All Episodes

Ep. 94 Julie Chodos- “Feedback is a gift - if people think you can take it, they’ll tell you more.”

Ep. 93 Allyson Stewart-Allen- “If you don’t try it, you’ll never know what it could have been.”

Ep. 92 Kerri Vermeylen - ''Careers are built through experiences, not perfectly mapped plans.”

Ep. 91 Kathleen Ford - ''Networking is a skill that improves with practice.''

Ep. 90 Gillian Ward-''Everything in life happens for a reason, you might not know it at the time.”

Ep. 89 Alistair Johnson- ''Treat people with kindness, you never know when your paths will cross again.”

Ep. 88 Nicola Meritt - ''Resilience isn’t toughness it’s having space for things to go wrong'

Ep. 87 Seema Jones- ''You have to take ownership of your career and decide what you want.''

Ep. 86 Rhys Madoc- “Being a leader is not about knowing all the answers, but about making sure together we can get the solutions.”

Ep. 85 Connor Kinnear- ''Networking is about being authentic and making work fun.''

Ep. 84 Koree Khongphand-Buckman - ''We’re all in it together. If you’re in it for yourself, you’re in the wrong group.

Ep. 83 Kelly MacKinnon - “Nothing replaces hard work. The climb never gets easier, it just gets different.”

Ep. 82 Jules Stott - ''Curiosity, creativity, and fairness - those are my guiding traits.”

Ep 81. Adam Grainger- ''Be open to change and ask for opportunities. The worst that can happen is someone says no.”

Ep 80. Emily Rogers- “A good client experience starts with a good employee experience.”

Ep 79. Terry Williams- “If you’re willing to try a wide variety of things you will have a career that is very unexpected and incredibly meaningful.”

Ep 78. Matt Meadows- “As professional advisors we really need to show that human element in order to be the best that we can be.”

Ep 77. Vanessa Torres- “I try to look at every experience as a learning opportunity, even when it’s hard or challenging.”

Ep 76. Stephanie Larivee- When I’m speaking to staff I really try to stay focused on development rather than just management.''

Ep 75. Matt Dixon- “You’re not selling a product. In professional services, we are the product.”

Ep 74. Steve Rowan - ''“If you're at the C-Suite level...you have to have confidence without arrogance.''

Ep 73 - William Washington - III- ''When I came to work, I made sure that I brought … the person I wanted to be in the future.”

Ep 72. - Matthew Gardner - ''I think you can learn a lot faster if you throw yourself into and put yourself in difficult situations.''

Ep 71. - Heather Vadgama - ''For me, it’s important to really build a strong team culture.”

Ep. 70-Jo Rolls- “Nobody’s entitled to a career. It’s what you create yourself. It’s grabbing those opportunities and learning from people..”

Ep. 69- Melisa Rojas- “I don’t think you ever stop learning how to become a good leader.”

Ep.68-Richard Dickson: "“Communication is at the heart of everything. You get that wrong and there are all sorts of ramifications.”

Ep. 67- Daisy Williamson- “For a team, you need strong individuals but to be a strong individual you need to be in a good team.”

Ep. 66- Luke Wilson - "Teetering on the edge of fears is where the maximum growth and learning takes place."

Ep. 65- Alex Liddle, ''Anytime I get told that I can’t do something, I do it and prove that I can do it. It brings a smile to my face!”

Ep. 64- Tahisha Fugate- “Having diversity of thought and experiences can only help a firm become stronger and better.”

Ep. 63- Sophie Bowkett: ''You have to be able to pivot quickly..''

Ep. 62- Mike Beswick: “If you focus on your impact, the rest – the salary and status – will follow. Get stuff done and focus on impact.”

Ep. 61- Andy Cowie: “Marketing and business development are inextricably linked. You can’t do one without the other.”

Ep. 60- Adrian Hyde, Partner at Begbies Traynor Group - ''Never assume anything…''

Ep. 59 - Alessandra Almeida Jones, Global CMO at BCLP - ''Vulnerability can be a superpower if you use it with honesty and integrity and you do it right.''

Ep. 58 - Claire Cavanagh, Head of Talent Acquisition at Bird & Bird - "Be brave and put yourself in a position where you're out of your comfort zone."

Ep. 57 - Becky Lowe, UK & International Head of TA at CMS, "As a strong leader you’ve got to be able to promote others.”

Ep. 56 - Jon Brewer, CMO, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe - "'Being a great leader is about making those around you great."

Ep. 55 - Samantha Keen: 'Don’t be afraid to take risks!'

EP. 54 - Blandine Davies: “What drives me is bringing order to chaos and solutions to people’s problems.”

Ep. 53 - Lesley O'Leary - Chief Operating Officer at Charles Russell Speechlys '''Make sure you feel that what you do – whatever it is – matters.''

Ep. 52 - Emma Baylis - Managing Director of Interpath Advisory - “I never thought of myself as particularly ambitious. I just liked doing things that were interesting and challenging.”

Ep. 51 - Kristian Gavan - Partner at ABG Corporate Finance LLP - ''Tap colleagues as learning resources and keep building your network.''

Ep.50 - Jay Linder - Global Director of Communications - Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP - "There really is something to be said for building community and engagement in your profession."

Ep .49 - Peter Columbus - Chief BD, Marketing & Communications Officer - ''Cultivate mentorship, sponsorship and friendship all along your career journey.''

Ep. 48 - Kevin Iredell - CMO at Lowenstein Sandler '“It’s incumbent for people who get to a certain level to look out for the next generation.”

Ep. 47 - Stuart Davis - Global Director of Marketing and Business Development, Litigation, Dechert LLP - 'Keep your eyes and ears open – and your mouth shut!'

Ep. 46 - Brad McAvoy - Corporate Finance Partner, James Cowper Kreston - ''Keep on learning and investing in yourself!''

Ep. 45 - Claire Mason - Founder & CEO, Man Bites Dog - ''Choose your tribe! Surround yourself with people who support, challenge and invite you to be better every day! ''

Ep. 44 - Robin Simmonds - CEO, Wilkin Chapman Solicitors - 'One of the biggest ways of demonstrating values is getting things done.'

Ep. 43 - Kevin Hogarth - Business Adviser, Mentor and NED - 'Don't be afraid to try on many hats over the course of your career!'

Ep. 42 - Nick Waterworth - Co-Founder & Executive Chair, Ambition Group - "Building Better Futures is our mission. We're very focused on growth and playing to our strengths."

Ep. 41 - Tammy Bessinger - FS UK Markets Finance Lead at a Big 4 - “It’s just about keeping going and an inherent belief that no one else is going to come and fix your story for you!”

​Ep. 40 - Erin Lawler - Head of Marketing & Business Development, Americas, at Hogan Lovells - “You’ll be able to accomplish more when you really, genuinely enjoy what you’re doing.”

Ep. 39 - Maureen Penfold - Managing Partner at ⁠Moore Kingston Smith - “It’s really about those relationships and the people around you that make you successful.”

Ep. 38 - Mike Mellor - Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer at Pryor Cashman LLP - "In your absence, your digital footprint is you.”

Ep. 37 - Chris Hinze - Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer, Steptoe & Johnson LLP - “I like working in situations where things have just gone wrong and fixing them.”

Ep. 36 - Lee Curtis - Head of Global Sales at Simmons & Simmons - "No one is perfect and the great thing about life is the diversity of people you meet in all walks of life.”

Ep. 35. Jess Gowar - Partner, Markets & Clients, BDO UK - “Being bold doesn’t mean challenging the people around you, but sharing a different way of looking at opportunities to get the most back.”

Ep. 34 - Sue Staunton - Joint Managing Partner & Head of Life Sciences at James Cowper Kreston - "You will encounter roadblocks. Embrace the diversions and see what they bring!"

Ep. 33 - Peter Skinner - Head of Business Development & Marketing at Wedlake Bell - 'If you're going to make a mistake, make a good one. But don't make the same one!'

Ep. 32 - Susanne Pugsley - "You must retain value in who you are or no one else will value you. You have to believe in yourself first and know the threshold you won’t go below."

Ep. 31 - Doug Michael - “You don’t force people out if something’s not a good fit. You make sure whatever happens is the right answer for them.”

Ep. 30 - Eddie Bowman - 'What sets people apart is their ability to pick themselves up and keep on going. I'm all for tenacity.'

Ep. 29 - Adam Soames - 'The common theme of everything I've done is about driving change and strategic transformation.'

Ep. 28 - Rob Fowler - 'Remain true to yourself. Authenticity is key to growth and leadership.'

Ep. 27 - Sheetal Sanghvi - 'Leaders have a responsibility to bring out the best in others.'

Ep. 26 - Kristina Kicks - 'If there is a challenge, it's a time of reflection on how we can turn it around'

Ep. 25 - Owen Williams - "Careers are long. And memories are even longer...so it's vitally important to maintain healthy relationships and leave on good terms."

Ep. 24 - Sadie Baron - "If you empower and trust people it brings out the best in them."

Ep. 23 - Francis Mainoo - “Don’t try to be the smartest person in the room. You should never want to be the smartest. You should want to be in a room where you can learn and grow.”

Ep. 22 - Moira Slape - "Effective decision-making, I believe, is driven by a diverse group of people."

Ep. 21 - Caroline Allen-Monaghan - "You have to be happy in what you're doing."

Ep. 20 - Roy Sexton - "If you're in the moment and of service to people, it's going to work out."

Ep. 19 - Rosie Le Gros - "Take a chance on things. Hunt down opportunities and create them yourself."

Ep. 18 - Dominic Ayres - "Having a broad skill set but then being the expert on something really helps you in your career."

Ep. 17 - Verity Jackson-Grant - "If something needs doing and there’s no one else to do it, then often I’ll step in and pick that up.”

Ep. 16 - Bridget Uebel - “I like a challenge. I’ve always enjoyed challenges in my life and my work.”

Ep. 15 - Rippan Vig - "Being open to possibilities is certainly going to bring more opportunities."

Ep. 14 - Nick Wallis - “I love the feeling of helping people achieve their life goals.”

Ep. 13 - Lucy Rao - "One of my biggest values is integrity and you can't be perfect all the time."

Ep. 12 - Dave Gibson - "There’s always a way.”

Ep. 11 - Penny Newman - "The more senior you get, the more important it is to have a network outside of your organisation."

Ep. 10 - Leor Franks - "Work with a focus on learning"

Ep. 9 - Lorraine Gibson - "Set your sights on what it is you ultimately want to achieve"

Ep 8. Karen Snell - "Build a career doing something that you love."

Ep 7. Brian Johnson - "Your human capital is all about your relationships."

Ep 6. Paul Davies - "If a good opportunity comes along, you should look at it and consider it."

Ep 5. Marie Wadeson - "Find your voice and channel it in the right ways."

Ep 4. Sarah Draper - "It's about making a difference and doing the best you can for other people."

Ep 3. Paul Davis - "If you want a career and you want to advance, it's all about hard work"

Ep 2. Katie Cramond - "When you're presented with opportunities, it's really worth taking those with both hands."

Ep 1. Nick O'Reilly - “I don’t see the pursuit of money as the most important thing to running a business.”