The Executive Podcast

The leading business magazine in the Highlands, Islands and Moray since 1982. Hear exclusive interviews with local business owners, industry experts, and thought leaders. Each episode delves into the behind-the-scenes of successful enterprises, offering valuable insights, tips, and the unique perspectives that have fueled their longevity.

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Episodes

Innes & Mackay

Friday Jul 05, 2024

Friday Jul 05, 2024

Welcome to The Executive Podcast, the show where we talk to the individuals behind-the-scenes of successful businesses who will provide us with valuable insights, tips, and the unique perspectives which have fueled both their successes and challenges.
In this episode of the Executive Podcast, we welcome Laura from Innes & Mackay, a firm of solicitors and estate agents specialising in family, private, and property law. Laura shares her unique career path, which includes taking an alternative route to becoming a solicitor while balancing being a single mother.
We explore how the firm has adapted to modern challenges, and the importance of supporting local businesses. Laura highlights the firm's commitment to fostering local talent and the community in the Highlands, and discusses current issues and recruitment challenges. We also cover Innes & Mackay's 150 year history and their ethos of promoting local support and a positive work-life balance.
 
You can find out more about Innes & Mackay here:
https://innesmackay.com/
info@innesmackay.com 
 https://www.facebook.com/InnesandMackay/?locale=en_GB
https://www.linkedin.com/company/innes-&-mackay/?originalSubdomain=uk]
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-cormack-986a86103/
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An Audience With Ron Taylor

Friday Jun 07, 2024

Friday Jun 07, 2024

Welcome to The Executive Podcast, the show where we talk to the individuals behind-the-scenes of successful businesses who will provide us with valuable insights, tips, and the unique perspectives which have fueled both their successes and challenges.
In this special episode of The Executive Podcast  - we supported Parklands Carecast with their episode finale - An Audience with Ron Taylor, the Managing Director of Parklands Care Home. 
With Parklands operating for thirty years and establishing eleven care homes (during time of recording), the company offers a wide range of care needs to their residents across the Highlands and Moray.  
Throughout the interview, which features a recent guest of The Executive podcast Eleanor Bradford, Ron speaks about his passion, which stems from his own experience caring for his grandfather, which instigated Parklands core values and to deliver the highest standards in their tailored and individual care needs for residents.  
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You can find more information on Parkland Care Homes here:
https://www.parklandsgroup.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/parklands-cares/
https://www.instagram.com/parklands_cares
https://x.com/ParklandsCares 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_z8Jh0_2V5gmDqMDgyWSxw 
 
Listen to the Parkland Care Cast
 
https://open.spotify.com/show/0S5h7hiQsbG0IRHnib8ylX
 
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/parklands-carecast/id1707829267 
 
 
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Spey.

Friday May 03, 2024

Friday May 03, 2024

Welcome to The Executive Podcast, the show where we talk to the individuals behind-the-scenes of successful businesses who will provide us with valuable insights, tips, and the unique perspectives which have fueled both their successes and challenges.
In this episode of The Executive Podcast, we speak to Eleanor Bradford, the head of Corporate Communication at Spey. 
Spey is a PR and Marketing agency headquartered in Speyside with supporting offices in the historic port of Lieth. Spey provides consumer and corporate PR, social media and content services in Scotland beyond. 
Eleanor has had a varied career having worked as a journalist, spent a spell at the BBC before going on to PR.
 
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You can find more information on Spey here:
https://spey.scot/ 
https://uk.linkedin.com/company/wearespey
https://www.instagram.com/wearespey/?hl=en 
 https://twitter.com/WeAreSpey 
 
And find Eleanor here:
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-bradford-34285421
 
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More Than Motivation

Friday Apr 05, 2024

Friday Apr 05, 2024

Welcome to The Executive Podcast, the show where we talk to the individuals behind-the-scenes of successful businesses who will provide us with valuable insights, tips, and the unique perspectives which have fueled both their successes and challenges.
In this episode of The Executive Podcast, we speak to Fiona Mackintosh, the founder of More than Motivation. It provides high-quality leadership training, motivational development and coaching for individuals and businesses.
Based in Caithness, Fiona launched her business after working with a care team for her disabled son, where she was introduced to a tool called Motivational Maps. It helps people understand what not only motivates them, but those around them. She now helps other businesses and organisations to make sure they have the right team members in the right places.
We speak to Fiona about why its important to know what motivates people, how this can  help businesses and what its like to be a businesswoman, mother and also live on a busy farm.
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You can find more information on More Than Motivation here:
www.morethanmotivation.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/MoreThanMotivationLtd
 
And find Fiona here:
fiona@morethanmotivation.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-macintosh/
 
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Prickly Thistle

Friday Mar 01, 2024

Friday Mar 01, 2024

Welcome to The Executive Podcast, the show where we share the behind-the-scenes of successful enterprises, offering valuable insights, tips, and the unique perspectives in the north of Scotland. I’m Rachel Smart and my guest today is
Clare Campbell the founder of prickly Thistle. 
Clare changed lanes in life after a successful career in accountancy, she decided to launch prickly thistle which she describes as a bad ass bespoke tartan clothing brand with sustainability at the heart. She recently opened Rebel Row in Inverness to showcase all her designs and products in one place. She's an activist is social change and is about doing business with purpose - with prickly thistle being registered as a b-corp business - we speak to her about unplugging from social media, using her business to scale change rather than profit and how she’s been able to stick to her morals in an ever-growing business landscape. 
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The Executive Podcast

Monday Feb 26, 2024

Monday Feb 26, 2024

Welcome to The Executive Podcast, the show where we talk to the individuals behind-the-scenes of successful businesses who will provide us with valuable insights, tips, and the unique perspectives which have fueled both their successes and challenges. 
For nearly four decades, The Executive Magazine has been the go-to source for businesses across the Highlands, Islands and Moray. 
Join Rachel Smart, with the occasional appearance from Darrel Paterson as they take you on a journey through untold narratives that have shaped businesses in the north of Scotland.
Join us monthly and get ready to be captivated by tales of triumph, resilience, and innovation. The Executive Podcast is where business excellence is explored. Subscribe now and be part of our community where every episode is a journey waiting to unfold
 
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