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Hosted by the Brokerage young professionals. A-Z talks brings you closer to all the topics you want answers to. Disclaimer: All views are our own and not those of the brokerage unless stated otherwise. Follow us/ reach us on: Twitter: @aztalkspodcast @The_brokerage Instagram: @thebrokeragelondon Linkedin: The Brokerage A-Z Talks

A-Z Talks


    • Apr 3, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 27 EPISODES


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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 30:43


    Join young leader Zahra and her friend Christian Hobkirk who is currently doing a degree apprenticeship at JP Morgan - listen to hear his advice and experience of following the non- traditional route. *All of views are his own and to the best of his knowledge, they do not represent the companies view.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 20:58


    Join young leaders Zahra and Sarah in this conversation about the benefits and the downsides of doing a degree or apprenticeship.

    Talking with Tasneem Bhamji, Stategic Director at Lloyds Banking Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 24:39


    Sit down with Young Leader Zahra Ali and Strategy and innovation Director of Lloyds Banking Group, Tasneem Bhamji as they discuss personal journeys. Tasneem lives in London, is originally from Birmingham, is of a working class Indian/Muslim background as well as being the eldest daughter/sibling in a family of four children and therefore truly understands and resonates with the experiences of many of our candidates Tasneem is also the founder of "Out of office real talk" a page dedicated to helping minorities, women and those from underprivileged backgrounds take up space and does so through providing top tips and 1:1 mentoring sessions.

    Episode 20: Surveying the Stock Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 29:52


    Join Young leaders Sophie and Efe in a conversation about the stock market.

    Episode 19: Responding to the cost of living crisis with hosts Aadil & Edna

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 26:40


    This episode explores the cost of living crisis from the perspective of first year and third year University students Aadil and Edna, as well as the perspective of a 2020 graduate, Niha. The episode focuses on struggles, the impact of the cost of living crisis on the mental and physical well being of young people and top tips on how to navigate the cost of living crisis including budgeting, bursaries, part-time jobs and more.

    Episode 18: Questioning race in the workplace: The 'where are you really from' debate with Sophie and Niha

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 48:25


    This episode discusses the experience of those who are not white, or white passing within the work place and exploring themes including debates surrounding identity, religion and slurs which all occur within the working environment.

    Episode 17: Public Speaking and how to master it Ft Razza Zar, Sophie and Efe.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 47:57


    This episode of A-Z talks features specialist coach Razza Zarr share his expertise on communication, public speaking and influence skills with Young Leaders Sophie and Efe.

    Episode 16: Opportunities and Leadership Ft Efe and Yasmine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 21:08


    This week A-Z Talks showcases a throwback episode from this summer featuring young leaders Efe and Yasmine. In this episode they discuss what leadership is to them and the opportunities that allowed them to discover this. The article of the episode comes from the Sunday Times and features our own Efe as he discussed his experience of the Brokerages Reverse Mentoring Scheme with the times.

    Episode 15: Networking and its benefits with Sophie, Efe and Sultan.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 33:12


    Young Leaders Sophie, Efe, and Sultan discuss their thoughts on networking, followed by a discussion on an article from Forbes titled "Ten reasons why networking is essential for your career"

    Episode 17: Persuing Public Speaking Ft Razza Zarr, Sophie and Efe

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 47:57


    In this episode of A-Z Talks, young leaders Sophie and Efe pick the brain of public speaking and personal development coach Razza Zarr following the completion of one of his masterclasses. Razza expertly shares his wisdom on topics such as body language, intonation, and delivery style.

    Episode 14: Mastering memory: Discussing revision tips and how to approach exams with Sophie and Zahra

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 26:24


    Join Sophie and one of our new Young leaders Zahra, hear them talk about what revision tips they have found to be the most effective.

    A-Z Talks Exclusive: Personal Journey's with an associate at Hogan Lovells

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 23:48


    A-Z Talks Exclusive: Personal Journey's with an associate at Hogan Lovells

    A-Z Exclusive: Personal Journey's with a Business Management Manager at Deutsche Bank

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 31:31


    Join us for today's exclusive episode with our Young Leader Ibrahim and Business Management Manager at Deutsche Bank, Rosa Alvarado-Sanchez.

    Episode 11: Let's acKnowledge K: A Discussion about the Key Features of Social Mobility

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 19:32


    Young Leaders Efe and Ayub discuss their thoughts on social mobility, it's effectiveness and criticisms followed by a discussion on an article titled “Can social class hold back your career?”.

    Episode 10: Journaling about J - A Discussion about Personal Journeys

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 23:33


    Young Leaders Ayub and Efe discuss their own personal journeys and what they mean to them as well as their thoughts on an article titled “White private schoolboys ‘are disadvantaged group due to culture war'.

    Episode 9: Let's Investigate I - A Discussion about Intersectionality

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 27:17


    Young Leaders and hosts Edna, Warin and Sophie discuss Intersectionality; what it means to them, their personal experiences and it's implications.

    Episode 8: Lets highlight H: How singing impacts young people w/ Jane Wheeler & Naveen Arles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 43:28


    In today's episode, we will be talking about H- How singing impacts Young People!

    Episode 7- Lets go to G: Going Global: International Student discusses her experiences studying in the UK.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 20:48


    Episode 7: Lets go to G: Going Global: International Student discusses her experiences studying in the UK. We are back! In today's episode we discuss what it is like studying as an International Student. Victoria shares her experiences moving during the pandemic and how she has found studying abroad so far! Follow us to be kept up to date with future episodes.

    Episode 6: Let's Figure out what's F? Financial Markets with Associate Director Oliver (Peel Hunt)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 11:43


    Let's Figure out what's F: Financial Markets In today's episode we are joined by Associate Director Oliver from the M & A team at investment bank Peel Hunt! We discuss all things financial markets and more! Tips on entering the market and different routes to take. Stay tuned for the next episode.

    Episode 5: Lets Evaluate on E: Economics with Presence Plumb & Yasmine Frimpong Manso

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 37:42


    Episode 4: Lets discuss on D: Diversity and Inclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 16:29


    Lets discuss on D- Diversity In today's episode, some of our Brokerage ambassadors discuss diversity and inclusion. We discuss the importance of diversity & inclusion in society alongside, breaking misconceptions and barriers.

    A-Z Talks Exclusive: The values of volunteering.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 16:08


    In today's episode, Year 12 student Wafiya Noushad shares her volunteering experience and top tips! We discuss the importance of volunteering and making a change in your community. Join us soon for another episode.

    Episode 3: Lets Comment on C- Covid impacts (First and Second Lockdown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 28:37


    Lets Comment on C- Covid impacts (First and Second Lockdown) In today's episode, we will be talking about C- Covid impacts (First and Second Lockdown) We are joined by Pamela and Nafizah from the A- Z Talks podcast team.

    Episode 2: Lets Build on B - Brokerage & Black Lives Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 28:06


    In today's episode, we will be talking about

    A-Z Talks Exclusive: Life as a sociology university student/ managing a work-life balance with Joelle Phua.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 19:42


    In today's episode, we will be discussing life as a university student and managing a work-life balance.

    Episode 1- Let's Start With A - A Level

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 31:11


    In today's episode, we will be talking about

    Introducing the A-Z Talks Podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 5:42


    Introducing the A-Z Talks Podcast - Meet the team. Hosted by the Brokerage young professionals. A-Z talks brings you closer to all the topics you want answers to. A-Z Talks is a podcast empowered by Brokerage Ambassadors who unite together to share their opinions on current affairs and discuss issues affecting students from disadvantaged areas. Brokerage Ambassadors work exclusively with The Brokerage in shaping and designing new and existing programmes to help increase candidate engagement. The mission of this podcast is to create an inclusive and innovative space where students can engage in topics that highlight the unique experiences people undergo in life and the kind of world, we envision living in. We want you to leave each episode having found a way to develop yourself and feeling empowered to explore new opportunities. We hope you enjoy!

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