"The Kindred Spirits One" | with Gareth Whalley, Reward, DE&I and Culture Consultant

"The smallest things make the biggest difference. Welcome to The Culture Whisperer."Some conversations feel like coming home. This is one of them. In this episode, Dawn sits down with her friend and kindred spirit Gareth Whalley — a globally experienced reward, DE&I and culture expert who has shaped the employee experience for some of the world's most iconic brands, including Coca-Cola and Levi's.Gareth talks about how culture is something you feel, not something you write on a wall. He shares why psychological safety is the foundation of everything, how the butterfly effect plays out in culture (it really is the small things!), and why some of the proudest moments of his career are the ones still playing out years later on other people's LinkedIn feeds.Real, reflective and genuinely joyful. 🎙️Culture Whispers in this episode:Culture is what you feel — it's the ways we treat each other, not just the processesLegacy lives on in the people you've helped to grow — even those you've never metThe small things, done consistently, have a disproportionate impact on culture