A conversation about the impact of losing a job with Anna Codrea-Rado from our new podcast 'Totally Fine with Tiffany Philippou' Listen to the new show here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/totally-fine-with-tiffany-philippou/id1612599165 Buy Anna's book: You're the Business: How to Build a Successful Career When You Strike Out Alone: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Youre-Business-Successful-Career-Strike/dp/0753558653 Subscribe to Anna's newsletter: https://annacodrearado.substack.com/ Buy Tiffa...
May 24, 2022•54 min
We're back! Remember in the show's first ever episode when Tiffany talked about writing a book? Well, that book is out NOW! In this very special episode, Anna interviews Tiffany about her book, Totally Fine (and other lies I've told myself). This is a conversation you won't hear elsewhere as Anna was there throughout Tiffany's twenties and a key character in the book, too. Buy Tiffany Philippou's book, Totally Fine (and other lies I've told myself) Amazon anywhere in the world: https://buff.ly/3...
Mar 30, 2022•58 min•Season 6Ep. 3
A podcast about those times when we were not ‘totally fine’. Listen as host Tiffany Philippou, author of the best-selling memoir, Totally Fine (And Other Lies I've Told Myself), talks to guests about life-altering experiences that shaped who they are today, but which they wanted to pretend never happened in the first place. This is a show about how it's not just what happens to us, but the stigma we feel and how we suppress it, that affects us so deeply. And in having these conversations, we qui...
Mar 21, 2022•1 min
Is your to-do list getting you down? Your problem might not be your productivity hack, but rather your entire relationship with time. In this guest special, we talk to Oliver Burkeman, author of 'Four Thousand Weeks: Time management for mortals', about a completely different way to think about getting stuff done. Four Thousand Weeks, by Oliver Burkeman, is available HERE: https://amzn.to/3I4fld9 LINKS Pre-order Tiffany's book 'Totally Fine (and others lies I've told myself) on Amazon: https://bu...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 2
This week, we're talking about productivity dysmorphia, a phrase co-host Anna Codrea-Rado coined to describe our inability to see our own success. We get into what productivity dysmorphia is, what causes it and what can we do about it. LINKS Do I Have Productivity Dysmorphia? Anna's original article in Refinery29: https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2021/09/10640493/what-is-productivity-dysmorphia This is what I've learned about dealing with that 'productivity dysmorphia. Anna's piece in Business I...
Nov 16, 2021•36 min•Season 6Ep. 1
It's the season finale! And this week Tiffany interviews author and journalist Natasha Lunn. Natasha's new book, Conversations on Love explores love in all its forms through Natasha's personal story and interviews with the likes of Alain de Botton, Esther Perel, Dolly Alderton, Roxane Gay, Dolly Alderton and many more. We talk about love and work and what it's like when the exploration of love becomes your work. Follow Conversations on Love on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conversations_o...
Jul 19, 2021•56 min•Season 5Ep. 10
A conversation with best-selling author Otegha Uwagba on toxic workplaces, privilege and money. LINKS: We Need to Talk About Money: https://amzn.to/3wenuo9 Otegha's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OteghaUwagba In Good Company podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/in-good-company/id1294215581 The Writers Co-op Podcast. Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writers-co-op/id1498113138 Website: https://www.thewriterscooppod.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWC_pod 💌 Get in to...
Jul 05, 2021•57 min•Season 5Ep. 9
A conversation with the best-selling author about work, identity and career crises. Elizabeth Uviebinené's book, The Reset: Ideas to Change How We Work and Live, is out now: https://amzn.to/3wDYB6p The Writers Co-op Podcast. Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writers-co-op/id1498113138 Website: https://www.thewriterscooppod.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWC_pod 💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.c...
Jun 21, 2021•55 min•Season 5Ep. 8
A nuanced discussion about coaching, courses and work shame. LINKS Online courses are exploiting the unemployed: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2021/apr/18/online-job-coaches-are-exploiting-the-unemployed-during-pandemic Sophie Heawood turns to a life coach: https://www.theguardian.com/global/2019/jan/13/will-the-countrys-leading-life-coaches-help-me-raise-my-game Girlboss article on coaching: https://www.girlboss.com/read/should-i-hire-a-life-coach The Writers Co-op Podcast. Listen now: http...
Jun 07, 2021•53 min•Season 5Ep. 7
A conversation about ambition – it's more complicated than we realise. LINKS Why some people are more ambitious than others: https://www.lifehack.org/417178/why-some-people-are-more-ambitious-than-others Ambition won't make you happy: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200305-happiness-why-contentment-is-better-than-ambition-and-goals The Writers Co-op Podcast. Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writers-co-op/id1498113138 Website: https://www.thewriterscooppod.com/ Twitter: ...
May 24, 2021•48 min•Season 5Ep. 6
An interview with Emma Gannon, Sunday Times bestselling author, speaker, novelist, and host of the no. 1 creative careers podcast, Ctrl Alt Delete. Emma's book, Sabotage: How to Silence Your Inner Critic and Get Out of Your Own Way: https://amzn.to/33tCKSf Ctrl Alt Delete podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/ctrlaltdelete **AD: Thank you to our sponsor, Wild. Go to Wild today and get yourself this natural, refillable deodorant that genuinely works. You can order by going to wearewild.com and you’ll...
May 10, 2021•52 min•Season 5Ep. 5
We've got a bonus episode for you today! A Line of Duty special! Co-host Anna is joined by producer Chris for his debut on the mic to do a nerdy deep dive into whether AC-12 is the most toxic workplace ever. THERE ARE LOTS OF SPOILERS! 💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 03, 2021•41 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Are we working hard enough? Or are we hardly working? In this episode, Anna interviews Grace Beverley, CEO of two wildly successful Gen-Z companies, about the paradox of modern work. Grace Beverley's book, Working Hard, Hardly Working: How to achieve more, stress less and feel fulfilled, is out now: https://amzn.to/3mVjCWc **AD: Thank you to our sponsor, Wild. Go to Wild today and get yourself this natural, refillable deodorant that genuinely works. You can order by going to wearewild.com and yo...
Apr 19, 2021•48 min•Season 5Ep. 3
**AD: Thank you to our sponsor, Wild. Go to Wild today and get yourself this natural, refillable deodorant that genuinely works. You can order by going to wearewild.com and you’ll get 20% off your first order when you use code “ ISTHISWORKING ” at checkout.** Is it burnout? Or is it something else? Let's talk about it. World Health Organisation definition of burnout: https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseases If you're ex...
Apr 06, 2021•48 min•Season 5Ep. 2
We're back! Your favourite podcast about work, careers and modern life is back with a brand new season. This first episode is a special one because Tiffany interviews Anna about her first book, You're The Business, a handbook about working for yourself. Enjoy! Buy You're The Business: https://linktr.ee/yourethebusiness 💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com **AD: Thank you to our sponsor, Wild. Go to Wild today and get ...
Mar 22, 2021•55 min•Season 5Ep. 1
This was recorded live over Zoom, so do excuse any technical hiccups and audio issues. 💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/isthisworkingshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Surprise! We dusted our mics down to bring you a bonus episode to help you get through a winter lockdown. Links: Pre-order Anna's book: https://amzn.to/3973MAT Tiffany's coaching services: https://tiffanyphilippou.com/coaching 💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/isthisworkingshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 11, 2020•44 min•Season 4Ep. 13
It's the season four finale! Before we take a break, we reflect on the highlights of the season and what we've learned about how work is changing so drastically right before our eyes. Links: Pause for celebration , The Tiff Weekly Dare to dream , The Tiff Weekly Everyone is totally just winging it, all the time How To Fail With Elizabeth Day:Bernardine Evaristo 💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patre...
Sep 21, 2020•37 min•Season 4Ep. 12
This week, we interviewed Bruce Daisley, the former European Vice-President for Twitter, host of the UK's number one business podcast, Eat Sleep Work Repeat, and author of the Sunday Times best-seller, The Joy of Work. We had a lot of fun talking about how we can all make work better. Where to find Bruce: twitter.com/brucedaisley eatsleepworkrepeat.com 💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: www.p...
Sep 14, 2020•49 min•Season 4Ep. 11
This week, we're talking about goals and making plans! 💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/isthisworkingshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 07, 2020•33 min•Season 4Ep. 10
This week, Tiffany interviews the mindset and business coach Africa Brooke about self-sabotage. It's a fantastic conversation about how our mindset can hold us back not only from achieving success, but also even from enjoying it. You can find Africa on Instagram @africabrooke and at her website www.africabrooke.com 💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/isthisworkingshow Hosted on...
Aug 31, 2020•47 min•Season 4Ep. 9
This week, we share how we're both burned out and what we're doing about it. Links: Tiana Clark on Black burnout: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tianaclarkpoet/millennial-burnout-black-women-self-care-anxiety-depression Dr Leyla Hussein on combating Black burnout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_6RRmkLOSs Tiffany on burnout: https://tiffanyphilippou.substack.com/p/burnout-and-me Michele Norris on the Michelle Obama Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ASSMnYfKKdTpsyUUPHbli 💌 Get i...
Aug 24, 2020•53 min•Season 4Ep. 8
We're thrilled to be joined by two very special guests this week, Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow. The pair co-host Call Your Girlfriend, the podcast for long distance besties. Ann and Aminatou have just published a book together, Big Friendship, a NYT best-seller chronicling their messy and life-affirmation friendship with each other. Order Big Friendship: www.bigfriendship.com 💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Sup...
Aug 17, 2020•50 min•Season 4Ep. 7
In this week's episode, we're joined by Cate Sevilla, an author, journalist and consultant, to talk about working through a crisis. Cate has led editorial teams for some of the world’s largest media and technology companies including Google and Microsoft, and also media startups Buzzfeed UK and The Pool. She's currently working on her first book, How to Work Without Losing Your Mind: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/316/316822/how-to-work-without-losing-your-mind/9780241439661.html 💌 Get in touc...
Aug 10, 2020•49 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Today's episode is about job loses. We've both lost jobs and in this episode, we share how that made us feel and what we did next. Redundancy rights in the UK: https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/your-legal-rights-when-facing-redundancy Acas offers free, confidential and impartial advice on all employment rights issues in England, Scotland and Wales. Helpline: 0300 123 1100 The Labour Relations Agency provides an impartial and confidential employment relations service in Northern I...
Aug 03, 2020•57 min•Season 4Ep. 5
This week's guest is the warm and open-hearted Kati Morton. Kati is a licensed marriage and family therapist from California. She's also YouTuber who's built a global mental health online community. She joins us on the show to chat about the relationship between our work and our mental health. Where you can find Kati: Kati Morton on YouTube and katimorton.com 💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon...
Jul 27, 2020•48 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Sick of endless Zoom calls? Or do you prefer a video call to an in-person meeting? This week, we're talking about the good, the bad and the ugly of video conferencing. 💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/isthisworkingshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 20, 2020•39 min•Season 4Ep. 3
If you feel bad about how much you procrastinate, don't! We all do it and it's not because we're lazy or bad at our jobs. This week, we talk about the real reason why so many of us are struggling to get our work done. 💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisworkingshow 📌 Links and mentions • Freedom app: freedom.to • Calm app: calm.com • Study on procrastination: htt...
Jul 13, 2020•35 min•Season 4Ep. 2
We're back for a brand new season of Is This Working! Your favourite work buddies are here to chat about awkward workplace dilemmas and existential career anxieties. This week, we're joined by the journalist and podcast host, Pandora Sykes, to talk about her brilliant new book, How Do We Know We're Doing It Right? Sykes' collection of witty and thoughtful essays about modern life explore our ever-elusive quest to find happiness in our ourselves. What does our obsession with finding happiness at ...
Jul 06, 2020•50 min•Season 4Ep. 1
It's the season three finale! And what a season it's been – join us this week as we reflect on what the pandemic has taught us about our working lives. Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisworkingshow #AD: This episode was sponsored by MOO, the online print and design company. The kind folks at MOO are offering an exclusive 20% off at MOO for listeners of Is This Work...
Jun 01, 2020•46 min•Season 3Ep. 13
