51 episodes
The Career Discovery Podcast Jo Smyth
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Welcome to The Career Discovery Podcast! A platform dedicated to helping young people broaden their career horizons through insightful, inspiring and empowering conversations with experts in their fields. Our hope is that by sharing conversations like these, we can demystify careers that may be confusing, give young people access to careers that may seem out of reach and expose them to careers that may be invisible. By doing so, we aim to help young people from all backgrounds broaden their career horizons and discover their professional potential. Ready to explore limitless possibilities? Tune in now and embark on your journey of career discovery!https://linktr.ee/thecareerdiscoverypodcast
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What Is a Career in Environmental Economics and Policy Like? In Conversation with a Director of Economics and Policy
Welcome to Episode 51 of The Career Discovery Podcast, the show that's all about helping you broaden your career horizons, discover your professional potential and empower your career journey. This week, we're excited to introduce Liz, an experienced Director of Economics and Policy in the UK’s Environmental Services Consultancy industry. Explore fascinating insights from Liz as she delves into her area of expertise (04:45), shares her inspiring career journey (42:25) and provides i...
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Timeless Insights #6: From Our Conversation With an Architect
Welcome to Episode 50 of The Career Discovery Podcast, the show that’s all about helping you broaden your career horizons, discover your professional potential and empower your career journey. This week, we’re delighted to reintroduce Michael, the fantastic guest featured in Episode 6. Michael is an Architect who leads an architectural practice that specialises in residential and commercial architecture in the US. In this episode, we revisit the timeless and universal career insigh...
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Timeless Insights #5: From Our Conversation With an Investment Manager
Welcome to Episode 49 of The Career Discovery Podcast, the show that’s all about helping you broaden your career horizons, discover your professional potential and empower your career journey. This week, we’re excited to reintroduce our exceptional guest from Episode 5, Van, an Investment Manager with a wealth of experience in the UK’s Investment Management industry.In this episode, we revisit the timeless and universal career insights that Van shared:The Value of Internships: Exploring ...
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What Is a Career in Asset Management Operations Like? In Conversation with an Industry Expert
Welcome to episode 48 of The Career Discovery Podcast, the show that's all about helping you broaden your career horizons, discover your professional potential and empower your career journey. This week we are excited to introduce you to Jim, a seasoned Sales Director in the UK's recruitment industry. Jim's expertise shines in Asset Management Operations, and he's here to unravel the secrets, insights and opportunities hidden within this dynamic sector. Jim shares insights on: &nbs...
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Curious About Asset Management Operations Careers? Start Here!
Welcome to episode 47 of The Career Discovery Podcast, the show that's all about helping you broaden your career horizons, discover your professional potential and empower your career journey. In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain and taking you behind the scenes into the captivating world of asset management operations, the vital functions of asset management that often go unseen.We hear from this week's guest, Jim, about:What is Asset Management?What is Asset Management Oper...
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What Is a Career as a CEO Like? In Conversation with a Co-Founder and CEO
#46 - Welcome to the Career Discovery podcast, the show that’s all about broadening your career horizons, discovering your professional potential and empowering your career journey.On this episode, we’re excited to introduce you to Tim, the CEO and co-founder of a software development company specialising in financial well-being solutions for the employee benefits industry.Tim shares insights on:Area of expertise (03:25)Common misconceptions of the co-founder & CEO rolesThe purpose of the...