{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/620926e9068eb400129e71c1/65cf5b7e03f1390016070011?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Pete Wallis - Co-Founder, True North Development","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/620926e9068eb400129e71c1/1708087980491-cd04837729acd6d8722389e72ade2c9b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>How does where you grow up determine your future career prospects? </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>And what happens when you're in the top sets at school, but aren't encouraged to pursue higher education?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Pete Wallis is Co-Founder of True North Development, a training consultancy that specialises in Gallup Strengths and links its corporate work to providing free coaching to people from less advantaged backgrounds. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In our conversation, Pete shares: </p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>How growing up on a council estate limited his view of possible careers at an early age </li><li>What the British Army has to offer young people in terms of education, trade and career opportunities </li><li>The power of the Open University in making degree-level education more accessible and affordable </li><li>How identifying your strengths and spending time in outdoor spaces can help people embrace their talents and overcome personal challenges </li><li>Why soft skills training is so powerful in helping people from less advantaged backgrounds to be successful </li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Find out more at: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/truenorthdevelopment/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/company/truenorthdevelopment/</a> </p><p>Connect with Pete: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/petewallis/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/petewallis/</a></p>","author_name":"Toni Kent"}