"Voices of Career Reality - How to prove you can do the job before you get hired"

For the first of two special recordings, Chris and Fleur swapped roles and became the interviewees as we joined the brilliant Annalisha Noel from AchieverOS and her Voices of Career Reality series.

In this episode, it's Chris's turn to be the interviewee, as he joins Annalisha to discuss:

- What good leadership looks like

- The importance of recognising and recording your achievements

- The role of academic achievement and continuous development in career progression

- Supporting and mentoring others throughout their careers

- Looking beyond job titles to build a meaningful and lasting professional legacy

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Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown

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Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/

Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk

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"Voices of Career Reality - The Unspoken Trap of Senior Career Transition"

For the first of two special recordings, Chris and Fleur swapped roles and became the interviewees as we joined the brilliant Annalisha Noel from AchieverOS and her Voices of Career Reality series.

Fleur was first up to join Annalisha, where she discussed:

- Career progression and leadership

- Making your impact visible

- Communicating your value and capturing your wins

- Turning experience into opportunity

Follow AchieverOS on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/achieveros/posts/?feedView=all

Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown

Follow us on Instagram - @aprocurementpodcast

Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/

Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/

Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk

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"Teaching Procurement Forward - Learning, Leadership and Developing the Next Generation"

In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Jonathan Jones FCIPS. With extensive experience across practical procurement, teaching and professional development, Jonathan brings a genuine passion for helping current and future procurement professionals build their confidence, knowledge and capability.

Jonathan brought fantastic experience, humility and practical insight to the conversation, making this an episode packed with valuable takeaways for procurement professionals, lecturers, students and anyone passionate about developing others across our profession.

Follow Jonathan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-jones-fcips-a5795632/?isSelfProfile=false

Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown

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Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/

Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/

Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk

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"From Procurement Function to Strategic Capability"

In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Rizwan Khalid BEng, MBA, Chartered FCIPS. Rizwan has over 20 years of experience across public, private and international environments, including the UK and across the world. Rizwan has worked across major organisations and regulated portfolios where procurement has had to deliver real organisational impact. Rizwan is currently a Commercial Transformation Consultant at the City of London Corporation and is continuting his work with CIPS, including the Central London Branch. This episode focuses on the evolution of procurement, not just as a function, but as a strategic capability that shapes organisations.

Follow Rizwan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rizwan-khalid-beng-mba-chartered-fcips-689b87b/?isSelfProfile=false

Follow Rizwan's YouTube account (The Procurement Mentors) - https://www.youtube.com/@TheProcurementMentors/videos

Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown

Follow us on Instagram - @aprocurementpodcast

Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/

Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/

Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk

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"From Firefighting to Flow: Building Smarter Supply Chains Through Process, People & Performance"

In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Casey (CJ) Jenkins, owner & CEO of Eight Twenty-Eight Consulting, a supply chain professional, educator, lean Six Sigma Black Belt and industry thought leader. CJ's experience covers logistics, procurement, manufacturing, retail and operations

Follow Casey on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-m-jenkins/

Follow Casey on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/supplychain_cj/

Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown

Follow us on Instagram - @aprocurementpodcast

Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/

Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/

Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk

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"Part 2 - Earn Your Seat: Procurement, Contract Management & Ecosystems"

In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Arjen Van Berkum, Contract Management Evangelist, Ecosystem Thinker and Procurement Challenger. In Part 2 of this episode, we explore the academia side of procurement and the latest generation entering the profession alongside topics such as AI and Ecosystems. Make sure to check out Part 1 where we explored Arjen's career background as well as the importance of contract management within procurement.

Arjen's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjenvanberkum/

Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown

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Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/

Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/

Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk

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"Part 1 - Earn Your Seat: Procurement, Contract Management & Ecosystems"

In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Arjen Van Berkum, Contract Management Evangelist, Ecosystem Thinker and Procurement Challenger. In Part 1 of this episode, we explore the early years of Arjen's career as well as the importance of contract management within procurement. Alongside this, they also discuss all about procurement earning a seat at the table!

Arjen's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjenvanberkum/

Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown

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Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/

Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/

Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk

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"The Future of Procurement - Professional, Platform or Powerhouse? CIPS UK & Europe Volunteer Conference & Awards 2026, The Great Conversation"

Join Chris and Fleur as they take part in the CIPS UK & Europe Volunteer Conference & Awards 2026 as part of the Great Conversation with a live podcast episode.

We are joined by 4 amazing guests where we discuss the future of the procurement profession in light of emerging technologies and how procurement is shaping up for the next generation of procurement professionals.

Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown

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Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/

Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/

Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk

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