2024-10-28 Jargon for meetings – Business Jargon
Introduction Lots of people use jargon during meetings. Pippa and Phil talk about business jargon and some common phrases heard…
2024-09-25 What is jargon? – Business Jargon
Introduction The language of the workplace can be very confusing. Pippa and Phil talk about business jargon and some of…
2024-10-14 Your first day – Job Applications
Introduction You’ve been offered a new job. Now you need to think about your first day. In this episode, Pippa…
2024-10-07 After the interview – Job Applications
Introduction The interview is over and now you have a stressful wait for an answer. In this episode, Pippa and…
2024-09-30 Interviews part 2 – Job Applications
Introduction There might be lots of people being interviewed for a job who have similar qualifications and experience to you.…
2024-09-23 Interviews part 1 – Job Applications
Introduction Most people get nervous about job interviews. How do you make sure you sound natural? In this episode, Pippa…
2024-09-16 Preparing for an interview – Job Applications
Introduction Getting invited for a job interview can be exciting and stressful. In this episode, Pippa and Phil talk about…
2024-09-09 Cover letters – Job Applications
Introduction Once you’ve decided to apply for a job you need to write your application. In this episode, Pippa and…
2024-09-02 Understanding job descriptions – Job Applications
Introduction Job descriptions can be confusing and contain lots of jargon. How do you know whether a job is right…
2024-08-26 Writing CVs – Job Applications
Introduction A CV is usually the first thing an employer will read about you. How do you make sure you…
2024-08-19 Introducing Job Applications – Job Applications
Introduction Do job interviews stress you out? Do you want help with writing a CV or cover letter in English?…
2022-03-17 The leadership of the future?: Ai-Da, the humanoid robot – Leadership
Introduction There is no way back when it comes to technology. We have to accept that it is going to…
2022-03-15 Leaders and machines – Leadership
Introduction Will a robot ever be your boss? And more than that – your leader? Will the very human leadership…
2022-03-10 Bringing people together for change: Andrew Pakes – Leadership
Introduction A leader has to stay focused on their values, but also stay in touch with those people around them.…
2022-03-08 How to be a good follower – Leadership
Introduction The best followers are those willing to continuously challenge their leader. And the leader has to be willing to…
2022-03-03 Representing the interests of a Maori tribe: Linda Te Aho – Leadership
Introduction Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison and went on to become the first black President of South Africa.…
2022-03-01 Quiet leaders – Leadership
Introduction When we imagine a leader, we often think about the noisy ones who are very forceful with their opinions.…
2022-02-24 Being a social enterpreneur: Charmian Love – Leadership
Introduction A leader has to strike a balance. The first step to becoming an effective leader is to learn what…
2022-02-22 How do I become a leader? – Leadership
Introduction What qualities does a person need to have to unite people behind a cause and become a successful leader?…
2022-02-17 Working with the community: Djamila Boothman – Leadership
Introduction We might expect our leaders to be confident and sure of what they are talking about. But should we…