Inspiring Working Lives is the podcast that dives into the real stories behind the job titles. Each episode features honest conversations with inspiring leaders across the public and not-for-profit sectors — exploring how they got to where they are, the challenges they've faced, the advice they’d give to others, and their take on the future of work.
Whether you're climbing the ladder, changing direction or simply curious about the people shaping our workplaces, Inspiring Working Lives offers insight, inspiration and a reminder that no two career journeys are the same.
S03 E07 | From Finance to Further Education: Ian Pryce on Leadership and Social Mobility
What happens when the career you planned isn’t the career you end up having? Ian Pryce never expected to work in further education. After starting out in finance, his career took him into college leadership, where he spent 26 years as Principal and Chief Executive of Bedford College and later the Bedford College Group. In the final episode of Season 3 of Inspiring Working Lives, Ian looks back on the twists and turns that shaped his career, from his working-class upbringing and fi...
29 Jul 2026
S03 E06 | More Than Clutter: Megan Karnes on Understanding Hoarding and Changing Lives
In this episode of Inspiring Working Lives, Dan Taylor sits down with Megan Karnes, founder of Hoard UK, to explore the realities of hoarding, mental health and the power of turning lived experience into meaningful change. Megan shares her journey from volunteering in the mental health sector to establishing Hoard UK from her living room, building a national organisation dedicated to supporting individuals affected by hoarding behaviours and challenging common misconceptions along the way. ...
15 Jul 2026
S03 E05 | Start Small, Think Big: Hayden Taylor on Building Unlock
In this episode of Inspiring Working Lives, we speak with Hayden Taylor, Co-Founder and CEO of Unlock, about building a social enterprise dedicated to helping young people access opportunities, develop confidence, and achieve their potential. Hayden shares how a youth programme inspired him to launch Unlock at just 16, the lessons he's learned leading a growing organisation, and why mentorship, social mobility, and real-world experience are so important for the next generation.
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