Ground Control’s Branching Out Podcast

In this episode, we meet with Joe Sauvage, who works in our Utility Arb division, ensuring quality and compliance. We chat about some exciting projects his teams have been working on and how adaptability is key to their success. 

In this episode of the podcast, we talk with Daniel Grix, our Director of Landscape, Design, and Energy, about how the division has gone through change over the last few years, building a foundation for success in the future. What does that future hold? Well, you will have to listen to find out!

In this episode, we catch up with Daisy Staff on her graduate program with Ground Control. We hear about her experiences working in the different divisions so far and what she has learned along the way. 

In a week when we celebrate International Women’s Day, we chat with Emma Hopes HSQE Manager working with LDE. Where we discuss behavioural safety, what’s upcoming in Health and Safety, and psychological safety. We learn there is more to HSQE than clipboards and PPE.  

In this episode we chat with Samantha Downing People advisor at Ground Control. We talk all things People from the support the team can provide, to great resources for those who want to learn more about employment law, and that they are more than just the “fun police”. She also provides some great insight to her experience on the GC Academy.

In this episode of the Branching Out Podcast, we chat with Grant Morden, one of our Heads of Finance at Ground Control. We discuss the importance of working across teams, building relationships, and the role of effective communication. We also hear about his experience at the GC Academy and Eating that Frog....just have to listen to find out more. 

We end the year on a high with our very own Oliver Russell, L&D Business Partner. We discuss growth mindset, psychological safety, and more! This is a great listen as a reminder or an introduction to some of the concepts you learn when attending a training session at Ground Control!

In this episode, we catch up with Liz Benson, who has grown the mobilisation team in Ground Control from an idea on paper to a fully fledged team that is crucial to the Grounds Maintenance division's success in rolling out new contracts and providing quality customer service to our clients from the start. 

Tis the season to talk winter. In this episode, we catch up with Peter Brown, Winter Commercial Operations Manager, a.k.a. our very own Meteorologist. Peter talks us through how he analyses weather, financials, client retention, and field team management to help make the winter season run smoothly.

In this episode, we have a chat with Richard Hudson on all things Commercial Rail. We discuss how the team has grown and developed over his tenure to adapt to new technologies. One key to his success has been the importance of developing and maintaining relationships across the sector. 

In this episode, we converse with Liam Walsh Assistant Construction Manager. Earlier this year he was balancing two very different projects and chats with us on how he did it with a little patience and integrity. 

In this episode, we catch up with Vince Story -Senior Contract Delivery Manager with the Utility Arb Division. We talk all things Utility arb, and top tips for managers to keep organised and working with teams. We also discuss what could be your new hobby - I am going to term "tree spotting", but you have to listen to find out more!

In this special International Podcast Day episode, we are joined by Jason Knights Managing Director of Ground Control. He provides us with great insights into his role, and the business. He also gives some solid advice about running a successful team and being your authentic self. 

What does a Lion, a pirate ship, and a pineapple have in common? Absolutely nothing! Yet all these things can sum up our chat with Heather Goddard - Buying Manager, who talks us through the never-boring world of procurement at Ground Control.

In this episode, we chat with Tom Goodman - Director of Energy. We discuss how they are growing and expanding the Energy business at Ground Control, how you can learn more about this exciting venture and some great advice about how to keep going when things seem tough.

Jack of all trades, Amanda Manning - Events Coordinator joins us for this episode. She is a logistical master who talks us through her typical week and what it takes to plan the fabulous GC summer party we all know and love.

In this episode, we catch up with Phoebe Ganon, an Operations Graduate. We discussed what the last year has looked like for her, what an operations graduate gets up to, and the unique insights she has had working in the various divisions at Ground Control.

This week we have a fascinating chat with multi-championship winning “Karate Kid” Jay Hicks, our Winter Maintenance Operations Director. Jay shares how his team constantly strives to improve and make positive changes in their division, for the benefit of both our clients and our wonderful people and teams. One thing is for certain our Winter Maintenance Team never go into hibernation!

In this episode, we chat with Mr. Congeniality, and the rolodex of Ground Control (Gen Z’s ask your parents what that is)… Gary Clark Head Office Manager. He tells us about his typical week and how his reception team handles the challenges they face.