Intuitive Insights

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Hosted by Intuitive Founder and CEO Nina Lockwood, Intuitive Insights brings you honest, thought-provoking discussions with some of the most influential voices in UK transport, including top industry leaders, policymakers and innovators driving technological and cultural change.

Expect real insight (not soundbites!), fresh perspectives on the biggest challenges facing the industry today and candid discussion about the future of transport – direct from people right at its heart.

About Nina Lockwood

Nina Lockwood is the Founder and CEO of Intuitive Talent Solutions, a specialist executive recruitment consultancy dedicated to the UK transport sector.

Having spent more than a decade working closely with senior leaders and employers across UK rail, bus, ports & logistics and aviation, Nina is known for challenging conventional thinking and serving as a prominent champion for cultural change in the industry.

Through Intuitive Insights, she joins high-profile transport experts and trusted voices to explore what’s really going on in the sector today – and where it might be headed in the future.

About Intuitive

Intuitive Talent Solutions is a boutique consultancy specialising in recruiting talented leaders exclusively for the UK transport sector, connecting talented candidates with forward-thinking employers.

The Intuitive team works closely with clients to help them build leadership teams fit for the future. Intuitive combines a unique, people-first approach with a deep understanding of UK transport and an unshakeable commitment to shaking up the status quo.

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Friday Feb 13, 2026

Intuitive Insights Podcast | Season 2 Episode 2: Richard Brown

Friday Feb 13, 2026

In this episode of Intuitive Insights, Nina Lockwood is joined by Richard Brown CBE, former Chairman and Chief Executive of Eurostar. Together, they discuss topics including the importance of supporting younger talent in bring through future leaders, and what the coming years hold for the rail industry.

Richard talks about his own 40-year career in UK rail and how, having entered the industry originally by chance, he worked his way into its highest echelons. In particular, he highlights the importance of supportive leaders willing to trust capable young people with real responsibility.

Also, Richard and Nina delve into the politics of running the UK’s rail network. Richard argues that the complexity of running railways is often underestimated by policymakers, insisting that change will only succeed if both leaders and frontline staff are trusted and empowered.

What you’ll learn in this episode

Why ‘luck’ is more about attitude than good fortune
The role of leaders in creating space for new talent to grow
Why political involvement in rail has increased since privatisation
The skills future rail industry leaders need
The value of recruiting more leaders from outside the industry

Key takeaways

Evolution, not revolution: The railway can’t be “redesigned on paper” while it’s still running 24/7. The most credible path is to build on what already exists, merge and integrate intelligently, and resist the temptation to throw everything in the air for the sake of “instant change”.
Culture is the hard bit: A major thread was that structural reform won’t land unless you invest in the “people system”: team-building, leadership development, and a common way of working across very different cultures. Richard also stressed using respected existing leaders as anchors so change feels navigable, not frightening.
Political skills count: Richard’s view of the “GBR era” leader isn’t a lone hero but someone who can build a high-performing blended team, communicate success and progress properly, and operate confidently in the political reality of UK rail, earning enough confidence from Whitehall so the industry is trusted to run with more freedom.

About Richard Brown

Richard Brown CBE is a senior British transport executive. He was Chairman of Eurostar until June 2013, and Chief Executive from 2002 to 2010. A former chair of the Association of Train Operating Companies and former president of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, among numerous other roles in the industry, he has served on the board of HS2 Ltd since 2012.

Friday Jan 16, 2026

Intuitive Insights Podcast | Season 2 Episode 1: Laura Shoaf

Friday Jan 16, 2026

In this episode of Intuitive Insights, Nina Lockwood is joined by Laura Shoaf, Chair of Shadow Great British Railways, to discuss the meaning of leadership, culture change and what a truly passenger-first transport system looks like.

Laura shares her unorthodox career journey – from early customer-facing roles in the US to senior leadership in UK public transport – and explains how curiosity, a commitment to public service and saying “yes” to opportunity have combined to shape her unique path.

Together, Laura and Nina talk through what good leadership truly means, why learning the right lessons from failure is a vital precursor to enduring progress and how empowering the people closest to passengers can inspire meaningful change across UK rail.

What you’ll learn in this episode

Why careers don’t have to be straightforward to be successful
How frontline roles shape customer experience and reputation
The importance of honesty and clarity to effective leadership
Why it takes more than slogans to drive real culture change
What a passenger-first railway means in practice
How lessons from failure can drive future success

About Laura Shoaf

Laura Shoaf CBE is Chair of Shadow Great British Railways. With extensive experience across public both public transport and local government, Laura has led initiatives to enhance transport connectivity, economic growth and encourage skills development. She also served as one of the UK’s first Transport Champions for tackling violence against women and girls.

Thursday Nov 21, 2024

Intuitive Insights Podcast featuring Sarah Boyd

Thursday Nov 21, 2024

Nina is joined today by Sarah Boyd, MD, Lothian Buses

About Nina Lockwood
Nina is founder and CEO of Intuitive Interim & Executive Search, a boutique agency focused completely on the UK Transport sector - she can be contacted by email at nina.lockwood@intuitiverecruitment.com

About Intuitive Interim & Executive Search
Intuitive are a boutique agency focused completely on the UK Transport sector, delivering exceptional mid/ senior executive level recruitment and interim management solutions
www.intuitiverecruitment.com