CMS Unscripted
Episode 5 – Kindness, leadership and mental resilience – Vanessa Whitman, Partner
Are people more anxious – or just more willing to say so? Vanessa Whitman reflects on how attitudes have shifted over the past 20 years, why anxiety feels more visible in today’s workplace, and what’s changed as stigma has fallen. This episode explores psychological safety, generational differences and why openness – not silence – has reshaped how people show up at work.
Episode 4 – Favourite clients and female founders – Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon, Partner and Co-head of Consumer and Retail
Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon joins CMS Unscripted to unpack the story behind LeadHers and what it really takes to back female founders beyond the earliest stages. A conversation about optimism and allyship, the power of relationships at work (and at home), and why “doing it all” is a myth best left behind.
Episode 3 – Lego, listening & client loyalty – Adrian Bell, Managing Partner
As he prepares to step into the role of Managing Partner for CMS UK and its international offices, Adrian Bell joins CMS Unscripted to talk about focus, culture and client relationships. From mindful Lego builds to disciplined leadership and showing up for clients when it matters most, Adrian shares how he plans to build on momentum while staying grounded in listening and loyalty.
Episode 2 – Not messed it up – Stephen Millar, Executive Partner
As he transitions from Managing Partner of CMS UK and its international offices to CMS Executive Partner, Stephen Millar reflects on ten years of leadership, the launch of The CMS Strategy 2030, and the importance of judgment. A conversation about momentum, community, mentoring, and why difficult challenges are best met by simply taking the next step.
Episode 1 – Glass half full – Charlie Currier, Senior Partner
From growing up in a single-parent household to leading a global law firm, Charlie Currier - Senior Partner for CMS UK and its international offices - shares the values that guide him: fairness, optimism and respect. He talks about culture, managing his “social battery,” embracing AI, and why relationships - not transactions - will define the future of the profession.
