My Duvet Flip - UK’s Leading Careers Show

We’re thrilled to announce our latest release with My Duvet Flip! This month, we're diving into the world of Finance, exploring key lessons and opportunities within the industry. This week Jack Parsons interviews Michelle Heywood, Finance Director at easyJet holidays. Discover Michelle's career journey and find out why she chose easyJet, along with exclusive insights into the strategies driving one of the UK's leading holiday companies. Watch the full version on YouTube now Link Below: https://lnkd.in/eNXcdm3m

It was fantastic to be part of the @myDuvetFlip podcast – discussing my career and experiences, and how we set up easyJet holidays as one of the fastest growing holiday companies. At easyJet holidays we’re passionate about our award-winning culture and growing our team of remarkable talent, and young people are a key part of that, so it was really insightful to chat about tips and guidance for those in the early stages of their career. Huge thanks to Jack Parsons for having me!

I like days when the first thing I see on linkedin is a teaser trailer for a podcast featuring Michelle Heywood sharing her words of wisdom with Jack Parsons. But I couldn't share a post without a shameless plug for our career opportunities. We've got a number of vacancies in Michelle's finance team right now (Finance Managers, Analysts and Accountants) so 👋 hello to any finance people who fancy a chat 👋 AND in other related news... Tamer Abujuma recently joined as our specialist finance recruiter. He's a total pro in the finance recruitment world, and an all round good guy. Go send him a connection request!

🌟 How do you turn opportunities into success at every stage of your career? In this episode of My Duvet Flip, we sit down with Michelle Heywood, Finance Director of easyJet holidays, to explore her inspiring journey from processing invoices to leading one of the fastest-growing holiday companies in the UK. 🏖️✈️ Key takeaways from our conversation: 🔑 Put your hand up: Whether you're scared or uncertain, take the leap and learn as you go. 🌍 Mentors matter: Finding the right people to guide and sponsor you can transform your career. 📊 Finance is just the start: Understanding numbers is a gateway to learning every part of a business. For Michelle, inspiring others to step up and push boundaries is her ultimate duvet flip—helping people say YES to opportunities and start their own journeys. 🎧 Tune in now for the full episode and fresh insights to kickstart your day! ✨ What’s YOUR duvet flip? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Our Chief Exec Russell Ferris is the latest guest on My Duvet Flip - UK’s Leading Careers Show, hosted by the fantastic Jack Parsons. It’s a brilliant conversation about the changing face of leadership, the opportunities of digital transformation and much more. 🎧 Full episode now available wherever you get your podcasts and the link below. Big thanks to Jack, Leon, Lana and the Youth Group team for making it possible!

Our Chief Executive Russell Ferris appeared this week as a guest on the brilliant My Duvet Flip - UK’s Leading Careers Show. Russell sat down with the host, Jack Parsons, for an unmissable conversation covering: 💼 Russell's early career journey 💡 The importance of preparation 🤝 How empathy is an essential trait for all leaders 🏇 The changing worlds of racing, breeding & agri-genomics Watch the full episode at this link - https://lnkd.in/eysUwkap - where you can also find Russell's duvet flip moment - what inspires him to get out of bed every morning! Many thanks to Jack Parsons, Leon Marseglia and the Youth Group team for all the remarkable work you do!

This week, I had the pleasure of joining Jack Parsons as guest on the brilliant My Duvet Flip - UK’s Leading Careers Show. Over a morning coffee we talked career journeys, empathetic leadership, increasingly vital soft skills and the changing industries of racing, breeding and Agri-genomics Huge thanks to Jack and the wider Youth Group team for all the brilliant work you do in engaging and inspiring our young people. The episode is out now and available at this link: https://lnkd.in/gkBAR8vV

🌟 What drives a CEO to lead with purpose? In this episode of My Duvet Flip, we hear from Russell Ferris, CEO of Weatherbys Ltd, about his journey from farm life to heading a 254-year-old organization at the heart of the racing and breeding industry. 🐴📈 Key takeaways from our conversation: 🔑 Start early: Discipline and hard work lay the foundation for success, no matter the career path. 🌍 Step outside your comfort zone: Travel, embrace new cultures, and learn respect—it’s all part of becoming a better leader. 💬 Take feedback gracefully: Step back, reflect, and use it to grow, even when it stings. For Russell, family is the ultimate duvet flip, fueling his passion to inspire and make a difference. 🎧 Catch the full episode now and start your day with fresh insights! ✨ What’s YOUR duvet flip? Let us know below! 👇

💡 What gets a CEO out of bed in the morning? We had an enlightening conversation with Simon Gallagher CFA, CEO of Euronext London, who shared his incredible journey from "Slide Man" crafting PowerPoint decks to leading one of Europe’s largest stock exchanges. 🚀💼 His takeaways? 🏋️♂️ Resilience is a muscle: Build it step by step by embracing challenges daily. 🌟 Be selfish in the right way: Put your "selfish 10%" into every project to stand out and grow. 💡 Know your unique selling point: Even a simple skill can open doors and get you noticed. 🌍 Think big, stay grounded: Whether managing billions in transactions or mentoring a colleague, it’s the relationships that matter most. Simon’s wisdom is a must-hear for anyone aiming to lead, adapt, or leave their mark. So, what’s YOUR duvet flip? Let us know in the comments! 👇 🎥 Watch the trailer now and start your day inspired!

Thank you to the awesome Jack Parsons and Leon Marseglia for having me on the latest episode of My Duvet Flip - UK’s Leading Careers Show! In this post-Covid era, the team do sterling work to inspire and guide our future leaders through those crucial early stages of professional life. Over a hot cup of tea, Jack and I touched on some important themes for the next generation: personal brand, resilience, taking perspective and looking out for yourself. It was a privilege to participate. Thank you team for everything you do! The episode, and many others, can be found here: https://lnkd.in/e3RhSn3a