Just Beyond the CV is a podcast that uncovers the real, often hidden stories behind career journeys, the gaps, pivots, setbacks and life moments no CV or LinkedIn profile shows.
It challenges conventional career advice and the idea of a “perfect” path, exploring how messy, non-linear experiences shape who we become.
Through honest conversations with inspiring guests, it aims to build confidence, spark new perspectives and encourage you to rethink your career on your own terms, because potential and authenticity matter far more than any title or timeline.
Erica Sosna: Breaking the Career Code with the Career Equation
What if the biggest career decision you ever make isn't choosing your next job, but understanding yourself first? In this episode of Just Beyond the CV, Rich Howell is joined by TEDx speaker, best-selling author and career strategist Erica Sosna to explore why so many people feel stuck, unfulfilled or uncertain in their careers. Erica shares her own unconventional journey, from the Civil Service and consultancy to becoming one of the UK's leading career experts, before introducing her Career ...
19 Jun 2026
Camilla Rigby & Rachel Mostyn: Work That Works for Mums: Women's Work Lab
In this episode of Just Beyond the CV, Rich Howell speaks with Camilla and Rachel, founders of The Women’s Work Lab, about the human stories, barriers and potential often hidden behind a career gap. Together, they explore why so many women want to work but are held back by confidence, childcare, housing, mental health, domestic abuse, single parenting and systems that often demand quick results from complex lives. Camilla and Rachel share how The Women’s Work Lab was built by, with and ...
12 Jun 2026
Joe Ryle: The Man Getting your Fridays Back
In this episode of Just Beyond the CV, Rich Howell sits down with Joe Ryle, Campaign Director of the 4 Day Week Campaign, to explore one of the most debated topics in modern work culture - should we be working less? Joe shares his unconventional career journey, from environmental activism and political campaigning to becoming one of the UK's leading voices advocating for a shorter working week. Together, Rich and Joe unpack the history of the five-day working week, the rise of the four-day mo...
3 Jun 2026
Lisa Unwin: She Didn't Stop. She Paused.
Today’s guest is Lisa Unwin, who has spent years helping women return to work after career breaks. But this conversation isn’t just about careers. It’s about identity. Because for so many women, stepping away from work to raise children can slowly become stepping away from confidence, networks, visibility and even a sense of self. And coming back is often far harder than anyone expects.I wanted this conversation to really help those listening who might feel stuck, forgotten professionally or ...
22 May 2026
Real Talk for Today’s Job Seekers with Lucy Reeves
From the impact of rejection and recruiter ghosting to the emotional toll of long job searches, this conversation shines a light on the challenges many people face but few openly discuss. The episode also dives into mindset, mental health, confidence, ageism in hiring, and how to stay resilient when searching for your next opportunity. Whether you’re currently job hunting, considering a career change, or supporting someone through the process, this episode offers reassurance, practical insig...
7 May 2026
Daniel Shirlaw: The Strength Behind the Career Gap
In this episode of Just Beyond the CV, we sit down with Dan to explore the story behind the career history. While his CV reflects professional success, it doesn’t reveal the resilience, perspective, and personal challenges that have shaped who he is today. From facing cancer at a young age to later becoming an amputee while raising a family, Dan’s journey is one of adapting, rebuilding, and redefining purpose. Together, we discuss mindset, identity, and how life’s biggest challenges can ...
30 Apr 2026
Beyond Labels with Tom Woodhams: ADHD, Challenges, and a Different Kind of Success
In this episode of Just Beyond the CV, I’m joined by Tom, a tech recruiter with over 10 years’ experience, but not your typical recruiter. Tom also codes, giving him a genuine, behind-the-scenes understanding of the world he hires for. Beyond recruitment, he’s a LinkedIn Top Voice, content creator, and a strong advocate for honest conversations around ADHD, neurodiversity, and how our differences shape our careers. Together, we go beyond the highlights to explore the decisions, doubt...
22 Apr 2026
Job Searching with Intention: Lauren Spearman’s Honest Journey
This week on Just Beyond the CV, we’re joined by Lauren Spearman marketer, content creator and advocate for better hiring practices. With a career spanning brands including Sky, Netmums, Benefit Cosmetics and MADE, Lauren shares what her impressive CV doesn’t show, the uncertainty, resilience and turning points behind the scenes. We talk about the reality of job searching in today’s market, candidate experience, salary transparency, values-led career decisi...
16 Apr 2026
Helen Tupper: The Truth Behind the Squiggly Career
The mindset Helen brings is the perfect starting point for Just Beyond the CV. In this episode, we dive into the decisions and doubts no CV can capture, the turning points that shape a meaningful career and how life outside of work influences the paths we take, plus, of course, the infamous confidence gremlins. If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or pressured to follow a certain path, this conversation is for you. Helen’s insights will inspire you to trust your own journey, embrace t...
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