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Skilfully Speaking

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  • Acquiring new skills and seizing opportunities can unlock a whole new world. In Skilfully Speaking, well-known successful people from a wide range of backgrounds pass on the secrets to their success. Talking to skills expert and leading educationalist Jackie Grubb, they share experiences and advice aimed at inspiring others to embrace new skills and seize the opportunities in front of them. Hear from those who have had the confidence to ‘go for it’ – and take control of your future. Supported by Babcock International. From City College Plymouth (https://www.cityplym.ac.uk) . http://www.cityplym.ac.uk Produced by Fresh Air Studios (https://www.freshairstudios.co.uk) , Podcast Studio in Plymouth (https://www.freshairstudios.co.uk/audio-podcasts) . http://www.freshairstudios.co.uk Podcast host Jackie Grubb The issues raised by the skills agenda in the South West, and nationally, have become increasingly important as businesses face up to the challenges and opportunities in front of them. Jackie Grubb has spent more than 30 years in a career underpinned by a passion for the development of skills, innovation and education. Recognised regionally and nationally as an expert in the skills arena, as Chief Executive of City College Plymouth Jackie has spearheaded a number of initiatives which have shone a spotlight on the skills issue in Plymouth and the wider South West. An active member, influencer and skills ambassador within the South West business community, she has led the transformation of the College to become the learning destination of choice.
    2024
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  • 8: With James Mackenzie-Blackman.

    8: With James Mackenzie-Blackman.
    Jul 18 2024
    James is the CEO of Theatre Royal Plymouth. He was born in Plymouth and has worked all over the world developing skills, encouraging young people, raising millions of pounds for charity and teaming up with the likes of Sir Matthew Bourne to stage ground-breaking productions that have taught young people new skills that have changed their lives.

    Jackie gets some remarkable insights into how James has taken what he’s learnt and is passing it onto the next generation.

    Brought to you by City College Plymouth and supported by Babcock.
    Produced by Fresh Air Studios, Business Podcasts and Content Production.
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    36 mins
  • 7: Dan Fitzpatrick, The AI Educator

    7: Dan Fitzpatrick, The AI Educator
    Jun 13 2024
    Dan is known as “The AI Educator” and has written extensively about AI, as well as having travelled the world educating everyone from students to businesses about AI.

    Jackie asks him all about what AI is and what it can do now, as well as how AI can help us with education in the future and what skills are required to work with it.

    Supported by Babcock International

    Brought to you by City College Plymouth, and produced by Fresh Air Studios business podcast productions.
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    46 mins
  • 6: Ben Towers

    6: Ben Towers
    May 16 2024
    Ben’s story is extraordinary and unique. He started running businesses at the age of 11, is the founder of the employee engagement platform, Happl and has been described by Sir Richard Branson as “one of the UK’s most exciting entrepreneurs” and at the time of recording this episode, Ben is only 25 years old.
    So, how did he develop such impressive skills at such a young age? What sort of support has he had? And how do you handle the pressures of success before you’ve even left school?
    Jackie finds out all this and more!

    Supported by Babcock.
    Brought to you by City College Plymouth.
    Produced by Fresh Air Studios, Plymouth: Studio and Event Podcast Services.
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    38 mins
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