What is the King's How to… Series?
Our How to... series welcomes our brilliant alumni to share their expertise with the next generation of King’s graduates.
What’s in it for you?
Hear from brilliant alumni and learn ‘how to’ get ahead and prepare for life after King’s with advice, guidance and practical tools from those within our alumni community.
Event topics have included How to... start a venture, How to... grow your professional network, How to... make good mistakes, and more.
Watch recordings of recent events below or view the full playlist on our Youtube channel.
Upcoming King's How to… events
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Previous How to... events
How to... Figure out what's next
In this session, we hear from career coach Alex Dewar (Philosophy, Politics & Economics, 2020). We talk about how to better understand your strengths and interests, translate these interests into practical goals, and build your confidence and readiness to make the leap into your next career step.
About our speaker: Alex Dewar (Philosophy, Politics & Economics, 2020)
Alex is a career coach and the founder of Your Best Self, a coaching company that provides guidance tailored towards people early in their careers.
Alex notes how difficult it can be to navigate the early stages of your career in a world with seemingly infinite, and ever-growing options, and how pressures of modern life can make it all too easy to feel behind. Alex’s work focusses on empowering individuals to cut through the noise, determine the right choices for them, and gain the confidence to make their next steps and build career momentum.
In this session, Alex shares some of her top tips for navigating the earliest stages of your career, helping attendees identify clear goals and next steps. Alex will also discuss how to gain a better understanding of what you truly want from your career, through critical reflection and honest discussions.
How to... Communicate with confidence
In this session, hear from King’s alum Emily Berrington (Development Geography, 2008), an actor, coach, and non-profit director. We will talk about how to find your voice, communicate with confidence, and how to connect with others through meaningful and authentic conversations.
Emily graduated from King’s with a degree in Development Geography in 2008. Since then, Emily has gone on both to star in acclaimed stage, TV and film roles, and to work as a communications consultant, political campaigner and advocate.
How to... Adjust to life and work abroad
In this session, we discuss what to consider when deciding if an international career is right for you. Our panel of King's alumni explore how to adjust to a new working environment and culture, how to feel at home in a new country, and how to apply your previous experience and skills in a new setting. About our speakers We hear from King's alumni who have forged international careers following their time at King's. They have either moved overseas after growing up and studying in the UK, or remained in the UK after coming to London for their degree.
About our speakers
- Sparsh Sehgal (Business Management, 2020) is a Senior Strategy Manager at Entain and the Founder of Unlock Consultancy, and has worked in the UK since completing her studies. In 2026, Sparsh will be moving back to her home country of India for her next career steps.
- Niall Ahern (MA Conflict Security and Development, 2010) grew up in the UK and is now a diplomat for the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in Singapore, having also worked in India and Indonesia.
- Andy Woodward (English Literature, 1983) is the Regional Manager for the Middle East & Turkey at Lloyd’s. Andy has spent over 25 years in roles across the Middle East after growing up in the UK.
How to... Make a positive social impact
In this session, our expert panel explored the diverse career paths available to those wanting to make a positive social impact through their work. We explore what social impact can look like in different industries and roles, how to push for change in both third sector and corporate environments, and how to apply your pre-existing skills into a new context.
About our speakers
We are joined by four graduates of King’s who are now working in a diverse range of roles with social impact as their focus, helping to influence and enable positive changes across education, health, sustainability and more.
- Ben Leitch (German and Hispanic Studies, 2014) is a Social Impact Manager at Deloitte, focussing on digital inclusion, sustainability, and skills for the future through industry collaborations, pro-bono support, and operational transformation.
- Dr Kunle Babawale (Medicine, 2015) is the co-founder of Cycle Together, a social enterprise that uses cycling to improve health, build community, and create pathways to employment for people often excluded from sport. Kunle also works as a Consultant Surgeon in the NHS.
- Chantelle Young (MA Education, Policy and Society, 2016) is the Head of Early Stage Programmes for Tech Nation, leading initiatives that tackle social injustice through strategic philanthropy and community development.
- Holly Rowe (MA Public Policy, 2019) is an Investment Manager at Impetus, a non-profit funding body that helps young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to get the right support to success in school, in work and in life.