The Secret Resume
Episodes
From Pro Tennis to Productive Living: ADHD, Focus & Finding Flow with Jamie Toyne
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the 50th episode of The Secret Resume, former pro-tennis hopeful turned entrepreneur Jamie Toyne traces his journey from the intensity of competiti...
From Scarcity to Self-Compassion: Dennis Harhalakis on The Journey to Healthier Money Conversations
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Secret Resume! In this episode, Dennis Harhalakis joins host Melody Moore for a powerful and deeply personal exploration of our relatio...
Teamwork, Failure, and Finding Success Beyond the Fast Lane with Russell Phillips
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Melody Moore sits down with Russell Phillips, owner of the music discovery platform Sonar Presents, for an open and candid conversati...
From Brazil to the Boardroom: Penny Moyle on Leadership, Balance, and Finding Joy at Work
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful and deeply human episode of The Secret Resume, psychologist, former CEO, and executive coach Penny Moyle reflects on the lessons th...
Building Strength and Resilience: Emma Regan on Women’s Wellness, Entrepreneurship, and Taking Risks
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to an exciting new episode of The Secret Resume. In today’s conversation, host Melody Moore sits down with Emma Regan, founder of The Nouris...
The Wounded Healer: Laurence Barrett on Resilience, Risk and Transforming Leadership
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of The Secret Resume, hosted by Melody Moore. In today’s conversation, Melody sits down with Laurence Barrett, founder ...
From Burnout to Balance: Laura Allen’s Journey from HR Coordinator to Confident Consultant
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Secret Resume podcast, join our host Melody Moore as she chats with the incredible Laura Allen, an operations and people partne...
From Call Centres to Culture Architect: Steph Thommen’s HR Journey (Episode 43)
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a French academic-turned-call-centre-agent becomes an expert in startup culture and people operations? In this episode, Melody Moore...
Fake it, Make it, Own it: Debbie Hayler on Building Confidence Without Credentials (Episode 42)
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Secret Resume podcast, where we’re all about digging into the juicy stories behind the LinkedIn profiles. Today, M...
Being More Human, Less Resource: Karen Hughes on HR with Heart (Episode 41)
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we dive into the untold stories of Karen Hughes, a fearless leader in HR with a background that spans retail giant M&S to the management...
A Wondering Wander Through The World: Neuroscience and Learning with Stella Collins (Episode 40)
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest episode of the Secret Resume podcast, where we dive into the untold stories that shape my guests' careers and lives. Today, we'r...
Rebel with a Cause: Perry Timms on HR Transformation (Episode 39)
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Secret Resume podcast, where we dive deep into the untold stories and secret resumes of fascinating guests! This wee...
Episode 38 - The Truth About Entrepreneurship: Lessons from the Frontline
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so thrilled to have you here for this special episode of the Secret Resume podcast. It's just Melody here today, and after a bit of a technical hi...
Episode 37 - Anne Damgaard - 'The Road Less Travelled'
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week for an inspiring chat with the incredible Anne Damgaard as she shares her eclectic career path, from her law school beginnings to be...
Episode 36 - Carol Driver - 'The Obsession'
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Secret Resume podcast! Today we're diving into an inspiring conversation with PR expert Carol Driver. Carol has been a trailblazer in j...
Episode 35 - Jenny Clark - 'Making It Up As You Go Along'
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Secret Resume friends! In this episode, we're diving deep with the multitalented Jenny Clark, a yoga teacher, paddleboard guru, and soon-to-be chi...
Episode 34 - Lisa Smith - 'Not Giving Up'
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Secret Resume Podcast where Melody Moore dives into the hidden chapters of our lives that shape who we are today. Th...
Episode 33 - John Parkin - 'Throw Yourself Fully Into What Feels Right'
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Secret Resume podcast with your host, Melody Moore! This time, we have the extraordinary John Parkin joining us to...
Episode 32 - Stefan Debois - 'Calm But Determined'
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second episode of the Entrepreneurship series where we chat with Stefan Debois, the CEO of PointerPro. He shares his journey from engin...
Episode 31 - Joe O'Mahoney - 'Waving Not Drowning'
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Series Six of the Secret Resume podcast. This is the Entrepreneurs series where Melody explores the entrepreneurial and personal journeys o...
Episode 30 - Series Five Roundup - 'The Impact of Upbringing, Media and Masking'
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there, Secret Resume Family! Welcome to another episode of the Secret Resume podcast with your host, Melody Moore. We're diving into the untold st...
Episode 29 - Toby Mildon - 'If I Can, Anyone Can'
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm chatting with Toby Mildon, a workplace inclusion consultant who is on a mission to help companies embrace diversity. We kick things off...
Episode 28 - Dr. Doyin Atewologun - 'Chapters Yet to be Written'
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of the Secret Resume podcast! Today I have the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Dr. Doyin Atewologun. Doyin is...
Episode 27 - Natalia-Nana Lester-Bush - 'A Practical Dreamer'
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Secret Resume podcast, where we dive deep into the untold stories that shape who we are. Today I had the absolute pleasure of ch...
Episode 26 - Nadia Bob-Thomas - 'Don't Let Anyone Define You'
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Secret Resume podcast, where we delve into the untold stories that shape our guests' lives. This week, we have an in...
Episode 25 - Joanne Lockwood - 'The Making of Me'
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're thrilled to have Joanne Lockwood with us on The Secret Resume podcast. Joanne is a trans advocate and DEI specialist whose journey is a ...
Episode 24 - Jane Hatton - 'It's Not Fair!'
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of series 5, where we meet some fabulous guests who work in the world of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This episode br...
Episode 23 - Bonus Episode - 'Authenticity and Identity - Who Do We Think We Are?'
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last year or so and 22 incredible episodes, I've had the privilege of chatting with some fascinating guests. I'm now excited to record some...
Episode 22 - Nadia Nagamootoo - ’The Smallest of Cogs Can Make a Big Difference’
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Nadia Nagamootoo - the founder and CEO of Avenir. Nadia and I discuss how her experience of rejecting and then embracing her M...
Episode 21 - Emmanuel Gobillot - 'Words and Pictures Make Your World'
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I was so excited when my guest this week said 'yes' to coming on the podcast. It's not every day that you have a sought-after leadership speaker and...
Episode 20 - Paul Holbrook - 'There is no right way, I did it my way'
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to Paul Holbrook - the 'Chief Rebel' at Diary Detox. Pauls talks candidly about the people in his life who have influenced his ...
Episode 19 - Melody Moore & Jen Kidby - ’Not All Who Wander Are Lost’
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A reversal of roles this week, as my good friend Jen Kidby interviews me! To coincide with the publication of my new book 'The Inclusive Team: How to ...
Episode 18 - Julie Smith ’Learning and Growing’
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Smith is a fabulous executive coach who works with leaders to grow their impact and supports teams to grow their effectiveness. On this episo...
Episode 17 - Michelle Minnikin - ’Just Keep Swimming’
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Minnikin is the author of 'Good Girl Deprogramming: Unleash the Rebel Within'. Her own journey towards her Good Girl Deprogramming started ...
Episode 16 - Tola Ayoola - ’Multiticity’
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I first met Tola when we were both involved with the Civil Service talent schemes, where she was the Head of the ethnic minority talent scheme (known ...
Episode 15 - Afolabi Sonaike - ’10,000 Hours+’
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Afolabi Sonaike credits his 10,000+ hours of consulting experience as leading him to his current role as Head of Leadership and Teams at Lloyds Bankin...
Episode 14 - Carice Anderson - Unlocking Your Greatness
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carice Anderson is a global learning and organizational development leader who has many years of experience in developing human capital strategies and...
Episode 13 - Rob Neil OBE - ’Involve to Evolve’
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Neil is a force of nature! After 38 years in the UK Civil Service, where (among many things) he was a founding member of the MoJ's BAME staff netw...
Episode 12 - Resh Sonchhatla - ’Keep On Moving’
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you go from being an accountant to running a successful cult West London Indian restaurant? How about when it happens at the same time as you...
Episode 11 - Maddy Shine - ’Seeking Exciting Opportunities’
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maddy Shine is perfectly named - her personality shines, her blue hair shines, and she helps women entrepreneurs shine by coaching them to take up spa...
Episode 10 - Ian Dinwiddy - ’Challenging The Assumptions of Fatherhood’
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of 'Cavalier Carers' or 'F**k-it Fathers'? Nor had I until I interviewed Ian Dinwiddy. This weeks episode is a fascinating discussion...
Episode 9 - Kate Thomas - ’Remember To Look Up’
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Thomas is an executive coach and the founder of Newland Rock. Her passion is helping leaders at key transitions in their career to be more effe...
Episode 8 - Anjali Paul - ’Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover’
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anjali Paul is an inspiring woman - she is both an author and founder of The Live and Learn Foundation. Her story is one of courage, self-discovery,...
Episode 7 - Ollie Phillips - ’Be More Blackie’
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may know Ollie Phillips as a former England Ruby captain and Rugby 7's World Player of the Year, or maybe you've followed his adventures to the No...
Episode 6 - Robbie Swale - Die Before You Die So That You Can Really Live
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're interested in home schooling, waking up the workplace, Frank Turner, Fantasy Fiction and what it means to die before you die, then this is t...
Episode 5 - Hannah Thoresby - ’Do The Arty Farty Crap’
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Thoresby set out to prove to her Dad that you can make a living out of 'Arty Farty Crap'. Listen in as we talk about how following your heart...
Episode 4 - Lisa Hamption ’A Hobbit’s Tale - There and Back Again’
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Lisa Hampton, who has been working in the world of events for around twenty years. Her company, Barnstorm Global, specialises in...
Episode 3 - Ellie Yell - ’Watch Me Prove You Wrong’
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ellie is a certified coach, consultant, advisor, and an Occupational Psychologist. She talks to Melody about some of her formative experiences of be...
Episode 2 - Craig Cohon - ’Good Dad, Good Son, Had Some Fun, Did A Few Things’
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneur, and former Executive at Coca Cola and Cirque du Soleil, Craig Cohon talks to Melody about his life, the ego, activism, being a good dad,...
Episode 1 - Shiv Paul - ’Wherever You Go There You Are’
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of the Secret Resume Podcast. This episode features Shiv Paul, who is an expert in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, chang...