EPIC – Making Work Better
How EPIC thinks about work, leadership and organisational performance
I’m Gary Cookson – practitioner, author and advisor on modern work, leadership and people strategy. I’ve spent more than 25 years in senior HR, organisational design, leadership and performance roles, and now work with organisations across sectors to help them solve real people challenges with practical, human solutions.
Work should feel purposeful, not punishing.
Leadership should feel confident, not performative.
HR should feel influential, not constantly firefighting.
Organisations should feel aligned, not permanently tense.
That’s the heart of how EPIC approaches organisational work — practical, honest, human.
More about Gary, EPIC's Director
• 25+ years in senior HR, L&D, OD and leadership roles across multiple sectors.
• Author of The Squeezed Middle, Making Hybrid Working Work and HR for Hybrid Working
• Trusted advisor, facilitator and speaker
• Known for practical solutions, deep experience and human insight.
After two decades working inside organisations – as a leader, partner and practitioner – I’ve learned that the real challenges of work aren’t solved in boardrooms or policy manuals. They’re solved in honest conversations, careful thinking, and practical steps that deal with the real day-to-day reality of work and leadership.
If you’re looking for thoughtful, grounded support with leadership, culture, hybrid work or people strategy — let’s explore what might help next.
Need help improving performance? Get in touch with Gary today
