“People do their best work when they’re allowed to actually be themselves and have their own point of view, in any job, in any role. I think a more honest approach, allows us to admit we don’t necessarily have the answers, and therefore leave space and time for research, exploration and experimentation.”

“I’d make it compulsory for leaders to go through coach training to develop empathy, deep listening and the ability to park their ego.”

“What excites me most is the return of craft in film. It feels like filmmakers are building worlds with care again. There’s something hopeful about watching filmmakers choose storytelling over spectacle and atmosphere over formula.”

“I wish there was more optimism in the world. I know in this current time that feels like a very big ask and maybe I’m insane. But I do believe that as humans we will always get through periods of hardship and continue to evolve.”

“Hirers can (and should) play a part in better supporting the mental health of their freelancers, so we’ve built a set of stepped principles which clients can consider.”

“There’s so much going on in the wider context of the world, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and just carry on doing what you’ve always done.”

“It’s a signal that we may finally be reaching a real inflection point in our relationship with social media.”