Thriving in Corporate When You’re Not A Corporate Person
- S3E1
- 29:56
- July 13th 2026
Ever worry you don’t quite fit into the corporate world? How can you thrive in corporate settings, whilst staying true to yourself?
In this episode, Jordan tackles the idea of being a corporate person, what it takes to succeed in these settings, and dispel some myths about working in large corporations.
He is joined by Shola West, Brand & Cultural Strategist, and Grace Foulkes, Team Manager in Associate Care Public Sector at Brook Street.
They discuss:
- What does it mean to be a ‘corporate person’
- The hidden rules in corporate culture
- Having a ‘work self’
- Building a name for yourself when you don’t fit the typical mould
- How corporate culture has changed for the better
- Advice to their younger self
You can find Shola on TikTok, LinkedIn and Instagram.
PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast
Entering the world of work can be scary; from facing imposter syndrome, to struggling with work life balance; it can feel like we’re the only ones who don’t have it all figured out.
But the PeopleFirst podcast is here to tell you something different. Brought to you by Brook Street, we digest the common issues that young people are facing in the world of work. From balancing remote work with wellbeing, to asking for a pay rise, to navigating painful career gaps, to neurodivergence at work - this is a space for open and honest conversations helping you to make positive changes.
In each episode, host Jordan Spry will chat to incredible guests to break down the issue at hand and make you feel less alone.