Inside Silverstone podcast

In episode 57 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Richard Collins of CSR Accreditation.

Listen as Richard and Chris talk through all things Corporate Social Responsibility; Good and Bad examples; How to attract and retain the best workforce; and why companies should seriously consider getting accredited.

Richard also introduces a new Furloughing campaign which focuses on helping those on furlough (or working from home) to give back through giving up their time to help others perhaps less fortunate.

Links:

CSR Accreditation

Investors in Community

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ABOUT THE HOST

Chris Broome is first and foremost a big tech, motor-sport, and gaming fan. So the opportunity to host a podcast focusing on these topics was too good to turn down.

In his day-to-day life Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurers.

His business, Longhurst, has a niche providing financial advice to clients and businesses who work in the tech, innovation, and engineering sectors.

Their head office is located on Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire.

'A business plan without a personal plan is pointless.'

In episode 56 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Caroline Robertson, CEO of ActifHR.

Listen as Caroline and Chris talk through all things COVID19; job retention schemes, furloughing, and the importance of updating your contracts of employment.

They also talk Caroline's 3 'R's approach to successful Human Resources; good and bad examples of firms implementing HR; and what life's like working and being part of the growing Silverstone Technology Cluster community.

Links:

ActifHR

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ABOUT THE HOST

Chris Broome is first and foremost a big tech, motor-sport, and gaming fan. So the opportunity to host a podcast focusing on these topics was too good to turn down.

In his day-to-day life Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurers.

His business, Longhurst, has a niche providing financial advice to clients and businesses who work in the tech, innovation, and engineering sectors.

Their head office is located on Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire.

'A business plan without a personal plan is pointless.'

In episode 55 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Dan Roberts of Cottons Chartered Accountants.

Listen as Dan and Chris talk through all things COVID19; including Government Grant support, Furloughing, Tax Deferment, and the pressures facing business owners today.

They also talk through life working in the Silverstone Technology Cluster; the importance of seeking out professional advice during moments like COVID19; and the importance of surrounding yourself with a trusted team of experts.

Links:

Cottons Chartered Accountants

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ABOUT THE HOST

Chris Broome is first and foremost a big tech, motor-sport, and gaming fan. So the opportunity to host a podcast focusing on these topics was too good to turn down.

In his day-to-day life Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurers.

His business, Longhurst, has a niche providing financial advice to clients and businesses who work in the tech, innovation, and engineering sectors.

Their head office is located on Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire.

'A business plan without a personal plan is pointless.'

In episode #54 your host, Chris Broome, holds Mastermind Sessions #7 'Survive & Thrive during COVID19'

Joined by mindset expert and 'Spears 500' executive coach, Angela Cox, listen as they discuss the best techniques to embrace if you want to do more than just survive the current COVID19 lockdown.

This includes:

1. What is the Change Curve, and where are you on it?
2. How to cope with understandable anxiety
3. Panic avoidance techniques
4. Self talk and its importance
5. Resilience and how to master it

Angela also talks us through us career; the types of business leaders and individuals she's works alongside; and what it takes to be accredited with a global title such as Spears 500.

Links

Angela Cox

The Happy Path Journal for Children

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ABOUT THE HOST

Chris Broome is first and foremost a big tech, motor-sport, and gaming fan. So the opportunity to host a podcast focusing on these topics was too good to turn down.

In his day-to-day life Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurers.

His business, Longhurst, has a niche providing financial advice to clients and businesses who work in the tech, innovation, and engineering sectors.

Their head office is located on Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire.

'A business plan without a personal plan is pointless.'

**Legal notice** The purpose of the Mastermind Sessions recording is to provide a brief overview of the types of issues a typical business owner faces. It is not intended as formal professional advice. If you require assistance with your particular circumstances, we recommend that professional advice be sought from a qualified expert.

In episode #53 your host, Chris Broome, holds Mastermind Sessions #6 'Women in Motorsport'

In partnership with Silverstone Park, and aired on International Women's Day 2020, Chris is joined by Cristiana Pace (Motorsport consultant), Louise Goodman (TV presenter), Lou Johnson (Spacesuit Media), and Clare Morden (Motorsport doctor).

Here we talk through:

1. Careers to date

2. Who inspired you to work in engineering?

3. Challenges faced by women in engineering?

4. Career opportunities and access for the younger generations

5. 20 year's time - what's changed?

A big thank you to the team at British Racing Drivers Club for hosting us.

#IWD2020 #BRDC

Links

Goodman Media

Spacesuit Media

Silverstone Park

FIA - Girls on Track

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ABOUT THE HOST

Chris Broome is first and foremost a big tech, motor-sport, and gaming fan. So the opportunity to host a podcast focusing on these topics was too good to turn down.

In his day-to-day life Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurers.

His business, Longhurst, has a niche providing financial advice to clients and businesses who work in the tech, innovation, and engineering sectors.

Their head office is located on Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire.

'A business plan without a personal plan is pointless.'

**Legal notice** The purpose of the Mastermind Sessions recording is to provide a brief overview of the types of issues a typical business owner faces. It is not intended as formal professional advice. If you require assistance with your particular circumstances, we recommend that professional advice be sought from a qualified expert.

In episode #52 your host, Chris Broome, holds Mastermind Sessions #5 'Women in Engineering'

In partnership with Silverstone Park, and in the run up to International Women's Day, Chris is joined by Cristiana Pace (Motorsport consultant), Kathryn Richards (Mercedes F1), and Leena Gade (Multimatic Inc).

Here we talk through:

1. Careers to date

2. Who inspired you to work in engineering?

3. Challenges faced by women in engineering?

4. Career opportunities and access for the younger generations

5. 20 year's time - what's changed?

A big thank you to the team at British Racing Drivers Club for hosting us.

#IWD2020 #BRDC

Links

Mercedes F1

Multimatic Inc

Silverstone Park

FIA - Girls on Track

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Would you like to appear on the podcast? Own a business or work in/around the Silverstone business or motor-sport region? Have a story or/and knowledge to share?

Get in contact with Chris on [email protected], or reach out on Twitter @SilverstonePod.

ABOUT THE HOST

Chris Broome is first and foremost a big tech, motor-sport, and gaming fan. So the opportunity to host a podcast focusing on these topics was too good to turn down.

In his day-to-day life Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurers.

His business, Longhurst, has a niche providing financial advice to clients and businesses who work in the tech, innovation, and engineering sectors.

Their head office is located on Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire.

'A business plan without a personal plan is pointless.'

**Legal notice** The purpose of the Mastermind Sessions recording is to provide a brief overview of the types of issues a typical business owner faces. It is not intended as formal professional advice. If you require assistance with your particular circumstances, we recommend that professional advice be sought from a qualified expert.

In episode #51 your host, Chris Broome, holds Mastermind Sessions #4 'Women in Technology'

In partnership with Digital Northampton, and in the run up to International Women's Day 2020, Chris is joined by Dolores Sanders (TotalControlPro), Heather Cowley (Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner), Rebecca Gill (VR Therapies), and Sally Povolotsky (EES Solutions).

Here we talk through:

1. Careers to date

2. Who inspired you to work in technology?

3. Challenges faced by women in tech?

4. Career opportunities and access for the younger generations

5. 20 year's time - what's changed?

A big thank you to the team at Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub for hosting us. For those that haven't visited their head office on Silverstone Park you can find more information here.

#IWD2020 #SSEHub

Links

TotalControlPro

Northamptonshire Police/Fire/Crime

VR Therapies

EES Solutions

Digital Northampton

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Would you like to appear on the podcast? Own a business or work in/around the Silverstone business or motor-sport region? Have a story or/and knowledge to share?

Get in contact with Chris on [email protected], or reach out on Twitter @SilverstonePod.

ABOUT THE HOST

Chris Broome is first and foremost a big tech, motor-sport, and gaming fan. So the opportunity to host a podcast focusing on these topics was too good to turn down.

In his day-to-day life Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurers.

His business, Longhurst, has a niche providing financial advice to clients and businesses who work in the tech, innovation, and engineering sectors.

Their head office is located on Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire.

'A business plan without a personal plan is pointless.'

**Legal notice** The purpose of the Mastermind Sessions recording is to provide a brief overview of the types of issues a typical business owner faces. It is not intended as formal professional advice. If you require assistance with your particular circumstances, we recommend that professional advice be sought from a qualified expert.

Welcome to the Inside Silverstone™ podcast, season three finale!

In our landmark 50th episode your host, Chris Broome, interviews Tim Maccabee, Managing Director of Ducati UK

Listen as Tim explains his two decade career at Ducati; his love for all things motorbikes, Moto GP, and British Superbikes; as well his experiences attending the Italian based World Ducati Week.

Tim also shares his passion for supporting the next generation, and how, alongside Gaia Innovation (episode #14), he's encouraged other business leaders in the region to join arms and inspire local students to consider tech and engineering as a career pathway.

Links:

Ducati UK

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ABOUT THE HOST

Chris Broome is first and foremost a big tech, motor-sport, and gaming fan. So the opportunity to host a podcast focusing on these topics was too good to turn down.

In his day-to-day life Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurers.

His business, Longhurst, has a niche providing financial advice to clients and businesses who work in the tech, innovation, and engineering sectors.

Their head office is located on Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire.

'A business plan without a personal plan is pointless.'

Welcome to the Inside Silverstone™ podcast, season three!

In episode #49 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Matthew Haskins, Managing Director at Lotus Silverstone.

Listen as Matthew explains his journey spanning Arcadia Group, Land Rover, Audi, Ferrari, Maserati, to present day Lotus; and how today he runs one of the leading Lotus dealerships in Europe.

We also talk through Lotus' growth plans under their new Chinese owner; what life is like working on Silverstone Park and now based out of shinny new premises; with Chris asking the most important of questions - are Lotus's designed for the taller driver?!

Links:

Lotus Silverstone

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Would you like to appear on the podcast? Own a business or work in/around the Silverstone business or motor-sport region? Have a story or/and knowledge to share?

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ABOUT THE HOST

Chris Broome is first and foremost a big tech, motor-sport, and gaming fan. So the opportunity to host a podcast focusing on these topics was too good to turn down.

In his day-to-day life Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurers.

His business, Longhurst, has a niche providing financial advice to clients and businesses who work in the tech, innovation, and engineering sectors.

Their head office is located on Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire.

'A business plan without a personal plan is pointless.'

Welcome to the Inside Silverstone™ podcast, season three!

In episode #48 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Robert Cain, Partner at Blaser Mills.

Listen as Robert explains a legal career spanning all things biscuits and confectionary, commercial and brand protection, acquisitions and mergers, to motorsport team and driver strategy.

Robert also talks through a new global International Sports Network he is involved in; as well as reminiscing on what may be the best Embarrassing Mistake story to date .....

Links:

Blaser Mills

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Would you like to appear on the podcast? Own a business or work in/around the Silverstone business or motor-sport region? Have a story or/and knowledge to share?

Get in contact with Chris on [email protected], or reach out on Twitter @SilverstonePod.

ABOUT THE HOST

Chris Broome is first and foremost a big tech, motor-sport, and gaming fan. So the opportunity to host a podcast focusing on these topics was too good to turn down.

In his day-to-day life Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurers.

His business, Longhurst, has a niche providing financial advice to clients and businesses who work in the tech, innovation, and engineering sectors.

Their head office is located on Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire.

'A business plan without a personal plan is pointless.'