<![CDATA[Voices Of Career Reality]]>Welcome to Voices of Career Reality - the show where we cut through the highlight reel and talk about what building a career actually looks like. 

No polished success stories. No overnight wins. Just real people, real decisions, real moments of doubt and breakthrough and the honest conversation about what it takes to find your direction and grow in it. 

Every episode, we sit with someone whose voice in careers has a different perspective, in the hope to bring value to your career journey.  

This is Voices of Career Reality.

]]>app.achievermeter.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:37:46 GMTFri, 19 Jun 2026 09:04:17 GMT60AchieverOS<p><i><em>Welcome to Voices of Career Reality - the show where we cut through the highlight reel and talk about what building a career actually looks like.</em></i> </p><p><i><em>No polished success stories. No overnight wins. Just real people, real decisions, real moments of doubt and breakthrough and the honest conversation about what it takes to find your direction and grow in it.</em></i> </p><p><i><em>Every episode, we sit with someone whose voice in careers has a different perspective, in the hope to bring value to your career journey. </em></i> </p><p><i><em>This is Voices of Career Reality.</em></i></p>episodicAchieverOSmarketing@achiever-grp.comno<![CDATA[Stop relying on paper credentials alone. Learn how to perform in the room]]>In this episode, powered by AchieverOS™, we sit down with Fraser Macbeth, Procurement Director for Northern Europe at CBRE Global Workspace Solutions. Having directed commercial and procurement functions across defense (AWE), industrial equipment (JCB), electric commercial vehicles (Volta Trucks), and now international facilities management, Fraser is a master of range and adaptability.


Welcome to voices of career reality. S1 EP 10


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]]>fe17dfe4-ec4e-4bef-ac5e-576f0cffa5e2Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, powered by <b><strong>AchieverOS™</strong></b>, we sit down with <b><strong>Fraser Macbeth</strong></b>, Procurement Director for Northern Europe at CBRE Global Workspace Solutions. Having directed commercial and procurement functions across defense (AWE), industrial equipment (JCB), electric commercial vehicles (Volta Trucks), and now international facilities management, Fraser is a master of range and adaptability.</p><p><br />Welcome to voices of career reality. S1 EP 10</p><p><br />◼ For enquiries and collaborations, send an email to mailto:vocr@achiever-grp.com <br />◼ To power your career velocity, visit app.achievemeter.com<br />#VoicesOfCareerReality #AchieverOS #Procurement #SupplyChain #Leadership #Resilience #CBRE #ExecutiveHiring #PodcastOutNow</p>no00:30:17110Stop relying on paper credentials alone. Learn how to perform in the roomfull<![CDATA[Breaking self-limiting narratives & self-sabotage]]>Host Annalisha Noel sits down with Executive Coach Irene Poku to talk about how we self-sabotage our careers, why good technical people get shoved into bad management roles, and how to stop shrinking yourself at work.

Stop hiding your light. Learn how to manage your own brand!

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]]>4a813a6c-3773-4554-8ed3-fb32c3721dddFri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Host Annalisha Noel sits down with Executive Coach Irene Poku to talk about how we self-sabotage our careers, why good technical people get shoved into bad management roles, and how to stop shrinking yourself at work.</p><p>Stop hiding your light. Learn how to manage your own brand!<br /><br />◼ For enquiries and collaborations, send an email to mailto: <a href="mailto:vocr@achiever-grp.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">vocr@achiever-grp.com</a><br />◼ To power your career velocity, visit <a href="http://app.achievermeter.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://app.achievermeter.com</a><br /><br />#podcast #podcasts #ukpodcast #evidence #skills #growth #careerdevelopment #selftrust #careergrowth  #careeradvice #ExecutiveCoach #impostersyndrome #selfdoubt</p>no00:26:4219Breaking self-limiting narratives & self-sabotagefull<![CDATA[Why 25 Years of Experience Can Still Get Ignored - Voices of Career Reality S1 EP 08]]>Our guest is FCIPS Fellow and Procurement Director Chris Robinson. Chris shares what happens when you look past the polished LinkedIn posts and examine what actually drives career growth. Welcome to voices of career reality. S1 EP 08


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]]>ed130cab-63ce-4202-8820-74926c91c72fFri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Our guest is FCIPS Fellow and Procurement Director Chris Robinson. Chris shares what happens when you look past the polished LinkedIn posts and examine what actually drives career growth. Welcome to voices of career reality. S1 EP 08<br /><br /><br />◼ For enquiries and collaborations, send an email to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:vocr@achiever-grp.com" target="_blank"><b>mailto:vocr@achiever-grp.com</b></a><br />◼ To power your career velocity, visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://app.achievemeter.com" target="_blank"><b>app.achievermeter.com</b></a></p>no00:23:5618Why 25 Years of Experience Can Still Get Ignored - Voices of Career Reality S1 EP 08full<![CDATA[The Real Reason You're Not Getting Hired! - Voices of Career Reality S1 EP 07]]>Annalisha Noel sits down with Hays Senior Recruiter Josh Caple! He reveals what recruiters really think when they see carbon-copy AI applications and how candidates can actually prove their value beyond keywords. Stop guessing what hiring managers want and learn how to show real evidence of your work.

Welcome to voices of career reality. S1 EP 07
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#ai #interview #recruitment #recruiting #jobs #cv

]]>454ef10f-3ad3-48fa-bf91-8208fdf97d93Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>Annalisha Noel sits down with Hays Senior Recruiter Josh Caple! He reveals what recruiters really think when they see carbon-copy AI applications and how candidates can actually prove their value beyond keywords. Stop guessing what hiring managers want and learn how to show real evidence of your work.<br /><br />Welcome to voices of career reality. S1 EP 07<br />◼ For enquiries and collaborations, send an email to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:vocr@achiever-grp.com" target="_blank">mailto:vocr@achiever-grp.com</a> <br />◼ To power your career velocity, visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://app.achievemeter.com" target="_blank">app.achievemeter.com</a><br />#ai #interview #recruitment #recruiting #jobs #cv</p>no00:24:3317The Real Reason You're Not Getting Hired! - Voices of Career Reality S1 EP 07full<![CDATA["Stop Doing Short Courses! (Do This Instead)" - Voices of Career Reality S1 EP 06]]>I looked at a CV online and realized mine was child’s play... it didn’t even tell 20% of my story."

What actually happens when you realize your university degree might not instantly guarantee you a job?

This Friday on Voices of Career Reality, host Annalisha Noel sits down with Manchester Met student and entrepreneur Prosper Onyiwe to unpack the unspoken truths of being a student today.

Welcome to voices of career reality.
For enquiries and collaborations, send an email to vocr@achiever-grp.com To power your career velocity, visit app.achievemeter.com

]]>21f676c1-c2c5-40e7-bf95-0acb1bf727d6Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>I looked at a CV online and realized mine was child’s play... it didn’t even tell <b>20% of my story."</b></p><p>What actually happens when you realize your university degree might not instantly guarantee you a job?</p><p>This Friday on <b>Voices of Career Reality</b>, host <b>Annalisha Noel</b> sits down with Manchester Met student and entrepreneur <b>Prosper Onyiwe</b> to unpack the unspoken truths of being a student today.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to voices of career reality.<br />For enquiries and collaborations, send an email to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:vocr@achiever-grp.com" target="_blank"><b>vocr@achiever-grp.com</b></a> To power your career velocity, visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://app.achievemeter.com" target="_blank"><b>app.achievemeter.com</b></a></p>no00:21:0516"Stop Doing Short Courses! (Do This Instead)" - Voices of Career Reality S1 EP 06full<![CDATA[The Unspoken rule of genuine leadership - S1 EP05]]>Annalisha sits down with early careers talent specialist Jerome Ntumba!
to break down why you should treat your corporate job like school, how to adopt an entrepreneur mindset right now, and what it really takes to walk away from corporate comfort.

Stop waiting for the "perfect time" to own your career path.

For enquiries and collaborations, send an email to vocr@achiever-grp.com To power your career velocity, visit app.achievemeter.com

]]>ef611943-1393-4a64-b409-2144f778c63cFri, 14 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>Annalisha sits down with early careers talent specialist Jerome <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeromentumba/" target="_blank"><b>Ntumba</b></a>! <br />to break down why you should treat your corporate job like school, how to adopt an entrepreneur mindset right now, and what it really takes to walk away from corporate comfort.</p><p>Stop waiting for the "perfect time" to own your career path.<br /><br />For enquiries and collaborations, send an email to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:vocr@achiever-grp.com" target="_blank">vocr@achiever-grp.com</a> To power your career velocity, visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://app.achievemeter.com" target="_blank">app.achievemeter.com</a></p>no00:25:3115The Unspoken rule of genuine leadership - S1 EP05full<![CDATA[The Unspoken Trap of Senior Career Transitions - S1 EP 04]]>

In this episode, Fleur and Annalisha discuss certain overlooked innuendos faced by senior career professionals and how to navigate them.

Ride along for the next best thing if you are an aspiring senior career professional or if you are currently a senior professional.

For enquiries and collaborations, send an email to vocr@achiever-grp.com
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#career #careergrowth #job #jobs #seniorcareerprofessionals #midlevelprofessionals #promotion #vocr #futureofwork #podcast

]]>248e2214-795a-4d10-a686-334d1fa55947Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:45:00 GMT<p></p><p>In this episode, Fleur and Annalisha discuss certain overlooked innuendos faced by senior career professionals and how to navigate them.</p><p></p><p>Ride along for the next best thing if you are an aspiring senior career professional or if you are currently a senior professional.</p><p></p><p></p><p>For enquiries and collaborations, send an email to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:vocr@achiever-grp.com" target="_blank">vocr@achiever-grp.com</a> <br />To power your career velocity, visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://app.achievemeter.com" target="_blank">app.achievemeter.com</a><br /><br />#career #careergrowth #job #jobs #seniorcareerprofessionals #midlevelprofessionals #promotion #vocr #futureofwork #podcast</p>no00:25:2914The Unspoken Trap of Senior Career Transitions - S1 EP 04full<![CDATA[The Cruel Career Lie We Were All Taught To Believe - Voices of Career Reality S1 EP 03]]>We sit with Marilyn Maze, an experienced career coach to get the much-needed insights on spurring career momentum across different sectors.

For collaborations and equiries: vocr@achiever-grp.com
To power your career velocity, visit app.achievemeter.com

#career #careergrowth #job #jobs #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #womeninbusiness #futureofwork #podcast

]]>e07f45e4-076f-4814-a779-4967ad7d2621Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:45:00 GMT<p>We sit with Marilyn Maze, an experienced career coach to get the much-needed insights on spurring career momentum across different sectors.<br /><br />For collaborations and equiries: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:vocr@achiever-grp.com" target="_blank">vocr@achiever-grp.com</a> <br />To power your career velocity, visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://app.achievemeter.com" target="_blank">app.achievemeter.com</a><br /><br />#career #careergrowth #job #jobs #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #womeninbusiness #futureofwork #podcast <br /></p>no00:16:2914The Cruel Career Lie We Were All Taught To Believe - Voices of Career Reality S1 EP 03full<![CDATA[The Truth About Why Degrees Aren't Enough Anymore - Voices of Career Reality S1 EP 2]]>We sit with Dr Steve, a senior lecturer at the University of Salford to get insights on the rapidly changing world of careers from a university leader perspective and how to get ahead of the pack.


For enquiries and collaborations: email vocr@achiever-grp.com
To power your career velocity, visit app.achievemeter.com

#careers #careergrowth #jobs #graduates #jobmarket #uk #futureofwork #podcast #voicesofcareerreality

]]>ba6e1289-8fd2-4618-bb1d-0a7108f1271fFri, 03 Jul 2026 05:45:00 GMT<p>We sit with Dr Steve, a senior lecturer at the University of Salford to get insights on the rapidly changing world of careers from a university leader perspective and how to get ahead of the pack.<br /><br /><br />For enquiries and collaborations: email <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:vocr@achiever-grp.com" target="_blank">vocr@achiever-grp.com</a><br />To power your career velocity, visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://app.achievemeter.com" target="_blank">app.achievemeter.com</a><br /><br />#careers #careergrowth #jobs #graduates #jobmarket #uk #futureofwork #podcast #voicesofcareerreality</p>no00:25:3612The Truth About Why Degrees Aren't Enough Anymore - Voices of Career Reality S1 EP 2full<![CDATA[The Journey of Transition - EP 1]]>We sit with Zeina to get the much-needed insights on navigating career change across different continents, whilst still being present in the lives of loved ones and family as a leading career woman.

For collaboarations and equiries: vocr@achiever-grp.com

To power your career velocity, visit app.achievemeter.com

]]>ad6a97d7-2cfc-4e24-8112-52776c3d9200Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:34:51 GMT<p>We sit with Zeina to get the much-needed insights on navigating career change across different continents, whilst still being present in the lives of loved ones and family as a leading career woman.</p><p></p><p>For collaboarations and equiries: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:vocr@achiever-grp.com" target="_blank">vocr@achiever-grp.com</a></p><p></p><p>To power your career velocity, visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://app.achievemeter.com" target="_blank">app.achievemeter.com</a></p><p></p>no00:28:381The Journey of Transition - EP 1full