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When I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#26 Business and Leadership CoachIn this episode, Lynsey sit's down with Jess Wiggins, who spent over a decade pursuing her dream career in law. From trainee to Deputy Head of a law firm, Jess had it all—on paper. But at just 33, the pressure of long hours, a demanding job, and raising two young children took its toll, leaving her burned out and questioning everything.
A chance offer of coaching from a friend gave Jess clarity
she didn’t know she needed. What followed was a life-changing decision to step away from law and start a new chapter as a business and...2024-11-2759 minWhen I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#25 Fashion Brand Founder & Creative DirectorIn this episode, Lynsey chats with Jade Robertson, founder and creative director of the fashion brand Little Lies. From her first job front of house at a theatre to having her designs worn by stars like Taylor Swift, Jade’s career story is a fascinating reminder that you don’t need a set path to make an impact.
Their conversation covers the importance of embracing new opportunities, sticking to your core values, and the power of knowing your “why” as well as many other interesting areas.
Jade shares how she discovered that the right environment can tran...2024-11-1353 minWhen I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#24 Flower farmer and pedigree duck breederIn this inspiring episode, Lynsey sits down with Ellen, who once dreamed of becoming a vet but found herself taking an entirely different path.
Living in rural North Wales, Ellen used her ingenuity to transform her small piece of land into a flourishing business. She grows flowers, breeds pedigree ducks, and even uses wool from her sheep to help her flowers thrive.
Ellen opens up about her struggles in school following a diagnosis of autism and how stepping away from education left her feeling lost and without a clear plan for the future.
...2024-10-3049 minWhen I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#23 Clinical Negligence SolicitorThis week I sit down with Elizabeth, a recently appointed Partner at her firm and an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor. Elizabeth takes us through her journey from an initial interest in becoming a Vet to thriving in the world of Law.
A lover of reading and crime novels, her passion for solving mysteries by her favourite authors has translated into a career where her analytical skills truly shine.
She shares how a desire to challenge herself led her into clinical negligence and offers insight into the importance of giving your all while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
2024-10-1655 minWhen I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#22 Sport & Exercise Medicine ConsultantIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Jo Larkin, a consultant in
sport and exercise medicine. Jo discusses her unique journey, from wanting to become a doctor at a young age to working with elite athletes and serving as a medical consultant across various sports, including rugby and sailing.
Jo shares insights on injury management, rehabilitation, and optimising performance for athletes ranging from children to seniors. Her role involves a mix of treating injuries and offering preventative care. She emphasises
the importance of adaptability, sharing anecdotes from her experiences with the England rugby team and as Global...2024-10-0258 minWhen I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#21 CEO & Founder of Global reforestation non-profitWelcome to the first episode of Season 2, and we're kicking things off with a truly inspiring guest!
Join your host, Lynsey Hyslop, as she dives into the incredible career journey of Amanda Bronkhorst, CEO and Founder of Just One Tree.
Amanda spent 20 years as a freelance producer in TV commercial production before founding a global reforestation non-profit that has now planted over 4 million trees worldwide. Recognised by the United Nations as part of the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, Amanda shares how she’s on a mission to change the world—one tree at a time—and it...2024-09-1856 minWhen I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#20 Trademark AttorneyIn this week's episode, join Lynsey as she sits down with Trademark Attorney Rachel Wilkinson-Duffy.
Rachel shares her journey from aspiring ballerina during homeschooling days to her current role as a Partner at Baker McKenzie.
Through insightful conversation, she provides a glimpse into the diverse responsibilities of a Trademark Attorney, from courtroom representation for brands to witnessing the fruition of her work in marketing campaigns.
Tune in to hear Rachel's passion and enthusiasm for her profession as she sheds light on the dynamic world of trademark law and brand protection.
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http://li...2024-04-2451 minWhen I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#19 Award Winning Executive AssistantIn this weeks episode Lynsey is joined by Emma Kernan-Staines, an award-winning Executive Assistant renowned for her exceptional support of leaders in the world of sports.
With a career trajectory that defies convention, Emma has carved out a unique niche as the power behind the throne, providing invaluable support and guidance to top sport executives.
If you've ever wondered how to step into the pivotal role of a personal or executive assistant within the dynamic field of sports leadership, join us to hear Emma's journey. From her humble beginnings starting work in the banking...2024-04-101h 07When I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#18 Estate Agency OwnerIn this week's episode Lynsey is in conversation with Lisa Curran, owner of Currans Homes. If you've ever browsed Right Move, bought or sold a house, or even just dreamed of your ideal home, this episode is for you.
Join Lynsey as she uncovers the behind-the-scenes workings of the estate agency industry and learn how Lisa prioritises relationships with vendors and exceptional service for her clients. Discover Lisa's journey from corporate banking to taking over her sister's estate agency and transforming it into the successful business it is today.
You can connect with your host...2024-03-2755 minWhen I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#17 Founder of a Global ChoirWhen Lynsey met Jane Hanson at the Women of the Year Awards lunch and learned that Jane was a qualified teacher, an educational consultant and wellbeing practitioner, a writer, a broadcaster, inspirational project leader, a soprano in the London Philharmonic choir, the Founder and Director of a global project; One Day One Choir, a former senior researcher in nuclear physics as well as being part of the Women of the Year management team, she knew she wanted to record an episode with her.
In this weeks episode you will hear a rich career history full of interesting...2024-03-131h 00When I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#16 Intelligence HistorianHave you ever wondered what it's like to have a job you
don't even have to apply for? This week Lynsey sits down with Dr. Helen Fry and she explains what it means to be a Historian and they dive deep into how one becomes a Historian, the intriguing journey Dr Helen Fry took to discover her passion, and the fascinating world of
historical specialisation.
Dr Helen Fry is a Historian, biographer and author of more
than 20 books on intelligence, prisoners of war and the social history of the Second World War. Her ground breaking research has...2024-02-2859 minWhen I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#15 Adventure Athlete and Mental Health CampaignerLynsey is joined today by Sally Orange who is an endurance runner and adventure athlete who has completed a marathon in every continent dressed as a piece of fruit. Sally is also a physiotherapist with over 20 years in the military, a mental health campaigner, has run more than 80 marathons raising money for charity and has recently been awarded her MBE.
Sally treats Lynsey to a really honest conversation explaining how an accident which resulted in a broken leg was the starting point to her career.
In this episode, Sally opens up about the ups and...2024-02-141h 10When I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#14 Patent AttorneyHave you ever wondered what you would get if you crossed a Lawyer, a Scientist and a business person? In this weeks' episode Andrea Brewster explains how this mix would make a great Patent Attorney.
After earning her Chemistry degree and discovering that her true passion did not align with laboratory work, Andrea's career took a different path when she consulted a careers advisor familiar with the Intellectual Property sector. This advisor introduced her to the role of a Patent Attorney, leading Andrea to shift her trajectory towards the legal profession.
This enlightening discussion not only...2024-01-3153 minWhen I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#13 England Netball Head CoachHave you ever wondered how to become a Head Coach at Elite level? In this episode, Lynsey talks to Jess Thirlby former England netball international and now England Netball Head Coach about her career journey from player to coach and everything in between.
From representing England at the Commonwealth Games in 2002 to last year coaching the first England team other than Australia and New Zealand to play in the World Cup Final since 1995, Lynsey gains an insight in to life as England Netball Head Coach, hears what drives Jess to strive for success and learns what Jess...2024-01-171h 02When I grow up I want to be. The career podcastThe IntervalLynsey Hyslop explains the exciting reason why she has been quiet lately; being in training camp with the England Women's rugby team The Red Roses, however she reassures listeners that there will be some exciting episodes being released in the next few weeks.
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2023-10-0401 minWhen I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#12 Countryside RangerWhat job could you do if you enjoy working outdoors, you want to educate all ages about their part in habitat conservation as well as having the requirement of being able to use a chainsaw to maintain the countryside (sensibly, with a licence I might add!). In this week’s episode Lynsey learns all about the varied role of a Countryside Ranger from Jean Cheadle who has been in her role for 20 years. Jean explains how her career journey started with her studying visual art and geography at university, mainly to avoid making the decision of what career she wa...2023-08-2342 minWhen I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#11 Sports Turf ProfessionalSome people may be more familiar with this role being referred to as 'Ground Staff' and with the industry being reportedly made up by only 2% of women, some may refer to it with the job title of 'Groundsman', however in conversation with Lynsey, Meg Lay explains how she wants to use her role as Sports Turf Professional at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club to help ignite some interest in the industry by other women. Meg doesn't do things by half either, as one way to promote the role and raise the awareness of it as a career choice was when...2023-08-0940 minWhen I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#10 PilotHave you ever wondered how you can become a qualified Pilot and work for a global airline flying all around the world and get to call that your job? In this episode, Lynsey has a open and honest conversation with Laura Azancot who does just that. After starting her academic career in psychology at University where she initially wanted to train as a Clinical Psychologist, Laura talks about how after not quite getting the grades needed to be accepted on to a Masters she decided she wanted to travel the world and so became cabin crew which was the...2023-07-261h 09When I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#9 Mindset CoachLynsey was treated to an in depth exploration of Floss Andrews' career which spans 20 years in Football working for the likes of The Premier League at clubs such as Chelsea, QPR and Norwich. Although the thrill and excitement of being pitch side at every home game in her role of Match Manager or the variety of work she experienced when working with huge brands such as Barclays, Nike, Budweiser and Lucozade Sport in her commercial partnership and sponsorship roles were hard ones to give up, Floss gives a great insight in to her career journey and her career choices...2023-07-1255 minWhen I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#8 Principal Associate (Solicitor)Kirsty qualified as a Solicitor 14 years ago and is now a Principal Associate and Solicitor specialising in Real Estate at Shoosmiths - a leading national law firm. In this episode Lynsey has a really honest conversation with Kirsty about the competitive nature of gaining a place on a training contract, how work experience is vital when trying to get in to Law and that by being nice to colleagues, clients and work acquaintances, can lead to job opportunities. As a fellow working Mum, Lynsey talks to Kirsty about how she has managed her career and her career progression around her...2023-06-281h 14When I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#7 Prison Service Physical Education Instructor (PEI)Not everyone associates sport, physical education and wellbeing as being a job that they could do in a prison, but Charlotte does just that as a Physical Education Instructor, or PEI for short, in a male prison. Lynsey has a good conversation with Charlotte about how she has autonomy over her role to react to interests or needs of prisoners and staff to create courses, classes and initiatives to help support mental and physical wellbeing, whilst always being mindful that she may be needed to react to an incident at a moments notice within a potentially hugely hostile environment.
Charlotte...2023-06-1440 minWhen I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#6 Luxury Consultant, Media Sales and Brand DevelopmentIn Tullia's role she represents a range of publishers and publications such as GQ, Vanity Fair and Vogue and works with luxury brands to advertise products and campaigns via print and digital media. Tullia has worked with brands such as Burberry, Dior and Stella McCartney and in this episode, she talks to Lynsey about not only how she got to work in the luxury brand sales and advertising industry, but also how she manages business relationships when working with brands on behalf of publishers.
Tullia provides some great advice to those interested in this area including how travelling can be...2023-05-3137 minWhen I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#5 Corporate IllustratorA Corporate Illustrator is a great example of the type of job that this podcast was created for. Lynsey has a great, lengthy conversation with Alana Patchett who is a Director at Purple Monster. Her main role there, since joining in 2010, has been creating animations, online virtual environments, pictures, process maps, doing real time scribing and generally bringing the artistic visual eye to Purple Monster. She helped start and grow the art department of Purple Monster where they use a vast array of creative tools, techniques, skills and experience to ensure a businesses message lands effectively and with impact. 2023-05-171h 04When I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#4 Sport PsychologistHave you ever wondered how you get to be the person who works with high performance teams, Olympic athletes or managing a group of highly talented Sport Psychologist practitioners? This week, Lynsey has a great in depth conversation with Dr Kate Hays, Head of Women's Psychology at The FA, where one of her main priorities is working with and supporting the Senior Lionesses.
Dr Kate Hays’ experience is extensive and she treats us to a fantastic conversation where she walks us through her career journey in extensive detail and fantastic descriptive reasoning behind all decisions that have he...2023-05-031h 01When I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#3 Dairy farmerHave you ever thought about what's involved to get milk from cow to coffee? This week Lynsey talks to Mary Selby (formerly Mary Ankers) who took over her family's dairy farm after her Dad actively encouraged her not to. After University Mary became a qualified Rural Surveyor and started out a career in supporting other farmers in helping them build, grow and sustain their farms. This gave her an insight in to how it could be done and so she decided to take this learning back to her family farm with plans for increasing profitability as well as helping...2023-04-1940 minWhen I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#2 Firearms Police OfficerHave you ever wondered how realistic TV drama's with characters as Firearm Police Officer's are?
Have you ever wondered if working with children in a previous career could provide you with skills that you will fall back on when working in Firearms?!
This week Lynsey talks to Sarah who dreamt of being a police officer as a child and is now working in her dream job. With adrenaline coursing through her body day and night; as not only is she a Firearms officer, she is also a rugby player within the Premier 15's Women's Rugby...2023-04-0540 min
When I grow up I want to be. The career podcast#1 PADI scuba diving staff instructorHave you ever wondered how someone can travel the world, go scuba diving every day and get paid for it?
This week Lynsey talks to Kayleigh who is a PADI scuba diving staff instructor. Kayleigh has worked all over the world including the Seychelles, The British Virgin Islands and Utila in Honduras, though she insists that she doesn't spend all of her time on the beach and just jumping in to the ocean to cool down!
From trying scuba diving on a family holiday when she was younger, gaining a Biology Conservation degree from Plymouth...2023-03-2225 min
When I grow up I want to be. The career podcastWhen I grow up I want to be TrailerHello and welcome to When I grow up I want to be, the career podcast. If you have ever heard what someone does for a living and you’ve thought ‘how on earth do you get in to a job like that’ or you’ve wondered how someone actually gets paid for doing such a fun job, then this could be the podcast for you.
I’m Lynsey Hyslop and for the last 15 years I’ve been working with individuals ranging from elite athletes, Olympians and serving prisoners on their personal and professional development, to give them an insight i...2023-03-0703 min