In this episode of Life at Leyton, we sit down with Katie Swan, Senior Talent Development Executive at Leyton, to explore how learning, growth, and internal development shape our culture and our future. Katie shares her personal journey into talent development, how Leyton supports employees from their first day to long-term career progression, and why continuous learning is at the heart of our success. Whether you're considering a career with Leyton or are simply passionate about lear...

Welcome back to Season 3 of the Life at Leyton podcast where we sit down with Darragh Gaffney, our Irish Business Lead, to explore how he’s building a dynamic, ambitious team that’s driving innovation and growth across Ireland. Darragh shares his journey from science and R&D to leadership, what drew him to Leyton and how he’s shaping a culture where people feel empowered to make an impact. From opportunities in Ireland’s innovation landscape to what motivates him as a leader, this episod...

In this special episode of Life at Leyton, we sit down with Dave Sweeney, Sales Enablement Executive, who shares his journey with autism and what inspired him to open up about his experiences. Dave challenges some of the most common misconceptions about autism, explains how it can show up in the workplace in less obvious ways, and offers actionable advice for colleagues and leaders to create a more inclusive and supportive environment. We also explore how accessibility and thoughtful workplac...

In this episode of the Life at Leyton Podcast, we sit down with Wahib Nakhoul, one of our new Business Development Executives based in London. Wahib joined Leyton in October last year and has quickly made a significant impact. We delve into his career journey before joining Leyton, exploring the various sales roles he excelled in and the strategies that fueled his success. Wahib shares the motivations behind his decision to transition to Leyton, discussing the factors that gave ...

In this special season finale of the Life at Leyton Podcast, host Sarah Glanville is joined by Liam Keep and Will Kendrick from the Stepstone Group (previously known as TotalJobs), the UK’s largest hiring platform. Together, they explore Leyton’s unique approach to culture and employee engagement, discuss key trends shaping the future of work, and share insights into what candidates value most in today’s job market. Tune in for an engaging conversation on talent retention, purpose-driven work...

This episode dives into Leyton UK's Movember initiatives, focusing on the inspiring run clubs set up by Jamie and Ciaran. These clubs are about more than just fitness—they’re creating a space to break down stigmas around mental health, foster honest conversations about wellbeing, and build a supportive community. Join us as Jamie and Ciaran share their passion for running, their motivations for supporting Movember, and their commitment to making mental health a priority at Leyton UK. So grab ...

In this episode, we sit down with one of our EXO26 Outstanding Operations Performance Award Winners, Claudia Grant, to explore her journey and the key factors that have contributed to her success. Claudia shares insights into the essential skills and qualities that have helped her add value and make an impact leading learning and development for our Consulting teams across the UK. We also dive into Leyton’s robust coaching and development programme, discussing how it has supported profe...

In this episode, we sit down with our EXO26 Sales Annual Award Winners to explore their journeys and the key factors that have contributed to their success. Our panel share insights into the essential skills and qualities that have helped them thrive in the competitive world of sales, along with real-life examples of how they’ve closed deals and overcome challenges. We also dive into Leyton’s robust coaching and development programme, discussing how it has supported their professional growth ...

Hello & welcome to season 2 of the Life at Leyton podcast. Here at Leyton UK, we know our people are more than just their job. The careers of our people are part of their unique lives, and who they are as a whole person is what fundamentally contributes to their success & the success of our business. In the podcast we will spend time with one of our exceptional people from across the business, and in each episode we will look to explore the people behind their job titles, the un...

Hello & welcome to season 2 of the Life at Leyton podcast. With me, Sarah Glanville, as your host. Here at Leyton UK, we know our people are more than just their jobs. Their careers are part of their unique lives, and who they are as a whole person is what fundamentally contributes to their success and the success of our business. In the podcast, we will spend time with one of our exceptional people from across the business. In each episode, we will explore the people behind their job tit...

Hello & welcome to season 2 of the Life at Leyton podcast. Here at Leyton UK, we know our people are more than just their job. The careers of our people are part of their unique lives, and who they are as a whole person is what fundamentally contributes to their success & the success of our business. In the podcast we will spend time with one of our exceptional people from across the business, and in each episode we will look to explore the people behind their job titles, the un...

Hello & welcome to season 2 of the Life at Leyton podcast. With me, Sarah Glanville, as your host. Here at Leyton UK, we know our people are more than just their job. The careers of our people are part of their unique lives, and who they are as a whole person is what fundamentally contributes to their success & the success of our business. In the podcast we will spend time with one of our exceptional people from across the business, and in each episode we will look to explore the peop...

In todays episode we welcome Marco Spiro to the podcast. Marco leads our Client Delivery teams across the UK and today he talks about carving a career for himself at Leyton over the last 8 years. Marco decided to move away from the more traditional consulting progression path, and created a business case for investing in consulting soft skills & client relationships. Over the past 4 years that has grown into his current role leading our Client Delivery & Client Support teams, ensuring...

Hello & welcome to Season 2 of the Life at Leyton podcast. To kick off Season 2, we welcome Kevin Caie to the podcast. Kevin is a Business Development Manager in our Edinburgh office, and he has spent the last few months in preparation for one of the most grueling physical challenges anyone could think to take on - an Ironman in Hamburg this coming June. I will let Kevin tell you his story, but this is no ordinary race and his drive to push himself to the extreme is all in aid of ...

Hello & welcome to the Life at Leyton podcast. With me, Sarah Glanville, as your host. Here at Leyton UK, we know our people are more than just their job. The careers of our people are part of their unique lives, and who they are as a whole person is what fundamentally contributes to their success & the success of our business. In the podcast we will spend time with one of our exceptional people from across the business, and in each episode we will look to explore the people behind th...

Hello & welcome to the Life at Leyton podcast. With me, Sarah Glanville, as your host. In todays episode I welcome James Marden, our Northern Sales Director onto the podcast to talk about a very meaningful topic - social mobility. Jimmy has incredible insight into the importance of seeking out and welcoming in talent from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and the positive impact of hiring this way on not only for businesses but also individual people and their families. Jimmy worked wit...

Hello & welcome to the Life at Leyton podcast. Todays podcast episode is a special one. This was the only way we could think to end a month that has celebrated starting conversations about men's mental & physical health. In Episode 15 I host a Panel Interview with 5 of our male colleagues from across Leyton UK, discussing what Movember means to them, why its so important to see the business take part in Movember, how my guests handle working in a high performing culture and what...

In episode 13 I stole some time with Rebecca Fry, Associate Director of our Consulting team in Bristol. Our conversation in this episode is in two halves and I am really grateful for Rebecca’s openness to discuss both topics in this podcast. 15 months ago Rebecca joined Leyton UK from a direct competitor and we start todays conversation exploring her perspective on this move and its impact on her career. In the second half of the podcast we pivot to talk about the great news of Rebecca’s preg...

In episode 12 I sat down with Claudia Grant of our Talent Development team to talk about her decision to completely change the direction of her career after redundancy. Claudia returned to full time education as a mature student, and today she talks about her experience, the challenges and learnings, and ultimately the positive impact this has had on her career. My favourite take away from Claudia’s story is how she really turned the uncertainty and disruption of redundancy into positive acti...

In Episode 11 we have a long overdue conversation with our Head of Consulting - Elena Karadzhova. When Elena joined Leyton UK over five years ago the Consulting team looked very different than it does today. It looked like many teams within STEM & Financial Services - predominantly men. Since then Elena has been part of a movement within the business, influencing change, championing diversity & equal opportunity, and today the consulting team looks very different - boasting a 60/40 sp...