Solent Sessions

In today’s episode we’re joined by Kathryn Smith, Learning and Development Partner, to talk about team building. From leadership development to creating conversation, Kathryn’s shares her thoughts on making the best of a team dynamic.

Today we speak with Abigail Omidiran, Energy Apprentice at Solent, about all things sustainability. Not only does Abigail talk about how people can live more sustainably, she also share’s what we are doing at Solent to help the planet and work towards our target of achieving Carbon Net Zero by 2040. 

In this episode, we discuss the ways in which we can learn and grow through apprenticeships with Luke Conroy, who recently completed a Nursing Associate apprenticeship, and is now working as the Physical Intervention Lead in one of our Mental Health Teams in Portsmouth. Tune in as Luke speaks openly about his journey into an apprenticeship.

Recorded October 2021... In this episode we are very lucky to be joined by the wonderful Beth Carter our Infection prevention and control lead here at Solent. Beth shares her personal story about working through COVID-19 and also delves into how her past experiences have helped her through the pandemic.

In today's special festive episode, our colleagues from our Southampton COVID-19 Vaccination Centre share their festive wishes with you. From spending time with their loved ones to sharing gratitude, they also share their honest reflections on what the festive season means to them.

Music: 

Borrtex - Children's Joy

Scott Holmes Music - A Peaceful Winter

Christmas Miracle - Fesliyan Studios

We're back with part two of our conversation about inclusivity and culture with Ophelia Watson, Experience of Care Lead and Leon Herbert, Head of Diversity and Inclusion System Wide. "At the end of the day it's about what you bring to the organisation, it's about what you deliver, what your outputs are, and that doesn't have to be a one size fits all."

Travel with us to our Portsmouth COVID-19 Vaccination Centre as we speak with our colleagues about what they do to look after their own wellbeing, how they unwind after a long day and why looking after ourselves is so important.

Welcome back to Season 3 of the Solent Sessions podcast! In our first episode we speak with Hazel Anderson-Turner, Business Psychologist and Coach, about focusing our energy. We discuss everything from boosting our motivation to learning how we can be kind to ourselves on the days we are struggling to find it. 

In today's episode we speak with Sue Harriman, Chief Executive, and Rachel Cheal, Chief of Staff, about the importance of speaking and creating a culture where people feel safe and encouraged to do so. 

"Empowering people to have the ability to voice their own voice."

"For me, being inclusive wasn't just about culture, it was about life and that everybody should have the opportunity to feel a sense of belonging wherever they choose to live, or however they choose to live."

What does it mean to be inclusive? This week, we speak with Leon Herbert, Head of Diversity and Inclusion System Wide, and Ophelia Matthias, Experience of Care Lead, about creating and maintaining an inclusive culture.