146. Rosemary Hoskins: Developing Skills for an Uncertain Future

Sue Stockdale talks to Rosemary Hoskins, a learning and development expert, about navigating uncertainty in careers, personal growth, and leadership. Rosemary shares her journey from graduating during a recession to building a diverse career and offers insights on the importance of critical thinking, adaptability, and peer learning. The conversation emphasizes the value of evaluating risks, asking 'what if' questions, and creating plans to manage the unknown. Rosemary also talks about her unique personal experiences, including bringing a polo pony from Argentina and building her own ecohouse illustrating the power of stepping out of one's comfort zone to explore opportunities.

About Rosemary Hoskins

Rosemary Hoskins has built her career in people development around designing and leading strategic change to enhance organisational capability and to change the way that people work. Most recently serving as Global Capability Lead at AstraZeneca, she has previously worked in learning and development roles at Barclays, Citi, BP, UKTI, and PA Consulting.  Her first career was as an independent environmental consultant.  She likes to learn things mainly through doing them, supported by sharing ideas with others and just the right amount of relevant content.

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Time Stamps

01:57 Rosemary's Early Career Challenges

04:04 Skills for Thriving in Uncertainty

05:34 The Role of AI in Critical Thinking

06:57 Working in the Grey

08:37 Learning and Development Strategies

09:55 Personal Stories and Career Reflections

10:42 The Polo Pony Adventure