As Raising the Glass continues its journey into theheart of leadership and community, this episode explores what it means to lead with authenticity, balance, and courage.

Host Rom sits down with Alice Bufton-Thorneycroft,director at Harvey Thorneycroft Ltd, to reflect on the power of connection in leadership. From the Brilliant Minds programme to the role of wellness and mentorship, Alice shares stories and tips on dealing with a fixed mindset, thedifference between danger and fear and learning from those who walked before you.

They also explore how feedback, even when it’s uncomfortable, can be the greatest gift for personal, professional growth and how there’s never just one “right answer”, there can be many.

This is an episode is a reminder that careers, like life,are best lived holistically.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The lessons mentors can leave that last a lifetime
• Practical tips on how to overcome a fixed mindset
• Dealing with fear, from the perspective of a bomb disposal expert
• Owing your own development – and how important that is
• Why challenging your own narrative opens the door to growth

Whether you’re inside the drinks world or someone simplycurious about how to grow with purpose, this episode is a celebration of authenticity, courage, and raising a glass to leadership done differently.

LINKS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-bufton-thorneycroft-86872223/

https://raisingtheglass.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-oliver-mooney-65730614/

Podcast production by https://www.gingerwizard.co.uk/

Time for another short, in our accompanying series TheTipple! Rom sits down with Greg Morley, HR Thought Leader and Author of BOND: Belonging and the Keys to Inclusion and Connection.

They explore the threads that hold us together,even when those threads are strained and perhaps at odds with our own beliefs.

From navigating career challenges to the power ofreflection, Greg shares stories and insights on how being present and intentional in our relationships can change not just our own paths, but those around us.

They also talk about the importance of diversity inorganisations, why failures are vital for growth, and how leadership is less about managing and more about developing people. At its heart, this episode isa reminder that our greatest legacy lies in the lives we touch.

Here’s what you’ll take away:
• Why being present helps us appreciate our true impact
• How conversations can bridge gaps and foster understanding
• Why failure is an essential ingredient for growth
• How leadership should be focused on developing others
• How every individual has the power to change someone’s world

First time with Raising the Glass? Be sure to join thecommunity on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560504959132

LINKS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregcmorley/
https://raisingtheglass.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-oliver-mooney-65730614/

Podcast production by https://www.gingerwizard.co.uk/

Welcome back to Raising the Glass, in this episode weexplore how sport can transform lives far beyond the playing field, and how Co-creation with people with disabilities leads to better, more effective solutions, maybe even for society as a whole.

Host Rom sits down with Laura Baxter, MBE, CEO ofSpecial Olympics GB, for a very powerful conversation about the role of sport in breaking barriers, celebrating ability, and building communities where everyone belongs.

Laura shares her personal journey and the incredible workbeing done at Special Olympics GB; from grassroots opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities, to high-impact partnerships like Meals That Matter with Coca-Cola and Co-op.

Together, they unpack why co-creation matters, how hiddendisabilities often go unrecognised, and why mentorship and family support play such a vital role in personal and professional growth.

This episode is a reminder that inclusion isn’t a box totick, it’s a practice, a mindset, and a commitment to creating space foreveryone.

Together, we discover;

• Inclusion is an action, not just a value.• Partnerships like Meals That Matter raise both awareness and vital funds.
• Activism can be draining. Recharging and sharing the load is essential.
• The focus should always be on ability, not disability.
• Creating space for everyone strengthens society as a whole.

LINKS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-baxter-mbe-91393198/

https://shop.coop.co.uk/welcome?destination=%2Fmealsthatmatter

https://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/

https://raisingtheglass.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-oliver-mooney-65730614/

Podcast production by https://www.gingerwizard.co.uk/