Tahmid Chowdhury - Podcast Details

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GreenTruthHarmonizing Sustainability: Navigating Policy and Spirituality Join Valentin Moyo in an enlightening conversation with Tahmid Chowdhury, EU Policy Manager on Sustainability and Circular Economy at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. In this episode of the Green Truth podcast, they delve into the complexities of EU sustainability policy, exploring the circular economy and the quest for truth in environmental stewardship. Tahmid shares his unique approach to blending rigorous policy analysis with philosophical and spiritual perspectives, shedding light on how embracing truth can empower us to create a better world. From discussing innovative policies like the digital product passport to exploring the intersection of social culture...2024-07-0429 min

Sustainable PackagingTahmid Chowdhury / University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadershiphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tahmidchowdhury1/How has European Policy evolved recently? What impact are these new rules having on consumers? Is packaging actually going to be more sustainable with these laws? It was an honor to interview Tahmid Chowdury from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367Join Us Live Daily on LinkedIn Or YouTube or listen at your leisure on Apple or Spotify Packaging Today Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6dksVwqEFVDWdggd27fyFF?si=e92499...2024-01-0723 min

Lead with PurposeTahmid Chowdhury | Pressure, Burnout & Getting Burned (business & state of mind)On this episode of the Lead With Purpose podcast host, Tze Ching Yeung talks to Tahmid Chowdhury, a transformational coach and author about how he ended up doing what he’s doing including working on EU policy around sustainability. KEY TAKEAWAYS When I was working in government, I found out I really enjoyed the management aspect which led me to get more interested in the people side of things which got me more involved with the diversity network and I’ve carried on doing it, exploring what makes people tick and how we can shift our mind...2023-05-0935 min

Behind the Suit and TieEpisode #18 - Speaking with Kush RajdeThis week, I’m joined with Kush Rajde, a tech lover in the field of sales and marketing. In this episode we speak about working in sales, living and working in Mumbai and how to keep productive in a digital age. I had a very interesting conversation with Kush, learning more about his life working in India as well as his views on how to remain productive and healthy despite the proliferation of gadgets around us 2022-05-0555 min

Behind the Suit and TieEpisode #17 - Speaking with Alam SupaniThis week I’m joined by Alam Supani, who is a Technology Sales Professional based out of the Middle East and originally from the UK. We speak about living and working in Dubai, how it’s been moving away from the UK, as well as what drew Alam into Sales. We also speak about youth development and community work. I really enjoyed the perspective to learn more about life in Dubai as well as the decisions people take to move across to a different country.2022-04-2151 min

Behind the Suit and TieEpisode #16 - Speaking with Redwan AhmedThis week I’m joined by Redwan Ahmed, a case administrator at the National Probation Service. We talk about the role he plays within his work, as well as the things he does outside of his job, including running Careers Pal. I enjoyed learning more about Redwan’s job as well as his intrinsic motivation to do more by supporting university students into employment.2022-03-3146 min

Behind the Suit and TieEpisode #15 - Speaking with Rituja RaoThis week, I speak with Rituja Rao, an award winning delivery manager and emerging thought leader in UK Industry. Rituja is a senior enterprise project manager at Deliveroo. We speak about Rituja’s journey into tech, as well as tech careers more widely. We speak about the difference in project manager roles and the future of work. I enjoyed learning more about Rituja’s career path and the interesting views she had about how the world of work will change 2022-03-1747 min

Behind the Suit and TieEpisode #14 - Speaking with Andrew WeeksThis week I’m speaking with Andrew Weeks, a technical product manager. We talk about what a product manager does within an organisation, as well as discuss features around building a good corporate culture. We also explore the different ways in which organisations can build career paths. I really enjoyed speaking with Andrew to better understand the mentality of tech firms around Agile practices, as well as discussing how corporate culture can be positive harnessed.2022-03-1053 min

Behind the Suit and TieEpisode #13 - Speaking with Constantin MuraruThis week I speak with Constantin Muraru, who is a Senior Policy Advisor at the International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed. We speak about the fascinating world of insects, how they can play a role in our dietary habits in Europe, and what he does as a policy advisor in what is a young sector. We also talk about the role it can play in wider sustainability and the environment. I've only recently been introduced to the concept of insects as nutrition and learnt a lot from hearing it from the perspective of...2022-03-0347 min

Behind the Suit and TieEpisode #12 - Speaking with Luke BeckleyI speak with Luke Beckley, a data analytics specialist and data privacy manager. We speak about data and the challenges between analytics and compliance, as well as personal data safety. We also spoke about the mix between grand policies (e.g. GDPR) and the practicalities of implementation. I found it great to hear about data from someone clearly exceptionally passionate about it. I also loved his clear call to action to ensure we are in control of our own personal data and who has access to it.2022-02-2448 min

Behind the Suit and TieEpisode #11 - Speaking with Alfie JenkinsThis week I speak with Alfie Jenkins, Membership Teams Administrator at the Royal Statistical Society. We speak about his career path and finding a role during lockdown, about how we got to know one another during University, and the stigma of being a gamer as an adult.2022-02-1755 min

Behind the Suit and TieEpisode #10 - Speaking with Anna BrunmayrI speak with Anna Brunmayr, Leadership Coach working with new managers and coach for a coach training school. We talk about what coaches do, and the different styles coaches can have. I found it fascinating to hear about what Anna does and her style of coaching, which is very different to mine!2022-02-1051 min

Behind the Suit and TieEpisode #9 - Speaking with Derrick OmondiI speak with Derrick Omondi, Contact Centre Operations Manager & Adviser in Nairobi, Kenya. We talk about his work in improving culture through his different initiatives and issues around diversity and inclusion I enjoyed speaking with Derrick as it opened my eyes to the initiatives that are happening outside of Europe and the US. It’s great to hear how his work makes a real impact, and it’s reaffirming to hear that his challenges and ways to success are similar.2022-02-0339 min

Behind the Suit and TieEpisode #8 - Speaking with Jess GoslingI speak with Jess Gosling, Senior Policy Advisor in the UK Government and Co-Chair of the Civil Service Neurodiversity Network. We speak about Jess’ experience living with dyslexia and ADHD, and what she does to support others in her role. I learnt so much from Jess about neurodiversity, what multi hyphenate means, as well as about her own experience. Here is Jess’ newsletter on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-standard-brain-6664042246687600640/2022-01-2745 min

Behind the Suit and TieEpisode #7 Speaking with Stuart BolusI speak with Stuart Bolus, a former policy adviser who is currently on a two year sabbatical in Ghana. We speak about our experiences working in the Civil Service and being part of the same Staff Network as well as the conundrums of having dual nationality, and what that can mean. I enjoyed speaking with Stuart and reconnecting with him. The conversation prompted me to think more about my own dual nationality and the inherent tensions of being either one nationality or the other.2022-01-2050 min

Behind the Suit and TieEpisode #6 Speaking with Jimi OkubanjoI speak with Jimi Okubanjo, who is producing a feature film, ‘Vanishing Women’, which tells the story of working through racism and sexism in the UK. We talk about career transition from a management consultant and what a producer does on a day to day basis. I learnt a lot from speaking with Jimi, particularly from her reflections on the experiences of women in the UK and navigating the issues from her own experience. You can connect with Jimi here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/folajimi/2022-01-1346 min

Behind the Suit and TieEpisode #5 - Speaking with Jared AllmondI speak with Jared Allmond who works in the E-learning industry on legal compliance, and environmental safety and health. Jared’s passion lies in organisational culture. During the conversation, we speak about speaking with leaders, cultural difference and diversity, community building through social media (including LinkedIn and Clubhouse). I really enjoyed learning from Jared about how he approaches senior leaders and about his views from a US perspective. I also learnt a lot from his approach to social media! Jared also shared his podcast, Positive Directions. Season One was recorded this year, with Se...2022-01-0648 min

Behind the Suit and TieEpisode #4 - Speaking with Costa ChristouI speak with Costa Christou, civil servant, affordable housing campaigner and trustee. We talk about working in the Civil Service, having a Cypriot family backgrounds and campaigning around housing.2021-12-3044 min

Behind the Suit and TieEpisode #3 - Speaking with Pooja PatelI speak with Pooja Patel, Analyst at the Ministry of Defence and Events Lead at the Ethnic Minority Women’s Forum. We speak about working in Private Office, burnout and working on diversity and inclusion initiatives.2021-12-2349 min

Behind the Suit and TieEpisode #2 - Speaking with Peter BoyleToday I speak with Peter Boyle – Political Officer at the UK Mission to the European Union and self-described long-term EU bubble resident. We speak about his role coordinating policy files and supporting international policy negotiations, as well as his journey from the Beer Industry into international diplomacy.2021-12-1742 min

Behind the Suit and TieEpisode #1 - Speaking with Manolis BatistakisOur first podcast where I was joined by Manolis Batistakis - sales professional, aviation lover and hospitality enthusiast. We speak about working in the aviation industry during COVID, reflections on adversity and shifting perspectives from work-oriented to something bigger.2021-12-1054 min

Work-Life Balance Confessions: Stories and Tips to Enlighten and Inspire How to Juggle What Matters3: On burnout and finding balance in the early stages of working life - Tahmid’s StoryFollow-up interview with Tahmid Chowdhury, who was first featured on the blog ‘A Fine Balance’ in October 2020: https://a-fine-balance.com/2020/10/02/work-life-balance-profile-4-tahmid-chowdhury/. Early in his career, Tahmid realised that he was on the verge of ‘burning out’ and he took some drastic measures to change his lifestyle and mindset to improve his situation. Burnout is something that has come up again and again in the interviews I conduct for my blog and is usually an indicator of a skewed balance between the various aspects of life and work at any given time. I was curious to understand Tahmid’s experience, not just w...2021-09-301h 07

The Naren Agarwal ShowIn Communication w/ Transformational Coach and D&I Specialist - Tahmid ChowdhuryIn this episode of The Naren Agarwal Show, I discussed about "diversity in workplace", challenges faced by people in today's date when it comes to 'inclusion' in workplaces, various policies and strategies that can be implemented by governments and companies to enable more "diversity and inclusion", and the impact of transformational coaching on the lives of people who need support and motivation, with my dear friend, Tahmid Chowdhury (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahmidchowdhury1/?locale=de_DE)Tahmid is a "UK Government Civil Servant" working in the "Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy...2020-10-2447 min

Navigating Your TwentiesHow to Start a Business in Your Twenties with Tahmid ChowdhuryIn this special bonus episode, Kate chats to Tahmid Chowdhury, listed in Forbes Under Thirty and founder of Here for Good. At just 22, Tahmid founded Here for Good, a charity providing free immigration advice to EEA nationals and their family members living in the UK. Amazingly, the charity is supported by the UK Home Office, Trust for London and the Mayor of London. Tahmid reveals all his top tips on how to turn a hobby or a side hustle into a job and how, with a little bit of self-belief, you really can launch your own business. Tahmid also explains...2020-08-3135 min