Ground Control’s Branching Out Podcast

EP30: Daniel Grix - Director of Landscape, Design, & Energy

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!

EP29: Daisy Staff - Operations Graduate

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. 

EP28: Emma Hopes HSQE Manager

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.  

EP27: Sam Downing - People Advisor

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.

EP26 - Grant Morden - Head of Finance

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. 

EP25: Oliver Russell - L&D Business Partner

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!

EP24: Liz Benson - Mobilisation Manager

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. 

EP23: Peter Brown - Winter Commercial Operations Manager

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.