This is Alternatively Speaking. The Grant Thornton podcast where we explore the healthy tensions that shape modern business. In every episode, we’re joined by expert guest speakers from across sectors and Grant Thornton specialists to debate the real trade‑offs facing businesses today - from purpose versus profit to risk versus resilience.
Yvonne Chappell and Simon Presswell join Alternatively Speaking to unpack what makes immersive experiences pay off, and the tax reliefs businesses miss.
Are boards truly adding value or just following process? Explore how challenge and diversity of thought shape better decision-making.
Explore how leaders can turn generational friction into a competitive advantage — and what it means for culture, productivity and the future of work.
With AI reshaping talent, productivity and more, what happens to leaders who hesitate while others experiment? Hear what a CTO and Head of Digital think.
Discover how leaders can break free from crisis thinking, embrace smart risk‑taking, and drive growth with insights from business psychology and financial services experts.
Can purpose drive profit? Former Dragons Den investor Piers Linney and Carolyn Hicks explore the tension between values and financial pressures.
In this episode, Samantha Simmonds and expert guests explore whether the government can truly deliver for business without compromising its broader responsibilities.