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Welcome to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast series, brought to you by Amoria Group. Progression is the core of our purpose as a company; it is a continuous journey and encompasses all aspects of our lives, but is perhaps most obvious in our professional lives and careers. Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone. Across Amoria Group, we are committed to progressing the lives of our people, our candidates and clients, the sectors we serve, and the global community within which we operate. In each podcast episode, employees from across Amoria Group will host insightful interviews to help progress lives everywhere. At Amoria Bond, we are committed to progressing the lives of our people, our candidates and clients, the STEM sectors we serve, and the global community within which we operate. This is a podcast to understand what progression means to prominent business leaders, discussing their personal experiences of progression and sharing invaluable insights and inspiring anecdotes. In each podcast episode, employees from across Amoria Bond will interview such business leaders to help progress lives everywhere.
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Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Continuing the lineup of inspirational guests on Season 2, we're thrilled to welcome Jo Wimble-Groves to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast!
From a "C-Grade student who left school at 16" to award-winning tech entrepreneur, business owner, STEM ambassador, published writer and much, much more; Jo certainly has some incredible accolades.
Hosted by Natasha Crump, ESG Director at Amoria Bond Group, this instalment sees Jo take us on a journey into her experiences as a young woman leading a tech company; where she gets her drive and inspiration from; why you don't need to be a graduate, mathematician or an A-Grade student to have a successful career in STEM; as well as hints and tips on how you can help bridge the gender gap that is so prevalent in STEM industries.
This episode is an informative and enjoyable listen for anyone in the STEM sector or anyone who is interested in hearing the journey of a female entrepreneur in the tech space.
Time Stamped Agenda:
00:45 - Introduction to Jo; what does progression mean to you personally?
02:53 - Has having very clear goals in mind been important to you?
04:11 - Were you 16 when you started Active Digital with your brother?
05:24 - Role Models
07:47 - What advice would you give to people who are currently facing similar challenges?
13:05 - Has being hungry and open to learning from those around you been key throughout your career?
14:53 - What's your USP when you're talking to young people about a career in STEM?
18:25 - What is your book "Rise of the Girl" all about?
24:26 - What inspired you to create the Guilty Mother, and what's it all about?
27:55 - What would you say are the biggest misconceptions that discourage potentially brilliant people who are so well-fitting with STEM careers from actually pursuing it?
30:39 - If you were hosting the progressing lives podcast, who would be your dream guest?
Resources Mentioned:
Guilty Mother blog: https://www.guiltymother.co.uk/
Rise of the Girl pre-order: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rise-Girl-Empowering-Conversations-Daughter/dp/0241506840
Learn more about Jo Wimble Groves: https://www.jowimblegroves.co.uk/
Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.
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