Explore every episode of the podcast Let's Work It Out

Head of Coaching at StayNimble, Jennifer Harper and Caroline Jones, one of the career coaches discuss what the coaching experience is like. This episode is bundled with all programmes offered by Stay Nimble.

Roger and Caroline chat about their latest impressions of using a variety of AI-powered tools to support Stay Nimble members and their own practice. This episode is part of our funded programme with Accenture as part of their Regenerative AI initiative.

In this insightful episode, career coaches Jennifer Harper and Caroline Jones tackle the critical issue of untrained managers in today's workforce.

Discover:

• The surprising statistic that over 50% of managers have never received formal training
• How effective management directly impacts team motivation and productivity
• Key skills for successful management, including communication, active listening, and delegation
• Strategies for self-directed learning and development as a manager

Learn about the recent research from the Chartered Management Institute highlighting the "accidental manager" phenomenon and its implications for workplace effectiveness.

Whether you're a newly promoted manager looking to enhance your skills or an experienced leader seeking to refine your approach, this episode offers practical advice for becoming a more effective people manager.

Join Jennifer and Caroline as they explore essential management techniques, from building trust and transparency to leading by example and cultivating a positive mindset. Gain valuable insights on how to take control of your own management education and inspire your team to greater success.

In this insightful episode, career coaches Jennifer Harper and Caroline Jones explore the crucial role of self-awareness for effective management and personal growth.

Discover:

• What self-awareness really means and why it's become a cornerstone of good leadership
• The connection between self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and cognitive behavioural therapy
• Practical strategies for developing self-awareness, including seeking feedback and reflective practices
• The impact of self-awareness on communication style, decision-making, and team dynamics

Learn how self-awareness can transform a manager into a leader and create a more positive, productive work environment.

Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to enhance your leadership skills or someone starting their career journey, this episode offers valuable insights into:

• The benefits of self-awareness in both professional and personal life
• Techniques for reflecting on feedback and understanding your own thought patterns
• How to recognise and manage your emotions and automatic responses
• The importance of mindset and turning negative self-talk into positive action

Join Jennifer and Caroline as they discuss how developing self-awareness can become your superpower, helping you build better relationships, make more informed decisions, and create a supportive workplace culture.

This episode provides a roadmap for anyone looking to embark on the lifelong journey of self-awareness and reap its rewards in their career and beyond.

In this eye-opening episode, career coaches Jennifer Harper and Roger Martin tackle the pressing issue of the skills gap in today's workforce.

Discover:

• Why many employees struggle to recognise their own transferable skills

• The disconnect between employer demands and employee perceptions

• Strategies for companies to nurture and develop talent from within

• How individuals can uncover and articulate their hidden abilities

Learn about the formation of Skills England and its potential impact on the job market. Plus, gain insights into the most in-demand skills for 2024 and beyond.

Whether you're an employer looking to build a more capable team or an individual seeking to advance your career, this episode provides practical advice for bridging the skills gap and unlocking your full potential.

Join Jennifer and Roger as they explore how better communication, transparency, and a fresh perspective on skills can transform both organisations and careers.

In this episode, dive into the power of visualisation with career coaches Caroline and Jennifer.

Learn how this game-changing technique can revolutionise your job search, boost your confidence, and help you overcome career obstacles.

Discover practical tools to harness your mind's eye, from vision boards to VR experiences. Plus, experience a guided visualisation exercise led by Caroline to kickstart your journey.

Whether you're job hunting, preparing for an interview, or battling imposter syndrome, this episode equips you with the mental strategies to visualise and achieve your professional goals.

In this episode, Jennifer and Caroline something we all often face in our lives - barriers.

They talk about how barriers can hold us back from doing the things in our lives that we're hoping to achieve. They look at internal and external barriers, and explore some of the techniques that can be useful in overcoming these.

In this episode, Jennifer and Jayne talk about a topic that frequently comes up in coaching conversations, which is about developing your career within an organisation. Figuring out how to map a path an organisation can be tricky, so these tips are invaluable for people wanting to make progress in their career.

In this episode, Jennifer and Jayne discuss feedback. It's common that we will be on receiving end of feedback, or as managers, giving feedback. It's a really valuable skill that we can improve through practice, and the coaches discuss this topic at length with tools and tips for really hearing the feedback and taking action appropriately.

In this episode, Jennifer and Cordelia talk about coping with change in the workplace. They discuss the types of change that might be encountered and how to tackle it.

In this episode, Jennifer and Jayne talk about getting the most out of the available time you have each day. We often find ourselves running out of time and feel less productive, so developing strategies can reduce the sense of overwhelm.

In this episode, Caroline and Roger talk about the current landscape relating to Artificial Intelligence, the tools you can use, and how these can be useful in your job search activities.

In this episode, Jennifer chats with Caroline Jones about emotional intelligence and how this can be an important awareness in the workplace. They focus on the impact on you, your colleagues and the business of having good emotional intelligence, and explore a couple of examples of how you can develop your emotional intelligence.

In Episode 39 of "Let's Work It Out," our Head of Coaching, Jennifer Harper, is joined by Brendan Roy, a mental health first aid instructor and founder of Mood Mental Health Training.

They discuss some of the challenges associated with changes in your life that lead to new beginnings and how to look after your mental health during these times.

In this episode, Jennifer and Caroline talk about why continuous professional development (CPD) is important, describe different types of CPD and how to manage this alongside your day-to-day work.

In this episode, Jayne and Jennifer discuss the challenges of hybrid working, with some team members in the office while others work remotely.

In particular, for first-time managers, this can feel like a daunting challenge and Jayne and Jennifer talk through some tactics that managers can employ to maintain team cohesion

In this episode, Jennifer and Caroline discuss internal mobility within organisations and explore why this is vital to the future success of your business.

If you don't have plans to help your teams learn new skills and take on more responsibility, well, just listen to this episode to see what you're likely missing out on.

Following the recent World Mental Health Day, the conversation on workplace well-being is more relevant than ever 🌍🧠 Whether you’re an employee or an employer, navigating mental health in the workplace is a subject that everyone can relate to. In Episode 35 of "Let's Work It Out," our Head of Coaching, Jennifer Harper, is joined by Brendan Roy, a mental health first aid instructor and founder of Mood Mental Health Training. Join us as we touch on a number of points around mental health, the world of work and more!

Jennifer meets with Caroline Raffi, VP Enterprise at Ducere Global Business School to talk about how social pressures affect us in the workplace, and how we can manage the different challenges we face on a daily basis.

In this episode, Jennifer and Cordelia explore some of the issues that may arise for people over the age of 50 when in work and when seeking work, look at ideas for how to demonstrate our life experience and professional experience in job applications, and how to maintain self-belief during the process.

In this episode, Jennifer chats with Georgie Blackburn about critical thinking and why it is a strength that is growing in importance in the workplace.

They discuss exactly what critical thinking is, what the benefits are to businesses that have employees who apply critical thinking in the workplace, as well as ways we can, as individuals, improve our own critical thinking.

In this episode, Jennifer and Jayne talk about communicating assertively in the workplace, in particular for people in their first managerial role.

In this episode, Jennifer and Georgie discuss how practising gratitude can bring about more positive mindset and behaviours. They apply these thoughts to the workplace and how mindset is vital for navigating thes uncertain times we're living in .

In this episode, Jennifer and Caroline talk about the value of customer service skills and why these are vital in just about any job you could mention! They discuss the importance of communication skills and emotional intelligence underpinning a good customer experience which helps provide the framework to develop great customer service skills.

In this episode, Caroline and Georgie talk about burnout in the workplace, how you can identify it or if you manage people, how you can spot this in your team.

In this episode of Let's Work It Out, Jennifer and Roger discuss mentoring in the workplace, the benefits and how to become a mentor or mentee. At Stay Nimble, we now broker mentoring relationships with global organisations for members of our community, alongside our expert, qualified career coaching, so we know first-hand about how a mentoring relationship can support a coaching relationship and ultimately, help people achieve their goals.

In this episode of Let's Wotk It Out, Jennifer and Caroline discuss conflict resolution in the workplace.

In this episode, Georgie and Jayne talk about how to deal with changes that happen in the workplace. Everyone faces some kind of change at work, and some of you experience this more than others. The team chat this through both from an employer or manager's perspective and from the perspective of employees. Georgie and Jayne tackle this at a number of different levels and explore the benefits of change for organisations and for individuals. They also talk through what organisations can do to effectively manage change.

In this episode, Jennifer and Georgie talk about the really common theme of feeling stuck and how to find a way forward that works for you. They talk through understanding why you are feeling stuck, then look at unravelling what you want to achieve, followed by identifying the steps to take to ease out of that stuck feeling and finishing with an action plan to help you stay on track.

In this episode, Jennifer and Caroline talk about the different perspectives on the fear of changing jobs, how other people may create these fears and how we can trust our own thoughts rather than seeking out reassurance from people around us. The impartiality of a career coach can really support you in gaining clarity and looking forward.

In this bonus episode, Jennifer chats to Robert about his career journey so far, and how Stay Nimble has supported him to make positive steps forward. If you're interested in what career development support can offer you, Robert's story gives a lot of great pointers for what you can expect.

In this episode of Let's Work It Out, Caroline and Jennifer talk about how to find your best position within a team, starting with understanding your strengths and values. And you'll also find out a bit more about our coaches as they take the Disney character test!

In this episode of Let's Work It Out, Jayne and Caroline talk about the tips for setting goals for the coming year in relation to your career. Whether that is tackling a situation with your current employer, asking for a pay rise, or considering a career change, these tips will support you to get started to make things happen.

In this bonus episode, Jennifer and Caroline introduce you to Salesforce, a leading technology platform which has created a host of career options from administrators, through to solution architects. This episode forms part of our Launchpad: Salesforce programme.

In this epsiode, Jennifer and Georgie talk about approaches to reflecting on what you have achieved, why this helps you with your confidence and how it can help you to think about what it working for you and what isn't working so much for you.

In this episode, Jayne and Jennifer talk about taking back control of the interview process, how to appreciate the two-way process of an interview, and how you can stand out with some great questions to ask the interviewer.

In this bonus episode, we meet one of our members, Richard, who talks with Jennifer about his experience with the Stay Nimble Thrive programme and working with his coach.

In this episode, Jayne and Georgie talk about Imposter Syndrome, what it is and strategies you can try to overcome it.

In this episode of Let's Work It Out, Jennifer and Jayne tackle procrastination. Making changes is hard and motivation can wane. Putting things off is entirely normal and natural, but can be a significant barrier to making positive changes in your life. Our coaching team chat through ways of overcoming procrastination and being kind to yourself if things aren't progressing as quickly as you may want.

In this episode of Let's Work It Out, Jennifer and Roger talk about how important workplace culture is to our well-being, and how to address a mismatch between your values and the company culture. The answer isn't necessarily to quit!

In this episode of Let's Work It Out, Jayne and Georgie talk through their top tips for managing the nervous energy that accompanies an interview.

In this episode of Let's Work It Out, Georgie and Caroline talk about the life stages of children and what this means for parents. As our relationship with our kids changes, it creates uncertainty about our roles in life, our hopes and fears for our kids changing, and all of this has a profound impact on considering what this means for you, and the opportunities it can create for you. A change in circumstances can be a great time for self-development.

In this episode, Jennifer and Caroline talk about the steps you can take to update your CV when you're applying for a new job in a new field. 

In this episode of Let's Work It Out, Jennifer chats to James, one of the Stay Nimble community who joined us following referral from Southern Housing Group. He talks through his experience of working with his coach and using the platform, and how it is continuing to support him in his career.

In this episode, Stay Nimble's expert career coaches Jayne Saul-Paterson and Caroline Jones discuss how understanding your strengths can be a really valuable part of a career change and job searching.

Understanding you, your likes, dislikes, Strengths, Skills and Values is a key first part of your journey ahead. In this podcast episode, we are going to focus on recognising Strengths.

You will be very familiar with the term ‘Strengths’, but what are they, and why are they important?

And of course, if you're ready to talk with a qualified professional about your current situation, book a free 30-minute session at Stay Nimble. We're here for you.

In this episode, Jennifer and Jayne talk about the immediate aftermath of redundancy, and how to respond to and process this life-changing event. If you've recently experienced redundancy and are not sure what to do next, this short episode gives you some tips for managing yourself at this stressful time, plus being clear on your rights. 

And of course, if you're ready to talk with a qualified professional about your current situation, book a free 30-minute session at Stay Nimble. We're here for you.

In this episode of Let's Work It Out, Jennifer and Georgie talk about the times they've not got the job after feeling they had performed well at the interview and really wanted the job. They grapple with the feelings of rejection and describe ways to manage your response to not getting the job.

In this episode, Jennifer and Caroline talk about how to approach networking to benefit your career development.

In this 12 minute episode, Jennifer and Caroline discuss dyslexia in the workplace with the goal of reducing the stigma for dyslexic people. They look at some of the amazing strengths dyslexic people have, as well as the many tools that are now available to support people with dyslexia in their learning and work. They also discuss suggestions of what information to share at a job interview if you're dyslexic.