The Diary of a Future CEO

The Perse School Cambridge•www.perse.co.uk

The Diary of a Future CEO, is dedicated to inspiring the hearts and minds of young people everywhere.

In each episode, we'll delve into the stories of exceptional individuals who’ve overcome challenges and pursued their passions with unwavering determination.

Inspired by Steven Bartlett’s ‘Diary of a CEO’, join us as we explore the transformative power of youthful ambition and celebrate the incredible potential that lies within every young person. Get ready to be energised and motivated to turn your dreams into reality.

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Episodes

The Diary of a Future CEO with Tess Howard MBE: Inspiring stories to ignite the next generation

Are you considering a career in sport? In this podcast we meet Tess Howard MBE, a GB Olympian, athlete, changemaker, trailblazer and academic. Tess is an elite hockey player, representing her country at the highest level, including the Paris Olympics in 2024 and the Commonwealth Games in 2022, where she was part of the winning team, earning a gold medal. Tess established the Inclusive Sportswear Foundation, to build a future where sportswear is not a barrier to participation, enjoyment and perfo...

Jan 16, 2025•20 min

The Diary of a Future CEO with Dr Amelia Peak: Inspiring stories to ignite the next generation

Do you dream of becoming a doctor and making a difference to the lives of patients? In this podcast we meet Dr Amelia Peak, working at the heart of patient care within the NHS. In this podcast Amelia and Claire Ziwa discuss the following areas: Working as a resident doctor in Oxfordshire. What a typical day looks like working with patients and preparing their treatment plans. The difference between working on the hospital wards compared to life at medical school. Balancing professional developme...

Jan 16, 2025•17 min

The Diary of a Future CEO with Marcus Wentzell: Inspiring stories to ignite the next generation

Head of School Marcus Wentzell shares his experience of being a student at The Perse, reflecting on his exciting Rouse research into the effectiveness of muometric positioning systems in underground navigation, as well as his passion for playing the saxophone and his important role as an anti-bullying ambassador. In this podcast Marcus and Claire Ziwa discuss: Marcus's experience as Head of School. Looking back on the last 15 years as a student at The Perse School, Cambridge. The breadth of...

Jan 16, 2025•10 min

The Diary of a Future CEO with Versha Wahid: Inspiring stories to ignite the next generation

Busy student Versha shares her passion for making a difference in the world, with her research into anti-malaria interventions and her role with the Children and Young People's Board at Addenbrooke's Hospital. This Perse student and Head of School is embracing life. In this podcast Versha and Claire Ziwa discuss: Research into anti-malaria interventions with Cambridge University Department of Pathology. Wanting to make a positive difference in the world. Research into the link between ...

Jan 16, 2025•11 min

The Diary of a Future CEO with Ioanna MacKenna: Inspiring stories to ignite the next generation

Are you a fan of TikTok? In our podcast with student Ioanna MacKenna she shares her research about TikTok and its influence on young people and politics. Ioanna is a passionate advocate for modernising politics and earlier this year was selected to deliver a prestigious TEDx talk on the subject. In this conversation Ioanna and Claire Ziwa discuss topics including: Politicians as digital influencers on TikTok. Political satire. Subconscious political messaging. TikTok and teenagers. Deciding whet...

May 13, 2024•17 min

The Diary of a Future CEO with Neil Sardesai: Inspiring stories to ignite the next generation

Are you thinking about a career in medicine? In this podcast we meet Neil, a third year medical student at the University of Cambridge who chose to intercalate medicine with engineering. This combination gave Neil the opportunity to combine his love for engineering and data science with his passion for medicine. As a busy student at Emmanuel College, Neil also fills his time with being a choral scholar, being President of the Emmanuel Medical and Veterinary Society and playing badminton. As well...

May 13, 2024•18 min

The Diary of a Future CEO with George Lawton: Inspiring stories to ignite the next generation

Ever wanted to work in lighting design? In this podcast we meet Senior Lighting Designer George Lawton who completed his A level studies at The Perse School in 2016 before going to Rose Bruford College. In this conversation George and Claire Ziwa discuss topics including: A childhood fascination with lighting. Drama and technical theatre at The Perse. Doing a Lighting Design degree at Rose Bruford College. The importance of soft skills for a successful career. Collaboration and the themed entert...

May 13, 2024•17 min

The Diary of a Future CEO with Midé Naike: Inspiring stories to ignite the next generation

Ever wanted to get into the music industry? In our podcast with beatboxer Midé Naike, he shares his life journey so far with Claire Ziwa, with inspiring stories of how he overcame rejection on Britain's Got Talent to ultimately winning The Naked Choir with his acapella group The Sons of Pitches. On top of this he also found time to graduate with a degree in Pharmacy from the University of Birmingham. In this conversation Midé and Claire discuss topics including: Learning how to Beatbox. Bei...

Sep 15, 2023•19 min

The Diary of a Future CEO with Bella Howarth: Inspiring stories to ignite the next generation

Do you love sport? In this podcast we meet Bella Howarth who completed her A level studies at The Perse School in 2023 before going to University. Not only did Bella represent the school in cricket, netball and hockey but she also started playing cricket at county level at just 15 years old when she joined Essex Women 1st XI. Having previously played in the Sunrisers Academy, Bella is currently in The Blaze Academy squad. Her ambition is to play cricket for England one day. Bella shares more abo...

Sep 15, 2023•10 min

The Diary of a Future CEO with Fabian Dodds: Inspiring stories to ignite the next generation

Are you creative and full of ideas? Do you love building things? Are you fascinated with how things work? In this podcast Fabian Dodds talks to Claire Ziwa and inspires the next generation of engineers with his journey so far, giving us an insight into life on the very competitive Degree Apprenticeship Programme with the Dyson Institute. If you want to follow a career path in engineering, this podcast is certain to ignite your passion for the subject. In this conversation Fabian and Claire discu...

Sep 15, 2023•17 min