Episodes

  • The Real Me – Elizabeth and Lequesha
    Jan 28 2023

    Does entering the world of work mean leaving your personality and cultural roots at the door? Engineering: is it a man’s world? Not if Lequesha and Elizabeth have anything to say about it. 

    3rd year Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprentice, Lequesha, meets Elizabeth, Global Chief of Materials. Sharing honest experiences about going against the grain and challenging perceptions; they explore what it means to have the confidence to be upfront about who you are at work.  Listen in to find out more.

     

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    23 mins
  • The Real Me - James and Shaista
    Jan 12 2023

    Meet Shaista, a single mum who made an epic change in her life in the interests of her young sons, and James who was told he’d never make it in his dream career.   

    This latest episode of The Real Me is all about being bold and brave with your choices. Shaista, an Engineering and Technology Graduate, and James, Manufacturing Services Executive, talk about beating the challenges and stereotypes and proving the doubters wrong.    

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    17 mins
  • The Real Me - Dave and Abu
    Dec 20 2022

    University or degree apprenticeship, close-to-home or abroad. When starting your career, you may not know your end goal, or how to get there. And carving out a path isn't often simple.

    Abu, a recent degree apprentice, and Dave, a Chief Engineer, discuss where saying ‘YES’ to new opportunities could take you. Listen to find out how they’re embracing the unknown in their career journeys…and for them and for them via Finland, London and Wales!

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    22 mins
  • The Real Me - Alex and Toby
    Dec 9 2022

    When entering the world of work you may not have confidence in your skills… But you won’t be alone, even looking higher up in the business. Toby, a Degree Apprentice, and Alex, our Head of People Services, get real about managing that negative voice inside your head.

    Listen in to hear their honest stories and positive strategies for tackling impostor syndrome, balancing life and work and why it’s important to believe in yourself… at every stage of your career.

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    17 mins
  • The Real Me – Mary and Philipa
    Nov 29 2022

    Black & female: How do you have a voice when you’re in a minority? Philipa – Ugandan-born graduate – and Mary – our Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion – discuss.

    In this episode of The Real Me series, hear how feeling like an outsider in her own early career means Mary wants to make sure Philipa finds her voice… and uses it!

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    25 mins