
Today’s most successful businesses know they don’t have to choose between profitability and positive impact. Done well, purpose is a catalyst for growth, innovation and competitive edge. But where to start?
Purposing lifts the lid on how to use organisational purpose as a powerful lever for impact and performance. In each episode we hear inspirational stories and practical tips on how to turn a company’s mission and values into everyday action.
- Why did Centrica decide it was the right time to redefine their purpose?
- How is Mars measuring meaningful brand impact across global markets?
- And how is legacy brand Avon keeping its purpose relevant – even after 135 years?
Latest episode
Uniting Purpose and Storytelling to Drive Sustainability at Virgin | Darshna Myronidis, Group Director of Sustainability
Sustainability is a growing priority for organisations, but driving it forward can feel challenging and uninspiring. So how can we make it more engaging for teams while still delivering real impact?
This week, Becky is joined by Darshna Myronidis, Group Director of Sustainability at Virgin. With over 20 years of experience, Darsh is now leading Virgin’s efforts to embed sustainability into the heart of the business, harnessing the power of storytelling and innovation to drive meaningful social and environmental impact.
In this conversation, you’ll hear how flipping traditional sustainability roles on their head can create space for real systems change, how to balance compliance and regulation with a future-focused, value-creating sustainability strategy and why fun, collaboration, and bravery are more powerful than ever.
Explore the episodes


A greener route: Decarbonising Europe’s largest delivery network | Caryn-Ann Allen, Geopost

Healing beyond healthcare: The role of sustainability in shaping Bupa’s vision for people and planet | Nigel Sullivan

Championing the power of sport to drive meaningful social and environmental impact | Gemma Wiggs and Jamie McKeown, World Rugby

Avon Calling: A Purpose-Led Model for Women’s Economic Empowerment | Natalie Deacon, Avon

Driving Innovation and Change in Urban Mobility | Will Butler Adams, CEO at Brompton

Top 5 tips for 2025: Creating a culture that attracts and retains top talent

Breaking the Glass Ceiling through Purpose: Finding Formula 1’s first female driver with Ali Donnelly, More Than Equal

Executing Global Purpose Strategy with Local Impact with Alma Alejandro

Climate Week NYC Special with Stuart McLachlan and Annabelle Stamm, Anthesis

Driving Long-term Success in a Family Owned Business with Steve Beechey, Group Public Sector Director at the Wates Group

Can the Creative Arts Slow Down Climate Change? With Polly Mackenzie, Chief Social Purpose Officer at UAL

How to Build Corporate Reputation Through Purpose With Claire Hawkins, Director of Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations at Phoenix Group

When to Change Your Purpose With Chris Jackson, Group Head of Colleague Experience at Centrica

How to Measure Meaningful Brand Impact With Mitch Oliver, Global Vp of Brand and Purpose at Mars Inc.

If We Don’t Fix the Market, We Won’t Fix Climate Change With Steve Waygood, Chief Responsible Investment Officer at Aviva Investors

Moving Faster, Aiming Higher, and Digging Deeper – the Role of Advocacy in Purpose-driven Businesses, With Char Love From Natura&co

Why Systems-thinking is Essential for Purpose-led Businesses, With Dr. Sally Uren, Ceo, Forum for the Future

How Ben & Jerry’s Put Fearless Activism at the Core of Their Social Mission

How to Disrupt an Industry Through Purpose With Hayley Still, CEO at Hydrogen Group

The Good Growth Story – How Purpose, Sustainability and Innovation Have Built the Graze Brand

How Purpose Can Unite Teams and Drive Impact, With Cath Possamai, Talent Acquisition Director for Amazon in Emea

How to Unlock Profit With Purpose – What Sustainability Can Do for Your Bottom Line

How Purpose Catalyses Growth at the World’s Most Successful Furniture Retailer, Ikea

Bringing Environmental and Social Prosperity Through Purpose With Peter Simpson, Ceo of Anglian Water

Using Purpose to Drive Growth, Challenge Inequality & Tackle the Climate Crisis

Making Sustainable Business Transformation the Engine of Your Purpose, With Esther Verburg, Executive Vice President of Sustainable Business and Innovation at Tommy Hilfiger Global & PVH Europe

Refreshing Purpose in One of the Original Purpose-driven Businesses With Nina Bhatia, Executive Director, Strategy & Commercial Development at John Lewis Partnership

Engaging Leaders on Purpose With Fiona Cannon
