Be Inspired

Listen to at least one of the podcasts given by a diverse range of leading individuals in their fields.

These Q&A sessions will give you an insight into leading professionals’ personal journeys to success, what motivates them and will include any advice they would give to young people today.

Introduction from Mr Goodyer

George Kruis, England Rugby Player

Pip Marsh, Matthew Bourne Principal Dancer

If you are an aspiring dancer then watch this Q&A with Pip Marsh. Pip was educated at the Royal Ballet School and spent eight years as a member of the Royal Ballet and then with Matthew Bourne’s Adventures in Motion Pictures, where she performed in Cinderella, and danced a number of roles in Swan Lake, including that of the Queen.


Geoff Ramm, UK Enterprise Ambassador

Find out more about the world of media and advertising by watching this Q&A with Geoff Ramm. Geoff is the creator and author of ‘Celebrity Service’, ‘OMG Marketing’ & ‘OMG Strikes Back’. He is a multi-award winning speaker who has challenged audiences across six continents to look deeper, think smarter and create better, leaving you with the mind-set to continually stay ahead of the competition. Geoff has spoken around the world for clients from Honda and British Airways to TATA and SAGE.

Jen Sutton, Advanced Nurse Practitioner in A&E

Find out more about training to be a nurse by watching this Q&A with Jen Sutton. Jen has been working as a nurse in A&E for nine years and gives some helpful hints on applying to study nursing, explains what training is like and also how you can progress within the profession.

Dr Joe Northway, Foundation Year 2 Junior Doctor

If you are interested in medicine and training to be a doctor listen to this Q&A with Dr Northway as he explains advice on applying to study medicine, what training is like and the realities of your first year as a junior doctor.

Dr Charlotte Lemaigre, Clinical Psychologist

If you are interested in finding out more about the field of psychology then watch this Q&A with Dr Lemaigre. Charlotte will tell you about her journey into the field and her career to date, her specific area of specialism being early trauma and mental health, social deprivation and its impact on mental health issues.



Dr Bongani Ndodana-Breen, Musical Composer

If you are interested in the Arts then watch this Q&A with Dr Ndodana-Breen. He holds a PhD in Composition from Rhodes University was awarded the Standard Bank Young Artist Award in 1998 and was one of the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans of 2011. Bogani has written a wide range of music from symphonic work to opera and has received commissions from the Vancouver Recital Society, Madam Walker Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Festival, Luminato Festival and Haydn Festival. He is the composer of Winnie, The Opera based on the life of Winnie Mandela and Harmonia Ubuntu commissioned for and performed by the Minnesota Orchestra.

Paul Gardiner, CEO The Mantis Collection

Find out more about the world of business watch this Q&A with Paul Gardiner. Paul’s hotel brand ‘Mantis’ has a presence across all seven continents, and is known for its positive impact on communities and sustainable conservation through sustainable hospitality management.

Mantis has unearthed destinations for travellers who are searching for transformative experiences to fulfil their curious spirit.

Ben Collingwood, Partner in a Law Firm

Find out more about the field of law by listening to this this Q&A with Ben Collingwood. Ben specialises in advising schools and charities on a wide range of legal matters. He has written and spoken widely on these areas, providing comment in The Times, The Guardian, The Lawyer and Law Society’s Gazette and at BSA. Ben is a member of the Institute of Directors, the Employment Lawyers’ Association and the Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship. LOOK OUT for the CUTE PUPPY in this Q&A!