Karlton welcomes Louise McCrystal, Vendor Alliance Manager at Insight, into the studio for the latest episode of the podcast.

Louise takes a look back over her extensive career within the Channel, and recalls memories of how her and Karlton first met (at an airport before a work retreat to Norway, of course!)

Looking at life on a personal level, Louise reflects on some of the more difficult times in her life, including the terminal cancer diagnosis of her fiancé, and how her loved ones, colleagues, and the wider Channel rallied together to support her through her toughest period.

Karlton asks Louise to come up with three words other would use to describe her on a personal and professional level, before asking her the big question - what does Louise want her legacy to be?

In the latest episode of the podcast, Karlton welcomes a key figure to his development within his role with Schneider Electric; Justin Ellis, Managing Director at Comms Express.

Justin talks about his Essex upbringing, and the various jobs he went through (including a stint at V Festival, meeting some of his music idols) before being asked by friends to be involved in the very early stages of a new business venture - Comms Express.

Having made his way up the chain to become Managing Director, Justin reflects on the working environment he encourages within the business, the quality of those he employs, and the odd-jobs he's found himself doing over the years - including knocking down walls and cleaning the loos!

We're halfway through the first season of the podcast, and Karlton's next guest is someone with over 20 years in the industry - Anna Renaud, Head of Vendor Alliance at Storm Technologies.

Anna walks Karlton through the stages of her life; childhood, then education, before reflecting on her first roles in the Channel, and what her job role entails today.

Acknowledging that she's a louder individual, Anna talks Karlton through why she thinks she's the person she is today, before the paur share their ways of dealing with conflict and the habits they have in common.

Anna and Karlton reflect on their home lives, the importance of limiting stress in the workplace, and finally what Anna would like to leave as her legacy.

The next guest into the studio, John Bourne, General Sales Manager at Exertis, is someone Karlton has seen grow within the Channel, and whose drive and determination he admires.

John tells Karlton about his "unique childhood" - including how he never stayed in one place for more than a couple of years, with his parents taking him across Africa to countries including Ghana and Rwanda.

The pair also reminisce over their first meeting in a local Co-op - John working one of his first jobs, and Karlton entering with his rugby (definitely not football) mates.

Karlton hears about John's first steps in the I.T. Channel, including the people that helped him, and the impressions they've left on him through to the present day, before sharing some tips on how to succeed in the industry as a younger professional.

The latest episode of the podcast is a full-circle moment for Karlton, as he welcomes mentor and friend Scott Norman, Sales Director at Holdan Limited (part of the Midwich Group).

Scott shares stories of growing up working in the family fish and chip shop before making the move to the IT Channel, and what it means to him to lead a team.

The pair reminisce on Karlton's first steps in the industry, throwing back to the personal goal Karlton had going into his first job, and how Scott was - and still is - Karlton's role model, before Scott goes on to reflect on some of the tougher times in his personal and professional life.

In this episode of You, Me and I.T., Karlton is joined by Hannah Billington, Head of BPS Channel Sales at HP.

Hannah tells Karlton about her roots, and how she's gone from being a musical theatre student to a well-known and respected leader in the Channel.

The pair discuss how and where they first met, the perception and challenges of working while being a parent, and the legacy Hannah wants to leave behind.

In the opening episode of You, Me and I.T., Karlton sits down with John Gladstone, Sustainability Lead at Softcat.

The pair discuss John's upbringing in a Warwickshire village, and his route into the IT sector - including a stint working on the World Rally circuit!

Karlton gets John to reflect on his challenges and achievements, as how he thinks he's perceived by colleagues, and, ultimately, himself.

In this brand-new podcast, Karlton Gray, IT Channel Director UK&I at Schneider Electric, goes in-depth with UK IT Channel leaders; learning about their career path, upbringing, and what legacy they'd like to leave behind.

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