Episode Guest
Rhys Degruchy is the Graduate Development and Support Leader at Halo, where he mentors new talent and helps shape the next generation of high performers. With a background in physics and a passion for people, Rhys is driven by trust, autonomy, and a relentless desire to improve.
Ben Thorpe is the Infrastructure Manager at Halo, having grown through the ranks over seven years. Obsessed with progress and delivery, Ben leads by example and is known for turning ambition into action across high-impact projects.
Episode Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:44 Meet Rhys and Ben from Halo
1:36 Why They Said Yes to My Duvet Flip
2:18 Their First Ever Jobs (Coffee Shops & Sunglasses)
4:23 Early Lessons in Communication and Confidence
6:00 How They Found Halo (and Why They Stayed)
8:19 From Suit & Tie to Shorts & Trust: The Halo Culture
10:35 Why Halo Feels Like a Sports Team
12:24 Obsession at Work: What It Means at Halo
13:46 Why Young People Progress So Fast Here
15:02 Who Shouldn’t Work at Halo
16:28 What Halo Has Taught Them About Life
18:10 The Message to Future Applicants
19:20 Their Duvet Flip: Why They Get Out of Bed
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