"Our journey begins in the 5th century AD, a time of great migrations and upheaval. The Roman Empire had recently withdrawn from Britain, leaving the land open to new influences and settlers. It was during this period that the Anglo-Saxons, a collection of tribes from what are now Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, began to make their way acros…

Josh Krichefski is CEO of GroupM, EMEA and UK and president of the IPA. This industry influencer is also a huge advocate for mental wellness in our industry, and at the IPA has introduced the People First Promise to promote mental health awareness and support across adland. Has your organisation signed up to it yet? Josh talks about his own struggl…

Welcome to my weekly "English with Nab Podcast," this week we are going to talk about Living and Working with AI. In November 2022, a revolutionary new tool was made available to everyone with an internet connection at no cost. A generative form of language-based artificial intelligence known as CHAT-GPT entered the world, and was taken up by 100 m…

Poets got it all wrong: falling in love is easy; staying in love is the difficult part. According to most psychologists “the average lifespan of a romantic obsession is two years.” Afterward, as most married people know, it’s all just routine. The reason for this is simple: the physiological part of love hormones, infatuation, the need to be in som…

Remember that time you talked to that friend about the differences between short-term and long-term memory? You probably don’t! We don’t blame you, we can hardly remember what we had for lunch yesterday. The book for today – appropriately titled “Unlimited Memory” – is written by someone who remembers not only all of his last week’s meals but also …

Trigger Warning: sexual assault, sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, alcoholism, cyberbullying Matt Foster, director of DE&I at Ogilvy UK, has an outstanding track record of campaigning and changemaking, particularly in the LGBTQ+ space. We invited Matt to be our guest to discuss this work, as well as our NABS/Ogilvy Health collaboration around …

Welcome to another episode of English with Nab’s podcast, this week we are talking about social media and how has changed the way we interact with each other and how we use the internet. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and others are many people’s daily companions. But for all the good they do, they are also extremely addictive. I will be talk…

Have you ever felt like you’re not in control of your life? Have you ever felt like you’re going nowhere and you want to do something about it but can’t figure out where to start? Have you ever felt like you’ve lost all motivation to chase your dreams and attain the life you desire, the life you most probably deserve? And why do we feel that your a…

This week's NABS Podcast guest is Julian Douglas, global CEO at VCCP and a vocal advocate for mental wellness in the advertising industry. The instigator of the Pitch Positive Pledge during his tenure as IPA president, Julian is a changemaker with a down-to-earth approach to mental wellness, as well as a huge enthusiasm for the ad industry. Julian …

Most people learn how to read in elementary school and don’t have any developmental reading training afterward. As a consequence, they are probably trying to meet adult reading challenges with outdated, child-appropriate methods. “Read Like a Pro” is here to mend this: Get ready to learn how to read like an adult and prepare to become skilled at sp…

Welcome, fellow bibliophiles, to a literary odyssey unlike any other! Have you ever felt the exhilarating rush of diving into the pages of a captivating book, eager to unravel its mysteries and glean profound insights? If so, then you are in for a treat, because today, we're embarking on a voyage through the art of active reading. In the immortal w…

Ally Owen is the rapid-fire and inspirational founder of Brixton Finishing School, the free course that develops underrepresented talent for adland. Ally shares her experiences of being an ADHD, working-class, single mum in adland to help elevate others and create a more inclusive industry, with our host Louise Scodie. Ally is fun, intuitive and se…

Our habits of yesterday are who we are today. Consequently, it doesn’t really matter how successful you are at the moment – what matters is whether your habits are leading you toward success the moment after. With “Atomic Habits,” James Clear wants to nudge you in the right direction by providing you with an evidence-based framework that can help y…

Picture this: A robot and a human walk into a job interview. The robot, with its impeccable programming, flawlessly calculates complex algorithms and data in mere seconds. The human, on the other hand, shares experiences of teamwork, understanding, and genuine connections made over coffee chats and shared projects. By the end of the interview, it’s…

Iain Preston is a neurodiverse creative industry leader and DEI advocate. Full of energy and wisdom, Ian shares his lived experience of ADHD with our host Louise Scodie, openly discussing the challenges as well as the benefits it brings to his brain. He also shares his thoughts on how ADHDers benefit adland and how team members and leaders can best…

Most people think that creativity is some “mysterious and rare gift,” and even more think of it as being entirely about the arts – music, poems, movies, paintings, etc. According to John Cleese, one of the comic geniuses behind “Monty Python,” neither of these two common beliefs bears any relation to reality. “Creativity can be seen in every area o…

Welcome to my weekly audio-book, this week we gonna be talking about How to draw out natural leadership from you and others. Have you ever thought about what it truly means to be a leader? Often, we picture leaders as those with high-ranking titles or in positions of power. But what if that leadership is really something each of us is equipped to m…

Aimee Luther is managing director of the Liberty Guild. The Liberty Guild is an invitation-only curated association of the finest communication practitioners in the world. The business aims to give creatives and strategists a better work-life balance and more ownership over their careers. Aimee is a huge believer in kindness as a leadership style, …

What would you say if you learned that scientists have discovered a revolutionary new treatment that extends human lifespan, improves memory, and protects from diseases? Moreover, it makes people feel happier and less anxious. The chances are you would be interested in trying out this miracle cure, right? The truth is, we can all enjoy the benefits…

Language has shaped how we think and act since the dawn of time. It is a universal experience, as natural as breathing – yet the influence of rhetoric remains hidden in plain sight. This book will help explain this curious phenomenon, to show how words can both inspire and manipulate us.Whether it’s the powerful pull of fitness communities like Cro…

tw: suicide Chloe Davies is a creative global inclusion and belonging consultant and founder of It Takes a Village, a network for Black women in advertising, marketing and media. Chloe is a proud Black bisexual woman as well as being a mother of two and an outstandingly prolific campaigner and activist. Chloe volunteers for UK Black Pride, the Lond…

There was a time when Dave Asprey wore size 46 pants and weighed more than 300 pounds. Lucky for him, that time is behind him. After struggling for a long time to lose weight and failing at every diet he tried, Asprey realized he had to create his own weight-loss program, one that would tackle his physical and psychological addiction to food. In hi…

over 2 billion people worldwide speak English. From bustling metropolises to remote villages, English has emerged as the lingua franca of the modern era, transcending borders and uniting diverse cultures under a common linguistic umbrella.

tw: domestic violence Reeha Alder is the founder of Mighty You, an executive coaching and training consultancy focusing on helping individuals, teams and organisations to create spaces that help them to be their best authentic selves. Reeha takes a holistic approach to creating authentic environments using a combination of breath work, DEI and well…

Master the art of short but impactful communication. Remember when “You’ve got mail” was exciting? Now, your inbox and phone are most likely like overzealous salespeople, constantly flooding you with words and pings that turn your brain into a jumbled warehouse of information overload. That’s what living in the age of instant communication is like.…

In the era of fake news and misinformation it can be increasingly difficult to discern fact from fiction. We are buried in a deluge of information every day, so how do we identify the bullshit claims among them? Luckily, there are a few easy ways in which you can protect yourselves and others from falling for bullshit. The authors of “Calling Bulls…

Melissa Robertson is CEO of creative agency Dark Horses. She is also one of adland's most visible menopause ambassadors. Melissa created a brilliant open-source menopause policy at Dark Horses that's become essential use for many in the industry. She also has a great sense of humour so this is a fun as well as enlightening chat. Key takeaways: The …

What is your biggest dream? If you are struggling to answer this question, you have probably become so caught up in everyday life that you have forgotten about pursuing a goal. And if you do know the answer, what are you doing to achieve it? If you know what you want but are struggling to get there, maybe this podcast can help you. By adopting thes…

With more than 40% of people reporting unhappiness in their marriages, it should be no surprise that almost every second marriage ends in divorce. According to bestselling authors S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport, the reason for this is not lack of love or passion but lack of education about what it takes to maintain a happy relationship. That’s wha…

Amy Kean is a creative sociologist, advertising strategist, poet and best selling author. Her book, The Little Girl who Gave Zero F***s, is a clarion call to females everywhere who are too used to caring about what other people think of them. As Amy explains in this podcast, it's time to stop that right now in the name of your self-esteem. Amy is f…

Invest in things that never change. Success requires vision, so it’s logical that when you’re dreaming big, you turn your attention to the future. After all, vision boards and vision statements are designed to help us realize our goals and aspirations. Forward-looking tools are excellent ways to keep us motivated as we work towards success. But whe…

Some people seem to have a natural gift for getting other people. “The truth is, this ability is not really anything mystical, but a skill like any other that can actually be learned and mastered.” To prove this, in his comprehensive and insightful analysis of human behavior “Read People Like a Book” hailed by some as a modern-day counterpart to Da…

Cat Wiles is an award-winning strategist who is as passionate about mental wellness as she is about creating great work. She has championed the right to disconnect, volunteered as an industry mentor, and set up mental health first aid programmes. As well as being Lucky General's first-ever Chief Strategy Officer she's currently also training to be …

Everyone is talking about self-care nowadays. Social media, advertisements, bloggers, life coaches, therapists they all often recommend it as a remedy for almost every problem you have. And while their premise about the power of self-care is correct, their self-care prescription is often incomplete. Contrary to the popular notion, caring for yourse…

What’s in it for me? Discover seven strategies to create more empathetic, accountable, and meaningful relationships. How often do you sweep issues under the rug because you don’t feel that you can handle them effectively? Perhaps you don’t have a clear position on some matters. Or – like so many other people – you find conflict confronting. But ign…

Do you want to lose weight? Become the manager of a large company? Or find your dream partner? Whatever it is that success means to you, you have probably fallen for quick fixes before. Here’s the hard truth: there are no quick fixes for success. However, there are six fundamental steps you can follow on your way to success, and they all utilize Th…

Have you ever felt like the world is pressing down on you, with past mistakes and regrets forming a constant weight on your shoulders? Ever wondered how your experiences, both good and bad, have molded you into the person you are today? We all journey through life collecting memories, facing challenges, and learning from our setbacks. But what if t…

How to give care and connect with others, with Scott Sallée tw: suicidal ideation Scott Sallée is senior manager, Sustainability and Social Impact at Dentsu and is one of the leading voices in LGBTQ+ advocacy in the UK. Scott has won various accolades in the DE&I space, all very well-deserved. This chat is wonderfully nurturing thanks to Scott's ou…

Ed Couchman is head of sales, UK & northern Europe, Spotify, and one of our industry's most prolific senior leaders. He's as well-known for his charity work as his professional life, including supporting NABS. Ed knows first-hand what mental wellness looks like, and what happens when serious mental health challenges arise. He's beautifully honest a…

If you’ve ever wondered how our minds work, “Thinking, Fast and Slow” will provide the answers. Written by leading psychologist and economist Daniel Kahneman, this compelling work summarizes a lifetime of research. Kahneman won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2002 for his work. With his publication, he attempts to give us a language to talk…

Tobi Asare is managing partner, head of growth, at OMD and someone who's passionate about creating opportunities for women and working parents Her book, The Blend, gives brilliant advice on how to find fulfilment at home and at work. Tobi is also an absolute joy to chat with. You will feel her smile throughout this episode. What a tonic, and proof …

James Appleby is one of our industry's most senior figures. He's managing partner at Assembly Global and also chair of Fast Forward, NABS' flagship pitching training programme. In this positive and open chat, James discusses his experience of redundancy, and how the power of connecting with old and new contacts helped to lift him up during a period…

Rob Mayhew makes hundreds of thousands of people laugh with his daily sketches lampooning agency life. As loved for his trademark woolly jumpers as he is for his relatable wit, Rob joins us to discuss creativity, mental wellness and being funny at work. Rob also recalls when he used NABS in the past to find like-minded flatmates. Happy to oblige, R…

You want to do the work, right? You want to be productive and feel satisfied – like your life is on track. But if you chose this book, chances are something isn’t quite working. In fact, you’re probably looking for change. So then the question is, What’s standing in your way?

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Each year, more than four million brides and grooms in the United States say ‘’I do’’ to each other. Unfortunately, around half of these couples end up divorcing within the first seven years of their marriage. Decades-long marriage counselor Gary Chapman believes this is due to a wrong perception most of us have about marriage. According to him, co…

Marty Davies is one of adland's leading strategists and joint-CEO of Outvertising, the industry's advocacy group for LGBTQIA+ people in the industry. Marty is founder of Smarty Pants, a strategy-first creative consultancy specialising in customer activation and retention. Among Marty's many achievements is their role as Campaign magazine's first tr…

Have you looked around and felt like everyone around you is happily in love? Your friends are all in long-term relationships. Your brother recently proposed to his significant other. Your neighbors who just got married are moving to a bigger home. And then there’s you, struggling to form genuine connections, let alone develop a happy love life. You…

When Kevin Kelly turned 68, he sat down to curate a collection of pithy life advice he wished he'd encountered earlier. He intended to gift this informal compendium to his young adult children. However, over the following years, his treasure chest of aphorisms grew and took on a life of its own. Today, it contains 450 “bits” – a selection of which …

Chris Hayward is an adland legend and Campaign A-Lister, known across the industry. He's not just respected for his illustrious career as a media buyer though. Chris has also been searingly open about his own mental health journey, which saw him go from life and soul of the party, to bleak trauma and then to ongoing recovery, following a freak acci…