'My Duvet Flip,' the careers show.
Join Jack Parsons as he delves into an enthralling discussion with people and their careers, where we explore some of their most memorable instances of making mistakes and the valuable lessons they gained from them.
'My Duvet Flip,' the careers show.
Join Jack Parsons as he delves into an enthralling discussion with people and their careers, where we explore some of their most memorable instances of making mistakes and the valuable lessons they gained from them.
Episode Guest:
Graham Rogers
Graham Rogers is the Co-CEO of Homes for Students, bringing a decade of leadership experience in student accommodation and a passion for a people-first culture.
Kate Forester
Kate Forester is the Managing Director at Homes for Students, known for her straight-talking leadership style, focus on team development, and deep commitment to delivering on promises.
Episode Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:41 Meet Kate & Graham — Double Trouble
1:46 First Jobs: Paper Rounds & Waitressing
4:00 Early Money Lessons & Family Motivation
5:30 Advice for Young People Starting Out
8:00 How to Know When a Job Isn’t for You
10:35 From Waitressing to Banking to Leadership
13:20 Presence, Imposter Syndrome & Tangible Feedback
16:45 Independence & Grit in the Workplace
20:15 Climbing the Career Ladder the Right Way
23:05 Resilience: Why Young People Need More of It
26:15 Giving Feedback Without Fear
29:05 The Story Behind Homes for Students
32:00 How You Leave a Job Matters
35:15 Starting a Business: The Risks & Real Talk
38:00 Leadership Lessons from the Early Days
41:00 Building a People-First Culture
43:00 Dealing with Mucky Ducks in Business
45:00 Learning the Hard Way — Personal Reflections
47:30 What's Next for Homes for Students
49:00 Kate & Graham’s Duvet Flip
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