ProGRESS brings insights and information about eclectic career paths direct from people working, living and learning in Green, Ethical, Sustainable and Socially Responsible ways (the GRESS of ProGRESS).
Every episode features a specially selected interviewee explaining how and why got where they are.
Guests include sustainability consultants and managers, researchers, green and ethical entrepreneurs, environmentalists, ecologists and conservationists plus others working and studying in architecture, campaigning, city planning, comedy (yes really!), philosophy, psychology, serious games creation and technology, all united by their goals to improve the planet and offer a hand up to younger listeners and carer changers seeking values-led careers and activities.
Expect revelations and lightbulb moments and an informative listen in every episode, with plenty of tips for anyone who wants advice about how to follow in their footsteps.
So whether you're starting out, mid-career, looking for a new direction or happy where you are, subscribe to ProGRESS wherever you usually listen and you'll regularly hear uplifting stories and a few wise words to help you on your way.
About
Podcast host, interviewer and journalist Sandra Kessell set up ProGRESS to provide an inspiring and entertaining listen to make the world a greener, kinder place and to help Gens X, Y and Z as they search for their own why and what.
Instagram: @progress_green_careers_podcast
Original content © Sandra Kessell
Original music © Lyze Kessell
Email: hello [@] mypro-gress.co.uk
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ProGRESS brings insights and information about eclectic career paths direct from people working, living and learning in Green, Ethical, Sustainable and Socially Responsible ways (the GRESS of ProGRESS).
Every episode features a specially selected interviewee explaining how and why got where they are.
Guests include sustainability consultants and managers, researchers, green and ethical entrepreneurs, environmentalists, ecologists and conservationists plus others working and studying in architecture, campaigning, city planning, comedy (yes really!), philosophy, psychology, serious games creation and technology, all united by their goals to improve the planet and offer a hand up to younger listeners and carer changers seeking values-led careers and activities.
Expect revelations and lightbulb moments and an informative listen in every episode, with plenty of tips for anyone who wants advice about how to follow in their footsteps.
So whether you're starting out, mid-career, looking for a new direction or happy where you are, subscribe to ProGRESS wherever you usually listen and you'll regularly hear uplifting stories and a few wise words to help you on your way.
About
Podcast host, interviewer and journalist Sandra Kessell set up ProGRESS to provide an inspiring and entertaining listen to make the world a greener, kinder place and to help Gens X, Y and Z as they search for their own why and what.
Instagram: @progress_green_careers_podcast
Original content © Sandra Kessell
Original music © Lyze Kessell
Email: hello [@] mypro-gress.co.uk
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When he was young Matteo Menapace spent many afternoons playing video games and learnt to code so he could hack his first game.
So how does a kid playing video games (with a Saturday job making pizzas) turn his hobby into a professional career that challenges people to think about the most pressing issues of the era, including climate change?
Listen to hear the philosophy and ethics behind serious games design, why you don’t need to have studied graphics, games design or even to have a degree to be a successful games designer and what Matteo does in a typical week.
Mentioned in this podcast
Paolo Pedercini aka Molleindustria
Elizabeth Magie and the story of Monopoly
Norwich University of the Arts
Matteo's LinkedIn profile
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David Kohnstamm Chief sustainability officer and co-founder of Leafcloud S4 E3
Rachel Warren Professor of global change and environmental biology S1 E7
About ProGRESS:
Host Sandra Kessell invites guests to discuss their pro- Green, Ethical, Sustainable and Socially responsible jobs, courses or activities and asks for real-world insights into the pathways and careers that led to them.
Instagram: @progress_green_careers_podcast
Original content © Sandra Kessell
Original music © Lyze Kessell
Email: hello@mypro-gress.co.uk
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.