How A Degree Apprenticeship Built A Cisco HR Leader with Beth Taylor

Send us Fan MailWhat if the career path you're meant to follow isn't the one everyone expects?In this episode of Get Amplified, we sit down with Beth Taylor, Country Lead for UK and Ireland People and Communities at Cisco, to explore how feeling average at school, and later discovering her neurodiversity ultimately shaped a successful career in HR leadership.Choosing a degree apprenticeship over the traditional university route gave Beth the opportunity to earn, learn, and gain real-world experience from day one. She shares how practical learning, supportive mentors, and unexpected opportunities helped her build confidence, credibility, and a career she loves.We also discuss trust, psychological safety, leadership through change, and why creating space for growth matters now more than ever.In this episode, we cover:Choosing a degree apprenticeship and learning through experienceDiscovering neurodiversity and finding supportive workplacesThe power of networking, mentors, and chance conversationsBuilding trust and psychological safety in teamsLeading through change with openness and shared ownershipCreating protected development time through Cisco's "Time to Grow"Better career conversations and the question: "What would you like to be known for?"We would love you to follow us on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplified-group/