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Short: Femke De Jager on failing better
How do we innovate? Often, says Femke De Jager, by failing. The keys to success are resilience and persistence. Its all about trying things out, sometimes failing, but always learning. Throughout her
Episode 32: Mangroves, drones, and data
We need to manage our coast lines to reduce the impact of climate change. But coastal areas, and mangroves in particular, also offer one of the most effective naturebased mechanisms for capturing carb
Short: Michael Neuhaus – A career in listening
How can business development professionals help customers find solutions they may not even know they need? That has been Michael Neuhauss mission, in a career at Fugro spanning three decades. Every s
Episode 31: The changing role of the CFO
We live in a fast changing world, with impacts on how we all work. Thats as true for those in finance and leadership, as it is for anyone. In this episode we sit down with Fugro CFO Barbara Geelen to
Short: Jeff Richardson on the UK’s HM Coastguard
Jeff Richardson is an experienced Remote Operations Centre Manager however, we spoke to him for this episode not about his job but what it is he does in his spare time: he is a dedicated volunteer Coa
Short: Katherine Scrimgeour on thinking differently
Earlier this year, Katherine Scrimgeour posted on LinkedIn about her own experiences of dealing with dyslexia. Its a condition that can undermine confidence at work, but that doesnt mean it should h
Episode 30: Cutting Carbon at sea
As we travel through the energy transition, we must rapidly develop new forms of propulsion that reduce or eliminate carbon emissions. This has been a key driver of research and development at vessel
Short: David Tindall – From rocks to innovation
How does experience in the field inform product innovation? David Tindall trained as a geologist, before working as a cone penetration testing (CPT) truck operator. After years travelling the world, h
Episode 29: Women inspiring girls, in sport and business
How can we help the next generation of girls set and achieve their goals? Often, by showing them what other women have achieved, and sharing the expertise they developed on the way. This autumn, champ
Short: Paul Lawrie – Learning and Mentoring
Paul Lawrie has had an impressive career as a golf pro, with 19 professional wins to his name. But he was a latecomer to the game. He only focussed on golf once he had accepted he wasnt going to make