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Talent Unboxed

Talent Unboxed

By: Chris Wright
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A podcast dedicated to those seeking career-changing opportunities. Hear from the UK's leading businesses on how they recruit, what they look for and how you can make sure you get that career you dream of. Plus lots of hints and tips from the best in the business Career Success Economics
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  • The Fear of Failure That's Holding You Back (And How to Beat It)

    The Fear of Failure That's Holding You Back (And How to Beat It)
    19 Oct 2026
    In this episode of Talent Unboxed, Jack Fleckney shares what most people get wrong about fear, failure, and why trying something difficult is always better than staying comfortable. Jack opens up about getting dropped from professional rugby, joining the Royal Marines at 17, and why nine months of selection taught him more about purpose than performance. He talks about leaving the military at 23, opening a CrossFit gym with no business experience, and why he slept on the gym floor for 18 months just to keep it running. Whether you're stuck in a job that doesn't fit, thinking about starting something new, or just wondering how to push past the fear of what other people think, this conversation will challenge how you see risk, resilience, and what it really takes to build a life you're proud of. 👍 If this episode made you rethink what failure actually means, hit subscribe and drop a like. Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Chapters 00:00 Introductions 03:22 Jack's Rugby Career and Signing with Wasps 09:33 When Rugby Didn't Work Out 11:39 Joining the Royal Marines on a Whim 15:37 Royal Marines Training: The Nine-Month Crucible 19:57 Deployments and First Experiences in Africa 22:45 Why Jack Left the Military 25:52 Should More Young People Join the Military? 29:15 Opening His First CrossFit Gym 34:10 Growing to Five Gym Locations and Building a Franchise 39:54 The World Record Ski Erg Challenge 40:21 Crossing the Okavango Delta with Hippos and Crocodiles 42:05 The Pull-Up Challenge That Taught Him About Failure 48:00 Rowing 3,000 Miles Across the Atlantic 51:32 The Fear of Failure That Holds People Back 55:32 The Birth of Legend Expeditions 59:06 Building Legend: From One Climb to 40 Per Year 1:00:48 Lessons from Tanzania and What's Next Links and Resources: 🔗 Find out more about Jack and Legend Expeditions: 🌐 Website: https://www.legendexpeditions.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-fleckney/ 🎙️ Talent Unboxed Platforms: 🔗 Website: https://acs.acsstaffingsolutions.co.uk/talent-unboxed 🔗 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/6aee5782-d75f-4ebd-9d69-13aed0b7632f/talent-unboxed 🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6XrU3VGEKwEZjxOck5elpi?si=fQy4lu8oR2S4niy1fXnyAg 🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts/show/talent-unboxed/4057a2b5-83a1-43b7-815f-982f10127b3c 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DqYapkPFu/?mibextid=wwXIfr 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talentunboxed 🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/showcase/talent-unboxed-podcast 🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talentunboxed
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    1 hr and 3 min
  • Running a Depot at 23: What Most Young Leaders Get Wrong

    Running a Depot at 23: What Most Young Leaders Get Wrong
    12 Oct 2026
    He started at 20 in his dad's business. By 23, he was running a depot 200 miles from home, managing people twice his age. Now he's Vice President of Global Home Delivery for AIT Worldwide, living between the US and the UK, scaling operations across three countries. In this episode of Talent Unboxed, Gary McKelvey shares what most young leaders get wrong, why hard work still beats entitlement, and how he navigated family business dynamics, corporate culture clashes, and international expansion without losing himself in the process. Gary opens up about being thrown into leadership with no safety net, learning to manage older, more experienced teams, and why the best advice he ever got was just get it done. He talks about moving from carrier to retailer, working for Argos managing a £150 million budget, and why being comfortable in your own skin is the most underrated skill in business. Whether you're a young professional figuring out your path, a business owner trying to scale, or someone managing remote teams across borders, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership, growth, and what it really takes to succeed. 👍 If this episode made you rethink what leadership looks like at any age, hit subscribe and drop a like. Let us know your thoughts in the comments. CHAPTERS: Chapters 00:00 - 01:38 Introductions 02:30 Gary's Background and Entry into Home Delivery 03:43 What is Final Mile Delivery? 05:04 How COVID Changed the Home Delivery Industry 11:53 Running a Depot at 23: Thrown in the Deep End 19:07 The Power of Hard Work and Taking on More Responsibility 25:46 Navigating Corporate Life After Family Business 31:58 Be Comfortable in Your Own Skin 36:32 Joining Panther and the Path to Leadership 41:54 Scaling Panther Through Aggressive Growth 44:52 Taking Home Delivery Global: US and Germany Expansion 50:50 One Tip for Scaling Your Business 53:55 Outros Links and Resources: 🔗 Find out more about Gary and AIT Worldwide: 🌐 Website: https://www.aitworldwide.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mckelvey-8a87a028/ 🎙️ Talent Unboxed Platforms: 🔗 Website: https://acs.acsstaffingsolutions.co.uk/talent-unboxed 🔗 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/6aee5782-d75f-4ebd-9d69-13aed0b7632f/talent-unboxed 🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6XrU3VGEKwEZjxOck5elpi?si=fQy4lu8oR2S4niy1fXnyAg 🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts/show/talent-unboxed/4057a2b5-83a1-43b7-815f-982f10127b3c 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DqYapkPFu/?mibextid=wwXIfr 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talentunboxed 🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/showcase/talent-unboxed-podcast 🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talentunboxed
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    54 min
  • Warehouse Operative to COO: What a Real Career in Logistics Actually Looks Like

    Warehouse Operative to COO: What a Real Career in Logistics Actually Looks Like
    5 Oct 2026
    Join me on Talent Unboxed as I chat with Darren Twiselton, who shares his inspiring journey from a warehouse operative to COO of a logistics startup. With over 20 years in the industry, Darren debunks the myth of logistics being just about shuffling boxes in dark warehouses. Instead, he highlights the diverse career opportunities and essential human skills still needed in an increasingly automated world. Discover how emotional intelligence and culture have become vital in modern logistics, and learn about Darren's vision for building a leading service provider in the UK. Whether you're a job seeker or a business leader, this episode offers valuable insights into the dynamic logistics sector. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with career advice and industry anecdotes. Links and Resources: 🔗 Find out more about Darren : 🌐 Website : https://kernterminal.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-twiselton/ 🎙️ Talent Unboxed Platforms: 🔗 Website: https://acs.acsstaffingsolutions.co.uk/talent-unboxed 🔗 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/6aee5782-d75f-4ebd-9d69-13aed0b7632f/talent-unboxed 🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6XrU3VGEKwEZjxOck5elpi?si=fQy4lu8oR2S4niy1fXnyAg 🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts/show/talent-unboxed/4057a2b5-83a1-43b7-815f-982f10127b3c 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DqYapkPFu/?mibextid=wwXIfr 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talentunboxed 🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/showcase/talent-unboxed-podcast 🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talentunboxed
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    1 hr and 6 min
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