A chance to reflect on the journey we've been on and all the thinking we've done.

As one chapter comes to an end, another one begins.

Thanks for listening!

Episode 34 - the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.

A chance to look back and reflect on all we have thought about on the journey so far.

Thank you to all who have listened - I appreciate your support!

2 minutes to consider ... how does politics, power and policy impact your work sector?

What can you do about it?

Politics gets everywhere - what impact does it have on your work sector, your specific job and ... YOU?

What can you do to speak to power and change the direction of travel?

Two minutes thinking about the biggest of the big picture - society.

Does industry define society? Does society sculpt industry?

Grab a cuppa and have a think...

Does society shape industry?

Does industry shape society?

What about 15-minute cities???

Grab a cuppa and take a listen...

When the oil, gas and coal is gone - what new jobs will exist? What will a traditional job like a lawyer or a builder look like ...

Grab a cuppa and have a listen.

Green jobs - Are they a thing for the future? Maybe a job for science-fiction? How do you greenify a lawyer?

Boil just enough water for a cup of tea and take a listen!

How does media (in all senses) have an impact on careers choices and job sectors.

Pop the kettle on and find out more.

3 minutes to think about how the media can have an impact on our careers planning and choices.

Do you know who the president of South Africa is?

Do you know who won the last series of Love Island?

Is it enough to sack the sexists and reprimand the racists?

To truly challenge prejudice, we need to be more positive, championing all, encouraging and celebrating acceptance.

Be proactive and positive, rather than being reactive or ignoring matters.

How can you proactively and positively change your work environment to be more welcome, affirming and open?

What might you need to do in the more negative moments?

Face-to-face communication is KEY.

Whether on stage with the crowd or to an audience of one.

Here's some thoughts and tips about practical steps to being a better communicator in your professional life and your personal life... Enjoy.

A look at your rights in the workplace (or for your workers!) as well as a think about whistleblowing and your responsibilities as a worker.

Two minutes to think about your rights and responsibilities in the workplace.

Short thoughts on different stages of life and how they impact our careers choices.

Different ages, different career stages, different life stages - take a step back and self-reflect.

Why are you where you are?

Where do you want to go?

Where have you come from?

Two minutes to think about how family and your community can influence the careers decisions you are making for yourself and others.

Even - thinking about where your professional talents can benefit your community and home life.

How does your family circumstance influence and impact on your career choices?

How are you influencing (or controlling!) younger family members and friends?

What role does your community play in your career choice and HOW can you you enrich your community with your work skills & experience?

A quick question to mull over - we are taking a short break over summer and will be back with a full episode on 6 September.

A quick question to mull over - we are taking a short break over summer and will be back with a full episode on 6 September

A quick question to mull over - we are taking a short break over summer and will be back with a full episode on 6 September.

A quick question to mull over - we are taking a short break over summer and will be back with a full episode on 6 September.

Face-to-face communication is KEY.

Whether on stage with the crowd or to an audience of one.

Here's some thoughts and tips about practical steps to being a better communicator in your professional life and your personal life... Enjoy.

A quick question to mull over - we are taking a short break over summer and will be back with a full episode on 6 September.

A quick question to mull over - we are taking a short break over summer and will be back with a full episode on 6 September.

A massive thank you to our first guest - Tony Burke!!!

Let's think about leadership and how it can change the world.

How does a Lord of The Rings character make you a better worker?

Is leadership an AI-proof skill for the workplace?

How can you manage your money to remove stress?

Do money and the easy life go hand in hand?

How can you shake the magic money tree?

Does money cause you stress?

Can you shake that magic money tree in your own life?

Do you really need those gorgeous new trainers???

Let's think about money and how it fits into your personal life and your professional life.

What's more important - physical or mental wellbeing?

How can we stay fit and healthy in every sense?

Will it all go away if I just ignore it?

Do we consider a broken leg, a sickness virus and anxiety with the same severity?

What can we do to improve our physical and mental wellbeing - how do we keep in top shape?

Where does work and our career get involved in this aspect of self?

What is your balance looking like and what can you do about it.

Take 2 minutes to have a think - keep the good stuff and deal with the not so good.

This episode is dedicated to Dolly Parton - "Working 9-5 what a way to make a living!"

Welcome to Season 2!!! Was Dolly Parton onto something? What do we do 9-5 and between 5-9?

How can we recognise a healthy work/life balance?

What steps can we take to become a happier, healthier, more productive person?

Take a listen ... you won't be sorry for long.

What can we learn from Jim Carrey about feeling swamped under work and personal busyness?

What gives you life and recharges you?

Do you always have to say YES to everything?

We all need to communicate in our work life and our personal life.

Don't just assume that certain jobs require presentation skills. Reflect on your general communication skills, as well as your ability to present in a meeting, online, over slides...

General hints...

• Start with a bang.
• Know what you want to say.
• Where can you use 'story'.
• What is your palette - audio, visual and personal.
• Where can you edit & when is it live?
• How to engage your audience?

Powerpoint hints & tips...

• One point at a time.
• Light text / dark background.
• Biggest element is the most important.
• Don't overwhelm the listener with visuals.

Finally the biggest tip - when you are speaking - YOU are the focus, slides & visuals are only their to emphasis your point.

How do we survive being overly busy in our work life and our personal life?

What can we learn from ... Jim Carrey?

Why do you need to be a good team player?

What can you achieve by working together?

Does team work really make the dream work?

What makes a good team?

Where do you fit, to make best use of everything you are?

What is OUR greatest achievement? What is YOUR greatest achievement?

How to get as much of what you want and keep the other person happy?

When should you speak, when should you be quiet and listen?

Professionally & personally - there will be times we need to know our own worth.

How do we get the best out of every deal - professional or personal?

How do you know your worth?

When should you decide to walk away.

What does it mean to aim high - do we all need to become the boss and get rich?

What motivates you?

What motivates you?

Do you want to be rich?

Do you want to make it to the very top - where is 'the top' for you?

Do you want a better work/life balance?

Come and have a think about aiming high, tea & biscuits are always welcome!

More than just slapping a smile on your face, keeping your chin up and thinking happy thoughts...

What does it mean to stay positive in your professional and personal life?

How can you make your own luck?

Who is inspiring you to keep going?

Two minutes of thoughts about staying positive and making the best out of everything life sends your way!

Do we only think about our health as we sit in A&E?

Do you eat a good diet, exercise and look after yourself?

What is the equivalent in terms of your career?

Let's have a think about careers advice for all...

The self-survey tool with the National Careers Service is here - https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/discover-your-skills-and-careers/

We all need to communicate in our work life and our personal life.

Don't just assume that certain jobs require presentation skills. Reflect on your general communication skills, as well as your ability to present in a meeting, online, over slides...

General hints...

• Start with a bang.
• Know what you want to say.
• Where can you use 'story'.
• What is your palette - audio, visual and personal.
• Where can you edit & when is it live?
• How to engage your audience?

Powerpoint hints & tips...

• One point at a time.
• Light text / dark background.
• Biggest element is the most important.
• Don't overwhelm the listener with visuals.

Finally the biggest tip - when you are speaking - YOU are the focus, slides & visuals are only their to emphasis your point.

Do we only think about our health as we sit in A&E?

Do you eat a good diet, exercise and look after yourself?

What is the equivalent in terms of your career?

Let's have a think about careers advice for all...

The self-survey tool with the National Careers Service is here - https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/discover-your-skills-and-careers/

Busy, busy, busy - what can you do with your time?

Where can you find hidden time to put to use?

What would you do with your time if money wasn't an issue?

Have a think about the one constant that is moving for everyone, rich, poor, young, old - time.

Take 2 minutes to think about the time you have - what will you do with it?

If you won the lottery and money wasn't an issue - what would you do with your time and freedom?

2 minutes thinking about that super valuable skill - CREATIVITY.

How do you develop and use this, especially if you are in a job role that doesn't value it?