Alexandra breaks down her role for us. We discuss the reality of being a woman in STEM, how the energy industry has changed over the past few years, and how she juggles her Instagram account as a business on the side.

Guest: Alexandra Lawson, commercial advisor at Shell

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Guest: Dr Sharon Sibanda, head of computing at Kaplan open learning with the University of Essex online

Course: MSc Enterprise IT Management | Part time | Online

Dr Sharon discusses their holistic approach to assessment, staying ahead of the technological curve, and why now - more than ever - is the time to get into IT.

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Tasha Wright, director of DPL Catering joins me to talk about her journey from sole trader to limited company, the challenges she's faced along the way and what to expect when starting your own business.

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Guest: Dr Amanda McCorkindale, lecturer in humanitarian studies

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Guest: Liam Taylor, freelance content marketer

An advocate of making mistakes, optimising opportunities and giving everything a go, Liam takes us on his journey to a full-time freelancing career.

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In this episode Dr. Jennifer Davies joins me to talk about the increasing demand for project management skills in today's rapidly changing business landscape. We talk about career paths available to graduates, discuss the importance of strategic thinking and creativity and the growing need for both technical and soft skills, particularly in the context of AI applications.

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This week I speak to Tom Ritchie, an Assistant Professor at the University of Warwick. We talk about the reasons he chose to study full time, what advice he would give to those looking to make the choice, and how he prioritised his education around his life

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This week I speak to Lizzie who's studying part time for a PhD. We discuss why coming back to education later in life played in a part in why she chose part time, and how she balances her studies with her day to day responsibilities.

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