What makes a workplace culture truly thrive—especially in the pressure-cooker world of creative agencies? Can you REALLY be tough on the work but kind to your people without compromise? Jo Carr, co-founder of Hope and Glory and President of Women in PR breaks down the complexities of workplace culture, empathy-driven leadership, and how to create spaces where people—and their diverse lives—can flourish. From crafting policies that acknowledge the full spectrum of life’s moments to challenging outdated hiring mindsets, Jo brings wisdom, warmth, and a welcome dose of honesty. She shares how high standards and human kindness aren’t mutually exclusive, why culture should be additive rather than restrictive, and what it takes to keep women in the leadership pipeline. Listen For 4:27 Culture = Environment + Experience 8:15 The House Metaphor: Building Structure, Allowing Individuality 9:17 From Culture Fit to Culture Add 16:57 How Do You Build Culture With Cultural Diversity? 19:13 Women in PR: From Majority to Minority in Leadership 23:09 Presence Over Perfection: Being Fully There, Wherever You Are 23:26 Answer to Last Episode’s Question From Guest Suhel Seth Guest: Jo Carr, founder Hope & Glory PR, Women in PR Website | Email | X | LinkedIn | Women in PR Rate this podcast with just one click Stories and Strategies Website Curzon Public Relations Website Apply to be a guest on the podcast Connect with us LinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | Pinterest Request a transcript of this episode Support the show
