Chat 86: Wayne: A brilliant office design and fitting business owner

Although Sara was always GREAT at maths, she actually pursued languages at college and Uni and then kind-of fell into accountancy, almost on a whim later on... Only to (go on and) absolutely boss it while working for some really big - and very complex and highly scrutinised - corporations.Then, when she had her kiddies and moved away from the corporate world and into smaller, self-employed 'practice' accountancy, Sara (of course) bossed that. Whilst also bossing it as a mum to three.And yet she doesn't necessarily see it that way; and like many of us, Sara is riddled with self-doubt and imposter syndrome.Please meet Sara.....** Music used is under licence by TWW from Audiio.com. Licence # 7923362230 **** Music played under licence from PRS For Music: Licence number: LE-0035665 ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is undoubtedly A LOT to unpack here, and we barely scratched the surface with Gemma, so this is likely a first of many chats like this, with many different guests.Our main focus, given Gemma's job as an IP and Trademark attorney, was to discuss Ai's impact on OG creators... The people that shot the images to start with; that established the design trends; that wrote the informative copy; that OWN the copyright and design rights to original content that Ai mines and harvests to create something new. Because 'in theory', it does create something new. It does what designers and writers have been doing for generations - taking inspiration from others - copying others to some extend (sometimes quite literally, hence why Gemma even has a job), and homogenising it into something new.The main issue we therefore discuss with Gemma, is 'how new' is new. Because the level of 'new' and the originality of the end product is what impacts copyright, as Gemma explains eloquently.Enjoy Break Room 9.....** Music used is under licence by TWW from Audiio.com. Licence # 7923362230 **** Music played under licence from PRS For Music: Licence number: LE-0035665 ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luci is utterly lacking in ego; and given what her career has been - and still is - that's saying a lot.Instead, Luci is an unassuming, brilliant combination of charisma and innate capability; all of which have almost seamlessly propelled her down the amazing career path that she's had. A career that has has seen her work for some amazing names and travelled (and been based) around the world, making full use of her multi-language skills.Please meet the globetrotting, boss-bitching, Luci.....** Music used is under licence by TWW from Audiio.com. Licence # 7923362230 **** Music played under licence from PRS For Music: Licence number: LE-0035665 ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Maddy confirmed her 'International' role at clothing brand, Mint Velvet, she was an instant pod guest... Brilliant brand, doing brilliant things... We needed to know more!Of course Maddy goes on to name-drop a plethora of other well-known retail brands she's worked for: Tesco, Wiggle, JoJo Maman Bebe, Huel... Yep, Maddy REALLY knows her stuff; and she gets paid well, and is able/allowed to work balanced 'family' hours, because aside of being absolutely lovely, Maddy is a highly trusted pair of hands who gets the job done and delivers results.... Results that 100% change the trajectory of where a business is going - and makes that business very, VERY good money.Please meet Maddy.....** Music used is under licence by TWW from Audiio.com. Licence # 7923362230 **** Music played under licence from PRS For Music: Licence number: LE-0035665 ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hearing that bright, vibrant, colourful, Jodie, had spent the bulk of her career in accountancy... And that she still works as one, absolutely blew our minds!... Because numbers people can't be really creative, too... Can they?Yes they can. And Jodie is. She has curated a career that not only pays her well, for a job that she's really good at; but one that simultaneously allows her to explore and expand her creative side. A side that was innate in her, but had perhaps been silenced during her early working life, as corporate drive and ambition took centre stage.Jodie is a brilliant example of people (and particularly women), fitting, but also 'not' fitting into boxes. And as their careers progressed, however successful that may have been, there's still an itch... An itch that's small and even relatively quiet at the start; but with time and circumstantial shifts, grows and grows, until it gets to a point that it just HAS to be scratched.Please meet Jodie.....** Music used is under licence by TWW from Audiio.com. Licence # 7923362230 **** Music played under licence from PRS For Music: Licence number: LE-0035665 ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is perhaps most interesting about Wayne's career, is how much of it came about because of 'chance' connections/reconnections. Chance meetings and 'bump-ins', where Wayne could have just decided to smile and walk by. Instead, he took the time to go up and chat to the people involved; ask some questions and find information out. Information that ending up putting him on whole new career and life paths.The power of human connection, you see!Combine that with just a fascinating industry that covers creative, technical, craftsmanship, sales, marketing, project management... Office design and fitting almost has it all, which makes it a real 'unicorn' industry... A secret unicorn industry (if there can be such a thing).Please meet Wayne.....** Music used is under licence by TWW from Audiio.com. Licence # 7923362230 **** Music played under licence from PRS For Music: Licence number: LE-0035665 ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like most of our guests on TWWork, Cara went around the houses to land where she is, and to carve out the truly unique career that she has... A career that has seen her regularly deployed at the offices of, and/or in the presence of big tech players like Google and Microsoft, and big retail players like John Lewis.She's been flown around the world and been put up in amazing hotels, in order to observe meetings where the future of it all is discussed.And as Chops jokes about in the chat, imagine (without all the legal NDAs) the book Cara could write (or draw ;-) with the information she's seen and heard over the years... The conversations she has been privy to.... But as Cara says, and with full credit to her solid Social Working career beforehand... She never draws and tells.Please meet Cara.....** Music used is under licence by TWW from Audiio.com. Licence # 7923362230 **** Music played under licence from PRS For Music: Licence number: LE-0035665 ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like our previous mash-ups, this is where we showcase a whole load of gems and snippets from the podcasts (so far) this year.If you're new to TWWork, then our mash-ups are a brilliant 'gateway drug' ;-) into what we do and what we're trying to achieve. Which is to give helpful, inspirational career advice to anyone that needs it.The snippets, in order (as they appear), are from the following pods:Beth, Lymphatic Therapist, Podcast 72Beth, Lymphatic Therapist, Podcast 72Jonny, Sports Therapist, Podcast 73Jonny, Sports Therapist, Podcast 73Jonny, Sports Therapist, Podcast 73Lucy, Children's Author, Podcast 74Lucy, Children's Author, Podcast 74Gemma, TV Producer, Podcast 75Gemma, TV Producer, Podcast 75Gemma, TV Producer, Podcast 75Lexi, Priestess Astrology, Break Room 8Lexi, Priestess Astrology, Break Room 8Lexi, Priestess Astrology, Break Room 8Lexi, Priestess Astrology, Break Room 8Lexi, Priestess Astrology, Break Room 8Jordan, Chief People Officer, Podcast 76Jordan, Chief People Officer, Podcast 76Jordan, Chief People Officer, Podcast 76Kim, Wealth Manager, Podcast 78Kim, Wealth Manager, Podcast 78Kim, Wealth Manager, Podcast 78Rachel, Make-up Artist, Podcast 79Rachel, Make-up Artist, Podcast 79Natasha, Mechanic, Podcast 80Rose, Nutritionist, Podcast 81Rose, Nutritionist, Podcast 81Heather, Event Producer, Podcast 82Heather, Event Producer, Podcast 82Henry, Head Master, Podcast 83Henry, Head Master, Podcast 83Henry, Head Master, Podcast 83Caroline, Operations Director, Podcast 84Caroline, Operations Director, Podcast 84Cara, Graphic Artist, Podcast 85Cara, Graphic Artist, Podcast 85Cara, Graphic Artist, Podcast 85Huge thanks for all your support so far in 2025. Lots more still to come!....** Music used is under licence by TWW from Audiio.com. Licence # 7923362230 **** Music played under licence from PRS For Music: Licence number: LE-0035665 ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For a job/role like Caroline's, where you need to be hyper-focussed and hyper-organised, it's likely that to do such an job, and to be very good at it (as Caroline is), you're probably on some kind of ADHD spectrum. And that is said with love, because for people with that kind of brain, 'Operations' and logistics could well be a GREAT career for you... One where your channelled brain acts like a true super-power as opposed to a hindrance.Either way, what Caroline emphasises with all of her varied (and sometimes bonkers mad) jobs, is her willingness to get stuck in, stay positive and do the best job she could do. Whether that's working behind a bar, scrubbing pots, or organisation multi-million-pound event expos around the world. And because of that, nearly every employer Carline's had, has wanted her to stay on and progress within that company.Please meet Caroline.....** Music used is under licence by TWW from Audiio.com. Licence # 7923362230 **** Music played under licence from PRS For Music: Licence number: LE-0035665 ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is no doubt that Henry received a very 'privileged' education and he attended some of the best private schools in the UK. However, he soaked up every part of it. He embraced as much of it as he could, and he made as many connections as he could. He recognised mentors that were in front of him and he extracted as much as he could from each of them.Henry didn't take any of his education for granted and his beliefs and his approach to privilege and education are as progressive as they are pragmatic. Henry describes his school (Oakham School) as a gift for children, which he clarifies to mean that although he doesn't want any student to feel guilty about receiving it, he does expect them to feel gratitude for it and to embrace it fully; and get the most out of it, just like he did.Please meet Henry.....** Music used is under licence by TWW from Audiio.com. Licence # 7923362230 **** Music played under licence from PRS For Music: Licence number: LE-0035665 ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.