Cat Channon, Global VP of Corporate comms talks about how she built a career that did not start with University, how hard work, finding the right balance of loving what you do and being good at it can take you a long way and some sage advice for women in the industry. Oh she also talks about how she swam from Europe to Africa! 

We speak with one of the leading marketeers in the industry, Pete Markey, CMO of Boots. A fascinating dive into his long and very successful career, working in companies such as Boots, Aviva, TSB and The Post Office amongst others. Pete explains how he navigated the through the industry, highlighting some of the tougher times as well as the good times. 

His advice for people starting in the industry is second to none and he talked eloquently and openly about that journey. 

On this first episode of Thrive, not just survive : The road to 40 over 40,  we talk to Emma Harman, Chief Client Officer at Whalar about her career from her early worries of whether she would make it, through to be named one of the 40 over 40 in the industry. Emma talks about how she has approached her career, advice for how to navigate pay and promotion and some top tips on thriving throughout!