Welcome to the Finding Your EPIC® podcast.

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Emma Barrett, Global Strategic Marketing Director, Innovation at Solenis.

Emma explores how bringing calm into leadership can influence not just how teams perform, but how they feel at work. She shares how creating the right environment enables people to speak up, challenge ideas and contribute more openly.

She also reflects on the impact leaders have on energy within a team and why being deliberate in how you show up - especially in difficult moments - can make a meaningful difference. With a focus on clarity, empathy and measured responses, Emma highlights how calm leadership helps teams stay aligned and move forward together.

The conversation closes with the importance of creating space in the moment, and how this enables a more considered and effective response.

To get in touch with Emma, find her here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-barrett-6691b926/

Welcome to the Finding Your EPIC® podcast.

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Dr Colin Williams, Customer Field CISO at Computacenter.

Colin shares how his early experiences shaped a strong sense of self and accountability, and how this continues to influence the way he leads today. He explores the importance of resilience, self-awareness and learning to embrace who you are, rather than trying to fit into predefined expectations.

He also reflects on the role of intention in leadership, from how we show up in conversations to how we create value for others. With a strong belief in win-win thinking and continuous development, Colin highlights the importance of investing in yourself in order to bring the best version of you to those around you.

The episode closes with a powerful reflection on intention and self-respect, and why showing up as yourself is key to creating impact for both you and those around you.

To get in touch with Colin, find him here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-colin-williams-aa2a95/

Welcome to the Finding Your EPIC® podcast.

In this episode, host Jacqueline Frost talks to Ryan Davies, Business Development Manager at NatWest.

Ryan shares how a change in environment shifted his experience from surviving to thriving. He explores the role of psychological safety, the impact of agile ways of working, and why trust and flexibility are critical to high-performing teams.

He also reflects on his work in allyship, his experience taking partner leave, and the broader lessons this brought to his understanding of inclusion and leadership.

Ryan introduces a powerful analogy about value and environment, reminding us that sometimes it’s not about changing who you are, but where you are.

The episode closes with a powerful reflection on value and environment, and why sometimes the biggest shift comes not from changing who you are, but where you are.

To get in touch with Ryan, find him here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryandavieskent/