EP2: Learning and Living through Change - Amanda Sykes

The Luminate Collective

Welcome to The Luminate Collective Podcast, brought to you by AAB Consulting, hosted by Sian Parker. In this series, we capture candid conversations on life, change, leadership, and the world of business.

Beyond their titles, our guests share their life stories, discussing the personal and vulnerable experiences that have contributed to their success.

In this episode, Sian sits down with Dr Amanda Sykes, the Academic Design Lead for The University of Glasgow's Transformation Team. Amanda’s story is a testament to the power of adapting, learning and growing through change.

Amanda's remarkable journey reveals the profound impact of life experiences. Her early years working with individuals with learning difficulties taught her invaluable lessons about the true essence of happiness, emphasising the significance of simple, genuine gestures.

Discover Amanda's personal exploration of authenticity and self-discovery, where she candidly shares her journey to understand her true self. Her insights into realising one's identity can resonate with anyone on a path of self-discovery.

Chapter Markers:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:42 - The Early Days of Amanda's Career

00:05:27 - Coming Out and Leaving Home

00:10:32 - Learning Hard Lessons at a Young Age

00:14:03 - Amanda's Bookmark Moment

00:18:42 - Working Through Uni, Beginning a Career

00:25:37 - Life After University and Finding a Job

00:28:42 - Menopause and Work Culture

00:34:29 - The Transformative Experience of HRT

00:42:06 - The Big Life Lessons

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