Season 2 – Episode 44 This week marks the end of the second season, so James Lawther and Jimmy Barber have an extravaganza for you - well, it should at least be mildly entertaining! They share some of the highs and lows from the series, things that they've learned and a few of their vast catalogue of outtakes. They'll be back for season 3 in September, so if you have any special requests on topics, questions or guests you'd like to hear from, then please get in touch with us. In the interim, they'll share some excerpts from their most popular episodes that you may have missed, so keep an eye out on LinkedIn, YouTube or TikTok for those. Thank you to everyone who has supported us through … [Read more...]
Wellbeing at Work
Season 2 – Episode 22: It Isn't About Fruit Wellbeing – is it another corporate buzzword, a moral responsibility or an investment in future performance? This week, we are lucky to have James Carrier joining us to discuss wellbeing at work. James Carrier is thought-provoking and insightful as he challenges our actions and beliefs. This isn't just an exercise to see how many Jameses you can get on one podcast! Further Information LinkedIn – James Carrier Join James’ news-letter via this link – People-Shift Newsletter James’website – www.people-shift.com Learn more about PERMA at UPENN – Positive Psychology Center Explore a slightly … [Read more...]
How to Succeed in Your Career
Season 2 – Episode 15: Advice From Two Old Men It might be free, but is it any good? This week, we explore 'how to manage your career' - a subject often discussed, rarely taught, and where perfect answers don't exist. We have both had decades of experience—good and bad—trying to make the most of our careers. So, we thought we would share some of the dilemmas we faced and the insights we have gained. If our expertise isn't enough, maybe Baz Luhrmann's advice from a classic 90s song will be an adequate substitute. You'll also hear about our recent experiences at Christmas markets and how to negotiate with cranky Immigration Officers! If you want more (and why wouldn't you?), let us know … [Read more...]
What is Systems Thinking?
Season 2 Episode 8: Rob Wilson Explains This week, we are lucky to have Rob Wilson, Co-Founder of Service Economics, as a special guest. Rob has 20+ years of experience leading and transforming service operations across various sectors and is an expert in Systems Thinking. This approach can help transform how you think about doing your job, and it has some stunning results. However, it has been surrounded by mystique and cynicism, as highlighted by the first rule of Systems Thinking – never talk about Systems Thinking! Rob breaks this 'rule' and shows us behind the curtain to understand more about this method and some of the challenges it can help us solve. You'll also get … [Read more...]