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Just Beyond The CV

Rich Howell
ADHD
Women's Work Lab
Four Day Week
Mindset
Productivity
Bristol, United Kingdom
Covid-19
Labour Party
Career Pivots
Ghosting
Birmingham, United Kingdom
She's Back
Age Discrimination
Neurodiversity
Squiggly Careers
Camilla Rigby
Rachel Mostyn
NHS
Reignite Academy
Transferable Skills

Just Beyond the CV is a podcast that uncovers the real, often hidden stories behind career journeys, the gaps, pivots, setbacks and life moments no CV or LinkedIn profile shows. It challenges conventional career advice and the idea of a “perfect” path, exploring how messy, non-linear experiences shape who we become. Through honest conversations with inspiring guests, it aims to build confidence, s... more

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What if the biggest career decision you ever make isn't choosing your next job, but understanding yourself first?

In this episode of Just Beyond the CV, Rich Howell is joined by TEDx speaker, best-selling author and career strategist Erica Sosna to ... more

In this episode of Just Beyond the CV, Rich Howell speaks with Camilla and Rachel, founders of The Women’s Work Lab, about the human stories, barriers and potential often hidden behind a career gap.

Together, they explore why so many women want to w... more

In this episode of Just Beyond the CV, Rich Howell sits down with Joe Ryle, Campaign Director of the 4 Day Week Campaign, to explore one of the most debated topics in modern work culture - should we be working less?

Joe shares his unconventional car... more

Today’s guest is Lisa Unwin, who has spent years helping women return to work after career breaks. But this conversation isn’t just about careers.

It’s about identity. Because for so many women, stepping away from work to raise children can slowly b... more

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Camilla Rigby
Co-founder, Women's Work Lab
Women's Work Lab
Episode: Camilla Rigby & Rachel Mostyn: Work That Works for Mums: Women's Work Lab
Rachel Mostyn
Co-founder, Women's Work Lab
Women's Work Lab
Episode: Camilla Rigby & Rachel Mostyn: Work That Works for Mums: Women's Work Lab
Joe Ryle
Campaign director of the 4 Day Week movement
4 Day Week Campaign
Episode: Joe Ryle: The Man Getting your Fridays Back
Lisa Unwin
Author and founder of She's Back and Reignite Academy
She's Back / Reignite Academy
Episode: Lisa Unwin: She Didn't Stop. She Paused.
Dan Shirlaw
Guest discussing resilience after cancer, limb loss, and career gaps
Independent professional
Episode: Daniel Shirlaw: The Strength Behind the Career Gap
Tom Woodhams
Tech recruiter with ADHD advocacy and neurodiversity focus
Sony Sports Technology (as discussed)
Episode: Beyond Labels with Tom Woodhams: ADHD, Challenges, and a Different Kind of Success
Lauren Spearman
A marketer with brands like Sky, Netmums, Benefit Cosmetics, and Made; content creator and brand consultant focused on hiring practices and career design.
Independent (Career Ring; former Head of Influencer Marketing at Made; consultant)
Episode: Job Searching with Intention: Lauren Spearman’s Honest Journey
Helen Tupper
Co-author of Squiggly Careers and Learn Like a Lobster; Co-founder of Amazing If
Amazing If / Squiggly Careers
Episode: Helen Tupper: The Truth Behind the Squiggly Career

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Rich Howell
Host of the show, frequently discussing non-linear careers and program design.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • The podcast I didn’t know I needed

    There are podcasts that inform you, and ones that quietly shift something in you. Just Beyond the CV is the second kind. It holds two things at once: it’s made me more compassionate, with myself and others, and at the same time, more deliberate about my career decisions. If you’re at any kind of turning point in your career, this is worth your time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Visan85
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Top stuff!

    This is just brilliant. Completely different to anything out there. Loved it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WAlex2702
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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The tone is hopeful and pragmatic, with a strong emphasis on authenticity.

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Helen Tupper: The Truth Behind the Squiggly Career
Q: What role do values and networks play in navigating squiggly careers?
Helen emphasizes aligning work with core values, building supportive networks, and nurturing relationships rather than reactive, need-based networking; this combination helps sustain momentum and open doors over time.
Helen Tupper: The Truth Behind the Squiggly Career
Q: How did you decide to take the leap from a corporate role to starting your own business with Amazing If?
She describes having a proven side project, a financial runway, and strong conviction from conceptual proof of demand, plus support from trusted allies, which together reduced risk and made the pivot feasible.
Helen Tupper: The Truth Behind the Squiggly Career
Q: Talk me through what made you think perhaps sales isn't for me, and I wanted to go into marketing.
Helen explains that while sales offered early rewards and learning, she sought deeper influence over product and customer insights, which led her to pivot into marketing where she could impact the entire pipeline and leverage relationships more broadly.
Beyond Labels with Tom Woodhams: ADHD, Challenges, and a Different Kind of Success
Q: Why is it important for employers to understand the realities behind short stints on a CV?
Because short tenures can reflect neurodivergent experiences, not a lack of capability; curiosity with good intention and empathy help uncover the true story and potential.
Beyond Labels with Tom Woodhams: ADHD, Challenges, and a Different Kind of Success
Q: What's your favorite color and what does it symbolize about your CV?
Orange is the first answer, but it shifts to purple, symbolizing a neurodivergent brain that's outwardly colored and expressive, which Tom ties to his ADHD identity and storytelling.

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What is Just Beyond The CV about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on non-linear career journeys, pivots, and the real-life moments behind CVs. Guests include founders, marketers, recruiters, and researchers who discuss flexible work, career breaks, neurodiversity, and practical strategies for navigating change. Across episodes, themes of resilience, humane workplace design, and authentic storytelling emerge as tools to rethink success beyond traditional timelines. The format blends personal narrative with actionable guidance for listeners exploring pivots, return-to-work, or non-traditional career paths, making it a valuable resource for anyone questioning the conventional career ladder or seeking practical, human-centered advice.

What makes it stand out is its consistent emphasis on re... more

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1. Camilla Rigby
2. Rachel Mostyn
3. Joe Ryle
4. Lisa Unwin
5. Dan Shirlaw
6. Tom Woodhams
7. Lauren Spearman
8. Helen Tupper

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