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Oakwell Hampton - The home of the Inclusive Code and Starting to Scale podcastsThe inclusive Code Podcast - Episode 6: Safe Spaces, Compassion and the Power of Creativity with Alexandros PopisWarning: This episode includes descriptions of graphic violence.
In the latest instalment of the Inclusive Code Podcast, we were joined by LGBTQ+ activist Alexandros Popis to discuss a range of DEI topics, including the power of creativity and art, the myth of truly safe spaces and staying informed in the digital age.
Alexandros is a Community Engagement Specialist at InterNations and has been an active voice within LGBTQ+ communities across Europe for years. Always looking to connect and mobilise people towards furthering inclusion and diversity, Alex was an invaluable guest and shared brilliant insights with us...2024-06-2840 min
The Recruitment Mentors PodcastThe Power of Sticking to the Basics with Anne-Marie RobinsonThis week I was joined by Anne-Marie Robinson from Oakwell Hampton who shares her journey of becoming a top performer and a great leader in the recruitment industry.You can connect with Anne-Marie on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-marie-robinson-80ab7b53/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: -------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below:Sourcewhale - https://sourcewhale.com/book-demo?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=recruitment_mentors_podcast&utm_content=book_a_demoFirefish...2024-05-271h 09
Oakwell Hampton - The home of the Inclusive Code and Starting to Scale podcastsThe Inclusive Code Podcast - Episode 5: Starting Off Strong, Getting Curious and the Call-Out Culture with Savier OsorioIn the fifth instalment of the Inclusive Code Podcast, we were joined by the brilliant Savier Osorio.
With a tonne of HR experience across a number of brilliant organisations, Savier is currently a Director at Hims and Hers, where he is helping to steer the company's people and HR strategy.
As a vocal and passionate ally who is dedicated to furthering diversity, equity and inclusion across the globe, he was able to bring some fantastic insights to our conversation, including how to navigate the current "Call-Out Culture" and why you should approach DEI from an...2024-05-1443 min
Oakwell Hampton - The home of the Inclusive Code and Starting to Scale podcastsThe Inclusive Code Podcast - Episode 4: Continental Cultures, Women in Leadership and the Power of Speaking Up with Angeley MullinsFor episode four of the Inclusive Code Podcast, we were joined by Resourcify's Chief Commercial Officer, Angeley Mullins.
With a boatload of experience in leadership roles across the US, EMEA, UK & APAC, there are few people better equipped than Angeley to talk about the importance of inclusive work cultures and processes, and we were delighted to have her on the podcast.
With Angeley's help, we delved into the differences in continental and national work cultures, why we see fewer women in tech leadership roles and how speaking up for yourself and your beliefs can make al...2024-03-2536 min
Oakwell Hampton - The home of the Inclusive Code and Starting to Scale podcastsThe Inclusive Code Podcast - Episode 3: Women in Tech, Authentic Allyship and Unmuting It with Ellen SchwartauIn this instalment of the Inclusive Code Podcast, we're joined by Senior Software Engineer and Unmute It host Ellen Schwartau.
We delved into a number of great topics, such as the problems that women in tech face, how an ally can ensure their support is authentic and effective and how overcoming stage fright can serve you in more ways than you think.
Ellen is a leading voice in the DEI space and utilises her experience and platform to support engineers and developers when it comes to career decisions, public speaking and creating blogs and podcasts...2024-02-1341 min
Oakwell Hampton - The home of the Inclusive Code and Starting to Scale podcastsThe Inclusive Code Podcast - Episode 2: Inclusive Hiring, Neurodiversity & Empathy with Amy WeidnerIn our first full-length episode of the Inclusive Code Podcast, we're joined by Career Advisor Amy Weidner.
With our host, Amy discusses a variety of crucial DEI topics, such as the importance of inclusive hiring processes, how social media should be approached for social justice, why meeting people halfway can make all the difference within difficult conversations and how spaces can be changed to accommodate neurodivergent people.
Amy is a leading voice in the DEI recruitment and career space, especially when it comes to salary negotiations and inclusive hiring. Constantly offering advice and support for th...2024-01-2945 min
Oakwell Hampton - The home of the Inclusive Code and Starting to Scale podcastsThe Inclusive Code Podcast - What to expect from the seriesJoin the Oakwell Hampton team for an overview of how the Inclusive Code Podcast will look and what you can expect from the series.
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Oakwell Hampton - The home of the Inclusive Code and Starting to Scale podcastsThe Complete Guide to Growing Startups with Growth Tribe's David ArnouxDavid Arnoux is a growth hacking expert. He is the co-founder and Head of Growth at Growth Tribe, which coaches and trains organisations and individuals to improve their digital skills.
David has a long entrepreneurial history, launching an import/export business in China straight out of university, then building a fashion brand in France, before moving to the Netherlands and getting involved with Amsterdam startups.
David has been in and around startups for a long time, and he has tons of insight to share.
In the episode, David covers how to find a...2022-01-2650 min
Oakwell Hampton - The home of the Inclusive Code and Starting to Scale podcastsDiversity and Inclusion in Startups with Semra Çelebi, Iffat Rose Gill & Dieuwke van BurenDiversity and inclusion are two of the biggest topics circulating in businesses and startups, but it's not an easy discussion to have. Luckily, we've got some amazing guests lined up for this episode to help. Will sat down with three influential women that are making an impact on the Amsterdam startup scene and beyond.
Semra Çelebi works at StartupAmsterdam as the Female Entrepreneurship & Women in Tech Lead, and she also coaches women to meet their business and life goals through her own company Female Works.
Semra was instrumental in creating We-Rise, a female hub that c...2022-01-0647 min
Oakwell Hampton - The home of the Inclusive Code and Starting to Scale podcastsRunning a Successful Startup & Learning to Fail with Startup Coach Kees van NunenKees van Nunen has seen the Amsterdam startup world from every angle. In his career, he's worked at corporate venture incubators, co-founded multiple startups, and worked as a startup coach and consultant.
He has coached over 60+ corporate innovation, product & marketing teams, departments and their senior leaders in adopting new mindsets and ways of working. He brings tons of advice for entrepreneurs to this conversation.
Kees stresses that startup founders and entrepreneurs need to get comfortable with failure. To Kees, a failure is only a true failure if you don't learn anything from it.
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Oakwell Hampton - The home of the Inclusive Code and Starting to Scale podcastsStartup Challenges, Diversity & Inclusion, and Attracting Investment with Christina CaljéWill is joined by Christina Caljé, an amazingly accomplished woman in the Amsterdam startup world.
Christina co-founded Autheos, which was recently named 'Startup Disrupting Media' by EU Startups, after over 10 years of Executive experience in finance and e-commerce companies across New York, London and Amsterdam.
On top of that, she sits on the Rotterdam International Advisory Board and was listed as one of the 'Most Inspiring Women in Tech' in 2019 and appeared on the EUtop50 'Top Woman Entrepreneur' list in 2020. See? We weren't lying.
In this episode, Will digs into Christina's background to u...2021-11-2532 min
Oakwell Hampton - The home of the Inclusive Code and Starting to Scale podcastsExploring the Amsterdam Startup Ecosystem with StartupAmsterdamTo kick off our series speaking with some big names in the Amsterdam startup world, who's better to talk to than StartupAmsterdam? They know the city and its startup scene inside out – you would hope so with a name like that!
In the episode, we get into why Amsterdam attracts so many entrepreneurs, why mentors are a vital lifeline for founders, the importance of getting the right investor, and everything that StartupAmsterdam does to help startups succeed.
Oakwell Hampton's very own Sales Manager Will Aldred was lucky enough to si...2021-11-1138 min
The Recruitment Mentors PodcastAgency Owner Rollercoaster | Indi Pahl - Why treating people well and putting time in to developing your staff will make your business successful.On this episode, I’m joined by Indi Pahl from Oakwell Hampton.He initially entered the world of recruitment by - you guessed it - falling into it. Beginning his career with SThree, Indi quickly realised that recruitment was going to be his long-term passion, and after 8 years split across two businesses he started Oakwell Hampton.Indi’s journey as a recruitment business owner is slightly different to those that I have had previously on the podcast, as he grew a recruitment business as a non-biller, and put emphasis on how hiring the corr...2020-04-201h 14The Recruitment Mentors PodcastJake Whitby - A real honest journey on building more mental toughness and resilience.This week I'm joined by Jake Whitby who works for Oakwell Hampton as a Tech Contract Recruiter.Jake has been on a really interesting journey from starting his career in Manchester to moving over to America to help set up a new desk from scratch and now back in Manchester building a London contract desk from scratch having never done contract recruitment.It's safe to say Jake has really put himself out of his comfort zone throughout his recruitment career so far and has been willing to take risks.We have a real...2019-11-241h 09