How do you honour history while pushing the boundaries of innovation? Our guest this week has mastered that balance—bringing fresh, bold ideas to museums, cinemas, and heritage sites, all while keeping the community at the heart of it all.

From screening Life of Brian in cathedrals to rebuilding a flood-hit museum in record time, this episode is packed with game-changing insights on cultural leadership, resilience, and the future of the sector.

🔎 Inside This Episode:

🎬 Shaking Up Cultural Engagement

• Hosted bold film screenings in unexpected places—like Life of Brian in cathedrals—to spark discussion and attract new audiences.

• Built Tech Squad at Quad, helping freelancers sharpen their skills while generating income.

• Organised outdoor cinema experiences at historic sites across the country.

• Co-created exhibits at the Museum of Making, ensuring the community's voice is front and centre.

💡 A Leadership Style That Breaks the Mould

• Believes leadership should be authentic, transparent, and collaborative—not about calling all the shots.

• Meets people where they are to make culture more accessible to everyone.

• Uses the Eisenhower Matrix (a to-do list game-changer!) to stay focused and productive.

• Takes inspiration from an unexpected mix of Hornblower novels and punk rock.

Overcoming Big Challenges

• Steered Quad through the uncertainty of COVID-19 lockdowns and staffing changes.

• Led a rapid recovery effort at the Museum of Making after severe flooding in 2023—reopening in just three months instead of nine!

• Credits strong community involvement for the museum’s success and resilience.

The Future of Cultural Spaces

• Believes technology should enhance, not replace, the museum experience.

• Wants exhibits to be more hands-on, with digital elements as an option, not a requirement.

• Stresses that cultural spaces are more than just places to visit—they’re key to economic growth.

• Has big dreams of bringing Derby its first TEDx event to showcase the city’s creativity and innovation.

🎧 Why Listen?

If you’re passionate about leadership, creativity, and making culture accessible to all, this episode is a must-hear! We’re talking bold ideas, resilience in the face of challenges, and the evolving role of museums and heritage spaces.

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