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Favourite Positions

Alex
Personal Branding
Linkedin
Artificial Intelligence
Burnout
Leadership
Gen Z
Adaptability
Subtle Series
Youth the Gap
Strategy
Confidence
Career
Alice Benham
Flow State
Change Management
Career Progression
Grad Guide
Generative AI
Professional Networking
Corporate Finance

Conversations on careers, culture and the future of work - with the people shaping it. Hosted by Alex Young.

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Isabelle Panton
Corporate Agneon; talent and recruitment expert with a large online audience giving career advice
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Episode: Episode 10: The Modern Career Playbook - Finale
Leah Meredith
Founder of House of Hyde; Chief Brand Officer at Faves
House of Hyde / Faves
Episode: Episode 10: The Modern Career Playbook - Finale
Terry Thomas
Founder of Beyond and Co; advises leaders to treat visibility as a growth tool
Beyond and Co
Episode: Episode 10: The Modern Career Playbook - Finale
James Pates
Software developer, automation specialist, founder of Solve Studio
Solve Studio
Episode: Episode 09: The Modern Career Playbook - James Pates
Jemima Carr-Jones
Creative strategist, photographer, founder of Loved Studios; head of content at The Circle
Loved Studios; The Circle
Episode: Episode 08: The Modern Career Playbook - Jemima Carr-Jones
Alice Benham
Business strategist, entrepreneur, founder of On Paper, host of Starting The Conversation
On Paper; Starting The Conversation (podcast)
Episode: Episode 06: The Modern Career Playbook - Alice Benham
Anne-Sophie Fluri
Neuroscientist, former academic, founder/consultant in wellness and neurotech
Independent (neuroscience/wellness)
Episode: Episode 05: The Modern Career Playbook - Anne-Sophie Fluri
Teri Thomas
Founder of Beyond & Co
Beyond & Co
Episode: Episode 04: The Modern Career Playbook - Teri Thomas
Dr Hayley Dawson
Founder of Let's Talk Human Skills; creator of Human Skill School; host of Let's Talk
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Episode: Episode 03: The Modern Career Playbook - Dr Hayley Dawson

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Alex Young
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5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Really enjoying this podcast ✨

    This podcast has given me relatable insights into the work space and it is becoming my go to listen on commutes to work

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    United Kingdom3 years ago

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High-quality conversations that blend storytelling with coaching guidance.
Insightful guests who bring practical takeaways for career growth.
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Cascading relevance across tech, branding, and leadership with actionable tips.

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Episode 03: Work In Progress - Kaia Allen-Bevan
Q: What should managers do differently to genuinely support equity and belonging beyond mere conversations?
Kaia emphasizes the importance of internal communication, actionable policies beyond the letter of the law, and creating an environment where feedback is heard and acted on.
Episode 03: Work In Progress - Kaia Allen-Bevan
Q: How do you balance doing this work for impact with the financial realities of being paid for advocacy?
She discusses starting work out of passion, the moment when compensation became part of her role, and the ongoing negotiation of value, budget and impact.
Episode 03: Work In Progress - Kaia Allen-Bevan
Q: What sparked your interest in racial justice and in turning advocacy into a career?
Kaia explains it started from experiencing and addressing the lack of diversity in education, and from there her work grew through personal experience, activism, and formal opportunities like TEDx.
Episode 03: Work In Progress - Kaia Allen-Bevan
Q: Kaia, could you please introduce yourself and tell us a little about what you do?
Kaia describes herself as founder/director of Youth the Gap, a DEI-focused consultancy that identifies educational gaps and creates solutions for schools, and she explains how her work expanded into Watch This Space and Edge of Difference.
Episode 05: Work In Progress - Hannah Sosovicka
Q: What practical steps can someone take to build a personal brand that feels authentic for introverts?
Clarify what you want to be known for, document small wins regularly, and articulate your value in low-key, solution-focused moments rather than attempts at loud self-promotion.

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A thoughtful series exploring modern work, career development, and the changing world of work through conversations with practitioners, researchers, and industry leaders. Episodes frequently tackle non-linear career paths, AI and automation in the workplace, personal branding, networking, and strategies for resilience, productivity, and sustainable growth. Noteworthy angles include the emphasis on durable soft skills, practical career coaching tools, and real-world experiments in career design. The show often blends personal stories with actionable tips, making it helpful for listeners iterating their own career paths, exploring AI-assisted career tools, or seeking perspectives from people shaping culture and change in tech, branding, or or... more

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2. Leah Meredith
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4. James Pates
5. Jemima Carr-Jones
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