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Young Enterprise UK are thrilled to launch our fourth podcast series, ‘Transforming Futures’. The series explores the contribution that opportunities and support can make to transforming young people’s futures, together with how we equip the next generation for the future of work. Sharon Davies, CEO, interviewed a mix of senior leaders from different sectors, as well as two young entrepreneurs.
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Rob Marcus, Senior Marketing Director Northern Europe, Colgate-Palmolive, reminds us that complementing support and opportunity with effort can accelerate pathways to success.
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
A powerful personal story which Dr Patrick Roach, now General Secretary of the NASUWT, describes as a story of second chances. Through further education, Patrick benefited from meeting people who told him: Patrick you can be and do anything you want to.
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
During this podcast, Ian Howells, Executive Vice President of Honda Motor Europe, outlines to Sharon his own experience of building transferable skills and how leaders can support new generations to enter the workforce with confidence.
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sharon discussed with David how setbacks only made him more determined to succeed.
David Boadu, not just a previous participant in Young Enterprise but also the founder of Vistella Cycling, talks candidly about his background and the opportunities he's been afforded. David is a budding young entrepreneur from South West London, who first acted on his entrepreneurial aspirations back in 2011 exporting electronic goods from the UK to Ghana. Vistella is a company specialised in the design and production of high visibility and reflective cycling gear.
Friday Mar 15, 2024
S04E1: Building resilience includes saying 'No', with Rachel Hopcroft, CBE
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Rachel outlines to Sharon the importance of getting stuff done and for her, how it often means 'running towards the fire'.
We’re excited to welcome Rachel Hopcroft CBE, Head of Corporate Affairs at KPMG UK, as our first guest. Rachel speaks candidly about her personal career journey, times when she had to prove herself, and the skills she credits for her own success: building her resilience, stepping out of her comfort zone, and problem-solving. She explains how stepping into the fire and learning the importance of getting stuff done early in her career continues to guide her today, and reflects on what more we can do to help Gen Z build resilience for the future.
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
S03E14 Enterprising Mindsets: Rt Hon. Justine Greening
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
This episode’s guest is the Rt Hon. Justine Greening, former Secretary of State for Education and founder of the Social Mobility Pledge and Purpose Goals (Levelling Up Goals).
Sharon speaks to Justine to learn more about her early life growing up in Rotherham, South Yorkshire and finds out what influenced her mindset around money and finances. Justine also explains why she founded the Social Mobility Pledge with UK entrepreneur David Harrison which aims to encourage organisations to become a force for good by putting social mobility at the heart of their purpose.
During their conversation, they also discuss the impact that financial education can have on wellbeing by reducing anxiety and worry; why it’s essential that the curriculum is relatable and based in a real-world context to help engage young people with their learning; and Justine shares her thoughts on how financially capability opens up opportunities and can contribute to improved social mobility.
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
S03E13 Enterprising Mindsets: Alistair McQueen
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Alistair McQueen is Head of Savings and Retirement at Aviva plc. In their conversation, he speaks to Sharon about Aviva’s research that found financial issues are a massive contributor to personal levels of stress and anxiety, explaining why people must be provided with a financial foundation to help them manage the stresses and strains of life in the 21st century.
He also outlines the importance of providing young people with the skills and knowledge to understand their options and make better-informed financial decisions. And why, in a world where people are living longer, there is a greater individual responsibility for financial long term wellbeing.
Alistair also shares why he avoids emotional temptations when making purchases and the benefits of having a financial spring clean.
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
S03E12 Enterprising Mindsets: Young people from Wigan Youth Zone
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
In this episode, Sharon meets three young people from Wigan Youth Zone – one of Europe's largest youth clubs based in North West England.
Sharon hears from Dylan, Saife and Natasha as they speak candidly about what inspired their money-related mindsets as they were growing up. They also share their thoughts on why it’s important to teach children about money at an early age and how building a wider influencing network is crucial to help provide different perspectives on money management.
A recurring theme throughout their conversation explores how money can be an opportunity maker as they explain why they believe that by helping young people become financially capable, we can help enable them to set long-term goals and make plans for the future.
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
S03E11 Enterprising Mindsets: Paul Feeney
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Paul Feeney is Chief Executive Officer at Quilter plc, a leading provider of advice, investments and wealth management in the UK and Chair of The Quilter Foundation, a charity that empowers young people to fulfil their potential, thrive and prosper.
During their conversation, Paul describes to Sharon how growing up with his mother and grandmother gave him an understanding of the value of money; they discuss how being financially capable has the potential to positively impact a person’s life chances; and Sharon discovers why Quilter launched its Thrive wellbeing initiative, which is designed to support employee mental health, a topic Paul speaks passionately on.
Paul also shares his top tips for saving money and explains why he believes having a positive attitude to risk-taking and making mistakes is a mindset that we should encourage in young people.
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
S03E10 Enterprising Mindsets: Vicky Wales
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
This episode’s guest is Vicky Wales, Chief Customer Officer at Principality Building Society.
During their conversation, Vicky explains to Sharon how her early experiences with money helped her recognise the independence and opportunities it can bring. They discuss the impact of a childhood move to Hong Kong on her mindset with money, and why being financially confident isn’t just about being able to do maths, it’s also about developing the core skills that will stay with a person for life.
Sharon also discovers that Vicky took part in a Young Enterprise programme while at school, finds out why she believes collaboration can help give every young person the opportunity to learn, and why Principality are so passionate about supporting children to build financial capability from an early age.