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How did I end up here?
by Suzie Leveson
My name is Suzie Leveson, an HR Consultant and Leadership Coach. My podcast features people from all walks of life talking about how we pivot, learn and end up where we are today. For most of us how we got here was not a straight forward road. Enjoy the stories, conversations and lessons learnt from inspiring people about the path that has led them so far...
Episodes
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You Are Unique - Alison Thomas - How did I end up here?
In this episode, Alison Thomas of Unique ad Loved, shares the surprising ways her diverse experiences, working with homeless women, traveling across five continents, and leading a regional organisation to a national one, shaped her understanding of identity, justice, and purpose. You'll discover...
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From Bar Work to Flying Shark - Greg Malone - How did I end up here?
Most people settle for a safe career path—Greg chose to live a life filled with wild adventures, from managing live performances across the globe to fire breathing on beaches. His story is a masterclass in embracing the unknown and turning passion into a thriving business. I chat to Greg Malone…
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The Path from Numbers to People - Michelle Briggs - How did I end up here?
Michelle’s story is a masterclass in how to harness life's disruptions to discover your true self and forge a purpose-driven path. From her early days crunching numbers to navigating redundancies, a global pandemic, and finally finding her passion in psychotherapy, her journey demonstrates that...
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The Career Pivot That Found Love - Kaily Nathan
Kaily Nathan, founder of Delightful Dating, shares her unexpected journey from a play assistant to an occupational therapist to a Dating Coach. It all started with a desire to help others. There have been a few twists and turns, but Kaily's story reminds us that our paths aren’t always linear…
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How a Bank Job at 16 Led to a Holistic ADHD Coaching Business - Claire Tavernor - How did I end up here?
Claire Tavernor is a certified holistic ADHD and breathwork coach, with a background in sales, wellbeing, and deeply personal healing. Her work combines lived experience with professional expertise to empower women to embrace their full selves without shame or judgment. In this episode, Claire...
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From Suffolk Village to City Newsrooms - Sarah Matthews - How did I end up here?
Sarah Matthews is a PR and marketing specialist, known for her engaging storytelling and fearless curiosity. Her journey from local journalist to independent consultant offers invaluable insights into navigating change, building genuine relationships, and making your work truly matter. Whether...
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Doing the Thing: How Curiosity and Opportunity Shaped Jack Follis’ Career
In this episode of How Did I End Up Here?, I’m joined by Jack Folliw, a business growth specialist at digital marketing agency QBD. But Jack’s path to the world of digital marketing has been anything but straightforward. From studying journalism and writing for magazines, to volunteering in…
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From Chocolate to Silver - Jodie King - How did I end up here?
In this episode of the podcast, I welcome Jodie King, a talented jewellery designer and graphic designer whose career path took some unexpected turns. Join us as we explore Jodie’s journey from her first job to the creation of her unique jewellery line, Cocobelle Jewellery....
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From Parties to Projects: Mark Shevill's Entrepreneurial Journey - How did I end up here?
In this engaging podcast episode, Mark Shevill shares his entrepreneurial journey from organising school parties to founding Nexus 360, a technology company focused on innovative digital solutions for SMEs. He discusses his early career in IT, the challenges of running a business, and the...
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Embracing the 'yet' mindset - Holly Payet - How did I end up here?
I had the pleasure of recording this brilliant podcast episode with Holly Payet of The Intentional Inbox. Holly talks about how she has navigated the twists and turns of her career so far. About embracing the 'yet' mindset, operating from a position of strength and finding your 'Board'. I hope…
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I used to be an Alien (Seriously!) - Mark Chawner - How did I end up here?
My guest is Mark Chawner, an Implementation Manager in tech. From supermarket shifts to becoming an alien in a London attraction, Mark’s career path is anything but conventional. In this episode, we explore how he navigated uncertainty, unexpected opportunities, and career changes to become an...
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Breaking Barriers: A Woman's Path in Engineering - Claire Hamlett-Ledger
In this engaging conversation, Claire Hamlett-Ledger shares her remarkable journey from aspiring pilot to successful entrepreneur. She discusses her early career in engineering, the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field, and her transition into aerospace. Claire's experiences…
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Catering, Classic Cars, Clarinets and Chartered Surveying - Nicola Zadrozny
From outdoor catering to charter surveying, Nicola's path is anything but ordinary! In this episode, Suzie Leveson interviews Nicola Zadrozny, the founder of Bramble and Wag Chartered Surveyors and Valuers. Nicola shares her unique career journey, starting from her early jobs in catering to her...
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Deborah Lacy - Teaching, Therapy and Transatlantic Adventures
In this conversation, Deborah Lacy discusses her journey of overcoming childhood trauma stemming from domestic violence. She reflects on how these experiences shaped her adult relationships and sense of self, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and personal growth in healing. She talk...
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Lucy Newman - Marine Biologist to Copywriter...
From retail, to marine biology to teaching to content writer! In this episode I chat with the brilliant Lucy Newman of Lucy Newman Copy. Lucy is a content writer and strategist and has had quite the journey, so enjoy listening to how she ended up here. https://www.lucynewmancopy.com/
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From Sausage Factory to Podcast Producer; Ellie Codling's Inspiring Journey
In the ever-evolving world of media, Ellie Coddling has carved her niche as a podcast producer, bringing her unique experiences and insights to the forefront. This episode explores her remarkable journey, from humble beginnings in a sausage factory to becoming a key player in the podcasting...
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How did I end up here? - Sam Parker
In this episode, Sam Parker shares her beautifully non-linear path—from a restless student with no “plan,”, finding freedom in Melbourne, thriving in consumer research, retraining as a Pilates Instructor, and ultimately helping busy people enjoy cooking as a Thermomix advisor and host of her...
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How did I end up here? - Dr Sarah Holmes
It was a pleasure to chat with Dr. Sarah Holmes on this episode. Sarah is a renowned Researcher in the areas of children families and faith. Sarah's journey has been one of follow passions and interests and doors as they open. Have a listen to find out how she ended up here.
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How did I end up here? - Katie Deacon
This is a great episode with Katie Deacon, Solution Focused Hypnotherapist. Exploring how life takes us on a journey and if we follow it we find our passion and we find our tribe. The threads through the peaks and troughs of life have led Katie through. Do have a listen to find out how she ended…
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How did I end up here? - Toni Robinson
Toni Robinson is an award winning vocal director, Vocal Arranger, Songwriter, Vocal Producer, Choir Director, Curator and Composer. Toni is an incredible singer and if you have heard the Just Eat advert, you have heard her sing!! From starting a psychology degree to touring with Jess Glynne, to...
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How did I end up here? - Martina Lacey
Martina Lacey is Managing Partner for Growth at a global digital agency. Martina is definitely someone who take the opportunities presented to her and it has brought her a long way. Have a listen to fin out how she ended up here.
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How did I end up here? - Claire Clements
It's time to put your positive pants on! In this episode I got to chat to the lovely Claire Clements, owner and founder of Positive Pants. She gets to help children and families find and have the tools to help them with their mental health. Claire has had quite the journey of her own, all of…
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How did I end up here? - Claire Tomlinson
Claire Tomlinson is an interior designer with her own business, Plot Design. She works in domestic and commercial interior design, have a listen to find out the twists and turns that led her to where she is today via Ikea! Everyone's interior dream! Note - This episode contains discussion around...
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How did I end up here? - Kelly Cookson
Kelly Cookson is a Marketing Strategist, copywriter and email marketing expert. Have a listen to this great episode to find out how Kelly went from she ended up here.
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How did I end up here? - Gemma Wilkes
Gemma Wilkes is a Lifestyle. Brand and Head shot Photographer and founder of Single and Mingle. Have a listen to find out how she ended up here.
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How did I end up Here? - Deirdre Westwood
Deirdre Westwood is an Executive Leader for Tropics skincare. In this episode we find out how Deirdre went from being a Nurse to where she is to day and she has a great story of calling, passion, care and serendipity. Have a listen to find out how she ended up here....
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How did I end up here? - Kirsty Broder
Dr Kirsty Broder is a Dentist and Facial Aesthetics Practitioner with an interest in women's health aging and the menopause. This is a great episode demonstrating that even within a linear passion and career their can be many twists and turns. Do have a listen and find out how Kirsty ended up here!
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How did I end up here? - Tim Mitchell
Tim Mitchell is a dedicated craftsman and the founder of Mitchells Wood Studio, based in Nottinghamshire. After spending 23 years as an Occupational Therapist in Trauma and Orthopaedics, Tim made a bold career shift to pursue his passion for woodworking and craftsmanship. Specialising in the…
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How did I end up here? - Ana Bennett
My Christmas special guest for the last podcast episode of 2024 is Ana Bennett. Moving from Croatia to the UK and now living in Australia, have a listen to her story and how she ended up here with brave decisions and courage to go out and get what you want from life.
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How did I end up here? - Penny Clemmow
Penny Clemmow is has pivoted her career multiple times. Starting out as a Pharmacist and now running ScreenPop Networking and being a business strategist. Have a listen to her journey and how she ended up here.
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How did I end up here?- Lisa Wood
In this episode I talk to the fabulous Lisa Wood from www.lisalovesstyle.com Lisa has gone from the classroom to the fitting room and created a fantastic business helping people from colour consultations to wardrobe edits, personal shopping to corporate talks about styling and so much more…
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How did I end up here? - John Robert Davis
Dr John Robert Davis runs an independent research group as a Dean Prize Fellow and he is currently a Research Fellow leading the Hungry Tissue lab. Have a listen to find out how he has gone from rural Scotland to Manchester via South East London, with a lot of comedy thrown in!
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How Did I end up here? - Julie Anne Man
On this episode, I talk to Julie Anne Man who has gone from stressed out, overwhelmed Doctor to travel entrepreneur. Have a listen to how she ended up here. You can find her here: Travel with Julie Anne Sensitive topics are discussed.
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How did I end up here? - Jesse Duley
In this episode I talk to Jesse Duley, Musician and Worship pastor. Have a listen to find out how he ended up here. How he went from London to Scotland, Rock star to Worship Pastor!
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How did I end up here? - Lee McDade
In this episode we hear how Lee McDade always knew what he wanted to do with his life but how the twists and turns led him on a path he hadn't expected but was made to do. Lee talks about some difficult subjects from his own personal experience and encourages us all to seek the help we need when…
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How did I end up here? - Damon McCollin-Moore
Damon is the Managing Director of a fabulous design agency ifour with alot of wisdom to offer. So let's find out how he ended up here...
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How did I end up Here? - Lee Gadsby
It's Christmas in July! Lee Gadsby is Mrs Christmas and has my dream job. Have a listen to find out how she ended up here.
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How did I end up here? - Domini Harewood
Domini Harewood has been an HR Professional for over 25 years who has worked across industries in a variety of countries. She is also a Non-Exec Director at the University of the West of England and Trustee and Chair of the People & Culture Committee for Lead Academy Bristol. If that wasn't…
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How did I end up here? - Sue Iqbal
In this episode the wonderful Sue Iqbal talks through the key moments and decisions that have brought her to where she is today, through the world of education and into leadership development and coaching. Have a listen to find out how she ended up here.
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How did I end up here? - Claire Singers
First episode in the new season is with the incredible Claire Singers. Claire is an Executive Coach and has had an eventful career in PR, particularly in the music industry. Have a listen to find out how she ended up here.
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How did I end up here? Christmas Special Guest - David Chawner
Unfortunately Father Christmas was not available for my Christmas podcast episode as he is quite busy this time of year, so instead I got hold of my Father! This special episode is with my Dad, David Chawner. It's a super fun with some extra Christmas questions thrown in! So, have a listen to…
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How did I end up here? - Janeen Alexis Alexander
In this episode I chat with the fabuolous Janeen Alexis Alexander. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I loved chatting to her about working in the world of drama therapy in the NHS and her creative entrepreneurial businesses. Have a listen to find out how she ended up here.
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How did I end up here? - Jeniya Gwendu
In this episode I chat with the absolutely gorgeous inside and out Jeniya Gwendu. From Zimbabwe to the UK, inspired by and inspiring through sport. Have a listen to find out how she ended up here.
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How did I end up here? - Sara Ginn
I loved talking to my wonderful fellow coach Sara Ginn in this episode, all about how she ended up here. From relocating from South Africa to the UK as a teenager to a creative route to gaining her degree and all of lifes ups and downs along the way. Have a listen to find out how she ended up here.
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How did I end up here? - Kate Foster
My guest in this episode is the fabulous Kate Foster. Have a listen to find out how she went from working with horses to where she is today with a little bit of law thrown in for good measure.
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How did I end up here? - Hannah Miller
Great episode where I talk to Hannah Miller. Hannah is the Founding Director of Sidekick, an organisation that include coaching, leadership and management training, Strengths based coaching and course like The Purpose Pursuit. Have a listen to find out Hannah went from Advertising to where she is...
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How did I end up here? - Gill Phillips
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Gill Phillips all about how she has ended up where she is today and all the swerves and turns that brought her here. Gill is a writer, artist, mother and grandmother, speaker, mentor and charity trustee and so much more besides. I hope you…
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How did I end up here? - Sim Fitzgerald
From Harrods to DEI Consultant. This weeks guest is the thought provoking Sim Fitzgerald. Sim is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant for small businesses. Let's find out how they ended up here.
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How did I end up here? - Jane Day
It was great to chat to Jane Day in this episode, exploring life and all it's curve balls and the importance of looking after ourselves. Jane Day is the Centenary Enabler for the Baptist Union, working across Specialist Teams, Associations, colleges and churches to encourage and equip women in...
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How did I end up here? - Sophia Otukpe
In this episode I had the joy of chatting to Sophie Otukpe. Have a listen to find out how she went from volunteering in the Met Police to homeschooling in Texas.
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My name is Suzie Leveson, an HR Consultant and Leadership Coach. My podcast features people from all walks of life talking about how we pivot, learn and end up where we are today. For most of us how we got here was not a straight forward road. Enjoy the stories, conversations and lessons learnt from inspiring people about the path that has led them so far...
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My name is Suzie Leveson, an HR Consultant and Leadership Coach. My podcast features people from all walks of life talking about how we pivot, learn and end up where we are today. For most of us how we got here was not a straight forward road. Enjoy the stories, conversations and lessons learnt...
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