Bonus Episode: Fodi Kyriakos - Skilled Personnel Network

Rad Chat

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Fodi Kyriakos about his career, career progression and the Skilled Personnel Network he has founded.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

1. Consider signing up to the Skilled Personnel Network: https://www.skilledpersonnelnetwork.com/share/VWG5iZHw9c3VtRhB?utm_source=manual
2. Balancing Professional and Personal Growth: consider the balance between your professional duties and personal well-being. How can personal development initiatives, such as stress management, work-life balance, voluntary & charity work enhance your effectiveness and satisfaction in your radiography role? Ensure you reach out to people for support and consider finding a mentor to guide you.
3. Evaluating the benefits of a‘Portfolio Career’ in Radiography: reflect on how diversifying your professional experiences through a portfolio career might enhance your skills, broaden your impact within the radiography profession, and contribute to your overall career satisfaction. Consider the potential benefits and also the challenges of balancing multiple roles or specialisations in your career path. Be open to ideas and if needed, speak with careers specialists to discuss.
4. Adapting to emerging trends in Radiography: reflect on the importance of staying updated with new technologies and practices in radiography. How can you proactively seek out learning opportunities to ensure you are at the forefront of advancements in the field? Keep abreast of trade press & industry news to gain a broader understanding of the various opportunities available to you. Join Special Interest Groups which are widely available, but also consider starting your own if the circumstances are correct.

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Links from podcast:

Find Fodi on LinkedIn: Fodi-Kyriakos

Skilled Personnel Network website: www.skilled-personnel.com

An explanation of what Philotimo is: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/let-their-words-do-the-talking/201508/philotimo-greek-word-without-meaning-very-meaningful

A deeper explanation as to what a ‘Critical Connector’ does: https://community.quantive.com/blog/maya-townsend-organizational-networks

Ultimately, to develop greater career opportunities, it is important to understand the principles that can assist you in requesting the support you need. I have always found the research done by Dr Robert Cialdini, invaluable to this process: https://cxl.com/blog/cialdinis-principles-persuasion/

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