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Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with Alison Sefton | Norwich High School for Girls

Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers podcast, in todays’ podcast Haze Carver, AKA The Zinger chats to Alison Sefton, Head of Norwich High School for girls. Alison has an impressive background, serving in the armed forces and a passionate believer for wellbeing and women’s health. In this episode you’ll hear the passion Alison has for the school’s wellbeing initiative, the Big Sister programme of peer support and on being recognised for the TES Independent School Awards Wellbeing initiative of the year award in 2021. From opening their new EYFS hub in September, to their F24 Greenpower racing team winning the Best Newcomer Award at Hethel test track.   At Norwich High School, we believe passionately in putting girls first. We give a girl the very best opportunities to find her strengths, explore the whole breadth of subject options, and tailor all that we do around her needs as she develops into a young woman. We are a large enough school to provide rich opportunities, but yet small enough that every girl is known and valued. We are ambitious for every girl, whatever her interests, and we give her a wealth of opportunities to discover new avenues. About us Book a visit

Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with Lizzy Dring | Huxley Events

Welcome to our Norfolk Chambers podcast, In todays’ podcast Haze Carver, AKA The Zinger talks to chat to Lizzy Dring, Head of Corporate Events at Huxley Events.  

  Lizzy talks about, ‘bringing teams together is our absolute speciality! Whether this is in a team-building environment through an engaging activity that really gets people to work together, improve communication and achieve their goals, to helping make celebrations so special!Successes included hosting over 100 virtual team experiences for businesses across the globe (including Australia, America as well as for teams based in different countries).

Supporting the Norfolk Chambers with their B2B Exhibition which was one of the biggest business events in Norfolk in 2021.

Team building and activities

Company Parties and events

Learning and development

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Managing Unexpected Growth with NatWest’s Andy Gray

If you’ve had to reassess and shelve some of your businesses goals, then listen in to today’s episode as Andy will share some top tips for Visioning and setting measurable goals to help you grow. Andy Gray is a Local Enterprise Manager at NatWest and is responsible for supporting businesses across the East of England through a range of programmes, services and partnerships all aimed at enabling local enterprises to flourish. This activity includes work with the local LEP, one to one mentoring and attendance at local events. Amongst the programmes Andy will be supporting is NatWest’s Business Builder. Business Builder has been developed and tailored to support businesses and entrepreneurs at all stages in their development whether they are just starting out or already established. The programme is free, and participants don’t have to be a NatWest customer to join. Business Builder includes a portal which hosts modular content of bitesize, self-lead modules which cover the three main pillars of business support: growth, mindset and financial support. It also includes access to a Facebook group with more than 5,000 members to share skills and experiences with.  Business Builder https://natwestbusinessbuilder.com/?ref=SE Strategyzer Strategyzer | Corporate Innovation Strategy, Tools & Training Business model Canvas NatWest | Business Model Canvas – One-page plan (natwestbusinesshub.com) PESTEL PESTLE Analysis | Factsheets | CIPD

Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with Leon Davies, Founder of leondavies.co.uk | 10 ways to save the planet

10 ways to save the planet In this podcast, we chat to Leon Davies, Founder of Leondavies.co.uk. Leon is a Sustainability Specialist. If you keep meaning to make eco-friendly changes in your life but never quite get round to it, then listen in as Leon discusses his Ten ways to save the planet by living more sustainably. We’ll be talking about his journey from serving as an Engineer in the Royal Air Force, to founding a multi award winning Zero emissions taxi service right here in Norwich, testing satellites for Elon Musk, and most recently setting up his own company, Leon Davies.co.uk and becoming a Sustainability Specialist. If you would like to find out more about Leon’s business, you can get in touch with him below leon@leondavies.co.uk

Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with Jason Carlton and James Fowler | Uptech

Welcome to our Norfolk Chambers podcast, in this episode Haze Carver AKA The Zinger chats with tech whizz and Director Jason Carlton and Business Development Manger James Fowler, of Uptech. As one of our Strategic Partners, Uptech work closely with the Norfolk Chambers, James is involved in our Norfolk Knowledge Hub, contributing Uptech’s knowledge, skills and expertise freely to everyone who uses the Hub. Jason discusses what’s new in tech and how upcoming innovations will re-define our workplaces, the resilience and strength of his team and how their core values are pivotal to their success.   Uptech Your Trusted IT Partner and Expert in Managed IT Security Services We believe that every business should have an IT system, that enables them to be more productive and to be more profitable. But even more importantly we want to make the lives of the Business owner and their staff (they use the IT more) easier and more enjoyable. Contact us

Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with Chloe Smith MP & Matt Smith, Evander

Kickstarting careers for young people   Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers podcast – in this episode our CEO Chris Sargisson is talking with Chloe Smith, Member of Parliament and leader of the Norwich for Jobs Programme and also Matt Smith, Human Resources Director at Evander. This podcast was recorded at the Evander Head Office on Broadland Business Park in Norwich. Follow Norwich for Jobs Twitter

Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with Micheal Rooney | Break Charity

In todays’ podcast Haze Carver (The Zinger) is chatting with Michael Rooney, Relationship Development Manager at Break Charity.

The dinosaur trail has become synonymous with Norfolk summer holidays, families walking all over Norfolk having fun supporting Break Charity.

 

 

At Break we give vulnerable children, young people and families the time, support, and care they need to achieve their full potential. Whatever a child’s start in life, we believe that with the right support there is no limit to what they can achieve.

Through innovation, lifelong relationships, and keeping all those we work with at the heart of what we do, we are transforming futures and changing lives. By establishing trusting, positive, and caring relationships with our children, young people and families we can work with them to offer experiences and support beyond what’s expected of us. Whenever the help they need is missing, we are there for them.

Whether that’s through therapeutic services, respite breaks, providing a resilient home or support with parenting, we are committed to supporting them through whatever life has in store.

 

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Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with Fiona Burrage | SOP & Nor-Folk.

Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers Podcast, in todays’ podcast Haze Carver AKA The Zinger chats to the incredible Nor-folk wonder woman that is Fiona Burrage. Fiona is the Creative Director and founder of vegan bodycare brand Sop and lifestyle brand Nor–Folk. She is also host to a retreat, the Water Cabin, set within the Broads National Park, and co-founder of co-working space Studio Inn. Fiona runs an all inclusive football club called Left Field. Fiona has built her companies and passion projects within a framework of a more simplistic and intentional way of living so listen in to find out interested to talk about how you combine this workload and your create and personal mission.   Sop ~ Scents of place is a bodycare and fragrance brand made in Norfolk and inspired by our local landscape and language. All our products are vegan and cruelty-free. Sop wants to put down strong roots to help us grow, which is why our sustainable, nature- nurturing approach is central to our philosophy. Left Field Football Collective #LFFC Water Cabin Shop (this podcast was recorded at the Studio Inn, so expect a creative buzz)

Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with Kathy Ennis | LittlePiggy

Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers podcast, in todays’ episode we’re going to chat to the brilliantly energetic Kathy Ennis, Director and Founder of LittlePiggy. Kathy is an ideas person with 20+ years in Business, an Author, a Mentor and an Entrepreneur –  and one of our most engaged members. From Freelancers, Side Hustles and Solopreneurs to the pandemic opportunities and pushing people to re-evaluate their careers and futures, this is a brilliant podcast to listen to if you’re thinking of starting a side hustle, a new venture or you need to be inspired!     Thousands of people are coming up with brilliant ideas, spotting gaps in the market, transitioning from employee to entrepreneur or turning their hobbies into successful businesses. We will turn your ideas into a brilliant and profitable business. Working together we will cover key areas so that you start your business the right way and nothing is left to chance.   Ten Top Expert tips View Kathy’s Blog here Contact Kathy

Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with John Norfcliffe | Redhead Architects

In todays’ podcast Haze Carver, AKA The Zinger is chatting with John Nortcliffe, Founder and Director of Redhead Architects, an architects firm based in the heart of Norwich. They talk about the challenges and successes of setting up a business just as Lockdown began, starting his career working in practices in London and Bermuda until the pull of living a family life in Norfolk came calling. “The plan is to keep it simple, be nice, work hard and listen to our clients to produce the best designs we can.” Good design made simple Redhead Architects is a chartered practice, located in the heart of Norwich. We deliver new-build and retrofit projects, ranging from one-off homes, city apartments, hotels, commercial and heritage projects. We use sound design principles to seek the potential for joy in every scheme. (No matter how well-hidden). Over the years, we feel lucky to have shared fantastic experiences working with amazing people on a vast array of residential, commercial, education, conservation and master-planning projects both in the UK and Bermuda for several great practices. …Redhead Architects is the culmination of these experiences. Having worked for many practices over the years, we wanted to seek out a better, more collaborative way of working and sharing ideas.  We use simple sketches, BIM models and Virtual Reality to ensure that everyone has a clear understanding of their project, right the way through from concept to completion.  We use these tools to test our ideas and fine-tune our projects throughout the design process and into our production information. Contact us

Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with Gary Parker | EY Incentives

Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers podcast, In todays’ podcast Haze Carver, AKA The Zinger is chatting with Gary Parker, Associate Director at EY Breakthrough Incentives and our very own Andrea Wilson, AKA The Connector, who is working with Gary as his Norfolk Chambers Account Manager. Today we’ll be talking about EY’s Strategic partnership with us, and the innovative and successful projects Gary and his team are working on. EY helps small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who are producing innovating ideas within their sector to claim R&D tax relief as additional government support. You have filed over 1,500 claims to date and have claimed millions of pounds for SMEs. From discussing R&D tax relief, one of the biggest funding mechanisms for research and developing projects to becoming a Strategic Partner with the Norfolk Chambers, Gary talk about his role within EY. About EY

Norfolk Chambers Podcast | with Sarah King and Graham Parfitt | The Matthew Project

Welcome to our Norfolk Chambers podcast! In todays’ podcast Haze Carver AKA The Zinger chats with Sarah King, Fundraising and Events officer at the Mathew Project, and Graham Parfitt, Recovery Hub Manager, from their Next Steps team which is just one of the additional support services the Matthew Project specialise in. Today we’ll be talking about the ways in which TMP support the community and those affected by drugs and alcohol, and how you and your business can get involved to support this incredible charity.   The Matthew Project   Services Outside the Wire Pedal Positive