Reflecting on Season 3 of POINT3’s Walk The Talk Podcast Series
As we prepare to launch the next series of Walk The Talk this September, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the voices, stories and insights that made the last season so meaningful.
This series featured senior leaders and wellbeing champions who are navigating the complexities of hybrid work, cultural change, and leadership with heart. Together, we explored what it really means to walk the talk when it comes to wellbeing, leadership and purpose in today’s complex and uncertain world.
From shifting cultures to designing inclusive systems, here are some of the standout soundbites and takeaways from our guests – these are as relevant today as when the conversations were recorded.
Oliver’s story of training Mental Health First Aiders across continents showed what it looks like to embed wellbeing into the fabric of a global business. His message: peer support can be transformative.
“We spent 18 months training a cohort of 15 Mental Health First Aiders across seven Arthur D. Little countries – bringing together a globe‑spanning community that meets monthly, shares anonymised conversations, and supports one another through real challenges.”
You can read more about our work with ADL here. And the work doesn’t stop there, we’re about to start training another cohort representing many of their countries across the world.
Nick reflects on how remote working has brought a new kind of intimacy to the workplace. By putting empathy and support at the heart of Cadence’s culture – with peer networks and “anchor days” – they redefined what community means at work.
Culture is the business challenge that Nick feels is most pressing right now. Particularly, the importance of social connection and the value of being together in person at work to support the mental health of all of us better. … Nick reminds us: ‘We are human beings, not human doings.’
Sarah challenges stigma and silence around menopause, advocating for awareness, education, and open dialogue. Her message was clear: workplaces that embrace this conversation enable all employees to feel seen and supported.
“With women over 50 now representing the fastest growing demographic in the UK workplace, increasing numbers of employees will experience menopausal symptoms during their careers. This is a chance to normalise the conversation – so those going through it feel less lonely, more supported and understood.”
“I built my business on the foundations of wellbeing – because I burned out in one that didn’t.”
Julia shares her journey from burnout to building a values-led business that supports others to thrive. Her focus on inclusive working environments – especially for women – underscored the need for preventative strategies, not just reactive ones.
Julia was our first ever client when we founded POINT3 back in 2018. You can read a case study on our work with Julia here.
“Change is the biggest disruptor we’re seeing right now… we aim to create an environment where people want to come into the office.”
John reminds us that leadership in a hybrid world is about more than flexibility – it’s about intentionally designing moments of connection. His team’s rituals, like “Talkie Tuesday” and in-person “Connection Days,” are a blueprint for building psychological safety and trust.
Change is still (and perhaps always will be) the biggest challenge our clients and their people are grappling with in today’s workplace – as seen in our latest leadership survey.
“Grief is personal, but we don’t have to go through it alone.”
Gemma offers compassionate insights into how we can better support people experiencing loss. Her call to leaders: show up with empathy, make space for grief, and don’t underestimate the power of presence.
In one of our original episodes of Walk The Talk we spoke to Gemma about Psychological Safety – what it is and why it’s so important in today’s workplace.
“Role-modelling isn’t optional – it’s leadership.”
Julian’s reflections on purpose, resilience and the importance of walking your own wellbeing talk offered a powerful reminder that human leadership starts with self-awareness and authenticity.
“People stay when they feel aligned. Culture is the glue.”
Luke speaks honestly about his own experience with burnout, and how building a B Corp culture – one rooted in purpose and wellbeing – has helped his team stay connected, committed and energised.
Each conversation above reinforces a simple truth: wellbeing is not a nice to have. It’s the bedrock of effective leadership, performance, and culture.
Walking the Talk in 2025
As we prepare to launch the new season of Walk The Talk, we carry forward the lessons from these incredible leaders – each one showing us what it really means to lead with heart, live with purpose, and create cultures where people can be their whole selves – and importantly, can thrive.
🎙️ Nicky and Sarah recorded a special warm-up issue for the new series, which you can watch here.
Stay tuned for more inspiring stories, practical insights, and courageous conversations from leaders who are choosing to walk the talk – every day.
And if you’d like to feature on our Walk The Talk podcast, or know someone who would… please say hello here.
