In our passion projects, we aim to emphasise that true leadership goes beyond professional achievements; it’s about showing authenticity, embracing vulnerability, and sharing parts of ourselves that extend beyond work. This time, we have vocL CEO, Achim Kram, sharing his passion - his Ethiopian Education Foundation charity. Learn more about Achim’s passion by watching the full video here: https://lnkd.in/e69GjQNP #vocL #PassionProject #Charity #ResponsibleBusiness
About us
vocL works with the next generation of business leaders to help them find their voice and enabling them to have a much more positive impact on society. Covid, Brexit, disruptive technology, the climate emergency: this is a time of change and of crisis. It is a time of challenges to which business - with its expertise and experience, its long-term perspective and its resources - must be a critical part of the answer. The time is thus ripe for vocL. At vocL, we believe business has lost its voice. Whether at COP26, during the negotiation of vital new trade deals, or in the debate over business ethics, the business voice has seemed strangely quiet or even to be absent altogether. At the same time, we believe there is an urgent need, within business, for more thoughtful, truthful, inclusive, values-driven and socially responsible leadership. Finally, we believe it is critical, as never before, for the business leaders of today and of tomorrow - business’s next generation leaders - to have a bigger, freer, more respected and more confident voice in the national conversation; and that our often overly fractious debates would be more balanced and our society fairer and less divided if they did.
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- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2021
- Specialties
- Business, Community, Social Responsibility, and Leadership
Employees at vocL
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Phillip Luff
Business Strategy Consultant specialising in the visual media and creative arts | Founding Associate, VoCL | Chairman USUKAA | FormerMD UK/EMEA…
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Louise Gatenby
Board Advisor | Executive & Non-Executive Search | Purpose-Led B. Corps Leader | Sustainability | Diversity & Inclusion | Positive Impact
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Achim Kram
CEO at vocL l Charity Founder l Anthropist
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Sarah Walker-Smith
CEO Ampa l Chief Executive of Shakespeare Martineau I past Governor at NTU I Leadership Fellow St. George's House Windsor l Founding Associate vocL I…
Updates
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We are thrilled to welcome Laura Durrant, CEO of Black Talent Charter, as one of our newest vocL Associates. We look forward to the invaluable expertise and perspectives Laura will bring to our community as we work together toward our shared mission of championing new voices in responsible business leadership. Find out more about vocL: www.vocL.uk #vocL #ResponsibleBusiness
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What new policy would you propose to combat the widening digital divide? Read our vocL voices’ FULL answers here: https://lnkd.in/evyYnUUY Featuring Charlotte Hill, Andrew Gall and Fhaheen A Khan. How would you answer this question? #vocL #DigitalDivide #NewPolicy
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ATTEND OUR NEXT EVENT: A network evening featuring a live panel discussion hosted by Juergen Maier CBE FRS FREng, Chair of GB Energy, exploring the question, "Will the new push for growth create better opportunities for people of all backgrounds?" The event will take place on November 20th from 17:30 in London. There will also be ample time for networking and opportunities to connect with industry leaders. We kindly request that you register via the link below as places are limited. Featuring: Juergen Maier CBE FRS FREng, Laura Durrant, Will Snell, Justine Ball, William Readshaw, Danielle Crompton. Simple fill in the form via the following link to register: https://lnkd.in/e7fFFiZX #vocL #Networking #ResponsibleBusiness
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On International Stammering Awareness Day, vocL Voice, Glenn Bills, shares personal experiences of living with a stammer and the impact it has had on his career in this powerful blog. Through relatable anecdotes, he highlights the importance of supporting effective communication in the workplace and encourages leaders to help employees step out of their comfort zones for personal growth. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eXyv3pEC #vocL #InternationalStammeringAwarenessDay #Leadership
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Why do rules-based cultures often create the wrong behaviours? During this online roundtable discussion, vocL voice, Cathrine Scowcroft, talks about how it can’t just be about rules— we have to think about driving values and creating a sense of empowerment for success. Want more insights from this powerful discussion? Watch the full roundtable here: https://lnkd.in/g9Eedg6V Featuring: Paul Drechsler, Louise Gatenby, Dr Nerina Ramlakhan, Richard Sansom, Fhaheen A Khan. #Leadership #CompanyCulture #VocL
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Fantastic insights from one of our vocL voices, Fhaheen A Khan, this morning on BBC News, discussing the latest Investment Monitor survey with RSM UK. We're excited to see what you'll achieve next and are proud to have you as an active member of our community!
This morning we published our latest Investment Monitor survey with RSM UK. Thanks to Sally Bundock at BBC News for giving us the chance to dive into some of those insights. The most eye catching statistic being 7/10 manufacturers believe a long-term industrial strategy will result in greater #reshoring of production back to the UK. The purpose of an #IndustrialStrategy is to create a business environment that excudes confidence in #industry. Convince enough businesses you are giving them that and #investment will rise, as 3/5 surveyed told us confidence was the single biggest determining factor in investing. With the budget coming up, many are undoubtedly concerned about incoming #tax rises. It is important that the #budget doesn't move to negate this opportunity and take the food away from the plate before businesses have even had a chance to eat. Make UK
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“What are three government policies that might boost scale-up companies in the UK?” One of 6 questions asked in this fast paced, highly impactful Q&A video on scaling up UK companies between vocL voice, Fhaheen A Khan and vocL Associate, Paul Drechsler. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eJA-swHf #vocL #UKBusiness #ScaleUp #Innovation
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“There’s not as much diversity in manufacturing and I really want to make sure that gets better.” Learn more about one of our newest vocL voices, Kareema Hilton CEng MIMechE, Machining Applications Theme Lead at National Manufacturing Institute Scotland, in this spotlight video. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eGQ_b_-i #vocL #Manufacturing #diversity #Newmember
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Do rules-based cultures lead to the wrong behaviours? Join us for an interactive roundtable with industry leaders and diverse voices to explore this critical question. Gain insights, ask questions, share your thoughts, and be part of the conversation. October 16th, 5pm. Don’t miss out—register now: https://lnkd.in/dcytsjJX Featuring: Juergen Maier CBE FRS FREng, Louise Gatenby, Dr Nerina Ramlakhan, Paul Drechsler, Richard Sansom, Cathrine Scowcroft, Fhaheen A Khan, Achim Kram. #vocL #ResponsibleBusiness #Leadership #Roundtable #Event
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