The Careers Podcast

Declan is the co creator and co writer of one of THE most powerful and successful tv dramas in recent time. Blue Lights follows a group of response officers in PSNI and is written, acted and shot with such sharpness and finesse that you just can't look away. Imagine then being able to write with the effectiveness of Declan and his collaborators; telling gritty stories, mirroring real life with...

In the constantly evolving field of AI, what's needed is credibility, stability and even- handedness. That's where Darren Coxon comes in. His company Kompass Education works with schools and colleges to support them as they learn, define, implement and apply AI governance. The story of Darren's career is one you must hear. Moving from classroom to building a business that makes sense o...

After a good spell in banking, Andrea recognised that she wanted something utterly different. She wanted to work in the travel industry. Hers is a story of tenacity, initiative and a leap of faith. A career switch that just shows you how anything is possible and that age does not need to be a barrier. Dive into the episode for a stack of learning, analysis and perhaps the only time you'll hear...

To use the official words of the organisers behind National Music Careers Week : " We’re excited to announce Music Careers Week, taking place from 13th–18th April 2026!This week is all about opening doors into the music industry whether you're an aspiring artist, producer, manager, or simply passionate about building a career in music. Expect a dynamic lineup of events, insights, and oppo...

Chloe Smith is a vet with Taylor Vet in Brackley, South Northants and she loves her job. How lucky we are then to have Chloe here just before National Careers Week to lay out her careers story in all its wonderful and compelling detail. There's some ultra useful observations and experiences that she talks about with candour and an infectious enthusiasm. If it's initiative and tenacity you&...

Robin from the Association for Project Management is on to give you his inside view. If you're looking to become a Project Manager, what exactly does it ask of you and how do you get up to speed, be qualified and what's it like co ordinating with people you might not have authority over? This is such a valuable conversation that digs deeper into a sector and role that's still relativel...

5 great guests. 4 separate and varied clips. 2 podcast hosts. 1 mission : to let you in on premium advice for how to set out on the path to a fantastic and fulfilling career. Over 2025, we've been super blessed to feature some fascinating roles and hear from the people behind them. To celebrate some of the amazing input, we've hand picked Finn, Mel, Gareth, Jo and Martin. Pick up all you n...

"Here for those that need us the most." That's a great summary of a role that gives so much back. It's come full circle for Aimi, whose eczema was treated by a kind "white coated magician" ( as she describes a pharmacist ) during her childhood. Quickly realising that this was the work she wanted to step into, Aimi's story tells you all you need to know about qualifi...

They're one of the Allied Health Professionals and Orthoptists do so much brilliant work, that we had to hold a mirror up to what a rewarding and amazing career this is. Tuesday 14th October is a really important day - Allied Health Professionals Day . It's a time to  to recognise and raise awareness of the valuable contributions of allied health professionals in healthcare systems worldwi...

Imagine bonding with Gorillas and getting to care for them every day of your working life. Well stop dreaming and do what Gareth Davies did and realise a childhood ambition to be an Animal Keeper. He recently took a trip to Frankfurt Zoo in Germany to get further insight and learning around their mixed-species habitat. Critically endangered western lowland gorillas and endangered cherry-crowned ma...

A level results just shown up? Well, your timing is excellent - Dr Jo Phillips and Martin Griffin have just written a book that's been described as " Highly recommended reading for Year 13s and a thoughtful, confidence-boosting gift for friends and family members about to start university." Together, they have a collective 45 years' experience teaching sixth formers and undergrad...

Jasmine works for a leading, employee-owned market research company that specialises in conducting consumer and B2B research across the UK and internationally. Her work, pulling out stories from the numbers, is across a number of sectors : education, transport and infrastructure, utilities, medical and healthcare. A graduate in psychology, Jasmine describes herself as " pro active, confident and e...

Doing this job, you will impact lives at the point of greatest need. Amy is a Supervising Social Worker and relatively new to this rewarding, challenging and influential career. She tells us how much of a difference you can make to children and young people and specifically what her role involves. Listen out for the tips, anecdotes and some great motivation if you're looking to move into this...

Amy Williams is a Speech and Language Therapist and her story is such a rich and varied one that we had to feature it. You'll discover the way she got into this profession and what it means to problem solve, reassure and treat the many and varied clients she sees. It's a story that really lets you get under the skin of this work and helps you understand the requirements ( qualifications, s...

Mel is a driver for East Midlands Railway. She's also @thattraindrivermum on Insta where you can get a great behind the scenes look at the day to day detail of her job. So we're really pleased she's come on the podcast to chat over the choices she made, the work she's put in and what it's like to work for EMR. We've also got Chris from the company to cherry pick for you the...

As young person, there's so much to consider when choosing a careen and an employer. What kind of company culture could make you feel valued and like you have a future there? Which are the best and most effective ways to approach CPD ( Continuing Professional Development ) and how will that benefit your progress? Silje and John mark National Careers Week with some well chosen words from its fo...

Loving language, clear and often creative communication are superb passions to have for this line of work! Kimberley works in Public Relations and she's here to set out how she got taken on by a leading agency that is all about integrity and amplifying its client's voices. The tips and information you'll get here are second to none; Kimberley has great ways to get yourself noticed and...

What kinds of things do you need to think about when you go on a work experience placement in Yr 10 of secondary school? Take a listen to Helen - she knows exactly what you should do. Helen's the careers lead in a UK secondary school and has extensive experience in preparing young people for their future careers. There are some really great pointers, backed up by commentary from Silje Howes of LMI...

3 guests for the price of one! Silje and John look over 3 key guests from 2024 and revisit their advice and experiences. You'll hear : Anya from ZX Lidars on improvement mindset and the value of initiative in the workplace. Daniel, a Sony Europe graduate who'd just been on the Making of a Champion program on the value of goal-setting and seeing the bigger picture. And Hero Brown, Founder and Edito...

Anya is in her first year of working for ZX Lidars . She has an aptitude and passion for maths and her work as a data scientist is incredibly rewarding and innovative. It you want to pick up some really good stuff on self improvement, teamwork, dedication and work culture, get this episode listened to! She's also about to embark on an amazing bike ride across Kenya and the way in which it's suppor...

Bob Allen has been practising osteopathy for a while now and is hugely qualified to explain what makes for a great osteopath and how one can change lives and even sometimes save a life. As you've come to expect from the Careers Pod, there's exceptionally useful and first hand advice on the mindset needed, qualification pathway and what it feels like on the very first day of a new and challenging c...

Steven Bartlett's been calling it " the greatest skill our generation lacks." How's yours? We're talking about persistence. Absolutely vital in so many walks of life, but particularly education and careers and so this time, you'll hear from both Silje and Nick Howes who'll explain how you can work on yours. Persistence is one of the 6 Ps in the LMI Personal Leadership...

Hero Brown has quite the story. She's a journalist with a fantastic CV covering Red, Elle, The Independent on Sunday, Marie Claire amongst other high profile titles. Hero's also the founder and Editor in Chief of Muddy Stilettos and we're chuffed that she's given over some time to be on the Careers Podcast. Her story and wisdom and personal experiences are distilled over the course...

As part of Sony Europe's work with graduates, a group of young people from across Europe went through LMI UK's personal development programme Making of a Champion and some of them are here to tell their story. Silje and John talk to Daniel Solo, Lucia Alvaro and Léa Aymeabout their experiences, what they wanted to get out of it and how it has helped shape their professional and personal li...

We're really made up that Gregg Brown is on hand to tell us all about his career progression in the world of food. He worked his way through some amazing hotels and organisations as chef and knows what it takes to perform at the highest level. Now he teaches people about food and food sustainability in Oxfordshire and you can hear all about it's possible to follow in his footsteps. Here&#3...