You could be rich but you could be an ar5ehole if your social interaction is poor. That’s not something you should be happy about... Alon discusses with Andy whether materialism results in the courtesy of not opening a door or saying “thank you” - where did politeness go? Has awareness gone for ever?

Is this disappointment speaking, or philosophy or hope/leadership in ways going forward?

Phil was born in leafy Surrey, lives in Alexandra Park, works in the City Canary Wharf but has a hankering to be a Clipper Captain (Thames Clippers / Uber take note!). If he wasn't a successful technologist within the financial services industry, he'd also be happy abseiling the offices of where he works. Despite all of this (or perhaps because of it), his motto is "People are key... human contact critical that's what makes work enjoyable"

Two men sit chat about... COFFEE!

 

...both love it, both are passionate about ensuring their customers learn about it, enjoy its differences and most importantly, get a great experience in drinking it "at its best"

 

Ernie's top tip?

 

Try to find that motivation - it plays a big role in how you progress… whatever field you are in. Expand your knowledge in what you enjoy… then branch out your skills

 

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Discussing the concepts of whether one hundred people know more than one "expert", the conversation with Andy Alon ranges from "chipping-up" human being through to whether altruism is the key driver to success in creating a cash-pile within a career

Andy interviews Remy - digital publishing specialist about where to take family friends in Canary Wharf, what's so special about Cambodian Sandwiches Slow Cooked Lentils, Commuting Customer-centricity

Remy Andy chat about what motivates clients/customers, how to engage interest, build loyalty motivate oneself to deliver consistent high quality … whether its a “Flat White” or “Full Copy”

Seeing somebody on the underground using the product clearing enjoying it when you launched it just a couple of weeks earlier - that just one of the best things about working

"That was not the dinner I asked for Mummy!"

The backwards forwards of parenthood... a four six year olds with their mother living on the Isle of Dogs whose husband works in Canary Wharf.

Belinda is an active member of the community which meets on St Peter's, the only Church on a barge which worships in a cinema   socialises in a museum!

"I find Canary Wharf quite tranquil...

What's missing in Canary Wharf?

A soft play area"

Working from home offers the advantage for the employer of a break taking 5minutes whereas in an office it may it 10-15 even 30 minutes... It's the new normal for a financial service professional who finds himself busier than he's ever been with 13hr days being a regular day.Asked what he'd like to see in Canary Wharf which isn't here already the answer is surprising: more bars! (but with a twist which demonstrates work-life balance is not yet achieved for those who do business in the wharf's unique environment)

Financial Services IT specialist from one of Canary Wharf's tall tower banks, Tedo mixes a life of creative innovative coding with a passion for Turkey Burgers a secret ambition to own run a community based restaurant ... Inspiration comes from working with others interacting with a team (75%) going for a walk (25%)... or drinking coffee eating international pop-up market food from West India Quay

Supply Chain specialist, Financial Services senior manager, toastmaster, poet rock guitarist "Nelson" (performance name) discussed the Pareto Equation, the seed change in WFH, the effectiveness of work the pleasures of "life balance" whilst not operating at his desk in the City Canary Wharf.