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About the Show
From the power of data to wellbeing and mindfulness, we speak to thought leaders, subject experts, and inspiring individuals about the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the world of work and learning.
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Regularly hosts outside guests
52 episodes — long track record
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Recent Episodes
Ep. 52 - Time, Wellbeing and Reading at Speed, Miranda Smythe
In this episode, Caron and Lee are joined by learning and development consultant and author Miranda Smythe. Drawing on her extensive experience, Miranda shares practical insights on wellbeing, time…
Ep. 51 - Sustainability Reporting and the Future of Audit, Will Jones
In this episode, Caron and Lee are joined by Will Jones, Director in PwC’s Non-Financial Assurance team. They explore how sustainability reporting and ESG assurance are reshaping the accounting…
Ep. 50 - Ethics First: Building Trust in AI, Jo Stansfield
In this episode, Caron and Lee are reunited with our guest host, Chiraag Swaly, as they sit down with Jo Stansfield, founder of Inclusioneering and a leading voice in ethical, inclusive tech. They…
Ep. 49 - The Price of Football: Financial Sustainability in the Game, Kieran Maguire
In this episode, Caron and Lee dive into the finances behind the beautiful game with football finance expert Kieran Maguire - author, lecturer, and co-host of 'The Price of Football' podcast. Kieran…
Ep. 48 - The Transition from Apprentice to Professional, Irsa Hussain
In this episode, Caron and Lee are joined by Irsa Hussain, Senior Associate at Vialto Partners and former Kaplan apprentice. Irsa shares her inspiring journey - from an internship with the Social…
Ep. 47 - Beyond Compliance: Data-Driven Inclusion, Addison Barnett
In this episode, we’re joined by Addison Barnett (Addie), Principal Consultant at Inclusive Employers - the UK’s leading inclusion membership organisation. Discussing how Addie’s career has always…
Ep. 46 - Living and Working with ADHD, Tania Martin
In this episode, we’re joined by Tania Martin, founder of PegSquared and an award-winning neuro-inclusion consultant. Drawing from her own ADHD diagnosis and extensive corporate experience, Tania…
Ep. 45 - Closing the Gap: Race Equity in Education, Dr. Iwi Ugiagbe-Green
In this episode, Caron and Lee are joined by academic activist Dr. Iwi Ugiagbe-Green, Lead Education Innovation Scholar for Differential Outcomes and founder of STRIVE, an award-winning student…
Ep. 44 - The Data-Driven Accountant: Skills for the Future, Chiraag Swaly
In this episode, Caron and Lee are joined by Chiraag Swaly, Head of Data and Technology Curriculum at Kaplan. We explore how data is transforming the finance world, and what it means to be a…
Ep. 43 - Meet the Hosts: Caron and Lee on Learning, Careers and Accounting
Meet our new hosts: Caron Betts (Learning Technologies Manager) and Lee Rowlandson (Content Specialist and seasoned tutor). Together, they speak about their fascinating career paths, from Lee’s…
Ep. 42 - “A bump in the road” - Zoë Lister’s resilience from breast cancer
This bonus episode of our Learn Better Podcast features Kaplan’s very own, Zoë Lister. Zoë has worked at Kaplan for 17 years and worked her way up throughout her career to become the curriculum…
Ep. 41 - Changing business: Making Tax Digital, Craig Ogilvie (HMRC)
In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host and Head of Learning at Kaplan, Stuart Pedley Smith, talks all about Making Tax Digital. Our guest is the director of Making Tax Digital for HMRC,…
Ep. 40 - Managing a diverse workforce, Rob Brown
In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host and Head of Learning at Kaplan, Stuart Pedley Smith, talks about managing a diverse workforce. Our guest is Rob Brown, who is the co-founder of…
Ep. 39 - Offshoring accountancy services, Arun Mehra
In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host and Head of Learning at Kaplan, Stuart Pedley Smith, talks all about outsourcing and offshoring accountancy services. Our guest is Arun Mehra, the…
Ep. 38 - Growing your practice using social media, Samantha Mitcham
In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host and Head of Learning at Kaplan, Stuart Pedley Smith, talks all about using social media to advance you business. Our guest is Samantha Mitcham, who…
Ep. 37 - Financial crime and money laundering, Joe Fisher
In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host, Stuart Pedley Smith, Head of Learning at Kaplan, takes a peak into the hidden world of money laundering and financial crime. Our guest is Joe…
Ep. 36 - Online learning, Dr. Cristi Ford
In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host, Stuart Pedley Smith, Head of Learning at Kaplan, explores the benefits of learning and teaching online. Our guest is Dr. Cristi Ford: The Vice…
Ep. 35 - Data: The window into the future, Ian Pay
In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host, Stuart Pedley Smith, Head of Learning at Kaplan, discovers the importance of data and valuable information within the field of accounting. Our guest…
Ep. 34 - The past, present and future of banking, Tanya Retter
In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host, Stuart Pedley Smith, Head of Learning at Kaplan, looks into the world of banking. Our guest for this episode is Tanya Retter. Tanya has worked within…
Ep. 33 - For a successful career - build your social capital, Ben Wildavsky
In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host, Stuart Pedley Smith, Head of Learning at Kaplan, speaks to guest Ben Wildavsky about his book on how to pave a successful career. Our impressive…
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