The Turnkey Exchange

In the final instalment of our coaching, mentoring, and training series on the Turnkey Exchange, host, Mark Simpson, is joined by industry experts Cameron Thomson of Via Leadership and Michelle Mills, Head of Training and Adoption at Turnkey. The discussion centres around the current state of training in the insolvency market and the importance of developing a strong company culture and "soft skil...

In the second episode of our Coaching, Mentoring, and Training series, Mark Simpson sits down with Cameron Thomson, Joint Founding Partner of VIA Leadership, and Michelle Mills, Head of Training & Adoption at Turnkey, to dive into the complexities of leadership, organisational culture, and handling change in the workplace. The discussion brings to light some valuable lessons for leaders and or...

What are the three pillars of a strong organisational culture?   In Episode 1 of our Coaching, Mentoring, and Training series, Mark Simpson dives into the critical aspects of leadership coaching, the role of organisational culture, and the key elements required to build a resilient and thriving company. Mark is joined by Cameron Thomson, owner of Via Leadership, and Michelle Mills, Turnkey's Head...

In the final instalment of our Economic Outlook 2024 series on the Turnkey Exchange, Mark welcomes back Jeavon Lolay of Lloyds Bank to discuss AI, Climate Change & the Distribution of Wealth, and the potential impact of these areas on the economic outlook for the UK over the coming year.   Key points:   00:00 – 06:31 – AI and the view of economists 06:32 – 12:04 – Climate change and the distri...

Recession. Resilience. Redesign.   In a post-pandemic world, what is the new normal?   In Episode 1 of our Economic Outlook 2024 series, Mark is joined by Jeavon Lolay of Lloyds Bank to discuss forecasting, inflation and interest rates, and their impact on the economic outlook for the UK over the coming year.   Key points:   00:00 – 02:19 - What it’s like being an economist in recent years  02:21...

On the third and final instalment of our Women in Insolvency series, Mark continues his discussion with Michelle, Ali and Arabella as they share some interesting insights and tips for young professionals, both male and female, entering the industry. Key points: 0:45 – 2:52 Benefit of coaching 2:53 – 5:06 Progressing at your own pace 5:34 – 8:05 Importance of role models 9:31 – 11:30 Is the future...

When it comes to diversity and inclusivity, are firms making progress towards real change or is it just window dressing? In episode two, our panel discuss diversity and inclusivity within the insolvency industry and their experience of attending events and meetings and being the only women in the room. Key points: 1:10 – 2:24 Ali’s perspective 2:28 – 3:30 Michelle’s perspective 3:35 – 6:13 Arabell...

In a traditionally male-dominated industry, an increasing number of firms are putting more focus on helping women progress their careers within the insolvency profession, but is it working? On the 2nd season of the Turnkey Exchange, our host Mark Simpson welcomes Michelle Elliot, Ali Wisbey, and Arabella Ranby-Gorwood to share their experiences as women within the insolvency industry and explore t...

In the third episode of the Turnkey Exchange, Mark Simpson is joined by Darren White, Greg Clough and Stephen Hunt for the final time as we conclude our first mini-series by discussing the Creditor Portal. As one of the Creditor Portal ’s most frequent users, Greg shares his experience of using it for a particularly complex case while Stephen shares some of his ideas for future developments to imp...

Is remote working set to revolutionise the insolvency industry or is it just a fleeting trend leftover from the global pandemic? In the second episode of the Turnkey Exchange, our host, Mark Simpson, welcomes back Darren White, Greg Clough and Stephen Hunt to discuss everything from their experience with remote working and the impact on recruitment through to the shift towards hybrid working and D...

AI, ChatGPT and Automation are hailed as the latest technologies set to disrupt the way we work but is the insolvency industry really ready for this level of innovation? In the premier episode of the Turnkey Exchange, our host, Mark Simpson, is joined by Darren White, Global Head of Product at Turnkey, Greg Clough, Head of IT for Insolvency and Restructuring at Alvarez and Marsal and Stephen Hunt,...