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1. If Huda can, I can
28:12||Season 1, Ep. 1In this debut episode of Finding Your North Star, host Kai Ojo (CEO of Planisware UK and Chair of Salford Business School’s Industry Advisory Board) is joined by Accounting & Finance students Huda Sadik Agham and Harry Tooley for a candid, student-led conversation about what it really takes to build a career today.Together they explore what it really takes to stand out as a student, how early experiences shape career direction, and why adaptability matters just as much as technical knowledge.Kai reflects on his own career journey and shares what he’s learned about progression, risk-taking and learning on the job.The conversation also dives into AI and the future of work, and how students can make sense of a rapidly changing landscape without losing direction.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed on this podcast are strictly personal and do not represent the stance of any employer.
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4. How to Handle Pressure
23:35||Season 1, Ep. 4How to Handle Pressure - Stanley Grills KaiSalford Business School Accounting & Finance student Stanley Ofogba questions Kai Ojo, podcast host and chair of the school's Industry Advisory Board, about pressure, networking, realising your potential, avoiding burnout and what students should - and should not - do now to benefit their future careers.#pressure #career #studentssuccess3. Your Unique Journey
27:18||Season 1, Ep. 3"I've found power in embracing my unique story, being intentional to be seen, and raising my authentic voice to be heard to inspire and uplift others."In the third episode of Finding your North Star, host Kai Ojo and Maudlyn Akosua Awuku discuss Maudlyn's journey to discover and present her authentic self while founding the Anijie Global Foundation, winning the Young Achiever Award and being recognised as one of the 50 Influential African Women in Development Award. Maudlyn currently serves as Ghana's Delegate and UN Women UK's Delegate to the UN Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations.Find out more about Maudlyn Akosua Awuku at https://maudlynakosuaawuku.com.#womensrights #ghana #volunteer #youngachievers2. Leaders and students
17:15||Season 1, Ep. 2In Episode 2 of Finding Your North Star, Accounting & Finance student Saba Sherafat sits down with Kai Ojo, CEO of Planisware UK and Chair of Salford Business School's Industry Advisory Board. Drawing on his own journey from engineering into senior leadership, Kai shares the experiences that shaped his career and the lessons he wishes he'd known earlier. They discuss how leadership evolves over time, the growing importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and why technical expertise alone is no longer enough for long-term success. The conversation also explores the opportunities and challenges created by artificial intelligence, how students can develop confidence alongside capability and what employers are really looking for as technology continues to reshape the world of work. From navigating career decisions to building skills that last beyond graduation, this episode offers thoughtful insights for students and early-career professionals looking to find their own direction.#leadership #studentsuccess #equitymatters