The Student Sessions

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners: Setting Up Early Careers for Success

Tonia Galati with Sharon Blyfield OBE from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Season 6 Episode 1

Is it important to target people in their early career? In this episode, we sit down with Sharon, a seasoned professional with 32 years of experience at Coca-Cola across sales, finance, and HR. Sharon shares how her team works closely with psychologists to create safe, supportive environments where young employees can express their anxieties, grow with confidence, and thrive in their early careers. Why focus on early career support? Sharon explains how investing in young talent benefits both the individual and the company—building a foundation for future leaders while gaining motivated, hard-working team members in the present. If you're passionate about workplace wellbeing, youth development, or shaping the next generation of professionals, this episode offers practical insights and real-world impact from inside one of the world’s most recognised companies.