People Are Everything

S06E02: Career Technologist - The Five People Who Shaped Trevor Hunt Julia Duthie sits down with Trevor Hunt for a warm, reflective and deeply human conversation about the five people who helped shape his life. Trevor is a career technologist, portfolio executive and fractional leader whose career has taken him through major financial organisations including Nomura, UBS, Columbia Threadneedle and MUFG Investor Services, with chapters in Japan, Singapore and New York. But this conversation is not really about job titles. It is about the people behind the journey. Trevor brings his five to life through memories, photographs and stories, from the father figures who taught him hard work, discipline and passion, to the friend who has stood beside him since his teenage years, to Lizzie, his wife of 35 years, whose care and steadiness have shaped his life and family. He also shares the leadership lessons he learned from Eugene O’Brien, including the human impact of redundancy and the importance of balancing work, family and self. And finally, Trevor talks about Ray Bricknell — the man who believed in him at a pivotal point and helped him step into the next chapter of his career.   At the heart of this episode is a beautiful idea: The people who influence us are often the people who believe in us.   A conversation about father figures, lifelong friendship, marriage, leadership, work, care, music, cars, and the moments when someone sees something in you before you fully see it yourself.   00:00 Welcome to People Are Everything 01:16 Why Julia loves conversations with Trevor 02:47 Trevor’s 60th, the Decades party and becoming a grandpa 06:06 Trevor’s career in technology and financial services 09:50 How Trevor chose his five people 12:27 Trevor’s visual approach to his five influencers 14:06 Number 1: Father figures 14:53 Roy Hunt — Trevor’s dad and the value of hard work 20:23 Peter Stanford — discipline, pride and history 23:05 Uncle Pete — cars, Brands Hatch and James Hunt 26:26 Trevor’s Formula One driving experience 31:00 Number 2: Paul Charlwood and lifelong male friendship 38:22 Fathers, love and how different generations showed affection 40:25 Number 3: Lizzie, the love of Trevor’s life 43:49 Lizzie’s career as a cancer specialist nurse 48:27 How Trevor and Lizzie met in a nightclub 49:57 Number 4: Eugene O’Brien and leadership in Japan 52:12 The work, family and me-time balance 56:12 The human impact of redundancies 1:02:10 Number 5: Ray Bricknell, the man who believed in Trevor 1:08:34 Just as important: Trevor’s mum and sister 1:10:02 Patrick Lencioni, Marshall Goldsmith and future guests 1:13:50 Samhita Rao and who Julia should speak to next 1:16:08 Trevor’s alternative fives 1:16:38 Top five albums of all time 1:19:51 Final reflections   Subscribe for more long-form conversations about the people who shape who we become.   Hosted by Julia Duthie. Learn more about your host; get Julia's book here: https://dogbonestreet.com/ Full episode available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Peopleareeverything Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/people-are-everything/id1792005630 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oobIAmo4lkewcPHdbcXbJ   Follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/peopleareeverything   Thank you, People Are Everything :-)   @peopleareeverything   #PeopleAreEverything #TrevorHunt #JuliaDuthie #Leadership #Friendship #Family #Mentorship #CareerStories #Podcast #HumanStories

New People Are Everything special: Hi Five — The People Who Pointed The Way People Are Everything is a podcast hosted by Julia Duthie, where each guest shares the five people who have shaped who they are today. Across the series, our guests open up about family, friendship, mentors, teachers, chance encounters and the people whose influence stayed with them — often revealing deeply personal stories, life lessons and moments of change along the way. Our High Five specials are 30-minute curated episodes designed to give new listeners and viewers a taste of the archive, and to help long-time followers rediscover meaningful moments from past conversations. In The People Who Pointed The Way, Julia revisits five excerpts about the people who challenged, guided, encouraged and helped our guests see a clearer path. Featuring: 1. Carrie Osman — The Art of Changing Your Mind Carrie reflects on a teacher who helped her understand debate, nuance and the importance of staying open to changing your mind. 2. Lori Powell — High Standards, Warm Heart Lori remembers Sadie Borrows, a first manager who pushed her hard, cared deeply and helped shape the leader she became. 3. Brandon Mergard — The Moral Compass Brandon talks about Dr Frank Wagner, whose kindness, ethics and judgement became a lasting model for how to live and lead. 4. Bill Sommers — What Do You Do When You Don’t Know? Bill shares how Art Costa helped shape his thinking about learning, curiosity and the habits that help people grow. 5. Jathan Janove — The Spark Behind the Work Jathan reflects on the people who helped point him towards the human-centred work that would define so much of his career. Five guests. Five guides. One reminder that sometimes the right person doesn’t give us the answer — they point us towards the path. Watch the special on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform — and if one of these stories reflects something in your own life, we hope you’ll visit the full episode and spend more time with that guest. Hosted by Julia Duthie. Learn more about your host; get Julia's book here: https://dogbonestreet.com/ Full episode available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Peopleareeverything Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/people-are-everything/id1792005630 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oobIAmo4lkewcPHdbcXbJ Follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/peopleareeverything Thank you, People Are Everything :-) #PeopleAreEverything #HighFive #ThePeopleWhoPointedTheWay #PodcastSpecial #JuliaDuthie #HumanStories #Podcast  

New People Are Everything Special: Hi Five — The Courage to Start Again Our Hi Five series is designed to give listeners and viewers a taste of the incredible conversations in the People Are Everything archive — five guests, five excerpts, one shared theme. In this episode, Julia Duthie revisits five moments about reinvention, courage, second chapters and the decision to move towards a life that feels more honest. Featuring: 1. Julia Carreon — The Beauty Between Here and There Julia reflects on reinvention, confidence and the lessons we learn when life takes us somewhere unexpected. 2. Martin Morales — Listen to Your Heart Martin talks about losing his job, facing uncertainty and being encouraged to follow his passion into something new. 3. Nancy Burger — Petrified of Regret Nancy shares how she started singing at 40 because the fear of not trying became bigger than the fear of performing. 4. Julian Lorenzo — Choosing Your Own Destiny Julian reflects on leaving a small town in Spain, moving to Brazil, and building a life guided by vision and heart. 5. Helen Normoyle — Never Too Old to Reinvent Yourself Helen talks about turning a difficult life stage into a purpose-led business helping other women. Five stories. Five turning points. One reminder that it is never too late to start again. Watch the special on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform — and if one of these stories reflects something in your own life, we hope you’ll visit the full episode and spend more time with that guest. Hosted by Julia Duthie. Learn more about your host, get Julia's book here: https://loom.ly/DxZH3GU Full episode available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Watch or listen on your favourite podcast platform: Youtube: https://loom.ly/nb-WD3Q Apple: https://loom.ly/EgwKsWk Spotify: https://loom.ly/GHo0lEo 📲 Follow us on socials: https://loom.ly/gJuJlLQ Thank you, People Are Everything :-)

New People Are Everything special: High Five: The People We Never Saw Coming The people who influence us are not always the obvious ones. They are not always parents, partners, close friends or bosses. Sometimes they are people we meet by chance. Sometimes they are people we barely know. Sometimes they are people we have never met at all, but something about them stays with us. In this 30-minute High Five special, Julia Duthie revisits five moments from the People Are Everything archive, each exploring an unexpected person who left a lasting impression. Featuring: 1. Jess Gregson — Toby Hat Jess remembers a nightclub regular whose presence came to represent youth, friendship, belonging and the joy of finding your tribe. 2. Jindy Mann — The Woman on Kilimanjaro Jindy reflects on a chance encounter during a mountain climb that opened him up to a more spiritual way of seeing the world. 3. Lucy H Pearce — The Woman She Never Met Lucy shares how an online creator she had never met gave her permission to be a writer, mother and businesswoman in her own way. 4. Chris Grimes — Stan Laurel Made Me Happy Chris talks about how Stan Laurel shaped his humour, kindness and love of performance, despite never knowing him personally. 5. Matthew Stafford — The Apps That Changed Everything Matthew recalls early encounters with the people behind Citymapper and Uber, and how they changed the way he thought about ideas, ambition and usefulness. Five guests. Five unexpected influences. One reminder that the people who shape us can appear from almost anywhere. Hosted by Julia Duthie. Learn more about your host, get Julia's book here: https://loom.ly/DxZH3GU Full episode available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Watch or listen on your favourite podcast platform: Youtube: https://loom.ly/nb-WD3Q Apple: https://loom.ly/EgwKsWk Spotify: https://loom.ly/GHo0lEo 📲 Follow us on socials: https://loom.ly/gJuJlLQ   Thank you, People Are Everything :-)  

New People Are Everything special: High Five: The Mothers Who Made Us Our High Five specials are 30-minute curated episodes designed to introduce new listeners to People Are Everything — and to help long-time listeners rediscover some of the incredible stories from the back catalogue. Each special brings together five short excerpts from five different guests, centred around one shared theme. In The Mothers Who Made Us, Julia Duthie revisits five moving conversations about mothers, family, resilience, ambition, kindness and the people who often shape us first.   Featuring: 1. Helen Normoyle — A Shroud Has No Pocket Helen reflects on her mother’s warmth, values and belief that people matter more than possessions. 2. Carrie Osman — Have You Done Enough? Carrie remembers “Mommy O”, a powerful force of love, standards and encouragement. 3. Penny de Valk — Quiet Resilience Penny shares the story of her mother Barbara Mary Foy, whose strength, optimism and resourcefulness shaped her deeply. 4. Lori Powell — Knowing What Is Enough Lori talks about her mum Beverly, who showed her that ambition can also mean knowing what truly matters. 5. Suzy Burke — Hope at the Kitchen Table Suzy remembers her mother Hope, a warm and honest woman whose home became a place of welcome, truth and love. Five guests. Five stories. One beautiful reminder of the mothers who made us. Hosted by Julia Duthie. Learn more about your host, get Julia's book here: https://loom.ly/DxZH3GU Full episode available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Watch or Listen on your favourite podcast platform:   Youtube: https://loom.ly/nb-WD3Q Apple: https://loom.ly/EgwKsWk Spotify: https://loom.ly/GHo0lEo 📲 Follow us on socials: https://loom.ly/gJuJlLQ   Thank you, People Are Everything :-)