Duvet Flip

We’re thrilled to announce our latest release with My Duvet Flip! This month, we're diving into the world of Finance, exploring key lessons and opportunities within the industry. This week Jack Parsons interviews Michelle Heywood, Finance Director at easyJet holidays. Discover Michelle's career journey and find out why she chose easyJet, along with exclusive insights into the strategies driving one of the UK's leading holiday companies. Watch the full version on YouTube now Link Below: https://lnkd.in/eNXcdm3m

I like days when the first thing I see on linkedin is a teaser trailer for a podcast featuring Michelle Heywood sharing her words of wisdom with Jack Parsons. But I couldn't share a post without a shameless plug for our career opportunities. We've got a number of vacancies in Michelle's finance team right now (Finance Managers, Analysts and Accountants) so 👋 hello to any finance people who fancy a chat 👋 AND in other related news... Tamer Abujuma recently joined as our specialist finance recruiter. He's a total pro in the finance recruitment world, and an all round good guy. Go send him a connection request!

🌟 How do you turn opportunities into success at every stage of your career? In this episode of My Duvet Flip, we sit down with Michelle Heywood, Finance Director of easyJet holidays, to explore her inspiring journey from processing invoices to leading one of the fastest-growing holiday companies in the UK. 🏖️✈️ Key takeaways from our conversation: 🔑 Put your hand up: Whether you're scared or uncertain, take the leap and learn as you go. 🌍 Mentors matter: Finding the right people to guide and sponsor you can transform your career. 📊 Finance is just the start: Understanding numbers is a gateway to learning every part of a business. For Michelle, inspiring others to step up and push boundaries is her ultimate duvet flip—helping people say YES to opportunities and start their own journeys. 🎧 Tune in now for the full episode and fresh insights to kickstart your day! ✨ What’s YOUR duvet flip? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Our Chief Executive Russell Ferris appeared this week as a guest on the brilliant My Duvet Flip - UK’s Leading Careers Show. Russell sat down with the host, Jack Parsons, for an unmissable conversation covering: 💼 Russell's early career journey 💡 The importance of preparation 🤝 How empathy is an essential trait for all leaders 🏇 The changing worlds of racing, breeding & agri-genomics Watch the full episode at this link - https://lnkd.in/eysUwkap - where you can also find Russell's duvet flip moment - what inspires him to get out of bed every morning! Many thanks to Jack Parsons, Leon Marseglia and the Youth Group team for all the remarkable work you do!

🌟 What drives a CEO to lead with purpose? In this episode of My Duvet Flip, we hear from Russell Ferris, CEO of Weatherbys Ltd, about his journey from farm life to heading a 254-year-old organization at the heart of the racing and breeding industry. 🐴📈 Key takeaways from our conversation: 🔑 Start early: Discipline and hard work lay the foundation for success, no matter the career path. 🌍 Step outside your comfort zone: Travel, embrace new cultures, and learn respect—it’s all part of becoming a better leader. 💬 Take feedback gracefully: Step back, reflect, and use it to grow, even when it stings. For Russell, family is the ultimate duvet flip, fueling his passion to inspire and make a difference. 🎧 Catch the full episode now and start your day with fresh insights! ✨ What’s YOUR duvet flip? Let us know below! 👇

This week, I had the pleasure of joining Jack Parsons as guest on the brilliant My Duvet Flip - UK’s Leading Careers Show. Over a morning coffee we talked career journeys, empathetic leadership, increasingly vital soft skills and the changing industries of racing, breeding and Agri-genomics Huge thanks to Jack and the wider Youth Group team for all the brilliant work you do in engaging and inspiring our young people. The episode is out now and available at this link: https://lnkd.in/gkBAR8vV

Thank you to the awesome Jack Parsons and Leon Marseglia for having me on the latest episode of My Duvet Flip - UK’s Leading Careers Show! In this post-Covid era, the team do sterling work to inspire and guide our future leaders through those crucial early stages of professional life. Over a hot cup of tea, Jack and I touched on some important themes for the next generation: personal brand, resilience, taking perspective and looking out for yourself. It was a privilege to participate. Thank you team for everything you do! The episode, and many others, can be found here: https://lnkd.in/e3RhSn3a

Our CEO, Jonathan Westhoff, recently appeared as a guest on My Duvet Flip - UK’s Leading Careers Show, where he sat down with Jack Parsons, the UK’s Chief Youth Officer, to chat all things #savings, #mortgages, and what gets him out of bed in the morning! Tune in to hear about: 💼 Jonathan’s early career journey 🏡 The challenges of saving for a house deposit ☔ The benefits of having a rainy-day fund 🌳 The amazing career opportunities that West Brom Building Society has to offer. Don't miss it! https://bit.ly/4grwJsQ

Our CEO Jonathan Westhoff recently had the pleasure of being a guest on My Duvet Flip - UK’s Leading Careers Show hosted by Jack Parsons, and what an insightful chat they had! 💡 Jonathan and Jack chatted about a variety of important topics, ranging from help for first-time buyers 🏡, the challenges of saving for a house deposit, the benefits of having a rainy day fund ☔, and lots more. Jonathan also shared his personal experiences and talked about the amazing career opportunities that West Brom Building Society has to offer. Don’t miss the chance to hear about Jonathan's Duvet Flip - what motivates him to get out of bed every morning! Watch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4grwJsQ

💡 Ever wonder what flips the duvet of a CEO every morning? We had an inspiring chat with Jonathan Westhoff, the CEO of West Brom Building Society, who shared his journey from delivering milk in Liverpool to leading a 175-year-old institution with 750 employees. 🚀💼 His wisdom? 💡 Be yourself: Confidence isn’t about pretending—it’s about showing up as you. 🏦 Focus on impact: Success means reflecting the needs of your customers and community. 🏠 Save smart: Aim for three months’ expenses as your safety net. 🔑 Overcome imposter syndrome: It’s all about perspective and believing in your value. Jonathan’s insights are gold for anyone looking to grow, lead, or secure their financial future. So, what’s YOUR duvet flip? Let us know in the comments! 👇 🎥 Watch the trailer now and get inspired!