Astute Radio’s philosophy is that by getting the conversation started, we can listen, learn and leverage. Regular interviews with experts aim to promote career and personal advancement, especially of women.
Also see Sepi Roshan’s regular column on Australian Times – Astute Aussie in London
13/06/2013: How does Waitrose do it? And what can you learn? | Play Now
Jo Kelly, Australian and Head of Partner Development Waitrose & Partner Services shares her valuable expertise and insights about fostering talent in the workplace, how to start a career, re-enter the workforce and what leadership involves. We explore Jo’s views about what organisations can do to adapt to a changing workplace and whether gender makes a difference to leadership.
Listen to what Jo had to say about how this successful company approaches its management of talent and how you can accelerate your career. – Play Now
18/04/2013: Business After 5 with Qantas | Play Now
On 11 April, 2013 in the elegant surroundings of the Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill – Australian Business and Qantas hosted their second BA5 (Business After 5) networking event for 2013.
Tune in to the fun and find out how networking can help you in your professional life – Play Now
09/04/2013: Disabled is not unabled | Play Now
We spoke to Maria Grazia Zedda of Wideaware. Maria shares her expertise and views about how disabled people can turn their challenges into triumphs and how disabled workers can result in happy, profitable businesses.
Listen to Maria’s inspiring interview – Play Now
03/04/2013: Creative Works London — funding creative works | Play Now
Funding and support can be a huge problem for small businesses. Astute Radio spoke with Evelyn Wilson, Head of Knowledge Exchange Programme Curation at Creativeworks London and Director at The Culture Capital Exchange, to find out how government, academics and creative businesses are collaborating to help advance creative industries.
With many women deciding to start their own businesses, Evelyn provides insight into how creative industries can benefit from a collaborative business model. – Play Now
22/03/2013: Kit Malthouse — Deputy Mayor for Business and Enterprise | Play Now
Deputy Mayor for Business and Enterprise, Kit Malthouse, supports the advancement of women and takes time out to speak with Astute Radio about Women Entrepreneurs.
Kit says men need to change their perceptions of Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals and recognise their talents and aspirations. Funding opportunities can be limited for women when negative perceptions exist.
Listen to the interview – Play Now
12/03/2013: International Women’s Day — International voices | Play Now
Interviews with women of the world about International Women’s Day and gender in professional life – Play Now
Special thanks for interviews from:
Cllr Sophie Shrubsole from Westminster Business Council
Zainab Homam, HR Expert
Clodagh Phelan from Words with Wings
Gail Gibson from True Expressions
Irene Diez Marco, Senior Graphic Designer
Alexandra Ivett, Editor of Australian Times