Catherine joins us this week to talk us through what the role involves, how she got there despite studying ancient history at university, and the key skills that make her successful in the job.

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What’s it really like working in sales? This week I chat to Hollie, an account manager for Prospects who shares her career journey so far - from the shop floor at Argos, to taking on cruise ship contracts and working at sea, and now to her current role in the education sector.

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This week we're joined by Dr Elle Boag, head of psychology at the University of Essex Online, to explore the MSc Psychology programme. Dr Boag breaks down the  structure, key modules, research project, and the type of students who thrive on the course.   

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This week I'm joined by Luke Sambridge, who became a magistrate at just 20 years old. Luke explains what magistrates really do, the skills that matter most, and why people from all backgrounds, not just legal experts, can apply.  

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This week I’m joined by Dr Vickie Bates and Dr Ranjit Khutan, programme directors for the University of Liverpool’s Online Master of Public Health (MPH). We discuss what makes this flexible, part-time course stand out - from its industry-focused curriculum, aligned with the World Health Organisation (WHO), to its strong global community of students and expert academic support

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Master of Public Health (Online) – Health Economics and Policy

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This week, to mark Discover Creative Careers month, I go behind the scenes at the National Theatre (NT) to chat to Simon Stephens, head of the NT Skills Centre. We talk about the opportunities the programme provides to help people of all ages get into the arts. I also speak to Lily and Jade, two scenic design apprentices who explain what their roles involve and why they enjoy them.  

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In this episode, we chat with Aref Hussein and Professor Padraig McAuliffe from the University of Liverpool about the online LLM in International Business Law. They explain what the course offers, who it’s for, and how it helps students to enhance their legal and business expertise to progress in their careers.  

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This week we’re joined by Harriet Kirby who works as a play therapist. She tells us about her educational journey, which included taking some time out to re-think what she really wanted to do, and what being a play therapist involves.

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This week I’m joined by Heidi Fraser-Krauss, the Chief Executive of Jisc as she shares her career journey. We talk about the lessons she’s learned about resilience, communication, and self-awareness, and why true leadership is more about responsibility than power. 

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This week, I'm joined again by Helen Garcia, discussing her role as an ADHD coach who has carved out a unique and much-needed role in today’s workplaces. We explore what it means to support neurodivergent employees, how ADHD shows up in professional environments, and why understanding brain diversity is crucial to creating more inclusive and productive teams. 

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