Pegasus Radio

In the latest meet the boss episode I was delighted to be joined by Ian Simmonds; Managing Director of Infraco Consulting; a niche utility consultancy currently working on some of the largest projects and programmes in the UK. In this wide-ranging discussion, we talk about; The value of being niche and the dangers of chasing the wider market Supporting mental health Running a remote team The futur...

Here is the next in the mini-series about key advice and questions dependent on the size of the business you are employed by; this one being businesses with a headcount of 2000+.

Here is the next in the mini-series about key advice and questions dependent on the size of the business you are employed by; this one being businesses with a headcount of 1000 - 2000.

In this episode, I discuss a question that I often get asked about both whether and how easy it is to change profession.

Here is the next in the mini-series about key advice and questions dependent on the size of the business you are employed by; this one being businesses with a headcount of 200 - 1000.

In this episode, I give my advice on how to make yourself recession-proof. Having been recruiting in my field for 23 years, I've lived through a few recessions/dips in the market; 2001, 2008/9, 2016 and most recently 2020. I've witnessed first hand those who were made redundant, those who kept their jobs, and also critically of those who were made redundant, which ones were snapped back up the qui...

Here is the next in the mini-series about key advice and questions dependent on the size of the business you are employed by; this one being businesses with a headcount of 100 - 200.

Here is the next in the mini-series about key advice and questions dependent on the size of the business you are employed by; this one being businesses with a headcount of 20-100.

In this episode, as has become a tradition, I give my predictions for the construction consultancy sector for the year ahead.

This is the first in a mini-series with specific advice and questions to consider for people in different sized consultancy businesses. The first is for those in small consultancies - sub 20 staff. 

As the end of the year is rapidly approaching; the festive break is a great time for reflection about your career. In this short episode, I give you five key questions you should be asking yourself about your current employer and dependent on the answers, whether you should consider moving jobs in the New Year. Should this episode create any questions, please do reach out to me; paul@pegasussearch...

I am delighted to be joined once again my Matthew Easton, Leadership coach. In this episode, we both give our views of how you can accelerate your career. Having both spent many years speaking to and advising construction professionals about their careers, we are hopefully both very well placed to give advice on this subject!

In this episode, I am joined by Greg Brownlee of Blake Newport, a specialist commercial management and dispute resolution consultancy. We have an extensive chat, covering; Growth plans for the business How the pandemic effected disputes How Dispute work is changing The future of the industry. For anyone interested in the dispute market, this is a must listen.

In this episode I hope to give some of you a wake up call! The leading consultancies in construction and hugely investing in technology to make their people more efficient and able to give more value to clients. Listen to this episode and decide which business you want to be in going forward.

Myth Busters is a new mini-series from Pegasus Radio and in it we highlight the myths about jobs and the industry. In this episode, we discuss two common issues employers tell their staff they have challenges with and we dispel the myths around these;  1. Difficulty Recruiting 2. Sticking to Salary Bands

In this episode I speak about the question What if? In it I give two examples of people who are both having a what if moment right now. I discuss really how much of a downside there is to moving (spoiler - there isn't!). This is a must listen episode. You can find the other episodes that I mention in this episode here;  https://www.pegasussearch.com/pr/31 https://www.pegasussearch.com/pr/48

In this episode, I talk with our own Helen Chilvers - North West consultant. As well as discussing the North West construction consultancy market, we also discuss;  Working from home How Helen got her start in the recruitment industry Building Relationships Salary levels in the North West

In this short career's advice episode, I address what skill sets a Manager should utilise to keep on top over the next ten years.

In this episode, I look at the difference between project management and programme management and what the considerations are from switching from project to programme management.

In this episode, I discuss the hotly talked about subject of the great resignation - many commentators think we will be a number of people quit their jobs in the coming months - I give my thoughts on this.

In this episode, I talk through some of the research I have been doing in what most consultancies; large and small, offer in terms of maternity and paternity; spoiler; it varies! Take a listen ahead of me releasing the full guide soon. 

In the Episode of MTB, I am joined by David Nash of Laminar Projects, in this episode we discuss; How they have grown rapidly - to over 50 in 3 years and their future growth plans - which are quite impressive! How they have found growth easy simply by doing a good job! How their consultancy business funds their software development business What makes a good planner How they have successfully recr...

In this episode, I am joined once again by Matthew Easton and in this episode, we talk about how to manage people well. About the need to be genuine Why the best bosses genuinely listen Why bosses shouldn't manage how they were once managed What got a business to one stage in their growth may not now serve that next stage of growth Should a boss be a friend? One to one conversations are a huge ben...

I see so many people joining poor employers, or certainly joining employers without understanding the reality of who they are joining. In this episode I run through a list of questions you should be asking a prospective employer to ensure you are not making a mistake.

I have spent over 20 years advising people about handing in their notice and dealing with clauses (mainly restrictive covenants) in their employment contract; so I thought I would give you my thoughts on the reality of most of them! *****Disclaimer; I am not a legal or HR professional; if in doubt seek professional advice*****