A Reflection of The WildHearts Future Talent Summit

17 June 25

This month, we hosted this year’s Future Talent Summit at HPE’s new Customer Innovation Centre in London, bringing together early-career professionals from our partner organisations including Nestlé, Ocado Group, Zurich Insurance, Veolia, ABP UK, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

This event provided graduates and apprentices the chance to connect with like-minded peers, learn about different business practices across industries, and hear directly from inspiring business leaders.

Highlights included talks from Zerrin Waller, Data Services & Storage Presales Director UKIMEA at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Mick Jackson, CEO & Founder of WildHearts Group, as well as an engaging Future Talent panel featuring Marie-Ann Wales (Business Management Graduate, Zurich Insurance), Jordan Osman (HR Business Partner, Hewlett Packard Enterprise), and Zoe Broad (Software Engineer, Ocado Group). All of this year’s speakers shared personal insights on career challenges, the importance of adaptability, and the power of building supportive networks.

Key Takeaways:

  • Resilience: Zerrin Waller reminded us that setbacks are part of the journey. Learning to bounce back and view failure as feedback is crucial to personal and professional growth.
  • The Power of Networking: Mick Jackson emphasised that no one achieves success alone. Building and maintaining meaningful relationships opens doors and supports development.
  • Adapting to Change: Group discussions highlighted the importance of embracing new roles, adopting new tools quickly, and setting healthy boundaries in today’s fast-paced work environments.
  • Saying ‘No’ with Confidence: Knowing when and how to say “no” helps manage workloads without burning bridges.
  • Thinking Creatively: The panel encouraged attendees to take risks, think outside the box, and seek opportunities even when it feels challenging.

We want to thank everyone who joined and contributed to this year’s Future Talent Summit. It was inspiring to see so many motivated young professionals ready to embrace change, support each other, and grow together. We look forward to seeing how these connections and lessons help shape their futures.

Learn more about WildHearts Talent and our annual flagship events here.

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