Why Culture Matters: The Real Truth About Happy Workplaces

Why Culture Matters: The Real Truth About Happy Workplaces

In this episode of The Intuitive CEO Podcast, Gemma Price is joined by Kayleigh Lowe, Co-Founder of The Happy Workplace and Director of People and Culture at HubGem - one of the world’s happiest workplaces. Kayleigh shares what leaders often get wrong about happiness at work (hint: it’s not pay rises and perks), and explains why psychological safety is the foundation for performance, confidence, and team wellbeing. Drawing on her background as a registered social worker, Kayleigh brings a deeply human lens to leadership, including the powerful belief that behaviour is communication - in workplaces, just as much as in life. You’ll also learn how to balance empathy with accountability, what really happens to culture when a business is scaling or under pressure, and how leaders can translate values from “words on the wall” into real day-to-day behaviours. Gemma and Kayleigh also explore the PACE model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) and how it transforms communication, reduces defensiveness, and builds trust in teams - plus a quick-fire round on leadership myths, favourite resources, and intuitive nudges. If you’re a CEO, founder, leader, or culture champion who wants a workplace where people feel safe, seen, supported - and still stretched to grow - this one’s for you. Learn more about The Happy Workplace: thehappyworkplace.org.uk [http://thehappyworkplace.org.uk] Key topics: * Why money only motivates up to a point * What psychological safety looks and feels like * Behaviour as communication (and what leaders miss) * Empathy + accountability without the guilt * Culture under pressure: what gets revealed * The PACE model in leadership and client conversations * How to check culture beyond surveys

Turning Pain into Purpose: Building a Life and Business After Loss

In this deeply moving and empowering episode of The Intuitive CEO Podcast, I’m joined by Karen Sutton – the UK’s first widow coach, a Master Intuitive Psychology Coach, and one of the most inspiring women I know. After losing her husband Simon in 2016, Karen’s world was shattered. But through grief, she discovered purpose – transforming her pain into a powerful mission to help others heal, rebuild, and rediscover joy. Today, Karen runs a thriving global coaching business that supports widows and women navigating loss, helping them move from survival to fulfilment. Together we explore: * The journey of turning tragedy into purpose and meaning * How intuition guided Karen’s healing and entrepreneurial path * Building a values-driven business rooted in compassion and authenticity * The power of leadership born from vulnerability * Why purpose-led entrepreneurship can be a force for hope and change Karen’s story is one of extraordinary courage and humanity – a reminder that even in our darkest chapters, we can create light not just for ourselves, but for others too. ✨ Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, purpose, and the power of intuition.

Beyond Leading: Why Management Matters More Than Ever - with John Kelleher from SpotDev

A candid deep-dive into why great management - not just great leadership - will decide who wins in the age of AI. In this episode, Gemma sits down with John Kelleher, Founder & CEO of SpotDev, to unpack the tension between inspiring leadership and quality management. We explore how to build cultures that balance psychological safety with accountability, why AI multiplies the need for excellent managers, and where intuition still beats data alone. John shares hard-won lessons - coaching people to leave well, making bold focus bets (migrations/integrations/automations), and the counterintuitive truth that founders must stop doing it themselves to scale. You’ll learn: * The practical split between leadership and management * How to maintain culture and raise the bar on outcomes * Why AI expands scope but makes human management the bottleneck * When to follow your gut (and when to demand more signal) * A simple rule for founders: stop doing it yourself Guest: John Kelleher — CEO, SpotDev | spotdev.co.uk [http://spotdev.co.uk] | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kelleher-81133311/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kelleher-81133311/] Host: Gemma Price - Intuitive CEO, Purpose Panda Coaching, The Happy Workplace, HubGem intuitive.ceo [http://intuitive.ceo] purposepanda.co.uk [http://purposepanda.co.uk] thehappyworkplace.org.uk [http://thehappyworkplace.org.uk] hubgem.co.uk [http://hubgem.co.uk] If this helped you, follow the show and share it with a manager who needs to hear it. ⭐ #Leadership #Management #AI #CompanyCulture #RevOps #HubSpot #Intuition #Founders

Unlocking Ideas: Why Nothing Is Impossible with Nik from The Ideas Agency

In this episode of The Intuitive CEO Podcast, I’m joined by Nik, Founder of The Ideas Agency – a business dedicated to helping organisations unlock creativity and bring bold ideas to life. Nik’s career spans product design, marketing, innovation, and business – and he carries a powerful belief: nothing is impossible, and you are capable of far more than you know. Together we explore: * The early life lessons and family influences that shaped Nik’s mindset * Why his dad is his business hero and how a shipping story shaped his outlook * How innovation is less about proving yourself to the world – and more about proving yourself to yourself * The limiting beliefs that hold leaders back from releasing ideas (including a Tony Robbins story that changed his thinking) * Real-world innovation stories * Why so many ideas die due to fear or embarrassment – and how to overcome that * What The Ideas Agency does to help businesses move ideas forward and embrace creativity Nik’s message is clear: your ideas matter, and the world needs them. Don’t let fear stop you from sharing them.

Humans + AI: The Future of Leadership with Sarah McDevitt from HubSpot

In this very first episode of The Intuitive CEO Podcast, I sit down with Sarah McDevitt, Senior Director of Partner Strategy at HubSpot. Fresh from speaking at INBOUND – HubSpot’s global conference for business leaders and innovators – Sarah shares her unique perspective on the intersection of AI, relational intelligence, and emotional intelligence in business. Together we explore: * What leadership looks like in 2025 and beyond * Why purpose and human connection are the true drivers of motivation * The five signals of relational intelligence and why AI can’t replace them * How leaders can balance empathy with accountability in an AI-powered world * What really makes a workplace “happy” in today’s fast-changing environment Sarah’s insights are deeply practical and profoundly human. If you’re a leader wondering how to navigate the future of work while staying rooted in people-first values, this episode will leave you inspired and equipped. Learn more about HubSpot's AI-powered customer platform at ⁠ [https://hubspot.com/]https://hubspot.com/⁠ [https://hubspot.com/⁠] Learn more about how I help leaders through Intuitive Psychology Coaching, transforming company culture, and tech innovation at ⁠ [https://intuitive.ceo ]https://intuitive.ceo [https://intuitive.ceo]