Welcome to Never Mind the Buzzwords—the podcast that ditches jargon and delivers real talk on business transformation. Hosted by Helen McMillan and Will Pearce, this series is your no-nonsense guide to unlocking true business value through digital and technological innovation. In a world drowning in hype, how do you separate game-changing innovation from empty noise? Never Mind the Buzzwords cuts through the fluff, exploring the practical realities of digital transformation—helping businesse ...
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Beyond the Build: Leadership, Legacy, and the Future of Affordable Housing with David Wylie
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What's the secret to building a construction business where staff stay for 20+ years and trainees get real experience from day one? In this episode, Helen McMillan and Ricky Milliken sit down with David Wylie, Managing Director of CCG (Scotland) Ltd, to share the strategic thinking behind running a family construction business that prioritises lega…
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Breaking Barriers: How to Inspire the Next Generation of Construction Leaders with Lynsey Brydson & Hannah Lloyd
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Breaking Barriers: How to Inspire the Next Generation of Construction Leaders 🎙️ Hosts: Helen McMillan & Will Pearce 🎤 Guests: Lynsey Brydson & Hannah Lloyd of BEST (Built Environment Smarter Transformation) Episode Summary: How can we attract the next generation into the construction industry, especially young people, women, and underrepresented g…
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Watch Me Go: Building a Tech Business on Her Own Terms with Yvonne Lindsay
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Watch Me Go: Building a Tech Business on Her Own Terms with Yvonne Lindsay 🎙️ Hosts: Helen McMillan & Will Pearce 🎤 Guest: Yvonne Lindsay – Founder & Managing Director, Telecom Networks Episode Summary: What happens when a woman enters a room full of men and builds her own empire anyway? In this powerful episode, Helen and Will are joined by Yvonne…
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Building the Bus: Leadership, Team Dynamics & Getting the Right People in the Right Seats with James Turnbull
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Building the Bus: Leadership, Team Dynamics & Getting the Right People in the Right Seats 🎙️ Hosts: Helen McMillan & Will Pearce 🎤 Guest: James Turnbull – Chairman, Inverarity Morton & DAMM Environmental 🎧 Episode Summary: What does it take to build a truly high-performing team? In this episode, Helen and Will are joined by James Turnbull, who brin…
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From Submarines to Strategy: Navigating Leadership in Business with Ricky Milliken
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From Submarines to Strategy: How Exposure Builds Resilience in Business 🎙️ Hosts: Helen McMillan & Will Pearce 🎤 Guest: Ricky Milliken – Managing Director, Valorem First Episode Summary: What can life on a submarine teach us about leadership, teamwork, and digital transformation? In this episode, Helen and Will are joined by Ricky Milliken, who sha…
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Brains Work Differently – So Should Workplaces with Nuria Fraile-Diaz
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Brains Work Differently – So Should Workplaces with Nuria Fraile-Diaz 🎙️ Hosts: Helen McMillan & Ricky Milliken 🎤 Guest: Nuria Fraile-Diaz – Learning & Development Specialist at The Data Lab 🚀 Episode Summary: Workplaces are designed for the ‘average’ employee—but what if we built them to support all thinking styles? In this episode, Helen and Rick…
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From Waste to Worth: Identifying Value in Your Organisation with Mhairi Brown
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From Waste to Worth: Identifying Value in Your Organisation 🎙️ Hosts: Helen McMillan & Will Pearce 🎤 Guest: Mhairi Brown – Expert in Manufacturing & Engineering 🚀 Episode Summary: What does value really mean in business? It’s more than just numbers—it’s about people, processes, and purpose. In this episode, Helen and Will are joined by Mhairi Brown…
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