In this latest episode of The Canny Conversations podcast, Safaraz continues his chat with Pat Carvalho, the principal and CEO of Birmingham Metropolitan College. In this third and final part of Safaraz and Pat’s chat, they take a deep dive int

Pat Carvalho - Principal & CEO of Birmingham Metropolitan College - Part 2

10 days ago 31m 31s

In this second part of three we delve into the world of further education leadership with Pat, a seasoned leader in the sector. In this particular episode, Pat shares insights on the importance of collaboration between colleges and employers, t

Pat Carvalho - Principal & CEO of Birmingham Metropolitan College - Part 1

16 days ago 34m 45s

In this brand-new episode of The Canny Conversations podcast, Safaraz welcomes Pat Carvalho, the principal and CEO of Birmingham Metropolitan College. Pat begins by discusses the recent successful Ofsted inspection and the college's journey tow

Charlotte Bosworth-Managing Director of Innovate Awarding-Part 2

Apr 25th, 2024 41m 50s

In this latest episode we return to Safaraz’s conversation with Charlotte Bosworth, the Managing Director of Innovate Awards. They return to the subjects of, skills development, education, and workforce evolution. Charlotte emphasizes the impor

Charlotte Bosworth-Managing Director of Innovate Awarding-Part 1

Apr 18th, 2024 38m 2s

In this brand-new episode of Canny Conversations Safaraz will be talking to Charlotte Bosworth, the Managing Director of Innovate Awards, an awarding organization making waves in the industry. Listen as Charlotte takes us through her journey, f

Sue Thexton - Managing Director at One File - Part 2

Apr 11th, 2024 41m 35s

In this brand-new episode of The Canny Conversations Podcast, which is Series 5 Episode 30, We have the second half of Safaraz Ali’s conversation with Sue Thexton the Managing Director and EVP of One File, one of the technology leaders within t

Sue Thexton - Managing Director at One File - Part 1

Apr 4th, 2024 46m 34s

In this brand-new episode of The Canny Conversations Podcast, Safaraz is in conversation with Sue Thexton, the Managing Director and EVP of One File, one of the technology leaders within the education sector. In the first half of their talk (yo

Jill Whittaker - The Executive Chair at HIT Training Ltd Part 2

Mar 28th, 2024 44m 11s

This week we will be re-joining Safaraz,s conversation with Jill Wittaker The executive Chair of HIT Training Ltd. Jill shares her journey and wisdom, emphasizing the importance of listening, continuous learning, and surrounding oneself with ta

Jill Whittaker OBE - The Executive Chair at HIT Training Ltd Part 1

Mar 21st, 2024 38m 23s

In this episode, Safaraz is in conversation with Jill Whittaker OBE from HIT Training, a long-standing advocate for the apprenticeship sector. In the first half of their two-part conversation, Jill shares her journey from growing up in the Midl

Sharon Blyfield OBE - Head of Early Careers Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Limited - Part 2

Mar 14th, 2024 34m 13s

In the second half of their fascinating chat, Safaraz talks to Sharon about her involvement in Scottish apprenticeships and her role in chairing a commission on race in apprenticeships. They discuss the challenges faced by multicultural backgro

Sharon Blyfield OBE - Head of Early Careers Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Limited Part 1

Mar 7th, 2024 35m 45s

This week Safaraz is in conversation with Sharon Blyfield OBE, head of early careers at Coca-Cola Euro Pacific Partners. In the first half of this two-part chat, Safaraz and Sharon discusses her journey, her role at Coca Cola, and the organizat

Sharon Blyfield - Head of Early Careers Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Limited Part 1

Mar 7th, 2024 35m 45s

This week Safaraz is in conversation with Sharon Blyfield OBE, head of early careers at Coca-Cola Euro Pacific Partners. In the first half of this two-part chat, Safaraz and Sharon discusse her journey, her role at Coca Cola, and the organizati

Scott Parkin (Part 2) from the Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP)

Feb 29th, 2024 36m 25s

This week we hear the second part of Safaraz’s conversation with Scott Parkin from The Institute of Employability Professionals, they take a further look into the world of employability and professional development. In this half of their conver

Scott Parkin (Part 1) from the Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP)

Feb 22nd, 2024 34m 39s

In this episode we hear the first part of Safaraz’s conversation with Scott Parkin, from the Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP). The IEP is the international membership body for employability professionals, the people who support ot

Lucy Hunte Part 2

Feb 15th, 2024 31m 5s

This week, Safaraz continues his conversation with Lucy Hunte, the National Program Manager for Apprenticeships at NHS England. In this very insightful episode, Lusy reflects on her career journey and the impact she's making in the apprenticesh

Lucy Hunte Part 1

Feb 8th, 2024 37m 49s

This week, Safaraz is in conversation with Lucy Hunte, the National Program Manager for Apprenticeships at NHS England. Safaraz and Lucy discusses her career journey working in apprenticeships, first at colleges and then moving to her current r

Jonathan Foot Part 2

Feb 7th, 2024 31m 56s

In this week’s episode of The Canny Conversations podcast, Safaraz talks to Jonathan Foot, Head of Apprenticeships and Early Careers at Compass Group UK and Ireland. In part one of their conversation, Saf and Jonathan discusses his role leading

Jonathan Foot Part 1

Feb 6th, 2024 30m 11s

Sophie Norris Part 2

Jan 18th, 2024 38m 35s

Welcome back to the second half of this Canny Conversation, with our guest Sophie Norris, the Early Careers Manager at Bentley Motors, the iconic luxury car maker based in Crewe.In this episode, Sophie shares insights into her own career journe

Sophie Norris Part 1

Jan 11th, 2024 27m 36s

Joining us In this episode is Sophie Norris, the Early Years Career Manager at luxury carmaker Bentley Motors Ltd. Sophie was born and raised in Cannock in the West Midlands, but now calls Manchester home after attending university there. Safa

Kathryn Marshall Part 2

Jan 4th, 2024 28m 24s

In the second part of this Conversation featuring Kathryn Marshall, Senior Apprenticeship Manager at Lloyds Banking Group, Safaraz and Kathryn continue to explore the world of apprenticeships - the opportunities they provide for career developm

Kathryn Marshall Part 1

Dec 14th, 2023 30m 24s

Welcome to this new episode the Canny Conversations Podcast with Safaraz Ali focusing on apprenticeships and talent development. This week we hear from Kathryn Marshall, senior manager of apprenticeships at Lloyds Banking Group, one of the UK's

Jenny Pelling Part 2

Dec 7th, 2023 34m

In this episode we hear the second part of Safaraz’s conversation with,, Jenny Pelling, Director of Apprenticeship Development and Diversity at Kaplan, the educational services company. In this continuation of their conversation, Jenny shares h

Jenny Pelling Part 1

Nov 30th, 2023 37m 52s

In this episode, Safaraz is in conversation with Jenny Pelling, Director of Apprenticeship Development and Diversity at Kaplan, the educational services company. In part one of this two-part conversation, which will continue next week. The disc

Jan Richardson-Wilde CEO of OAL Part 2

Nov 23rd, 2023 42m 47s

In this inspiring episode, and the continuation of Safaraz’s conversation with Jan Richardson CEO of Occupational Awards Limited, they talk about her remarkable 35+ year career journey in education and training. Jan shares the challenges she fa