<![CDATA[Go Glocal]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:13:04 +0000Captivate.fmEllen Wanghttps://artwork.captivate.fm/96c62685-689f-49d0-b41a-b40e0ee81297/ddw9ysf8VT5DLCR9VvbLGbe4.pngGo GlocalEllen WangEllen WangWelcome to the Leeds University Business School ‘Go Glocal’ Podcast, the series that aims to connect you with Leeds University Business School alumni and current students to discuss transforming your academic and professional careers by having a ‘Glocal’ mindset. Going ‘Glocal’ is about thinking globally and acting locally, ensuring that you have an open and globalised perspective and using it to benefit yourself and those around you, whether it is your studies, your peers, your colleagues, or your work. We are very excited to welcome guest speakers from various disciplines and industries to talk about their journey at Leeds University Business School and beyond, and how they have utilised ‘Glocalisation’ to their advantage. The podcasts will be released on a weekly basis along with our interactive blog post, which summarizes the key takeaways that our speakers have to offer.https://go-glocal.captivate.fmnoepisodicIn Conversation with Nishant NishantIn Conversation with Nishant NishantThis week on the Go Glocal podcast, we had the pleasure to welcome Nishant Nishant, who graduated from the Executive MBA in 2014. Since graduating from LUBS, Nishant has worked in various roles across Leeds and London, and has since relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, to take up the role of Senior Director, Programme Executive of Innovation and Transformation at Salesforce. Listen now to hear how Nishant resonates with glocalisation, and to find out how you can develop a global mindset. Read the blog here.

]]>This week on the Go Glocal podcast, we had the pleasure to welcome Nishant Nishant, who graduated from the Executive MBA in 2014. Since graduating from LUBS, Nishant has worked in various roles across Leeds and London, and has since relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, to take up the role of Senior Director, Programme Executive of Innovation and Transformation at Salesforce. Listen now to hear how Nishant resonates with glocalisation, and to find out how you can develop a global mindset. Read the blog here.

]]>8fc69868-f20a-41b9-bebd-17680c03fdf8Wed, 30 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +000028:14nofull110Ellen WangIn Conversation with Manar Al HinaiIn Conversation with Manar Al HinaiThis week on the Go Glocal podcast, we had the pleasure to welcome Manar Al Hinai, who graduated from MA Diversity Management in 2009. Since graduating from LUBS, Manar has worked as a Branding Consultant and writer before becoming an Entrepreneur. Listen now to hear how glocalisation has helped support Manar through her journey.  Read the blog here.

]]>This week on the Go Glocal podcast, we had the pleasure to welcome Manar Al Hinai, who graduated from MA Diversity Management in 2009. Since graduating from LUBS, Manar has worked as a Branding Consultant and writer before becoming an Entrepreneur. Listen now to hear how glocalisation has helped support Manar through her journey.  Read the blog here.

]]>e6ff77b3-458f-410d-a803-05c7936c1e74Thu, 24 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +000030:02nofull19Ellen WangIn Conversation with Natasha Babar-EvansIn Conversation with Natasha Babar-EvansThis week, we invite Natasha Babar-Evans, Chief Operating Officer at Wizu Workspace, who graduated from LUBS in 2016. Natasha has gained a multitude of experience in various industries before embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship. This week, she discusses how thinking globally has helped steer her strategy at Wizu Workspace, and offers insights onto how to become a successful entrepreneur. Read the blog here.

]]>This week, we invite Natasha Babar-Evans, Chief Operating Officer at Wizu Workspace, who graduated from LUBS in 2016. Natasha has gained a multitude of experience in various industries before embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship. This week, she discusses how thinking globally has helped steer her strategy at Wizu Workspace, and offers insights onto how to become a successful entrepreneur. Read the blog here.

]]>52ee0323-2919-4a3f-a390-97fb66a52fecFri, 18 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +000028:44nofull8Ellen WangIn Conversation with Roland MaposaIn Conversation with Roland MaposaThis week we had the pleasure to invite Roland Maposa, a current Postgraduate Researcher in the International Business Division at Leeds University business School. Roland is no stranger to us, as he has completed both his undergraduate and masters programmes at the University of Leeds before embarking on his research journey. This week, Roland discusses how glocalisation impacts his academic career, and shares tips on how to be an effective networker.

Read the blog here.

]]>This week we had the pleasure to invite Roland Maposa, a current Postgraduate Researcher in the International Business Division at Leeds University business School. Roland is no stranger to us, as he has completed both his undergraduate and masters programmes at the University of Leeds before embarking on his research journey. This week, Roland discusses how glocalisation impacts his academic career, and shares tips on how to be an effective networker.

Read the blog here.

]]>ea3b295d-3b53-412e-84f4-27566d514d89Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +000028:43nofull17Ellen WangIn Conversation with Sorav JainIn Conversation with Sorav JainThis week on the Go Glocal podcast, we invited MSc International Marketing Management alum Sorav Jain, who graduated from Leeds University Business School in 2008. Sorav is an expert in digital marketing, and he is the founder of both echoVME, an award-winning Digital Marketing Agency, and Digital Scholar Training Institute.

Listen now to hear more about his journey and learn tips on how to become a successful entrepreneur! 

Read the blog here.

]]>This week on the Go Glocal podcast, we invited MSc International Marketing Management alum Sorav Jain, who graduated from Leeds University Business School in 2008. Sorav is an expert in digital marketing, and he is the founder of both echoVME, an award-winning Digital Marketing Agency, and Digital Scholar Training Institute.

Listen now to hear more about his journey and learn tips on how to become a successful entrepreneur! 

Read the blog here.

]]>cc03bbaa-9f0f-4b33-91a3-0b8e0ceff8caThu, 03 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +000037:51nofull16Ellen WangIn conversation with Steven MarcelinoIn conversation with Steven MarcelinoThis week we spoke with Steven Marcelino, who graduated with a degree in BSc International Business and Finance in 2013. Steven now works as a Client Engagement Lead at Accenture and has worked on many inspiring projects in his role. Listen today to hear Steven discuss how to build your skillset in preparation for the world of work!

Read the blog here.

]]>This week we spoke with Steven Marcelino, who graduated with a degree in BSc International Business and Finance in 2013. Steven now works as a Client Engagement Lead at Accenture and has worked on many inspiring projects in his role. Listen today to hear Steven discuss how to build your skillset in preparation for the world of work!

Read the blog here.

]]>7fc82e85-c8ad-4c41-b553-a08db7e2e4a2Thu, 27 May 2021 06:00:00 +000032:13nofull15Ellen WangIn conversation with Franks FengIn conversation with Franks FengThis week, we invite BA Social Policy and Politics student Franks Feng, who is currently in position as the first International Student Officer at Leeds University Union. This week, Franks shares his perspectives on how to overcome the challenges faced as an international student throughout the pandemic and beyond.

Read the blog here.

]]>This week, we invite BA Social Policy and Politics student Franks Feng, who is currently in position as the first International Student Officer at Leeds University Union. This week, Franks shares his perspectives on how to overcome the challenges faced as an international student throughout the pandemic and beyond.

Read the blog here.

]]>24e6d2f7-9a4f-485c-8169-743c7c58c810Thu, 20 May 2021 06:00:00 +000020:43nofull14Ellen WangIn conversation with Mursal HedayatIn conversation with Mursal HedayatThis week, we invite BSc Economics alumna, Mursal Hedayat MBE, to discuss how to develop a glocal mindset in social entrepreneurship. Mursal is an award-winning innovator and entrepreneur, who co-founded, and is the current CEO of Chatterbox.

Read the blog here.

]]>This week, we invite BSc Economics alumna, Mursal Hedayat MBE, to discuss how to develop a glocal mindset in social entrepreneurship. Mursal is an award-winning innovator and entrepreneur, who co-founded, and is the current CEO of Chatterbox.

Read the blog here.

]]>d388390f-0c04-4b5e-a06c-9fc8ef771b70Thu, 13 May 2021 06:00:00 +000025:19nofull13Ellen WangIn conversation with Dr Adam KassabIn conversation with Dr Adam KassabThis week, we invite MA Politics and International Resources Alum, Dr Adam Kassab, to share his journey after graduating from Leeds, and his advice for forging a successful career in international environments.

Read the blog here.

]]>This week, we invite MA Politics and International Resources Alum, Dr Adam Kassab, to share his journey after graduating from Leeds, and his advice for forging a successful career in international environments.

Read the blog here.

]]>651ecbef-78ab-4873-b5e7-1de49282565bThu, 06 May 2021 06:00:00 +000030:38nofull12Ellen WangIn Conversation with Yasmin AkramIn Conversation with Yasmin AkramThis week it is the turn of Yasmin Akram, a final year BSc International Business student, to share her thoughts on the topic of glocalisation, as well as discussing the challenges she has faced in the last year in the midst of the pandemic and how to overcome them.

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]]>This week it is the turn of Yasmin Akram, a final year BSc International Business student, to share her thoughts on the topic of glocalisation, as well as discussing the challenges she has faced in the last year in the midst of the pandemic and how to overcome them.

Read the blog.

]]>85a722a6-f775-4808-b88c-7512a7f8769fWed, 28 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +000011:56nofull11Ellen Wang