Think Bigger Series

A recent poll showed that Imposter Syndrome is something the market wants to discuss more openly, and to learn more about. In this episode Jacob and Philippa invite Chris Vowles, our Head of Client Services, to explore Imposter Syndrome and the impacts it can have on career progression, work performance and mental health. 

The last year has seen a monumental shift in the way we have all had to work, presenting new and unprecedented challenges. However, it also proved the resilience, flexibility, and adaptability of the workforce. In this episode, Jacob and Philippa discuss what the future of the workplace will look like as the UK continues to emerge from the latest COVID-19 lockdown.

Jacob and Philippa link up with Ted Smith on the subject of hidden conditions and disabilities within the workplace and beyond. Ted is an HR Consultant and Author of "Human Resources A to Z: A Practical Field Guide for People Managers", "The Train Blog: Odd and Weird People Watching" and "Willie and the Hippo" series for kids. All supporting the NHS, Save the Children, and Macmillan Cancer Support. 

Michelle Reid, People Director for the Institute of Occupational Medicine talks to Jacob and Philippa about hiring in a virtual world. Michelle talks about how she has embraced technology and creative thinking to enhance the candidate experience for the IOM. Learn from Michelle and your hosts on how they have adapted processes to create blended approaches that really help engage candidates throughout the candidate journey. 

In this episode Jacob and Philippa discuss the nuances of managing up, why it is crucial for your own and your team's growth, ways to tackle it and the types of positive results you can expect when done well. 

The Think Bigger Series is hosted by Jacob Midwinter and Philippa Clark. It is a series of transformational conversations focused around the workplace, people and growth. In their first episode Jacob and Philippa discuss growth mindset and how this plays out in the workplace as well as how it can impact your personal life.