Career Journeys, Life Lessons & a Musical Icon - Episode 130

Welcome to another exciting episode of the 1230 TWC Radio Show!

Today, I’m joined by the inspiring Femi Yusoof, and though techno-gremlins kept her away this time, we’ll also preview our upcoming conversation with the legendary Gloria Jones.

 

Meet Femi Yusoof – Careers Coach, Author & Community Leader

 

Femi Yusoof is a dynamic careers coach and published author of Confessions of a Maverick Careers Coach (2022). With over a decade of experience, he has worked with everyone from students to professionals across multiple industries — including education, finance, healthcare, and technology.

 

Femi is passionate about helping people build mental resilience, develop skills, and achieve success in their own way. Alongside his coaching, he:

 

Serves as a trustee board member with Croydon Voluntary Action (CVA)

 

Advises schools as part of the Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC)

 

Has hosted his own radio show The Confident Careers Show

 

Delivered employability workshops covering confidence, networking, and public speaking

 

He’s also a proud father of four, community leader, and an experienced project manager on government and lottery-funded initiatives.

 

Questions We Explored with Femi

 

✔ What do you enjoy most about your job?

✔ What gets you up in the morning?

✔ What drives you?

✔ What frustrates you the most?

✔ What’s the most important skill for today’s graduates?

 

Femi also shared wisdom from his book, packed with 152 life lessons, tips, and quotes — covering everything from career development to the importance of mental health at home and in the workplace.

 

Gloria Jones – Coming Soon!

 

Sadly, technology glitches meant we couldn’t welcome Gloria live today — but mark your calendars! She’ll be joining us on 1 September.

 

Known globally as the original voice behind the Northern Soul classic “Tainted Love”, Gloria Jones has inspired generations with her powerhouse vocals and her legacy in soul and pop. We can’t wait to dive into her story with you soon!

 

1230 TWC News & Announcements

 

✨ Coming Up:

 

Next week – Blast from the Past (Bank Holiday special!)

 

Following week – Karen Roberts & Noelle Mapianda

 

Applications now open for the ABBBA Awards – where I’m honoured to be a judge. Fair, thorough, and purely on merit!

 

22 October – Evolution of Finance for Businesswomen with a focus on mental health and money.

🌟 Special keynote speaker: Penny Power OBE

🌟 Venue: Bromley Council Chamber, seating 180

🌟 Sponsorship, Expo, and more opportunities coming soon!

 

8 November – Thrilled to be part of the Lord Mayor of London’s Parade

 

22 November – Stardust Gala in Birchington, organised by Kat Webb, raising funds for Gloria’s Marc Bolan School of Music & Film

 

Final Words

 

🎂 Birthday hugs to everyone celebrating across the globe.

🙏 Huge thanks to today’s special guest Femi Yusoof for inspiring us with his story.

💜 And thank you, our wonderful listeners – see you same time, same place next week for our Blast from the Past special!

 

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