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In this week\\u2019s show, Phil talks to Caroline Bedford, the founder and creator of Digital Minds, an award-winning innovation programme. Her forte is embedding design thinking, future-focused skills and a creative mindset within traditional roles in the insurance and corporate tech worlds.

Using her 30+ years of technology and specialty insurance experience, she brings to life discovery, ideation, innovation and cultural change within insurance organisations. She focuses her passion on developing career longevity and digital confidence across all ages and levels. And capability and curiosity in business practitioners of all roles.

She has a deep-seated belief that to future-proof your career, an ever-agile Generalist approach to support industry and customer needs is the key to happy staff, happy leaders and happy clients

Caroline talks to Phil about the value we can find in being as prepared as possible. She also discusses why it\\u2019s wise to accept opportunities when they arise and think about how to action them later.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

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TOP CAREER TIP:

We often find ourselves in situations that with a little thought, we may have been able to predict. The key to success is to be as prepared as possible for as many eventualities as possible.

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WORST CAREER MOMENT

While working for a company, Caroline realized that she did not believe in the company itself or their product. This grated against her values, and proved that being congruent with your company\\u2019s mission is vital.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHT

The day that EDII was incorporated was one of the biggest moments in Caroline\\u2019s career. Starting out on her own was life-changing.

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THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T

Diversity and inclusion in IT is becoming far more widespread, allowing for a greater wealth of talent and skill sets to enter the sector.

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THE REVEAL

What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? \\u2013 It was a challenge

What\\u2019s the best career advice you received? \\u2013 Don\\u2019t wait until you need a network to build one.

What\\u2019s the worst career advice you received? \\u2013 You\\u2019ve started so you have to finish

What would you do if you started your career now? \\u2013 Caroline would delve deep into psychological behavior combined with human and technology.

What are your current career objectives? \\u2013 To create a model and seek partners globally.

What\\u2019s your number one non-technical skill? \\u2013 Being able to raise great questions, improve energy and respect others

How do you keep your own career energized? \\u2013 Perpetual learning

What do you do away from technology? \\u2013 Caroline is a huge fan of science fiction.

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FINAL CAREER TIP

If someone offers you an opportunity, always make sure you say yes first and then figure out how to do it later.

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BEST MOMENTS

(10:31) \\u2013 Caroline \\u2013 \\u201cYou can\\u2019t be inclusive by being exclusive\\u201d

(12:24) \\u2013 Caroline - \\u201cPractice your spontaneity\\u201d

(13:30) \\u2013 Caroline \\u2013 \\u201cWe need to make mistakes in order to learn\\u201d

(15:10)\\u2013 Caroline \\u2013 \\u201cAn interview is an opportunity for you to find out if they are a good fit for you\\u201d

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ABOUT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

\\xa0Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions.\\xa0 Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers.\\xa0 And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey.

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CONTACT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_philburgess

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess

Instagram: https://instagram.com/_philburgess

Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact

Phil is also reachable by email at\\xa0phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast\\u2019s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com

Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer

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ABOUT THE GUEST \\u2013 CAROLINE BEDFORD

Caroline Bedford is the founder and creator of Digital Minds, an award-winning innovation programme. Her forte is embedding design thinking, future-focused skills and a creative mindset within traditional roles in the insurance and corporate tech worlds.

Using her 30+ years of technology and specialty insurance experience, she brings to life discovery, ideation, innovation and cultural change within insurance organisations. She focuses her passion on developing career longevity and digital confidence across all ages and levels. And capability and curiosity in business practitioners of all roles.

She has a deep-seated belief that to future-proof your career, an ever-agile Generalist approach to support industry and customer needs is the key to happy staff, happy leaders and happy clients

CONTACT THE GUEST \\u2013 CAROLINE BEDFORD

LinkedIn:\\xa0https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-bedford-a0225212/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bedfordcj

Website: https://edii.group/