Management Meets podcast

Listen to the Management Meets podcast series, where School alumni tell tales of success, and failure, in the ever-changing world of business practice.

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Management Meets: Yesim Nicholson and Gary Keogh - Career Pivots

In this episode of Management Meets, Katie and Steve are joined by BSc International Management graduate Yesim Nicholson, founder of Yes Career Coaching and Executive MBA graduate Gary Keogh, former Global Brand Director and founder of GK Executive Coaching. The discussion explores career pivots, looking at the motivating factors for significant career changes and the importance of psychological safety in the workplace. Professor Otilia Obodaru shares her insights into the Japanese concept of Ikigai and its relevance to career decisions.

Management Meets: Stephen Kelly - Generative AI

In this episode of Management Meets Steve and Katie are joined by 1984 BSc Business alumnus and CEO of software development company, Cirata, Stephen Kelly. We explore the disruptive and revolutionary potential of generative AI, dubbed as what could be the 'fifth industrial revolution’.

Dr. Lukasz Piwek discusses the evolution and impact of AI, highlighting the potential and pitfalls of generative AI and the importance of responsible usage.

Management Meets: Debbie Hewitt MBE - Leadership

Katie and Steve talk leadership with Chair of the FA, Debbie Hewitt MBE. Debbie shares honest insights from her career journey, how she turned challenges into opportunities and the pivotal role her Bath MBA played in shaping her leadership approach.

Dr. Juani Swart discusses the evolution of leadership and the importance of leaders re-engaging with the joy of their roles, to enhance well-being and performance in their teams.

Management Meets: Marieke Hammes and Tim La Touche - Sustainability

In the first episode of the second series we’re joined by 2019 BSc International Management graduate and Sustainability Manager of Canned Wine Co., Marieke Hammes and Class of 1988 MBA graduate, Sustainability Consultant and retired Global Environment Manager for Buro Happold, Tim La Touche.

Our guests discuss the trials and tribulations of working in the sustainability sector, exploring the challenges and milestones this brings to a growing start-up and an international organisation. Dr. Annie Snelson Powell brings her academic perspective, talking about corporate sustainability and the importance of committing to sustainable development.

Listen and learn more about bringing sustainability into the world of work.

The Management Meets podcast

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Hosted by Prof Steve Brammer, Dean of the School of Management, and Katie Calvert-Jones, alumni relations professional, Management Meets shares insight from leaders within our community on a variety of topics across a range of industries.

The School of Management has over 27,000 alumni in over 130 countries, including business founders, CEOs and Olympians. In this series, we meet some of these, as we dive into the ever-changing world of business practice and learn the latest academic thinking along the way.

From sport to the secrets of the boardroom, get inspired with tales of success, and some failures, in the Management Meets podcast.

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