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Latest Episodes
68: What I learned from writing and publishing “Taking Charge of your Career”
This week it's me in the spotlight! Join me as I share the highs and lows of co-authoring "Taking Charge of your Career" and getting it published by Bloomsbury
67: Journalist, author, festival organiser, garden designer and sometime minicab driver – Kit Peel
I met the softly spoken Kit Peel in his farmhouse kitchen in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Kit is a man who has truly followed his passions, and here he speaks candidly about his journey and what he's learned along the way.
66: Testing 25 jobs before she’s 25 – The Radical Sabbatical with Emma Rosen
Emma Rosen is embarking on the kind of sabbatical I wish I'd had the confidence to do when I was in my early 20's. Trying 25 different jobs before she's 25. Thoughtful, witty and inspirational - it was a privilege to find out about her journey.
65: Managing professional relationships – How to spot a ‘Taker’ and why ‘Giving’ wins (but only if you avoid the pitfalls)
I recently read Give & Take by Adam Grant. It's revolutionised the way I assess my professional contacts - helping me to understand what's motivating others and how I can use that knowledge to build better relationships. Here are my key learnings.
64: The things mentally strong people don’t do when job seeking – with bestselling author Amy Morin
This week I'm talking to Amy Morin, bestselling author 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do. I guess the title says it all! Her book has been a global sensation and I'm thrilled she's taken time to share her insights with us!
63: Bringing London-inspired coffeeshops & bars to Harrogate – Tim Bosworth of Hoxton North
Tim Bosworth lives and breathes the entrepreneurial life. At age 5 he decided he didn't want to be told what to do, and since then he's never looked back. Tim shares his thoughts on what it means to be an entrepreneur, the challenges and the rewards.
62: How we’ll work, live and learn in the future – David Price, author of ‘Open’
Technology is ripping apart industries before our eyes. Listen in for David's insights into how we can ride this tsunami of change, and how we equip the next generation with the skills they'll need to survive and thrive.
61: How to get more energy & have brilliant brainpower – Rebecca Hirst, from Glorious Wellness
Do you want high energy to work on your business or do well in your job? I know I do! So with a strong personal interest I interviewed Rebecca Hirst who recently gave up her highflying corporate career to ensure people are operating with peak energy.
60: Double your win rate for proposals and tenders – Scott Keyser, bid winning expert
This week I'm talking to Scott Keyser about the art of tendering for business - and about persuasive writing in general. Scott unlocks the secrets of the tendering process - something that could literally make or break your business in the early stages.
59: From corporate job to running a sustainable urban farming business with 7 figure backing in just 3 years – Kate Hofman of GrowUp
Kate Hofman joined IBM from uni on a graduate scheme. She now runs Growup, a commercial scale sustainable urban farming business. How do you make that change?! A kickstarter campaign, another £1.2m raised in funding, multiple awards and 3 years. Enjoy!