Change Unfiltered

S1 Ep4: Ethical Innovation & Evolving Careers – Magalie Heraud on Leading with Optimism in Tech and Beyond

"Life is like a bicycle, to keep your balance you need to keep moving forward."
 
In this episode of Change Unfiltered, I sit down with Magalie Heraud — a global leader in tech, sustainability, and innovation — to talk about the power of optimism, ethical leadership, and evolving with purpose.
 
With a career that spans the UK, France, Germany, and Switzerland, Magalie brings a fresh perspective on how to navigate growth without losing your values. From driving responsible AI initiatives to coaching startups, her work is grounded in both future-thinking and human connection.
 
In this conversation, we explore:
Navigating career change through learning, optimism, and action
What ethical innovation looks like in fast-moving industries
The role of community and connection in professional evolution
How to stay grounded while balancing ambition and wellbeing
 
This is a thoughtful, future-facing conversation about how we build meaningful careers in a rapidly changing world.
 
* This episode was recorded when Change Unfiltered was still taking shape. It leans more into the themes of ethical innovation and purpose-led leadership, but Magalie’s journey speaks to the deeper question so many of us ask mid-career:
 
How do I stay aligned, inspired, and growing in a changing world?

S1 Ep3: Health as a Leadership Strategy – Rachel Davies on Nutrition, Stress and Sustainable Success

“Change is evolution... a deeper understanding and connection to who I am."
– Rachel Davies
 
In this episode of Change Unfiltered, I speak with Rachel Davies, a health coach and wellbeing strategist who works with high-performing professionals to manage stress, improve energy, and integrate wellness into busy lives.
 
After navigating her own health challenges, Rachel discovered a deep connection between physical wellbeing and professional sustainability. Her work focuses on helping leaders prioritise health not as an afterthought, but as a foundation for long-term success.
 
In this conversation, we explore:
Why health is a strategic lever for leadership and career longevity
The link between stress, productivity, and identity
Practical ways to bring wellness into a demanding professional life
How career change can be a gateway to redefining what vitality means
 
Whether you're at a crossroads or rethinking how you want to show up in the world, this episode offers grounded insights for sustaining your energy and impact.

S1 Ep2: Power, Empathy & the Politics of Leadership – Claire Scull on Showing Up with Heart

“It’s okay to be vulnerable… actually, that’s where greater relationships and trust can be garnered.”– Claire Scull
 
In this episode of Change Unfiltered, host Angela Scott speaks with Claire Scull, a seasoned leader whose 25-year career spans software, telecommunications and life sciences. From start-up teams to senior roles in global organisations, Claire’s leadership journey is shaped by empathy, resilience, and a deep commitment to inclusion.
 
She’s not only an advocate for women in the workplace but also actively involved in local politics, bringing her values-led approach into the wider community. Claire’s story reflects the intersection of professional ambition and personal conviction — and how leadership, when rooted in trust and vulnerability, can create meaningful change.
 
In this conversation, we explore:
The nuances of empathetic, people-centred leadership
How diversity drives innovation — and what gets in the way
Building resilience and connection in high-pressure environments
Showing up with heart in complex systems
 
This is a thoughtful, grounding episode for anyone leading teams, navigating change, or redefining what success looks like in today’s workplace.

S1 Ep1: You’re Only as Good as Your Last Deal – Daryn Mason on Success, Burnout & Starting Over

“You’re only as good as your last deal”
 
That’s how my very first podcast guest Daryn Mason describes the fast-paced, high-pressure world of software sales, which he’s now left behind in favour of counselling and psychotherapy.
 
After he left school with no meaningful qualifications, Daryn taught himself to programme and worked his way up to executive level in one of the world’s largest software and cloud computing companies. In 2022, he published his long awaited book, “Deal Crash”.
 
After a successful corporate career, Daryn is on the brink of embarking on his new career following a three-year Masters course at the University of Abertay in Dundee, Scotland.
 
Join me and Daryn as we talk:
 
Clouds
Complexity
Career shifts
Burnout
Values 
and 
Pluralistic practice

Who’s ready for Season 1 of the Change Unfiltered podcast?

Join me, Angela Scott, for this introduction to Change Unfiltered, a podcast uncovering the nuanced impact of change. Inspired by my own life transitions, this show explores the psychological and emotional layers often missed in discussions about change. With guests from diverse fields, expect stories of leaders' challenges and insights.
 
Tune in every 2nd Friday for fresh perspectives.
 
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