Best Canny Conversations Podcasts (2024)

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Pat Carvalho - Principal & CEO of Birmingham Metropolitan College - Part 2 31:31

21m ago31:31

31:31

In this second part of three we delve into the world of further education leadership with Pat, a seasoned leader in the sector. In this particular episode, Pat shares insights on the importance of collaboration between colleges and employers, the evolution of colleges in meeting the needs of students and businesses, and the challenges and opportuni…

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26. Alignment & Reflectors 21:26

21h ago21:26

21:26

Welcome back to the Magnetic by Design: A Human Design podcast. In Human Design, each Type has a Not-Self theme which is a feeling that comes up and is your warning sign for being out of alignment. Generators feel frustrated, Manifestors experience anger, Manifesting Generators can feel frustration or anger, for Projectors it's bitterness and Refle…

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Pat Carvalho - Principal & CEO of Birmingham Metropolitan College - Part 1 34:45

6d ago34:45

34:45

In this brand-new episode of The Canny Conversations podcast, Safaraz welcomes Pat Carvalho, the principal and CEO of Birmingham Metropolitan College. Pat begins by discusses the recent successful Ofsted inspection and the college's journey towards becoming an outstanding institution. Saf and Pat’s conversation then delves into the diverse makeup o…

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25. Manifest Your Potential Through Your Purpose with 1/3 Manifestor, Loretta Spatocco 41:20

15d ago41:20

41:20

In this episode, Loretta dives deep into her 10-year journey of embracing authenticity and the crucial role of support in personal growth and well-being. Reflecting on her experiences, she shares the wisdom and gratitude gained from balancing work-from-home life with motherhood, while passionately supporting graduates, parents returning to work, an…

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24. Interior Design Tips to Unleash Your Creativity with 3/5 Emotional MG, Michelle Canny 47:47

1M ago47:47

47:47

In this episode, I speak to Michelle Canny, an award-winning interior designer known for her ability to create warm, inviting and authentic spaces that reflect her clients' personalities. Michelle discusses her design philosophy, the importance of understanding her clients' unique styles, integrating their personal memories into their living spaces…

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23. Exploring Astrocartography with 2/4 Projector, Tyler Anuranita 40:06

2M ago40:06

40:06

Ever wondered how your astrology could influence your ideal living location? 🌎✨ Dive into the world of astrocartography in this latest episode featuring locational astrologer, holistic wellness coach and 2/4 Projector, Tyler Anuranita! We chat about how your astrological chart reveals the best places for you to live, travel, and thrive. Are there s…

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Charlotte Bosworth-Managing Director of Innovate Awarding-Part 2 41:50

2M ago41:50

41:50

In this latest episode we return to Safaraz’s conversation with Charlotte Bosworth, the Managing Director of Innovate Awards. They return to the subjects of, skills development, education, and workforce evolution. Charlotte emphasizes the importance of adapting to employer needs, broadening support beyond formal qualifications, plus enhancing workf…

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Charlotte Bosworth-Managing Director of Innovate Awarding-Part 1 38:02

2M ago38:02

38:02

In this brand-new episode of Canny Conversations Safaraz will be talking to Charlotte Bosworth, the Managing Director of Innovate Awards, an awarding organization making waves in the industry. Listen as Charlotte takes us through her journey, from a challenging upbringing to her impactful career choices. Discover the secrets behind Innovate Awards'…

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22. How Personal Struggles Led to Intuitive Innovations with 5/1 Mani Gen Marketa Bosakova 49:24

2M ago49:24

49:24

This episode explores the journey of Marketa Bosakova, a 5/1 manifesting generator, who did a remarkable 180-degree turn and bravely decided to convert her lifelong hobby and passion into a thriving new business venture. Marketa faced various challenges in her life, but instead of letting them bring her down, she used them as fuel for her entrepren…

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Sue Thexton - Managing Director at One File - Part 2 41:35

3M ago41:35

41:35

In this brand-new episode of The Canny Conversations Podcast, which is Series 5 Episode 30, We have the second half of Safaraz Ali’s conversation with Sue Thexton the Managing Director and EVP of One File, one of the technology leaders within the education sector. Their discussion continues, this week, looking at various facets of technology career…

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Sue Thexton - Managing Director at One File - Part 1 46:34

3M ago46:34

46:34

In this brand-new episode of The Canny Conversations Podcast, Safaraz is in conversation with Sue Thexton, the Managing Director and EVP of One File, one of the technology leaders within the education sector. In the first half of their talk (you’ll be able to hear the second half next week), Sue discusses One File's history and growth, as well as t…

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Jill Whittaker - The Executive Chair at HIT Training Ltd Part 2 44:11

3M ago44:11

44:11

This week we will be re-joining Safaraz,s conversation with Jill Wittaker The executive Chair of HIT Training Ltd. Jill shares her journey and wisdom, emphasizing the importance of listening, continuous learning, and surrounding oneself with talented individuals. She reflects on her organization's achievements, including being recognized as one of …

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21. How to Dial up your Magnetism by HD Type 23:45

3M ago23:45

23:45

Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome back to Magnetic By Design: A Human Design Podcast. Have you ever been drawn to someone but you’re not sure why? It’s likely it’s their energy and inherent magnetism that has attracted you to them. So in this episode I explore the very title of this podcast by sharing my unique insights about how to be magnetic by de…

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Jill Whittaker OBE - The Executive Chair at HIT Training Ltd Part 1 38:23

3M ago38:23

38:23

In this episode, Safaraz is in conversation with Jill Whittaker OBE from HIT Training, a long-standing advocate for the apprenticeship sector. In the first half of their two-part conversation, Jill shares her journey from growing up in the Midlands to receiving an OBE for her work in apprenticeships. The conversation delves into the importance of l…

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Sharon Blyfield OBE - Head of Early Careers Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Limited - Part 2 34:13

4M ago34:13

34:13

In the second half of their fascinating chat, Safaraz talks to Sharon about her involvement in Scottish apprenticeships and her role in chairing a commission on race in apprenticeships. They discuss the challenges faced by multicultural backgrounds in undertaking apprenticeships and the importance of industry partnerships. Sharon emphasizes the nee…

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20. Content Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs with with 2/4 Splenic Projector Maria Olaguivel 43:10

4M ago43:10

43:10

In this episode, Maria Olaguivel, a social media and content repurposing manager, shares her insights on making social media and content creation both easy and effective for creative entrepreneurs. She shares her unique strategic approach to repurposing content, which helps clients publish more consistently without constantly needing new ideas. Mar…

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Sharon Blyfield OBE - Head of Early Careers Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Limited Part 1 35:45

4M ago35:45

35:45

This week Safaraz is in conversation with Sharon Blyfield OBE, head of early careers at Coca-Cola Euro Pacific Partners. In the first half of this two-part chat, Safaraz and Sharon discusses her journey, her role at Coca Cola, and the organization's initiatives in apprenticeships, graduate programs, and stakeholder partnerships. Sharon will be emph…

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Scott Parkin (Part 2) from the Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP) 36:25

4M ago36:25

36:25

This week we hear the second part of Safaraz’s conversation with Scott Parkin from The Institute of Employability Professionals, they take a further look into the world of employability and professional development. In this half of their conversation, Scott reflects on his personal journey of growth and his journey as a leader over the past decade.…

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19. Navigating Midlife Awakenings & Business with 5/1 Emotional Manifesting Generator, Yas Hussain 29:41

4M ago29:41

29:41

In this episode I speak with Yas Hussain, a Confidence & Courage Activator who guides high-achieving women to live fully expressed lives rooted in self-worth and self-love. Her passion is working with other successful women and teaching them how to transform their relationship with themselves and create lives and relationships that they are proud o…

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Scott Parkin (Part 1) from the Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP) 34:39

4M ago34:39

34:39

In this episode we hear the first part of Safaraz’s conversation with Scott Parkin, from the Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP). The IEP is the international membership body for employability professionals, the people who support others gain work, progress in work, and retain work. Scott and Safaraz discuss the growth and impact of the …

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Lucy Hunte Part 2 31:05

4M ago31:05

31:05

This week, Safaraz continues his conversation with Lucy Hunte, the National Program Manager for Apprenticeships at NHS England. In this very insightful episode, Lusy reflects on her career journey and the impact she's making in the apprenticeship sector. She discusses the importance of mentorship, diversity in the workplace, and the challenges face…

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18. Having the Courage to Follow a Different Path with 1/3 Sacral Generator Elisa Lord 40:17

4M ago40:17

40:17

In this episode, I had a soulful conversation with Elisa Lord, a success and mindset coach who empowers and guides women to create a life that they never want to escape and become the woman they always wanted to be. Elisa shares her journey from corporate success to entrepreneurial exploration, her struggle with societal expectations, the pivotal r…

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Lucy Hunte Part 1 37:49

5M ago37:49

37:49

This week, Safaraz is in conversation with Lucy Hunte, the National Program Manager for Apprenticeships at NHS England. Safaraz and Lucy discusses her career journey working in apprenticeships, first at colleges and then moving to her current role at NHS England. She talks about how NHS England has embraced apprenticeships, growing from under 1,000…

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Jonathan Foot Part 2 31:56

5M ago31:56

31:56

In this week’s episode of The Canny Conversations podcast, Safaraz talks to Jonathan Foot, Head of Apprenticeships and Early Careers at Compass Group UK and Ireland. In part one of their conversation, Saf and Jonathan discusses his role leading the apprenticeship program at Compass Group, the large food and support services company operating in sec…

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17. Alignment & Manifesting Generators 15:00

5M ago15:00

15:00

Hello beautiful souls, Welcome back to Magnetic by Design: A Human Design Podcast In Human Design each Type has a Not-Self theme which is a feeling that comes up and is your warning sign for being out of alignment. Manifesting Generators & Generators feel frustrated, Manifestors experience anger, for Projectors it's bitterness and Reflectors experi…

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Jonathan Foot Part 1 30:11

5M ago30:11

30:11

In this week’s episode of The Canny Conversations podcast, Safaraz talks to Jonathan Foot, Head of Apprenticeships and Early Careers at Compass Group UK and Ireland. In part one of their conversation, Saf and Jonathan discusses his role leading the apprenticeship program at Compass Group, the large food and support services company operating in sec…

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Sophie Norris Part 2 38:35

5M ago38:35

38:35

Welcome back to the second half of this Canny Conversation, with our guest Sophie Norris, the Early Careers Manager at Bentley Motors, the iconic luxury car maker based in Crewe. In this episode, Sophie shares insights into her own career journey from studying events management in Manchester to her current role managing Bentley's early careers prog…

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Sophie Norris Part 1 27:36

6M ago27:36

27:36

Joining us In this episode is Sophie Norris, the Early Years Career Manager at luxury carmaker Bentley Motors Ltd. Sophie was born and raised in Cannock in the West Midlands, but now calls Manchester home after attending university there. Safaraz will be talking to Sophie about her interesting career journey, from studying English Literature, to pi…

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Kathryn Marshall Part 2 28:24

6M ago28:24

28:24

In the second part of this Conversation featuring Kathryn Marshall, Senior Apprenticeship Manager at Lloyds Banking Group, Safaraz and Kathryn continue to explore the world of apprenticeships - the opportunities they provide for career development, the misconceptions that still exist, and the incredible impact they can have on people's lives. Kathr…

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Kathryn Marshall Part 1 30:24

7M ago30:24

30:24

Welcome to this new episode the Canny Conversations Podcast with Safaraz Ali focusing on apprenticeships and talent development. This week we hear from Kathryn Marshall, senior manager of apprenticeships at Lloyds Banking Group, one of the UK's largest financial services companies. In the first part of this two-part conversation, Safaraz and Kathry…

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Jenny Pelling Part 2 34:00

7M ago34:00

34:00

In this episode we hear the second part of Safaraz’s conversation with,, Jenny Pelling, Director of Apprenticeship Development and Diversity at Kaplan, the educational services company. In this continuation of their conversation, Jenny shares her journey in the education sector, from her part time role in HR that shifted into education, to rising u…

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Jenny Pelling Part 1 37:52

7M ago37:52

37:52

In this episode, Safaraz is in conversation with Jenny Pelling, Director of Apprenticeship Development and Diversity at Kaplan, the educational services company. In part one of this two-part conversation, which will continue next week. The discussion covers Jenny's multifaceted role at Kaplan, a major global education organization seeking to increa…

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Jan Richardson-Wilde CEO of OAL Part 2 42:47

7M ago42:47

42:47

In this inspiring episode, and the continuation of Safaraz’s conversation with Jan Richardson CEO of Occupational Awards Limited, they talk about her remarkable 35+ year career journey in education and training. Jan shares the challenges she faced early on as a young single mother yet persevered to gain qualifications and progress through roles fro…

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Jan Richardson-Wilde CEO of OAL Part 1 35:16

7M ago35:16

35:16

In this week’s episode, we hear the first part of Safaraz’s conversation with Jan Richardson-Wilde, CEO of Occupational Awards Limited, They chat about how Jan has lead the organization through huge challenges. When Jan took on the CEO role, the company was still small, with only 4 employees. Then just months into her tenure, COVID-19 hit. With the…

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Paul Eeles Part 2 35:30

8M ago35:30

35:30

In this week’s episode Safaraz continues his conversation with Paul Eeles, the CEO of The Skills and Education Group. We will be hearing how Paul has dedicated his career to championing skills, education, and social mobility. He shares insights from his varied professional journey, from starting as a chef to leading large organizations in the furth…

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16. Embracing Being a Multi-Passionate Manifesting Generator with 2/4 MG Kaia Hunter 42:46

8M ago42:46

42:46

One of the things I love to do most is talk about Human Design so in this episode I’m joined by Kaia Hunter who shares all about her Human Design journey and how she has embraced being a 2/4 Emotional Manifesting Generator. Kaia is a Confidence coach for women over 45. She is also a certified Life and Shadow Work Coach, NLP and EFT Practitioner and…

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Paul Eeles Part 1 42:22

8M ago42:22

42:22

This week’s Canny Conversations Podcast features the first part of Safaraz’s conversation between him Paul Eeles, Group Chief Executive of the Skills and Education Group. Paul has been with the organization for 13 years, during which it has grown from a small regional membership body to a major national organization. In this wide-ranging chat, Paul…

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Rachel Jagger-Thomas Part 2 31:55

8M ago31:55

31:55

In this second half of our conversation between Safaraz Ali and Rachel Jagger-Thomas from JTL they talk more about diversity and inclusion within the building, engineering and services sector in the UK and how this can be improved and promoted. There is further discussion around the challenge of getting more women into technical trades such as plum…

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Rachel Jagger-Thomas Part 1 35:17

8M ago35:17

35:17

In this week’s podcast we have the first part of Safaraz’s conversation with Rachel Jagger-Thomas from JTL, national training provider in England and Wales for the electrical, plumbing and heating industries, and a member of the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance. Rachel is the Diversity, Safeguarding and Inclusion Advisor for JTL, she has over …

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Viren Patel, CEO Open University World Wide Part 2 41:27

9M ago41:27

41:27

In the second part of Safaraz’s conversation with Viren Patel CEO of The Open University Worldwide, They talk about Virens perspectives on leadership, diversity, and driving change. He discusses leading The Open University through the pandemic, embracing new technology like AI, and strategies to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving world. Viren st…

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Viren Patel, CEO Open University World Wide Part 1 35:20

9M ago35:20

35:20

This week Safaraz is in conversation with Viren Patel, CEO of the Open University Worldwide Viren Patel, CEO of the Open University Worldwide and Director of Apprenticeships and Partnerships at the OU. In the first half of this two-part conversation, Viren shares his personal journey as a refugee who came to the UK in the 1970s and overcame the cha…

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Graham Hasting-Evans CEO, NOCN Group Part 2 39:20

9M ago39:20

39:20

In this second part of Safaraz's conversation with Graham Hastings-Evans of NOCN Group, they explore the state of play for the skills environment in more depth. Their chat looks at the speed of change and the current challenge for skills to keep up with the future needs of the economy when policy makers continue to plan for an economic past. Not on…

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Graham Hasting-Evans, CEO NOCN Group Part 1 44:41

9M ago44:41

44:41

In today’s episode, Saf begins a wide-ranging conversation with Graham Evans, CEO of the National Open College Network Group. In the first part of this two parts conversation, Graham recounts how his farming childhood and early career as a civil engineer in the global construction industry provided invaluable lessons that are still as powerful and …

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Jade Pearson, New Talent Manager from Seven Trent, Career & Talent Stories (Part.2) 36:49

10M ago36:49

36:49

In this second part of his conversation with Jade Pearson, New Talent Manager at Severn Trent, Saf and Jade explore good leadership and how to manage your own career. Jade draws on her own experience to explore culture and management styles, how to address performance, progression, challenges, and conflict at every level in the company. They look a…

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Jade Pearson, New Talent Manager from Severn Trent - Career & Talent Stories(Part 1) 31:13

10M ago31:13

31:13

In the first episode of this new series, (Series 5) of the Canny Conversations Podcast we hear Safaraz in the first half of his conversation with Jade Pearson, New Talent Manager for Severn Trent and member of the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance. Their conversation explores apprenticeships as an important career option for young people, inclu…

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15. The Projector Way - Living & Working In Flow, Not Force with 2/4 Projector Natalia Violette 50:55

11M ago50:55

50:55

Hello, welcome back to Magnetic By Design: A Human Design Podcast. I’m your host Nicole Towers. Today I have a beautiful interview to share with you on the podcast, with Natalia Violette who is a creative at heart - a poet, a storyteller, a copywriter, a singer and a 2/4 emotional Projector. Natalia vulnerably shares about how her cancer diagnosis …

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14. Quantum Wealth & Projector Magic with Eva Kaszycki 52:26

1y ago52:26

52:26

Hello, welcome back to Magnetic By Design: A Human Design Podcast. I’m your host Nicole Towers. I recently had the honour of interviewing Eva Kaszycki on the podcast and I know you are going to love this raw and powerful conversation that I had with her. Eva is a projector, a quantum wealth coach and mum of three children running two companies and …

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13. Alignment & Generators 14:20

1y ago14:20

14:20

Hello beautiful souls, Welcome back to Magnetic by Design: A Human Design Podcast In Human Design each Type has a Not-Self theme which is a feeling that comes up and is your warning sign for being out of alignment. Generators feel frustrated, Manifestors experience anger, Manifesting Generators can feel frustration or anger, for Projectors it's bit…

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12. The Human Design Types in Business 41:20

1y ago41:20

41:20

Hello and welcome back to Magnetic by Design: A Human Design podcast! Today I’m sharing an episode where I was interviewed on Michelle Gordon’s podcast, Finding Bliss After Burnout. In this episode I share insights about each of the Human Design types and how each can experiment in business. When you are in alignment with your Human Design it opens…

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11. The Epitome of an Embodied Manifesting Generator 55:43

1y ago55:43

55:43

Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome back to Magnetic By Design: A Human Design Podcast. Join me today for an inspiring conversation that I had with Jennifer Borg who is a 6/2 Manifesting Generator and multi-passionate entrepreneur. Jen is a mum of two boys, a personal branding and lifestyle photographer, and an activation coach. She also has an online …

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