In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, sponsored by Unity Online, host Sue Wilcock and co-host Alex Pattenden talk to Michelle Denny, Founder and MD of Michelle Denny Recruitment.Michelle talks about how she fell into recruitment at a fairly late stage in her career, and the pivotal point that led her to take the gigantic step and set up her own business six years ago at the age of 53. She shares her vulnerability and challenges around running her business, as well as explaining the reasons behind her a straight-talking, people-first approach. She also talks about her plans for the future, why family is so important, and how she would advise her younger self to be more courageous and to not be frightened about making mistakes.To find out more: http://www.ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/
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Paul Hamilton, Founder and CEO of HALO
In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, sponsored by Unity Online, host Sue Wilcock and co-host Matt Sykes talk to Founder and CEO of HALO.HALO is the world’s first Purebred Unicorn and the UK’s second most valuable software company (behind sage). Paul shares his reasons behind starting the business, how they hire on character rather than experience, and how the business has grown from its HQ in Suffolk, to become a global player employing hundreds of people, competing with the leading AI platforms, Salesforce and ServiceNow. He also talks about the HALO mission to ‘change the way the world works’ and the launch of halograduates.com, aimed at supporting the next generation of talent into the industry.To find out more: http://www.ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/
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Jake Nicholls, MD of Tru7 Group
In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, sponsored by Unity Online, host Sue Wilcock and co-host Matt Sykes talk to Jake Nicholls, Managing Director of Tru7 Group.Jake is the third generation in the family business, having made the decision to join Tru7 in his mid-twenties after giving up competing internationally as a professional motorcross rider. In this episode, Jake talks about his reasons for making this decision and how the family dynamic works. He shares how he is learning from his father and being given the freedom to put his own stamp on the business. He also talks about legacy and how he believes in the next generation and is actively encouraging younger people to join the business and make a difference.To find out more:http://www.ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/To find out more: http://www.ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/
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Cassandra Andrews, Therapeutic Coach
In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, sponsored by Unity Online, host Sue Wilcock and co-host Matt Sykes talk to Therapeutic Coach, Cassandra Andrews, who is on a mission to help men 40+ find the emotional and physical freedom they crave. As a self-confessed podcast junkie, she consumes everything she can on mindset and motivation and in this episode, she shares her thoughts about how we have a generation of men who are repressing their emotions and gives listeners some free tools and takeaways to help men with their self-awareness. She also talks about her new book ‘Unlearning Masculinity’ and how she feels about treating people how you would want to be treated, and why she thinks that’s a load of rubbish.To find out more:http://www.ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/To find out more: http://www.ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/
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Steve Flory, MD of Hudson Group and Chair of Ipswich Central
In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, which is sponsored by Unity Online, host Sue Wilcock welcomes guest Steve Flory, who shares his career journey from working in IT in the insurance sector, to launching his business, Ansaback, and then buying Hudson Group, which produces branded display products. Steve shares his valuable insights into entrepreneurship, customer service, and community engagement. He also discusses the importance of recognising opportunities, being resourceful and adaptable in business, as well as highlighting his commitment to serving the community in Ipswich, emphasising social inclusion and support for the homeless.To find out more: http://www.ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/
Aimed at business owners and directors, the UK Director Business podcast provides content that will inspire and motivate as well as being useful and informative. Whether that is through an inspiring interview with a real business leader telling their personal story, or experts in their field sharing tips and advice on what to do, or where to find more help if you need it, the whole point is that after listening, you will be able to sit back and say “that was worthwhile and I’ve learned something!”
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