If I Had One WISH – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this episode of If I Had One WISH, Crystal and Lucy talk to Nicola Dibb, the inspirational co-founder of WISH (Women in Social Housing).

They explore her experiences, career journey and the motivation which led to her to create a network for women working across the housing sector.

Nicola shares the challenges she faced along the way; inspiring listeners with her dedication, enthusiasm and commitment – for work, for WISH and for doing the right thing.

Alison is someone who needs little introduction to anyone working in the housing sector. She has been a force for good, campaigning for change on many fronts, with a dedication to tenants at the heart of all we do.

In this episode Lucy and Crystal chat with Alison about her career, the professional and personal challenges she’s faced and what she thinks is ahead of us with a Labour government now driving the Housing agenda.

In this episode Lucy and Crystal chat with Cym about her role as a leader in the sector, especially in championing BME communities and the need for diversity and inclusion in how we design and deliver homes and services.

Cym talks to us about how her early career training wasn’t necessarily going to lead her into housing, and the opportunities that were fortunately missed!

Angela joins us on the podcast not long after retiring from being CEO of North Star. We speak to Angela about her time at North Star and why it is important to understand the heritage of the communities we are working in.

A real advocate for inclusive, decision making, democratic leadership, Angela speaks to us about how she ensured this in her work, and how others could do the same.

In a time of regulatory change for the housing sector, Fiona is a fitting guest to talk to us about all things careers in housing and the challenges facing the sector. She’ll also speak to us about how to influence change and give an insight into the role of the regulator within the governmental ecosystem.

In this episode you’ll hear from Fiona about her journey into housing and why she made some of the decisions she did throughout her career.

Her One WISH is not to be missed for anyone working in the sector!

We are delighted to speak with the formidable Evie in this episode. Known to many in her role on the CIH Futures programme she is a real housing superstar! Evie speaks to us about her career journey so far and what she hopes for herself and the sector in the years ahead. We’ll also talk all things mentoring and how we can support one another to grow.

Current President of the Chartered Institute of Housing, Elly talks to us about her 'Choose Housing' campaign and why housing should be a profession of choice for anyone starting out in their career.

Past-President of the Chartered Institute of Housing, Jill is a force for good in the housing sector. We dig into her 'Be EPIC' campaign in this episode, as well as her work advocating for veterans experiencing homelessness.

Jill gives an authentic view of her experiences of the housing sector, how it has changed and where we need to go next.

In this episode Crystal is joined by Sarah Schofield from our North Wales Board.

Crystal and Sarah talk with Aileen Evans - as retired CEO of Grand Union, and ex-president of CIH, Aileen talks us through the change from aspirations as an orchestra musician, to a truly influential leader in our sector.

Aileen is an advocate for mental health, and her CIH campaign 'Shine A Light' puts a focus on how the mental health of our customers and colleagues is perceived. In this episode, we look at Aileen's personal experiences and how together we can raise the sectors game on mental health.

Join Crystal and Chair of WISH South West, Sinead Lee in conversation with Tracey McEachran, the first President for WISH. In this episode, Tracey reflects on her time with WISH, the differences she has seen and the opportunities for future growth.

Crystal and Sinead delve into the heart of Tracey's 'Hear Her Voice' campaign and the events that triggered it and how this is a problem for everyone. Tracey educates us on the importance of using our right sided brain, and the criticality of becoming our true selves.