Looking for a new job after parental leave? It’s not the easiest transition for many of us. You’re in the trenches of getting reacquainted with who you are, the value you bring and often on dodgy sleep. But, it’s totally possible to feel empowered and excited about the newest chapter you’re shaping. Is the idea…
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There’s a lot of chat about returning to work after becoming a parent, but what about preparing for parental leave? It can feel overwhelming. Full of uncertainty, like you’re on a countdown to something you’re not entirely sure you can articulate. You’re about to become a parent but what happens to your role? Are they…
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Today I’m joined by Shivani, founder of The Wallflower Academy – creating workplaces where everyone can be themselves by partnering with businesses to drive the equality agenda and optimise employee wellbeing. Shivani sums up how her mission is ‘to accelerate equality by driving sustainable culture change which unlocks an individual’s full potential.’ Shivani’s CV includes…
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Donna’s story is up there with something many of us would say happens in books and films. After returning to the workplace following maternity leave, Donna was in the thick of being gaslit, set up for failure and totally let down by her employer. Imagine returning to a full-time job on part-time hours and constantly…
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In this weeks’ episode I’m talking to Litsa Smith, the founder of Unscramble Me – the home of mentoring programmes and workshops to help people get organised, feel in control and combat stress. Litsa is all about supporting people with their wellbeing and operational effectiveness and after 20 years of leading high achieving teams she’s…
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In this weeks episode I’m talking to clinical psychologist Michaela Thomas, founder of The Thomas Connection and what a conversation it was! We covered cortisol within the first five minutes and ended on a practical message to line managers who feel like they lack empathy and compassion… so the in between stuff was pretty spectacular…
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Actually, if I was being accurate there would be about 15 other things after Vikas’ job title there! He’s got lots going on and this was one heck of a conversation. As an entrepreneur, investor, non-ex board member of multiple organisations, Honorary Professor and philanthropist, Vikas has a gift of seeing a situation from an…
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I’m thrilled to kick off series 4 with a focus on employer conversations, and first up the wonderful Fleur Cox, Co-chair of the Family and Carers Alliance for Rolls Royce. This one is for you if you’re running an employee resource group, a parent support network or wanting to get started. There were so many…
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Read the books they said. Join a group (or six) they said. Follow this person on social media they said. So much well meaning, kindly intended advice was the order of business when I became a parent. I was SWIMMING in the stuff. Do you know what I didn’t hear people talk about though? The…
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TW: in this episode Charlotte and Elliott discuss parental bereavement, mental health issues and suicidal thoughts. If this isn’t something you can listen to right now, why not check out some of our other episodes? I’m bringing the bonus today, with the one and only Elliott Rae. Founder of Music Football Fatherhood, author, co-founder of…
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