Welcome to Season 4 of our NextGen Talks podcast series!

In Episode 2, we are thrilled to welcome one of the world's leading big wave surfer, Freddy Olander. In our conversation, Freddy shares his incredible journey from a career in business administration to conquering some of the planet's most challenging waves. We delve into the pivotal moments that inspired his dramatic career shift and what it truly means to surf professionally.

We also discuss the role of resilience in overcoming challenges, the significance of having a reliable and supportive team during competitions and how Freddy makes calculated, risk-based decisions when selecting the perfect wave.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that highlights the dedication, strategy, and passion required to excel in the world of big wave surfing.

Welcome to Season 4 of our NextGen Talks podcast series!

In Episode 1, we had the pleasure of interviewing Mark Foster, one of the UK’s most successful swimmers across the Olympics, World and European competitions. Mark recently shared his career journey and insights at a NextGen London event and we wanted to delve deeper into the discussion ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Our conversation with Mark explored the cultivation of a success-oriented mindset and strategies for achieving peak performance.

This episode is packed with thought-provoking discussions on effective mentorship, the importance of goal setting, mental health and maintaining positivity in the face with challenges. We hope you find this episode as inspiring and informative as we did. Enjoy listening!

In the third episode of Season 3 of our NextGen Talks podcast series, we were delighted to speak to Carla Simas, Legal Director for Latin America of Haleon – a world-leading consumer health company headquartered in the UK. In this episode, we cover the challenges posed by gender inequality and how we can address them to create a better environment for our next generation of leaders.

Women are still in a significantly weaker labour market position than men across all OECD countries, despite considerable improvements over the last few decades.  This not only goes against basic notions of fairness, but incurs significant economic costs by not fully utilising women’s human capital. 

This podcast covers Carla’s lived experience in Brazil and the UK, and touches on the wider implications across the world.