Helio presents: Now & Next in Public Affairs

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/.

This week we welcome Max Sugarman, Chief Executive of Intelligent Transport Systems UK, to discuss upskilling from public affairs to business leadership, controversial takes on the coalition, and unappetising surprises in meetings with MPs.If you'd like to get in touch, please reach out via heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/.

 This episode we welcome Damien Zachlod, Managing Director at EnBW Generation UK, to discuss moving from commercial to public affairs roles, entry level jobs in a world of AI, and the age old conflict of Hacker vs Humphrey.If you'd like to get in touch, please reach out via heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/.

This episode, we are joined by Chris Sherwood, Chief Executive at NSPCC. Chris brought the perspective of business leaders in public affairs, as we delved into the relationship between functions, people power, top 40 hits vs Prime Ministers and unexpected beach finds at party conference.If you'd like to get in touch, please reach out via heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/.

This episode, we are joined by 2 guests from RWE: David Hickling, Head of UK Public Affairs, and Alice Barrs, Head of Corporate Affairs UK. They discussed how the two roles work together, trust vs truth, and an unusual collection of memorabilia.If you'd like to get in touch, please reach out via heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/.

Our guest this episode is David Boot, Director Public Affairs at Road Haulage Association and Chair of CIPR Public Affairs Group. David joins us to discuss the education-public affairs pipeline, how AI is changing organisational structures and his nominations for future nominations.If you'd like to get in touch, please reach out via heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/.