In this episode, we are exploring the question – is ‘finding your purpose’ a fad, or is it here to stay?

To give us the ultimate 411, Isobelle Panton joins us to impart her seasoned, yet modern take on the conundrum. She is an advocate for all young people making the transition from school to higher education, and particularly those who are first in their family to go to University. Isobelle is the Director of Student Recruitment for famed Manchester-based education institution, University Academy 92, which was founded by a group of Man-U players including Gary Neville, and yes, she has plenty to say about working with the former #2!

Here, Isobelle delves into her own story of identifying and finding her purpose, explaining how this has informed the way she now leads by example to people who are grappling with their future, which is made all the more complex in an increasingly uncertain world. There’s no doubt the poignancy and vulnerability in her words will strike a chord with many, and that you, like host Adi, will find this conversation unforgettable.

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In this episode, we are exploring the question – where does being vulnerable really get us?

For our guest, Hamed Amiri, being vulnerable throughout his life has not been easy, but as you’ll discover, his learning to accept and embrace it has changed not only his own life, but the lives of many others.

Born in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, Hamed and his family embarked on an extraordinary journey that led him to escape to the UK at the age of ten. His compelling memoir, The Boy With Two Hearts, intricately details his family's perilous quest for refuge in the UK, a journey overshadowed by his brother Hussein's terminal illness. In this conversation, Hamed literally utilises the act of vulnerability to tell you, our listeners his devastating, yet awe-inspiring story. If there was ever a time to comprehend the impact of vulnerability in action, and in turn, to learn how to harness it yourself, this is it.

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In this episode, we explore the question – are we too inclusive as a society? We explore the different perspectives on this question, ultimately unpacking what inclusivity really is.

Joining us is a very special guest – Michelle King, a globally recognised author and expert on inequality and organizational culture who became Netflix’s first Director of Inclusion, as well as heading up UN Women’s Integrated Strategy for Gender Innovation & GICC.

This conversation unpacks what real, genuine inclusive leadership looks like – dissecting the performative, and the authentic, as well as sharing her data-backed knowledge around how we can effectively steer the culture in a direction that is mutually beneficial for all people.

Having just released a new book, How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead, Michelle also deep dives into the unwritten rules of the modern workplace, lifting the veil on how to harness the challenges all workplaces face in order to be successful, authentic and stay true to your purpose.

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