The Culture Builders

A mix of interviews, advice, articles and stories that look at how we create high performing teams and strong cultures within our organisations

The Culture Builders is a business podcast hosted by TheCultureBuilders, with 95 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.

TheCultureBuilders hosts The Culture Builders, a business show with 95 episodes published.

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  Episode #114

  The Culture Builders - Lessons from 30 Years Coaching Practice

  Aug 4, 20261h 16m

  In this episode, host Owen Cook, Head of Programmes at The Culture Builders, sits down with inspirational former Chico State head men's basketball coach and motivational speaker, Greg Clink. Drawing on 30 years of collegiate coaching experience, he unpacks what it takes to build championship cultures. He and Owen explore how these high-performance principles translate directly into workplace culture and organisational leadership and they dive into the secrets of effective team building, from vetting for the “right character and team fit” over pure basketball skills, to driving the stubborn, relentless consistency required to establish a truly high-performing culture. Greg also reveals how leaders can navigate tough conversations by "confronting the snowball" early, foster player-led accountability, and help every team member buy into and relish their specific role. Tune in for an energising conversation packed with practical insights on character, connection, and community to help you elevate your team's performance.

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  Episode #113

  The Culture Builders - The Mix Tape: What Makes a High Performance Culture

  Jul 8, 202623 min

  Following on from our recent podcasts looking at our work with ASOS - supporting them to build and sustain a High Performance Culture - we thought it high time to explore the concept more. We talk a great deal about the HPC, which gives a fundamental plan for the creation of an effective culture… But what is it? Our Head of Programmes, Owen Cook, explored the concept with Chris Preston, Co-Founder of The Culture Builders. Putting these two together is always a sure fire way to create a roving and rich discussion. Both are natural storytellers, and they leverage this skill fully on this podcast. Examples, stories and metaphors are littered throughout. Fundamentally, the conversation hinges around two key components (the spools of a cassette tape, to use their language) - the Pillars of Culture, and the High Performance Culture structure. Together they outline how we think about cultures and what should be built within them to create lasting success. You may want a pen and paper ready for this one!

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  Episode #112

  The Culture Builders - Building a High Performance Culture in ASOS

  Jun 12, 202640 min

  What does it take to navigate the balance between people and performance in a fast-moving, high-pressure digital fashion giant? In our latest podcast episode, Emma Boswell, Senior Consultant at The Culture Builders, and Ras Vaghjiani, Executive Vice President of People Experience at ASOS, explore what a true high performance culture looks like when it is built from the bottom up. They share the insights from their work on balancing people and performance to drive transformation whilst ensuring people thrive at work. Reflecting on the path to the C-suite, Ras shares the pivotal moments that taught her that leadership isn't about being the ultimate expert, but about removing roadblocks and holding the space for others to grow. Ras and Emma dive into developing the practical toolkit ASOS uses to raise the bar, from aligning teams through OKRs to the power of a shared ‘leadership compass’. Ras also opens up about navigating today's biggest workplace disruptions, including how she is building a brand-new enablement team to get thousands of employees ‘AI-ready’ for the future. Whether you are looking to tackle a fear of feedback within your team or wanting top tips on how to model culture of continuous learning from the very top, listen in to find out why a truly thriving culture is a marathon, not a sprint.

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  Episode #111

  The Culture Builders - Keeping Culture Thriving in an Automated World

  May 11, 202612 min

  Written and read by Chris Preston, this podcast shares a recent article from The Culture Builders that looks at one of the biggest leadership questions facing organisations today: how do we embrace AI and automation without stripping away the human connections that make culture thrive? Drawing on real examples from leadership sessions and client conversations, Chris examines the hidden cultural costs of automation, including the loss of interaction, authenticity, creativity through mistakes, and the ability to problem solve when systems become black boxes. Rather than positioning AI as a threat, the podcast argues that it is an extraordinary opportunity. AI is already transforming the speed, complexity, and quality of work, and the organisations that succeed will be the ones that redesign themselves around it intelligently. But the warning is clear: if leaders simply automate processes without intentionally rebuilding human connection, organisations risk becoming efficient but emotionally hollow places to work. At its core, this is a leadership conversation. The future will belong to organisations that use the time and space created by AI to deepen relationships, strengthen culture, and increase meaningful human interaction. Chris explores why people managers now play a critical role in protecting humanity within increasingly automated workplaces, and why the decisions leaders make today will shape whether AI accelerates culture or slowly erodes it.

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  Episode #110

  The Culture Builders - The Power of Nutrition to Fuel High Performance During the Menopause

  May 1, 202623 min

  What happens to our professional performance when our biology begins to shift? In this episode, Emma Boswell, Senior Consultant at The Culture Builders, sits down with Jacqui Mayes, a Nutritional Therapist with more than 15 years of experience, to unpack the often-ignored link between menopause and work. Jacqui dives deep into the physiological shifts of perimenopause, from the "brain energy" dip caused by fluctuating oestrogen to the cognitive toll of brain fog and fatigue. Building on standard medical advice, this conversation focuses on "feeding your next phase". Jacqui offers practical, accessible strategies to reclaim clarity and energy, exploring how the power of phytoestrogens, "eating the rainbow" for gut health, and managing the stress-symptom cycle can transform your wellbeing. This episode is essential listening for any leader looking to navigate hormonal changes with intention, compassion, and sustained performance.

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