by Matthew Barrington-Packer
No fluff. No filter. Just real conversations with the people behind digital business. Host Matthew Barrington-Packer talks to marketers, recruiters, mindset coaches, tech leaders and entrepreneurs about what actually happens when you're trying to build, grow and transform in a world that won't slow down. From burnout to breakthroughs. From CVs to AI. From flow states to fuel bills. Real stories. Real people. Real talk.
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November 25, 2025
<p>When Matt launched <strong>Deadlines & Detours</strong>, he thought it was a podcast about digital transformation and tech. It turns out, it’s about people – especially the ones who quietly rewrite how you see the world.In this episode, Matt sits down with <strong>Piers Thurston</strong>, founder of <strong>Quality of Mind</strong>, who’s spent 25 years in personal and professional development – from big enterprise to scrappy startups.What makes Piers’ work different? He’s moved past mindset hacks, productivity tricks and “high performance routines” and gone <strong>upstream</strong> to something much more fundamental: <strong>how the mind actually works</strong>.They get into:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why life can feel like a constant grind – even when, on paper, you’ve “made it”</li><li>What flow state really is (and why you don’t need rituals to get there)</li><li><strong>Aperture</strong> – how your state of mind colours reality in real time</li><li>Why trying to constantly manage your mind is like trying to get dry while standing under a shower</li><li>How your default setting is already ease, and what changes when you stop trying to “fix” yourself</li><li>Why this matters for leaders in fast-changing, ambiguous worlds (tech, digital, transformation, etc.)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’re in your <strong>mid-forties</strong>, successful on the outside but quietly asking <strong>“is this it?”</strong>, this one’s for you.This isn’t about becoming a Zen robot who never feels anything. It’s about seeing that there’s <strong>something deeper than your thoughts, feelings and stories</strong> – and how life, work and relationships shift when you start operating from there.</p><p><br></p><p>Real conversations with the people who’ve shaped how Matt thinks, works and lives – from digital transformation and leadership to the inner game that sits underneath all of it.</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Resources & links– Piers’ Quality of Mind resources: https://qualityofmind.biz/podcast-resources/– Deadlines & Detours podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/deadlines-and-detours-the-human-stories-behind/id1829937272– Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewbp/</p>
November 5, 2025
<p>This week on <strong>Deadlines & Detours</strong>, Matthew sits down with <strong>Will Edge</strong>, Head of Product and Venture Building at <strong>E.ON</strong>, whose work spans decarbonisation, digital twins, and the future of urban energy.</p><p><br></p><p>Will’s career runs from <strong>Capgemini</strong> and <strong>Fujitsu</strong> to leading <strong>E.ON’s innovation venture team</strong>, tackling three missions: decarbonise cities, add social value, and reduce fuel bills.</p><p>He shares how storytelling, empathy, and creative problem-solving drive real transformation—from tracking hospital equipment with RFID tags to modelling entire cities for carbon reduction.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><p>How Digital Twins help cities like Coventry plan net-zero strategies</p></li><li><p>Why storytelling and design thinking are vital in consultancy</p></li><li><p>The power of authenticity and feedback in leadership</p></li><li><p>The role of AI in the workplace (and why students should be using it)</p></li><li><p>The future of EV charging, induction roadways, and energy innovation</p></li></ul><p><br></p>
October 23, 2025
<p>Most people think a CV gets them a job — it doesn’t. It gets you 10 seconds of attention.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Deadlines & Detours, Matthew sits down with <strong>Daniel Atkins</strong>, founder of <strong>DATTalent</strong>, to talk about what recruiters really look for, how IR35 changed the game for contractors, and why relationships will always beat AI algorithms.</p><p><br></p><p>Dan’s journey from car salesman to founder is full of honesty, practical advice, and a few truths every job seeker needs to hear. Whether you’re job hunting, hiring, or just curious about the world of recruitment, this one’s gold.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We cover:</strong></p><p>– What recruiters actually look for in a CV (and what makes them bin it instantly)</p><p>– How IR35 affects contractors and clients</p><p>– Why relationships still beat algorithms</p><p>– AI in recruitment and how to use it without losing the human touch</p><p>– How to get noticed (and actually get called back)</p><p><br></p><p>🎙️ Hosted by <strong>Matthew Barrington-Packer</strong></p><p>💼 Guest: <strong>Daniel Atkins</strong>, Founder of DATTalent</p><p>🔗 Connect with Dan: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-atkins/">linkedin.com/in/daniel-atkins</a></p><p>🌐 Visit DATTalent: <a href="https://www.dattalent.co.uk">https://www.dattalent.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p>#DeadlinesAndDetours #Recruitment #CVTips #Contracting #DigitalCareers #AIinRecruitment #DATTalent</p>
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No fluff. No filter. Just real conversations with the people behind digital business.
Host Matthew Barrington-Packer talks to marketers, recruiters, mindset coaches, tech leaders and entrepreneurs about what actually happens when you're trying to build, grow and transform in a world that won't slow down.
From burnout to breakthroughs. From CVs to AI. From flow states to fuel bills.
Real stories. Real people. Real talk.
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