In this episode we speak to Mitchell Smith. Mitchell set up in management consultancy 15 years ago, following a career which started learning the ropes (or should that be wires) in electrical engineering and grew to overseeing 3000 staff whilst managing a plc business. He shares his take on life-work balance (yes you read that right), the corridor metaphor for careers and we discuss why the fear of 'making a show of yourself' is holding the North East back.

You can find Mitchell on LinkedIn

What's Next is a careers podcast hosted by Sam Collier. Find out more about Sam, and her work in marketing at whatsnextconsulting.co.uk

In this episode we speak to Catriona Stephenson, better known as Cat McGinty. Cat has racked up years of experience in marketing and digital roles both agency and client side. Here she shares her experience of working in yacht paint, fishing tackle and tech! Our conversation covers handling redundancy and learning how to manage a team using the age old technique of making it up as you go along.

You can find Cat on LinkedIn where she'll get back to you in 7-10 business days. Approximately.

What's Next is a careers podcast hosted by Sam Collier. Find out more about Sam, and her work in marketing at whatsnextconsulting.co.uk

Our first guest is Lilja Katanka, a self-employed acupuncturist and wellness professional based in Cullercoats, North Tyneside. Lilja's journey includes two degrees, relocation and some partying - all of which we fully support.

You can find Lilja at lifeisforlivingwell.co.uk and on instagram @liljakatanka

What's Next is a careers podcast hosted by Sam Collier. Find out more about Sam, and her work in marketing at whatsnextconsulting.co.uk