If It's Hurting It's Not Working

Most of us have to work for a living. And many of us work for at least 8 hours a day and at least 5 days a week. That's a lot of time in our lives to invest in anything, particularly if we're unhappy, bored or unfulfilled. So this podcast is all about work - Why we work, how we work, what makes a great job, what makes a great workplace, how to turn things round when we're not enjoying our work and, in the end, how we can all make our work better.

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Episodes

Acting on Intelligence

It's been a while, but we're back with a new episode of If It's Hurting It's Not Working, our podcast all about work - how we work, why we work and what makes a great job. We've got a fascinating topic to discuss - Artificial Intelligence and its impact on our lives and careers - and we've got a great panel to discuss it with. Not only are the three hosts - Richard, Emily and Nicola - in one place for the first time, but we also have a fantastic guest. Viv Leinster is a People, Culture and Trans...

Mar 05, 2024•52 min

Starting All Over Again

Richard and Nicola return with an episode about how to tackle a new job. We catch up with what's been happening with Nicola in her new role and how much of what she had planned came to pass. And Richard chips in with some observations about new jobs he's had. Then we talk more generally about starting out somewhere new - what to look out for and how to make it a good experience for you and your new colleagues. We discuss the opportunities for reinvention, what that can do for us and whether we c...

Jul 21, 2023•49 min

Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

Emily is leaving. So Nicola has joined the podcast. But she's leaving too, in a way.We're back with an episode all about making changes and moving on. And we'll temper the thrill of making and seizing opportunities that take us away from what we know, with the knowledge that sometimes it's worth hanging on to what you already have. We have a wide ranging discussion about the value of new starts, why you might want to stay somewhere for longer and how to weigh up our options.We say goodbye to Emi...

Apr 21, 2023•48 min

Everything Changes

Emily and Richard are back, albeit briefly, to talk about what's going on in each of our lives right now, why that means that you probably won't hear from us again until the autumn, and some modifications to the format that we're considering when we do return. Thanks to all our listeners for your support during this first year of our podcast. It's meant a lot to see the interest in our episodes and to get feedback from some of you, often via our most popular social platform, LinkedIn, and someti...

Aug 12, 2022•11 min

Working In Concert

We recently had the chance to bring If It's Hurting It's Not Working to the company where we work, as a live show at three of our major sites. And it was fantastic to talk with colleagues about their working lives and some of the pivotal moments in them. While we can't share those recordings with you, as they're too company-specific, one of the highlights of the series of shows was our chat with Sean West. So Emily and Richard have remounted and expanded that discussion with Sean for everyone wh...

Jul 08, 2022•35 min

Smart Money

It's been a while, but Emily and Richard are back with an episode all about money. As a cost of living crisis hits in the UK, it's a good time to discuss one of the key reasons why we all work. Yes, fulfilment and career development are really important, but work is the main or indeed only source of income for most of us. And while having money isn’t everything, when you don't have enough it's all you can think about. We talk about our experience with money, how to have a healthy relationship wi...

May 03, 2022•40 min

In the Public Domain

Emily and Richard have another guest on the podcast, and this time it's the fantastic Clare Salters, who tells us all about her career, which she has spent in the public and voluntary sectors. We hear what it's like to work with people and on issues that make the news and how that's not easily compatible with family life. Clare also has some important observations on how middle-aged women are perceived in the workplace and she and Emily talk about how it's harder in general for women to have a v...

Feb 28, 2022•52 min

Winter Blues

It's cold, it's dark and we've been spending too much time shut up in our own homes. Emily and Richard chat about the Winter Blues at work and what we can do to tackle them. Website: ifhurtnot.work LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ifhurtnotwork Twitter: @IfHurtNotWork Instagram: ifitshurtingitsnotworking Email: [email protected] Cover art: @BeaGarridoArt

Feb 06, 2022•44 min

Who Wants To Be A CEO?

Emily and Richard chat with their CEO Paul. We talk about Paul's life and career and it's a fascinating and thought provoking discussion on what it takes to be a leader. Website: ifhurtnot.work LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ifhurtnotwork Twitter: @IfHurtNotWork Instagram: ifitshurtingitsnotworking Email: [email protected] Cover art: @BeaGarridoArt

Jan 24, 2022•39 min

A New Leaf

New Year is a great opportunity for fresh starts and reinvention, so Emily and Richard discuss New Year's resolutions and how to use this time to get more from your job and career. Website: ifhurtnot.work LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ifhurtnotwork Twitter: @IfHurtNotWork Instagram: ifitshurtingitsnotworking Email: [email protected]

Dec 31, 2021•40 min

Teaser Clip

Join Emily and Richard for "If It's Hurting, It's not Working", our podcast about why we work, how we work, and what makes a great job. This is the teaser clip to give you a sense of what the podcast is about Social media @IfHurtNotWork on Twitter & ifitshurtingitsnotworking on Instagram. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifhurtnotwork Email [email protected]

Dec 31, 2021•3 min

It‘s Christmas!

It's Christmas, so Emily and Richard talk about what Christmas means to us, reflect back over the year at some of our successes and give tips for our listeners for how to use this time of the year for reflection and to help prepare ourselves for the coming year. We also introduce the subject of peer coaching and how the two of us have found it a valuable tool to help us to discuss and get perspective on business problems with a trusted colleague. Website: https://ifhurtnot.work LinkedIn: https:/...

Dec 05, 2021•37 min

When The Music Stops

Emily and Richard talk about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on our working lives, including our mental and physical health, and also the opportunities it's given us for reflecting on our careers. Social media @IfHurtNotWork on Twitter & "If It's Hurting It's Not Working" on Facebook & Instagram. Email [email protected] Bea Garrido designed our artwork @BeaGarridoArt

Oct 31, 2021•35 min

Balancing Act

Emily and Richard return for Ep2 to discuss Work / Life balance and how we try to achieve it. We talk about technology, parenthood, partners and commutes. Oh, and what's happened to a certain LinkedIn invitation... Social media @IfHurtNotWork on Twitter & "If It's Hurting It's Not Working" on Facebook & Instagram. Email [email protected] Bea Garrido designed our artwork @BeaGarridoArt

Oct 04, 2021•33 min

We Should Be So Lucky

Join Emily and Richard for "If It's Hurting, It's not Working", our podcast about why we work, how we work, and what makes a great job. In this episode Emily likes Kylie Minogue and we talk about how success is often a mixture of determination and luck. Social media @IfHurtNotWork on Twitter & "If It's Hurting It's Not Working" on Facebook & Instagram. Email [email protected] Garrido designed our artwork @BeaGarridoArt

Sep 13, 2021•34 min

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