Have you ever worked with a difficult colleague? Of course you have, we all have. from the passive aggressive colleagues, to the person who always plays the victim right through to the insecure boss Amy Gallo has written THE BOOK on the 8 difficult types of co-worker BUT, she also explains why conflict is not a bad thing and how it drives an organisation forward Her day job is Is a contributing editor at Harvard Business Review, where she writes about interpersonal dynamics, communicating ideas, and building your career. In this episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future - she talks us through why the most worrying thing in your business can be if there is no conflict at all. Follow us on socials! Youtube Instagram Tiktok Twitter / X Linkedin Want to come on the show? Get in touch Sponsor the show or Partner with us: Get in touch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Working from home has its perks, from flexible schedules to easy access to snacks, but what about the downsides? Join us as we delve into the world of remote work with serial entrepreneur Alicia Navarro, founder of Flown – a platform revolutionising virtual coworking. In this episode, we explore the challenges of feeling disconnected from your company and colleagues while working remotely, and how Flown aims to combat distraction and loneliness by fostering "deep work" – that highly productive mental state we all strive for. Alicia shares her entrepreneurial journey, from inadvertently inventing affiliate links over a decade ago to her current mission with Flown. Discover how a rejection from a Google Maps job interview led her down this path and how she's navigating the ever-evolving landscape of remote work. But it's not all business – we also dive into what it takes for humans to reach their full potential, memorable encounters like partying with Snoop Dogg, and why Alicia always brings authenticity, even if it means swearing, to her job interviews. ********** Follow us on socials! Instagram: instagram.com/jimmysjobs Tiktok: tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture Twitter / X: twitter.com/JimmyM Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/ Want to come on the show? [email protected] Sponsor the show or Partner with us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ipsitaa is a pop star, actor and a behavioural scientist with a degree from Yale University. In the latest episode of Jimmy’s Jobs, Ipsitaa joins Jimmy to discusses having music streams in the millions, her mental health and behavioural science. Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest today is Alison Lomax the managing director of Youtube UK. With ​​​​YouTube’s creator economy contributing over £2BN to the UK’s GDP and creating over 45K full time equivalent (FTE) jobs in 2022 we wanted the inside scoop on what goes on behind Youtube's doors. Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs Website Meet Joe Seddon, Founder & CEO of Zero Gravity, as he shares his journey from modest beginnings in West Yorkshire to becoming an Oxford graduate and successful entrepreneur. Live from Zero Gravity HQ in-front of a packed audience, Joe discusses the challenges of social mobility and its impact on identity. Joe's firsthand experience reflects the complexity of social mobility, exemplified by his transformative time at Oxford University. The excitement of achievement mingled with imposter syndrome, underscoring the identity struggles that often accompany upward mobility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Follow Jimmy:TwitterSubstackInstagramYouTubeJimmy's Jobs WebsiteLucy Frazer, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport joins Jimmy on the show today. Key points include rapid growth in creative industries, AI enhancing rather than replacing jobs, and further government support for culture and the creative sector. A must-listen for those interested in the future of work and creative industries.Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's Substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here.Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift, you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts.

Follow Jimmy:TwitterSubstackInstagramYouTubeJimmy's Jobs WebsiteThe team often receive messages such as what's Jimmy's relationship with his Dad like?  Thankfully, generational historian, Dr Eliza Filby's has a podcast called It's All Relative where she explores life’s issues through a generational lens. Jimmy & Sir Patrick McLoughlin join Eliza to tackle questions such as what's is it like to grow up with a government minister for a Dad? The episode touches on the changing nature of conservatism, the power of social mobility, and talking Brexit at the dinner table. Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's Substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here.Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift, you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts.

Follow Jimmy:TwitterSubstackInstagramYouTubeJimmy's Jobs WebsiteJoining the show today is Pete Flint, a serial entrepreneur and general partner at NFX, as he shares his journey from founding lastminute.com to co-founding Trulia, both billion-dollar companies. Discover what sets NFX apart in the world of venture capital and how they focus on network effect businesses. Learn from Pete's experiences during challenging times, such as 9/11 and the 2008 crash, and how resilience plays a crucial role in entrepreneurship. Pete also discusses how to 10x your career by choosing the right sectors and managers. Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's Substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here.Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift, you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts.

Follow Jimmy:TwitterSubstackInstagramYouTubeJimmy's Jobs WebsiteToday Jimmy is joined by Professor of Machine Learning at Oxford University, Michael Osborne who has been studying AI for two decades.During this episode, we explore how the workforce could be impacted,  media fear-mongering, and how we can embrace possibilities with AI.Professor Michael Osborne is the Co-Founder of Mind Foundry an Oxford spinout that builds AI solutions to help organisations in the public and private sectors tackle high-stakes problems responsiblySubscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's Substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here.Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift, you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts.

Kathryn Parsons is the Co-founder & CEO of Decoded - a large provider of data and digital upskilling to large corporates in the UK. Kathryn and her team have trained half a million people in 85 cities, working with companies such as Burberry, Marks & Spencer and Nike. Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's Substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here.Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift, you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts.

Marine Tanguy has had an unconventional rise in the art world. With no industry connections and a socialist upbringing, this London-based entrepreneur has skyrocketed to success. Leading MTArt Agency Marine has entered Forbes' 30 Under 30 list, delivered TEDx talks on art's impact and shattered expectations by running a Soho gallery at just 21.Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's Substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here.Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift, you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts.

A repost of one of our favourite episodes with Sarah Wood, the co-founder of Unruly, a global video advertising marketplace. We discuss her journey from academia to entrepreneurship, the challenges faced in building the business, and the impact of competition from tech giants. Sarah also shares her current activities, including mentoring female founders and promoting the UK tech ecosystem. We touch on the growing sectors in the industry, hiring challenges, and the importance of continuous learning. Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's Substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here.Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift, you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts.

Follow Jimmy:TwitterSubstack InstagramYouTube Jimmy's Jobs Website Without a doubt, Covid affected all of us in different ways. But it probably impacted Rebecca Kelly more than most who runs VenueScanner - a company dedicated to finding you the best venues in the UK. An engaging episode on the challenges of covid, angel investing and why the 20th email could be the one your next investor opens. Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's Substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here.Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift, you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts.

A repost of one our favourite episodes with Izzy Obeng, who left her role as a management consultant  to set up an accelerator for black and ethnic minority founders.  Foundervine helps tomorrows founders shape the future running numerous programmes and partners founder with exceptional business mentorship. Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's Substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here.Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift, you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts.

Most south Londoners will know Three Cheers Pubs as the most handsome in England. They host some of the best live comedy in the business, featured some of the biggest musicians such as Ed Sheeran and are now even producing their own sparkling wine. Three Cheers currently own 9 pubs which include; The Abbeville, The Avalon, The Bolingroke, The Latchmere, The Princess Victoria, The Rosendale, The Stonhouse, The Tommyfield and The Bedford. To celebrate some of the greatest independent pubs in the business we collaborated with Three Cheers for their 20th anniversary celebration. Jimmy is joined by co-founders Tom and Mark live from the Bedford. Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's Substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here.Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift, you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts.

A bonus episode reposting when Jimmy appeared on Graham Ruddick's podcast - business studies. Subscribe to Graham's substack #OffToLunch here. This episode was recorded during the Liz Truss premiership and Graham interviews Jimmy about what working in Downing Street was really like. Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's Substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here.Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift, you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts.

This episode is brought to you by Riverside.FM - the place for recording podcasts. Use code JOBS when signing up to Riverside here for 20% off sign up fees. To celebrate 100 episodes of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future today we host Football Manager CEO - Miles Jacobson.Miles is one of the UK's most in demand podcast guests, having run the iconic Football Manager for 30 years. This is the first time he has been interviewed about the almost 2,000 people that make Football Manager happen.The episode also touches on government policy, how Brexit affected football and the future of the video game industry. Miles’ story is inspiring, one of someone who initially was helping a few friends and then found themselves as a CEO of one of the biggest football games of the 21st century. This episode is brought to you by Riverside.FM - the place for recording podcasts. Use code JOBS when signing up to Riverside here for 20% off sign up fees. Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's Substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here.Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift, you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts.

Pip Jamieson is the founder of The Dots - a professional network for the new world of work. Pip discusses early rounds of angel funding and how her platform supports creatives and offers skill swapping. Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's Substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here.Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

There's no doubt Jordan Schwarzenberger is a visionary.  At just 25 years old he's manager of one of Europes biggest cultural online exports - the Sidemen. As if this wasn't enough, Jordan has also completed creative strategy for Frank Lampard, Ant & Dec while working with the likes of Vice and Lad Bible. Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's Substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here.Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

Welcome to #Moments a new mini-series that celebrates and reflects on the best moments of Jimmy’s Jobs.  Today's guest is Hayden Wood from Bulb who discusses keeping your employees motivated, role rotations and a nomad programme allowing employees to work in different cities.  It's strong advice that shouldn't be lost.  Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's Substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here.Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

Our guest today is Andy Coulson, former Downing Street Director of Communications, News of the World editor and ex-prisoner serving at Her Majesty's pleasure. He’s also the host of crisis what crisis podcast.In this episode, Andy shares his experiences of working on the first televised debate and for those of you who are fans of the British Icon - Andy discusses being one of the first people to hear about the Beckham's engagement. But perhaps most intriguingly, Andy gives us a glimpse into his time in prison, sharing personal anecdotes and lessons learned during time served. Our sponsor today is Ashore, sign up here for exclusive early access to an amazing network of homes.Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's Substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here.Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

On today's episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Marc Allera, the CEO of the Consumer Division at BT Group. BT, who owns EE, is one of the world’s leading telecommunications companies. Marc leads teams of thousands of people to make sure that we are all able to get online. The challenges are very different from those faced by the founder of a startup – challenges which Marc is familiar with after starting his career in the fledgling video games industry.Marc's wealth of experience and expertise offers views into the challenges of running a massive organisation like BT, the ethical and safeguarding considerations around AI, along with the future of sports.Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's Substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here.Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

We are joined today by Michelle Donelan Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology to discuss the future of the UK's trillion dollar tech sector.Join us as we dive into Michelle's insights on technological literacy, the impact of AI, and the importance of up-skilling in today's digital age. Together, we'll explore the question on everyone's minds: will emerging technologies replace human jobs?There’s also a great story of Michelle attending a chilli eating contest which she refused to lose. Our sponsor today is Ashore, sign up here for exclusive early access to an amazing network of homes.Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here. Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs, we chat with Ahmed, founder of Cambridge Spectacle Co. Ahmed's company is based in the West Midlands and gained notoriety after sponsoring the Parenting Hell podcast. He donates a portion of each sale to St. Paul's Blind Charity, and Cambridge Spectacle Co even has stock in Asda.Ahmed previously worked for West Midlands Mayor Andy Street, and he ran for parliament in the same constituency as our Jimmy’s dad. During the conversation, Ahmed shares insights into the transferable skills between politics and entrepreneurship.He's also created a TV ad for Cambridge Spectacle Co using Fiverr for just a few hundred pounds and has featured in ads for Fiverr featuring Bukayo Saka from Arsenal. Ahmed believes that brand coordinators are the future of jobs, and he's competing with big names like Gucci and Armani in the glasses space.Our sponsor today is Ashore, sign up here for exclusive early access to an amazing network of homes.Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here. Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

Today's partner is the CBI who have championed the voice of business for over 50 years and hosted the recent Future of Work conference. Live on stage, Jimmy is joined by Ian Muldowney, Chief Operating Officer of the company’s Air division and apprentice success story Anastacia Jamfrey.BAE Systems is a British-headquartered global defence, security, and aerospace company. It's the largest defence business in Europe and employs more than 90,000 people in 40 countries.Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here. Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

Our sponsor today is Ashore, sign up here for exclusive early access to an amazing network of homes. Joining us today is CEO of  ZeroAvia - Val Miftakhov. ZeroAvia are revolutionising the aviation industry by creating zero-emission electric planes powered by hydrogen fuel cells here in the UK. Val shares his thoughts on what it's like to be invested in by the likes of Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos plus his vision for a sustainable future. Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here. Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

Zoe Reich from Octopus Ventures is not only a deep tech specialist, but also a cryptocurrency whiz who has sold her own exchange whilst on maternity leave. And if that's not impressive enough, she's also a startup mentor and a powerlifting champ. We'll be delving into Zoe's fascinating background growing up with scuba diving parents, her passion for studying volcanoes, and her insights into the world of deep tech.Our sponsor today is Ashore, sign up here for exclusive early access to an amazing network of homes.Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here. Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

Recorded in November, this week’s episode is with Ella Gilbert - a climate scientist, boxer and presenter.We discuss how Ella got into science, her adventures in the Antarctic and finally boxing. When Ella isn’t around the other side of the world, she’s either competing for Islington boxing club or running her women-led boxing gym Sol-star. Our sponsor today is Ashore, sign up here for exclusive early access to an amazing network of homes.Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here. Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

Our guest today is Charlie Blair who created The Blair Academy a social enterprise centred on healthy, happy ageing through hip hop dance. When I started Jimmy’s Jobs, I did not expect we would be covering hip hop dancing for the eldery but the more I read about Charlie, the more impressed I was. The Blair Academy is a culmination of Charlie's experiences as a hip-hop dancer, homeless teen, and caring for her own grandma. She has also featured on Natwest's WISE100 list, celebrating top female social entrepreneurs in the country. Our sponsor today is Ashore, sign up here for exclusive early access to an amazing network of homes.Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here. Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

Dr. Amit Patel was working as a trauma doctor when a rare condition caused him to lose his sight within 36 hours. We discuss his journey from living in darkness, disability activism to getting the fifth quickest lap time amongst the famous faces of Top Gear. It's a particularly inspiring episode with multiple achievements included, find more on Dr Amit Patel via his website hereOur sponsor today is Ashore, sign up here for exclusive early access to an amazing network of homes.Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here. Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

On Monday afternoon, my team and I recorded this episode with Grant Shapps who (at the time) was Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. By the time we'd headed home and unloaded the kit Grant had a whole new position as Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. Grant was still happy for us to release the episode in which we discuss AI, Tik Tok before touching on the Edinburgh reforms. We also move onto why Britain doesn't have a silicon valley despite having more billion dollar (unicorn) companies than France, Germany and the Netherlands put together.  Our sponsor today is Ashore, sign up here for exclusive early access to an amazing network of homes.Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here. Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

Join Jimmy's substack here for weekly insights into entrepreneur stories and the future of work, technology and politics.  Today's guest is Darcy Laceby who’s story into the world of being an entrepreneur is a fascinatingly usual one. After discovering the benefits of collagen at 19 – through bone broth in her family kitchen, Darcy Laceby set out to bring its power to the masses. Her made-from-scratch, science-backed Absolute Collagen has recently featured as the 4th fastest growing company according to the Sunday times 100 list. Darcy was also featured as Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2022 and it’s an honour to have her on the show. We discuss breaking the mould as a non-traditional founder, the benefits of starting a business in Birmingham, and the trend of having a third of the workforce focused on marketing.Our sponsor today is Ashore, sign up here for exclusive early access to an amazing network of homes.Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here. Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

Today we sit down with the British visionary, Greg Marsh. From founding hospitality giant, Onefinestay, to creating Nous, the cost of living tool that raised $9 million in seed funding, Greg's entrepreneurial journey is packed with experience and insights. In this episode, we cover everything from the importance of being in the office to building a brand on TikTok and why the UK needs to keep its borders open for business. Find our linktree hereOur sponsor today is Ashore, sign up here for exclusive early access to an amazing network of homes.Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here. Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

On todays episode of Jimmys Jobs we are exploring the fascinating world of whisky. From the history of the industry to its future, we take you on a journey through the production process, from the distilleries to the bottling halls. We delve into the people and jobs that make the industry tick, and discover how the industry is changing to embrace sustainability and diversity. Join us as we travel to Scotland and visit distilleries old and new, large companies and small, to uncover the jobs of the future in Scotch. From production to logistics and supply, to tourism and hospitality, we uncover the hidden side of whisky you never knew existed. So grab a glass and sit back as we explore the history, the people and the future of the whisky industry.This episode was a partnership with the Scotch Whisky Association. For more information please visit our partnerships page here. Our sponsor today is Ashore, sign up here for exclusive early access to an amazing network of homes.Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here. Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

Check out our Linktree below for all handles on TikTok, YouTube, Substack and Instagram:https://linktr.ee/jimmysjobsJimmy's Jobs of the Future is a podcast that discusses the future of work and careers. The show was started during the first lockdown two years ago by a stay-at-home dad who wanted to help address the expected unemployment crisis. The show has grown since then and now has a team working on it. It originally focused on speaking with entrepreneurs about the future of jobs, but has since expanded to include a wider range of discussions about different types of jobs. The show aims to ask simple questions to reveal interesting answers about various professions and industries. In 2023, Jimmy's Jobs plans to continue exploring the future of work and helping listeners find their career paths.Jimmy's Jobs of the Future is a podcast about the future of work and careersIt was started during the first lockdown two years ago by a stay-at-home dad who wanted to address the expected unemployment crisisThe show has grown and now has a team working on itIt originally focused on speaking with entrepreneurs about the future of jobs, but has since expanded to include a wider range of discussions about different types of jobsThe show aims to ask simple questions to reveal interesting answers about various professions and industriesIn 2023, Jimmy's Jobs plans to continue exploring the future of work and helping listeners find their career pathsThe show encourages listener engagement and feedback through emailIt has had guests such as the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Governor of the Bank of EnglandThe show's host reflects on the growth of the show from being recorded in a spare bedroom to having a team and a broader scopeThe host discusses the importance of exploring a variety of jobs and not just focusing on the most in-demand skillsThe show thanks its listeners and looks forward to continuing to provide helpful and interesting content in 2023.Our sponsor today is Ashore, sign up here for exclusive early access to an amazing network of homes.Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here. Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

In this episode, I interviewed Jean Phillipe Courtois, one of Microsoft's first employees outside of the US. He joined the company in 1984 and now reports directly to CEO Satya Nadella. We discussed his personal journey, the foundation he created to inspire young entrepreneurs, and the work being done to develop tech careers in the UK. This episode was filmed in partnership with Microsoft, above their flagship store in Oxford Circus. It was a great experience and an even better episode.In this episode we discuss: - What is your role at Microsoft - As the only person on the leadership team who is not from the US, what does your role involve? - What was your first role at MicrosoftWhen you started, how did you explain what software was to somebody that hadn't come across computers? - Did you sell computers from the back of your car with Bill Gates? - In 38 years, what are some of the different roles that you've held at different points?  - What kind of changes have you seen along the way? - If you were 22 in 2022, where would you be starting your career? - How do you keep entrepreneurship alive within a company the size of Microsoft?  - How has France changed as a startup nation and why? - Does France have a word for an entrepreneur? - Your advice to people that are starting their career at Microsoft  - What is Microsoft's responsibility in promoting inclusivity? - Do you think you can teach entrepreneurship? - Tell us about your foundation - How do you deal with tough times and stay strong? - How have you found it transitioning to a public-facing role at Microsoft? - What is your favorite episode of your own podcast? - What are your thoughts on the recent trend of large companies laying off staff and the impact on those who have been laid off? - Where do you see the future of games in entertainment going? - Where do you see the metaverse going? - How can someone build a strong brand on LinkedIn and maximize its potential for their career? - What's your favorite book or one that's inspired you on your journey?Our sponsor today is Ashore, sign up here for exclusive early access to an amazing network of homes.Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here. Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

Our guest today is Dan Bladen, the founder of Kadence, an online software helping manage hybrid workspaces.When I first met Dan in Number 10, he was running his wireless charging business - Chargify - until the pandemic decimated everything he had built.In the years since, Dan has become a thought leader in the future of work, with his silicon valley startup, Kadence, backed by Intel and Hewlett Packard to name a few. In this episode, we talk about how Dan pivoted from a hardware business to software, why the current form of hybrid working is doomed to fail and how his faith makes him comfortable with taking risks.And of course, make sure you listen to the end to hear which book changed his life.Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts.You can sign up to Jimmy's Notebook here.Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.In this episode we talk about:How the pandemic decimated his first startup- and how he shifted from a Hardware business to Software.How his background as a musician and love of Peloton resulted in the name Kadence.The importance of Rhythm in building our working lives.Why did it take a whole pandemic for us to take the future of work seriously?Building for the connected age.What does the future of work look like to Dan- will we ever get an answer or will we always keep changing our desires?The framework of hybrid working - and why the current form of hybrid working is doomed to fail.Why do US and UK workers have such different views of the office?What is Silicon Valley’s attitude to the office in particular?Kadence’s all-star lineup of investors - and did they follow him through the pivot? How his faith makes him very comfortable with taking risks.The attitude to religion in the US vs UK startup cultures.An inspiring piece of content -  Andy Crouch - The Life We're Looking ForOur sponsor today is Ashore, sign up here for exclusive early access to an amazing network of homes.Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here. Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

Today's episode sees the return of Alex Depledge, CEO and co-founder of RESI.Not only is she one of the UK's most impressive female entrepreneurs, she previously came on Jimmy's Jobs in our second season.Our show has grown massively since then and so has RESI- so we thought we'd catch up and do another episode about the founding of RESI and their business journey along the way.We also cover how people can insulate their homes and renovate them in the most environmentally friendly way possible. We also delve into why the government must reset its relationship with businesses. Alex is part of Liz Truss's taskforce for Fast Growth Female Enterprises so when she says that relationship is at an all-time low, she isn't kidding. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, released every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's Notebook here.Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.In this episode with Alex we talk about:Where did the name RESI come from?Where did the idea for it start?What does RESI do?How do customers discover RESI?How COVID helped RESI be accepted by consumersThe technology that helps RESI visualise buildsHow many builds has RESI done so far?What do RESI consumers most benefit from? RESI’s increasing focus on the environment.Alex’s advice to entrepreneurs looking to raise money.The next stages of where RESI goes.The key skills of an entrepreneur and how RESI hires for them.What makes a good Business Development hireWhere does resilience come into being an entrepreneur?Have we started to ignore macroeconomic shocks as there have been so many?Why the new government needs to reset its relationship with business.Pass the mic- the female entrepreneurs that really impress Alex. If Alex was 22 in 2022, what sector would she work in?A piece of content that Alex finds inspiring.A quote she lives Our sponsor today is Ashore, sign up here for exclusive early access to an amazing network of homes.Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here. Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

How do you ever adequately mark the passing of someone, how can you even vaguely come close when someone has been murdered. How do you leave a mark that lasts longer than just flowers?Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here. Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.