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Introducing Qualversations AQR’s new podcast series designed to expand perspectives and deliver thought-provoking opinion pieces. It is shocking to think that only 23% of business leaders in research are women. This needs to change! So, in the first few episodes of Qualversations AQR Board Member Debbie Newbould has interviewed inspiring women from outside our world of research to discuss women and leadership.
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In the 9th and final episode of this mini-series, AQR member Emma Kirk sits down with Seema Hope, the Global Head of Consumer Research at The Economist. With over 20 years of experience in publishing, Seema offers an insider’s perspective on the industry, proudly embracing her role as well-rounded generalist. Seema shares invaluable life lessons dr…
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In the 8th episode of the AQR podcast "Qualversations," AQR member Emma Kirk chats with Alex Hodgson about her fascinating journey from advertising and media to international research. Alex, an open-minded and dynamic guest, has embraced every opportunity that came her way, living in Spain, London, the Midlands, and spending the last 20 years in Au…
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In the 7th episode of the AQR podcast "Qualversations”, AQR member Emma Kirk sits down with Rhea Fox to discuss her dynamic and successful career in insight and beyond. Join them as they delve into the key differences between agency and client-side roles, the art of establishing an insight-driven culture, and the value of sometimes taking a step ba…
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In our 6th episode of the AQR podcast Qualversations AQR Board member Debbie Newbould chats with Anna Cliffe founder and joint chief exec of research agency Trinity McQueen. Debbie and Anna cover everything from what it takes to be an entrepreneur, management buy outs and being a female business owner. Oh, and there’s a sprinkling of Dolly Parton i…
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In our 5 th episode of the AQR podcast Qualversations, AQR Board member Judy Taylor chats to Julie Fuller, who went from nurse, to health visitor, to mum-at-home recruiter, to founder and co-owner of The Fuller Research Group. They talk Julie’s role in changing our industry, building businesses and being an employer of almost 100 people. Julie talk…
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In our 4 th episode of the AQR podcast Qualversations, AQR Board member Judy Taylor talks to Vicki Cooke, co-founder and Chair of Thinks Insight about her prolific research career. Together they talk values, being disenchanted at school and how inspirational it has been to work with real leaders, like the (then) Prince of Wales and Tony Blair. Qual…
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In the third and final podcast in our Mini Series Debbie Newbould interviews Ellie Consta. Ellie set up the all female strings quartet Her Ensemble. In covid Ellie had an epiphany moment asking the question: why aren’t we showcasing more female composers in classical music? Why aren’t we challenging classical music norms? Debbie chats to her about …
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In the second episode of the AQR podcast Qualversations AQR Board member Debbie Newbould interviews Polly McMaster, Founder and CEO of the clothing brand The Fold. Polly’s ambition is to empower women through helping them achieve their ambitions. Debbie chats to her as she tracks her journey from researching mouse herpes (yes, you read that right) …
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Our first podcast for AQR members features Jill Pay, the first female Sergeant at Arms of the Houses of Parliament. A glass ceiling that took almost 700 years to break through! Debbie chats to her about being at the heart of British pageantry, meeting the Queen and Barack Obama and her current role with the Gender Pay Index. This episode of Qualver…
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