Pegasus Radio

In the latest episode of the meet the boss series, I am joined by Yusoff Ghaznavi, the Managing Director of MAC Consulting. I have worked with MAC since their inception. Their business was set up in 2009; a brave time in the middle the Global Financial Crisis, but they have gone from strength to strength. Originally focused entirely in Retail, they have now diversified their business across multiple sectors; both public and private and now with 60 fee earners across UK 6 offices. Whenever I describe them to a candidate, I always describe them as an ambitious business that doesn't take itself too seriously - hopefully this comes across. In this episode Yusoff talks about how they diversified their sector and service offering; something many similar businesses with an similar original sector focus to MAC have failed to do. We also have a fairly detailed chat about how technology will change the industry, but also how we need to embrace this change including learning from the young talent entering the industry w

It has been a long six months for us all! I had started doing daily market updates on the podcast back in March, but thought there may be value in giving you an update on the market from a recruiter's perspective. For the links referenced in the episode, please visit: https://www.pegasussearch.com/pr72 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pegasusradio/message

In the latest meet the boss series, I am joined by Beth Revell, co owner of the recently established (January 2020!) The Blue Iris Partnership. This is a great chat where amongst other things we discuss why there are a lack of female leaders in the industry, how collaborating with other small consultancies is enabling their business to work in the public sector, which is traditionally dominated by the larger consultancies. Lastly we discuss Beth's views on the future of the industry. I really enjoyed this chat; You can instantly feel Beth's passion to changing the industry for the better and I think this episode will serve as a real inspiration for any women in the industry keen to progress to management. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pegasusradio/message

In this episode I am joined by Wayne Fletcher; the founder of a relatively new consultancy based out of Sheffield. This is a great episode for anyone thinking about setting up their own consultancy business; Wayne gives an honest take on the challenges of setting up a business including lessons learnt but also gives positive encouragement to those thinking of doing so --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pegasusradio/message

In this episode I ask you three key questions that should help you answer this question. This is a short episode, under 10 minutes but packs some powerful advice and is well worth your time --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pegasusradio/message

In the next episode of the meet the boss series, I am joined by Drew Vince of Pillar Consulting. Pillar are a project management and development management consultancy focused in the Hotel, Residential and Commercial sectors. Trading for just under two years, but really ramping up in the last 8 months when Drew and others joined the existing management team. This is an honest and frank discussion about how Drew sees their business having to navigate the future market and one I think you will get a lot from. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pegasusradio/message

A regular post I am seeing repeated on Linkedin lately goes something like: "I've applied to 150 jobs and had no response" In this short episode I talk through what I think you are doing wrong. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pegasusradio/message

In this episode we discuss the dilemma many face about taking a step back to take a step forward. I talk through in depth why teh following may be good reasons for considering doing so:  You have the wrong badge relative to the market  You are underpaid for that level  You have hit a glass ceiling where you are  You are concerned about the viability of your current employer  You are fundamentally unhappy where you are   For links to other episodes, please do go the episode page on our website: https://www.pegasussearch.com/pr69 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pegasusradio/message

In this episode, I am joined by Jonathan Smith of Alinea Consulting. Jonathan has been a QS for over 40 years, and in our chat he talks about the early days as a QS, through to when he first used a computer, and the ongoing evolution of the quantity surveying discipline. We look to the future and discuss the challenges the discipline has to stay relevant and continue to develop in an ever changing technological landscape. This is a must listen for young QSs, but also for anyone interested in the development of the profession. Here is Jonathan's original post on Linkedin that prompted me to organise our chat; https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6679296191722725376/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pegasusradio/message

In this episode I am joined by HR expert Suzie Bogle, of Breathing Space HR. Suzie has over twenty years of HR experience including working for major corporates. She now runs an outsourced HR consultancy and has clients from as small as 2 people right up to a business of over 400 people. She also works for many businesses in construction, so knows the sector well. This is a wide ranging discussion, however we cover three main points that I think you will all find useful; The Furlough / JRS and how it is changing and the impacts that has The redundancy process The gathering holiday liability and how to best handle it This episode is a must listen both for employers and employees; I am well versed in HR related issues given what I do for a living, but I certainly learnt a lot. Should you wish to engage with Suzie; here are her contact details; https://www.linkedin.com/in/suziebogle/ suzie.bogle@breathingspacehr.co.uk https://breathingspacehr.co.uk/   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pegasusrad

In this episode I am joined by Niall Aitken of Exigere, a pure cost consultancy, just under 50 heads and London based. 80% of their work is in the office sector and Niall gives some unique insights into the sector, that I think you will find both interesting and encouraging. We also talk about looking after staff and developing young talent. Lastly we discuss how tech is changing the industry and the importance of embracing and sharing data. This is a great chat that you will no doubt get a lot from --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pegasusradio/message

In this episode I am joined by Ian Brazier; founder and MD of Adeo.  Adeo are a small but growing consultancy who primarily provide commercial management to tier 1, 2 and 3 contractors. This is a great chat where, amongst other things,  we discuss the implications of the delayed but still coming changes to IR35 and how adaptation to the changes in technology will still be some way off to the contracting world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pegasusradio/message

Today I am joined by Matt Summerhill,Managing Partner of the Yorkshire and Humberside region of Rider Levett Bucknall. Matt has been "Man and Boy" at RLB as they say including working under the late great David Bucknall. This is a great discussion where Matt gives his views about work going forward and how hopefully we will see more investment in the North. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pegasusradio/message

In the first of the meet the boss series, I chat with Andy Dedman; Partner at Robinson Low Francis. Andy started life as an MEP QS, rising through the ranks at Mott Green Wall; a niche M&E Cost Consultancy that was eventually acquired by Davis Langdon, where he rose to Partner, before they themselves were acquired by Aecom, where Andy remained at for several years before joining Robinson Low Francis. This is a great chat; Andy has a very pragmatic view of things and speaks a lot of sense; I am sure you will find this a great listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pegasusradio/message

This is the first of Paul's (under) 3 minutes briefings! In it you will learn five key questions/points you need to ask/use when considering a new employer if you are pre-APC --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pegasusradio/message

In today's episode, I am joined by Matthew Easton, Matthew is a coach who helps high achieving construction professionals get what they want in their career and life. I first came by Matthew after putting out a bit of a rant / cry for help as the lockdown began in late March. I have found our coaching sessions invaluable in terms of giving me focus over both the short and long term and I do think Matthew could be of help to you! This episode dives into coaching as well as succession planning and leadership. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pegasusradio/message

In this episode I discuss the importance of holding your standards when job seeking; what I mean by this is to be picky about which recruiters you engage with and which employers you consider joining. I go in to some depth as to why both of these are important. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pegasusradio/message

In this episode I answer the questions I am getting asked most often currently; Should I worry if I am on furlough? When is the right time to move jobs? Should I try to move sector? What will flexible working look like going forward? Do I have to return to the office? What opportunities exist internationally? Links to other episodes discussed: How long should I stay in my current role? - https://bit.ly/2TRjBoL Should you be a specialist or a generalist in terms of sector? - https://bit.ly/36GmPkh My Linkedin post about days in office: https://bit.ly/2zKRroL --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pegasusradio/message

We find ourselves in challenging times at present and I am sure some of you are struggling with your career choices at present. In this episode I was keen to share 7 career principles that work in any market condition. I hope this allows you to make more informed choices about your career. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pegasusradio/message

Today I am joined by Sharon Mault, who lives in France but works in Geneva so was able to give me a unique perspective on how differently France and Switzerland were responding to Covid-19. A fascinating chat. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pegasusradio/message