The Courageous Conversations Podcast

This week my guest is The Laughter Man, Pete Cann.  Pete is on a fun filled mission to bring the positive benefits of laughter to the world. Since discovering Laughter Yoga, company owner Pete has transformed his business and family life, and now wants to share his infectious secrets and get the planet laughing along with him. And make sure you stay tuned right till the very end of the show so you don’t miss how you can access Pete’s free gift for you. So, grab yourself a drink, get comfortable, hit play and let's get into this week's courageous conversation. You can connect with Pete here: Email - pete@petecann.com Website - www.petecann.com  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/petecannthelaughterman  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@petecannthelaughterman  A special message to you from Pete: As part of my interview, I would love to offer your listeners the opportunity to try my 5 day laughter challenge - https:/petecann.com/5-day-challenge-opt-in/ Free Debt Advice Links & Contact Numbers: Citizens Advice Bureau - https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk 0800 144 8848 StepChange Debt Charity - https://www.stepchange.org 0800 138 1111 Business Debtline - https://www.businessdebtline.org 0800 197 6026  Feedback is always welcome, and I truly hope you enjoy tuning in to the show. I would be so grateful if you would leave a rating, review, or recommended the show to a friend. Doing this helps to raise the profile of the show and allows my content to reach a wider audience. And don’t forget to hit the ‘subscribe’ button so you’ll never miss an episode. The Courageous Conversations Podcast is brought to you by Hannah Chadwick, the Director of Fortitude Training Limited. To keep up to date with the latest episodes of The Courageous Conversations Podcast, please follow Fortitude Training Company: Instagram - @fortitudetrainingcompany  Facebook -  @fortitudetrainingcompany  Website - fortitudetrainingcompany.com Email - office@fortitudetrainingcompany.com Company LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fortitudetrainingcompany Personal LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/hannahchadwick 

It’s my absolute pleasure to bring you a beautiful soul that I’ve been fortunate to get to know over this past year. She’s originally a fellow northern lass, as you’ll detect from her warm and friendly accent. But she’s so much more than that. She’s insightful, a true people person through and through, and frankly age defying because she certainly looks younger than me. I’m talking about the wonderful Janet Houlis from VALO Consultancy. Now Janet has over 33 years of experience in HR, People and Change Management Consultancy. She partners with clients to develop change management, EDI strategies, and business transformation initiatives. Through her consultancy work, Janet helps businesses take meaningful steps towards being equitable, inclusive and diverse organisations, whilst keeping their employees at the heart of everything they do. In this episode we discuss the two types of HR professional, HR’s role in the anti-racism movement, which groups are being left off the EDI agenda, and the rise of employee activism. Those working in HR will not want to miss this valuable and thought provoking interview.  So, grab yourself a drink, get comfortable, hit play and let's get into this week's courageous conversation. You can connect with Janet here: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-houlis Email - janet@valoconsultancy.com Feedback is always welcome, and I truly hope you enjoy tuning in to the show. I would be so grateful if you would leave a rating, review, or recommended the show to a friend. Doing this helps to raise the profile of the show and allows my content to reach a wider audience. And don’t forget to hit the ‘subscribe’ button so you’ll never miss an episode. The Courageous Conversations Podcast is brought to you by Hannah Chadwick, the Director of Fortitude Training Limited. To keep up to date with the latest episodes of The Courageous Conversations Podcast, please follow Fortitude Training Company: Instagram - @fortitudetrainingcompany  Facebook -  @fortitudetrainingcompany  Website - fortitudetrainingcompany.com Email - office@fortitudetrainingcompany.com Company LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fortitudetrainingcompany Personal LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/hannahchadwick 

Welcome to episode 19 of the Courageous Conversations Podcast. I’m your host, Hannah Chadwick from Fortitude Training. I’ve got another great episode lined up for you today. I’m excited to introduce you to a friend of mine, Kathryn Gough. Kathryn is an experienced and fully qualified Physiotherapist, and is currently a Business Development Manager at Connect Health. Kathryn helps people managers to improve colleagues musculoskeletal health. In this episode Kathryn dispels some common misconceptions about musculoskeletal disorders, and which types of jobs create an increased risk of incurring such injuries.  She also shares advice on employers legal obligations under the Health and Safety At Work Act 1974, and her key take home points on how to maintain good physical health. This will be a really useful listen for any HR Directors in particular, as well as anyone looking to optimise their own musculoskeletal health. So, grab yourself a drink, get comfortable, hit play and let's get into this week's courageous conversation. You can connect with Kathryn here: LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-gough-99292316/  Connect Health LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/connect-physical-health/ Website - https://www.connecthealth.co.uk Feedback is always welcome, and I truly hope you enjoy tuning in to the show. I would be so grateful if you would leave a rating, review, or recommended the show to a friend. Doing this helps to raise the profile of the show and allows my content to reach a wider audience. And don’t forget to hit the ‘subscribe’ button so you’ll never miss an episode. The Courageous Conversations Podcast is brought to you by Hannah Chadwick, the Director of Fortitude Training Limited. To keep up to date with the latest episodes of The Courageous Conversations Podcast, please follow Fortitude Training Company: Instagram - @fortitudetrainingcompany  Facebook -  @fortitudetrainingcompany  Website - fortitudetrainingcompany.com Email - office@fortitudetrainingcompany.com Company LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fortitudetrainingcompany Personal LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/hannahchadwick 

With heading back to the office vs working from home being a hot topic, I had to throw in my two cents. What’s right for each organisation and their employees will of course vary from business to business. But in this episode I offer my advice on the essential step that EVERY organisation should be taking, prior to making a decision on the work from home issue.  Whether you’re a CEO, HR Director, or an employee, you’ll stand to benefit from taking the time to tune into this week’s episode. So, grab yourself a drink, get comfortable, hit play and let's get into this week's courageous conversation. Feedback is always welcome, and I truly hope you enjoy tuning in to the show. I would be so grateful if you would leave a rating, review, or recommended the show to a friend. Doing this helps to raise the profile of the show and allows my content to reach a wider audience. And don’t forget to hit the ‘subscribe’ button so you’ll never miss an episode. The Courageous Conversations Podcast is brought to you by Hannah Chadwick, the Director of Fortitude Training Limited. To keep up to date with the latest episodes of The Courageous Conversations Podcast, please follow Fortitude Training Company: Instagram - @fortitudetrainingcompany  Facebook -  @fortitudetrainingcompany  Website - fortitudetrainingcompany.com Email - office@fortitudetrainingcompany.com Company LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fortitudetrainingcompany Personal LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/hannahchadwick 

This week I had the pleasure if interviewing Regine Demuynck.  Having moved to England in 1978, Régine has had a number of careers throughout her professional life. Alongside her regular employment, she has been a self-employed alternative therapist since 2004. In the last 12 years, she was both a teacher and a tutor of French and Spanish, and her love of words has led her to a new path: writer of fiction.  She writes under the name of Andrée Roby and has published 3 books since 2019. Now just like me, Regine is someone who lives with a non-visible disability. In 2013 she was diagnosed with various auto-immune diseases which have since impacted her life in many ways. In this interview, Regine discusses some of her experiences of living and working with a non-visible disability. Those of you who know my backstory know that this topic is incredibly close to my heart because of my own experience, some of which I also share in this episode. Hopefully this episode will help you become more informed around some of the ways people can be affected by this issue, and why it’s matters that you’re providing the right support as an employer, colleague, friend, or family member. A true must listen episode for HR Directors, and anyone in a people management position.  So, grab yourself a drink, get comfortable, hit play and let's get into this week's courageous conversation. You can connect with Régine here: Email - (For signed copy book orders) robyandree57@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robyandree57/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/regine.demuynck  LinkedIn - (Author) https://www.linkedin.com/in/régine-demuynck-29943088/  LinkedIn - (Reiki, EFT and Bach Flower Remedies practitioner) https://www.linkedin.com/in/régine-demuynck-6064b032/ Website - https://butterflywithin.co.uk/  Feedback is always welcome, and I truly hope you enjoy tuning in to the show. I would be so grateful if you would leave a rating, review, or recommended the show to a friend. Doing this helps to raise the profile of the show and allows my content to reach a wider audience. And don’t forget to hit the ‘subscribe’ button so you’ll never miss an episode. The Courageous Conversations Podcast is brought to you by Hannah Chadwick, the Director of Fortitude Training Limited.  To keep up to date with the latest episodes of The Courageous Conversations Podcast, please follow Fortitude Training Company: Instagram - @fortitudetrainingcompany  Facebook -  @fortitudetrainingcompany  Website - fortitudetrainingcompany.com Email - office@fortitudetrainingcompany.com Company LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fortitudetrainingcompany Personal LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/hannahchadwick 

This week’s fabulous guest is Nicola Smithson.  Nicola is a Gut Health Specialist, a Business and Wellness Coach, and an NLP Practitioner. She’s passionate about transforming the health and wellness of women’s lives.  We discuss eating to optimise your health and energy levels, as well as digging into The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen. So, grab yourself a drink, get comfortable, hit play and let's get into this week's courageous conversation. You can connect with Nicola here: Clubhouse -  https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@nicolasmithson Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nicolasmithson/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nic.smithson LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolasmithson/  Website - https://www.arbonne.com/gb/en/arb/nicolasmithson/ Feedback is always welcome, and I truly hope you enjoy tuning in to the show. I would be so grateful if you would leave a rating, review, or recommended the show to a friend. Doing this helps to raise the profile of the show and allows my content to reach a wider audience. And don’t forget to hit the ‘subscribe’ button so you’ll never miss an episode. The Courageous Conversations Podcast is brought to you by Hannah Chadwick, the Director of Fortitude Training Limited. To keep up to date with the latest episodes of The Courageous Conversations Podcast, please follow Fortitude Training Company: Instagram - @fortitudetrainingcompany  Facebook -  @fortitudetrainingcompany  Website - fortitudetrainingcompany.com Email - office@fortitudetrainingcompany.com Company LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fortitudetrainingcompany Personal LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/hannahchadwick 

This week I’m talking to Sue Tappenden, from Headspace for Change. Sue is a transformational whole-life coach, and a natural-born trouble-shooter with a practical approach to problem solving.  She helps stressed, working women take back control of their lives in a deeper, permanent, and life-changing way through coaching, counselling, and mentoring. She works with smart, capable women who are working hard to juggle it all. They want their life to feel different but nothing they’ve tried in an effort to feel better makes any sustainable difference. Whether it’s working with Sue 1:1 or as part of her Group Programme, she helps women make fundamental changes to how they are running the show, so they can take back control in a way that fits who they are. Sue’s style is relaxed, engaging, and with some humour thrown in. Unlike many other coaches who focus on changing what their clients are doing, she helps women make changes to the person they are being. This makes the results effective and long-lasting. Sue specialises in individual, organisational and system change. It all happens through human beings and their relationships - and that’s her thing!  She’s been a senior leader in the public sector and led large-scale change projects, is a qualified HR professional and continues to work with organisations across a range of sectors through her successful consultancy practice.  Sue’s work with all clients is informed by her MSc in Change Agent Skills and Strategies, HR/OD background, consulting experience and plenty of ongoing personal and professional development. Sue appears regularly as an Agony Aunt for Pick Me Up magazine, helping readers to deal with cheating husbands, body image issues, concerns about their children, and all the other everyday things we worry about!  She loves this work because it enables her to help others through a different and far-reaching media, alongside the podcasts and other speaking opportunities that she loves to do. Our conversation points included advice for leaders and HR professionals on prioritising their own wellbeing, healing fractured relationships, and the importance of creating psychological safety in the workplace. You can connect with Sue here: Clubhouse - @suetappenden Instagram - @sue_tappenden  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Headspaceforchange/ LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/suetappenden/ Website - www.headspaceforchange.com Feedback is always welcome, and I truly hope you enjoy tuning in to the show. I would be so grateful if you would leave a rating, review, or recommended the show to a friend. Doing this helps to raise the profile of the show and allows my content to reach a wider audience. And don’t forget to hit the ‘subscribe’ button so you’ll never miss an episode. The Courageous Conversations Podcast is brought to you by Hannah Chadwick, the Director of Fortitude Training Limited. To keep up to date with the latest episodes of The Courageous Conversations Podcast, please follow Fortitude Training Company: Instagram - @fortitudetrainingcompany  Facebook -  @fortitudetrainingcompany  Website - fortitudetrainingcompany.com Email - office@fortitudetrainingcompany.com Company LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fortitudetrainingcompany Personal LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/hannahchadwick 

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week here in the UK, I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Crinnion. Michael is the brains behind an innovative well-being companion called Luma³. Luma³ has been designed to boost your well-being with simple, easy guided breathing techniques. Best of all, Luma³ allows you to practice conscious breathing and establish a healthy habit, without having to use a mobile phone, which can often be a cause of stress and tension in itself. Think of it as a tool to give your brain a 5 minute reboot, in between 55 minute focussed work sessions. Michael, a former Teacher, is deeply passionate about mental health, well-being, and supporting young people in becoming their best self. In fact, he’s so committed that for every 10 Luma³ he sells, he donates one to a school. To hear us discussing all this and so much more, hit the play button now. Whether you’re someone who cares about your own well-being, or your profession involves taking responsibility for the well-being of others, I promise you’ll enjoy listening in to our chat. You can support Michael’s Kickstarter campaign, and pledge to purchase your own Luma³ right here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mindbodygoals/lumacube-breathe-more-feel-better?ref=6ud84k. You can connect with Michael here: Instagram - @lumacube Facebook - @lumacube LinkedIn (Personal) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-crinnion/  LinkedIn (Company) https://www.linkedin.com/company/mind-body-goals-ltd/ Website - www.luma3.uk  Feedback is always welcome, and I truly hope you enjoy tuning in to the show. I would be so grateful if you would leave a rating, review, or recommended the show to a friend. Doing this helps to raise the profile of the show and allows my content to reach a wider audience. And don’t forget to hit the ‘subscribe’ button so you’ll never miss an episode. The Courageous Conversations Podcast is brought to you by Hannah Chadwick, the Director of Fortitude Training Limited. To keep up to date with the latest episodes of The Courageous Conversations Podcast, please follow Fortitude Training Company: Instagram - @fortitudetrainingcompany  Facebook -  @fortitudetrainingcompany  Website - fortitudetrainingcompany.com Email - office@fortitudetrainingcompany.com Company LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fortitudetrainingcompany Personal LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/hannahchadwick 

In this episode I discuss all things recruitment, flexible working and inclusion, with Simon Gregory from GPS Return. As well as being a father of 2, Simon is also the Managing Partner at GPS Return which specialises in helping professionals return to work across Yorkshire and the UK. Simon started recruiting in 2004 and has since recruited across Europe and Asia, for some of the biggest companies in the world. Returning to Yorkshire in 2015, he realised that, whilst there are a lot of recruitment companies out there, very few were prioritising the needs of the clients or the job seeker above their own. When Simon’s wife tried to return to work after a 4-year break, they realised that there was a lack of support in the Yorkshire region for parents wanting to return to work – for those that didn’t know what their next career steps should be, how they should be writing their CV, or how to prepare for and handle a job interview. Hence GPS Return was born! In our discussion, Simon helps to debunk some of the common misconceptions around flexible working, and offers a clearer view of how different organisations can make flexibility work for them and their people. He also shares some of the amazing work they’ve done at GPS Return, to become a more inclusive and accessible recruitment firm. This episode is a must listen for anyone in the recruitment or D&I arena, and likewise for anyone looking for an amazing recruitment company to support them in finding the perfect fit for their next position. You can connect with Simon here: Instagram - @thereturnerstribe Facebook - @GPSreturn LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/gps-return/ Website - gpsreturn.co.uk Email - enquiry@gpsreturn.co.uk Feedback is always welcome, and I truly hope you enjoy tuning in to the show. I would be so grateful if you would leave a rating, review, or recommended the show to a friend. Doing this helps to raise the profile of the show and allows my content to reach a wider audience. And don’t forget to hit the ‘subscribe’ button so you’ll never miss an episode. The Courageous Conversations Podcast is brought to you by Hannah Chadwick, the Director of Fortitude Training Limited. To keep up to date with the latest episodes of The Courageous Conversations Podcast, please follow Fortitude Training Company: Instagram - @fortitudetrainingcompany  Facebook -  @fortitudetrainingcompany  Website - fortitudetrainingcompany.com Email - office@fortitudetrainingcompany.com Company LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fortitudetrainingcompany Personal LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/hannahchadwick 

This week I’m chatting to Shannon Humphrey, from Pathways For Positivity, and we're discussing the importance of setting boundaries, and supporting your mental and physical well-being. Shannon Humphrey is a First Aid for Mental Health instructor and Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner. She collaborates with organisations and individuals who care about cultivating long-term positive mental health and well-being. Teaching tried and tested meditation, mindfulness, EFT and self-care methods for reducing anxiety, stress and worry she empowers the participants to become more resilient and confident to face the inevitable ups- and downs of life. We discuss Shannon’s expertise and passion for teaching mental health awareness coupled with practical, everyday, mindfulness and mediation based tools has reached organisations as far afield as South Africa, America and Asia. Each workplace mental health and well-being session Shannon delivers is always more than just a box ticking exercise, it’s a sustained approach to openly discussing mental health and well-being that has the power to be a competitive advantage in business and life. Imagine a workforce who actually want to be there. Less absenteeism, less stress, less anxiety, less worry, less anger. Increased productivity, creativity and calmness. That’s the goal, one person and one workshop at a time. Shannon is proud Yorkshire lass, based in Leeds but she Zooms worldwide. **Trigger warning** At points in this podcast we do discuss issues pertaining to mental health, suicide and miscarriage, which some listeners may find triggering.  You can connect with Shannon here: Twitter - @Pathwaysforpos1 Instagram - @pathwaysforpositivity Facebook - @learningwithpassionandpurpose LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/shannon-humphrey Website - pathwaysforpositivity.com Feedback is always welcome, and I truly hope you enjoy tuning in to the show. I would be so grateful if you would leave a rating, review, or recommended the show to a friend. Doing this helps to raise the profile of the show and allows my content to reach a wider audience. And don’t forget to hit the ‘subscribe’ button so you’ll never miss an episode. The Courageous Conversations Podcast is brought to you by Hannah Chadwick, the Director of Fortitude Training Limited. To keep up to date with the latest episodes of The Courageous Conversations Podcast, please follow Fortitude Training Company: Instagram - @fortitudetrainingcompany  Facebook -  @fortitudetrainingcompany  Website - fortitudetrainingcompany.com Email - office@fortitudetrainingcompany.com Company LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fortitudetrainingcompany Personal LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/hannahchadwick 

This week I’m chatting to Sharon Stacey, of Sharon Stacey Music, in an episode I’ve dubbed ‘Working in Harmony’. Sharon is a seasoned Voice Coach, Musical Director and Singer, with over 16 years of industry experience. We discuss Sharon’s workshops and how she supports organisations with collaboration and team building through music. She also shares great advice about maintaining good vocal health whilst working remotely and juggling endless video conference calls. Of course, I couldn’t have had Sharon on the show without discussing our shared passion for music, finding out who her favourite artists are, and whether she has a get pumped song. This is a must listen episode for anyone thinking about booking some fun team building activities for when we’re able to get back in the office. You can connect with Sharon here: Twitter - SharonStaceyMu1 Instagram - @sharonstaceymusic Facebook - @sharonstaceymusic LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/sharonstaceymusic  Website - sharonstaceymusic.com Email - sharon@sharonstaceymusic.com Feedback is always welcome, and I truly hope you enjoy tuning in to the show. I would be so grateful if you would leave a rating, review, or recommended the show to a friend. Doing this helps to raise the profile of the show and allows my content to reach a wider audience. And don’t forget to hit the ‘subscribe’ button so you’ll never miss an episode. The Courageous Conversations Podcast is brought to you by Hannah Chadwick, the Director of Fortitude Training Limited. To keep up to date with the latest episodes of The Courageous Conversations Podcast, please follow Fortitude Training Company: Instagram - @fortitudetrainingcompany  Facebook -  @fortitudetrainingcompany  Website - fortitudetrainingcompany.com Email - office@fortitudetrainingcompany.com Company LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fortitudetrainingcompany Personal LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/hannahchadwick 

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Success Coach Nakinda Daniel. Nakinda specialises in helping professional women who are stuck in a career plateau to either move UP or OUT, into work they love. She helps women to activate their career and life goals, with the help of strategic action planning  and a success mindset, thus enabling them to achieve these goals faster and with more ease. In addition to having a degree in International Economics, being a certified Life Coach and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner, Nakinda is also an international speaker and an experienced diplomat. You can connect with Nakinda here: Instagram - @nakindadaniel Facebook - @nakindadanielconsulting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/nakindadaniel/  Website - www.nakindadaniel.com.  Email - connect@nakindadaniel.com Feedback is always welcome, and I truly hope you enjoy tuning in to the show. I would be so grateful if you would leave a rating, review, or recommended the show to a friend. Doing this helps to raise the profile of the show and allows my content to reach a wider audience. And don’t forget to hit the ‘subscribe’ button so you’ll never miss an episode. The Courageous Conversations Podcast is brought to you by Hannah Chadwick, the Director of Fortitude Training Limited. To keep up to date with the latest episodes of The Courageous Conversations Podcast, please follow Fortitude Training Company: Instagram - @fortitudetrainingcompany  Facebook -  @fortitudetrainingcompany  Website - fortitudetrainingcompany.com Email - office@fortitudetrainingcompany.com Company LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fortitudetrainingcompany Personal LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/hannahchadwick 

My guest this week is the sensational, Steph Varley, from INC360.  Steph does wonderful work supporting young people struggling with social isolation. In this episode, Steph draws on her mental health training to share advice on how leaders can support their people in managing their mental health in the workplace. As always, I hope you enjoy the episode, and please remember to support the show by leaving a rating and a review.

This week I'm joined by my special guest, Danielle Heward, from DH Professional Solutions. We discuss change in the workplace, the different ways that people respond to it, and consider best practice for employers looking to implement change in their organisation. As always, I hope you enjoy the episode, and please remember to support the show by leaving a rating and a review on your preferred podcast platform.

It's been a while, but I'm back with a brand new episode, an amazing guest, and with many more episodes to follow!  In this episode I'm joined by a very special guest, Janice George Pinard, from Way 2 Better Business. We share stories from our experiences of empathy (or indeed a lack thereof) in the workplace, and what lessons those experiences taught us.  As always, I do hope you enjoy the episode, and please remember to support the show by leaving a rating and a review on your preferred podcast platform. 

In this episode I cover the second part of this topic, focusing on ways organisations can incorporate inclusion, and the added benefits that an inclusive workforce culture brings about.    This weeks Hero of the Week goes to The Southbank and the various artists who contributed to the Everyday Hero's open air exhibition.  As always, I hope you enjoy the episode, and remember to subscribe, leave a review, and share if you care!       

This week I explore ways employers can help to embed diversity in the workplace. I discuss the benefits that having a diverse workforce can have for businesses. This will be followed by next weeks episode which will explore ways to promote and encourage inclusion.    This weeks Hero of the Week goes to a charity fundraiser who successfully campaigned  for wheelchair users to be able to participate in the Brighton marathon.   I hope you enjoy the episode, and remember to subscribe, leave a review, and share if you care!       

In this weeks episode, I discuss the challenges that are being faced by working parents after spending almost a whopping 6 months at home with their children. Whether they've been furloughed, or working from home, the situation was extremely challenging. Many will soon be returning, either to work altogether, or to the office, and may need some support as they navigate that transition. I provide some suggestions for employers and leaders to help make that adjustment period as smooth and supportive as possible. This weeks Hero of the Week goes to a fellow Leeds resident in recognition of his random act of kindness to those caring for him.  I hope you enjoy the episode, and remember to subscribe, leave a review, and share if you care!       

In today's episode I try to help you establish whether it's time to move on to a new job, or whether it's worth sticking it out in your current role. Staying in the wrong job doesn't benefit anyone. Least of all the employee and the employer. But it's something we shy away from talking about, let alone facing the problem head on. This week's Hero of the Week award goes to a quick thinking police officer who rescued a disabled man when his wheelchair became stuck on a train track just moments before the train arrived.  

I'm not holding back in Episode 2, 10 Signs of a Toxic Workplace Culture. You'll hear about some of the negative experiences that lead me to become passionate about the work I do now to help other organisations. I don't just delve into examples from my own experiences, I also offer suggestions on how you can overcome these challenges if you're facing them in your workplace. Whether you're a manager, work in HR, or you're an employee working in a toxic environment, this is certainly an episode you won't want to miss.  This week's Hero of the Week award goes to two fast acting Northamptonshire Police Officers, who unexpectedly ended up delivering a baby following a routine traffic stop.