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Neurodiverse Love with Mona KayEmotional Communication: How to Get Your Emotional Needs Met in a Relationship-Paul MicallefIf you would like to learn more about the resources Mona has available, including support groups, and the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards and Workbook you can check out her website here.Many couples Paul Micallef works with experience conflict due to differing emotional styles and unmet emotional needs.These types of emotional misunderstandings can leave us feeling alone, unseen, unheard, unvalued.So how can we reconnect, and bridge the gap, and increase the level of emotional intimacy?During this episode from the 2025 Neu...
2025-12-2330 min
Autism Knows No BordersSelf-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence, Part 2 with Paul Micallef | TBTDiscover what’s possible when you dare to be self-aware.
Do you find it difficult to develop authentic relationships?
This episode is part two of my conversation with Paul Micallef. He talks about the importance of listening and self-awareness when managing relationships.
Among other things, we discuss:
Why it’s important to teach emotional intelligence
Navigating neurodivergent relationships
Disclosing your autism vs. keeping it private
The need to change people’s perceptions about autism
Misconceptions about autism
The Double Empathy Problem
Tips for autistic people who are struggling to build relationships
To lea...
2025-08-0724 min
Autism Knows No BordersSelf-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence, Part 1 with Paul Micallef | TBTDiscover what’s possible when you dare to be self-aware.
Do you struggle with regulating your emotions?
Stick around and listen to Paul Micallef, an Autistic Self-Advocate and YouTuber from Australia, share how he learned emotional intelligence and understood himself, and others, better.
Among other things, we discuss:
Paul discovering his autism
Ways in which he feels misunderstood
What made Paul decide drastically change his appearance
Masking and burnout
Misconceptions about autism
How to read subtle social cues and understand mixed messages
The importance of developing self-awareness and regulating emotions
How to mana...
2025-08-0426 minAutism Knows No BordersSelf-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence Part 1 with Paul Micallef | TBTDiscover what’s possible when you dare to be self-aware.
Do you struggle with regulating your emotions?
Stick around and listen to Paul Micallef, an Autistic Self-Advocate and YouTuber from Australia, share how he learned emotional intelligence and understood himself, and others, better.
Among other things, we discuss:
Paul discovering his autism
Ways in which he feels misunderstood
What made Paul decide drastically change his appearance
Masking and burnout
Misconceptions about autism
How to read subtle social cues and understand mixed messages
The importance of developing self-awareness and regulating emotions
How to mana...
2025-07-3126 minNeurodiverse Love with Mona KayHow to Get Your Needs Met in a Neurodivergent Relationship-Paul MicallefTo learn more about the Neurodivere Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos and the other resources available for individuals or couples in mixed neurotype relationships, check out Neurodiverse Love.
Successful intimate relationships don't just happen by themselves. Building a life together requires us to solve hundreds of everyday problems that all couples encounter. Love for your partner means it's natural to go to great lengths to help them to be happy, to work with their quirks, to be understanding of their limitations, and personal struggles, but what about your own nee...
2024-09-1026 min
The Indomitable Podcast08. Autism From the Inside with Paul MicallefDi and Paul discuss the most common myths about autism that we wish would disappear, the importance of emotional intelligence training, and how boundaries are more about the ways we connect instead of how we push others away.
About Paul Micallef
Paul is an autistic life coach, speaker, facilitator, and trainer with a passion for neurodiversity and emotional intelligence, leveraging his own lived experience as well as insights gained for many years of working with the autistic community.
Paul seeks to promote emotional and psychological safety by bridging the empathy gap between mainstream...
2023-11-2854 min
Thoughty Auti - The Autism PodcastAutism and Emotions with Autism From The Inside (Paul Micallef)Are emotions felt differently in Autistic people? What is Code Switching? Is logic superior to emotion?
Paul Micallef (Autism From The Inside) is a popular autistic creator, speaker, and coach on YouTube, recently becoming the largest Autism-related channel at 238k subscribers in March 2023. Born out of Melbourne Australia, he seeks to make Autism education and personal development more accessible to autistic individuals, their partners, parents, and professionals.
Paul's Links - https://autismfromtheinside.com.au/ // My Links - https://linktr.ee/thomashenleyUK
Thomas starts the episode by diving into Paul's history, making his mark on YouTube with a charity video where...
2023-03-0555 min
Neurodiverse Love with Mona KayPaul Micallef from "Asperger's from the Inside"- Emotional Intelligence & Letting Go of Unconscious Expectations in Your Neurodiverse Love RelationshipDo you wonder why your partner doesn't understand your needs? Do you have challenges communicating your boundaries effectively in your Neurodiverse Love relationship? Do you know what emotional intelligence is and how it can help you communicate more effectively with your partner? These are some of the important topics that Paul Micallef addresses in this fantastic podcast episode!
Paul has had a successful career as an engineer and from a young age he had an interest in emotional intelligence (EI) and has spent his life becoming an expert in this area. Diagnosed at 30, Paul started sharing his auti...
2022-03-1459 min
Pegasus RadioShould You Move Jobs in 2022As the end of the year is rapidly approaching; the festive break is a great time for reflection about your career. In this short episode, I give you five key questions you should be asking yourself about your current employer and dependent on the answers, whether you should consider moving jobs in the New Year.
Should this episode create any questions, please do reach out to me; paul@pegasussearch.com - happy to give advice.
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2021-12-0709 min
Pegasus RadioEpisode 73: Out of sight, out of mind; Practical steps to stay front of mindOver my 20 odd years in recruitment, I have spoken to many individuals in long term seconded roles and the one bit of advice I always give is to be careful not to be Out of Sight out of Mind. I think in the current WFH situation most of us find ourselves in, there is a real danger of being out of sight, out of mind, so in this episode I share my advice I would have traditionally given to long term secondees.
Full show notes;
https://www.pegasussearch.com/pr73
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2020-09-2610 minPegasus RadioMeet the Boss: Yusoff Ghaznavi - MAC ConsultingIn the latest episode of the meet the boss series, I am joined by Yusoff Ghaznavi, the Managing Director of MAC Consulting. I have worked with MAC since their inception. Their business was set up in 2009; a brave time in the middle the Global Financial Crisis, but they have gone from strength to strength. Originally focused entirely in Retail, they have now diversified their business across multiple sectors; both public and private and now with 60 fee earners across UK 6 offices. Whenever I describe them to a candidate, I always describe them as an ambitious business that doesn't take itself...
2020-09-2444 minPegasus RadioEpisode 72: Market update September 2020It has been a long six months for us all! I had started doing daily market updates on the podcast back in March, but thought there may be value in giving you an update on the market from a recruiter's perspective.
For the links referenced in the episode, please visit:
https://www.pegasussearch.com/pr72
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2020-09-2027 minPegasus RadioMeet the Boss: Beth Revell - The Blue Iris PartnershipIn the latest meet the boss series, I am joined by Beth Revell, co owner of the recently established (January 2020!) The Blue Iris Partnership. This is a great chat where amongst other things we discuss why there are a lack of female leaders in the industry, how collaborating with other small consultancies is enabling their business to work in the public sector, which is traditionally dominated by the larger consultancies. Lastly we discuss Beth's views on the future of the industry. I really enjoyed this chat; You can instantly feel Beth's passion to changing the industry for the better...
2020-09-1127 min
Career Move SECRETS with Tony TalbotEpisode 25: How much due diligence do you undertake on the recruiters you speak to and the potential employers you interview with?An interview with Paul Micallef Managing Director at Pegasus Search & SelectionHow much due diligence do you undertake on the recruiters you speak to and the potential employers you interview with?Episode 25 I interview Paul Micallef Managing Director at Pegasus Search & Selection.
Paul has worked in recruitment focussed upon the construction sector for the last 22 years.
He built up a recruitment business (Jigsaw) in the early 2000's to 40 staff before the 2008 crash sent the business under so he knows a thing or two about recessions and bouncing back from adversity.
Today he is the Managing Director and owner of Pegasus Search & Selection.
Paul shares his view of the job...
2020-09-0900 minPegasus RadioMeet the Boss: Wayne Fletcher - Austin FletcherIn this episode I am joined by Wayne Fletcher; the founder of a relatively new consultancy based out of Sheffield. This is a great episode for anyone thinking about setting up their own consultancy business; Wayne gives an honest take on the challenges of setting up a business including lessons learnt but also gives positive encouragement to those thinking of doing so
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2020-08-2726 minPegasus RadioEpisode 71: Should I move jobs in 2020?In this episode I ask you three key questions that should help you answer this question. This is a short episode, under 10 minutes but packs some powerful advice and is well worth your time
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2020-07-3008 minPegasus RadioMeet the Boss: Drew Vince - Pillar ConsultingIn the next episode of the meet the boss series, I am joined by Drew Vince of Pillar Consulting. Pillar are a project management and development management consultancy focused in the Hotel, Residential and Commercial sectors. Trading for just under two years, but really ramping up in the last 8 months when Drew and others joined the existing management team. This is an honest and frank discussion about how Drew sees their business having to navigate the future market and one I think you will get a lot from.
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2020-07-2733 minPegasus RadioEpisode 70: Stop being scattergun with your CVA regular post I am seeing repeated on Linkedin lately goes something like: "I've applied to 150 jobs and had no response"
In this short episode I talk through what I think you are doing wrong.
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2020-07-2406 minPegasus RadioEpisode 69: Should I take a step back to take a step forward?In this episode we discuss the dilemma many face about taking a step back to take a step forward. I talk through in depth why teh following may be good reasons for considering doing so:
You have the wrong badge relative to the market
You are underpaid for that level
You have hit a glass ceiling where you are
You are concerned about the viability of your current employer
You are fundamentally unhappy where you are
For links to other episodes, please do go the episode page on our website:
https://www.pegasussearch.com/pr69
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2020-07-1715 minPegasus RadioEpisode 68: The evolution of the quantity surveyorIn this episode, I am joined by Jonathan Smith of Alinea Consulting. Jonathan has been a QS for over 40 years, and in our chat he talks about the early days as a QS, through to when he first used a computer, and the ongoing evolution of the quantity surveying discipline. We look to the future and discuss the challenges the discipline has to stay relevant and continue to develop in an ever changing technological landscape. This is a must listen for young QSs, but also for anyone interested in the development of the profession. Here is Jonathan's original post...
2020-07-1338 minPegasus RadioEpisode 67: Your HR questions answeredIn this episode I am joined by HR expert Suzie Bogle, of Breathing Space HR. Suzie has over twenty years of HR experience including working for major corporates. She now runs an outsourced HR consultancy and has clients from as small as 2 people right up to a business of over 400 people. She also works for many businesses in construction, so knows the sector well.
This is a wide ranging discussion, however we cover three main points that I think you will all find useful;
The Furlough / JRS and how it is changing and the impacts that has
The redundancy process
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2020-07-1037 minPegasus RadioMeet the Boss: Niall Aitken, ExigereIn this episode I am joined by Niall Aitken of Exigere, a pure cost consultancy, just under 50 heads and London based.
80% of their work is in the office sector and Niall gives some unique insights into the sector, that I think you will find both interesting and encouraging.
We also talk about looking after staff and developing young talent.
Lastly we discuss how tech is changing the industry and the importance of embracing and sharing data.
This is a great chat that you will no doubt get a lot from
2020-07-0735 minPegasus RadioMeet the Boss: Ian Brazier, Adeo ConsultingIn this episode I am joined by Ian Brazier; founder and MD of Adeo.
Adeo are a small but growing consultancy who primarily provide commercial management to tier 1, 2 and 3 contractors.
This is a great chat where, amongst other things, we discuss the implications of the delayed but still coming changes to IR35 and how adaptation to the changes in technology will still be some way off to the contracting world.
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2020-07-0633 minPegasus RadioMeet the Boss: Matthew Summerhill, Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB)Today I am joined by Matt Summerhill,Managing Partner of the Yorkshire and Humberside region of Rider Levett Bucknall.
Matt has been "Man and Boy" at RLB as they say including working under the late great David Bucknall.
This is a great discussion where Matt gives his views about work going forward and how hopefully we will see more investment in the North.
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2020-07-0230 minPegasus RadioMeet the Boss: Andy Dedman, Robinson Low FrancisIn the first of the meet the boss series, I chat with Andy Dedman; Partner at Robinson Low Francis.
Andy started life as an MEP QS, rising through the ranks at Mott Green Wall; a niche M&E Cost Consultancy that was eventually acquired by Davis Langdon, where he rose to Partner, before they themselves were acquired by Aecom, where Andy remained at for several years before joining Robinson Low Francis.
This is a great chat; Andy has a very pragmatic view of things and speaks a lot of sense; I am sure you will find this a great listen.
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2020-06-3020 minPegasus RadioEpisode 66: Advice for those who are Pre APC and considering moving employersThis is the first of Paul's (under) 3 minutes briefings!
In it you will learn five key questions/points you need to ask/use when considering a new employer if you are pre-APC
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2020-06-2402 minPegasus RadioEpisode 65: Should I have a Coach?In today's episode, I am joined by Matthew Easton, Matthew is a coach who helps high achieving construction professionals get what they want in their career and life. I first came by Matthew after putting out a bit of a rant / cry for help as the lockdown began in late March. I have found our coaching sessions invaluable in terms of giving me focus over both the short and long term and I do think Matthew could be of help to you! This episode dives into coaching as well as succession planning and leadership.
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2020-06-2038 minPegasus RadioEpisode 64: Hold your StandardsIn this episode I discuss the importance of holding your standards when job seeking; what I mean by this is to be picky about which recruiters you engage with and which employers you consider joining. I go in to some depth as to why both of these are important.
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2020-06-1413 minPegasus RadioEpisode 63: Your questions answeredIn this episode I answer the questions I am getting asked most often currently;
Should I worry if I am on furlough?
When is the right time to move jobs?
Should I try to move sector?
What will flexible working look like going forward?
Do I have to return to the office?
What opportunities exist internationally?
Links to other episodes discussed:
How long should I stay in my current role? - https://bit.ly/2TRjBoL
Should you be a specialist or a generalist in terms of sector? - https://bit...
2020-05-2919 min
BROJO: Confidence. Clarity. Connection.[#154] Emotional Intelligence: How an Autistic Guy Learned to Connect, with Paul MicallefPaul Micallef always knew that socialising and fitting in was difficult for him, moreso than the other kids. But it wasn't until he was 30 years old before he realised that he had Aspergers, and that his social difficulties came from not intuitively grasping the social rules all the other kids seemed to be aware of. But since this discovery, Paul has transformed himself into a guy who's authentic, grounded, and easy to connect with. His exploration into Emotional Intelligence has led him to become a Relationship Coaching and Teacher of EQ. He has some very important lessons for all of...
2020-05-261h 07
Brojo: Confidence for Men with Nice Guy Syndrome[#154] Emotional Intelligence: How an Autistic Guy Learned to Connect, with Paul MicallefPaul Micallef always knew that socialising and fitting in was difficult for him, moreso than the other kids. But it wasn't until he was 30 years old before he realised that he had Aspergers, and that his social difficulties came from not intuitively grasping the social rules all the other kids seemed to be aware of.
But since this discovery, Paul has transformed himself into a guy who's authentic, grounded, and easy to connect with. His exploration into Emotional Intelligence has led him to become a Relationship Coaching and Teacher of EQ. He has some very important lessons for all of...
2020-05-261h 07Pegasus RadioEpisode 62: The Career principles that remain timelessWe find ourselves in challenging times at present and I am sure some of you are struggling with your career choices at present. In this episode I was keen to share 7 career principles that work in any market condition. I hope this allows you to make more informed choices about your career.
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2020-05-1712 minPegasus RadioGlobal Stories: Episode 6: France and SwitzerlandToday I am joined by Sharon Mault, who lives in France but works in Geneva so was able to give me a unique perspective on how differently France and Switzerland were responding to Covid-19. A fascinating chat.
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2020-05-0722 minPegasus RadioEpisode 61: What will happen to Salaries in the next 9 months?In this episode, I look at then main factors that may effect salaries both now and over the next 9 months and give my best guess as to how salaries will be effected, plus give you some practical advice on how to navigate the next 9 months.
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2020-05-0616 minPegasus RadioGlobal Stories: Episode 5: Los AngelesIn this Episode I am joined by Tom Donkin who is based in Los Angeles and is the Co-Owner of a small but growing PM and Cost Consultancy with offices in Los Angeles and New York. This is a great chat and interesting to hear the difference in how both of their offices are fairing currently due to the Coronavirus.
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2020-05-0325 minPegasus RadioGlobal Stories Episode 4: Brisbane and AustraliaIn this episode I am joined by Matthew Mackey. Matthew lives in Brisbane and heads the Cost Management team for Arcadis in Australia. In this episode we concentrate mainly on Brisbane and Queensland, but do touch on other states within Australia. We also talk at length about what Matthew sees the future looking like.
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2020-05-0345 minPegasus RadioGlobal Stories: Episode 3: South Africa and Mining globallyIn this episode I am joined by Mark Wainwright; the Managing Director of Mining globally for Turner & Townsend. As well as giving a good understanding of what life is like in South Africa due to the virus, Mark also gives us an understanding of how the mining sector is being effected globally.
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2020-04-2711 minPegasus RadioEpisode 60: A look into the future with Will SquiresIn this episode I am joined by a fascinating chap called Will Squires. Will is an Associate Director in the Digital Cities and Infrastructure team at Atkins. Will and his colleagues essentially look at the future of the built environment; both how we will use and live in it in the future and how we will construct it. This is a fascinating chat, looking at how Covid-19 has perhaps accelerated some change and a wider look at what the future holds for the built environment.
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2020-04-2444 minPegasus RadioGlobal Stories: Episode 2: Vancouver, CanadaIn this episode, I am joined by Rob Wilson. Rob is based in Vancouver and is a Director of BTY; a global consultancy with 17 offices across Canada, the US and Europe. Rob gives us an understanding of how Covid 19 has effected both Vancouver and the rest of Canada and how this has effected Construction.
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2020-04-2134 minPegasus RadioEpisode 59: What measures are Consultancies taking to cope with the crisisGiven my job, I have an unprecedented level of access to information on what the consultancy market is doing to respond to the crisis; In this episode I give an overview of what consultancies are doing in regard to Pay, furloughing, lay offs, redundancies, as well as their workload and recruitment
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2020-04-2013 minPegasus RadioGlobal Stories: Episode 1: Hong KongThis is the first of a series where I speak to people from around the world to see what life is like for them and how the construction industry has been effected by the Coronavirus. In this episode I speak with Michael Sadler in Hong Kong - this one is interesting - because of the SARS virus in 2003, both the government and the people seem to have been much better prepared.
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2020-04-1428 minPegasus RadioEpisode 58: Hard Career Lessons in 2020Now of course none of us could have seen the Coronavirus coming. We could however have anticipated another recession. The career choices some of you have made have now left you exposed and will lead to some hard lessons - I detail some of those in here in a hope that it will enable you to make better career choices in the future
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2020-04-1120 minPegasus RadioEpisode 57: Why this is not like 2008 and what you need to doHaving lost my last business in late 2008, I know personally how bad the last recession was and I undoubtedly learnt key lessons, however what we are going through now is different and you need to act differently
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2020-04-0424 minPegasus RadioEpisode 56: Furloughing staff - my understandingCAVEAT - I am not an accountant or HR professional - seek professional advice. I am however a business owner who has made the call to furlough the majority of my team and consequently I have read up on this subject in detail and thought I would share my thoughts on this with you all - I think both employers and employees will find this useful
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2020-03-2618 minPegasus RadioEpisode 53: Career tips in times of uncertainty / crisisWe will always hit times of uncertainty in the economy; in this episode I give you key tips to ensure you keep your career moving.
Should you want to to take me up on my offer of a career counselling session, please do email - paul@pegasussearch.com
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2020-03-2314 minPegasus RadioEpisode 55: what to do if you are job hunting now - March / April 2020Ok, this one was done as one take and not edited like normal episodes - I was keen to get this one out to all those currently job hunting in these unprecedented times; I really hope this helps
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2020-03-2215 minPegasus RadioEpisode 54: A RANT about recruiters!Good recruiters are worth their weight in gold; they can give you great advice and help you secure the right job for you. Unfortunately my profession has many awful recruiters with minimal ethics - this is a full blown rant about them!
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2020-03-1811 minPegasus RadioEpisode 52: the Pros and Cons of Large and Small businesses - which is right for you?When I first speak with a candidate they have, in most cases (not all), a fixed idea in their mind of whether they would prefer a large or small business, I think some make assumptions about either large or small businesses without necessarily fully considering all the pros and cons of each - I hope this episode helps you crystallise your thoughts on both
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2020-03-1315 minPegasus RadioEpisode 51: I don’t want to go into Management; what should I do?This is for all those who recognise they are happy at a senior delivery role - SQS, SPM or SBS, but want to know how to maximise their position
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2020-03-1011 minPegasus RadioEpisode 50: Associate to Director / Partner - the key stepsI find many progress through to Associate quite quickly and can then struggle to break through to Director / Partner - In this episode I give advice on how to get to that next level.
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2020-03-0415 minPegasus RadioEpisode 49: Leaving London: should and could you?I regularly speak to individuals contemplating leaving London, this episode is dedicated to those considering doing so
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2020-02-2726 minPegasus RadioEpisode 48: Should I work for a Developer?This is one I’ve been thinking about doing for for some time; I discuss; who is it right for? What are some of the myths? What are the cons / why you should think twice about moving to a Developer
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2020-02-2520 minPegasus RadioEpisode 47: Senior to Associate; the key stepsI would guess there are more people with the title of Senior QS/PM/BS than other title in the industry. This episode talks you through the key steps you need to take to get you Associate quicker.
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2020-02-2015 minPegasus RadioEpisode 46: the IR35 DilemmaWith the end of March rapidly approaching I thought it would be useful for me to give me view / advice to any freelancers currently in a dilemma as to what do next with the impending IR35 changes
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2020-02-1811 minPegasus RadioEpisode 45: Am I too old?In this episode we tackle a concern of many professionals who reach their 50s and worry they have no where to go with their career.
As mentioned in this podcast; I referenced episode 9: Don't get stuck in the middle; here is the link;
https://anchor.fm/pegasusradio/episodes/Episode-9-Dont-get-stuck-in-the-middle-e3vpke
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2020-02-1316 minPegasus RadioEpisode 44: Can you make the move from QS to PM?This episode is dedicated to those considering moving from a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager role to a Project Management role. I outline some key initial questions to ask yourself, discuss how to make it easier, tackle the question of salary and explain why you need to be realistic
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2020-02-0813 minPegasus RadioEpisode 43: The 3 levers companies can pull when recruiting in a tight candidate driven marketWe are once again in a very candidate driven market. In such markets companies have limited options when trying to grow headcount, I look at the three levers companies have.
If you are a company needing support with recruitment, or an individual thinking about looking at their options (and want a confidential, no hard sell chat), then please do drop me a line:
paul@pegasussearch.com
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Book a slot in my diary - http://bit.ly/3asf9n3
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2020-01-3007 minPegasus RadioEpisode 42: You are all too obsessed with Job Titles.I think many people are messing up or delaying their career development because they get too hung up on job title; have a listen to this episode to hear why
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2020-01-2409 minPegasus RadioEpisode 41: is moving jobs risky?Many people are thinking about moving jobs but decide it is too risky; I tackle the main three perceived risks that stop people looking for a new job plus look at the risks of staying in your current job.
If you would like to organise a chat to discuss any career questions you have or to start looking for a new job, please follow this link to arrange a call with me:
Call with Paul
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2020-01-2009 minPegasus RadioEpisode 40: The games companies playMany companies tell employees they are giving them benefits / perks or offering them opportunities to advance their career; the truth is in many cases these are actually veiled methods to control employees; listen to this podcast to hopefully give you some x-ray vision into some of these tactics.
If you would like to organise a chat to discuss any career questions you have or to start looking for a new job, please follow this link to arrange a call with me:
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2020-01-1727 minPegasus RadioEpisode 39: Why use a recruiter?This one is obviously dear to my heart, but there are many good reasons why engaging a good recruiter will massively help your job search and also help securing the right role on the right terms for you
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2020-01-1114 minPegasus RadioEpisode 38: My predictions for 2020I go all Mystic Meg on you here and tell you my thoughts for the construction and property sector in 2020
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2019-12-2012 minPegasus RadioEpisode 37: Five questions to ponder over the Festive breakAlmost Christmas! Here are five questions I would encourage you to ponder over the festive break to make sure you are ready for 2020
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2019-12-1307 minPegasus RadioEpisode 36: the 4 key pillars you must develop to progress in management in a consultancyIn this episode I talk you through the four skills you must continually be developing if you want to both get into and progress further within management in consultancy businesses.
I also made reference to a previous episode; either scroll through the list of episodes on Pegasus Radio or here is the direct link:
Ep. 19: Should you be a generalist or a specialist in terms of sector
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2019-12-0609 minPegasus RadioEpisode 35: Is your boss right for you?I am sure we all know what a great boss is, but what about your boss; are they right for you. I ask you a list of questions - some light hearted, some more serious, to help you answer this.
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2019-11-2309 minPegasus RadioEpisode 34: 10 reasons why you are struggling to recruit the right peopleSo something a bit different this week - this is the first episode aimed at employers rather than individuals - the title hopefully speaks for itself!
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2019-11-1612 minPegasus RadioEpisode 33: It is not all about you!So you are being looked after, great, but what about the wider team and recruitment strategy? This episode really asks some questions around this - worth a listen
Want a call with me - follow this link;
https://info.pegasussearch.com/meetings/paul547
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2019-11-0811 minPegasus RadioEpisode 32: Should you trust others opinions of a prospective employer?In today’s episode I give a couple of examples of where others advice may not be serving you and also ask who you should go to for advice
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2019-10-2711 minPegasus RadioEpisode 31: Why you should not accept a counterofferIn this episode I look at my key reasons why you should not accept a counter offer; my experience is it rarely ends well.
Should this or any other episode cause you to take pause and think about where you are career-wise, I am always happy to have a chat and give advice, without expectation of a CV. To book a call with me, hit the following link:
Call with Paul Micallef
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2019-10-1915 minPegasus RadioEpisode 30: Is fear holding you back?In this episode we look at the two key fears that people have that stop them from moving jobs; job security and a fear of not being good enough.
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2019-10-1215 minPegasus RadioEpisode 29: Thinking of going to work Internationally?This episode is the first of a series about working Internationally. They won't be consecutive episodes, but do keep an eye out for future ones.
This first episode is for those in the UK who have never worked internationally but are strongly considering doing so. It takes you through some of the initial questions you need to ask yourself and what process you should go though.
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2019-10-0414 minPegasus RadioEpiose 28: How long should you stay on a project?In this episode, we look at how long you should stay on a project from a career development stand point.
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2019-09-2710 minPegasus RadioEpisode 27: Is becoming MRICS worth it?I recently produced a report analysing this year's first session APC results for the QS pathway (for a copy, drop me an email - paul@pegasussearch.com) - the overriding theme being there are not enough people becoming chartered. I did two posts on this that created some debates; links to them here;
1st Linkedin post
2nd Linkedin post
This episode is about why, from a career perspective I believe it it worth becoming MRICS.
Should this or any other episode cause you to take pause and think about where you...
2019-09-1907 minPegasus RadioEpisode 26: Why it is important to be getting paid market rateI will often speak to a number of individuals who are not getting paid market rate; I always strong advice them to correct this is soon as possible; either with their current employer or by moving on. In this episode I give you five good reasons why as well as discussing the two most common reasons employers give for not doing so.
Additional resources:
Are you in a fur lined Rut article
Salary Guides (these are most applicable to individuals working in Consultancies in the UK):
PM Salary Guide
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2019-09-1311 minPegasus RadioEpisode 25: What should you do leading into the festive period“Have you gone mad - it’s only early September!” I hear you say! However now is a great time to put plans in place to finish the year in the best place possible and ensure you are ready to make next year even better. This episode dives into this
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2019-09-0608 minPegasus RadioEpisode 24: How long should I stay in my current role?This is a question I often get asked; the simple answer is there isn’t a perfect answer, that said I go into much more depth on this subject in this episode
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2019-08-2707 minPegasus RadioEpisode 23: Are you struggling with your job search?This episode is for those really struggling with their job search; perhaps you’ve just been made redundant and are panicking or perhaps you’ve simply been looking for a new job for some time. If this is you then please have a listen
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2019-08-2208 minPegasus RadioEpisode 22: Beware of Internal ProjectsThis episode is for all those being offered internal projects to get involved in, what on the face of it look like a positive thing; if that's you then this episode is well worth a listen.
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2019-08-1505 minPegasus RadioEpisode 21: A Leopard doesn't change its spotsThis episode is directed mainly towards three groups of listeners; Those about to have a review Those about to hand in their notice (or considering doing) Those considering returning to a past employer Why? Because individuals in all three groups are likely to be told by a current or past employer that the business has or is changing to accommodate that individual.
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2019-08-0707 minPegasus RadioEpisode 20: The first three month rollercoasterThis one is for all those just starting a new job or contemplating accepting one - I hope it gives you some comfort!
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2019-07-3107 minPegasus RadioEpisode 19: Should you be a specialist or a generalist in terms of sector?This was a question from one of my regular listeners;
Is it better to stay general or be a specialist in terms of sectors?
I think there are four elements to consider with this question;
Earning potential
The stage of your career
Where you work
Job satisfaction
I discuss in today's podcast.
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2019-07-2515 minPegasus RadioEpisode 18: The Pros and Cons of a business being acquiredA recent contact asked me a very good question the other day; is my business being sold necessarily a bad thing? My normal answer to this is yes, but I thought I would do a podcast episode to look at the pros and cons.
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2019-07-2013 minPegasus RadioEpisode 17: Is the stress worth it?Many of you feel stuck on a hamster wheel. Your health is suffering, your relationships are suffering and you simply feel you can never catch up - all because of work. In this episode I discuss the main reasons that keep people in such situations and dispel some of the assumptions around this. This one is really worth a listen
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2019-07-0512 minPegasus RadioEpisode 16: Post APC adviceOh wow, you now have those magic five letters after your name, you can now call yourself MRICS! A huge, massive well done; you’ve reached a real milestone in your career. But what next? Listen to this episode to find out
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2019-06-2811 minPegasus RadioEpisode 15: Are you sat on the fence?This episode is for those who know they will leave their employer at some point because they don’t see their long term future there, yet are sat on the fence as to when to make the leap. In this episode I look at the most common excuses I hear why people don’t take the leap of faith.
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2019-06-2216 minPegasus RadioEpisode 14: What does the org chart tell you about your prospects for progression?This is a quick episode. Look at your company org chart (or of a company you are considering joining), what does it tell you about your prospects for development?
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2019-06-1404 minPegasus RadioEpisode 13: How to write a good CVI’ve reviewed 1000s of CVs over the years; I would say I know a thing or two about how to write a good one!
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2019-06-0612 minPegasus RadioEpisode 12: You do not work for the Mafia!This is a short one - essentially no one individual can dictate your career.
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2019-05-3119 minPegasus RadioEpisode 11: The Equity Partner dilemma - is it worth it?I speak with many individuals who are loyally plugging away in a business on the understanding that they will one day be given Equity. This episode encourages such individuals to really ask themselves some hard questions about whether it is worth it.
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2019-05-2217 minPegasus RadioEpisode 10: How to start your career rightAs a recruiter, it is unlikely I can help you directly at the start of your career, but what I can do is give you the wisdom gleamed from speaking to thousands of professionals about how to start your career right.
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2019-05-1820 minPegasus RadioEpisode 9: Don't get stuck in the middleThis is a horrible place to be in your career - no longer "on the tools" but also not doing a strategic management role that has value in the wider market; listen to this quick episode to understand more.
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2019-05-0904 minPegasus RadioEpisode 8: what bonus should you be paid?What’s the B word..... no it’s not Brexit! The B word is Bonus! In this episode we look at what to consider with when considering bonus in relation to your wider package and career, plus what typical bonus percentages are paid
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2019-05-0311 minPegasus RadioEpisode 7: How to hand your notice in well I’ve counselled literally hundreds of people through handing in their notice.
There is definitely an easy way and a hard way to go about this! This article will hopefully help you choose the easy way! This episode dives in to this.
Want a full transcript of this episode? Drop me an email - paul@pegasussearch.com.
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2019-04-2616 minPegasus RadioEpisode 6: Are professional qualifications worth it?This is always a hotly debated subject! In this episode I give my views on this.
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2019-04-1806 minPegasus RadioEpisode 5: Should you take a career sabbatical?In today’s episode we look at the question of whether you should take a career sabbatical. I advise around timing in the wider scheme of career planning and ask why you are looking to do it.
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2019-04-1317 minPegasus RadioEpisode 4: How to ask for a pay riseIn this short episode I discuss how to ask for a pay rise. There are certainly ways to maximise your chances and also most definitely ways to minimise your chances! So definitely worth ten minutes of your time.
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2019-04-0310 minPegasus RadioEpisode 3: What I have learnt from 18 years as a business ownerMy ten year anniversary at Pegasus has just happened. I thought this would be an interesting time to reflect on what went wrong with my first business, Jigsaw, and how that shaped Pegasus and thus the business lessons I have learnt and would encourage other current or prospective business owners, particularly if it is a consultancy business, to take on board.
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2019-03-2915 minPegasus RadioEpisode 2: If they are not growing, neither are you.In this short episode, I look at how being in a static business is bad for your personal development and what signs to look for that you are in such a business.
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2019-03-2108 minPegasus RadioEpisode 1: Podcast intro and Last in First out - should this be a concern?In the very first episode of Pegasus Radio, Paul explains why he has launched the podcast and what to expect. The first episode is then dedicated to the fear many have of joining a business and being last in first out when the business has a downturn; a concern many genuinely have given the current Brexit backdrop. Paul tackles concerns over Brexit and talks through his experiences of the 08/09 recession which hopefully will dispel the myths surrounding last in first out.
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2019-03-1522 min
Bath Time80 – Shaun Micallef Told Me Not To Worry About Grey HairsIt’s Day 80 of Bath Time!
Paul met Shaun Micallef last night and in their 20 second chat, bonded over grey hairs.
Also, Paul observed some curious and creepy Halloween behaviours and is calling society out on them.
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