Baachu Talk FM - Episode 3 - Lucy Jeynes

Lucy is one of the founding directors of Larch Consulting and is the Managing Director of the company. She has over 25 years’ experience in advising organisations on all aspects of FM strategy and delivery and is considered one of the UK’s experts in the field. She has led FM review and implementation programmes for a wide range of well-known organisations from sectors including retail, leisure, finance, science, universities, local authorities, government departments and charities. She was part of the team that developed the Workplace Management Framework.

Lucy is a former Board member of IFMA UK, previous deputy chair of IWFM and is judge for the Technology in FM awards. She has been voted by her peers as a Pioneer of FM and one of the 20 Most Influential Women in FM. She is founder of the Women in FM network, and set up FM’s first peer-to-peer mentoring programme.

02:17 Childhood in Colchester
03:23 Rags to Riches Journey
04:29 Growing Up in a Council House
05:42 Schooling and Education
05:58 Waitressing and Cleaning Jobs
06:46 From Cleaner to Marketer
08:16 Success at an Ordinary School
09:13 First from School to Oxford
09:33 Traditional All-Women College
13:16 Operational Work During Troubled Times
17:34 Generation Starting in FM Accidentally
19:12 Financial Services Background
22:08 Procurement Exercises and Skill Sets
22:55 Simon's FM Experience
23:14 Spin-off from Simon's FM
23:45 Proposals and Marketing Support
24:04 Report Writing and Methodology
25:08 20 Projects Completed Last Year
25:48 Changes in FM Industry
26:38 Schools Becoming Grant-Maintained
27:12 Funding and Academy Trusts
31:37 Memorable Projects
31:45 Fantastic Clients and Hospital Work
35:33 Variety of Work Across Sectors
36:06 Pronunciation of Company Name
37:22 Name Without "FM"
38:25 Women in FM Journey
43:10 A Professional Institute
43:50 WIFM Event for Overcoming Stereotypes
46:33 Sharing Experiences at WIFM Event
48:31 Limited Job Options in FM
49:12 Job Fit and Work-Life Balance
49:24 Work-Life Balance for Glittering Careers
53:24 Excitement of Talent Development
59:56 Favorite Food and Shopping
1:00:04 Constant Companion in Shopping Trolley
1:02:20 Life with a Soundtrack
1:05:48 Prayer and Courage in Family
1:09:12 Courageous and Independent Brother
1:12:23 Challenging Industry Paradigms
1:18:27 Wishes for Happiness and Inspiration
1:18:33 Looking Forward to Workplace Futures

You are listening to Baachu Talk FM, a podcast for facilities & workplace services professionals. My name is Baskar Sundaram and I will be sitting down with facilities and workplace industry leaders, FM Buyers, Prop Tech, Real Estate Workplace Solution Experts, FM SaaS, Environmental, Sustainability Leaders & Investors to share their stories, discuss their career, and learn how to make an impact in the FM industry-

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