Lemme 'splain podcast: for when there is too much to sum up

How have small satellites helped to create a space industry in Scotland?
Today we’re talking with Craig Clark, Professor of Practice for Space at University of Strathclyde

In this conversation, we discuss:
➔ creating a company for aerospace
➔ how small satellites enable innovation
➔ where small satellites are a better option rather than traditional large-scale
➔ environmental benefits of using small satellites
➔ Waking up to find discover NASA’s ordered from your e-commerce site! 👍

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Connect with Craig: www.linkedin.com/in/craigsclark

Space Scotland: https://spacescotland.org/

ClydeSpace: https://www.aac-clyde.space/

#technology #aerospace #scotlandIsNow #satellites #engineering #universityofStrathclyde #satellites #space

Why the tech community shouldn't sleep on Scotland

How do you foster a tech community that not only develops jobs, but also keeps the spirit of the city it’s in?
Today we’ll talk about that with Alisdair Gunn, Project Director for the Glasgow City Innovation District
In this conversation, we discuss:
➔ the support of the Scottish government for development of tech in Glasgow
➔ how the evolution of hybrid working is helping companies to expand into Scotland
➔ plans for the future
➔ fostering Glasgow’s economy while avoiding pushing out Glaswegians
➔ the importance of maintaining Glasgow’s roots as a manufacturing center

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Connect with Alisdair: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisdairgunn/

Connect with the Glasgow City Innovation District: https://www.glasgowcityinnovationdistrict.com/

#technology #Scotland #Glasgow #ScotlandIsNow #businessDevelopment

What does it look like to teach at home from 0 to High School?
Today we’re talking with Meg Ebba, writer, mother of three, and inadvertent neighborhood celebrity during Covid.
We talk about what it takes to legally homeschool three children from birth to high school.

In this conversation, we discuss:
➔ What led to the decision to teach from home
➔ Resources and the path for homeschooling
➔ What do you get as proof that you know what you know?
➔ When it’s appropriate to send kids to “regular” school for certain subjects
➔ How to avoid being on a watchlist while ordering supplies to teach science
➔ Community available to homeschooling parents
➔ Why sometimes homeschooling is for the parents, and sometimes it’s for the kids
➔ the fun of living in New Hampshire, where the state motto is “Live Free or Die”, and sometimes that allows for some wacky laws.

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Connect with Meg: https://www.instagram.com/megebba/

#technology #education #parenting #kids

How do you maintain team member engagement throughout a Digital Transformation?
Today we’re talking with Ema Rolloff, speaker, facilitator, and co-founder of Roloff Consulting. We’ll discuss the importance of the human factor in change management for digital transformations.

In this conversation, we discuss:

➔ every good salesperson is a teacher at heart
➔ the different levels of communication for different audiences
➔ maintaining communications across the entire process
➔ facilitating digital literacy across a company
➔ it is even possible to over communicate during change management?
➔ how can sales teams build trust?
➔ how does effective change management positively impact technical sales?

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Connect with Ema:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emaroloffhttps://www.emaroloff.com
https://www.roloffconsulting.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@transformationprincess

Why is there a need for mentorship for women tech?
Today we’re talking to Karen Ko, Managing Director at WEST D&I

In this conversation, we discuss:
➔ how mentorship impacts on an individual level
➔ finding mentorship mid-career
➔ what to think about when finding a mentor
➔ the importance of objective mentorship outside of your employment
➔ creating a network in a virtual world

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Women Entering and Staying in Tech website: https://www.joinwest.org/

WEST Career Summit: https://westleadershipsummit.splashthat.com/

Follow WEST on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/west-women-entering-and-staying-in-tech-/