In this episode on the Confident Careers Show, I seek to explore seven keys to bouncing back stronger post pandemic. Several commentators have mentioned the improving UK economic outlook, including the Governor of the Bank of England and several from the financial services world. For this podcast, I also delve into other topics around jobs and careers, entrepreneurship and current news and stories in the media and society at large.   There is a motivational theme as with all episodes on the Confident Careers Show, so hope you find it an interesting listen.  Femi Host, The Confident Careers Show. UJR Talk Radio.

Being rejected for a job that you so desire can be such a demoralising experience, especially when you don’t hear back from a prospective employer. Redundancy is no different. During the pandemic, hundreds of thousands of people in the UK have had to go through this pain, especially, graduates who graduated in the year 2020. In this episode on the confident careers show, recorded in a London studio, I discuss tips, ideas and strategies for handling a job rejection or redundancy. Among suggestions made in this podcast, include understanding the importance for reflection, something that the world has had to embrace more than ever during this pandemic, using affirmations, and, as well as personal stories, looking at how others have managed this very difficult life experience.

In a year when we have all had to adapt our communication, with millions of people, around the world, and in the UK, suddenly having to work from home during the coronavirus pandemic, just how prepared are you for the rest of 2021 and the years beyond this pandemic? In this episode on The Confident Careers Show, I explore top six communication skills you need to embrace in order to thrive in the coming months and years.  Make these skills your 'coat of armour' and see your communication confidence boosted.   Enjoy listening! Femi Yusoof

In this interview on The Confident Careers Show, I interview Paul Johnson, the founder of black gifted network, a social enterprise organisation and hub that brings together mentors from business and corporate to match with young people from underrepresented groups such as Black, Asian and Minority Groups. This is very much an open platform and welcomes all those that have an interest in mentoring the next generation.  For this episode, we explore the value and importance of mentoring, and some of the reasons why there are not enough young black people entering the world of I.T.  Paul’s professional background is more than two decades working in the IT and Banking sector, he has worked as an IT consultant with expertise in business intelligence software, working on projects for organisations such as HSBC, Santander, Lloyds and the investment banking group, Morgan Stanley.

This podcast recorded in a London radio studio for The Confident Careers Show (TCCS), highlights key steps you can take to finding a job during the pandemic. These are obviously very difficult and challenging times, and so the purpose of this podcast is to provide listeners with career tips and ideas to help with standing out from a very crowded jobs market.  Just over a year when the world was hit with the global health pandemic, which had a massive impact on economies around the globe, including jobs and families. In the first few days of lockdown, businesses had to close their doors and the sudden decline in consumer spending is reputed to have led to nearly 500 million full time jobs around the world disappearing almost overnight.  In the UK, currently levels of people unemployed have unfortunately been ticking up. Office for National Statistics analysis indicates unemployment levels are now at 5.1% or 1.74 million people out of work. The UK is more than 700,000 jobs down pre-Covid-19. However, on the positive note, more people were payrolled in January 2021, than in the previous month. So there are some green shoots and light beginning to shine at end of the tunnel. Anticipating this podcast can inspire you to not give up in your search for a job or indeed new career during these unprecedented times.  Femi Yusoof

Who do you consider most confident? Celebrities, Politicians, Business Titans, Business Owners, or is there someone in your family that you admire as confident? This episode highlights five keys to unlocking the confidence code. Confidence is not something given at birth, it is learned, and can be developed no matter what stage you are at right now, you can become confident with taking little steps to improve your mindset. Confidence is dynamic, as there are times when we feel highly confident, and times when we don't. You will learn tools and techniques used by people considered most confident in business and society. Using the stories and experiences of others you will gain useful information and insights to help you unleash your confidence code.

This episode recorded on a live radio talk show - The Confident Careers Show, hosted by Femi Yusoof. The show reflects on the current ongoing coronavirus pandemic situation before settling down to focus on the theme for this particular show - 6 Essential Skills to Pandemic-Proof Your Career. Find out what the six essential skills are, and why I selected them.  This show is suitable for students to professionals looking to gain knowledge and further awareness of the key skills that will be in demand by employers and businesses now and in the future.  Please note, there is some advertising due to the recording studio. Enjoy the show! Femi 

This compilation of 10 Inspiring Bathroom Quotes to Boost Your Confidence in 2021! Recorded for the radio show - The Confident Careers Show on 28th January 2021. The radio show occurs every Thursday, 6-8pm, on UJR Talk Radio.  In this podcast, there is reflection on the current Coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing vaccination programme in the UK, and elsewhere. The podcast focuses on key inspiring words and quotes, the aim to boost people's confidence and hope for the future.  Enjoy listening! Femi Yusoof