Why would anyone want to collaborate with you? Leading with Curiosity and Love - A conversation with Di Spindley, Currys + Amy Glynn, Hydrogen Group

What does it take to truly collaborate?

How can leaders create environments where diverse perspectives are valued, trust is nurtured, and meaningful conversations drive innovation?

Finding Your Collaborative Edge™ is a podcast for leaders, teams, and professionals who want to unlock the full potential of collaboration in their organisations and lives.

Hosted by Anni Townend and Lucy Kidd, co-founders of Collaboration Equation™, this show explores the essential elements of psychological safety, inclusive dialogue, and diversity of thought and feeling—helping you cultivate a mindset of curiosity, care, and courage.

Each episode delves into real-world leadership challenges, expert insights, and powerful stories from those who are finding their Collaborative Edge™. Whether you’re a senior leader, team manager, or someone passionate about creating human-centred workplaces, this podcast will inspire you to build connections, embrace difference, and lead with authenticity.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

In this episode we are delighted to be in conversation with Di Spindley, Head of Delivery for Technology at Currys and Amy Glynn of Hydrogen group.

Together we explore:

• The importance of clarity in creating purposeful collaboration
• Bringing the best version of yourself into your collaborations
• What it means to build human connection in a virtual world
• The value of actively caring for colleagues and leading with love
• Being in collaboration with AI to create organisational value

Di and Amy’s encouragements to invite you to explore your Collaborative Edge™:

1. Get comfortable being uncomfortable to discover the growth moments that often come through failing and learning
2. Trust yourself to discover your own path
3. Check in with people - be nice!

ABOUT Di and Amy:

Di Spindley has worked in the Retail, Media & Entertainment sectors for 20yrs leading complex transformation programmes ranging from fashion, e-commerce, supply chain, infrastructure and digital. She is currently Head of Delivery at Currys and is passionate about E,D&I Chairing the Tech D&I committee and co-Chairs the Women’s Network.

Amy Glynn has worked in the technology sector for over 6 years, a large portion of this was in DEI ~ growing a global community and helping companies to hire more diversely across technology teams. She now works for Hydrogen Group adding all this experience to workforce solutions for technology clients.

Connect and collaborate with Di and Amy:

LinkedIn: Di Spindley

LinkedIn: Amy Glynn

Learn about Currys and Hydrogen Group:

LinkedIn: Currys

LinkedIn: Hydrogen Group

Thank you to you, the listener and viewer. And a huge thank you to Brown Bear Studios for the production of our show, and to SHMOGUS MEDIA for the marketing of it.

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