Helio presents: Now & Next in Public Affairs

Paul Smith, Royal College of Occupational Therapists

On this episode, we are joined by Paul Smith, Policy & Public Affairs Lead Wales at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. He and Jack discussed shifts in working practices (for better or worse), what makes Welsh politics different, and making statistical gaffes in front of political gaffers. If you'd like to get in touch, please reach out via heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/ [https://www.heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/]

Joseph Carter, Asthma & Lung UK

In this episode, we speak to Joseph Carter, Head of Devolved Nations at Asthma & Lung UK, about politician meetings mirroring speed dating, changing fortunes for parties ahead of May elections, and calling out road rage in unlikely settings. If you'd like to get in touch, please reach out via heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/ [https://www.heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/]

Devin Scobie, RIA

For this edition, we welcome Devin Scobie, a freelance public affairs consultant. He spoke to Jack about toxicity in Scottish politics, the impacts of this year's elections, and a questionable nomination for US President. If you'd like to get in touch, please reach out via heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/ [https://www.heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/]

Catriona Matheson, Linco

This time, Jack is joined by Catriona Matheson, Founding Partner of Linco, who discusses her journey from frontline politics to public affairs consulting, the impact of AI at different levels of politics, and how she really feels about Nicola Sturgeon. If you'd like to get in touch, please reach out via heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/ [https://www.heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/]

Vlad Olteanu, Loyens & Loeff

This episode, we are joined by Vlad Olteanu, Senior Counsel EU Law & Policy at Loyens & Loeff. He shares his thoughts on Brussels before the Bubble, the grey areas that drive public affairs, and plenary sessions with a petting zoo twist. If you'd like to get in touch, please reach out via heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/ [https://www.heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/].