Passions N' Professions Podcast

Dec 16 2020

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I'm Derek Appau, your host and a professional (ICF, ACC accredited) career coach who has been fortunate enough to enjoy hundreds of really insightful conversations with people who are searching for career fulfillment, dealing with major company changes, and those who are on top of their game but wanting to reach a new level of success and fulfillment within their career. These conversations have been so insightful, and in some cases inspiring that I wanted to share the best of these talks with all of you through this podcast series. So, join me as I speak to people from a variety of backgrounds and professions to see how they found their passion and made it into a career. Listen as they explain how they worked out how to create a more fulfilled, productive working lives, pick up tips and motivational insights that could help you get to the next level in your career.

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Episode.11 Dr. Paul Brewerton - Changing Lives, Leading With Strengths

Dec 16 2020 64 mins

2020: The year of COVID19. It's been tough and we've lived through not one but two national 'lockdowns' here in the UK! Globally many of us have had to dig deep for resilience methods, calling on strengths of self and others to get through it all. Someone who knows quite a bit about the power of utilising our strengths and the psychology behind the approach is Dr Paul Brewerton, ak

E.p 10 Dr. Eden Charles - Creating Organisations Fit To House The Human Spirit

Jul 31 2020 67 mins

In episode 10 I really wanted to offer my listeners someone who had turned their passion into a profession, but who also had a solid track record supporting organisations and leaders in addressing racial inequality. My guest Dr Eden Charles has 30+ years experience which includes going beyond surface level initiatives with organisations and more towards radical changes that effecti

Episode 9: Adrian Green - Making People & Businesses Better

Mar 14 2019 39 mins

Episode 9 allowed me to catch up with one of my mentors, Adrian Green, about the importance of support in our personal lives and business. Adrian has 20 years of experience as an executive coach and trainer. He is known as a trusted advisor, supporting business leaders, HR directors, and high-value teams to lead, operate and feel better.

Ep.8 Devina Paul- Why I Love Investing In Tech Startups

May 21 2018 37 mins

In this episode of Passions N Professions my guest, Devina Paul speaks about her finance career and passion for investing in tech startups as an Angel Investor. We speak about her career to date, what she looks for in her investments, how she helps startups become financially attractive, ready for sale and much more.

Ep.7 - Jay Wilcox- Making A Career In Music

May 03 2018 41 mins

In this episode I speak with musician, producer and creative director Jay Wilcox. Jay has built up an impressive track record and reputation for his ability to produce spectacular, yet intimate live music events. We speak about the highs and realities of the music industry, how he turned it into a career and his experiences working with musicians like Bruno Mars, Kelis and Roni Siz

Ep.6 - Jane Brendgen - Why I Live, Breath & Teach Mindfulness

Feb 04 2018 39 mins

Mindfulness meditation is now becoming a key part of the process for high performers and those who prioritise their wellbeing. This episode features mindfulness coach and teacher Jane Brendgen. Sit comfortable and focus while Jane’s hypnotic voice reveals interesting insights, validates the benefits with science and shares how the approach became such an integral part of her life

Ep.5 - Dr.Marilyn Allen - Reducing Stress & Increasing Well Being

Feb 04 2018 46 mins

Dr. Marilyn Allen is an experienced therapeutic counsellor and bio-feedback Practitioner. In this interview Dr Marilyn gives us an insight into her profession and how advances in science and technology play a big part in her holistic approach to helping her patients deal with stress, pain and trauma.

EP.4 Roxanne Hobbs - Transforming Workplaces via Inclusivity

Dec 16 2017 37 mins

Are you able to be your true self at work? Imagine if you could. This episode features Roxanne Hobbs, the founder of The Hobbs Consultancy. She is on a mission to transform the workplace via inclusivity so that people can show up as themselves. Roxanne speaks openly about the challenging conversations that come up, her vision for the future and how she currently supports forward th

Ep.2 Pamella Bisson - Shifting From A Survival To Successful Mindset

Dec 16 2017 47 mins

Pamella Bisson was once a homeless child struggling to survive on the streets of Rio, Brazil. Now a successful media and communications professional living in the UK, she speaks openly with me about her career and how those early childhood experiences play a part in her approach to work and life.

Ep.3 Olu Johnson - High Potential Graduate To Leadership (retail property)

Dec 05 2017 38 mins

Olu is passionate about the world of property and has always been very clear about his desired career path from a very young age. He joined Lidl as a high potential Graduate and following a series of promotions, is now one of Lidl’s youngest Heads of property. Olu shares his career journey, the challenges and interesting insights as to how his team have made Lidl Britain’s fast