William Sharp is the focus of this episode. Here, he talks about the importance of recognising career trajectory (in terms of different roles) when discussing the issue of professional identity. William’s training as a psychoanalyst and educator is also explored, especially the psychological implications on identity from encountering challenges and working with others.

In this episode, Thabo Miles-Matli talks about his experiences as both a former Computer Science teacher in secondary school and his current role as a teacher trainee in the university sector. He discusses the different challenges and expectations that affect his professional identity having worked in both education sectors.

Mariangela Russo talks about her work and identity as a teacher of students with vision impairments in this episode. Mariangela emphasises the professional sensitivity required when working with students and other parties as well as the values she feels are needed for such work.

In this episode, Lucy Roberts discusses how her roles as headteacher and school improvement advisor impact on her own professional identity. Lucy describes the variety and challenge that she encounters on a day-to-day basis and the skills and values that are needed in her working environment.

Darren Bourne is the feature of this episode. He talks about how his professional identity has affected his roles as educator, manager and consultant, as well as discussion on how identity becomes complex when working as part of a training provider with colleges and universities.

In this episode, David Mathew talks about his current role as Learning & Development Manager with the NHS Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit and how working for the NHS in a teaching and training capacity affects his sense of professional identity. David also discusses the importance of writing and research and how these activities have influenced his perceptions of himself as an educator.

On this introductory episode, Carol and Neil talk about the focus of the podcast series and why it is important.