What can a career spanning Concorde, the Airbus A380, Innovate UK and Academia teach us about confidence, curiosity and leading through change?

In the latest episode called, Space Shuttles, Curiosity and the Importance of Small Opportunities, I’m joined by Sir Iain Gray for a fascinating conversation about the four chapters of his career—from engineering at British Aerospace and senior leadership at Airbus UK to becoming the first Chief Executive of Innovate UK, joining Cranfield University and building an active portfolio career.

Sir Iain shares candid insights on:

✈️ Leaving behind the comfort of technical expertise
🔍 Why curiosity—and the courage to ask questions—drives innovation
🤝 Leading people whose expertise differs from your own
🚪 Recognising the small, unexpected opportunities that can shape a career
🔄 Why stepping out of your comfort zone is so important
🤖 Why we should engage with AI as a tool rather than fear it

If you are considering a career change, stepping into an unfamiliar role or wondering how to stay adaptable in a fast-changing world, this episode offers practical advice from an extraordinary career.

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