How does technology influence our lives, work and relationships? Join Cisco co-hosts Collette and Rosie as they embrace a balanced life in the tech world and interview inspiring guests. Disclaimer: We like things explained simple. We’ll take the tech acronyms out and put the fun in.

Cisco UK & Ireland Podcast: Decoding Life in The Tech World

In part one of this special launch episode, Rosie and Collette share their career journeys and talk about their current roles at Cisco. They also chat to former Cisco UK & Ireland Podcast host, Justin Woolen, about his job, his dog, his drill bits and how he really feels about handing over the podcast to two millennials.

Episode 1, Part 1: Jobs, Dogs, Millennials

In part two of this special launch episode, Rosie and Collette chat to best-selling author, former primary school teacher and all-round funny guy Gavin Oattes (https://gavinoattes.com/) as he shares how we can inject joy into our lives every day and why we should always strive to be the milk. Disclaimer: This episode contains language that is considered vulgar or offensive by some listeners.

Episode 1, Part 2: Inject Joy in Your Life

Trailer - Decoding Life in The Tech World

In this month’s episode Collette and Rosie dive into the world of Cisco Meraki as they’re joined by colleagues Gary Daly and Joe Weiss to hear all about how Meraki’s technology is helping businesses to simplify the deployment of WI-FI, routers, sensors and more and to kick off the new year they’ll be discussing what they are all doing to set themselves up for the year ahead through various self-care methods.

Episode 2: Simplifying sensors and “switching” off with Cisco Meraki

In this month’s episode we’re celebrating National Apprenticeship Week! Collette and Rosie will be chatting to David Meads, Chief Exec of Cisco UKI, as he shares his thoughts on the importance of mentors, developing skills and diversity in the workplace - and puts the pressure on Collette and Rosie in a fun game of “Ping2Win”. There’s also a great conversation with some of our most recent Cisco apprentices who share their apprenticeship journeys and career highlights so far!

Episode 3: Leadership, mentorship and apprenticeships!

In this month’s episode, Rosie and Collette are joined by Ishbell MacPhail, Country Leader for Cisco Scotland who shares her journey from growing up on a remote Scottish Island (with no internet or landline!) to a wide-spanning career in the tech world. 🙌 

She offers some great insights for anyone looking to move into the technology sector with personal anecdotes of what she has learned along the way, as well as some guidance on how to seek and make the most of a good mentor. A fun, easy listen to kick off the Cisco UKI Podcast for 2023! 🎉

Episode 12: From Island life to life in Tech – a cosy chat with Ishbell MacPhail

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