Finding Your Voice
By The Brokerage
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A-Z Talks
Finding Your VoiceMar 12, 2021
Solution Architect: The Problem with Dealing With Imposter Syndrome in IT, Asking for the Right Help and Importance of Mentorship
Shaffir Uddin, a Solution Architect, talks about his career experience and offers his advice to today's young leaders.
#1 Tackling Microaggressions
Join cohosts, Nadia and Tawsif, in discussing microaggressions in the workplace and how to deal with it. Featuring special guest, Maya, a second year History student at the University of Warwick.
🎉 A-Z Talks Exclusive: Exploring apprenticeships vs degrees | Part 2
Join young leader Zahra and her friend Christian Hobkirk who is currently doing a degree apprenticeship at JP Morgan - listen to hear his advice and experience of following the non- traditional route.
*All of views are his own and to the best of his knowledge, they do not represent the companies view.
🎉 A-Z Talks Exclusive: Exploring apprenticeships vs degrees | Part 1
Join young leaders Zahra and Sarah in this conversation about the benefits and the downsides of doing a degree or apprenticeship.
Talking with Tasneem Bhamji, Stategic Director at Lloyds Banking Group
Sit down with Young Leader Zahra Ali and Strategy and innovation Director of Lloyds Banking Group, Tasneem Bhamji as they discuss personal journeys.
Tasneem lives in London, is originally from Birmingham, is of a working class Indian/Muslim background as well as being the eldest daughter/sibling in a family of four children and therefore truly understands and resonates with the experiences of many of our candidates
Tasneem is also the founder of "Out of office real talk" a page dedicated to helping minorities, women and those from underprivileged backgrounds take up space and does so through providing top tips and 1:1 mentoring sessions.
Episode 20: Surveying the Stock Market
Join Young leaders Sophie and Efe in a conversation about the stock market.
Episode 19: Responding to the cost of living crisis with hosts Aadil & Edna
This episode explores the cost of living crisis from the perspective of first year and third year University students Aadil and Edna, as well as the perspective of a 2020 graduate, Niha. The episode focuses on struggles, the impact of the cost of living crisis on the mental and physical well being of young people and top tips on how to navigate the cost of living crisis including budgeting, bursaries, part-time jobs and more.
Episode 18: Questioning race in the workplace: The 'where are you really from' debate with Sophie and Niha
This episode discusses the experience of those who are not white, or white passing within the work place and exploring themes including debates surrounding identity, religion and slurs which all occur within the working environment.
Episode 17: Public Speaking and how to master it Ft Razza Zar, Sophie and Efe.
Episode 16: Opportunities and Leadership Ft Efe and Yasmine
This week A-Z Talks showcases a throwback episode from this summer featuring young leaders Efe and Yasmine. In this episode they discuss what leadership is to them and the opportunities that allowed them to discover this.
The article of the episode comes from the Sunday Times and features our own Efe as he discussed his experience of the Brokerages Reverse Mentoring Scheme with the times.
Episode 15: Networking and its benefits with Sophie, Efe and Sultan.
Young Leaders Sophie, Efe, and Sultan discuss their thoughts on networking, followed by a discussion on an article from Forbes titled "Ten reasons why networking is essential for your career"
Episode 17: Persuing Public Speaking Ft Razza Zarr, Sophie and Efe
In this episode of A-Z Talks, young leaders Sophie and Efe pick the brain of public speaking and personal development coach Razza Zarr following the completion of one of his masterclasses. Razza expertly shares his wisdom on topics such as body language, intonation, and delivery style.
Episode 14: Mastering memory: Discussing revision tips and how to approach exams with Sophie and Zahra
Join Sophie and one of our new Young leaders Zahra, hear them talk about what revision tips they have found to be the most effective.
Episode 13: Looking into Law: Personal Journeys with an associate at an American-British law firm
A-Z Talks Exclusive: Personal Journey's with an associate at an American-British law firm.
Episode 12: A-Z Exclusive: Personal Journeys with a Business Management Manager at Deutsche Bank
Join us for today's exclusive episode with our Young Leader Ibrahim and Business Management Manager at Deutsche Bank, Rosa Alvarado-Sanchez.
Episode 11: Let’s acKnowledge K: A Discussion about the Key Features of Social Mobility
Episode 10: Journaling about J - A Discussion about Personal Journeys
Episode 9: Let's Investigate I - A Discussion about Intersectionality
Episode 8: Lets highlight H: How singing impacts young people w/ Jane Wheeler & Naveen Arles
In today's episode, we will be talking about H- How singing impacts Young People! 🎶📢🎼
Jane (Living Song) and Naveen (MdBrunch & Newyvc) talk all about their journey into the music industry, how singing helps and more!
Stay tuned for the next episode!
#youngpeople #creativity #changemakers
Our Speakers:
Naveen Arles: https://www.mdbrunch.uk
Jane Wheeler: https://linktr.ee/Livingsongcic
Episode 7- Lets go to G: Going Global: International Student discusses her experiences studying in the UK.
Episode 7: Lets go to G: Going Global: International Student discusses her experiences studying in the UK.
We are back! In today’s episode we discuss what it is like studying as an International Student.
Victoria shares her experiences moving during the pandemic and how she has found studying abroad so far!
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#Changemakers
Episode 6: Let's Figure out what's F? Financial Markets with Associate Director Oliver (Peel Hunt)
Let's Figure out what's F: Financial Markets
In today’s episode we are joined by Associate Director Oliver from the M & A team at investment bank Peel Hunt!
We discuss all things financial markets and more! Tips on entering the market and different routes to take.
Stay tuned for the next episode.
Episode 5: Lets Evaluate on E: Economics with Presence Plumb & Yasmine Frimpong Manso
Lets Evaluate on E- Economics 📚
In today’s episode we are joined by Uni students Presence and Yasmine.
We discuss all things Economics and more!
- Jump from A Level to Uni
- Tips to networking
- Studying economics
- Recommendations/ tips for students who want to study Economics
Tune in for the next episode & register to be a brokerage candidate.
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Episode 4: Lets discuss on D: Diversity and Inclusion
Lets discuss on D- Diversity
In today’s episode, some of our Brokerage ambassadors discuss diversity and inclusion.
We discuss the importance of diversity & inclusion in society alongside, breaking misconceptions and barriers.
A-Z Talks Exclusive: The values of volunteering.
In today’s episode, Year 12 student Wafiya Noushad shares her volunteering experience and top tips!
We discuss the importance of volunteering and making a change in your community.
Join us soon for another episode.
Episode 3: Lets Comment on C- Covid impacts (First and Second Lockdown)
Lets Comment on C- Covid impacts (First and Second Lockdown)
In today's episode, we will be talking about C- Covid impacts (First and Second Lockdown)
We are joined by Pamela and Nafizah from the A- Z Talks podcast team.
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Topics we covered:
- The first and second lockdown
- Touching on looking after yourself in lockdown
- Cancellation of exams
- Social Media
Episode 2: Lets Build on B - Brokerage & Black Lives Matter
In today's episode, we will be talking about 🅱️- The Brokerage and Black Lives Matter.
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Topics we covered:
- The Brokerage and the changemakers approach.
- Diversity & Inclusion.
- Working from home.
- Tips for students entering university.
- Black Lives Matter.
Stay tuned for the next episode!
A-Z Talks Exclusive: Life as a sociology university student/ managing a work-life balance with Joelle Phua.
In today's episode, we will be discussing life as a university student and managing a work-life balance. 💻📝
We are joined by a third-year Sociology student from the University of Bath who gives her advice and tips to young people.
Our guest Joelle Phua is a Life Coach, Podcaster herself and a Youtuber. 🎙️
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joellephua
https://anchor.fm/joelle-phua/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/helintopoglu/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zironghuang/
Episode 1- Let's Start With A - A Level
In today's episode, we will be talking about 🅰️- A-Level (Mind the gap)!
Topics we covered:
Tips and advice on the university application.
How to differentiate yourself in sixth form from your peers.
Additionally, we spoke to two year 13 students and discussed their upcoming exams.
Stay tuned for next week's episode!
LinkedIn link:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sultan-adeshina-a58b40194/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rion-shahini-6674211ba/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/helintopoglu/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zironghuang/
Introducing the A-Z Talks Podcast!
Introducing the A-Z Talks Podcast - Meet the team.
Hosted by the Brokerage young professionals. A-Z talks brings you closer to all the topics you want answers to.
A-Z Talks is a podcast empowered by Brokerage Ambassadors who unite together to share their opinions on current affairs and discuss issues affecting students from disadvantaged areas. Brokerage Ambassadors work exclusively with The Brokerage in shaping and designing new and existing programmes to help increase candidate engagement.
The mission of this podcast is to create an inclusive and innovative space where students can engage in topics that highlight the unique experiences people undergo in life and the kind of world, we envision living in. We want you to leave each episode having found a way to develop yourself and feeling empowered to explore new opportunities.
We hope you enjoy!