Who are the Big Heads at headspace?
Welcome to our regular profile section where you can meet the influential people who work with headspace to help us, help you. These people have dedicated their time and expert knowledge to help headspace get the word out about our services.
The second big head is Colin Jowell who, apart from being the Planning Director for M&C SAATCHI, is responsible for assisting headspace with our social marketing campaign.
What was the best advice your mother and father gave you?
It wasn’t so much advice as it was a principle: Integrity. People will probably laugh at that, given that I work in a profession renowned for its lack of honesty, but I’ve always looked for a way to tell the truth, whatever that truth is, no matter how hard it is to hear. It’s confronting to others, but at the end of the day, people will trust you.
What would you never do again?
Fly for 20 hours for a three hour meeting and fly back immediately afterwards. It’s not as glamorous as it sounds.
Who is the most inspirational person in your life?
Cheesy answer, but Nelson Mandela. A glowing example of fairness, wisdom, acceptance and forgiveness: all the qualities I truly value in people. In my direct circle, it would be my Gran. She’s loving, devoted, brutally funny, and I’d love to know what she would have achieved if she’d been born today…
What quote do you live by?
“I’d rather be happy than right.” Or rather, I have to remind myself of that daily
If you were not a Planning Director for M&C SAATCHI what would you be doing?
Everyone who knows me knows this one: I’d be a DJ.
What are you renowned for cooking?
My Chicken Liver Pate is legendary. As is my herb crusted lamb rack. And I have just mastered the family recipe for chocolate mousse. “Coronary at table six”.
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Passionate, Perfectionist, Pedantic. (and the three P’s only proves that!)
If you could have lunch with anyone in the world, who would it be and why?
Anyone who is polite to the waiter can have lunch with me. That was my first job, and it’s still a great test of character. Not nice to waiter = not nice person. Fact.
What is your most memorable travel experience?
When I was 21, after Uni, I bought a backpack and a round the world ticket. I was gone for nine months by myself, and took in 8 countries. I often wonder if I am as brave now as I was then…
How do you relax?
Listening to music,
What is the latest addition to your ipod?
The Blue Pill and the Red Pill (My own trance and house mixes). And Damien Rice’s 9 Crimes. Up, and down.
What tip would you give aspiring young advertising professionals?
Be curious. You may learn the theory in Uni, and the trade on the job, but unless you are constantly curious, you’ll never develop a point of view that’s original and interesting. The world is your research group.