Xpert Lounge

Calderdale College
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Tune in to Xpert Lounge, the brand NEW podcast series you didn’t know you needed! Come on a journey with experts across a range of sectors as they look back on their careers and reflect on the advice they didn’t get, but wish they had, along the way. From memorable achievements to unfortunate setbacks, they share their personal challenges, along with some of their best advice on securing the role of your dreams. Whether you’re leaving college and searching for your first role, you’re looking for a change in direction or you’re working on becoming a better leader, our guests open up and tell us how they got to where they are today. Interviewed by Karl Veltman, Deputy Principal at Calderdale College, our guests are all an expert in something, and they delve into their industries to uncover important insights and untold secrets from their professions.

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  1. Local Music Producer & Mentor: "Relationships are everything"

    EPISODE 1

    Local Music Producer & Mentor: "Relationships are everything"

    Aaron Casserly Stewart, Programme and Event Director at The Piece Hall, joins us for this inspiring episode of the Xpert Lounge. From performing on international stages to leading creative development at The Piece Hall in Halifax, Aaron’s story is one of reinvention, ambition and community impact. In this episode, Aaron shares his journey from his musical beginnings in the United States to shaping one of the UK’s most exciting cultural hubs. He opens up about the lessons learned from life on stage, the importance of representation in the arts and how he’s empowering the next generation of creatives to find their voice. We also explore what drives his passion for culture, how he stays inspired in a fast-changing industry and why creativity has the power to transform both people and places.

    48 min
  2. Apprenticeships Advocate & Banking Leader: “Earn while you learn”

    EPISODE 2

    Apprenticeships Advocate & Banking Leader: “Earn while you learn”

    Kathryn Marshall MBE, Senior Manager of Apprenticeships at Lloyds Banking Group, joins us for this insightful episode of the Xpert Lounge. As a national advocate for skills and early careers, Kathryn has played a leading role in shaping one of the UK’s largest and most impactful apprenticeship programmes. In this episode, Kathryn shares her career journey and reflects on why apprenticeships are such a powerful route into meaningful, long-term careers. She discusses how apprenticeships are evolving, the importance of inclusion and access, and how employers can create opportunities to genuinely change lives. We also explore common misconceptions around apprenticeships, the skills young people need to thrive in the modern workplace, and Kathryn’s advice for anyone feeling unsure about their next steps.

    43 min
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Tune in to Xpert Lounge, the brand NEW podcast series you didn’t know you needed! Come on a journey with experts across a range of sectors as they look back on their careers and reflect on the advice they didn’t get, but wish they had, along the way. From memorable achievements to unfortunate setbacks, they share their personal challenges, along with some of their best advice on securing the role of your dreams. Whether you’re leaving college and searching for your first role, you’re looking for a change in direction or you’re working on becoming a better leader, our guests open up and tell us how they got to where they are today. Interviewed by Karl Veltman, Deputy Principal at Calderdale College, our guests are all an expert in something, and they delve into their industries to uncover important insights and untold secrets from their professions.

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  • Creator
    Calderdale College
  • Episodes
    19
  • Seasons
    3