Professor Seun Kolade, Head of Research at Sheffield Business School, is a seasoned academic with a focus on digital transformation, circular economy, and transformative entrepreneur Ing. A recognised agile leader and senior fellow of the Higher education Academy (SFHEA), Prof Kolade is the author of more than 80 academic outputs, and has led numerous funded projects and international collaborations ..read more

Imposter Syndrome, Wellbeing and Self-Care, Peter Olusoga Dr Peter Olusoga is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University. His PhD thesis, completed in 2012, focused on stress and coping in elite sports coaching, and his current research focuses on burnout and well-being in high-performance environments. Dr Olusoga is a BPS Chartered Psychologist, an experienced consultant, and host of the award-winning sport and performance psychology podcast, Eighty Percent Mental.  I this episode, we discuss imposter syndrome, the importance of wellbeing and tips to cope with negativ ..read more

Building relationships and connections, Alberta Mason, L’Oreal Alberta Mason is a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager within L’Oréal UK and Ireland.  With 20 years of experience specialising in graduate and senior level recruitment, she is an innovative and passionate industry expert who, during the pandemic, amassed a tiktok audience of 10,000 through providing bite sized employability support online.  Alberta currently manages the L’Oréal for Youth programme, which is the business’s global initiative to provide more in-depth employability support for the next generation who would be ..read more

Take Action: Get out of your comfort zone, Reggie Nelson Reggie Nelson is most recognised by the media as the young man who went ‘from East London to the City’, by knocking on people’s doors in wealthy areas for life advice.  Reggie is an Associate for a Private Equity firm in London, and a two-time published author. His latest book is a memoir called “Opening Doors”, which is available online and in all good bookstores. In this episode, Reggie gives us an insight into his journey and discusses the importance of pursuing new opportunities, building our resilience and dealing with setbacks ..read more

Navigating the Doctoral Application Process, Associate Professor Alisha Ali Alisha Ali is an interdisciplinary and internationally recognised social scientist researching sustainable development in service industries. She is an Associate Professor and Head of Research Degrees in the Social and Economic Research Institute at Sheffield Hallam University and Vice-Chair of the Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME).  In this episode Alisha takes us through what to expect when making Doctoral applications and what to consider when deciding on your area of research ..read more

Tips for Effective Time Management, Lucy Ndlovu Lucy is a PR and Communication Specialist and Founder of Progressive Talent CCIC, an Organisation aimed at advocating for Black Professional Women in the workplaces. A Community Advocate and passionate about volunteering and making an impact in the community she lives in.  Lucy is a recipient of BAME scholarship award (ASPIRE) where she received the 2022 inaugural prize. Passionate about mentoring and promoting cultural change in the community and in Organisations.  In this episode, Lucy shares her top tips on how we can manage our time ..read more

Positive thinking: Developing a winning mindset, Dr Charles Egbu What is a positive mindset and how do we develop one?  In this episode Professor Charles Egbu shares his thoughts and tips.  A British Academic who has over 30 years’ experience of the Higher Education Sector Dr Charles is Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University. His First Degree was in Quantity Surveying [First Class Honours, UK].  His Doctorate was obtained from the University of Salford, UK, in the area of Construction Project Management. He was President of the Chartered Institute of Building (June 2019 – J ..read more

ASPIRE: Breaking racial barriers in the academy, Dr Francis Awolowo In the first episode of the series we discuss the ASPIRE programme at Sheffield Hallam University, with the person behind the idea and the programme leader, Dr. Ifedapo Francis Awolowo.  Dr Francis is an accomplished scholar with a wealth of academic achievements. With 7 degrees, including a distinguished PhD in Forensic Accounting, Dr. Awolowo has established himself as a leading authority in his field. Currently serving as a Senior Lecturer in Financial and Management Accounting at Sheffield Hallam University, he brings ..read more

In this special episode of The Student Sessions podcast we showcase the very best from our recent RE:Action 24/7 programme. 24/7, a TG Consulting program, is dedicated to empowering students and promoting racial equity. This episode contains snippets from our live-streamed sessions in the Autumn of 2022, featuring a line-up of top organisations, employers, and students sharing their expert advice and insights. Now, we've taken those sessions and turned them into a powerhouse montage, guaranteed to inspire and motivate you on your career journey. Listen now to supercharge your future ..read more

Tune in to this exclusive episode of The Student Sessions podcast, where we bring you highlights from RE:Action 24/7, a TG Consulting initiative, on empowering students to reach their full potential. This episode features snippets from our live-streamed sessions in the Autumn of 2022, where top organisations, employers, and students share their invaluable advice and insights. We've taken these sessions and transformed them into a dynamic montage, designed to inspire and motivate you on your career path. Listen now to boost your future success ..read more