In this episode, Shaping CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Jodie Goodchild, LinkedIn for Business Trainer and author of "The LinkedIn Revolution".
Search "LinkedIn Local Portsmouth 15" on Eventbrite to book your place at the event on 11th September.

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An introduction to Shaping Portsmouth's Digital Resilience programme from Programme Lead Lisa Gibbs and CEO Dave Humphries

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Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries and Business Programme Lead Marian Glover discuss our Youth Employment Programme with Imogen Hambry, our summer intern Programme Assistant.

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Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Hayden Taylor and Jess Cowling from our partner Unloc, and Serenity, who is involved in one of Unloc's programmes

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Lauren Strong from our Digital Resilience programme talks to Vasileios Karagiannopoulos, Associate Professor in Cybercrime and Cybersecurity at the University of Portsmouth, to discuss cybersecurity and cyberthreats to Small and Medium Enterprises and individuals.

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In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries introduces the Shaping Portsmouth Marketing & Support Team, Partnerships Manager Robyn Jacquest, Digital Marketing & Comms Lead Matt Farmer, and Office Administrator Suzan Win Latt.

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In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries introduces the Shaping Portsmouth Operations Team: Ops Manager Steff Jones, Business Pillar Lead Marian Glover, and Education & Community Pillar Lead Kirsty Hill.

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Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries and Operations Manager Steff Jones discuss recent events held in the city and take a look at those happening in the next few months.
Tickets for the Shaping Portsmouth Conference will go on sale on Thursday 12th September!

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In this episode, Digital Resilience programme lead Lisa Gibbs and Ant Morley from Zinq IT discuss how you can protect your business using Multi-Factor Authentication.

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Dave Humphries talks to Brian Harpur, Managing Director of GRP Solutions, about his journey to Portsmouth and founding the business, their community focus, and the Naomi House Big Five Challenge.

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David Humphries talks to David Wickes, Headteacher of The Portsmouth Grammar School, about his career, the history of the school and blending the old with the new, and working in the community.

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In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Keith Herbert from Southern Water about the Sewage Scandal, Southern Water's role in the Portsmouth area, and what improvements they are making.

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In this episode, CEO David Humphries chats with Bev Hancock and Rex Norman, award-winning volunteers from our Cruise Passenger programme, about our Cruise Meet & Greets at Portsmouth International Port.

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In this episode, CEO David Humphries talks to Becki Simmons from Spark Community Space about isolation, mental health, and the importance of community.

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In this episode, CEO David Humphries talks to Lisa Gibbs, Digital Resilience Programme Lead, about digital risks to SMEs, building a strong Cyber Culture within businesses, and the support available from the Digital Resilience programme.
The NCSC resource on Cyber Culture can be found at https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/board-toolkit/principle-c-people/developing-a-positive-cyber-security-culture

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CEO Dave Humphries talks to Daniel O'Brien, Managing Director of Citrus Facilities Management, about the organisation and their work in the city and community.

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CEO Dave Humphries talks to Aaron Butson from HSDC and Becky Miles from the University of Portsmouth about Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week.

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In this episode Shaping Portsmouth's Operations Manager Steff Jones talks to Julie Gordon, Mindset Manager from Retrain Your Brain, about the business, mindfulness, and mind health around menopause, perimenopause, and Long Covid.

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CEO Dave Humphries talks to Duke Harrison-Hunter from Politely Rebellious Next Gen CIC, and winner of the Overcoming Adversity award from the Parenting Network, about his life, dealing with addiction, recovery, and his journey to motivational speaking in schools.

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In this episode Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries chats with Clare Martin MBE, CEO of Pompey in the Community, about the charity, their work, and the John Jenkins Stadium.

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In this episode Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries talks to Joe Taffurelli, Chief Operating Officer at Liquid Friday, about his journey from studying at the University of Portsmouth to his current position, the rise of Liquid Friday and their contributions to the city, and just what exactly is an umbrella company?

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CEO Dave Humphries talks to James Fernandes, Managing Director of Carrington West, about founding the recruitment business, being recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, and how they give back to Portsmouth.

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In this episode Steff Jones, our Operations Manager, is discussing the University of Portsmouth's Business Consultancy Project, and how it can help local businesses, with Abigail Norman, Sailesh Pun, and Gus Kapleris who worked with Shaping Portsmouth on a consultancy project last year.

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In this episode, Community Programme Lead Kirsty Hill talks to Ian Millen and Wendy Pearson from Veterans Outreach Support about the organisation and what services they offer.

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In this episode, our Operations Manager Steff Jones talks to Matt Hamilton, Chief Customer Officer at Portsmouth Water, about the organisation, upcoming changes to billing, and their future plans for engagement in the city.

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In this episode, Partnerships Manager Robyn Jacquest and Education & Community Programme Lead Kirsty Hill are joined by Ben Cloud from Millstream Productions to talk about mental health in the workplace and the importance of a supportive workplace culture.

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In this episode, Community Programme Lead Kirsty Hill has a conversation with our Armed Forces Community Programme Leads Kate Mizon and Andy Moss about their experience as Service Leavers (they all hate the word Veteran!), the stigmas associated with being a Service Leaver, and the programme itself.

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In this special episode, recorded live on stage at the Shaping Portsmouth Conference, Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries is joined by Amelia Jones from the Council of Portsmouth Students and Portsmouth Youth Cabinet to interview Sir Ben Ainslie, CEO of Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team and the most successful Olympic sailor in history, and Roy Bedlow, CEO of Low Carbon, about SailGP and The 1851 Trust.

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In this episode, Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Steve Cripps, Managing Director of PMC Construction, and Mark Gilpin, Development Director at VIVID, about working together on the Tipner East project.

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In this episode, Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Dom Jones, Sally Tyrrell, and Jason Sexton from the Mary Rose Trust about the Trust, the Mary Rose Museum, and their partnership with Shaping Portsmouth for our Shaped By Solent programme.

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In this episode, Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Jo Morgan, Founder and CEO of Engendering Change, about her work around sex education in schools and equality, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing in businesses.

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In this episode, Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Andy Grays, CEO of the Guildhall Trust, about Portsmouth Guildhall, its history, and recent developments.

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CEO Dave Humphries talks to Alison Lee, Managing Director of Biscoes Solicitors, about her career, the firm, and their work in the community, in particular their dedication to the Armed Forces Community and support of the Armed Forces Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme.

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Shaping Portsmouth Operations Manager Steff Jones and Business Pillar Lead Marian Glover chat with Matt Mullins about ActionCOACH, their partnership with us, and the Group Coaching being offered as part of Portsmouth Business Support Service.

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In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Tim Forer about longstanding Shaping Portsmouth Patron Blake Morgan, and United Services Portsmouth Rugby Club.

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In this International Men's Day special episode, Shaping CEO Dave Humphries has a candid conversation with Neil Chapman, Managing Director of Hovertravel, about their personal experience with Prostate-Specific Antigen testing and Prostate Cancer.

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In this episode Kirsty Hill, our Education & Community Programme Lead, speaks with Lucy Potts and Tania Marsh from Society of St James about the organisation, their digital advent calendar, and the Recovery Film Festival.

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In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries speaks to representatives from Portsmouth Youth Cabinet: Mackenzie Bird, Meghan Albrecht and Maheep Kaur, plus Jessi Wilson the Youth Cabinet Facilitator from Unloc.

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In this episode, Ant Morley from our Digital Resilience programme and Zinq IT talks to Chris White from South East Cyber Resilience Centre.

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In this episode Kirsty Hill, Shaping Portsmouth's Education & Community Pillar Lead, and Simon Ingram, MD of Mountjoy, discuss our Apprenticeship Bus programme which will be returning to schools in February 2025.

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In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Sara Woods from our partner Solent Sky Services.

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In this episode, Digital Resilience programme lead Lisa Gibbs and Ant Morley from Zinq IT discuss how you can protect your business with Cyber-Awareness Training.

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In this episode, Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to CP Robinson from Portsmouth Pride about Pride UK.

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In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Jack Boaden and Jess Spencer from First Steps First Aid about their history as paramedics, starting the business, and delivering first aid training to businesses, schools, and more.

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Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries and Business Programme Lead Marian Glover discuss our Cruise Passenger programme Meet & Greets with Vanessa Busfield, Portsmouth Ambassador and programme co-lead.

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In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Matt Foster, Founder and CEO of the Parenting Network about his life, the Network, and launching The Forge.

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In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Helen Morton, Communications Lead at the HIVE Portsmouth, about the Portsmouth Community Lottery, how the lottery grants can support the local community, and how residents can support the lottery. Find out more about Portsmouth Community Lottery at https://www.portsmouthlottery.co.uk/

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In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Felicity Harris, Portsmouth City Council's Strategic Lead for Climate Resilience & Natural Environment, about her role, the importance of green spaces in the city, and how we can all help with the Green City Partnership.

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In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries chats with Sarah Roads and Tatum Isaacs from SLR Marine Recruitment about their careers, launching and growing the business, and expanding to SLR Local.

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In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Gareth Webb and Natalie Merriman from Fair Ways about Fostering Fortnight, their work with children in foster care, and Foster Friendly Employers.

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