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Skilfully Speaking
Skilfully Speaking
23 episodes
1 hour ago
Welcome to Season THREE! Invaluable insight, life stories, experiences and more - Skilfully Speaking explores the skills and challenges faced by entrepreneurs, broadcasters, leaders and more...

Acquiring new skills and seizing opportunities can unlock a whole new world. In Skilfully Speaking, well-known successful people from a wide range of backgrounds pass on the secrets to their success.

Talking to skills expert and leading educationalist Jackie Grubb, they share experiences and advice aimed at inspiring others to embrace new skills and seize the opportunities in front of them. Hear from those who have had the confidence to ‘go for it’ – and take control of your future.

Supported by Babcock International.
From City College Plymouth. www.cityplym.ac.uk
Produced by Fresh Air Studios, Podcast Studio in Devon. www.freshairstudios.co.uk

Podcast host Jackie Grubb

The issues raised by the skills agenda in the South West, and nationally, have become increasingly important as businesses face up to the challenges and opportunities in front of them. 

Jackie Grubb has spent more than 30 years in a career underpinned by a passion for the development of skills, innovation and education. 

Recognised regionally and nationally as an expert in the skills arena, as Chief Executive of City College Plymouth Jackie has spearheaded a number of initiatives which have shone a spotlight on the skills issue in Plymouth and the wider South West. 

An active member, influencer and skills ambassador within the South West business community, she has led the transformation of the College to become the learning destination of choice.
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Welcome to Season THREE! Invaluable insight, life stories, experiences and more - Skilfully Speaking explores the skills and challenges faced by entrepreneurs, broadcasters, leaders and more...

Acquiring new skills and seizing opportunities can unlock a whole new world. In Skilfully Speaking, well-known successful people from a wide range of backgrounds pass on the secrets to their success.

Talking to skills expert and leading educationalist Jackie Grubb, they share experiences and advice aimed at inspiring others to embrace new skills and seize the opportunities in front of them. Hear from those who have had the confidence to ‘go for it’ – and take control of your future.

Supported by Babcock International.
From City College Plymouth. www.cityplym.ac.uk
Produced by Fresh Air Studios, Podcast Studio in Devon. www.freshairstudios.co.uk

Podcast host Jackie Grubb

The issues raised by the skills agenda in the South West, and nationally, have become increasingly important as businesses face up to the challenges and opportunities in front of them. 

Jackie Grubb has spent more than 30 years in a career underpinned by a passion for the development of skills, innovation and education. 

Recognised regionally and nationally as an expert in the skills arena, as Chief Executive of City College Plymouth Jackie has spearheaded a number of initiatives which have shone a spotlight on the skills issue in Plymouth and the wider South West. 

An active member, influencer and skills ambassador within the South West business community, she has led the transformation of the College to become the learning destination of choice.
Show more...
Education
Business,
Careers
Episodes (20/23)
Skilfully Speaking
S3 Ep1: V Levels Explained: Baroness Jacqui Smith on the Government’s New Skills Initiative
1 month ago
21 minutes

Skilfully Speaking
S2 Ep9: Dame Ruth Cairnie: Becoming the First Female Chair in Babcock’s 130-Year History, Women in Leadership, and the Power of Clear Communication
3 months ago
39 minutes

Skilfully Speaking
S2 Ep8: Melissa Johns - Auditions, Adversity & Advocacy: Melissa Johns on Making It in Media
4 months ago
35 minutes

Skilfully Speaking
S2 Ep7: Beth Mead MBE: Lessons from a Lioness – From Women's Euros Triumph to Teamwork and Tenacity
5 months ago
28 minutes

Skilfully Speaking
S2 Ep6: Judge Rob Rinder: Law, Media and the Power of Telling the Truth
5 months ago
58 minutes

Skilfully Speaking
S2 Ep5: Unlocking the Power of Digital Education: Robin Ghurbhurun on AI, Tech & Transformation
6 months ago
43 minutes

Skilfully Speaking
S2 Ep4: How to Keep Running When You Want to Quit: David Wetherill on His Marathon World Record Attempt at the 2025 TCS London Marathon
7 months ago
43 minutes

Skilfully Speaking
S2 Ep3: The Hull Boy on Running the Length of the UK and Facing His Mental Health Head-On
8 months ago
41 minutes

Skilfully Speaking
S2 Ep2: How to Stay Mentally Strong Under Pressure - Mark Foster’s Lessons from Elite Swimming
9 months ago
43 minutes

Skilfully Speaking
S2 Ep1: Empowering Women - Menopause, Health & Breaking Stigmas with Kate Muir - an International Women's Day Podcast
10 months ago
50 minutes

Skilfully Speaking
S1 Ep12: Best of Part 2 - What It Really Takes: Entrepreneurs, Olympians and Industry Leaders on Resilience, Mental Health and Authentic Success
1 year ago
52 minutes

Skilfully Speaking
S1 Ep11: Jackie Grubb - From Blue Peter Dreams to College CEO: Jackie Grubb on Education, Leadership and Lessons from City College Plymouth
1 year ago
45 minutes

Skilfully Speaking
S1 Ep10: David Lockwood - Building Skills for a Global Workforce: Babcock International CEO David Lockwood on Talent, Leadership and Staying Competitive
1 year ago
38 minutes

Skilfully Speaking
S1 Ep9: Best of Part 1 - From Classroom to Cutting Edge: Insights from Olympians, Entrepreneurs and Educators on Tech, Learning and Career Success
1 year ago
31 minutes

Skilfully Speaking
S1 Ep8: James Mackenzie-Blackman - More Than a Stage: Theatre Royal Plymouth CEO James Mackenzie-Blackman on Theatre, Skills and Community Impact
1 year ago
35 minutes

Skilfully Speaking
S1 Ep7: Dan Fitzpatrick, The AI Educator on Learning, Adapting and Thriving in the AI Age
1 year ago
45 minutes

Skilfully Speaking
S1 Ep6: Ben Towers - From Teenage CEO to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur: Ben Towers on Business Growth, Pressure and Leading at 25
1 year ago
38 minutes

Skilfully Speaking
S1 Ep5: Liz Earle MBE - From Start-Up to Self-Care: Liz Earle on Building a Beauty Brand, Business Growth and Living Well
1 year ago
43 minutes

Skilfully Speaking
S1 Ep4: Robert Halfon - Shaping the Future of Skills: Minister Robert Halfon on Education Reform, Student Struggles and Supporting Learners
1 year ago
29 minutes

Skilfully Speaking
S1 Ep3: Anna Williamson - From TV to Mental Health Advocate: Anna Williamson on Anxiety, Counselling and Breaking the Stigma
1 year ago
44 minutes

Skilfully Speaking
Welcome to Season THREE! Invaluable insight, life stories, experiences and more - Skilfully Speaking explores the skills and challenges faced by entrepreneurs, broadcasters, leaders and more...

Acquiring new skills and seizing opportunities can unlock a whole new world. In Skilfully Speaking, well-known successful people from a wide range of backgrounds pass on the secrets to their success.

Talking to skills expert and leading educationalist Jackie Grubb, they share experiences and advice aimed at inspiring others to embrace new skills and seize the opportunities in front of them. Hear from those who have had the confidence to ‘go for it’ – and take control of your future.

Supported by Babcock International.
From City College Plymouth. www.cityplym.ac.uk
Produced by Fresh Air Studios, Podcast Studio in Devon. www.freshairstudios.co.uk

Podcast host Jackie Grubb

The issues raised by the skills agenda in the South West, and nationally, have become increasingly important as businesses face up to the challenges and opportunities in front of them. 

Jackie Grubb has spent more than 30 years in a career underpinned by a passion for the development of skills, innovation and education. 

Recognised regionally and nationally as an expert in the skills arena, as Chief Executive of City College Plymouth Jackie has spearheaded a number of initiatives which have shone a spotlight on the skills issue in Plymouth and the wider South West. 

An active member, influencer and skills ambassador within the South West business community, she has led the transformation of the College to become the learning destination of choice.