Future You: achieve your career goals
Future You is a careers and student advice podcast. From A-level results day → Day 1 of your first job, and everything in between.
Episodes
This week we're joined by Dr Elle Boag, head of psychology at the University of Essex Online, to explore the MSc Psychology programme. Dr Boag breaks down the structure, key modules, research project, and the type of students who thrive on the course.
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elle-boag-3056b62a4/
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This week I'm joined by Luke Sambridge, who became a magistrate at just 20 years old. Luke explains what magistrates really do, the skills that matter most, and why people from all backgrounds, not just legal experts, can apply.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukesambridge/
Learn more: https://www.gov.uk/become-magistrate
Read about being a voluntary magistrate: https:...
This week I’m joined by Dr Vickie Bates and Dr Ranjit Khutan, programme directors for the University of Liverpool’s Online Master of Public Health (MPH). We discuss what makes this flexible, part-time course stand out - from its industry-focused curriculum, aligned with the World Health Organisation (WHO), to its strong global community of students and expert academic support
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This week, to mark Discover Creative Careers month, I go behind the scenes at the National Theatre (NT) to chat to Simon Stephens, head of the NT Skills Centre. We talk about the opportunities the programme provides to help people of all ages get into the arts. I also speak to Lily and Jade, two scenic design apprentices who explain what their roles involve and why they enjoy them.
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In this episode, we chat with Aref Hussein and Professor Padraig McAuliffe from the University of Liverpool about the online LLM in International Business Law. They explain what the course offers, who it’s for, and how it helps students to enhance their legal and business expertise to progress in their careers.
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Admissions: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/studen...
This week we’re joined by Harriet Kirby who works as a play therapist. She tells us about her educational journey, which included taking some time out to re-think what she really wanted to do, and what being a play therapist involves.
⬇️ Connect with Harriet
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-kirby-84a801a3/
Learn more about being a play therapist: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/play-therapist...
This week I’m joined by Heidi Fraser-Krauss, the Chief Executive of Jisc as she shares her career journey. We talk about the lessons she’s learned about resilience, communication, and self-awareness, and why true leadership is more about responsibility than power.
⬇️ Connect with Heidi
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-fraser-krauss-23b0424/
https://jisc.ac.uk/ https://www.prospects.ac.uk/This week, I'm joined again by Helen Garcia, discussing her role as an ADHD coach who has carved out a unique and much-needed role in today’s workplaces. We explore what it means to support neurodivergent employees, how ADHD shows up in professional environments, and why understanding brain diversity is crucial to creating more inclusive and productive teams.
⬇️ Connect with Helen
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.co...
From grave digging to running his own building company, Brian Tabony joins us this week to talk about his career as a builder. We discuss the skills required to thrive in the construction industry, and why resilience and hands-on learning are more important than formal qualifications.
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https://www.facebook.com/p/F2F-61555740075076/
Explore the property and construction job sector: https://www.pr...
This week I'm joined by Andy Bishop who shares his journey from studying typography to leading a digital agency. Andy shares how he taught himself web design during the .com boom, the skills every designer needs today, and why there’s still room for human creativity in an AI-driven world.
Connect with Andy:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amacbishop/
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This week I’m joined by Luke Johnson, the programme coordinator for business at the University of Essex Online. We discuss the MSc Business with Finance, the Master of Business Management (MBM) and the MSc Business Management and Business Analytics. Tune in to hear all about the award winning support provided, who would suit these courses and the career prospects that await graduates.
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In this episode, Sophia Tang sits down with Emily Slade, who went from running her own hobby podcasts to landing a role in professional podcast production for Prospects. They discuss the realities of producing a podcast, the behind-the-scenes work that takes place and offer practical advice for anyone starting out.
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⬇️ Connect with Emily
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emi...
This week, I’m joined by Emma Clayton, who began her career as a graphic designer and has since transitioned into user experience (UX). She shares what inspired her to make the switch, the key skills needed to break into the UX field, and practical tips for getting started.
⬇️ Connect with Emma
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-clayton-12a36453/
Learn more about the role of a UX designer: https://www.pro...
This week I’m joined by Edward Scotcher to talk about his role, which focuses on the intersection between product management and leadership. We talk through his career journey and discuss how being interesting can be more useful than having qualifications, and the importance of good storytelling.
⬇️ Connect with Edward
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardscotcher/
Explore product management: ...
This week I chat to Dr Floriana Grasso from the University of Liverpool Online about the range of computer science programmes available. From AI and big data to cyber security, we discuss entry routes into these growing professions, the qualifications required, and the career prospects.
⬇️ Connect with Floriana
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/florianagrasso/
This week I'm joined by Dr Daniel Coren, senior lecturer for the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath to discuss their Automotive Masters courses. We chat about the history of cars, the future of the industry, and how studying at Bath prepares you for the real world.
⬇️ Connect with Daniel
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-coren-a05a8047/
In today’s episode, we sit down with Lieutenant Sophie Farrelly RLC, who shares her journey from university student to commissioned Army Officer - all funded by the British Army’s bursary scheme.
Sophie shares how she discovered the scholarship route in sixth form, upgraded to a STEM bursary during her degree, and graduated with a clear career path into Sandhurst and beyond.
If you're considering university but want financial suppo...
This week, we’re joined by deputy academic director Claire Ketnor from the University of Essex Online to explore their short professional courses - flexible, part time learning designed to fit around your life. Whether you want to upskill, try out a new subject or just learn something new, these courses make it possible.
⬇️ Connect with Claire
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-k...
This week we’re joined by Dr Jonathan Foyle from the University of Bath to discuss their Conservation of Historic Buildings MSc. We cover the difference between conservation and restoration, climate change and working towards a sustainable future, and the countless career paths available.
⬇️ Connect with Jonathan
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jonathan-foyle-b7a9b47/
This week we speak to David McCulloch about the realities of being an actor. From writing your own material to sending off audition tapes, David gives his advice on how to deal with rejection, whether you need an agent, and much more.
⬇️ Connect with David
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mccullochdavid/
Explore becoming an actor: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/actor
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