Membership World Podcast

Membership expert Gordon Glenister meets industry leaders, to exchange tips and ideas to help you grow your membership organisation.

Membership World Podcast is a business podcast hosted by membershipworld, with 34 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #34

  Marcia Philbin on Leadership, Medicine, AI and Building a Global Membership

  Apr 26, 202621 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the Membership World Podcast, Gordon Glenister is joined by Marcia Philbin, Chief Executive of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine (FPM), for a fascinating conversation about leadership, professional membership, medical innovation and the future of trusted expertise.</p> <p>Marcia shares her unusual career journey from research chemist at the Ministry of Defence, where she worked on explosives, rocket propellants and forensics, to becoming a senior leader in the membership sector. She explains how transferable skills, strong leadership and a clear vision helped her move rapidly into chief executive roles.</p> <p>The discussion explores the...

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  Episode #33

  Membership, Advocacy and the Future of Home Care with Jon Stone, Director of Corporate Services, Homecare Association

  Apr 22, 202626 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the Membership World Podcast, Gordon Glenister speaks with Jon Stone, Director of Corporate Services at the Home Care Association, about the vital role the organisation plays in supporting home care providers across the UK.</p> <p>Jon explains how the Home Care Association helps more than 2,000 members with advice, guidance, events, training, regulatory support and specialist expertise. He shares his personal journey into the sector and why quality home care is an issue that affects all of us, both professionally and personally.</p> <p>The conversation explores the biggest pressures facing home care providers today...

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  Episode #32

  Tony Ryan - The Design & Technology Association

  Mar 5, 202618 minS0

  <p>Gordon Glenister is joined by Tony Ryan, CEO of the Design and Technology Association (DATA), to explore how he has rebuilt and re-energised a membership body by focusing relentlessly on member need and mission. <br> <br> Ryan shares an unconventional career journey—from leaving school at 16 to becoming a car mechanic, then entering teaching and ultimately leading two London comprehensives as a headteacher. Eight years ago, he moved into the association world to champion the subject that first drew him into education.</p> <p>Ryan explains the wider context: design and technology (D&T) evolved from “woodwork” into a design...

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  Episode #31

  Member Advocacy and the Importance of Associations Leveraging their Members

  Jan 8, 202617 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the Membership World podcast, Gordon Glenister speaks with Caroline Larissey, CEO of the National Hair & Beauty Federation, the UK’s largest organisation representing the hairdressing and beauty sector, with a proud history spanning almost 87 years.</p> <p><br> Caroline reflects on the NHBF’s pivotal role during the pandemic, including its place on the Government taskforce, helping salons reopen safely while securing vital support for businesses. She highlights how the sector’s return was about far more than haircuts and treatments – salons are social hubs and a cornerstone of many high streets.</p> <p><br> The conv...

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  Episode #30

  “Membership is about making sure every voice is heard, from small brewers to national pub chains.” CEO of The BBPA Emma McClarkin

  Sep 5, 202520 minS0

  <p >In this episode, Gordon Glenister is joined by Emma McClarkin, CEO of the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). Emma shares insights into the beer and pub industry, the role pubs play as community hubs, and the importance of strong membership engagement in shaping the sector’s future.</p> <p >With over 100 members representing 90% of the UK’s beer production and half of the country’s pubs, Emma explains how the BBPA champions its members, influences policy, and supports one of Britain’s most loved industries.</p> What You’ll Learn in This Episode The scale and influence of the beer an...

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