Jimmy's Jobs of the Future

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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 hereSubscribe 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 hereSubscribe 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 careers It was started during the first lockdown two years ago by a stay-at-home dad who wanted to address the expected unemployment crisis The show has grown 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 The show encourages listener engagement and feedback through email It has had guests such as the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Governor of the Bank of England The show's host reflects on the growth of the show from being recorded in a spare bedroom to having a team and a broader scope The host discusses the importance of exploring a variety of jobs and not just focusing on the most in-demand skills The show thanks its listeners and looks forward to continuing to provide helpful and interesting content in 2023. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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?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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is the second part of our conversation with Patrick O’Mahony, Creative Director of NEWSUBSTANCE. This episode is all about their ambitious project ‘See Monster’ in Weston-Super-Mare. Part of the Unboxed Festival, it’s an old gas platform (think ‘oil rig’) converted into a public space to inspire conversations around climate change and renewables.We went there to film these two episodes and the sheer scale of the project blew me away.It is one of the greatest pieces of industrial theatre that I have ever seen and a wonderful example of British creativity. Listen to our first episode with Patrick to get a wider backstory on him and his company NEWSUBSTANCE.In this episode we discuss: How See Monster came to be. Where the creative vision started. How do you transport a gas platform from the Netherlands to Weston-Super-Mare? Scoping a project on this scale.  How will sustainability and creative design develop in the future? Where did the idea for the waterfall come from? The future of pop-up installations 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode sees us go to one of the UK’s most ambitious art projects - See Monster, down in Weston-Super-Mare near Bristol. This is a gas platform or perhaps more commonly known as oil rig, repurposed into an interactive environment to explore and inspire conversations around Climate Change and renewables.We caught up with the Artistic Director of this Project- Patrick O’Mahony- and record this episode in their custom-built podcast studio overlooking the See Monster project itself. I first came across Patrick when his drone show appeared over Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s Jubilee and thought- now that is a job of the future and I HAVE to interview him.That company is called New Substance. This episode is the first time on the show with someone from the creative industries - so we talk through Patrick’s story and he came to lead his 50-person team in Leeds. We talk about how he started out at University, what it was like working at Buckingham Palace as well as how the art and events industries have changed over the past decade. Look out next week for episode 2 of this interview where we do a deep dive into the See Monster project itself. In this episode we talk about: How does Patrick describe what he does? What’s the coolest project he’s worked on? The pressure of working at Buckingham Palace - and could he really enjoy the moment? His fleet of 2,500 drones. How he came about making a huge drone Corgi for the Queen’s Jubilee How his career started in university.  His favorite projects he has worked on. The changes in the events space over the past two decades 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices