The Active Code Podcast # 52 | Leading teams with purpose, presence and impact - Matt Nowell

The Active Code

Who is our guest?

Matt Nowell is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in people management, including roles at EY People Consulting and IBM Consulting. With a deep-rooted passion for sports and its profound impact on leadership and teamwork, Matt has combined his love for physical activity with extensive corporate expertise to foster growth and connection in organisations. His keen interest in behavioural science, understanding how people think, act, and work, has been central to his career trajectory, influencing the way he approaches leadership and organisational challenges.

Having witnessed firsthand how organisations often struggle to bridge strategy with reality, Matt has been a pivotal figure in promoting wellness, collaboration, and effective communication. Currently, at StoryLabs Creative, Matt partners with HR and business leaders to rethink work from the ground up. Using design thinking, storytelling, and operational innovation, he equips organisations with the tools to tackle real challenges, whether it’s improving collaboration, fixing broken ways of working or designing experiences that drive actionable business outcomes.

What do we discuss?

• The importance of collaboration in sports
• Challenges in managing people
• The role of well-being in leadership
• Engaging remote workers
• The impact of technology on leadership
• AI and the future of work
• Physical activity and the younger generation
• The importance of measuring progress
• Generational gaps in the workplace
• Evolving leadership development
• Redefining employee experience
• Measuring outcomes and engagement
• The role of storytelling in leadership
• Beyond surveys: Real-time employee feedback