If you want something done ask a busy person! Miranda Wixon DL gets things done, including organising 45,000 meals during Covid. To coincide with its launch on 18th October, Miranda talks about her latest project, the  Northamptonshire VCSE Assembly, the voice of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, which is democratically run under 14 thematic areas. See https://vcse-assembly.co.uk/

Born and bred in Northampton and from a well-known local business family, Councillor Matt Golby talks about his career and work as the Councillor with Cabinet responsibility for Adult Social Care and Public Health, some of the key initiatives in his area as well as his aspirations in office - and how he keeps his ear to the ground! See https://westnorthants.moderngov.co.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=164

Frazer Arnott from All Things Business has his finger on the pulse and shares an upbeat mood amongst Northamptonshire businesses as well as plenty of activity his firm are in terms of upcoming business excellence and education award nights, the monthly All Things Business magazine and a Technology Roundtable. See https://allthingsbusiness.co.uk/about-us/

Following the loss of her son, Lucy Smith founded Thomas's Fund in 2007 and here she talks about the charity with Esther Mitchell, Lead Music Therapist and the power and importance of its music therapy sessions for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions - with an appeal to both businesses and individuals to help fund this valuable service. See https://www.thomassfund.org/

Now based in the USA, futurist Gil Agnew MBA reflects on his career and international corporate experience which he then gave up to study and pursue deeper self-awareness and spiritual intelligence, with evidence-based insights into the coming Age of Aquarius and the positive meaning and hope it represents for humanity in these volatile time. See https://www.newinnergy.com/aboutgilagnew and https://www.wholeworld-view.org/

He talks about his role as a coroner as well as his career path, taking him from humble beginnings in a minority ethnic background to a successful legal practice and recognition for his role in community service - an example for all young people. See https://sp-law.co.uk/ 

In the first of new series interviewing all the West Northamptonshire Councillors with Cabinet responsibility, Adrian talks with Cllr Dan Lister about his career, his Cabinet responsibilities for economic development, the controversial Market Square development and market displacement and his hopes and aspirations for the future od Northampton town and county. See https://westnorthants.moderngov.co.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=365

International entrepreneur Benn Klewpatinond talks about his mixed Thai-Scottish origins, plus his journey to running his Inond, his own 'product realisation' business as well as his his business philosophy and how he balances work with his personal life. 

See https://www.inond.com

Does ChatGPT confuse you? Not sure how to embrace it? The University's Head of Learning Technology, Rob Howe, gives a very clear explanation of what it is and where it has come from, as well as an insight into his role at the University supporting both students and staff, his career and his thoughts on future technological developments - and how he keeps up with it ball!

Local entrepreneur Shehnaaz Latif is an Impact Practitioner, working with UK charities, trusts, foundations and commissioners, and increasingly, with SMEs, providing training, consultancy and coaching support on the Theory of Change, defining outcomes and collecting, analysing and reporting on key impact data. She is also a wellness coach, and in this interview shares insights into her career, working life and philosophy. See https://tootservices.co.uk/