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Role Models

By Institute of Directors

A series of Role Model podcasts produced by the Institute of Directors.
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Dr Suzy Walton sets out her views on childcare policy

Role ModelsNov 15, 2021

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Paul Bate on leading the UK Space Agency

Paul Bate on leading the UK Space Agency

In this episode of the Role Models podcast, Paul Bate, CEO of UK Space Agency discusses his career so far and gives advice to aspiring CEOs.

Apr 06, 202319:28
Ellis Hall discusses his career so far

Ellis Hall discusses his career so far

In this episode of the Role Models podcast Ellis Hall discusses his career so far and being young in business. 

Mar 15, 202316:27
Dr Bernice Pan discusses setting up a sustainable fashion brand

Dr Bernice Pan discusses setting up a sustainable fashion brand

In this episode of the Role Models podcast, Dr Bernice Pan discusses setting up a sustainable fashion brand.

Feb 28, 202327:38
Kahumbya Bashige discusses her career progression

Kahumbya Bashige discusses her career progression

In this episode of the Role Models podcast Kahumbya Bashige discusses her career progression.

Feb 02, 202317:02
Dame Inga Beale discusses inclusive workplaces

Dame Inga Beale discusses inclusive workplaces

In this episode of the Role Models podcast Dame Inga Beale discusses inclusive workplaces.

Dec 01, 202221:37
Leona Barr-Jones on translating skills from the Armed Forces to business

Leona Barr-Jones on translating skills from the Armed Forces to business

In this episode of the Role Models podcast Leona Barr Jones discusses her experience in the Armed Forces and how to translate these skills for business. 

Nov 22, 202220:01
Jean Church on what it takes to be a board member

Jean Church on what it takes to be a board member

In this episode of the IoD's Role Models podcast, Jean Church, Chair of IoD Council, discusses what it takes to be a board member.

Oct 31, 202227:54
Lukas Haitzmann on becoming the youngest person to sail across any ocean solo and unassisted

Lukas Haitzmann on becoming the youngest person to sail across any ocean solo and unassisted

In this episode of the Director Role Model podcast Georgie Holden is joined by Lukas Haitzmann, co-founder of Greena World and Guinness World Record Holder. Lukas discusses what it is like to run a business at 22 years old, and the skills he gained from becoming the youngest person to sail across any ocean solo and unassisted, at just 18 years old.

Aug 23, 202216:41
Brendan Digney discusses launching a business at 22 years old while studying for a Masters

Brendan Digney discusses launching a business at 22 years old while studying for a Masters

In this Director Role Model podcast, we interview Brendan Digney, an IoD Young Directors’ Ambassador for Northern Ireland and IoD Student Director of the Year Finalist, about launching a business at 22 years old while studying for a Masters.

Apr 19, 202216:27
Harry Panter on launching a business at 21 years old

Harry Panter on launching a business at 21 years old

In this Director Role Model podcast, we interview Harry Panter, an IoD Ambassador for Manchester, about launching a business at 21 years old.

Mar 03, 202216:45
Dr Suzy Walton sets out her views on childcare policy

Dr Suzy Walton sets out her views on childcare policy

In this Director Role Model podcast, we interview Dr Suzy Walton, a member of the IoD Board. As well as her fascinating career, Suzy also sets out her views on childcare policy.

Nov 15, 202135:14
Sara Schroter talks about overcoming barriers as a black female

Sara Schroter talks about overcoming barriers as a black female

In this Director Role Model podcast, Hugo Legh interviews Sara Schroter, Co-chair, IoD Bermuda, on her career progression in the legal field in the context of Black History Month.

Oct 26, 202116:37
Reena Dayal on inspiring the next generation

Reena Dayal on inspiring the next generation

In this episode of the Director Role Model podcast, Media and Comms Lead Hugo Legh interviews Reena Dayal, the IoD's Acting Chair for Central London in the context of Black History Month.

Oct 26, 202124:54
Delroy Beverley discusses his career so far

Delroy Beverley discusses his career so far

In this episode of the Director Role Model podcast, Media and Comms Lead Hugo Legh interviews Delroy Beverley, the IoD's Chair for Yorkshire and the North East about his career.

Oct 22, 202125:53
Inez Brown on breaking down barriers

Inez Brown on breaking down barriers

In the first of the IoD's Director Role Model podcasts, timed to coincide with Black History Month, Media and Comms Lead Hugo Legh interviews Inez Brown, the IoD's Chair for the West Midlands region.

Oct 14, 202122:45