We Need to Talk About...

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From LLP to PE - Leading HR Through Legal's Biggest Shift with Louise Rogerson

October 08, 2026

Louise Rogerson, CPO at law firm DWF, joins Felix to talk about what happens when a legal business goes from LLP to publicly traded to private equity backed - and what that means for the people function.Louise shares how she's transforming management capability in a profession that was never designed for it, why her team has seen an 80% year-on-year increase in grievances and a 100% increase in disciplinaries thanks to AI, and what she found when she tested one of the new AI legal platfor...

Know the Rules, Know When to Break Them with Stuart Price

October 01, 2026

Stuart Price, Chief People, Product & Transformation Officer at Zenith Vehicles, joins Louise to share what he learned from running both the people and technology functions - and why merging the two isn't as straightforward as the headlines suggest. Stuart also makes a compelling case for empowering leaders to make judgment calls rather than hiding behind policy, explains why inclusion shouldn't fall off the agenda just because the political mood has shifted, and shares how Zenith...

Big Corporate Toolkit, Family Business Heart with Steph Evans Hill

September 24, 2026

Steph Evans Hill, People Director at William Jackson Food Group, joins Felix to talk about what it's really like to leave the corporate machine and join a sixth generation family business. After nearly two decades at the likes of Nestlé and PPG, Steph shares what she gained from big corporate, what she had to shed, and why building a high performance culture and treating people well aren't mutually exclusive. They also get into the advantage of thinking in decades rather than quarters...

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How do I get in touch with We Need to Talk About...?

We Need to Talk About... is hosted by Felix Mitchell and Louise Fraser. Its publicly listed email is sophie.thompson@instant-impact.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for We Need to Talk About...?

The publicly listed email for We Need to Talk About...: sophie.thompson@instant-impact.com.

How many listeners does We Need to Talk About... have?

Podseeker estimates We Need to Talk About... reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for We Need to Talk About...?

We Need to Talk About... typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior HR, people and culture, talent, or AI and data leaders with direct experience implementing organizational change, scaling teams, managing workforce strategy, or adopting artificial intelligence in business. Common among recent guests: Leading HR or people functions in established or scaling organizations; Managing multi-market transformation, integration, or workforce initiatives; Developing practical artificial intelligence adoption strategies. Recent guests include Sophie Tolley, Janine Chamberlin, and Simon Russell.

How hard is it to get booked on We Need to Talk About...?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does We Need to Talk About... cover?

Recent episodes cover Human Resources, Artificial Intelligence, Talent, Workplace, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.