Careers Unwrapped

Welcome to Careers Unwrapped, where we explore the raw, honest, stories of people who are making it to the top of their careers, to help you with yours. With your host Mark Fawcett, we invite our guests from a variety of industries to break down the guidance and skills they wish they’d had when they started their careers. Advice you can put into action in your life.

Careers Unwrapped is a business podcast hosted by We Are Futures, with 56 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

We Are Futures hosts Careers Unwrapped, a business show with 56 episodes published.

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  Episode #57

  Art is Like a Shark: Creating a Career in the World of Art with Dr. James Fox, Art Historian and Broadcaster

  Apr 22, 202535 minS0

  Art history isn't just about museums and galleries—it's a gateway to developing crucial professional skills and understanding human creativity across time and cultures.<br><br>In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett interviews Dr. James Fox, a renowned art historian, broadcaster, and Cambridge Scholar, who shares insights into his diverse career path and reveals how studying art history can lead to unexpected professional opportunities.<br><br>What You'll Learn:<br><br>How studying art history develops transferable skills like analysis, communication, and creative problem-solvingWhy the creative industries represent one of the UK's fastest-growing economic sectorsThe pathway to be...

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  Episode #56

  Busting Myths About Accountancy with Karl Edge, Chief People Officer and Head of Regions at KPMG UK

  Apr 15, 202532 minS0

  In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett interviews Karl Edge, Chief People Officer and Head of Regions at KPMG UK, who shares his 34-year journey from a working-class background to a leadership position at one of the world's leading professional services firms.<br><br>What You’ll Learn:<br><br>Why accountancy is far from boring: how it provides a foundation for working globally across any sectorHow to succeed in professional services without an accounting degree or backgroundThe modern accountant's evolving role in the age of AI and technologyWhy authenticity matters: how to balance being yourself while adapting to...

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  Episode #55

  Building a Career Through Trust and Culture with Will Lankston, Managing Director of Timpson Direct

  Mar 31, 202531 minS0

  In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Will Lankston, Managing Director of Timpson Direct.<br><br>What You’ll Learn:<br><br>How to thrive in an empowering workplace culture built on trust and kindnessWhy saying "yes" to challenging opportunities accelerates career progressionThe power of personality-based hiring and why cultural fit matters more than technical skillsHow to navigate from entry-level to leadership while staying with one companyWhy taking calculated risks early in your career creates long-term opportunitiesThe importance of embracing change and innovation in retail service managementHow upside-down management puts front-line workers at the heart of...

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  Episode #54

  From Olympic Hopeful to CEO: Rebecca Ajulu-Bushell's Journey of Breaking Barriers

  Mar 18, 202532 minS0

  In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Rebecca Ajulu-Bushell, CEO of Ten Thousand Interns Foundation.<br><br>Join them as they explore:<br><br>Rebecca's journey from elite swimming to charity leadership<br><br>The challenges of being a trailblazer in a predominantly white sport<br><br>Her decision to retire from swimming before the London 2012 Olympics<br><br>How her elite sports background has shaped her leadership style<br><br>The mission and impact of the Ten Thousand Interns Foundation<br><br>Rebecca Ajulu-Bushell is a trailblazer in many fields. As the first black...

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  Episode #53

  How to Take Control of Your Career: A We Are Futures Roundtable Discussion

  Mar 4, 202535 minS0

  In this special roundtable episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Victoria Geary and James Rimmer, Senior Strategists at We Are Futures.<br>Join them as they explore:<br><br>How their careers evolved from unexpected starting points<br><br>The importance of staying curious throughout your career<br><br>Why networking is simpler than you think<br><br>How to make successful career transitions<br><br>The value of trying different roles early in your career<br><br>Why it's okay not to have everything planned out<br>Victoria Geary is a Senior Strategist at We...

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