Growth for Good Podcast – Clan Alchemy

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Growth for Good Podcast – Clan Alchemy

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In this episode of the Growth for Good podcast series, Drew Hendry speaks with Neil Sykes, founder of Clan Alchemy – a consultancy that helps organisations turn plans into action and build connected, purpose-led teams. Neil shares how understanding people and purpose creates lasting business growth and how leadership and innovation are rooted in communication, empathy and purpose. He explores what happens when organisations put people at the centre of change, how culture supports innovation, and why personal growth leads to better business results. It’s a reminder that progress begins with understanding – and that small cultural shifts can create lasting impact.

About the Clan Alchemy episode

Culture is the foundation of success. Neil Sykes joins Growth for Good to explain how businesses can connect people, purpose and performance. Drawing on nearly three decades of corporate experience and his background in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Neil reveals how leadership and communication shape growth.

  • The meaning behind “Clan Alchemy”
  • How purpose, vision and mission connect
  • Why culture drives innovation and retention
  • Using NLP to unlock leadership potential
  • Why “people don’t resist change – they resist being changed”

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Learn more

Read the full feature article: Clan Alchemy – Turning People and Purpose into Progress.

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Episode credits

Host: Drew Hendry | Guest: Neil Sykes (Clan Alchemy) | Series: Growth for Good Podcast

Tags: Clan Alchemy, Neil Sykes, Growth for Good Podcast, Business Culture, Leadership, Innovation, NLP, People and Purpose