Insights
The Changing Workplace Podcast
Join the conversation with our team and guests as we share, explore and challenge thoughts on how we shape and support the changing workplace.
Career Spotlight: Insights from women leading the way in property and construction
Anne Johnstone, Head of ESG
Anne shares how the skills she's learnt from the start of her 23-year journey (when ESG didn't even exist) have led her to where she is today. And why, if your role isn't taking you where you want to be, you should have the courage to make a change and believe in yourself.
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Cheryl Harkin, Design & Build Manager
Cheryl’s love of numbers and an excel spreadsheet led her to an SVQ in Business Admin with a small refurbishment company at 16. Her curious mind and determination had her learning everything she could about the business, altering her course from Accountant to training as a Quantity Surveyor.
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Kate Kelly, Project Manager
Starting on construction sites 14 years ago, Kate shares how things are slowly changing in a male dominated industry, and the importance of confidence, giving back, and believing in your ability to grab all the experiences that come your way.
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Isobel Jones-Watt, Senior Interior Designer
Izzy chats how people pushing boundaries means design is always changing, what drives her as a designer, and how she’s navigating this ever-evolving industry.
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Victoria Scott, Architect
How do you stay curious and grow as an architect? Victoria shares valuable insights into her journey as a fully qualified architect, and how living abroad, the impact of Covid and the positive experiences of travel continue to influence her design and architecture understanding.
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Past Episodes
Episode 1. Asking the right questions
With Phil Muir, Chris Carr and Lynn Clark, the team discuss the importance of a consultative design approach.
Episode 2. Co-location: A rising workplace trend?
Phil Muir and Chris Carr discuss the benefits and challenges of co-location, and talk through a recent project example.
Episode 3. Sustainable Refurbishment: Taking a reuse first approach
Phil Muir and David Crowe are joined by Rob Cargill (TB+A) to discuss taking a Retrofit first approach within the built environment.
Episode 4. Next Gen: perspectives on the future workplace
Sophy Scott and Isobel Jones explore the future of work through the eyes of our insightful guests during our recent Next Gen event series.
Episode 5. Design & Build: Project case study with Hoare Lea
Vicki Walker is joined by Ross McEachern, Project Director at Hoare Lea, to chat through his recent first-hand experience of working our Design & Build team.
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