Walking the Talk Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/walking-the-talk Walking the Talk is the leadership podcast from Call of the Wild, that steps outside the boardroom and into the real world. Hosted by Robert Lloyd Griffiths OBE, in the heart of the Bannau Brycheiniog, each episode features a walk-and-talk with a leader who’s not just talking about leadership—but living it. From career-defining challenges to personal reflections, this is where leaders open up, in motion and in nature. © Call of the Wild 2025 a5f29fa5-30cc-5e7b-b641-5fc7c5d9b508 yes en Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:14:21 +0000 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:15:19 +0000 https://www.callofthewild.co.uk https://img.transistor.fm/SFrgAHPzVOB9dt5j3Xfj9WZR7FmSG-c7tnl7hxPyypI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mNTBk/ZDZkNDA0MTg4Y2I2/ZjkzNDU2ODA0OTM3/Y2JiMC5wbmc.jpg Walking the Talk https://www.callofthewild.co.uk episodic Call of the Wild Walking the Talk is the leadership podcast from Call of the Wild, that steps outside the boardroom and into the real world. Hosted by Robert Lloyd Griffiths OBE, in the heart of the Bannau Brycheiniog, each episode features a walk-and-talk with a leader who’s not just talking about leadership—but living it. From career-defining challenges to personal reflections, this is where leaders open up, in motion and in nature. Walking the Talk is the leadership podcast from Call of the Wild, that steps outside the boardroom and into the real world. Call of the Wild info@callofthewild.co.uk No No Connecting People and Possibilities: The Power of Collaboration 4 4 Connecting People and Possibilities: The Power of Collaboration full 4c46a493-bbe8-400d-96a3-481788dfb09f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ab80bc7 In this episode of Walking the Talk, Robert Lloyd Griffiths OBE takes a stroll through the Bannau Brycheiniog with Dan Langford OBE - Managing Director of The Skills Centre and Co-founder of Wales Week London.

 

Together they explore Dan’s remarkable career journey; from his early days in marketing to becoming one of the driving forces in promoting Welsh business on the global stage. Along the way, Dan shares reflections on leadership, collaboration, and why being “in the room” matters more than ever.

 

From the origins of Wales Week to the importance of brand Wales, this is an inspiring conversation about connection, creativity and the value of doing things together.

]]> In this episode of Walking the Talk, Robert Lloyd Griffiths OBE takes a stroll through the Bannau Brycheiniog with Dan Langford OBE - Managing Director of The Skills Centre and Co-founder of Wales Week London.

 

Together they explore Dan’s remarkable career journey; from his early days in marketing to becoming one of the driving forces in promoting Welsh business on the global stage. Along the way, Dan shares reflections on leadership, collaboration, and why being “in the room” matters more than ever.

 

From the origins of Wales Week to the importance of brand Wales, this is an inspiring conversation about connection, creativity and the value of doing things together.

]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:14:11 +0000 Call of the Wild Call of the Wild 3684 In this episode of Walking the Talk, Robert Lloyd Griffiths OBE takes a stroll through the Bannau Brycheiniog with Dan Langford OBE - Managing Director of The Skills Centre and Co-founder of Wales Week London.

 

Together they explore Dan’s remarkable career journey; from his early days in marketing to becoming one of the driving forces in promoting Welsh business on the global stage. Along the way, Dan shares reflections on leadership, collaboration, and why being “in the room” matters more than ever.

 

From the origins of Wales Week to the importance of brand Wales, this is an inspiring conversation about connection, creativity and the value of doing things together.

]]> No What Makes a Good Leader? 3 3 What Makes a Good Leader? full bcbed7a7-19b6-4b66-bba1-92f686f1e530 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f8be8cb In this episode, Call of the Wild's Head of Professional Practice, Dr Barrie Kennard, reflects on his journey from training for the Merchant Navy as a young man to becoming a passionate advocate for effective leadership. He shares how his early career struggles with poor management at BT inspired him to lead differently - with empathy, honesty, and humility.

The conversation explores why Barrie believes leadership is too often overcomplicated, and how he makes complex ideas relatable and practical. Key themes include emotional intelligence, communication, mentoring, and the power of admitting when you’re wrong.

Barrie’s down-to-earth approach and belief in the strength of “ordinariness” have shaped leaders across the UK and beyond. Join us to hear how his positivity and genuine outlook continue to inspire the next generation of leaders.

]]> In this episode, Call of the Wild's Head of Professional Practice, Dr Barrie Kennard, reflects on his journey from training for the Merchant Navy as a young man to becoming a passionate advocate for effective leadership. He shares how his early career struggles with poor management at BT inspired him to lead differently - with empathy, honesty, and humility.

The conversation explores why Barrie believes leadership is too often overcomplicated, and how he makes complex ideas relatable and practical. Key themes include emotional intelligence, communication, mentoring, and the power of admitting when you’re wrong.

Barrie’s down-to-earth approach and belief in the strength of “ordinariness” have shaped leaders across the UK and beyond. Join us to hear how his positivity and genuine outlook continue to inspire the next generation of leaders.

]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:28:05 +0100 Call of the Wild Call of the Wild 2949 In this episode, Call of the Wild's Head of Professional Practice, Dr Barrie Kennard, reflects on his journey from training for the Merchant Navy as a young man to becoming a passionate advocate for effective leadership. He shares how his early career struggles with poor management at BT inspired him to lead differently - with empathy, honesty, and humility.

The conversation explores why Barrie believes leadership is too often overcomplicated, and how he makes complex ideas relatable and practical. Key themes include emotional intelligence, communication, mentoring, and the power of admitting when you’re wrong.

Barrie’s down-to-earth approach and belief in the strength of “ordinariness” have shaped leaders across the UK and beyond. Join us to hear how his positivity and genuine outlook continue to inspire the next generation of leaders.

]]> No In Service of People and Place 2 2 In Service of People and Place full 635b5106-0d8e-49d1-8969-e9868f5c51f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6eb803b In this episode of Walking the Talk, we take a walk with Ben Cottam, Head of Wales at the Federation of Small Businesses, as he reflects on nearly a decade of championing small businesses and looks ahead to his next chapter at the Canal & River Trust.

From political roots to purpose-led leadership, Ben shares how staying true to values, listening closely, and putting people first has shaped every step of his career.

]]> In this episode of Walking the Talk, we take a walk with Ben Cottam, Head of Wales at the Federation of Small Businesses, as he reflects on nearly a decade of championing small businesses and looks ahead to his next chapter at the Canal & River Trust.

From political roots to purpose-led leadership, Ben shares how staying true to values, listening closely, and putting people first has shaped every step of his career.

]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:30:29 +0100 Call of the Wild Call of the Wild 3690 In this episode of Walking the Talk, we take a walk with Ben Cottam, Head of Wales at the Federation of Small Businesses, as he reflects on nearly a decade of championing small businesses and looks ahead to his next chapter at the Canal & River Trust.

From political roots to purpose-led leadership, Ben shares how staying true to values, listening closely, and putting people first has shaped every step of his career.

]]> No Breaking Barriers, Building Futures 1 1 Breaking Barriers, Building Futures full fb701559-01e3-4d3e-bc65-696a73ab6a5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa34b9f4 In this powerful first episode of Walking the Talk, host Robert Lloyd Griffiths OBE takes a walk up the Cribarth in South Wales with Sharon James-Evans, Principal of Cardiff and Vale College. From her school days in Merthyr Tydfil to leading one of the UK’s largest FE colleges, Sharon shares the stories, people, and purpose that have shaped her remarkable journey. It’s a conversation full of grit, passion, and the unshakable belief that education can transform lives — especially for those who need it most.

]]> In this powerful first episode of Walking the Talk, host Robert Lloyd Griffiths OBE takes a walk up the Cribarth in South Wales with Sharon James-Evans, Principal of Cardiff and Vale College. From her school days in Merthyr Tydfil to leading one of the UK’s largest FE colleges, Sharon shares the stories, people, and purpose that have shaped her remarkable journey. It’s a conversation full of grit, passion, and the unshakable belief that education can transform lives — especially for those who need it most.

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 10:32:35 +0100 Call of the Wild Call of the Wild 2644 In this powerful first episode of Walking the Talk, host Robert Lloyd Griffiths OBE takes a walk up the Cribarth in South Wales with Sharon James-Evans, Principal of Cardiff and Vale College. From her school days in Merthyr Tydfil to leading one of the UK’s largest FE colleges, Sharon shares the stories, people, and purpose that have shaped her remarkable journey. It’s a conversation full of grit, passion, and the unshakable belief that education can transform lives — especially for those who need it most.

]]> No