Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast

In the latest episode of Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast, listeners hear from Emma Hawkins, Nadia Johnstone-Smith and James Statham.In this episode, Emma Hawkins, Careers Mentoring Officer at Arden University, discusses the ACE mentoring programme and highlights how the scheme provides opportunities for professionals to support others while developing their own careers.Nadia and James explore their personal experiences of being mentored, sharing how the advice and support they have received from others has helped them build confidence and progress in their careers.You can sign up for the ACE mentoring programme here

In the latest episode of Future Faces: The YoungProfessionals Podcast, listeners hear from Ellie Simmonds, British Paralympian swimmer and TV presenter. In this episode, Ellie speaks about her career as a swimmerand how to overcome barriers and achieve your goals. She highlights the importance of networking and reaching outto others and encourages people not to be afraid to make connections, attend events and ask for advice, reflecting on how much she learned from fellow athletes and coaches throughout her own career.

In the latest episode of the Young Professionals Podcast,we’re joined by Paul Faulkner, Vice Chairman for the Midlands at Barclays and founder of Element45, an advisory business that helps current and aspiring leaders develop the skills and confidence to tackle strategic challenges andlead more effectively.Paul shares insights from his diverse career journey, from starting out at MBNA to relocating to the United States at just 22 to work at the company’s corporate headquarters for 18 months. Drawing on his experiences across banking and leadership, he reflects on the lessons that have shaped his career.In this episode, Paul explores what makes a great leader, whether leadership is an innate quality or a skill that can be developed, and why stepping outside your comfort zone is often the key to unlocking new opportunities and accelerating your career.

In the latest episode of Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast, listeners hear from Ana Amona confidence coach at Rainha Noir coaching. In this episode, Ana talks about how she helps women build confidence and overcome the inner and outer challenges holding them back. She gives her advice on how young professionals can go forward in their careers and be the best versions of themselves. At the end of the episode Ana and Sophie hold a live coaching session where you can get a snippet of some of the tips and advice Ana offers to her clients. If you want to get in touch with Ana, you can find her on LinkedIn  or contact Sophie Poduval-Morrell at Future Faces Chamber of Commerce to make an introduction. 

In the latest episode of Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast, we hear from Georgie Butler, managing director at Blackberry Events.  Georgie talks about her career path and how she completed a degree in forensic science and a master’s in forensic toxicology - but ended up with a complete career change. She highlights how having a mentor with the Future Facesmentoring scheme helped her navigate her career path and distinguish between short-term interests and long-term goals. Georgie said: “Don’t feel like your career path has to beperfectly mapped out – some of the best opportunities come from when you are feeling completely lost. “Whatever your background, focus on being adaptable, building genuine relationships and learning as much as you can along the way – those skills matter far more than having a ‘perfect’ plan.”If you want to get in touch with Georgie, you canfind her on LinkedIn or contact Sophie at Future Faces Chamber of Commerce to make an introduction.