.team Talks!

Empowering Female Entrepreneurs: Insights from Nonie White

Join Nonie White to explore her research into The True Cost of Being a Female Entrepreneur, co-authored with Yvonne Biggins. She shares 6 actionable habits that build performance and wellbeing—from joy to mindfulness, and more

Power of Process: Unlocking Growth with Rachel Swann

With an impressive career spanning traditional industries to cutting-edge SaaS, Rachel Swann has mastered the art of troubleshooting, consultative sales, and commercial strategy. Her insights on process, decision-making, and value-driven success are a must-hear!

The Art of Mediation: Clarity, Connection, and Consistency with Nashay Lowe

What if conflict was an invitation—not a threat?
Dr. Lowe joins us on .team Talks! to share her approach to mediation, facilitation, and meaningful resolution. Learn how the “3 Cs” (Clarity, Connection, Consistency) guide her work and why conflict is often just the beginning of deeper transformation.

The Power of Diversity: Insights from Christina Sackeyfio of Boldly Inclusive

In this episode of .Team Talks, Christina Sackeyfio shares how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) drive success in business and leadership. She discusses her journey in social impact, how process evaluation enhances workplace inclusivity, and practical productivity techniques for better efficiency.

Balancing Success: Solicitor, Radio Presenter, and Business Owner Lekhika Chaudhary

In this episode of .team Talks!, Jane Hales chats with Lekhika Chaudhary—a solicitor, radio presenter, and tutoring business owner. Lekhika shares how she hosts a global show on Wizard Radio, weaves legal insights into youth discussions, and built a thriving tutoring business in West London. She reflects on balancing multiple roles, managing change, and growing with purpose—all driven by resilience and ambition.

PART 2: The YouTube Hustle: Insights, Inspiration, and Efficiency with Gavin Jones

In this episode of .team Talks!, Jane Hales and Gavin Jones discuss how technology and content creation can boost business efficiency. Gavin shares lessons from his journey as a creator and consultant, with tips on using tools like Microsoft Teams, Power Automate, and YouTube to streamline operations.

PART 1: The Process Puzzle: Decoding Efficiency in Business Operations with Gavin Jones

Gavin Jones shares his journey from accountant to transformation manager and entrepreneur, offering tips on boosting efficiency and reducing stress. He dives into process optimization, automation with Microsoft Power Automate, and fostering collaboration, showing how small workflow changes can drive major productivity gains.

Beyond the Lab: A Tale of Research, Resilience, and Renewal with Carol Raithatha

On .team Talks, Carol shares her journey from food science at UC Davis to sensory research, then into qualitative research and career coaching. She discusses empathy in client work, freelancing pros and cons, and how her science background supports her research. Carol also reflects on mentoring, highlighting listening and intentionality in career growth.

Inside Tech Research: From Market Research to Innovating Insights with Hanna Pásztor

 Inside Tech Research: From Market Research to Innovating InsightsOn .team Talks, Jane Hales chats with Hanna Pásztor of Snowplow about her shift from market to product research. They discuss research democratization, tools like Dovetail and Maze, and how tech drives better UX, efficiency, and internal consultancy in today’s evolving data landscape.

Building a Better Business : Ethics, Style, and Systems with Lian Mico of Human8

Jane Hales hosts .team Talks! with Lian Mico of Human8, known for her vibrant style, to explore her role as Delivery Development Director. Lian shares how she champions values, ethics, and collaboration while avoiding silos. She highlights key functions like learning, process improvement, and global accessibility. The chat also covers change management, user-centric design, and Lian’s unique path fueled by business studies and a passion for innovation.