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'My Duvet Flip,' the careers show.

Join Jack Parsons as he delves into an enthralling discussion with people and their careers, where we explore some of their most memorable instances of making mistakes and the valuable lessons they gained from them.

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  • Ross McColl, Head of Consultancy at Halo: How I Went from Graduate to Head of Consultancy in 6 Years

    Ross McColl, Head of Consultancy at Halo: How I Went from Graduate to Head of Consultancy in 6 Years
    May 20 2025

    Episode Guest

    Ross McColl is Head of Consultancy at Halo Service Solutions (HaloPSA), where he leads enterprise software implementation and client success strategies. With over six years at Halo, he’s held roles across consultancy and APAC delivery. His background includes experience in finance, retail, and fundraising, bringing a well-rounded and client-focused approach to software consultancy.


    Episode Timestamps

    00:00 - Introduction: Ross McColl & Halo PSA

    01:10 - Early Jobs: Paper Rounds & Resilience

    02:45 - What Is a “Rough Job” & Why It Builds Character

    04:00 - Motivation to Work Early & Earning Mindset

    05:15 - Defining Hard Work: Productivity Over Hours

    06:50 - How to Stay Focused and Work Smart

    07:50 - The Power of Asking for Help

    09:00 - Embracing Questions Early in Your Career

    10:30 - From Economics Degree to Tech Industry

    11:45 - Joining Net Help Desk (Now Halo) & First Impressions

    13:00 - Leadership Vision at Halo & Paul Hamilton’s Influence

    14:00 - Culture at Halo: Sports Team Energy & Collaboration

    15:50 - The Halo Training & Progression Journey

    17:00 - Failing the First Project and Bouncing Back

    18:40 - Resilience and Growth at Halo

    19:50 - Ross’s 6-Year Journey from Graduate to Manager

    21:00 - Leading by Example, Not Title

    22:20 - Hands-On Culture: Even the CEO Codes

    23:30 - Flat Structure & Open Communication at Halo

    24:50 - A Life Lesson from the CTO: “The Answer's Out There”

    26:00 - Why Join Halo: Opportunity, Travel & Innovation

    27:15 - Empowering Graduates to Lead & Create

    28:00 - Final Question: Ross’s Duvet Flip

    28:50 - Closing Thoughts & Gratitude


    Episode Partners

    Check out the latest from Halo:

    https://halograduates.com and https://www.instagram.com/halonextgen/


    Disclaimer:

    The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show's producers, sponsors, or affiliates.


    The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counseling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health support. Listeners and viewers are responsible for their own decisions and actions based on the content provided, and Duvet Flip assumes no liability for any outcomes resulting from reliance on the information shared. By engaging with the show, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.


    If you’re struggling with debt, trusted advice and free support can be found here:

    https://www.gov.uk/debt-advice


    If you’re struggling with mental health of any kind, you can find free support here:

    https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
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    28 m
  • Sukhi Gill, Co-Founder & CTO at Calitii: How to Succeed in Tech Without a Traditional Path

    Sukhi Gill, Co-Founder & CTO at Calitii: How to Succeed in Tech Without a Traditional Path
    May 15 2025
    Episode GuestA fully committed IT Consultant with over 30 years of industry experience. An outstanding record of achievement in sales and delivery of very large scale IT services in multi-billion dollar application development and infrastructure modernisation programs.Episode Timestamps00:00 - Introduction to Sukhi Gill & Calitii01:26 - From Stacking Shelves to Tech Leadership03:00 - Hard Work and Balancing Education with Family Duty04:50 - Learning to Code on a BBC Micro06:00 - Defining Real Hard Work07:30 - Delivering Value Before Moving Up09:00 - Simplifying Tech for Business Users11:00 - Building MVPs and Understanding User Outcomes12:45 - Compromising and Career Balance14:30 - Importance of On-the-Job Learning15:30 - Saying “I Don’t Know” as a Superpower17:00 - Lifelong Learning and Reverse Mentoring19:00 - Learning Across Generations at Work20:30 - Early Career Pivot & Mini MBA Experience23:00 - Building Business Mindset in Tech25:00 - Personal Loss and Career Resilience27:00 - Feeling Disadvantaged and Overcoming Bias29:00 - Turning Differences into Strengths30:40 - Soft Skills vs. Technical Skills33:00 - Top Three Soft Skills for Success35:00 - Getting Excited About Startups37:00 - Startup Culture vs. Corporate Barriers39:00 - Culture Change and Innovation in Large Orgs40:20 - Getting Frustrated & Founding Calitii42:00 - Importance of Working Abroad44:00 - Standing Out Without a Title46:00 - Building a Personal Brand and Public Voice47:30 - Empowering Young Talent to Present to Clients49:30 - Courage Before Confidence in Tech50:45 - Impressive Client Demo by Graduates52:00 - Best Way to Enter Tech Today54:00 - Building a Project Portfolio & Hackathons56:00 - Advice for CEOs: Get Curious About Tech57:30 - Reverse Mentoring and Learning from Gen Z59:00 - Start with Employees to Understand Customers1:01:00 - Practical Client Research Creates Rapport1:02:45 - Final Question: Sukhi's Duvet Flip1:04:00 - Closing Thoughts & ThanksEpisode PartnerCalitii enables major organisations to unlock the full potential of ServiceNow, driving efficiencies, increasing productivity, and facilitating collaboration for faster and more effective operations.Disclaimer:The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show's producers, sponsors, or affiliates. The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counseling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health support.Listeners and viewers are responsible for their own decisions and actions based on the content provided, and Duvet Flip assumes no liability for any outcomes resulting from reliance on the information shared. By engaging with the show, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.If you’re struggling with debt, trusted advice and free support can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/debt-adviceIf you’re struggling with mental health of any kind, you can find free support here: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
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    1 h y 5 m
  • Matthew Widick, Director of Data Enablement at Compare the Market: How I landed a role in Data and AI

    Matthew Widick, Director of Data Enablement at Compare the Market: How I landed a role in Data and AI
    May 2 2025

    Matthew Widick, Director of Data Enablement at Compare the Market: How I landed a role in Data and AI
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    42 m
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