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Welcome to Mission Driven You, the podcast that empowers you to make a difference in the world. Each episode, we bring you exclusive interviews with world-class entrepreneurs and change makers who are making a real impact in their industries and communities. From sustainable business practices to social impact initiatives, these leaders share their stories, insights, and strategies for creating a better future for all of us. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a dedicated professional, or ...
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The Full Circl Podcast takes a deep dive into the lives and stories of the world's most exciting leaders. We explore a range of powerful themes throughout our podcast. The journey to where they are now, the struggles they've faced to get there and the valuable life lessons they've learned along the way are some of the main topics we delve into in each episode. We hope the stories shared here will provide key learning opportunities and value to those listening. What is the Circl Program? The ...
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The key to success is the ability to influence others - bosses, peers, and team members. But how to be a person of influence? Chief Technology Officer and coach Joseph Jude unpacks key elements of gravitas every Tuesday. You can find show notes at https://jjude.com/podcast
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Welcome to Dream Job Ready, the podcast designed for young professionals and entrepreneurs hungry to succeed in their careers. Join us as we provide valuable insights, expert advice and actionable strategies to help you unlock your true potential and achieve your dream job or entrepreneurial goals. Produced by Dane Sharp, the Dream Job Ready podcast offers a dynamic mix of inspiring interviews, quick tips and critical guidance on career advancement, personal branding, entrepreneurship and mo ...
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Building a brand involves a lot of pressure. That's often because you want to deliver something that the world will gravitate to in the most significant ways. You want to solve problems and make a massive impact on lives. You want your legacy to be remarkable. However, a lot of people tend to chase multiple target markets at once and wear too many hats. This has led to brands becoming hollow and inauthentic. They do not know who they want to be because of the strong desire to create a famous ...
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 88 of The Full Circl Podcast! Russell Sloan, CEO at Kainos, shares his journey from growing up on the North Coast of Ireland to becoming a CEO. He emphasises the importance of building relationships and having conversations with people, which he learned through working in bars. Russell believes that senior leaders are j…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 87 of The Full Circl Podcast! Ian Burgess, Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer at Utilita, shares his journey from aspiring vet to tech leader, emphasising the importance of curiosity, passion, and pushing boundaries. He provides insights on leadership, innovation, and the value of personal interests in the t…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 86 of The Full Circl Podcast! Gordon Samson shares his journey from a humble Scottish upbringing to becoming the President of Intellectual Property at Clarivate. He discusses the importance of building great teams and the impact of his early life experiences on his personal and professional development. He emphasises th…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 85 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we're joined by Oriele Frank, Co-Founder, Chief Project & Sustainability Officer at ELEMIS. Oriele shares her journey and experiences in the skincare industry. She discusses the growth of ELEMIS over the past 30 years and the strong bond between the co-founders. Oriele also highlights…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 84 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Benjamin Hindson, Chief Commercial Officer, PCCM Digital Economy at Aon. Benjamin shares his career journey and offers advice for young people, emphasising the importance of being curious, pushing boundaries, and finding something that sparks passion. Benjamin also dis…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 83 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Ilona Ludewig, Co-Founder (ex) of Octopus Energy Germany. She shares her journey of starting and selling a successful energy company and her passion for making a positive impact on society. She emphasises the importance of following your intuition and exploring ideas t…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 82 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Jambu Palaniappan, CEO of Checkatrade, who discusses the company's role as the UK's largest marketplace for finding quality tradespeople. He highlights the importance of trust and the opportunity for technology to digitise the industry. Jambu shares his career journey,…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 81 of The Full Circl Podcast! Raj Kaur, Chief People Officer at LRQA, shares her journey from a challenging upbringing to a successful career. She discusses her experiences with discrimination, early marriage, and balancing work and family. Raj emphasises the importance of speaking up against discrimination and the need…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 80 of The Full Circl Podcast! Kirsta Anderson, Advisor at K &. Leadership, discusses the common challenges companies face in creating a customer-centric culture. She also shares her experiences as a young adult and how her philosophy background has helped her in her career. Kirsta provides advice on finding the conditio…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 79 of The Full Circl Podcast! Nicola Ray, Founder & CEO of Modern, shares her journey from her younger self to becoming the owner and leader of a marketing consultancy. She emphasises the value of taking a non-traditional path and the importance of building relationships and leveraging social connections. Her advice to …
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 78 of The Full Circl Podcast! Ellie Armour, Chief People Officer at Speedy Hire, shares her journey and insights, discussing her role at Speedy Hire, a national tool hire business. A pivotal experience in a hotel placement, where she enjoyed recruiting and training, led her to HR. Ellie emphasises the importance of keep…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 77 of The Full Circl Podcast! Ollie Whiting, CEO of La Fosse, shares his journey from a small village in Devon to becoming a successful business leader. He discusses the importance of hard work, determination, and finding a balance between work and personal life. Ollie emphasises the need to be authentic and not try to …
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 76 of The Full Circl Podcast! Roger Thompson, CFO of Janus Henderson, discusses the role of asset managers and how they make money by managing clients' investments. He shares his career journey, starting with studying economics and accounting in university and training as an accountant at Pricewaterhouse. Thompson empha…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 75 of The Full Circl Podcast! In this episode of the Full Circle Podcast, we talk with Martyn Booth, Chief Information Security Officer for Dunnhumby, the world's largest consumer data analytics company. Martiy shares his journey from working on the NHS modernization program at Accenture to pivotal roles in PA Consultin…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 74 of The Full Circl Podcast! Kirsty Lacey, Everyday Banking Chief Operating Officer at Santander UK, discusses her role and journey in the banking industry. She oversees back office operations, fraud, complaints, and resilience and controls. Kirsty shares that she started as a call center agent and worked her way up, a…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 73 of The Full Circl Podcast! Ross Abbate, CEO of Macro, shares his journey from humble beginnings to leading a global FM organisation. He emphasises the importance of continuous learning, adaptability, and building a strong network. Ross discusses his experience with imposter syndrome and offers advice on how to overco…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 72 of The Full Circl Podcast! Andrew Murphy, Group CEO of the Entertainer Group, shares his journey from growing up in a two-bedroom flat with his grandparents to becoming a successful business leader. He emphasises the importance of facing adversity and building resilience, as well as the value of persistence. Andrew e…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 71 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Euan Craik, President of Petroleum Markets at Argus Media. Euan shares insights into his career journey and the world of commodity intelligence. He discusses the importance of being interested in your chosen field and finding opportunities even in niche areas. Euan emp…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 70 of The Full Circl Podcast! Michael Straughan OBE, executive consultant to the chief executive at Aston Martin Lagonda, shares insights from his career in the luxury manufacturing industry. He discusses his journey, the pride in luxury brands, the impact of failure, and advice for young professionals entering the work…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 69 of The Full Circl Podcast! In this episode of the Full Circl Podcast, Elisabetta Bayliss, Chief Operating Officer of Enterprise Solutions at Hays, shares her professional journey and insights from over 35 years in recruitment. Elisabetta reflects on her accidental entry into recruitment, driven by necessity when she …
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 68 of The Full Circl Podcast! Andrew Weyer, CIO for DHL Supply Chain in the UK, shares his career journey and offers advice on seizing opportunities. He discusses his role within the organisation and the vast scale of DHL. Andrew reflects on his early career in banking and how he transitioned into IT. He emphasises the …
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 67 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Chris Stanton, the Chief Financial Officer of Shoosmiths LLP. Chris shares his journey from a non-financial background to a successful career in finance and law. He discusses his childhood, education, and the decisions that led him to where he is today. The conversatio…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 66 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Frank Robinson, Group CEO at QX Global Group. Frank shares his journey from humble beginnings to leading a successful outsourcing company. He discusses his early years growing up in Scarborough, his work ethic, and his experiences working in sales. Frank also talks abo…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 65 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we're joined by Sam Fletcher, CFO of Houseful, who shares her journey to her current role, discussing her background, including coming from a working-class family and being the first in her family to go to university. Sam emphasises the importance of resilience and putting oneself in …
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 64 of The Full Circl Podcast! Martin Beverley, Chief Strategy Officer at adam&eveDDB, shares his journey in the advertising industry and offers advice for young professionals. He emphasises the importance of finding and focusing on your strengths, being tenacious in the face of rejection, and pursuing what you love. Mar…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 63 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Matt Cockbill, Partner at Odgers Berndtson, one of the UK's largest executive search firms. He discusses his career journey and offers advice for those starting their careers. Matt emphasises the importance of being open-minded, backing oneself, and staying engaged and…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 62 of The Full Circl Podcast! Lutfu Kitapci, Chief Commercial Officer at Hyperoptic, shares his career journey and the importance of taking risks and building relationships. He reflects on missed opportunities early in his career due to arrogance and lack of humility but also highlights the value of learning by doing. L…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 61 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Andrew Carlisle, CCO at WAE. Andrew discusses the company's focus on decarbonizing transport and mobility solutions. He shares his own career journey, from starting in IT consultancy to transitioning from engineering to more business-focused roles. Andrew also emphasis…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 60 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Tracey Greaves, Managing Director at The Goodwood Group, who shares her journey and advice for future leaders. She discusses her role at Goodwood and the responsibility of ensuring its longevity. Tracey highlights the importance of being brave and taking risks in order…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 59 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by John Pears, . John shares his journey from wanting to join the Air Force to becoming a successful business leader in the financial services industry. He emphasises the importance of seizing opportunities, being curious, and staying open to new experiences. He also disc…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 58 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Chris Earnshaw, President of the John Lewis Partnership Council. Chris shares his journey and advice for future leaders, starting as an A-level trainee and working his way up to his current role. The partnership's unique governance structure and democratic principles a…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 57 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Matthew Lynn, CFO at Nuffield Health. Matthew shares his journey from working in a jam factory to becoming a finance leader. He emphasises the importance of gaining diverse work experiences and not underestimating their value. Matthew also discusses the significance of…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 56 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Heather Campbell, Chief Communications and Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Eurostar. Heather discusses her multifaceted role, which involves corporate communications, employee engagement, and diversity initiatives aimed at fostering an inclusive workplace environmen…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 55 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Phil Haslam, CTO at PXC. Phil shares his career journey and offers advice for young professionals. He emphasises the importance of working hard, being dependable, and staying curious. Phil also encourages taking risks and believing in oneself and highlights the value o…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 54 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we're joined by Graham Westgarth, Chairman at V.Group. Graham shares his experience in the shipping industry and offers advice for young people interested in pursuing a career in shipping. He discusses the importance of the shipping industry in driving the global economy and highlight…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 53 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Kirsty Shaw, COO at Homes England. Kirsty shares her journey from struggling in school to becoming a resilient leader. She discusses the importance of pushing boundaries, feeling the fear and doing it anyway, and being curious and asking why. Kirsty emphasises the need…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 52 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we're joined by Bertie Tonks, Chief People Officer at Collinson. Bertie shares insights into his multifaceted life, including his passion for skateboarding and his dedication to improving the world of work. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and positivity in both personal a…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 51 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Maria Shevchenko, COO of Workflows at the London Stock Exchange Group. Maria shares her remarkable journey and offers advice for young people. She grew up in the Soviet Union and faced challenges as an outsider in an Estonian school. Despite financial constraints, she …
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 50 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Brad Lang, Chief Operations Officer at Edu-Lettings. Brad shares his career journey and key takeaways, and discusses the mission of Edu-Lettings to open schools to the local community and generate both community benefit and financial revenue. Brad reflects on his exper…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 49 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Alex Lewis, CMO of Reinsurance at Aon. Alex discusses the role of marketing in the insurance industry and the importance of understanding and managing risks. She emphasises the need to be creative and innovative in marketing strategies and highlights the transformative…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 48 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we're joined by Jon Dutton OBE, Chief Executive Officer of British Cycling, who shares insights into his remarkable journey in the sports industry spanning 29 years. From his early aspirations of becoming a professional athlete to orchestrating major sporting events, Jon's career traj…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 47 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Lyn Warren, Chief Human Resources Officer at Evri. Lyn shares her journey and insights on leadership and career development. She discusses the importance of effort, fairness, and progress in her personal and professional values. Lyn also reflects on her own experience …
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 46 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we're joined by Luciano Messenio, Chief Finance Officer (Europe) for Euro Garages. Luciano shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to reaching the top of his career. He discusses his dual Italian and British background, his early struggles working for free in the public se…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 45 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Paul Evans, Founder of Mindera, a global tech services company. Paul shares his inspiring journey from struggling with a speech impediment as a child to becoming a successful business leader. Despite challenges, Paul found solace in coding, which became his passion and…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 44 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we're joined by Keith Lewis, the Laws Co-ordinator for World Rugby. Keith shares insights into his career journey, which started from corporate communications roles in financial services and the automotive sector before transitioning into his current role in rugby. Keith emphasises th…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 43 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we're joined by Aalish Yorke-Long, Chief Executive Officer of Neptune. Aalish recounts her transition from a legal career path, fueled by early inspiration from a family member, to eventually discovering her true passion in the creative and leadership realms of retail and business. Aa…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 42 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Noel Butwell, Chief Executive Officer at Abrdn Advisor. He shares his journey from being a football enthusiast to becoming a leader in the insurance industry and emphasises the importance of not putting a timeline on one's career progression and letting go of expectati…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 41 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Jennie Farmer, Chief Marketing Officer at The Office Group. Jennie discusses her role in providing the best working environment for clients and the evolving landscape of marketing and shares insights into the different divisions of marketing and the importance of a cus…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 40 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today’s guest is Dylan Minto, Chief Financial Officer at Shawbrook Bank, who shares his journey and advice for future leaders. Shawbrook Bank specialises in lending to SMEs, real estate, and consumer markets. Dylan discusses his background and how he ended up in his current role. He emphasi…
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 39 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today’s guest is Luke Thomas, Owner and Director of Spring. Luke shares his diverse career journey and entrepreneurial ventures and discusses his transition from working in various industries to starting his own business. Luke also reflects on the challenges of turning a hobby into a career…
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