In this episode Helen and Sarah talk about the importance of levity, humour and laughter at work with Naomi Bagdonas and Jennifer Aaker, the authors of 'Humor, Seriously'. Plus, Sarah talks to Lynne Parker, founder and chief executive of Funny Women and Deb Leary OBE, CEO of Forensic Pathways about how they use humour in their day to day working lives. For full resources visit amazingif.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 21, 2020•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this weeks episode Helen and Sarah discuss why optimistics do better at work (and in life) and the difference between expectant and explainer optimists. And together they ask the question if optimism is a skill we can all learn what does this look like in practise? We finish the episode sharing 5 practical actions listeners can take to add some optimism into your day to day work and over the course of your career. Don't forget, you can join our weekly PodPlus sessions where we share framework...
Jul 14, 2020•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Sarah talks to Leyya Sattar and Roshni Goyate, the co-founders of The Other Box, about what it means to be an ally, what gets in the way and the practical actions we can all take to be effective allies at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 07, 2020•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this weeks episode Helen and Sarah discuss why we procrastinate and 5 ideas and actions to help prevent procrastination, including monk mode, the pomodoro technique and swallowing the frog. And as an added bonus Helen finishes the episode by sharing her top productivity hints & tips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 30, 2020•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, Helen talks to Lord Mark Price about the 6 steps to happier workplaces. Mark is the former Managing Director of Waitrose and Deputy Chairman of The John Lewis Partnership, a member of the House of Lords and the founder of Engaging Works. This episode is full of insights and practical actions you can take to create happier workplaces. For more information on the epsiode, head to https://www.amazingif.com/listen and follow Mark's work at https://engaging.works/ Don't forget, you can joi...
Jun 23, 2020•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the final episode of our six-part Ask the Expert series, Helen talks to CEO and founder of Social Chain, Steven Bartlett, about the importance of adaptability as a skill and how to cultivate it. In their discussion, Steven shares his thought on the importance of 'adaptability outliers', making sure people have an incentive to be adaptable and permission to fail. He also talks about the importance of reflection and writing in helping him to personally stay adaptable in his career. Follow Steve...
Jun 18, 2020•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Sarah and Helen discuss how to find more meaning and fulfilment from the work that you do. Together they reflect on what makes work meaningful and what gets in the way. And though there is no blueprint for discovering meaningful work there are questions you can ask and actions you can take which will help you to feel more connected to your job today, and in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 16, 2020•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the fifth of our six-part Ask the Expert series, Sarah interviews Amy Edmondson, the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School and author of The Fearless Organisation. Together Sarah and Amy discuss Psychological Safety, the concept she has pioneered and championed through her research. They chat about what gets in the way of psychological safety and how we can all learn the skills and take positive action to create respected and trusted teams where people...
Jun 11, 2020•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Helen and Sarah talk about how to navigate the change and uncertainty that we're all facing in our careers right now. Together they discuss how to overcome the thoughts and feelings that can get in our way when faced with change and the positive actions that will help you take control of your career in the short and long term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 09, 2020•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the fourth of our six-part 'Ask the Expert' series, Helen interviews Holly Tucker, co-founder of Not On The High Street and founder of Holly&Co about the importance of creativity in navigating through times of change. They talk about how spark your creativity and apply it to your day to day work to create new opportunities for you and your career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 04, 2020•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Helen and Sarah talk about emotional intelligence (EQ) at work. They take the 12 characteristics of EQ and share ideas for putting each one into action. Whether you're thinking about your own development or different exercises to do with the people you work with, this week's episode is full of practical and useful tips to help make work better for everyone. For an episode summary and supporting resources, head to amazingif.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Jun 03, 2020•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the third of our six-part Squiggly Careers – Ask the Expert series, Helen interviews Simon Sinek, best-selling author and speaker, about the role of purpose in managing our careers. They talk about how to find your own why, the importance of working with people who share your beliefs and how to bring your purpose to life with the stories you tell." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 28, 2020•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this weeks episode Helen and Sarah share why working remotely can make disagreeing difficult and top tips on how to challenge constructively. In the second part of the episode Helen interviews Amy Gallo, author of the Harvard Business Review Guide to Dealing With Conflict and contributing HBR contributing editor. Amy shares practical and useful advice on how to have productive conversations including understanding whether you seek or avoid conflict, identifying frequent reaso...
May 26, 2020•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the second of our six-part Squiggly Careers – Ask the Expert series Sarah interviews Rich Pierson, co-founder of Headspace about Mindfulness. Rich and Sarah discuss the difference between mindfulness and meditation and the benefits that being more mindful can offer to all of us. They discuss practical and realistic ways to make meditation part of your everyday and why so many companies are offering headspace to their employees during Coronavirus. H...
May 21, 2020•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this inspiring episode Helen and Sarah interview people working on the front-line during lock-down to get a window in the world of their experiences. Sarah has a conversation with Ben Levinson, a 600-pupil primary school Headteacher working in East London about how he coped with the most difficult two weeks of his career and why taking care of your mental health matters more than ever right now. Helen speaks to Dr. Jamie Strachan, a Consultant in C...
May 20, 2020•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast In our first episode supporting mental health awareness week Sarah and Helen chat to Dr. Paula Franklin - Chief Medical Officer Bupa, Emma Mamo – Head of Workplace Wellbeing at Mind and Alex Cole – Chair Bupa Foundation about how we can all look after our mental health at work. Together they discuss some of the barriers that get in the way of people receiving the support they need for their mental health at work, and t...
May 19, 2020•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the first of our new six part Squiggly Careers - Ask the Expert series Sarah interviews Martha Lane- Fox (CBE) co-founder of lastminute.com and founder of doteveryone . Martha shares her personal and professional experience of building her resilience 'muscle' through out her career. Together they discuss the importance of very small steps, a strong support network and recognising your successes. And Martha finishes by explaining why we should never be afraid to fish upstream. Hosted on Acast....
May 14, 2020•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, Helen and Sarah reflect on how our current working environment is affecting people's need for belonging and how to respond to it. They talk through 5 ideas and actions to build more belonging in a virtual working environment, including reflecting on the number of 1-2-1 vs. 1-2-many conversations you're having and making time to give people recognition. Head to www.amazingif.com for links to resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 12, 2020•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this week's episode Helen and Sarah are joined by David Speed and Adam Brazier, co-hosts of the Creative Rebels Podcast and co-founders of Graffiti Life and Parlour Tattoo. In the episode they discuss how to be creative at work including the importance of mixing things up, helping to level up your business and why talk - action = zero. For more visit amazingif.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 05, 2020•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Adaptability and Squiggly Careers go hand in hand! We're all working with more change and ambiguity and our ability to find a way through it is crucial to our success (and arguably our sanity!). This week, Helen and Sarah share practical actions you can take to develop you adaptability, inspired by Natalie Fratto's TED Talk . Head to www.amazingif.com for links to resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 28, 2020•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Helen talks to Matthew Syed about the power of diverse thinking in this week's Squiggly Careers podcast. They tackle topics including growth mindset, collective intelligence and cognitive diversity, focusing in on how to put all of the theory into action for individuals, teams and organisations. For more on this episode, head to www.amazingif.com and read more about Matthew's work at www.matthewsyed.co.uk . Rebels Ideas is out in paperback now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Apr 21, 2020•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Helen and Sarah give you the skills to develop strong resilience. They cover how to assess your steady state of resilience, how to think about your emotional agility, fear setting and learning to invest in your support solar system. For full resources visit amazingif.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 14, 2020•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast For a special episode Sarah talks to Dr. Margaret Heffernan - author of 'Uncharted: How to Map the Future Together'. They talk about the difference between a complicated and complex world, why we need to build relationships based on generosity and the importance of friends at work (particularly in a crisis). For more visit amazingif.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 07, 2020•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Sarah and Helen discuss the difference between your comfort and courage learning zones and why they both matter. Together they discuss ideas and actions you can take to spend more time in either zone including building your BMDs (brief moments of discomfort), connecting with challengers and knowing that not right now is not the same as not ever. For more information on this episode head to www.amazingif.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 31, 2020•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast As our working lives go through a significant period of change, it's never been more important to show kindness to others. Everyone is going through their own challenges and we can all play a role in supporting each other. In this week's episode, Helen and Sarah talk through small and practical ways we can all show up with kindness at work. For more information on this episode, head to www.amazingif.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 24, 2020•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Listening plays a big part in our working lives, but often it's something we struggle to do well. Distractions, our own agendas, thoughts and feelings can all affect the quality of our listening efforts. In this week's Squiggly Careers podcast, hosts Helen and Sarah talk about their 4 top tips for being a brilliant listener, including how to assess yourself against '6 listening levels', how to create 'time to think' and how to make sure your listening efforts creates insight that lasts. Head to ...
Mar 17, 2020•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the final episode Sarah interviews two women leading the charge to make our world a better place. Kajal Odedre, director of change.org and author of 'Do Something': together they discuss how everyone can be an activist. She then chats to Lauren Bravo, author of 'How to break up with fast fashion', to figure out what we can all do to make better choices about the clothes that we buy and wear, benefitting ourselves and our planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this special episode for International Women's Day, Helen talks to 3 guests about the topic of female entrepreneurship. With Sarah King and Claire Dunn (founders of We Are Radikl) she discusses the systemic barriers that can hold women back from starting and scaling businesses and how they are supporting women to break them down. She then talks to Natalie Campbell, a serial entrepreneur about the confidence that has enabled her to succeed, what she has learned through her journey and what her...
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this special episode for International Women's Day, Helen and Sarah talk to two men who champion women in the workplace. First, Helen talks to Josh Graff (UK Country Manager for LinkedIn) about the actions he takes as a leader to support women at work. Sarah then talks to Daniele Fiandaca about Token Man, an initiative he founded to include men in the discussion of diversity and focus on solutions that benefit everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 08, 2020•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast In part 2 of this special episode for International Women's Day, Helen talks to Ann Francke, CEO of the Chartered Management Institute about the commercial benefit of gender diverse workplaces and where issues arise in our organisations. Ann's book is: Ann Francke OBE - Creating Gender Diverse Workplaces Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 07, 2020•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
