To whom it may concern

Meet Charlie Versi. He is a good friend of mine, and what you’d call a classic overachiever. He’s spent the last 15 years growing his career within the construction industry, working for companies like Multiplex, Buildcorp & ISG. But beyond this, he’s been an advisor on industry bodies and a panel judge for industry awards.In this episode, we dive into management skills, and Charlie shares everything from his golden rules for hiring and managing a high performing team to how to influence people in the workplace. My personal fav is our discussion around how to manage the pay rise and promotion conversation as a people manager. You stalk Charlie on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-versi/Join the conversationInstagram: www.instagram.com/towhomitmayconcernpodTiktok: www.tiktok.com/@towhomitmayconcern_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Natalie Salmon. She has what I considered the dream job growing up, working as a fashion and tech journalist in London. Her career has spanned continents, contributing to prestigious publications such as UNILAD, Evening Standard, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vogue Scandinavia. Currently, she serves as the digital editor at Hello Fashion.In this episode, we chat about the behind the scenes of the fashion industry and Natalie dispels the myth that working for fashion magazines is all glitz and glamour. From the unwavering determination & resilience required to thrive in the industry, explore strategies for career pivots, and uncover how to enter the field without any prior fashion contacts.Natalie's influence reaches far beyond the fashion world. She has nurtured a vibrant community known as The Modems, providing a fresh and relevant perspective on tech for women. Join her community here: www.instagram.com/themodems/Join the conversationInstagram: www.instagram.com/towhomitmayconcernpodTiktok: www.tiktok.com/@towhomitmayconcern_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Sophie Neary. She's had an incredible career spanning almost three decades, working in senior executive and board positions for major companies like Boots, Tesco, and Jack Wills. And currently, she's the Group Director for the UK & Ireland at Meta, and this is actually where our paths crossed.In this episode, we chat about our experiences with redundancy, and Sophie offers absolute banger career advice on how to not only survive but thrive after facing job layoffs. From mastering the art of career breaks to maintaining momentum in your long career, stepping out of your comfort zone, and nailing salary negotiations, she shares practical insights to elevate your career game.Buttttt my personal favourite part of the conversation is when Sophie reveals her empowering advice for women aiming to break through the glass ceiling and ascend to senior c-suite executive positions.Sophie is not only a fierce corporate woman, but she is also a LinkedIn Top Voice for Gender Equity and hosts her own podcast, Courage is Contagious. Join her community and listen here: https://www.instagram.com/courage_is_contagious_/Join the conversation:Instagram: www.instagram.com/towhomitmayconcernpod/Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@towhomitmayconcern_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Stefanie Sword-Williams. She spent the first 7 years of her career climbing the corporate ladder in advertising working at major agencies like TBWA, and since she has been recognised on Forbes 30 under 30, written a debut book and launched her own community, F*ck Being Humble.In this episode, we go behind Stefanie's shining success story, exploring her experiences navigating toxic work environments and strategically pursuing job changes for promotions. Stefanie shares invaluable insights on career development, overcoming failure and rejection, and the story behind her recognition as a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient and TEDx Talk speaker.Stefanie is not only the author and community builder behind F*ck Being Humble, but she also reveals her tips for building a personal brand and strategically using self-promotion to climb the corporate ladder.Whether you're looking for guidance on overcoming professional challenges, aiming to redefine your career trajectory, or craving inspiration to reach new heights, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we unlock her secrets to career growth, resilience, and mastering the delicate balance between self-promotion and humility.Buy Stefanie's book, "F*ck Being Humble: Why Self-Promotion Isn't a Dirty Word," at: https://www.fuckbeinghumble.com/bookJoin the conversation:Instagram: www.instagram.com/towhomitmayconcernpod/Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@towhomitmayconcern_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To whom it may concern, welcome to the podcast internet friends. This is episode zero, and it is slightly different from the rest because today you'll be treated to a short monologue from me. To kick off the series, I wanted to share a little bit about my career, including my recent redundancy from my dream job at Meta, and why I am on this journey to redefine what professional success means to me.Join the conversation:Instagram: www.instagram.com/towhomitmayconcernpod/Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@towhomitmayconcern_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.