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NAB Morning CallHorror session after the gory detailsThursday 3rd April 2025NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABYou’ll know by now that President Trump’s tariff regime was worse than many had expected, even though Australia got off relatively lightly. You might also be aware that, despite the Presidential claims, the numbers were not based on the tariffs charged by supplier nations, but on a relatively crude formula based on the value of exports to the US against the US balance of trade deficit with that country. That makes it rather proble...2025-04-0318 min

NAB Morning CallSneaking in another before Christmas?Thursday 17th October 2024NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABInflation is slowing faster than expected in the UK. Phil asks NAB’s Ken Crompton whether this means the Bank of England could cut twice before Christmas? Markets have fully priced a cut from the ECB later today, the question is, what next and when? Australian employment numbers and US retail sales are out today, along with a further announcement on housing and debt from the China. Ken says it’s another “drip feed in the ocea...2024-10-1610 min

NAB Morning CallBrassed off after a Golden WeekWednesday 9th October 2024NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABMarkets with any China connection have responded negatively to news from the National Development Reform Commission. An announcement was expected, and most will have assumed it would include a large swag of spending from the three trillion Yuan that was believed to have been earmarked for fiscal stimulus. But, as NAB’s Ken Crompton discusses with Phil, all they did was brought forward 200 billion Yuan from next year’s budget. They also discuss yesterday’s NAB busi...2024-10-0816 min

NAB Morning CallThe widening Atlantic driftWednesday 18th September 2024NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABThere have been no surprises in US economic data overnight. Retail sales, industrial production and manufacturing weren’t far off expectations. So, do they all point to a soft landing? And if that’s the scenario, why would the Fed delay a big rate cut? It’s a question Phil puts to NAB’s Ken Crompton, less than 24 hours from the FOMC decision, which includes revised forecasts and a new dot plot. There’s also the question...2024-09-1714 min

NAB Morning CallWeekend Edition: Is there too much state debt?Friday 16th August 2024Please note this communication is not a research report and has not been prepared by NAB Research analysts. Read the full disclaimer here.A report last week from S&P Global highlights that the debt held by Australian states could exceed $600 billion later this year. Rebecca Hrvatin joins Phil to discuss this rise in debt and what it’s doing to credit ratings. Overspend on infrastructure projects seem to be one of the major concerns.But there’s no shortage of buyers according to Ken Crompton. Ken is s...2024-08-1626 min

I DID. YOU CAN."I Climbed Kilimanjaro -and learnt things". The AscentI've written a book called " I Climbed Kilimanjaro- and learnt things". I drafted in a guest interviewer. Tony Roe worked for the BBC for a few years. He knows what he's doing. It was good to chat with him in his garden and relive the ascent of the highest mountain in Africa.And how does this fit into the podcast series. Well, if I Did You Can !Thanks Tony.2024-07-0215 min

I DID. YOU CAN."I Climbed Kilimanjaro - and learnt things. ( And if I Did You Can )" - an introductionIn this episode Phil Crompton introduces his new book " I Climbed Kilimanjaro and learnt things ( and if I Did You Can )". Available through Amazon.He sets the scene for what's to follow.2024-06-1202 min

NAB Morning CallLet the easing beginThursday 6th June 2024NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABUS equities hit new highs today and bond yields continued to fall. The Bank of Canada cut rates overnight with indications there will be more to follow. They pipped the ECB to the post, with their cut expected later today. Equities and bonds have been buoyed by positive sentiment, helped by a surprisingly strong ISM Services number for the US, after a weaker ADP jobs report – combined they add to the case for cuts from the...2024-06-0516 min

NAB Morning CallUS bond appetite eases, consumer confidence liftsTuesday 28th May 2024NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABThere were two bond auctions in the US overnight – for 2 year and 5 year treasuries. Both saw weaker demand than expected. Phil asks NAB’s Ken Crompton if investors are weary of the size of bond supply this year. Meanwhile US consumer confidence rose more than expected. Yesterday we saw weaker retail numbers than expected, but part of that can be explained away by the timing of Easter. Today there's the CPI number for Australia, although it’s n...2024-05-2814 min

NAB Morning CallSecond decimal point moves for Presidents DayTueday 20th February 2024NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABIt’s been quieter than quiet the last 24 hours. The US has been off for Presidents Day, and elsewhere only glacial movements in bonds and currencies. Why? Well, as Phil discusses with NAB’s Ken Crompton, its because there’s not much in the way of data releases to move markets along, those that are open. On eof the strongest currencies was the New Zealand dollar, that saw a slightly stronger than expected PSI read yesterda...2024-02-1910 min

NAB Morning CallTake a breatherMonday 20th November 2023NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABIt was a quite day on Friday with very little of earth-shattering consequence to report. NAB’s Ken Crompton joins Phil to talk about just how devoid of new sit was. We did see a downside surprise in UK retail numbers but, as flagged on Friday podcast, it was a very wet month. Loil is up on the news that OPEC+ will extend its production cuts into the new year. Today is equally as quiet – if no...2023-11-1912 min

NAB Morning CallBack to bonds as BoE forecasts a growth hit for BritainFriday 3rd November 2023NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABBond yields are much lower across the board today. Phil asks NAB’s Ken Crompton if bonds are back in fashion. They are for now, says Ken, but he doesn’t discount the idea that we’ll see 10 year Treasuries hitting 5% sometime soon. Pauses from central banks are certainly helping to push risk assets higher, with equity markets doing particularly well. The Bank of England and Norge Bank both kept rates on hold yesterday, with the BoE...2023-11-0215 min

Amazing War StoriesThe Demolition Men of D-DayOn the night of 6th June 1944 at 4:50 am, an army medic jeep pulling a small two wheeled trailer, careened through the little French town of Troarn. It was under blistering attack from a garrison of Panzergrenadiers that had set up their headquarters there. But on board the jeep there were no medical supplies, or indeed, medics. All had been replaced by 7 parachute engineers with half a ton of explosives. They’re objective, to blow a bridge that was a crucial crossing for a german counter-attack. This is the remarkable true story of Major Tim Roseveare and a heroic band of...2023-06-2248 min

NAB Morning CallUS economy is slowing, but consumers are still spending, labour market is still tightFriday 28th April 2023NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABToday NAB’s Ken Crompton joins Phil to talk through the latest GDP numbers from the US, reinforcing signs that the economy is slowing. But markets preferred to focus on the PCE read, showing prices are still rising, and the latest jobless claims which demonstrate how the labour market is easing at a glacial speed. Meanwhile equities are pushing higher helped by the latest earnings results, with Intel and Amazon the latest to report strong res...2023-04-2716 min

NAB Morning CallLooking on the soft sideFriday 21st April 2023NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABThere’s definitely a more sombre mood this morning, with equities falling in the US and Europe. Phil asks NAB’s Ken Crompton how much is this down to Tesla’s price cutting, and the need for a squeeze in margins to maintain demand. Yields are also down, with softer employment, manufacturing an housing data from the US. Couple that with falling inflation in New Zealand and the question has to be asked, at least for tod...2023-04-2016 min

NAB Morning CallMisleading jobs numbers and more signs inflation is hard to beatFriday 17th February 2023NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABUS Treasury yields pushed higher overnight as producer prices came in with a surprise month on month rise, whilst weekly jobs data shows only slight moves in the easing of the labour market. NAB’s Ken Crompton says there’s nothing to distract from the hawkish path being taken by the Fed, that was reinforced by Loretta Mester overnight, who expects rates to exceed 5 percent and stay there for some time. Meanwhile, in Australia yesterday’s emplo...2023-02-1615 min

NAB Morning CallOverreaction to Aussie jobs numbers, none to US debt ceilingFriday January 20th 2023NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABThere was a strong response to the lower-than-expected employment numbers yesterday, with 10 year bond yields falling more than 20 basis points. NAB’s Ken Crompton says this was an overreaction, because unemployment remains low and it won’t allay any of the RBA’s concerns about the tightness of the labour market, or encourage them to change their path on rate rises. No change was also the message from the ECB, reinforced by the minutes of the las...2023-01-1915 min

NAB Morning CallNo surprises from RBA but BoC on a knife-edgeWednesday 7th December 2022NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABUS and European equities have taken another hit. NAB’s Ken Crompton says markets continue to respond to the strong jobs data from the US on Friday and what that means for terminal Fed rates. There were no surprises from the RBA yesterday, with NAB’s Ivan Colhoun saying the central bank is very cognisant of lags in monetary policy, so it’s too early to expect any pause in the first part of next year. I...2022-12-0616 min

NAB Morning CallTighter than everFriday 18th November 2022NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABAnother 32 thousand Australians had a job in October, making the labour market the tightest it’s been in decades. NAB’s Ken Crompton says this cements in the expectation that the RBA will lift rates by at least 25 basis points in December, continuing on in the first meetings of the new year. There’s less expectation of the Fed slowing down as well, thanks to James Bullard suggesting interest rates could rise as high as seven p...2022-11-1716 min

NAB Morning CallA Tale of Two BritainsFriday 4th November 2022NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABIt could be the worst of times, or something even worse than that. The Bank of England painted two possible scenarios overnight, after raising rates by the expected 75 basis points. In scenario one, the bulk of their work is done and rates don’t move much higher. In scenario two, rates rise to 5.25% and the country faces a two-year recession. Talk about hedging your bets. NAB’s Ken Crompton says it shows the difficulties faced in th...2022-11-0315 min

NAB Morning CallDon't Panic Mr Bailey Tuesday 12th October 2022NAB Markets Research DisclaimerFinancial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABThe Bank of England has been buying up more government bonds as it fights uncertainty in UK markets. NAB’s Ken Crompton says it’s no surprise that they have had to target 30 year inflation-linked bonds, as they constitute a large proportion of the stock held by the pension funds the bank is trying to protect. But, with devastating opinion polls and a rebuff of their budget plans by the IMF, expect more UK uncertainty in t...2022-10-1117 min

NAB Morning CallCentral bank overloadFriday 23rd September 2022View our disclaimer and terms of use: nab.co/3shJyypView our NAB Financial Services Guide: nab.co/3rvJtI9Bond yields continued to rise in the US one day on rom the FOMC meeting. NAB’s Ken Crompton says normally you’d expect to see a bit of a rebound, so this is a sign that the market has accepted that the Fed are determined to keep going, evidenced by the elevated dot plots yesterday. Meanwhile the Bank of England lifted rates 50bp – it probably would have been higher i...2022-09-2217 min

NAB Morning CallWill strong jobs numbers add to the Fed’s battle tonight?Friday 2nd September 2022 View our disclaimer and terms of use: nab.co/3shJyyp View our NAB Financial Services Guide: nab.co/3rvJtI9 We know the world is in an awkward place, but we keep getting positive data reads, like a strong manufacturing ISM from the US, retail sales picking up in Germany, UK house prices still strong – all the things central banks don’t really want to hear right now. So what happens if non-farms payrolls in the US tonight shows a labour market that isn’t showing any signs of weaken...2022-09-0116 min

NAB Morning CallFed still trying to show they won’t give inFriday 19th August 2022View our disclaimer and terms of use: nab.co/3shJyypView our NAB Financial Services Guide: nab.co/3rvJtI9Bond markets have been fairly lacklustre today. NAB’s Ken Crompton says there is still uncertainty over the less-hawkish FOMC minutes this week, which is why central bank speakers are out in force pushing the party-line for higher rates faster. There’s still a difference between the markets and the Fed on how quickly those rates will come down. Meanwhile, there’s still plenty of resilience in the US economy, with jobs not really coming down. As we saw yester...2022-08-1816 min

NAB Morning CallECB makes it to zeroFriday 22nd July 2022As we predicted the ECB lifted interest rates by 50 basis points yesterday, up to zero percent. NAB’s Ken Crompton says this was more than markets had expected and explains there was a short-lived reaction on the bond markets. There was also disappointment in the central bank’s anti-fragmentation tool, which now has a name and a new acronym! Right now it’s light on detail and will countries like Italy be able to meet the criteria being set for its use, even though, with rising spreads with German bunds, they are the ones who really need it. In...2022-07-2117 min

NAB Morning CallUnconditional commitment, come what mayFriday 24th June 2022There have been big movements in bond yields overnight. NAB’s Ken Crompton says there’s been a reaction to weak PMI data from Europe and the US. There were promising signs, though, particularly in Europe were rising inventory numbers suggest demand is softening and prices are weakening, which could lessen the need for aggressive hikes by the ECB. Nothing, it seems, will stop the Fed though, with Jerome Powell renewing his unconditional commitment to reducing inflation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-2314 min

Account-Based MarketingEp. 42 IBM: Building account-based marketing musclePhil Crompton, a 40-year IBM veteran who now heads up the firm's ABM function globally, shares the 2 year transformational journey he's led to build out their program office, develop talent with career pathways and embed a program across the globe.2022-06-2141 min

Progress With Unity PodcastPWU Latics Podcast - Latics Shorts - Phil CromptonSend us a textLatics Shorts - Phil CromptonEarly Days Maurice Whittle's BeadsOver The HumberNot Sunny In ScunnyDon't Cross The Boss If The Latics Have LostIn this episode of 'Latics Shorts' Phil takes us on a journey from Ashton to Hull to Leicester and finally to Nottingham, but always with the Latics in sight.Up the tics!Contact PWU Podcast Tweet us @PWUPodcast or @WorthingtonBaz email barryworthington@hotmail.com Catch us at the game Editor & Producer - Barry Worthington©Pr...2022-06-1106 min

NAB Morning CallMore oil, weaker jobs growth. Equities live on hope.Friday 3rdJune 2022Today saw another session demonstrating the violent swings across all asset classes. Equities, that were well down yesterday, are well up this morning, despite an earnings downgrade from Microsoft. A chunk of the optimism comes from news that OPEC+ will increase oil production, even though oil prices themselves rose today. NAB’s Ken Crompton says we haven’t seen the same response in bond markets because of the likelihood that the Fed will keep rising, even beyond September, Lael Brainard said as much overnight. Tonight US non-farm payrolls will be watched keenly for signs of a softening job mark...2022-06-0215 min

NAB Morning CallMarkets tossed back and forth in a sea of uncertaintyTuesday 17th May 2022There’s been a fair bit of volatility in equity and bond markets overnight. Stocks are generally down after swings back and forth through the session. NAB’s Ken Crompton says there’s a continuing tension between the Fed talking up rate rises and whether that will prompt a recession. The data flow hasn’t offered anything encouraging. China’s retail sales were well down the NY State Manufacturing Index was pulled down by a fall in new orders, and the European Commission, understandably, lowered their growth forecasts and upped their inflation expectations. Meanwhile oil pushed higher and wheat...2022-05-1615 min

NAB Morning CallEuropean bonds rise sharply as some ECB members talk up rate scheduleFriday 22nd April 2022Markets are a little easier to understand today. Bond yields are back on the rise, given inflation expectations and more hawkish rhetoric from central banks. That’s hit equities. NAB’s Ken Crompton agrees that it’s a more text-book response to what we have been seeing, with equities and yields rising in tandem. There have been particularly strong moves for front end yields of European bonds, with some members giving a more hawkish timetable for rate rises. Today PMIs will be closely scrutinised to get a flavour of growth and conditions across Europe, the UK and USA.2022-04-2117 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Phil Gibbs : BarristerA shy boy from Letchworth who had trials with Luton Town FC is now one of the East Midlands' most experienced barristers. As a 14 year old he never considered the Law as a career. Spending time in France picking grapes and cracking jokes led him to think he had more to offer the world and he set off on the path to becoming as barrister. What an insight Phil gives us.2022-04-1431 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Naomi Burton : MidwifeNaomi is a rarity. She knew from an early age what she wanted to do with her life. Her career as a midwife has brought her so much satisfaction. It's lovely to hear someone who is in her element.2022-04-1428 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Jacqui Callan : SolicitorJacqui's story is remarkable. She is now Head of Crime for a major legal company and is a highly respected solicitor. But at 14 she was firmly of the view that the Law wasn't an appropriate career for a girl from a working class area in North Western England who attended a large comprehensive school. Indeed she studied Social Studies at university and became a Probation Officer at a ridiculously young age. By the time she was 30 she had grown just a little frustrated by hearing her reports read out in Court by barristers and solicitors and decided to study f...2022-04-1432 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Ruth Taylor : Chartered AccountantRuth thought that accountancy might be for her but then she was so switched off by A level maths that she started to look at other options. She considered tree surgery and dental nursing after completing a degree in International Relations and Strategic Studies at Lancaster University. Then someone explained to her that maths was less important than a love of numbers and an ability to get on with people in the world of accountancy. 10 years later she's an experienced Chartered Accountant. Funny how life works out.2022-04-1430 min

NAB Morning CallConsumers still spending despite all the hike talkFriday 8th April 2022As bond yields continue to rise, particularly in the US, it seems there’s not much impact from all the hike talk on consumer spending just yet. Consumer credit numbers in the US shot up in February, much of it revolving credit. Will that just add to the Fed’s concerns and the accelerated rate of hikes, which has seen bond yields push ever higher. Ken Crompton says NAB’s forecast is for 10 yields to reach 3 percent by the end of the year, but there is still considerable room for movement. Yesterday’s Australian balance of trade numbers...2022-04-0713 min

NAB Morning CallBiden dips into reserves, Putin demands Roubles from todayFriday 1st April 2022There’s a hefty emphasis on oil and gas this morning. Putin is demanding payment in Roubles from today, but there seems to be some caveats and so the impact isn’t as pronounced as you might expect. More significantly, President Biden has announced a six-month commitment to a daily draw down from the US strategic oil reserves. Will it be enough to make a difference? NAB’s Ken Crompton says the markets seem to think so, with a significant fall in the WTI price this morning. Also today, we look at China’s PMIs, which are firmly i...2022-03-3116 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Gemma Myles : Art teacher in Hong KongI met Gemma when she working at one of our schools in Nottingham. I was sad when she left because she was a very good Head of Year. Now she lives in Hong Kong. At 14 she wasn't really sure what she wanted from life but knew that she loved to be creative and it would be wonderful if she could travel too. When I spoke to her she was able to show me her view over Hong Kong with the harbour in the distance. Her working life gives her the chance to create and to help others create. Things have...2022-03-1133 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Sonia Byers : CEO of Women in TransportSonia is from East London. She earned a degree by studying at a university in France and one in England. Alternate terms in each country. How brave is that ? She suggested that 'Women in Transpor't might need a CEO and that she was willing to do the job. "But there no money " they said. " Don't worry" said Sonia " I'll raise it myself". What a creative thinker. Loved chatting to Sonia.2022-03-1131 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Peter Carlisle : EngineerI've known " Two Careers Carlisle" for a long time. He says he's lucky. I suppose he might be but there's far more to him than that. He spent a long career as an engineer, travelling all over the world in a variety of roles. Then he set up a camper van business. And that worked better than expected. Great to chat with Peter about growing up in South Wales, messing up his A levels and then turning a holiday job into a career. 2022-03-1133 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Lewis Smith : Equine veterinary surgeonReally interesting conversation with Lewis. He went to Harrow School - that in itself was an eye opener. Very few vets seem to have emerged from Harrow, but Winston Churchill did. Lewis has worked in Florida, Queensland and at the home of horse racing, Newmarket. He currently operates on horses in Leicestershire. I had never had a conversation with an equine vet, let along one who went to Harrow. A very illuminating chat.2022-03-1133 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Fraser Williamson : Senior Discipline Manager at the Football AssociationAt just 24 Mansfield born Fraser holds a key role in the FA disciplinary system. It's been a rapid rise. Qualifying as a referee led to Fraser gaining an understanding of how the rules of football should be applied and after a regional role he rapidly moved into the national picture and an office at Wembley Stadium. "If you're good enough you're old enough "2022-02-1832 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Matt Raine: Financial advisorMatt is an experienced financial advisor. He's now got his own company. In this episode Matt explains how he made his way through the rigorous qualification system to become a financial advisor. But he also tells us how he had dreams of becoming a goalkeeper for Leicester City and how he actually did become an undercover police officer. It's quite a story.2022-02-1831 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Jessica Faulkner -writer about experiences of autismJessica found her early teens difficult. And now, at 18, she doesn't always find things easy but she is now a published author and the world is looking brighter. To anyone who hasn't always fitted in I say " Listen to Jessica."And here's the link to " Vigilance"https://www.lulu.com/en/gb/shop/jessica-faulkner/vigilance/paperback/product-k2p8n5.html?page=1&pageSize=4 2022-02-1821 min

I DID. YOU CAN.James Hall :Owner of a digital agencyJames runs a digital agency that specialises in creating accessible services. He loves his job. But it hasn't always been the easiest of journeys. James found book learning difficult and he was 17 before dyslexia was diagnosed. He made it to university and had a great time but struggled to find a job after graduation. Having worked for local authorities, grown in confidence and accumulated a bit of money he set up his own business and now he employs 7 people, travels the world and speaks to audiences about his company.Check it out https://www.horlix.com/2022-02-1831 min

I DID. YOU CAN.David Hughes : Writer, educator- and almost an astronaut !David was a teacher for a long time. A very successful one. But then his career started to dart around a bit. He's written books. Some about education, some about life in North Wales -under his pseudonym Ambrose Conway- and he's also become immersed in space travel. David has adapted his working life to meet new circumstances on so many occasions. Check him out, so resilient.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Ambrose-Conway/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3AAmbrose+Conway 2022-02-1728 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Alice Gregson : Executive DirectorAlice is the Executive Director of Forum Strategy- an organisation that supports and develops leaders of Multi-Academy Trusts. She experienced bullying in her school days. It wasn't easy. Her career has been a squiggly one not a straight line but now she's in an influential role having had roles with local authorities, the National College for School Leadership and the College for Policing. Alice's story is uplifting. And she spent the Covid lockdown in Brazil !And here's the link to Forum Strategy https://forumstrategy.org/2022-02-1731 min

I DID. YOU CAN.John Johnson : Owner of decorating company and an expert in EgyptologyJohn had a pretty unhappy time at school in Ashton-in-Makerfield in the north west of England. He left as soon as he could to become a painter. Very soon he had set up his own company and employed over 60 people. The company thrived. And alongside this John had a passion for Egyptology. He started to teach about the Ancient Egyptians and was called upon to speak at conferences. I think John's story is unique. I'm so pleased he was willing to share it.https://www.wiganarchsoc.co.uk/content/News_Letters/news042.htm 2022-02-0929 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Etienne Stott : Environmental campaigner and Olympic Gold MedalistEtienne Stott won an Olympic Gold Medal at London 2012. Just pause to think about that. He had devoted so much of his life to pursuit of that medal. And then he had it. Wow. But what next ? Etienne still paddles his canoe but most of his energy goes into trying to draw attention to the climate crisis. Etienne shares his story from school in Bedford to the Olympic Games and then to his work with Extinction Rebellion. What a journey.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx9PpUJiVGQ relives that wonderful day in 2012 2022-02-0931 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Ross Crombie : Marketing executive at Boots plcGrowing up in Elstree Ross Crombie had little idea of what the future held. Could it be journalism ? Well, he and a friend started a newspaper called 'Impact Weekly' - but he didn't follow that path. Ross had a passion for history- but failed his O'level twice so surely that wasn't to play a part in his future life ? Oddly enough he then excelled at A' level and at university. So it turned out that it did. However, it was marketing with Boots that Ross was in his element . He worked at their HQ in Nottingham for a long time and...2022-02-0935 min

I DID. YOU CAN.John Fallon : until recently CEO of PearsonJohn was brought up in north Manchester. His dad was a primary school headteacher. At 14 there were few signs that John would end up leading a company that had 24,000 employees in 70 countries. It's funny how life works out. After an energetic few years at Hull University he worked for Gateshead Council and then the Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott. When a career in politics beckoned he decided instead to move into a corporate world that involved lots of travel, many meetings and so many decisions. It's been quite a career and John remains as self-deprecating as you'd expect for a...2022-02-0934 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Neil Timms : Assistant Chief Fire OfficerNeil is a Chartered Accountant who had a key role in the Fire Service. He was brought up on a council estate and dreamt of being a jazz musician, preferably a saxophonist. In the early part of his career he was just a bit lazy. He couldn't see any reason to push himself. But then he started to see people leaving him behind as they climbed the ladder. Neil was spurred into action. Neil tells a compelling story of a boy who started his life in a working class family which had low expectations of him and yet who m...2022-02-0933 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Clare Linton : Transport strategistClare knows a lot about transport. She's a key player at the Urban Transport Group which works with all sorts of organisations to help them clarify their transport policies. Having studied geography at Sussex University Clare then took on the challenge of a PhD. It wasn't always easy but Dr. Linton made it through. Given that he dad sailed to Jamaica it's not too much of a surprise to find out that she achieved her goal. She's now Leeds based and is looking forward to playing cricket in the summer.2022-02-0929 min

I DID. YOU CAN.John Dabrowksi : basketball player, decorator, life coach, presenter...........John didn't have the easiest of teenage years. Polish was his first language, he was taller than everyone else and was usually the last person picked for sports teams. But then he discovered basketball and his life started to change. John's story is a remarkable tale of setbacks, new dreams and resilience. It's little wonder that his motivational talents are in demand across the world. John has bounced back many times- and keeps doing it.2022-02-0730 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Eric Greenhalgh : Mining engineerEric had passed the 11 plus and went to a Grammar School. But it didn't suit him. He had little interest in an academic education and at the first opportunity he left to start work as a coal miner. Eric was identified as a young man with promise and was encouraged to take qualifications and ,eventually, he became a mechanical mining engineer. A serious job in a serious workplace. He had assumed that his career would be spent in the mining industry but by the 1990's the government had closed all the mines and Eric needed to find alternative employment a...2022-02-0729 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Donna Warren : she runs a running business in IbizaDonna had a good corporate job in the UK but gave it up to follow a dream. She wanted to live in Ibiza- and she loved to run. So now Donna organises runs for tourists. I think many of us have been on holiday and thought that it would be fun to stay in Greece, Italy, Florida or Spain. Donna actually did something about it. What a story.2022-02-0729 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Alex Bulman : Senior Design Strategist in Houston, TexasAlex was a student at the very first school that I led in Nottingham. He was 14 when I turned up. I'm embarrassed to say that he didn't find his education very engaging. However, I was delighted to find out that he was living a great life in the USA and was more than happy to talk about his journey from the English Midlands to Texas.We had to cancel out first appointment because Alex had forgotten that it was Thanksgiving. Pleased that he was able to re-schedule. Quite a story about a young man who always had an int...2022-02-0726 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Dr. Tina Byrom :Head of Enhanced Academic Practice at Loughborough UniversityTina and her sister were brought up by their mother in Huntingdon- not far from Cambridge in the UK. Childhood was fun but without boundaries. School was pretty dull and she left with just moderate examinations results - and a passion for music which provided a platform for later development. Tina had no role models in her younger days but, despite that, now has a PhD which involved her investigating the problems facing people from disadvantaged backgrounds as they try to settle into Higher Education. Tina talks about impostor syndrome, the difficulties of fitting in when you are from a les...2022-02-0429 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Paul Harris : ChoreographerPaul Harris and I were friends at school. We played in the same football team and had the same English Literature A level experience. Our lives were destined to go in very different directions. When I caught up with Paul after a gap of 40 years I was delighted that he agreed to share his story. He is now one of the world's most prolific Choreographers in film, TV and theatre - with the Harry Potter franchise included on his CV. Did I see him going on such a journey ? Well, let's put it this way - nobody who knew h...2022-02-0233 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Gerry McNamee : Housing project consultant, once a bookie and a builder.Gerry's story takes us from a childhood at the border of Northern Ireland and the Republic during 'The Troubles' to his current life working with housing associations to find land for development. Gerry left school with a hope that he could make get a job but had to emigrate to London to find work. It wasn't easy. After years in the building industry he decided he would like to work in an office and applied for a manager's role with William Hill the bookmaker. But that wasn't enough for him and he was soon working in the wo...2022-02-0126 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Syd Samuels : Founder and CEO of a start up called Loop Not LuckSyd Samuels is the daughter of a project manager from Cambridgeshire and a psychotherapist from Sierra Leone. She has packed a lot into her 25 years. At the age of 11 she appeared on the Junior Dragons' Den. Peter Jones invested in her idea ! At her school in south London she wondered about becoming an actor but instead studied English and Philosophy at university before being offered a place with a Japanese Bank. After 2 years Syd decided to leave her secure job and began to run a tech start as well as becoming a career coach. Not much seems to daunt S...2022-01-2832 min

I DID. YOU CAN.A taste of an interview with Gerry MacNamee : Housing project consultant- and Leeds supporter.Gerry's story takes us from a childhood at the border of Northern Ireland and the Republic during 'The Troubles' to his current life working with housing associations to find land for development. Gerry left school with a hope that he could make get a job but had to emigrate to London to find work. It wasn't easy. After years in the building industry he decided he would like to work in an office and applied for a manager's role with William Hill the bookmaker. But that wasn't en...2022-01-2601 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Janet Wilkinson : University LibrarianI knew Jan when she was a student at Hull University. It was great to catch up with her to find out how her life had moved on. She's had quite a journey. Her last post was at Manchester University but she has also had senior roles at Leeds, the London School of Economics and the British Library. Libraries are important parts of society and their leadership is demanding. Jan's knowledge and experience has been in demand around the world with regular visits to the United States, Europe and Australia to attend conferences and offer guidance. And J...2022-01-2331 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Jack Buckner : CEO of British Swimming - a few snippetsJack Buckner was a top athlete then a high flying businessman and now is the leader of British Swimming. The full 30 minute interview will follow soon. Here's a taster.2022-01-2300 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Jack Buckner : CEO of British Swimming but so much more........Jack was one of the biggest names in UK Athletics in the 1980's. He mixed it with the biggest names - Coe, Cram, Ovett, Elliott etc. Jack was European Champion in 1986 setting a time that is still a record today. He moved on to take a high profile role with Adidas before an ill fated experience as the owner of an orchard in New Zealand. He returned to work for Sport England and then lead British Triathlon and now British Swimming. There's a lot to learn from Jack's story and his approach to life. Check out Jack wi...2022-01-2331 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Gary Toward : Writer, presenter and educationalistCounty Durham pit village to teacher of technology to headteacher to presenter to novelist. Gary is a an energetic force. He loved primary school, didn't like Grammar School, eventually made a friend of Bob at university and doesn't like wasting time. By the time you read this he might well have embraced another challenge.2022-01-2332 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Gary Toward : Writer, presenter and educationalist: some snippetsGary was brought up in a mining village in the NE of England and at 14 was finding life tough. He's kept pushing the frontiers. His full story will follow soon. Here are some snippets from our 30 minute chat.2022-01-2101 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Laura Grant : Co-Founder of Freedom Foundation ( a social enterprise )14 year old Laura dreamt of dancing on stage with Madonna. And why not ? After a journey that took her to Chicago, London, Florida and Sheffield she is now back in her home city of Nottingham working on a project that aims to support the well being of young people through music and dance.Important work. She's been an au pair, a restaurant manager, a recruiter and a charity worker. But it's not been easy. Laura Grant is well worth listening to.2022-01-2030 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Ian Gregson : Background performer in moviesIan is brutally honest about the path his working life has followed. At one point he calls it " a disaster". Brought up in the NW of England between Manchester and Liverpool Ian 's life changed dramatically when he had an accident which led to the loss of a leg. Soon after his family emigrated to Vancouver in Canada. Two very significant changes in a short period.Ian managed to earn a degree in communications but has not really committed to a job that requires him to be in the same place with the same people on a daily ba...2022-01-2032 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Phil Crompton : School leaderI agonised over this. Could I really dare to tell my story on my own podcast platform ? How would it look ? Pretentious ? Arrogant ? And then after discussing it with a number of friends I decided that I should go ahead. Two reasons:1. How I could I ask others to share their story when I hadn't done it myself ?2. There's a story to be heard that might encourage others to aim just a bit higher.Fortunately my daughter Maire was available to take on interviewing duties. I should probably ask her to do all of them....2022-01-1931 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Phil Crompton : I DID YOU CAN host - 3 snippets from his storyI asked my daughter Maire to interview me to see what it felt like. I'd been told the process was enjoyable. And it was. Sorry if it sounds self indulgent but if others were prepared to tell their story then why shouldn't I ? These are 3 snippets. The rest is out later this week.2022-01-1702 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Steve Hughes : a few snippets of Steve's storySteve talks of his teenage ambition, what he does now and a regret. So much more in the full episode.2022-01-1600 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Steve Hughes : Buyer, builder and seller of software companiesSteve went to the same school as me. We'd never met. And what a journey he's been on. After studying biology at university he quickly realised that ICT would be an important part of the future. Since then he's immersed himself in that world . Steve has worked hard to improve companies to the point that he can be made redundant. Fascinating approach to life. Oh...and he's got a recording studio. 2022-01-1633 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Alix Manning -Jones : Tackling Social MobilityAlix didn't have it easy when she was growing up in Burton-on-Trent in the English Midlands. Her parents split up when she was 8, her mum was diagnosed with MS a few years later and, as an only child, there was lots of responsibility on very young shoulders. And now she's got a key role in Derby's work to improve social mobility. Who better ?What changed her life ? The Arts led to trips to Malta and Germany. The Royal Shakespeare Company offered her a paid internship. And there's much more. You've just got to listen to Alix's story.2022-01-1429 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Peter Gates : Teacher, Teacher of Teachers, Associate Professor and SocialistPeter Gates is stimulating company. I first met him when I was running through a field and he passed me on a horse. Not sure how conversation broke out. But it did. Peter's like that. He tells a story of growing up in Gillingham, excelling in mathematics , becoming a teacher and then an academic. But he also has views about how the systems works-or doesn't work.30 minutes with Peter is time very well spent 2022-01-1336 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Jenny McConnell : Principal at a Special SchoolJenny is one of most unusual of school leaders. She isn't a teacher. She quite openly talks about experiencing impostor syndrome despite all the evidence showing she is a highly capable school leader who has the respect of colleagues, students, parents and trustees. So do you need a teaching qualification in order to lead a school ? It's an oft asked question. Jenny has so many amazing qualities. In her case the answer is a resounding " No". Take a listen. The sound quality isn't the best . It was the first time the podcast left Zoomland. Always learning.2022-01-0925 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Tim Garratt : Chartered SurveyorTim's an interesting person. At 14 he was switched off by school and left with just one one exam pass. He'd spent as much time at the Southport " Steam Port" as he had in school. How was life going to turn out ? He didn't have a clue. But it worked out pretty well. How did he manage to get on track ? Spend 30 minutes listening to his story. You'll not be disappointed.2022-01-0631 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Sarah Naylor : Life & Career Transformation StrategistHad a great chat with Sarah. To my surprise she lives near to me- even does the same Parkrun. But we'd never met. So pleased that she got in touch to share her story. She's got her own recruitment business and is also a Life & Career Transformation Strategist but there's so much more to the energetic Sarah Naylor. Worth a listen because it leaves you thinking that you should grab life with both hands and do things. I'm feeling revved up as I type. A great example for any young person wondering where life might take them.A...2022-01-0330 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Becky Valentine : Co-owner of a family property businessBecky has thrown herself into the family business. But it's not always been that way. She was a Business Studies teacher. Like so many others Becky has found that a career doesn't necessarily follow a straight line. It's a very interesting 30 minutes. And she's got views about the impact of becoming as parent on working life. 2021-12-2828 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Liz Slingsby : Dean of Students in the BahamasLoved chatting to Liz. I knew her when she was a toddler. I knew her when she was a homesick undergraduate on the Welsh coast and I'm pleased to say I still know her now that she's a senior member of staff at the Island School in the Bahamas. Yes, the Bahamas. Who's not at least a touch envious ? She's got a great story to tell. Spare 30 minutes to listen and tell others to do the same !And be where your feet are.2021-12-2328 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Sak Rafique : Director of Orange Ball Mental FitnessSak was brought up in Burnley, Lancashire. He excelled in a variety of sports but his direction was influenced by a teacher who told the young Sak and his parents that he would make a great educator. The path led to London and a successful career in secondary schools before he took a leap which led to self employment. And now he coaches people to help them embrace life and develop resilience. Take a listen. It's a great story.2021-12-2031 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Liam Lambert : aspiring lawyer .....Durham, Shanghai, Preston......It's not easy to become a solicitor. Resilience is all. Liam Lambert is an inspiring young man. He has travelled from Preston to Durham to Shanghai in pursuit of his dream. Last week he was one of the winners of the Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition 2021. Not much stands in his way. I really enjoyed chatting to him. 2021-12-1734 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Nick Butler : Police InspectorNick was not the most confident of 14 year olds. Perhaps 3 out of 10. And now he's got a highly responsible job in the police force. He talks openly about his school days and about how he has progressed in a career that he has found very rewarding. It certainly hasn't been an easy journey but now he has a happy family life, plays golf and is much more confident than he was. Nick is very aware that young people thinking about how their lives might pan out often don't have role models who can help them move forward. Nick's story is...2021-12-1232 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Sue Churchill : ArchitectI met Sue when one of the schools I led decided to build a new sixth form centre. We turned to Sue's company for help. Sue always wanted to be an architect. She knew from a very young age. Perhaps the plan wasn't to be running her own company whilst still in her 20's - but that's what happened. Sue is an architect but also a manager and a leader. She's an exceptional role model for anyone interested in a career in architecture. But even if you aren't considering that option it's still worth listening to Sue.2021-12-0334 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Pete Bell : Founder of Step Out Stay OutPete Bell hit some problems early in life. He spent 6 months in prison. Pete is very open about this. He emerged with a determination to change his own life and did that by becoming a football coach. He's coached a lot of people. However, that wasn't enough. Pete wanted to help others change their lives too and set up Step Out Stay Out. He visits prisons across the country to contribute to rehabilitation programmes. Pete's drive to improve his own life, his community and society as a whole is admirable. Everyone's got a story. Pete's is impressive.2021-12-0129 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Amy Mitchell : Equine podiatristThere are few, if any, people in the world who have taken the journey that Amy has been on. From working in the City to managing horses' hooves. Beat that. Lots of 14 year olds dream of working with horses. Amy made it happen.She also makes the remarkably generous offer of a free place on one of her training courses. I guess it's first come first served. Check it out on her website : https://areion.co.uk/2021-11-2637 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Dean Ratcliffe: CEO and Founder at Share Disclosure LtdI was slightly wary of meeting someone I was at school with. I left school a long, long time ago. However, I really enjoyed chatting with Dean Ratcliffe. His story includes Saturday morning detentions, working in France, the U.S.A. and Singapore and a flight to Greece from Paris that changed his life. Dean's taken risks and most of them have paid off. So pleased that Dean contacted me to offer to talk about his journey. He was great company, I might ask some other people I was at school with to join in now. Any volunteers ?2021-11-2629 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Sarah Phillips : Managing Director of Vein TrainNot that many years ago Sarah was 14 and wondering what the future held. She didn't know. Not many of us do. She certainly didn't imagine that she'd be running a company called Vein Train. You really should listen to find out what Vein Train is and how Sarah ended up as MD. It's quite a story. Everyone faces obstacles. Sarah keeps overcoming them.2021-11-2432 min

I DID. YOU CAN.David Dike: He works for a ThinkTank !Anyone ever wondered how you get to work for a Think Tank ? It's often occurred to me. David's the first person I've ever met who is employed by one. I was very excited to meet him. And also he's from Hackney but loved living in Sheffield in the distant North. He's back in London now though ! David is well worth listening to.2021-11-2327 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Rachel Morris : Head of Sustainability for a Hospital TrustSustainability is big news. I just had to get a Head of Sustainability. Rachel Morris contacted me offering to tell her story. Perfect. Especially in the week that COP26 was taking place. Rachel is a great role model for anyone who thinks they would like to contribute to the work to save the planet but isn't sure about how to move forward. Everyone has a different story. Worth spending half an houe listening to Rachel's 2021-11-2232 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Multi-systemic therapist, stand up and poet : Jay SandhuWhen I knew Jay he was a maths teacher. I got quite a surprise when I caught up with him. He packs a whole lots into his life. There's still a bit of maths tuition but it's now a bit of a sideline. Jay has certainly grabbed life with both hands. 2021-11-1231 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Director of Business at Jaguar Land Rover : Marcus JonesMarcus was brought up in Milford Haven in South Wales. His father died when he was young meaning Marcus had to take on a lot of responsibility very early in life. Marcus has accepted many challenging leadership roles but calls his job " his livelihood" because it enables him to get involved in a wide range of charitable causes. He's currently planning an ascent of Everest. I know........Find out more about Marcus Jones by having a look at his website. But listen to the podcast first.2021-11-1231 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Community Lead for IDEAGEN : Claire KneeEveryone faces challenges in life. Not sure many have faced as many as Claire and still emerged smiling. Her story includes herding goats in Cyprus, leaving school earlier than most, arriving at University later than most ( and getting a 1st ! ) and taking on a range of challenging jobs. Claire is so honest about what has happened in her life. Apologies for the occasional internet blip. 2021-11-1230 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Journalist and owner of Robin Hood Media : Rob PittamRob was born in Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne and brought up in the coal mining town of Ollerton in Nottinghanshire, UK. He left school unclear about what the future held but suspected it might involve a lot of time underground. It didn't turn out that way. Rob's working life has taken him around the world and brought him to contact with a lot of high profile politicians. It's a great story and if you are interested in a life in journalism it's a " must listen".2021-11-1234 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Director of Human Resources: Debbie StanleyDebbie was brought up in inner city Nottingham, England. She's been on a journey that's included working for a local authority, for a major law firm and for a number of academy chains in the UK. She's also set up her own HR company. Oh.... and she tells us about a solo visit to Africa that she organised a couple of years ago. 2021-11-0830 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Director of Sport in Vietnam : Ivan PalmerIvan was brought up in the Midlands of England and now lives with his family in Ho Chi Minh City, Vitenam. It's a tale of sport, travel, dyslexia and resilience. Is this the life he expected at 14 ? Well........2021-11-0832 min

I DID. YOU CAN.Introducing "I DID, YOU CAN"Phil Crompton led secondary schools in the UK for 20 years. Now he's retired but is still energetic - and keen to help everyone fulfil their potential. In this podcast series he interviews people from all backgrounds to find out about their journey from aged 14 to where they are now. There will be something for everyone in the series. This sets the scene.2021-11-0501 min

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Stepoutstayout Raw Talk👍⚽️💪Phil Crompton Former Head Teacher And CEO Of Academy Trusts.Phil Talks About His Long Teaching Career And Also About His Passions Including Wigan Athletic FC.2020-01-3119 min