Season 3 – Episode 21: With Dawn Wray Fitting in at work isn’t just about wearing the right shirt or laughing at the boss’s jokes—it’s about survival. Or at least, that’s how it feels. This week on A Job Done Well, James and Jimmy are joined by Gestalt psychotherapist Dawn Wray to dissect the dark art of "fitting in" and why it’s more psychologically taxing than a Monday morning spreadsheet. It’s not about your social skills. It’s about the ancient, visceral patterns of belonging—or not—that shape how you show up at work, how you hide, and how you might just lose yourself in the process. Dawn pulls no punches: fitting in isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s exhausting. It’s the constant, … [Read more...]
Values at Work: Are They Just Corporate Wallpaper?
Season 3 – Episode 017: With Jackie Le Fèvre This week, Jimmy and James welcome back Dr. Jackie Le Fèvre—aka “Dr. Values”—to dissect the messy, often hypocritical world of organisational and team values. Spoiler: those shiny plaques in the foyer? Probably bollocks. But don’t despair—this episode is your survival guide to navigating the gap between what companies say they value and what they actually do. Jackie pulls no punches: if your boss keeps “second-guessing” your work, it’s not (always) about trust—it’s about their own values. And if your company’s “core values” feel more like corporate wallpaper than a compass, you’re not alone. The trio digs into why stated values so rarely match … [Read more...]
How to Get Promoted
Season 3 – Episode 8: Without Selling Your Soul This week, hosts James Lawther and Jimmy Barber explore the subject of getting promoted and suggest how you can go about it without compromising your values or playing games. They discuss how promotions work in organisations, the importance of thinking through why you want a promotion, how you position yourself and some things to be wary of. The mix of practical tips and anecdotes will engage and inform on a topic many are interested in but few openly discuss! They also talk weather and holiday strategies - but don't go on too much! Transcript Speaker 7: 0:03 Hello, I'm James. Hi, I'm Jimmy and welcome to a Job Done Well, … [Read more...]
Authentic Leadership
Season 1 – Episode 14: What Is It and How Do You Develop It? Welcome to the second episode of our monthly series on leadership. Our learning and development guru, Amanda Gilbert, joins us again, bringing much-needed sense and insights to the discussion. We explore what authentic leadership is in its different aspects and share stories and experiences we have of being authentic or not in some cases! Then, we discuss the value and impact authentic leadership has on others. Most importantly, we hear from Amanda about how you can develop your authentic leadership skill set and positively impact everyone around you! If you have any questions, comments, or experiences you want to share or … [Read more...]