A reminder of what the reality of a different culture truly feels like.

And a chance to go off grid.

Yes, we are back with the Immersive TIE programme.

And Niall has returned from his experience in Mozambique to tell his tales.

This is a podcast you don’t want to miss.

As most of you know, this was our primary TIE programme for close to 14 years.

It changed people’s lives. It evolved companies. And impacted communities in 24 countries around the world.

But the pandemic had other plans for us, and this had to be put on hold.

Until recently!

Today Niall gives us a window into his experience.

Niall is a Portfolio Manager at Octopus Energy in London, one of the largest investors of renewable energy in Europe. And he holds a Masters in Applied Mathematics and a Doctorate in Quantum Physics.

Let's just say, when he realised there was data to get stuck into - he was SO excited. :-)

This conversation is super revealing.

We hear about how he sees himself differently on return.

And the feelings he knows he must hold onto.

We hear about his reflections on leadership.

Why he applied.

And what came out of the experience – both with regards to the impact on the Marine Megafauna Foundation. But also, on him.

There are incredible learnings here, and it’s fascinating to understand the solutions he came up with.

If you’re thinking of applying for TIE. Thinking of having a TIE programme at your company. Or just keen to better understand how the programme impacts people and companies – don’t miss this one.

And the quote Niall ends on by Anne Frank is a perfect way to sum up this chat - “Whoever is happy will make others happy too’.

So grab that favourite beverage or throw on those running shoes, and enjoy this conversation with Niall.

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If you’re keen to see more of his experience, do check out his TIE Instagram at @Niall_and_the_whales.