‘How to build a successful career with purpose’ – Northern Lights Podcast Series – Episode 2

In this series Armoghan Mohammed PwC’s regional chair for the North, is in conversation with ‘leading lights’ from across the region, from business leaders to politicians, influencers, pioneers, charity heads, social workers and skilled workers who are making a unique and valuable contribution to the future of the North.

In this second episode ‘How to build a successful career with purpose’ Armoghan speaks with Sir Ian Powell about his purpose led journey from Wolverhampton Polytechnic to Chairman and Senior Partner of PwC and now Chair of Capita.

Sir Ian talks openly about his background, upbringing, his education, work ethic, mentoring, humility and authenticity and the importance of social mobility and getting access to the very best people regardless of the background they come from. He also talks about leadership, authentic interactions and the impact of working closely with the late Gareth Thomas and the use of his phrase ‘be yourself more with skill’.

You can listen to the second episode by clicking here and please don’t forget to subscribe to hear future episodes.