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Favourite Positions
Alex
60 episodes
2 months ago
💬 Summary In this special solo episode of Work in Progress, Alex takes a step back to reflect on the biggest lessons learned so far from the series. Instead of interviewing a guest, this episode brings together the key themes that have emerged from conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs and career shapers about how work is changing and what it takes to thrive today. From the rise of AI and shifting career paths to the importance of personal brand and self-care, Alex shares insights, storie...
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💬 Summary In this special solo episode of Work in Progress, Alex takes a step back to reflect on the biggest lessons learned so far from the series. Instead of interviewing a guest, this episode brings together the key themes that have emerged from conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs and career shapers about how work is changing and what it takes to thrive today. From the rise of AI and shifting career paths to the importance of personal brand and self-care, Alex shares insights, storie...
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Favourite Positions
Episode 10: Work In Progress - Alex Young
💬 Summary In this special solo episode of Work in Progress, Alex takes a step back to reflect on the biggest lessons learned so far from the series. Instead of interviewing a guest, this episode brings together the key themes that have emerged from conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs and career shapers about how work is changing and what it takes to thrive today. From the rise of AI and shifting career paths to the importance of personal brand and self-care, Alex shares insights, storie...
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2 months ago
17 minutes

Favourite Positions
Episode 09: Work In Progress - Olly Haddock
💬 Summary In this episode of Work in Progress, we speak to Olly Haddock – solicitor, innovation specialist at Weightmans and founder of The Careers Edit – about redefining success, building careers that feel authentic and why networking desperately needs a rebrand. Alongside his legal practice, Olly helps lead innovation projects at Weightmans, creating tech-driven solutions to make law more efficient and client-focused. Through The Careers Edit, he’s built a global community of over 50,000 p...
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2 months ago
46 minutes

Favourite Positions
Episode 08: Work In Progress - Emilie Lashmar
💬 Summary In this episode of Work in Progress, we speak to Emilie Lashmar – brand partner, community builder, and Director of GCUC UK – about the evolving world of work, the role of purpose in retention, and how space design shapes culture. With over 15 years’ experience in brand, marketing, and events, and nearly a decade shaping coworking and creative spaces, Emilie shares her take on the future of flexibility, the difference between performative and authentic values, and what younger gener...
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3 months ago
37 minutes

Favourite Positions
Episode 07: Work In Progress - Solomon Mehta-Slade
💬 Summary In this episode of Work in Progress, we speak to Solomon Mehta-Slade – creator of Mental Fitness workshops for organisations, coach, and co-founder of The Change:Maker Collective – about building inner stability so you can thrive at work and beyond. Sol explains how his workshops help people build the mental strength and emotional resilience to perform under pressure, recover quickly from setbacks, and collaborate with more ease. He shares how his own mental health challenges led hi...
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3 months ago
42 minutes

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Episode 06: Work In Progress - Austin Okolo
💬 Summary In this episode, we speak to Austin Okolo – founder of Gen Z Recruits and a leading voice for Gen Z in the world of work – about turning lived experience into lasting impact. Austin shares how his entrepreneurial journey began with selling football boots at school and how it evolved into a mission to fix a broken job market. We talk about building confidence from the ground up, creating opportunities where none exist and why visibility and vulnerability are powerful tools for career...
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3 months ago
43 minutes

Favourite Positions
Episode 05: Work In Progress - Hannah Sosovicka
💬 Summary In this episode, we speak to Hannah Sosa – founder of Subtle Series and host of the Awfully Quiet podcast – about redefining career progression for quietly ambitious people. Hannah shares the inspiration behind her unique career platform, how she balances a full-time corporate career with building her own business, and why she believes introspection is an underrated leadership trait. We discuss everything from self-expression to personal branding, from building networks that work fo...
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3 months ago
41 minutes

Favourite Positions
Episode 04: Work In Progress - Joseph Liu
💬 Summary In this episode, we speak to Joseph Liu – career consultant, speaker and host of Career Relaunch – about what it really takes to pivot your career, build a personal brand that feels authentic and find confidence through action. Joseph shares the journey from med school dropout to global speaker, brand strategist and coach. He talks about how to build a narrative that supports your next move, why networking is your most powerful tool in a career shift and how your digital first impre...
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4 months ago
42 minutes

Favourite Positions
Episode 03: Work In Progress - Kaia Allen-Bevan
💬 Summary In this episode, we speak to Kaya Allen-Bevan – founder of Youth the Gap and Edge of Difference – about what it really means to build inclusive workplaces, protect your energy and keep showing up with purpose. Kaya opens up about how her own lived experience fuelled her work in advocacy and DEI. From early activism to launching two mission-driven businesses, she shares the realities of what it takes to do this work – emotionally, financially and professionally. We cover everything ...
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4 months ago
46 minutes

Favourite Positions
Episode 02: Work In Progress - Cameron MacRae
💬 Summary In this episode, we sit down with Cameron MacRae – Global Director at Bottle Rocket Search – to talk all things work, hiring and how to know if a job is actually right for you. From front-of-house roles in coworking to global leadership in commercial real estate, Cameron shares a decade’s worth of lessons on what’s changed since Covid, how to protect your energy, and why understanding your own boundaries is the key to landing a role you love – and growing in it. We also get honest ...
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4 months ago
57 minutes

Favourite Positions
Episode 01: Work In Progress - Mary Kemp
💬 Summary In this episode, we chat to Mary, co-founder of AI Potential, about what it really means to work with AI – and how to use it to get ahead, especially if you’re early in your career or part of an underrepresented group in tech. Mary talks openly about her journey – from building AI tools to teaching people how to use them with confidence. She makes the case for why AI should be a skill you practise, not just a tool you fear, and how soft skills (which women often excel in) are becom...
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4 months ago
45 minutes

Favourite Positions
Episode 10: Career Unlocked - Rose Rowkins
Episode description: In this deeply impactful final episode of the Career Unlocked series, Alex sits down with Rose Rowkins, a passionate and experienced Suicide Prevention Trainer. Rose shares her journey from growing up in North West London to becoming a leading advocate for suicide prevention. Throughout the conversation, Rose opens up about her career path, which includes working as a Samaritans volunteer, training prisoners in listening skills, and creating the innovative "Talking about ...
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1 year ago
50 minutes

Favourite Positions
Episode 09: Career Unlocked - Dean Connell
Episode description: In this thought-provoking episode of Career Unlocked, Alex sits down with Dean Connell, a creative director with over two decades of experience in the interior design industry and the founder of the innovative design consultancy, I-AM.D.C. Dean shares his journey from growing up in inner-city London to becoming a leading voice in sustainable and circular design. He discusses the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including his transition from working at Phones4U to s...
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1 year ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Favourite Positions
Episode 08: Career Unlocked - Molly Johnson-Jones
Episode description: In this episode of 'Favourite Positions: Careers Unlocked,' Alex chats with Molly, Co-Founder of Flexa, to explore her journey from working on a farm during her childhood to creating a groundbreaking platform that redefines flexible working. Molly shares her unique experiences, including a rigorous gap year, her university life at Oxford and her career in investment banking, which ultimately led her to identify a significant gap in the market. Discover the motivatio...
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1 year ago
48 minutes

Favourite Positions
Episode 07: Career Unlocked - Hannah Cox
Episode description: In this episode of Careers Unlocked, Alex chats with Hannah Cox, Director of betternotstop and The Better Business Network. Hannah shares her journey from her challenging childhood in South London to becoming a successful business leader and advocate for sustainability. She opens up about her experiences with bullying, a cancer diagnosis and the loss of family members, all of which shaped her resilience and drive. Discover how Hannah transitioned from running her o...
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1 year ago
1 hour 3 minutes

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Episode 06: Career Unlocked - Rifa Thorpe-Tracey
Episode description: In this episode of 'Favourite Positions: Careers Unlocked,' Alex sits down with Rifa Thorpe-Tracey, a multifaceted professional known for her contributions to the digital and creative industries, as well as her efforts in empowering women through coaching and community initiatives. From her upbringing in South London with a Mauritian background to her journey in the tech world and beyond, Rifa shares how these experiences shaped her path. Discover her insights on using in...
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1 year ago
51 minutes

Favourite Positions
Episode 05: Career Unlocked - Olamide Majekodunmi
Episode description: In this episode of 'Favourite Positions: Careers Unlocked,' Alex chats with Olamide Majekodunmi, the inspiring founder of 'All Things Money,' to delve into her journey of promoting financial literacy and inclusion among young adults. From her early life in East London to her unexpected transition into entrepreneurship during the pandemic, Ola shares how these experiences have shaped her mission to educate others about personal finance. Discover the motivation behind 'All ...
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1 year ago
43 minutes

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Episode 04: Career Unlocked - Mike Turner
Episode description: In this episode of Favourite Positions, Alex chats with Mike Turner, co-founder of Bird & Blend, a unique tea company known for its innovative blends and strong community focus. Mike shares his journey from his early days in Manchester and Warwickshire, to his experiences as a ski instructor in Canada and how he and his Co-Founder Krisi built Bird & Blend from the ground up. Learn about the challenges and triumphs of starting a business, the importance of su...
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1 year ago
49 minutes

Favourite Positions
Episode 03: Career Unlocked - Stefanie Sword-Williams
Episode description: In this episode of 'Favourite Positions: Careers Unlocked,' Alex sits down with Stefanie Sword-Williams, the dynamic founder of 'Fuck Being Humble,' to explore her journey of embracing authenticity and self-promotion in the workplace. From her early life experiences growing up across different continents to the challenges she faced in toxic work environments, Stef shares how these shaped her resilient and adaptable nature. Discover the inspiration behind 'Fuck Being...
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1 year ago
57 minutes

Favourite Positions
Episode 02: Career Unlocked - Bud Johnston
Episode description: In this episode of Favourite Positions, Alex sits down with Bud, the founder of BARCO, Boxless and Men of Melanin. Bud shares his journey from growing up in Brighton, navigating challenges in the education system, and pursuing a career in professional basketball to becoming a prominent figure in community activism and business consultancy. Learn about his initiatives aimed at improving inclusivity, sustainability and mental health support for men of colour. Bud's st...
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1 year ago
56 minutes

Favourite Positions
Episode 01: Career Unlocked - Bailey Greetham-Clark
Episode description: In this episode of Favourite Positions, Alex sits down with Bailey Greetham-Clark, the founder of Be Great Fitness. Bailey shares his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a prominent figure in the health and fitness industry. Discover how he turned his struggles into a mission to make fitness accessible to all, especially vulnerable groups. Bailey's story is a testament to the power of resilience, passion and community-driven initiatives. Key p...
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1 year ago
43 minutes

Favourite Positions
💬 Summary In this special solo episode of Work in Progress, Alex takes a step back to reflect on the biggest lessons learned so far from the series. Instead of interviewing a guest, this episode brings together the key themes that have emerged from conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs and career shapers about how work is changing and what it takes to thrive today. From the rise of AI and shifting career paths to the importance of personal brand and self-care, Alex shares insights, storie...