In this episode, Lisa Goodchild shares her insights on empowering students through real-world industry experience and hands-on learning. Lisa dives into how exposing young people to workplaces like TikTok, Google, and Spotify gives them practical skills, leadership opportunities, and a glimpse into potential career paths. She explains why traditional education can sometimes feel like a “tick-box” exercise and how students thrive when they connect their learning to things they are passionate about, from music and film to sustainability and technology.

Lisa also highlights the importance of building networks, taking chances, and staying persistent, sharing stories of young people who have turned opportunities into incredible career growth. She discusses how teachers can learn from industry too, bringing fresh ideas and techniques into schools ...