The Next Normal

Further Reading/Listening:HEPP website - https://www.hepp.ac.uk/HeppSY website : www.heppsy.orgHEPP Fest Information - https://www.hepp.ac.uk/festival/ (HEPP Fest Reloaded, recorded sessions made available in January)HeppSY Happenings PodcastThe Froth Podcast - Rhod Gilbert and Sian HarriesThe Squiggly Careers Podcast - Helen Tupper and Sarah EllisThat Peter Crouch PodcastThe Mo Gilligan Podcast Our Presenters:Helen Armitage - A Senior Employability Adviser for the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. Helen leads on the Hallam Career Mentoring Scheme and primarily supports the department of Art and Design with in-curriculum careers delivery.Chris Webb - An Employability Adviser at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris supports the Gradvantage programme for final year students and graduates, as well as collaborating with the College of Business, Technology and Engineering on in-curriculum careers delivery. Our Guests:Caroline Hanson - Caroline is a level 6 qualified careers adviser currently working with schools and colleges in Rotherham and North Notts. Prior to working with HeppSY she was employed by Sheffield Hallam Careers and Employability with experience in adult career guidance also. Rachel Crowder - A Higher Education Progression Adviser at HeppSY, Rachel has previously worked with Sheffield City Council as a School Placement Officer, advising young people on apprenticeship opportunities within the region.Mike Garnock-Jones - Mike originally qualified as a Social Worker (adolescent mental health) working in Liverpool, London and Sheffield. He moved into education and training, becoming a teacher and then leading partnership work in schools, FE and the region including Aimhigher, Enterprise Adviser Network and Made in Sheffield. He has been the Director of the Higher Education Progression Partnership (Hepp) since 2017.Sabrina Mcketty-Edwards - A Sheffield Hallam University Film Production Graduate, Sabrina is currently a Higher Education Engagement Assistant with HeppSY, linked to Longley Park Sixth Form College (having previously also worked closely with The Sheffield College). If you are interested in any of the discussion points raised in this podcast or have suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers, please contact Chris or Helen on LinkedIn!

Further Reading/Listening:Emsi UK Blog - https://www.economicmodelling.co.uk/blog/Emsi UK Webinars - https://www.economicmodelling.co.uk/webinars/Emsi Skills - https://skills.emsidata.com/Beer with Emsi - https://www.economicmodeling.com/beer-with-emsi/ (short, fun videos that show how LMI can be applied across sectors, including Education - US-centric, but still relevant) AGCAS Journal - https://www.agcas.org.uk/PhoenixAGACS Twitter Feed - @AGCAS What do graduates do - https://luminate.prospects.ac.uk/what-do-graduates-doWonkhe: DLHE Archives - https://wonkhe.com/tag/dlhe/Wonkhe - From work ready to world ready - https://wonkhe.com/blogs/from-work-ready-to-world-ready-why-breaking-down-knowledge-silos-is-the-next-frontier-in-student-development/Thomas J Bevan: The Tyranny of Numbers - https://thomasjbevan.substack.com/p/the-tyranny-of-numbersNational Careers Week: The Future of Work Guide 2021 - https://nationalcareersweek.com/2021fow/ Wonkhe Podcast - https://wonkhe.com/podcast/Harvard Business Review: Women at Work Podcast - https://hbr.org/2018/01/podcast-women-at-workChasing Excellence Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/chasing-excellence/id1170629044Let's Talk About Skills, Baby: Podcast - https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/lets-talk-about-skills-baby-kelly-ryan-bailey-S2zi3RLbTjX/Preparing for Brexit Podcast - https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/preparing-for-brexit Our Presenters:Helen Armitage - A Senior Employability Adviser for the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. Helen leads on the Hallam Career Mentoring Scheme and primarily supports the department of Art and Design with in-curriculum careers delivery.Chris Webb - An Employability Adviser at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris supports the Gradvantage programme for final year students and graduates, as well as collaborating with the College of Business, Technology and Engineering on in-curriculum careers delivery. Our Guests:Richard Hewitt - Richard leads Emsi’s engagement with the Higher Education sector in the UK.  Emsi provides labour market data and insight to universities in the UK, North America and Australia, as well as to a range of other organisations.  Richard has a background in Higher Education and recruitment. Having been a senior lecturer and course leader, he crossed into the private sector, where he headhunted senior executives for European blue-chips, and latterly, academic and commercial leadership for privately and publicly funded HE organisations worldwide.Naomi Oosman-Watts - Naomi is a Director on the Board of the Association of Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS), her portfolio covers all aspects of graduate employability and outcomes data including the recent development of a new national graduate destinations survey – the Graduate Outcomes Survey. She represents the UK Graduate Careers Advisory sector on the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) national steering group for the continued development and roll out of this new survey.In her current role at Newcastle University, Naomi is responsible for the delivery of large, complex University-wide student services projects with the aim of enhancing and improving the coherence of the student experience by joining up the academic, personal and professional aspects of the learner journey.Prior to undertaking this role, she was Assistant Director in the Newcastle University Careers Service she played a key part in the development and delivery of the University’s Employability and Enterprise Strategy, working with colleagues to create a cohesive, institutional approach to student and graduate success. During her time in the Careers Service Naomi was also responsible for the creation and delivery of the Career Insights Programme, an initiative designed to support students from different backgrounds into successful graduate level employment.She is also heavily involved in the University’s work on Race Equality, she co-chairs the University’s Race Equality Charter Self-Assessment Team and is vice-chair of the University’s Black and Minority Ethnic Staff Network. If you are interested in any of the discussion points raised in this podcast or have suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers, please contact Chris or Helen on LinkedIn!

Further Reading/Listening:Peter's Contact Details:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterhopwoodpublicspeaking/Twitter: @Hopwoodmedia Instagram: @peterhopwood Website: www.peter-hopwood.comHypnotic Language Hacks Podcast - Jason Linett Business of Story Podcast - Park HowellThe Mindset School PodcastThe Guardian - Covid & Brexit could see UK manufacturers bringing it all back home BBC News - Government to invest £4bn to create 250,000 new green jobs Our Presenters:Helen Armitage - A Senior Employability Adviser for the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. Helen leads on the Hallam Career Mentoring Scheme and primarily supports the department of Art and Design with in-curriculum careers delivery.Chris Webb - An Employability Adviser at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris supports the Gradvantage programme for final year students and graduates, as well as collaborating with the College of Business, Technology and Engineering on in-curriculum careers delivery. Our Guest:Peter Hopwood - Peter travels the globe (now virtually) helping people tell clearer stories with stronger impact, bringing more value, clarity and engagement to their ideas. He helps executives and entrepreneurs develop their speaking style in front of a crowd or online, gain investment and persuade with impact.From Dubai to Amsterdam, Shanghai to Berlin, Peter’s workshops and coaching skills are in high demand across global digital, entrepreneurship and business scenes.Equally, as an internationally experienced live events MC, Peter has developed an extensive global portfolio of shaping some of the strongest tech events on the planet.He loves to be kept on his toes wearing many hats – mentor, coach, presenter and voice-over talent.London born, Peter has worked in 28 countries and lived in 7 - he is now based in Croatia. If you are interested in any of the discussion points raised in this podcast or have suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers, please contact Chris or Helen on LinkedIn!

Further Reading/Listening:Chris' Blog - https://chrisheadleand.com/blog/ Chris' Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisHeadleandBBC News - Covid-19: Nintendo profits triple as games boom continuesThe Naked Gaming PodcastThe Jisc PodcastThe Student Sessions PodcastFinally, keep a look out for Chris' forthcoming book - Engaging Students in Online Learning: A Practical Guide for Higher Education Our Presenters:Helen Armitage - A Senior Employability Adviser for the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. Helen leads on the Hallam Career Mentoring Scheme and primarily supports the department of Art and Design with in-curriculum careers delivery.Chris Webb - An Employability Adviser at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris supports the Gradvantage programme for final year students and graduates, as well as collaborating with the College of Business, Technology and Engineering on in-curriculum careers delivery. Our Guest:Dr. Chris Headleand - Currently Director of Teaching and Learning in the School of Computer Science and member of the LALT academy board at the University of Lincoln, Chris has a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and Ethics having completed a Masters in Computer Systems. He is an innovation evangelist; having come from a creative background he now applies design thinking to computer science, providing novel solutions to technical problems. Chris specialises in improving student engagement, and has research expertise in games, data visualisation, and design methods.As well as his industrial and research expertise, Chris is also a fully trained educator with a degree in teaching, a PGCertHE, a PTLLS, and 18 years teaching experience at various levels. He currently lectures Games Design, Games Studies, Ethics, and Professional Practices at the University of Lincoln. Chris has always tried to approach teaching from a student-centric perspective and this has taken him in many directions, including being the first person internationally to teach an entire FE (college) course through social media.Chris still maintains active business interests, including social media consultancy and software development through Ogwen Publishing; and Virtual Reality games development through Picselica VR.  If you are interested in any of the discussion points raised in this podcast or have suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers, please contact Chris or Helen on LinkedIn!

Further Reading/Listening:The Graduate Job PodcastAGCAS Phoenix Journal - Responding to Covid-19 (October 2020)The Future of Higher Education after COVID - Nick Hillman - HEPIJob Hunting in a Pandemic - ProspectsJob Hunting in a Pandemic - Target JobsEnactusChaos Theory of CareersGeneration HomeLondon Interdisciplinary SchoolUniversity of Utah - Adobe Cloud (YouTube)Around the NFL PodcastThe Property Podcast Our Presenters:Helen Armitage - A Senior Employability Adviser for the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. Helen leads on the Hallam Career Mentoring Scheme and primarily supports the department of Art and Design with in-curriculum careers delivery.Chris Webb - An Employability Adviser at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris supports the Gradvantage programme for final year students and graduates, as well as collaborating with the College of Business, Technology and Engineering on in-curriculum careers delivery. Our Guests:James Curran - James is a Career Coach who works regularly with students and graduates across the UK, as well as being the creator and host of the long-running Graduate Job Podcast, which has a wide range of episodes featuring employers, recruiters and career professionals on all aspects of the student and graduate recruitment and application process.Phill Williams - Phill is a Careers Consultant for the College of Life & Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham. Prior to the University of Birmingham, Phill worked at the University of Leicester, in a number of roles, including as a Careers Consultant, Employer Relationships Project Officer, and finally as a Project Manager overseeing support for Finalists and Graduates.  If you are interested in any of the discussion points raised in this podcast or have suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers, please contact Chris or Helen on LinkedIn!

Further Reading/Listening:McKinsey & Company - FinTech InsightsFinTech Weekly - News and ViewsFinancial Times - FinTech NewsGeneration Home (a good example of how online systems and Open Banking are disrupting the traditional mortgage loans market)Sheffield Hallam University FABSocWake Up To Money PodcastMoneybox PodcastFinancial Times - Banking Weekly Podcast Our Presenters:Helen Armitage - A Senior Employability Adviser for the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. Helen leads on the Hallam Career Mentoring Scheme and primarily supports the department of Art and Design with in-curriculum careers delivery.Chris Webb - An Employability Adviser at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris supports the Gradvantage programme for final year students and graduates, as well as collaborating with the College of Business, Technology and Engineering on in-curriculum careers delivery. Our Guests:Giles Cunningham - CEO of Bank of London and Middle East, which is a Sharia Law compliant bank. Giles has worked in the Banking sector in a number of different countries, including Brazil and Qatar, but is now back in the UK leading BLME. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Sheffield and then later undertook a part-time MBA with Sheffield Hallam University in Financial Services. He has been a member of the Sheffield Business School alumni circle, donated to the Hallam Coronavirus Appeal, and is interested in mentoring and giving back. He is also a big Sheffield United Fan!Zenith Shah - A Business Economics student at Sheffield Hallam University. President of the Finance, Accounting and Banking Society, Zenith has a strong interest in finance with aspirations to enter the financial industry. If you are interested in any of the discussion points raised in this podcast or have suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers, please contact Chris or Helen on LinkedIn!

Further Reading/Listening:Bradford Employment and Skills WebsiteFE News - Overview of the Lifetime Skills GuaranteeYour Brain at Work PodcastTara Brach - Meditation PodcastEllen MacArthur Foundation - Explore the Circular Economy Podcast Our Presenters:Helen Armitage - A Senior Employability Adviser for the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. Helen leads on the Hallam Career Mentoring Scheme and primarily supports the department of Art and Design with in-curriculum careers delivery.Chris Webb - An Employability Adviser at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris supports the Gradvantage programme for final year students and graduates, as well as collaborating with the College of Business, Technology and Engineering on in-curriculum careers delivery. Our Guests:Alexandra Willans - Alex is super proud to be the Director of Bradford District's Careers and Technical Education partnership in West Yorkshire. In a past life, she worked in secondary education and taught Design Technology in Leeds where she worked for 19 years. Alex loves all things people development,  seeing creativity and new ideas flourish. When not working, you are most likely to find Alex repairing, redecorating, creating, growing or destroying things. Easily distracted by social media, you can contact Alex via her LinkedIn profile above for further information regarding the CTE model or if you are interested in getting involved.   If you are interested in any of the discussion points raised in this podcast or have suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers, please contact Chris or Helen on LinkedIn!

Further Reading/Listening:RICS - What is Surveying?BBC Radio 4 - Soul Music PodcastBBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs PodcastBBC World Service - Thirteen Minutes to the Moon Podcast Our Presenters:Helen Armitage - A Senior Employability Adviser for the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. Helen leads on the Hallam Career Mentoring Scheme and primarily supports the department of Art and Design with in-curriculum careers delivery.Chris Webb - An Employability Adviser at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris supports the Gradvantage programme for final year students and graduates, as well as collaborating with the College of Business, Technology and Engineering on in-curriculum careers delivery. Our Guests:Philip Wilbourn - A RICS Chartered Environmental Surveyor and CEO at Wilbourn and Co Ltd, Philip is a Sheffield Hallam University alumni and one of the leading experts on the relationship between the values of all forms of property, the environment and the development/investment markets. A notable figure within his industry, Philip has shared his expertise throughout his career via a number of high-profile platforms, including the House of Commons, Financial Times, The Guardian, Sky News and the BBC One Show. Outside of work, Philip is a former private pilot and rugby union referee, as well as being a member of the Doncaster St Leger Rotary Club. If you are interested in any of the discussion points raised in this podcast or have suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers, please contact Chris or Helen on LinkedIn!

Further Reading/Listening:Activision BlizzardRiot GamesMeltdown Bar, SheffieldBritish Esports Association WebsiteFE News - New qualifications are at the forefront of EsportsRedcrest Careers - Careers in Gaming Top TipsBBC News - Call of Duty: The twins who 'stole' grandad's internet now playing for millionsHigh Score - Netflix DocumentaryPuck Soup PodcastThe Blades Podcast Our Presenters:Helen Armitage - A Senior Employability Adviser for the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. Helen leads on the Hallam Career Mentoring Scheme and primarily supports the department of Art and Design with in-curriculum careers delivery.Chris Webb - An Employability Adviser at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris supports the Gradvantage programme for final year students and graduates, as well as collaborating with the College of Business, Technology and Engineering on in-curriculum careers delivery. Our Guests:Scott Parkin - A former BSc Web Information  Systems and Services student at Sheffield Hallam University, since graduating in 2008, Scott has undertaken a global career journey through the Esports industry, spanning roles in Dublin, Cologne and LA with SK Gaming, Riot Games and Activision Blizzard, encompassing Journalism, Team Management, Esports Coordination and Competition Operations Management. Scott is currently the Competition Operations Manager for the Call of Duty League at Activision Blizzard in LA and is enthusiastic about supporting current SHU students to explore opportunities within the Esports and Video Game sectors. If you are interested in any of the discussion points raised in this podcast or have suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers, please contact Chris or Helen on LinkedIn!

Further Reading/Listening:Finding A Job In The Furniture Industry Post Covid-19 - Dr Lynn Jones (BCFA)Check out Lynn's website via the following link.The Design Student’s Handbook by Steve Rutherford and Jane BartholomewDon't Get A Job...Make A Job: How to Make it as a Creative Graduate by Gem Barton (you can also watch her speak on YouTube here)Material Matters Podcast - Grant Gibson99% Invisible Podcast - Roman Mars Our Presenters:Helen Armitage - A Senior Employability Adviser for the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. Helen leads on the Hallam Career Mentoring Scheme and primarily supports the department of Art and Design with in-curriculum careers delivery.Chris Webb - An Employability Adviser at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris supports the Gradvantage programme for final year students and graduates, as well as collaborating with the College of Business, Technology and Engineering on in-curriculum careers delivery. Our Guests:Dr Lynn Jones - Formerly Furniture Department Manager in a university with a leading reputation for furniture manufacturing in the UK, Dr Lynn Jones has helped hundreds of graduates find work in the furniture and interiors industry. With a large network of furniture companies, furniture and product design students, graduates and alumni, she now runs a recruitment service tailored to the furniture industry.  Lynn is a furniture specialist External Examiner at several universities in the UK and abroad. She also gives furniture career guidance, employability talks and graduate workshops for universities, colleges and trade associations. She has a PhD in Furniture Design and lives in Oxfordshire with her family. If you are interested in any of the discussion points raised in this podcast or have suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers, please contact Chris or Helen on LinkedIn!

Further Reading/Listening:Culture Hive - Surviving and Thriving in Change Blog:Blog 1: https://www.culturehive.co.uk/resources/surviving-and-thriving-in-change-blog-1-managing-transitions/ Blog 2: https://www.culturehive.co.uk/resources/surviving-and-thriving-in-change-blog-2-responses-and-behaviour/ Blog 3: https://www.culturehive.co.uk/resources/surviving-and-thriving-in-change-blog-3-self-reflection-and-new-beginnings/Blog 4: https://www.culturehive.co.uk/resources/surviving-and-thriving-in-change-blog-4-making-sense-of-our-experiences-in-lockdown/ Grounded Podcast - Louis TherouxThe Last Bohemians Podcast - Kate HutchinsonThe Naked Podcast - Jenny Eells and Kat Harbourne Our Presenters:Helen Armitage - A Senior Employability Adviser for the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. Helen leads on the Hallam Career Mentoring Scheme and primarily supports the department of Art and Design with in-curriculum careers delivery.Chris Webb - An Employability Adviser at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris supports the Gradvantage programme for final year students and graduates, as well as collaborating with the College of Business, Technology and Engineering on in-curriculum careers delivery. Our Guests:Auriel Majumdar - Auriel Majumdar is a Creative Coach, Coach Supervisor and Consultant with more than 20 years’ experience working in organisations as manager, leader, strategist and change maker. In her coaching practice, Auriel specialises in business, leadership and personal development in the creative sector. Her coaching, supervision and facilitation practices have a particular emphasis on the use of creative techniques to challenge individuals and groups to reflect on their experiences so they can continuously learn and develop.Formerly Course Leader of the MSc in Coaching and Mentoring at Sheffield Hallam University, Auriel now teaches on the course as an Executive in Residence. In 2018 she was nominated by her students for Sheffield Business School’s Inspirational Teaching Award with the following citation:“An engaging and inspirational teacher and coach - combines theory with stories from their professional practice and brilliantly creative activities to deliver their subject with warmth, humour and depth”.Auriel has a BSc. in Psychology from Durham University and a MSc. in Coaching and Mentoring from Sheffield Hallam University. She is an accredited Time to Think coach (http://www.timetothink.com/) and has Post Graduate Certificates in Teaching in Higher Education and in City Leadership.Auriel is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), accredited at Master Practitioner level, practising within the EMCC’s Code of Ethics https://emccuk.org/standards-ethics/code-of-ethics/ auriel@aurielmajumdar.comwww.aurielmajumdar.comhttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/creativebusinesscoaching If you are interested in any of the discussion points raised in this podcast or have suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers, please contact Chris or Helen on LinkedIn!

Further Reading/Listening:REC UK - Jobs Recovery TrackerThe Guardian - Recruiters inundated as Coronavirus takes toll on UK labour marketAndrea Algar - Spanishland Language PodcastThe Marketing Meetup PodcastThe Secret Engagement Podcast Our Presenters:Helen Armitage - A Senior Employability Adviser for the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. Helen leads on the Hallam Career Mentoring Scheme and primarily supports the department of Art and Design with in-curriculum careers delivery.Chris Webb - An Employability Adviser at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris supports the Gradvantage programme for final year students and graduates, as well as collaborating with the College of Business, Technology and Engineering on in-curriculum careers delivery. Our Guests:Jessica Dodds - Jess’ career in marketing started whilst at university at Sheffield Hallam in 2011.With a strong academic background in English studies and Marketing, and starting her career in Editorial positions at national publications, such as BBC Good Food, Jess’ portfolio is built on clear and creative campaigns, including virtual reality games and sending a Lego man into space.Designing and managing multi-channel marketing on complex topics UK-wide and across Australia and the US, Jess is passionate about visually engaging, insight driven marketing. As Head of Marketing at Networx, Jessica leads a team of marketers in curating hyper-personalised, content driven workflows and event campaigns to increase lead generation, client loyalty and to drive an exceptional industry standard for the client and candidate recruitment experience.Vikki Callanan - Vikki has recently become an Independent Recruitment Business owner under the umbrella of Cameron James Professional Recruitment.After 15 years within the industry she has seen the recruitment industry dramatically change on more than one occasion. With two very prominent challenging times, one being 2008, which was the greatest recession in modern times and now, 2020, where not one inch of the working world hasn’t been impacted in some way or another due to the corona virus pandemic, better known as Covid-19.Prior to working within recruitment, Vikki has worked within a Trainer capacity and has worked and travelled extensively. Vikki is a very energetic individual, who gives a 100% in every aspect of her career and personal family life. In addition, she is also a part-time student studying the Spanish Language at degree level. When Vikki isn’t working, being a mum or studying, she loves walking, keeping fit, travelling and watching football! If you are interested in any of the discussion points raised in this podcast or have suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers, please contact Chris or Helen on LinkedIn!

Further Reading/Listening:Nesta - The Role of Innovation in the UK's Covid-19 RecoveryEmma Gannon - Ctrl Alt Del PodcastTed Viera - Photography Matters PodcastFlintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy PodcastCareer Development Policy Group - Call to action to reach out to your local MP regarding the importance of careers guidance Our Presenters:Helen Armitage - A Senior Employability Adviser for the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. Helen leads on the Hallam Career Mentoring Scheme and primarily supports the department of Art and Design with in-curriculum careers delivery.Chris Webb - An Employability Adviser at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris supports the Gradvantage programme for final year students and graduates, as well as collaborating with the College of Business, Technology and Engineering on in-curriculum careers delivery. Our Guests:Graeme Tidd - As an Enterprise Adviser at SHU, Graeme supports students to develop business and project ideas, and works with academics to develop curriculum-based Enterprise education.Graeme is a professional Photoshop Artist and photographer, running ventures as a contemporary pet photographer and urban photographer selling high-end wall art.He graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in 2000 in English and Media.Harvey Morton - Harvey Morton is one of the brightest entrepreneurial lights in the UK, founding his own company in 2013. During this time, he juggled both his new work commitments and his education, completing his GCSEs and A-Levels while getting his first company off the ground. Harvey is a Sheffield Hallam University Graduate and received support from the SHU Enterprise Team to grow his business alongside his studies.In the last few years, Harvey’s reputation for excellence has continued to grow, picking up the IPSE Young Freelancer of the Year (2018) along the way. Following this achievement, he relaunched his flagship brand as Harvey Morton Digital, providing the key solutions to all the digital problems his clients face. He also makes regular appearances as a public speaker at major events focused on entrepreneurship.When he’s not working, Harvey loves to inspire other young future leaders as they begin on their own entrepreneurial journeys, and winds down by indulging in some of his favourite hobbies. Alongside trips to the cinema and concerts, Harvey also enjoys relaxing with friends and family, working out and getting acquainted with all the best new restaurants and cafes. He can often be found walking his beloved border collie, Nelly.As a talented and ever-developing young professional, Harvey has the skills needed to work alongside teams of all sizes and draws on his own experience to help them tackle even the most complex of digital issues.Rob Dixon - A Work for Yourself Placement Year student at Sheffield Hallam University, Rob currently runs Rob's All Day, a catering business providing healthy, microwaveable meals, typically available via the Hallam Pop-Up Shop on Howard Street. If you are interested in any of the discussion points raised in this podcast or have suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers, please contact Chris or Helen on LinkedIn!

Further Reading/Listening:Smith Young WebsiteRICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) WebsiteCBRE Group WebsiteStudent Scholarship Fund for The Department of the Natural and Built Environment (Sheffield Hallam University) - Sheffield Hallam University Urban Land Economics Class of 1979Elon Musk - 10 Rules for Success Our Presenters:Helen Armitage - A Senior Employability Adviser for the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. Helen leads on the Hallam Career Mentoring Scheme and primarily supports the department of Art and Design with in-curriculum careers delivery.Chris Webb - An Employability Adviser at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris supports the Gradvantage programme for final year students and graduates, as well as collaborating with the College of Business, Technology and Engineering on in-curriculum careers delivery. Our Guest:Ian Middleton - Born and raised in Sheffield, now resident in Leeds, Ian attended school in Sheffield and studied BSc Urban Land Economics at Sheffield Hallam University from 1975-1979. After gaining experience on his placement year with the British Rail Property Board in Bristol, Ian started work for the Sheffield City Council Estates Department following his graduation from university, where he had responsibility for a wide range of Council commercial premises, City Centre shops and industrial buildings, including the acquisition of The Leadmill. Ian moved to Leeds in the early 1980s and joined the private sector, first as an Area Surveyor for GUS Property Management and later as an Area/Regional Surveyor for The Burton Group Estates Department, where he was responsible for retail rent reviews and lease renewals across the Northern Region, management of investment properties and ancillary commercial accommodation. Ian was instrumental in establishing service charge review processes across the portfolio and also in the formation of a major shopping centre tenant co-ordination programme for rent review and lease renewals.In 1994, Ian was head-hunted by the sole Leasing and Managing Agent acting for Meadowhall owners to take personal responsibility for implementation of the first round of rent reviews across Meadowhall in 1995 (the first such programme on a major Regional Shopping Centre in the UK). Over the next 20 years, Ian developed the Lease Consultancy business of Smith Young (from scratch) to a dominant UK position among the very best shopping centres, winning in 2005 (in competition with all leading UK firms) the prestigious award of UK Professional Agency Team of the year. Ian worked directly with a range of high-profile clients that included Westfield, British Land, Land Securities, Hammerson and Intu, covering a dozen major shopping centres (including both Westfield schemes in London, Meadowhall, Bluewater, Trafford and Bullring) with a capital value in excess of £10 billion. Ian has now been retired 12 months and had started to pursue travel plans with greater intensity...until the pandemic struck. His other interests include football (SUFC), cycling, music and history. As a highly engaged alumnus of Sheffield Hallam University, Ian continues to support current students where he can and has recently coordinated a Student Scholarship Fund for The Department of the Natural and Built Environment with the help of the Urban Land Economics Class of 1979. If you are interested in any of the discussion points raised in this podcast or have suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers, please contact Chris or Helen on LinkedIn!

Episode NotesFurther Reading/Listening:AGCAS Alternative Conference 2020Lancaster University - 'Get That Grad Job' Podcast Our Presenters:Helen Armitage - A Senior Employability Adviser for the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. Helen leads on the Hallam Career Mentoring Scheme and primarily supports the department of Art and Design with in-curriculum careers delivery.Chris Webb - An Employability Adviser at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris supports the Gradvantage programme for final year students and graduates, as well as collaborating with the College of Business, Technology and Engineering on in-curriculum careers delivery. Our Guests:Claire Guy - A Career Consultant at the University of Exeter, based within the Business School, Claire's role focuses mostly on working with postgraduates. Claire is also co-chair of the AGCAS Curriculum Design Group.Matthew Howard - Matthew leads on the employability provision for undergraduates across Lancaster University Management School (LUMS). He is responsible for the development of in-curriculum careers education and the digitalisation of the service. He manages a team of specialist Career Coaches who support caseloads of students via 1-1 advice and guidance.  Alongside this, Matthew oversees the LUMS Employer Engagement and Events function. This team liaises with employers and alumni to create experiential learning opportunities, build partnerships and deliver impactful careers fairs, workshops, networking events and curriculum based activity.Matthew is also a member of the AGCAS Employer Engagement Task Group.Becci Hubbard - Becci is responsible for co-managing a team of Careers Consultants. She is also responsible for overseeing NTU's 'Future You' graduate support offer. The scheme encourages final years to sign up for support prior to graduation, so they can access 1-1 coaching, online and NTU based events, and an exclusive internship scheme after they have left. She is also founder and Co-Chair of the newly formed AGCAS Curriculum Design task group who have recently launch a Curriculum Design Toolkit for Careers Practitioners. Prior to this role she has worked as Senior Careers Consultant (Curriculum Design and Project Management), Careers Consultant for Nottingham Business School and Confetti (Institute of Creative Technologies), and has a previous background in HE Outreach and Admissions. If you are interested in any of the discussion points raised in this podcast or have suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers, please contact Chris or Helen on LinkedIn!

Further Reading/Listening:Resolution Foundation - The effects of the Coronavirus crisis on workersISE - Covid Bulletin #10Archway Careers - Helen's websiteHigh Peak Data - Charlie's weekly blog on LMI updatesIES - Getting back to work  CEDEFOP - EU jobs at highest risk of social distancingThe Correspondent - The neoliberal era is ending. What comes next?ISE/AGCAS - Down but not out: The impact on student recruitmentThe Guardian - June Brexit summit on cards as talks head for deadlockAdzuna Blog - Real-time vacancy data and analysis Our Presenters:Helen Armitage - A Senior Employability Adviser for the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. Helen leads on the Hallam Career Mentoring Scheme and primarily supports the department of Art and Design with in-curriculum careers delivery.Chris Webb - An Employability Adviser at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris supports the Gradvantage programme for final year students and graduates, as well as collaborating with the College of Business, Technology and Engineering on in-curriculum careers delivery. Our Guest:Helen Janota - A Careers  and Labour Market Information Consultant and Trainer, Helen is also a Registered Career Development Professional with the Career Development Institute (CDI) and Member of the Careers Writers Association (CWA).  Her experience includes CPD training for careers, education and employability practitioners, including co-delivering the CDI's Insight into LMI workshops; consultancy around the role of careers information within CEIAG provision; and developing high quality information and publications around careers and the world of work for young people and job seekers.Charlie Ball - An expert on graduate employment for the past two decades, Charlie is Head of Higher Education Intelligence for Prospects/Jisc, a member of Research Advisory Committees for AGCAS and the ISE and of steering groups for HESA and the ONS. He is also a Fellow of the National Institute of Career Education and Counselling (NICEC) and a Visiting Fellow at Manchester Metropolitan University. Charlie also writes on careers issues for mainstream and specialist press and regularly briefs journalists across the media on graduate job issues, as well as regularly delivering keynote presentations and training and development sessions for a variety of different organisations. If you are interested in any of the discussion points raised in this podcast or have suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers, please contact Chris or Helen on LinkedIn!

Further Reading/Listening for SHU Class of 2020 (and other) students/graduates:SHU Class of 2020 Offer - MyHallamCareers Connect - SHU Careers and Employability ServiceHallam Graduate Start-Ups - SHU Enterprise Team Our Presenters:Helen Armitage - A Senior Employability Adviser for the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. Helen leads on the Hallam Career Mentoring Scheme and primarily supports the department of Art and Design with in-curriculum careers delivery.Chris Webb - An Employability Adviser at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris supports the Gradvantage programme for final year students and graduates, as well as collaborating with the College of Business, Technology and Engineering on in-curriculum careers delivery. Our Guests:Professor Sir Chris Husbands MA PhD PGCE - Professor Sir Chris Husbands is a university leader, academic, educationist and public servant. He has served as Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University since January 2016. A Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, he has undertaken senior roles in universities for over fifteen years, as Head of the Institute of Education at Warwick University (2000-3), as Dean of Education and Lifelong Learning at the University of East Anglia (2003-7), as Dean of Faculty and then Director of the Institute of Education (2007-15) and as Vice-Provost at University College London (2014-15). In 2018, Sir Chris was awarded a knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to higher education.Sarthak Mondal - Sarthak is a final year student of BSc (Hon) Sport Business Management in Sheffield Hallam University. He has worked across multiple roles on campus over the last 3 years and has a keen interest in building a career within academia.Joshua Sutton - Josh is a final year BSc (Hons) Business & ICT student. Josh undertook a 12 month placement at an industrial hygiene company, Schulke & Mayr UK. He has also worked for the Development & Alumni Relations Office for 4 years, including as a student caller on the Hallam Fund Telephone Campaign.  Polly Leeman – Polly is a final year BA (Hons) Product & Furniture Design student. Polly carried out a sandwich year industry placement at Ocee Design in Northampton and has continued to work within a Product & Interior Design Support role throughout her final year.Fiona McNaught - Fiona is a final year MEng Mechanical Engineering student at Sheffield Hallam University. Fiona has a keen interest in all aspects of engineering and as part of her studies completed a year in industry working at Bosch Thermotechnology. If you are interested in any of the discussion points raised in this podcast or have suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers, please contact Chris or Helen on LinkedIn!

Further Reading/Listening (mostly podcasts this week, unsurprisingly!):Podcast.coMatchmaker.fmMasters of Scale - Reid HoffmanYour Next Million - Frank KernPaul McKenna's Positivity PodcastHardcore History - Dan CarlinReasons to be Cheerful - Ed Miliband and Geoff LloydQuickly, Kevin: Will he Score?The Squiggly Careers Podcast - Sarah Ellis and Helen TupperSupersoul Conversations - Oprah WinfreyOn Purpose - Jay ShettyTable Manners - Jessie WareWhy Not Now? - Amy Jo MartinThe Creative Boom PodcastChanges - Annie MacThat Peter Crouch Podcast Our Presenters:Helen Armitage - A Senior Employability Adviser for the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. Helen leads on the Hallam Career Mentoring Scheme and primarily supports the department of Art and Design with in-curriculum careers delivery.Chris Webb - An Employability Adviser at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris supports the Gradvantage programme for final year students and graduates, as well as collaborating with the College of Business, Technology and Engineering on in-curriculum careers delivery. Our Guest:James Mulvany - A successful entrepreneur, over the past 10 years James has built multiple internet companies (including Podcast.co & Radio.co) plus a property portfolio and has made a range of angel investments in startups! Having actually never had a job in his life, he started his first business when leaving school. James is currently undertaking a challenge to appear on 30 podcasts in 30 days - more details about this and his current work can be found via the social media links below:Social Media: https://jamesm.com/connectPodcast.co: https://www.podcast.coMatchMaker.fm: https://www.matchmaker.fmRadio.co: https://radio.co If you are interested in any of the discussion points raised in this podcast or have suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers, please contact Chris or Helen on LinkedIn!

Further Reading/Listening:Mental Health Awareness Week - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-weekForm Score - https://www.linkedin.com/company/formtoday/Daisy May Cooper and Fearne Cotton: The Happy Place Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daisy-may-cooper/id1353058891?i=1000474914066The Good Life Experience: 50/50 Project - https://www.thegoodlifeexperience.co.uk/news-blog/2020/3/19/50-jobs-for-50-creative-freelancersThe Intern - https://intern-mag.com/The Allbright Collective - https://www.allbrightcollective.com/UK Bounceback Loan Scheme - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-coronavirus-bounce-back-loanUK Self-Employment Support Grants - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-self-employment-income-support-schemeSheffield Hallam University Enterprise Support - https://careersconnect.shu.ac.uk/students-and-graduates/work-yourself Our Presenters:Helen Armitage - A Senior Employability Adviser for the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. Helen leads on the Hallam Career Mentoring Scheme and primarily supports the department of Art and Design with in-curriculum careers delivery.Chris Webb - An Employability Adviser at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris supports the Gradvantage programme for final year students and graduates, as well as collaborating with the College of Business, Technology and Engineering on in-curriculum careers delivery. Our Guest:Penny Lee - A Creative Director and Brand Strategist who creates brand strategy and design for kick-ass women in business. Collaborating with agencies and women-led businesses to truly represent their vision. Working with an extensive network, bringing in the talent and expertise where needed for particular purposes for brands and businesses. Penny’s design career spans over 20 years and includes working in Amsterdam, co-founding Studio theGirls™ with clients including advertising legend and film director Johan Kramer, Lemz (IKEA), Tribal/DDB (KLM.com), Wink (Asics, Bacardi), Wieden + Kennedy (Levis), L’oreal Garnier and Philips to name but a few.More recently, Penny moved back to the UK and set up CreativeMornings/Sheffield, WalkingWhiskeyWellness and #DoYourBusinessOutside -  a business conference in the highlands of Scotland was created promoting a better working environment and TheBrandDirectoress* - her independent studio, which brings over two decades of experience with international brands and agencies direct to the daring and ambitious.Penny has also carried out teaching roles at MIADA (Modern International Art & Design Academy) Chongqing, China and Leeds Arts University. Penny’s current mission is promoting the importance of finding our niche - how owning our own space is important and good for both happiness and business. Her niche is kick-ass women in business. Working with them to get their brand stories straight, finding their niche and upping their game. #Fuckitimgoingniche is occasionally available on limited edition tees and is always on the odd badge to help spread the message!https://thebranddirectoress.com/@thebranddirectoress (IG)@B_Directoress (twitter)  If you are interested in any of the discussion points raised in this podcast or have suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers, please contact Chris or Helen on LinkedIn!

Further Reading/Listening:Deloitte’s The Edge building: https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2015-the-edge-the-worlds-greenest-building/ - although this has been open 4 years now and is award winning it is being adapted now to reflect Covid-19 which is easier because of its pre-existing digital and green ethos.Interview with Daisy Claydon: https://vimeo.com/416649983INSPiRED Teenager Programme: https://www.careeralchemy.co.uk/inspired-teenager-plus-explained.html  US Business Roundtable Purpose of a Corporation Statement: https://www.businessroundtable.org/business-roundtable-redefines-the-purpose-of-a-corporation-to-promote-an-economy-that-serves-all-americansInclusive Economy Partnership: https://www.inclusiveeconomypartnership.gov.uk/our-impact/boostUN Sustainable Development Goal progress: https://www.fdiintelligence.com/News/SPI-report-UN-SDGs-will-not-be-met-until-2073Wales and the UN SDGs report: https://futuregenerations.wales/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Wales-_-SDGs-_-VNR-_-Supplementary-Report-for-Wales-_-Version-10.1-Final-w-cover-ENG.pdfUN SDG progress mapping: https://gov.wales/national-indicators-mapping-well-being-and-un-sustainable-development-goals-interactive-toolWales - new curriculum: overview: https://hwb.gov.wales/curriculum-for-wales/introduction/ For teachers and parents: https://gov.wales/education-changingMcKinsey Report on the Impact of Covid-19 on the UK Jobs Market: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-sector/our-insights/covid-19-in-the-united-kingdom-assessing-jobs-at-risk-and-the-impact-on-people-and-places Our Presenters:Helen Armitage - A Senior Employability Adviser for the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. Helen leads on the Hallam Career Mentoring Scheme and primarily supports the department of Art and Design with in-curriculum careers delivery.Chris Webb - An Employability Adviser at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris supports the Gradvantage programme for final year students and graduates, as well as collaborating with the College of Business, Technology and Engineering on in-curriculum careers delivery. Our Guest:Carolyn Parry - Multi-award-winning career coach, trainer, certified life coach and TEDx speaker, Carolyn came to careers work in her late 30s, after a successful, but ultimately unfulfilling, business career in property, international software and publishing. After retraining as a university careers adviser in 2001, she spent 15 years in the HE sector, latterly as a careers and employability director, and left in 2015 to set up Career Alchemy. The impact-focused business uses its own all-age independently research-proven INSPiRED framework, toolkit and planner to help teenagers (with their parents/carers), graduates and professionals to identify and create purpose-driven and sustainable careers that help to solve the world’s greatest challenges.A languages graduate, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, the Higher Education Academy, and the International Enterprise Educators’ Programme, Carolyn is on the Professional Register of the Career Development Institute, the overarching professional body for the sector. She was the CDI UK Careers Adviser/Career Coach of the Year 2017, is a national trainer in career coaching for AGCAS, has received two business awards from Prince Charles and represents the Career Development Institute in Wales. She is a Trustee/Board Director of Ceredigion Citizens Advice Bureau and of Antur Teifi, a £3M social enterprise which helps Welsh business start and grow. If you are interested in any of the discussion points raised in this podcast or have suggestions for future podcast episodes or guest speakers, please contact Chris or Helen on LinkedIn!