Stephen had no intention on getting into academia and lecturing at a university when he was a youngster growing up. But a turn in events led him on a completely new journey that took him from the working environment into teaching, learning and development. He is now a lecturer for the Edinburgh Napier Business School and specialises in Degrees and Masters level qualifications in Digital Business and Operations Management.
Stephen was able to combine his new passion of lecturing in the Edinburgh Napier Business School with one of his first loves – football. He wrote his doctoral thesis Reframing Scottish Football: Strategy and a short term nature of the football industry. From there he began writing the Applied Football Management programme and works with footballers to prepare them for career in football in management or Director of Football roles.
I wanted to speak to Stephen because he’s been in the working environment and moved into education and academia. He’s teaching a subject to young people that he has lived and experienced. On a daily basis he communicates with young people to equip them with the skills they need to further their careers. He has been recognised through awards for his lectures and styles and is a very interesting and engaging person.
I hope you enjoy listening to this first episode of the How You Say It podcast as much as I enjoyed recording it.
