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Walking the Walk

At TalkTalk we are helping keep Britain connected at one of most challenging times in our country"s recent history. Hear inspiring inside stories from some of the people who work here, and why it’s a great place to work. www.talktalkgroup.com

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19:49

Denise Maskew: Woman in Tech, Mentor, Inspirational

Walking the Walk ·

2024/03/07

An integral lead in TalkTalk’s Women in Tech employee network, Denise Maskew tells her own career story and how she’s navigated an industry largely dominated by males.We spoke to Denise for International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is ‘inspire inclusion’ and Denise perfectly embodies both of these terms. She tells us how the power of networks and mentoring have shaped her path, and why everybody’s welcome in the community - regardless of job title and gender. There’s an abundance of

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24:55

Chris Pope: Supportive, Empathetic, Inclusive

Walking the Walk ·

2023/05/17

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is anxiety. The annual campaign is an opportunity for us to open up and start conversations, while increasing awareness and understanding of anxiety. But not just for one week…TalkTalk’s Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Chris Pope is somebody who stands by this – working to support others all year round. He is a facilitator at one of the Andy’s Man Club groups, which meet every Monday evening, across the UK, at 7pm. Andy’s

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14:48

Ian Kenworthy: Intern, Curious, Confident

Walking the Walk ·

2023/04/05

This Autism Acceptance Month, we spoke to Ian Kenworthy. Ian is a People Operations Administrator who joined TalkTalk via the Employ Autism programme, which was created alongside TalkTalk’s long-standing charity partner Ambitious About Autism. He tells guest presenter Kacee how the role was recommended to him and the reasons why he chose TalkTalk - due to the inclusive culture.Employ Autism is programme providing a 6-month placement within the business, which includes various other layers

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14:22

Dean Williamson: Sales Exec, Magician, Mind-reader

Walking the Walk ·

2023/03/01

Do you really know your colleagues? Today we learned that Dean, our Enterprise New Business Sales Executive, can read minds… so naturally we’re slightly nervous when he’s around now. Fresh from the annual Magic Convention in Blackpool’s famous Winter Gardens, we spoke to Dean on the latest episode of Walking the Walk to find out exactly what it means to be in the ‘Magic Circle’ and how he juggles life between a full-time career and magic. Something that he describes in great detail, with

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17:15

Sam Davys: MBE, Mother, Motivator

Walking the Walk ·

2023/01/25

#BeMoreSam – it may have just been a mid-podcast joke, but TalkTalk’s Equality & Future Talent Manager Sam Davys returned from maternity leave to find out she’s been awarded an MBE. In the King’s first ever honours list. And as one of the youngest recipients, what an achievement!In the latest episode of Walking the Walk, Sam explains how all her hard work, goal setting and goal getting had led to her position as (what some may describe) ‘office royalty’. The driving force of the

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18:29

Ashling Middleditch: Dyslexic Thinker, High...

Walking the Walk ·

2022/10/26

It’s Dyslexic Awareness Month and in the latest episode of Walking the Walk we speak to TalkTalk’s Service Improvement Manager Ashling Middleditch.As a child, Ashling faced challenges such a concentration and presentation – but performed highly academically and with interpersonal skills, being curious and problem solving. In her late 20s, she was diagnosed with Dyslexia, something she refers to as a ‘difference’. She tells guest presenter Kacee Fennelly how this is common particularly for

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13:10

Drew Cockton and Todd Bennett: LGBTQ+ Business...

Walking the Walk ·

2022/10/06

In this week’s episode of Walking the Walk, guest presenter Kacee Fennelly talks to Drew Cockton, founder of the North West LGBTQ+ Business Awards, and Todd Bennett, chair of TalkTalk’s LGBTQ+ network TalkPride. Together, they discuss challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in business and explore how opportunities like these awards are important to continue supporting and shining a light on the achievements and resilience of its members following the pandemic. Small business owner Drew

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11:26

Hannah Nunn, Kickstart Coffee Founder: Selfless,...

Walking the Walk ·

2022/08/03

In the latest episode of Walking the Walk, guest presenter Kacee Fennelly speaks to Hannah Nunn from Kickstart Coffee. TalkTalk’s Salford HQ has updated its Quayside restaurant offering for employees, and part of this sees the introduction of Kickstart Coffee – a not-for-profit coffee which funds children’s education in Uganda. The sale of coffee at TalkTalk is currently paying for two teachers as well as food for the community children. Hannah explains how she changed her life from

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14:58

Patience Ali: Field Engineer, Mum, Talented

Walking the Walk ·

2022/06/22

“…in this digital world… being a jack of all trades is the best because you’re bringing in a pool of skills and that’s exciting in any organisation…”. In this week’s podcast, presenter Dominic Laurie interviews TalkTalk’s first female Field Engineer Patience Ali. As a child, Patience was introduced to the world of telephone lines and engineering with her father in Zimbabwe – and after a wealth of different jobs, experiences and careers, she’s doing a role that her father would be most

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13:05

Vicki Jones: Volunteer, Manager, Selfless

Walking the Walk ·

2022/06/01

Throughout Volunteering Week 2022, we spoke to Vicki Jones – Programme Manager at TalkTalk. Vicki has been at St John Ambulance volunteer for over eight years – something she’s very passionate about. Before embarking on her career in tech, Vicki had a strong interest in becoming a paramedic so volunteering alongside her day job allows her to succeed in both her career and her dream. Vicki says most of her ‘free’ time is spent volunteering – not just for St John Ambulance. Vicki was also

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12:32

Carolyn Bunting: CEO, mum, autism advocate

Walking the Walk ·

2022/05/11

Presenter Dominic Laurie speaks to Carolyn Bunting, CEO of Internet Matters, which partners with TalkTalk and other Internet Service Providers to help parents with advice on how their children can go online safely. As well as having a busy career, Carolyn is a mum of a boy with autism. She tells Dominic some great advice on how to get and manage the diagnosis, and then move forward to create a fun fulfilling life for all they family. For more info about Internet Matters and to access

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17:40

Rachel Ledson, TalkTalk, and Emilie Fellingham,...

Walking the Walk ·

2022/04/27

Presenter Dominic Laurie speaks to Rachel Ledson from TalkTalk’s Neurodiversity employee network and Emilie Fellingham from TalkTalk’s charity partner Ambitious about Autism. Together, they explore how neurodiversity affects everybody differently. And how we can tailor our approach to people and challenge ourselves - to be more inclusive, kind and flexible. To support and accommodate everybody’s needs in the workplace so they can feel and work at their best. Ambitious about Autism is the

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15:25

Kelly Lee: Mum, Warrior and Inspiration

Walking the Walk ·

2022/04/20

In this week’s podcast, presenter Dominic Laurie speaks to Sales Optimisation Specialist and TalkNeurodiversity employee network member Kelly Lee about the challenges she faced when getting an Autism diagnosis for her son Leighton. Kelly shares her story with us during World Autism Acceptance Month to help others and give advice to anybody else who may be experiencing a similar challenge – but highlights no two journeys are the same.

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13:05

Jamie Woodruff: Technical Director at Metrix Cloud

Walking the Walk ·

2022/02/16

In this week’s podcast, presenter Dominic Laurie speaks to one of the UK’s leading online security experts Jamie Woodruff about the risks online – and how we can keep ourselves safe. As we continue to increase our online presence, through work and play, the secure ownership of our digital assets, settings and passwords is vital. And the creation of new 3D virtual worlds through the metaverse brings even more need for online safety, as Jamie explores with Dom.

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16:44

Karen Quinn: Leadership and Management Coach at Raise...

Walking the Walk ·

2022/02/09

This week is National Apprenticeship Week 2022 – a time for us all to celebrate learners, wherever and whatever they may be studying. At all levels. TalkTalk has over 100 employees studying for apprenticeship qualifications across the business.In this week’s podcast, presenter Dominic Laurie speaks to Karen Quinn - from apprenticeship provider Raise The Bar - and TalkTalk apprentice Catherine Hakki. Raise The Bar and TalkTalk recently worked together to create a brand-new Women in

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Carol Halford: Manager, Greater Manchester Good...

Walking the Walk ·

2022/02/04

This week, TalkTalk progressed its commitment to good employment within the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter – upgrading to Membership status. This means TalkTalk puts that commitment into action and excels in all the required characteristics.In the latest episode of Walking The Walk, presenter Dominic Laurie talks to Carol Halford, Manager at Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, about what the Charter means for businesses and employees. Carol says the Charter is open to

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12:23

Darren Burns: The Timpson Foundation

Walking the Walk ·

2022/01/26

The Timpson Foundation was set up by Timpson CEO James Timpson to rehabilitate prison leavers with supported employment. So much so that over 10% of its workforce is now made up of prison leavers. They have a strong belief for giving people a second chance. The risk-assessment and interview process includes a full disclosure and existing colleagues have embraced the work culture that the team has created. Darren tells presenter Dominic Laurie about the process and how throwing this lifeline

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9:19

Patricia Tarr: Caterer, Leader, Traveller

Walking the Walk ·

2021/12/22

Two women with similar first names run TalkTalk. One is our CEO Tristia Harrison. The other is Trish, who looks after the catering team, and therefore looks after all of us too. She is a great personality and known to anyone who works at our HQ Soapworks. In our last Walking the Walk this year, we hear from someone who has had to adapt more than most to these extraordinary circumstances we have been living through the last two years. Without her and her team’s efforts, we couldn’t have

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11:39

Richard Howson: Network Engineering Director, Dad,...

Walking the Walk ·

2021/12/13

Recent COVID guidance means many people will be spending more time working from home during the day, with potentially more nights in streaming and gaming. When you add on big events like Amazon football, we expect broadband usage on our network to significantly increase over the coming weeks. We’ve invested in our network capacity over the pandemic to ensure we keep customers connected in periods of peak demand. Our network engineering director told Dominic Laurie how his team had been

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12:08

Martina Cotichella: Product Manager, Comic, Proud

Walking the Walk ·

2021/12/08

Ever imagined that your day-to-day work could translate into stand-up comedy? Martina Cotichella did just that. TalkTalk’s Product Portfolio Manager says ‘it’s all about developing a product, and differentiating your product from the rest of the comedians’ and ‘being really agile’.Martina talks to presenter Dominic Laurie about how she turned a big and personally distressing life change into comedy – and a brand new challenge. She says she’s ‘not afraid’ of anything anymore. She explains

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