What skills have you gained in your career and how do they help you in your current role?

Problem-solving, finding solutions and overcoming challenges: To have an understanding and focus of what is critical and what is important but not urgent and what is useful and supports the business in a work or life situation, don’t underestimate the power of asking for help! If in doubt, conflicted or uncertain, just focus on what is best for the business, its stakeholders and colleagues - this way removes some of the stress-emotion To see opportunities as positive and exciting, when they could easily be seen as daunting or stressful

Tell us about the key experiences that have helped you along the way?

Changing careers over the years. I have learnt to combine the positives from all previous jobs with new learning and knowledge. It is important to take the good, leave the bad and move forward stronger than you were. Working internationally has helped me listen, see all sides of a point and work with different perspectives, beliefs and cultures. I have had various roles and jobs starting from my school days. I have always been open to new challenges, even though I didn't always appreciate them at the time. Looking back, all of those experiences have helped me learn and grow.

Chris’ Journey at Beyondly

Lead Consultant - Resource Efficiency & Circularity

Qualifications:

Chartered Resource and Waste Manager (CIWM)
BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences, MBA, MSc (Eng) Environmental Engineering

I was mentored by our Policy Leader as I had expressed an interest in this area when I joined Beyondly from 2019 until 2021.

Initially, my development goals were not set to utilise my most recent education. Instead, the aim was for me was to excel as an Environmental Data Analyst (EDA) and eventually progress to a more senior role. I was keen to find opportunities to work with the Policy Leader and support that role using my passion and education in Circular Economy, Waste and Policy perspectives and to utilise my growing data skills as an EDA.

My current role is supported by the fact that I have previously completed an apprenticeship in environmental data analysis, compliance and UK policy.

Problem-solving, finding solutions and overcoming challenges: To have an understanding and focus of what is critical and what is important but not urgent and what is useful and supports the business in a work or life situation, don’t underestimate the power of asking for help!
If in doubt, conflicted or uncertain, just focus on what is best for the business, its stakeholders and colleagues - this way removes some of the stress-emotion
To see opportunities as positive and exciting, when they could easily be seen as daunting or stressful

Changing careers over the years. I have learnt to combine the positives from all previous jobs with new learning and knowledge. It is important to take the good, leave the bad and move forward stronger than you were.
Working internationally has helped me listen, see all sides of a point and work with different perspectives, beliefs and cultures.
I have had various roles and jobs starting from my school days. I have always been open to new challenges, even though I didn't always appreciate them at the time. Looking back, all of those experiences have helped me learn and grow.

Take your time and push yourself to get new experiences. These will help you understand how you learn, your strengths, weaknesses, your passions and unique skills that differentiate you in life. They will change and evolve as you do so it’s important to accept this and that changing or shifting careers is always possible.

Keep searching for roles that you can see long-term joy in that allow you to use your best skills, whether that is enjoyment and pure passion for a subject or industry, finding your sense of purpose, having a positive impact and continuous learning.

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