Learning & Growth with Prof Prashant Pillai MBE

Beyond Borders: Supporting Moldova's Most Vulnerable Children

What can a charity convoy teach us about the power of community and making a difference? In this episode, Dan shares his experience supporting vulnerable children in Moldova through a charity aid convoy, helping to deliver vital resources and support the development of a hospital ward in Europe's poorest country.   Drawing on his previous aid missions to both Moldova and Ukraine, Dan reflects on the realities facing communities impacted by conflict and displacement, and why even the smallest contribution can have a meaningful impact.   This is an inspiring conversation about compassion, resilience and the difference ordinary people can make when they come together behind an important cause.

From Elite Sport to the Workplace: Rethinking Wellbeing

What can elite athletes teach the corporate world about performance, wellbeing and resilience? In this episode, Dave Horrocks, co-founder of PEAK4 and former performance specialist at top football clubs including Manchester United, shares how lessons from elite sport can transform the way we approach health at work. From managing fatigue and preventing burnout to building sustainable habits around nutrition, sleep and movement, Dave explains why the workplace often gets wellbeing wrong and what we can do differently. This is a practical, eye-opening conversation about moving from reactive support to proactive performance and why asking better questions might be the most powerful place to start.

Women in Water – Voices to Glasgow Ep 2

Women in Water – Voices to Glasgow In this episode, host Christina Savvas brings together an inspiring panel of voices from across the water sector - each with a unique journey, but all united by a shared purpose. Featuring: Anna Boyles, Client Service Director at Stantec Nicole McNab, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Southern Water Jo Parker, independent consultant with more than 50 years in the industry Gill Edwards, Senior Project Manager at Skewb Together, the panel explores what’s driving the sector forward ahead of the IWA World Water Congress in Glasgow -  from innovation and collaboration, to the importance of purpose in attracting and retaining talent. The conversation also shines a light on the huge amount of work that goes into maintaining clean and safe bathing waters - highlighting the complexity, responsibility and collective effort required across the industry to protect our rivers, seas and coastlines. With powerful reflections on careers, leadership, and the evolving role of women in water, the discussion covers everything from environmental challenges and public understanding to the importance of networks, flexibility and driving action across the sector. A candid, insightful conversation that highlights both the challenges and opportunities ahead and why events like Glasgow matter more than ever.

The Chit Chat: May Momentum

During the latest Chit Chat, Shashi reflected on the successful wrap of the FY27 business planning rollout - a significant milestone for the organisation and one that sets the tone for the year ahead. It was an opportunity to step back and recognise the collective effort behind the process, as well as the energy and curiosity that shaped the conversations throughout. Shashi also highlighted the upcoming particularly busy and high-profile period for Skewb. From the Gas Industry Awards to the build-up to Utility Week Live, alongside Nic’s outgoing presidency at IGEM and the exciting double WUN nominations, it’s been a month that reflects both the reach and impact of the business across the sector. On a more personal note, Shashi shared insights into life beyond work - from his ongoing fitness journey to navigating exam season in the Seshadri household. Looking ahead, the message was clear: momentum matters. As we move through May, the focus is on carrying forward the energy of the past month and translating plans into consistent, purposeful action - ensuring we continue to deliver, together.

Women in Water – Voices to Glasgow: Control Rooms, Collaboration and the People Powering Water

In this episode, we kick off a special podcast series looking ahead to the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2026, featuring women from across the water sector exploring what’s changing and what matters most. Hosted by Christina Savvas, and joined by Gill Edwards and Jasmin Kamal from Skewb, alongside Katrina Coulson from Yorkshire Water, the conversation dives into the realities of modern control rooms, operational decision‑making, and the growing role of digital transformation in managing risk, incidents and customer impact. The discussion goes beyond technology to centre on people: careers into water from unexpected places, the importance of diversity and inclusion, and why collaboration across organisations – and across borders – has never been more important. With an early look at the interactive Operations Challenge planned for Glasgow and led by Skewb, alongside reflections on why Congress 2026 is a once‑in‑a‑career moment for the sector, this episode sets the tone for a global conversation about purpose, resilience and the future of water.