'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:
Matthew Wragg is the CEO at Gattaca Plc. Parent company to Matchtech, Infosec People and Gattaca Projects , where he’s spent over two decades rising through 12 roles to lead the company. Known for his people-first approach and belief in learning through hard graft, Matthew brings deep insight into recruitment, leadership, and resilience.
Episode Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:20 Matthew’s first job and “get the hell out if it’s not learning” mindset
4:10 From door‑to‑door sales to recruitment: the pivot
7:05 What “hard graft” really means and why it matters
10:22 The role of emotional intelligence in recruitment
13:35 How recruitment has stayed the same — and what’s changed
16:40 Building a team game, not just a desk/mini‑business
19:12 The power of curiosity: “everybody knows something you don’t”
22:30 What makes a great recruiter and what the industry gets wrong
25:45 Inside Gattaca PLC: culture, identity & client‑candidate impact
29:10 Matthew’s “duvet‑flip” moment: what wakes him up in the morning
32:05 Financial decisions, bold steps & money tips
35:20 Career reflections: loyalty, learning and making yourself redundant
38:00 Closing thoughts & take‑aways
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