The world of work is changing rapidly, and leaders have to understand not only how it’s changing but how to adapt to accommodate this transformation. In this episode of Just Curious..., hosts Nicky Regazzoni and George Blizzard are joined by Isabel Berwick, one of the UK’s leading voices on work, leadership and the future of the workplace.

Drawing on years of interviews with global business leaders and her book The Future-Proof Career, she explores the leadership traits that matter most today, from authenticity and self-awareness to the importance of carrying authority lightly in increasingly transparent organisations.

A major focus of the conversation is AI and its messy, uneven adoption across industries. Isabel argues that while investment is surging, many organisations lack clarity on use cases, training and ethics. She urges leaders to experiment without panic, to actively use AI themselves, and to prioritise trust as technology reshapes roles, hiring and performance management.

The discussion also tackles some of the most sensitive workplace issues of the moment: the rollback and reframing of DEI initiatives, the rise of “fairness” as a unifying principle, ongoing challenges around social mobility, gender parity and ageism, and the persistent barriers facing female entrepreneurs seeking investment.

This episode is a must-listen for any leader wishing to tackle the changing workplace positively and without fear.

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Angeline Murimirwa grew up as a subsistence farmer’s daughter in rural Zimbabwe to become a TIME 100 honouree and Africa Education Medal winner. She is now Chief Executive Officer of CAMFED, a pan-African movement supporting girls to go to school and become influential leaders and changemakers, and one of the world’s leading voices on girls’ education and social justice.

In this episode of Just Curious…, Angeline shares her own deeply personal story that sits at the heart of CAMFED’s mission with hosts Nicky Regazzoni and George Blizzard. She reflects on the moment her schooling was almost cut short due to poverty, and how being selected for CAMFED support transformed her life.

But she is clear that education alone is not enough. Drawing on lived experience, she explains why lasting change requires holistic support, from meeting basic material needs, to supporting transitions into livelihoods and leadership, and ultimately transforming education systems themselves.

The conversation explores CAMFED’s unique model and examines leadership, partnership and reputation through a communications lens, highlighting the power of humility and collective action. Above all, Angeline offers a compelling vision for the future; one where educating the most marginalised girls reshapes communities, economies and entire nations.

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In this episode of 'Just Curious...' from The PR Network, we unpack the findings of ‘People, Pressure and Purpose’, a new report exploring the realities of international public relations.

Hosts Nicky Regazzoni and George Blizzard sit down with communications advisor and researcher Stephen Waddington and Matt Stewart, Vice President of Communications at Sysco Corporation. The discussion dives into critical issues such as burnout, blurred work-life boundaries and the need for leadership that models resilience.

Stephen shares how the role of global comms leaders has evolved beyond media relations into a strategic management function, while Matt offers an in-house perspective on balancing central strategy with local flexibility across global teams.

As well as stressing the importance of trust, judgement and cultural awareness, and the growing significance of comms in risk mitigation, stakeholder trust and business alignment, both guests look ahead at the skills tomorrow’s comms professionals will need: commercial acumen, critical thinking, ethical decision-making and the ability to use AI wisely.

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