Virtual CPO Talk Summit 2026



     

FAMILY-FRIENDLY
WORKPLACES

Welcome!

Podcast discussion featuring highlights from the CPO Talk Summit 2026.

Speakers

Helen Letchfield

Helen Letchfield

Co-Founder,
Parent & Professional

Steve Thomson

Steve Thomson

Client Experience – Wellbeing
Risk & Healthcare, Isio

Fiona Brunskill

Fiona Brunskill

Chief People Officer,
Transport for London

Bringing it all together

This short podcast-style discussion brings together insights from the CPO Talk Summit, exploring how organisations can create family-friendly workplaces that support people through the moments that matter in life and work.

Introduction | 1:17 Story Behind the Summit Meet our Panel | 1:45 Welcome Fiona and Steve
Podcast Snippets
Snippet 1 | 6:11 How Lived Experience Shape Family-Friendly Culture Snippet 2 | 10:12 Hidden risks of not investing in a family-friendly culture Snippet 3 | 9:24 How Can We Influence the Board and ExCo Snippet 4 | 3:15 Big Wins and Top Tips For a Family-Friendly Culture

What the discussion explores

Helen, Steve and Fiona reflect on what family-friendly culture looks like in practice, how organisations can make support feel real day to day, and why these conversations matter for inclusion, wellbeing, retention and progression.

The clips are designed to be easy to watch and share with HR, People, DE&I and leadership teams.

Listen and subscribe

Listen and subscribe to the full CPO Talk: Family-Friendly Cultures podcast series, and download the end of Season One 2026 Report: The Future of Work is Family Friendly.

  Download Report ›  

Feedback from the 2026 summit attendees

“Very thought provoking, with practical feedback and real tangible value.”
“A great balance of insight and practical application.”
“Refreshing to hear real examples and connect with other CPOs facing similar goals and challenges.”

Want to hear more?

Join us at the CPO Talk Summit 2027 for more Family-Friendly Culture insights and discussions.

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