Women have been behind some of the most groundbreaking advancements in science, technology, engineering and mathematics - so why aren’t there more in STEM fields today?

It’s a huge question with answers delving into workplace culture, inspiring future generations, and allyship. 

To break down the steps to creating a more equitable STEM sector, we sit down with Global Head of DEI Rachel Collins, and COO Buddy Bayer, to explore historical biases, the challenges women face today, and how we break though those barriers.

In this episode:

• Long-standing stereotypes and systemic challenges that have prevented women from entering and advancing in STEM fields

• The critical role of allyship in driving meaningful change

• How emerging technologies like AI, quantum computing, and startup ecosystems are creating new opportunities for women to excel in STEM careers

• Inclusive leadership, how leaders can create career paths that celebrate individual talents regardless of gender

Rachel Collins

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-collins-66962a11

Buddy Bayer

https://www.linkedin.com/in/buddybayer/

Colt Technology Services

https://www.colt.net/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/colt-technology-services/

https://www.instagram.com/colttechnologyservices/

The future of work is being shaped by cutting-edge technology, but how are the traditional models in the telecom industry shifting, and what does that actually mean for us here at Colt?

In this episode of Tech & Soul, Blanca welcomes Colt’s VP of Infrastructure and Connectivity Solutions, Peter Coppens to dive deep into one of 2025’s biggest tech trends - Network as a Service (NaaS).

We look at how self-service models are shaping the future, who’ll benefit most from NaaS, and whether it spells the end of assisted service models…

In this episode:

• Simple analogies to help us understand Network as a Service (NaaS)

• Differentiating the types of customers who’ll benefit from new networking products

• Whether self-service and assisted service models will coexist in the future of the telecom industry

• How NaaS will impact the day-to-day of customers benefiting from agility, cost savings, and competitive advantages

Peter Coppens

https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-coppens-99360b/

Colt Technology Services

https://www.colt.net/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/colt-technology-services/

https://www.instagram.com/colttechnologyservices/

Humans are creatures of habit, latching onto brands that we can’t seem to part with - but what drives this emotional pull toward brands, the product, or its purpose?

This episode of Tech & Soul hones in on the relationship between brand loyalty and the influence of technology companies, and who better to shed light on the power of brand than Colt’s Chief Marketing & Comms Officer, Mark Beeden!

Join us to get behind the brands front-of-mind this festive season, and figure out just why we’re so attached to them…

In this episode:

• The influence of technology companies on customers’ brand loyalty

• Nostalgia and tribalism swaying our attachment to brands

• Creating value beyond your products

• The value of heritage and authenticity

• AI’s growing use in all aspects of marketing

  
  

  Mark Beeden

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-beeden-a7263343/

  
  

  Colt Technology Services

  https://www.colt.net/
  

From environmental sustainability, to ethical business practices, CSR impacts society in many ways, but who truly holds the power to make a difference? 

Tech & Soul this week explores where we should find the igniting spark that changes the world, speaking with two such Colt catalysts - Sustainability Champion Sally Lands, and Sustainability Specialist Marta Trzaska!

Join us as we dive into how CSR expectations intersect with recruitment, and whether involvement should be mandated…

In this episode:

• Defining CSR in simple terms and the broader context of ESG 

• The power of employee-driven CSR initiatives 

• How companies can foster engagement with CSR

• CSR programs’ impact on employee motivation, loyalty, and sense of purpose

• Mandatory vs. voluntary CSR, and the dangers of a prescriptive approach

Marta Trzaska: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martatrzaska/

Sally Lands: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-lands1/

Colt Technology Services: https://www.colt.net/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/colt-technology-services/

https://www.instagram.com/colttechnologyservices/

Tech & Soul is back! Are you ready to join us for another series tackling the big questions?

What better way to kick off the series than with one of the biggest guests of all - our very own Keri Gilder is here to answer once and for all, are CEOs born, or are they made?

We dive into genomes, psychopathy, sports psychology, neurodivergence, confidence, and all the other wonderful attributes that make a leader…

In this episode:

Keri Gilder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerigilder/

Matt Partridge: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-partridge-8403a224/

Colt Technology Services: https://www.colt.net/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/colt-technology-services/

https://www.instagram.com/colttechnologyservices/

Across 10 fabulous episodes, we’ve explored the very heart of society’s technological advancements, and how they’ve changed humanity at its core.

Now, at the end of Series 1, it’s time for Matt Partridge and Blanca Perez-Ordoyo Fernandez to take centre stage, share their interpretation on the series’ biggest revelations, and take us through the very best that Tech & Soul has had to offer.

In this episode:

Blanca Perez-Ordoyo Fernandez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blanca-perezordoyo/

Matt Partridge: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-partridge-8403a224/

Colt Bike Ride 2024: https://www.colt.net/go/coltbikeride2024/

Colt Sustainability Report: https://www.colt.net/why-colt/esg/

Colt Technology Services: https://www.colt.net/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/colt-technology-services/

https://www.instagram.com/colttechnologyservices/

We’re now taking in more information daily than a 15th century child would see in a lifetime - have our brains caught up yet?

Learning is a lifelong journey, so when it comes to using technology to teach ourselves new skills, we need to be mindful of how it’s used, something that John Ambrose considers a complex area.

John is our Talent and Learning Director at Colt, and joins Blanca Perez-Ordoyo Fernandez to explore the pros and cons of tech on cognitive development, and how to maximise your learning potential!

In this episode:

Colt Technology Services

https://www.colt.net/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/colt-technology-services/

https://www.instagram.com/colttechnologyservices/

John Ambrose

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwambrose/

In a world of societal pressures and cultural expectations, there’s no more important time in history than now to be your true self…

With June being Pride Month, a celebration of embracing ourselves for who we are, it’s a perfect time to explore how we can make it easier in the tech space to present our authentic character every day.

Joining Matt Partridge to deep dive into this big question are Susanne Hogan, Global Lead of Disability Accessibility Network, and Lee Israel, Global Lead for Pride Matters at Colt.

In this episode:

Lee Israel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-israel-9611a319/

Susanne Hogan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-hogan-9693291ab/

Colt Technology Services: https://www.colt.net/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/colt-technology-services/

https://www.instagram.com/colttechnologyservices/

In daily life, resilience is useful, but in business… it’s essential.

Any business navigates challenges and setbacks, which is why Joshua Adams’ expertise as Colt’s Resilience Specialist makes him the perfect guest on this week’s Tech & Soul!

Tune in to hear Joshua join host Blanca Pérez-Ordoyo Fernández to break down the secret sauce to navigating disruptions, crises and risk events, whether in your own life or in a trailblazing business.

In this episode:

Blanca Perez-Ordoyo Fernandez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blanca-perezordoyo/

Joshua Adams: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaadams22/

Colt Technology Services: https://www.colt.net/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/colt-technology-services/

https://www.instagram.com/colttechnologyservices/

Impostor syndrome in the tech-driven, social media age is rife, but it needn’t be such a burden upon us.

It’s a sometimes overpowering challenge for many of us, but when flipped on its head, it can open doors and unlock opportunities…

Joining Matthew Partridge this week on Tech & Soul, Life Coach and Mums in Marketing Founder Claire Ferreira and Colt’s very own Werner Kladnik break down the rise of impostor syndrome, and how to overcome it in the modern working world.

In this episode:

Claire Ferreira: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-ferreira-mumsinmarketing/⁠

Werner Kladnik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/werner-kladnik-23166b28/⁠

Colt Technology Services: https://www.colt.net/⁠

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/colt-technology-services/⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/colttechnologyservices/⁠