The Student Sessions

In episode 13 Tonia Galati chats with Matt Johnston about understanding career and employment options. Matt is an Account Manager at Employment 4 Students, an online student job site attracting over 3 million visitors annually.  Matt is passionate about helping to promote a variety of roles to candidates and to provide information on all the opportunities on the platform which includes; part time...

In this episode, Tonia Galati talks to Kevser Kilinc who shares her apprenticeship experience and dispels some of the myths surround this career option. Kevser works at Redington Limited and joined as an AAT Level 3 Apprentice. She had no background in accounting but, through the leadership through sport and business programme, Kevser worked hard to secure the opportunity, and has now been working...

In Episode 11 Tonia Galati talks with Aden Watkins about Mental Health Awareness with a 'Be Kind' theme.  Aden is a mental health campaigner and proud father of four based in Somerset. Growing up in London, he began his career in event management before moving to the South West and joining the NHS to support the learning and development of staff across the region. However, Aden’s own men...

In episode 10 Tonia Galati chats with Carl Reader who is a serial entrepreneur, chairman of business advisory firm d&t , and author.  They examine business myths and challenges. He features regularly in the national press and on stage, and has helped thousands of business owners either start or grow their business by helping them understand that business isn't difficult.

In Episode 8 - Tonia Galati chats with Jordan Reader about 'The Road Less Travelled.' Jordan is a 21 year old voiceover artist and audiobook narrator. He left college at 18 with a healthy mindset, a willingness to work and learn, but wasn’t interested in university. He went straight into retail, and on the side built his business and devoted time to learn. 2 years and 2 jobs later, he wa...

In Episode 7 your host Tonia Galati is chatting with Sharon Critchlow.  Sharon left school with a few GCSEs and struggled with her A Levels.  She didn’t find learning easy Despite this she learned new ways to learn as an adult. She became a qualified accountant at age 23, a company Director at 28 and sold her shares in her multi million pound business at 44. She is now a bestselling author and spe...

In Episode 6 of The Student Sessions our host Tonia Galati is chatting with Sophie Milliken. Sophie is an award-winning recruitment and employability expert, and MD of SRS, the UK’s leading provider of assessment centre simulations for universities, through which she has trained over 25000 students.  An ex graduate recruiter for the John Lewis Partnership, Sophie is also author of best-selling boo...

In Episode 5 of The Student Sessions your host Tonia Galati is talking to Charlie Ball about Tomorrows World: The Future Labour Market. Charlie Ball is the Head of Higher Education Intelligence at Graduate Prospects, the UK sector agency charged with the support of higher education careers and employability provision, where he is the specialist on UK graduate employment and the skilled jobs market...

In Episode 4, Tonia Galati is chatting with Ryan Makuku about building social capital and belonging.  Ryan currently works as a Treasury Analyst in the Banking industry, where he has spent the past 2 years on a graduate scheme. Ryan is a passionate speaker on social mobility and youth employment. His passions have led him to be an ambassador for One Young World and the EY Foundation. Ryan currentl...

In Episode 3 Tonia talks to Kate Llewellyn Crips about confidence. Kate has over 13 years’ experience of working with and recruiting students, as well as building recruitment campaigns on behalf of clients.  As a Consultant she delivered a global attraction strategy for HSBC, acting as a subject matter expert in Early Careers.  Kate has been creating and delivering personal development and employa...

In Episode 2 with Craig Hiskett, Tonia and Craig explore the very relevant world of resilience. Craig is an experienced learning and development consultant, and trainer.  Having spent almost 10 years working within the human resources function at Bosch, and recruiting school leaver and university talent into the business, he very quickly developed a passion for people performance within the workpl...

This is a brief introduction to The Student Sessions series of PODCASTs, hosted by Tonia Galati and introduced by The Branding Man, Steve Keith.

Episode one, Reggie Nelson, Maintaining a positive mindset.  Reggie, an Investment Management Analyst, became well known by the media for getting from East London to the City by knocking on peoples doors in wealthy areas to seek life advice. Through his journey he completed five internships. Listen to his story as he tells Tonia Galati all about his inspiring journey.    If you enjoyed our Podcast...