Squiggly Careers

In this special episode of the Squiggly Careers x Changemakers podcast, Helen is in conversation with Andrew Macaskill. Andrew specialises in providing support for job seeekers and describes himself as 'on a mission to end job search misery.' Together Helen and Andrew chat about the challenges of creating change, the role models who've helped him along the way and the work he's most proud of over the past year. This podcast was created with support from LinkedIn and their changemaker campaign. If you'd like to find out more about the LinkedIn changemaker campaign visit: https://blog.linkedin.com/changemakers-uk You can follow and connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jobsearchcoach/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode of the Squiggly Careers x Changemakers podcast Sarah talks to Dr. Leyla Acaroglu a sustainability provocateur and cultural protagonist. Leyla challenges people to think differently about how the world works and is the founder of Disrupt Design, the Unschool and the CO Project Farm. Her TED talk 'Paper beats plastic? How to rethink environmental folklore' has been viewed over a million times (and if you're a tea drinker like Sarah it will challenge your 'pop the kettle on' habit!) Leyla talks to Sarah about her own squiggly career and how her different interests collided to lead her to focus her skills and passion on creating in sustainability. She shares how we can all challenge ourselves to think differently about the actions we take and the positive change we can create as a result. Leyla also talks about the role models that inspire and motivate her and her hopes for the future. This podcast was created with support from LinkedIn and their changemaker campaign. If you'd like to find out more about the campaign visit: https://blog.linkedin.com/changemakers-uk You can follow Leyla on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leylaacaroglu/ and visit her website: https://www.leylaacaroglu.com/bio (where she shares lots of links to free resources) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode of the Squiggly Careers x Changemakers podcast Helen talks to Martyn Sibley who is leading change in disability equality. Martyn is co-founder of Purple Goat agency and his goal is to help companies connect with the needs of the disability community to transform the way everyone lives, works and contributes. Martyn describes himself as 'a regular guy who happens to have a disability.' Together Helen and Martyn talk about what helped him to create change as well as what has helped him through the hard times. Martyn also shares his role models and how we can all get involved and support the work he is leading This podcast was created with support from LinkedIn and their changemaker campaign. If you'd like to find out more about the LinkedIn changemaker campaign visit: https://blog.linkedin.com/changemakers-uk You can follow and connect with Martyn on LinkedIn to find out more about his work: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martyn-sibley-1227b411/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode of the Squiggly Careers x Changemakers podcast Sarah talks to Phyll Opoku-Gyimah who is leading change in LGBTQ+ equality. Phyll is the executive director of Kaleidoscope Trust, the charity working to uphold the human rights of LGBT+ people across the Commonwealth. She is also the co-founder and executive director of UK Black Pride, Europe’s largest pride celebration for LGBT+ people of colour. Together they talk about what helped her to create change as well as what has helped her through the hard times. Phyll also shares her role models and how we can all get involved and support the work she is leading This podcast was created with support from LinkedIn and their changemaker campaign. If you'd like to find out more about the LinkedIn changemaker campaign visit: https://blog.linkedin.com/changemakers-uk You can follow Phyll on LinkedIn and find her on instagram and twitter where she's: @ukblackpride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this weeks episode Sarah and Helen discuss how to make change happen. Together they talk through a 5 stage change framework, inspired by Helen's work as a trustee for the charity Working Families, to support anyone who wants to be a catalyst for change in the work that they do. Sarah and Helen share key insights about what's worked well and lots of things that haven't in their experience trying to drive change in how to make careers better for everyone. Learn more..... 1. Download our PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this episode from www.amazingif.com/listen 2. Join Sarah and Helen on PodPlus this week on 9th September 2021 for a free 30 minute zoom session where she'll deep dive into the topic: www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplus 3. Sign-up for our weekly PodMail summary: https://mailchi.mp/squigglycareers/podmail Get in touch with us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Helen and Sarah talk about how to find your work/life fit when you are juggling multiple things and your priorities might be competing with each other. Helen and Sarah share their own experiences and practical ideas for action to find your best fit. Learn more..... 1. Download our PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this epsiode from www.amazingif.com/listen 2. Join Helen & Sarah on PodPlus this week on 2nd September 2021 for a free 30 minute zoom session where she'll deep dive into the topic: www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplus 3. Sign-up for our weekly PodMail summary: https://mailchi.mp/squigglycareers/podmail Get in touch with us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As people start to rethink the role of the office, there are new questions about when and why people come together. On the Squiggly Careers podcast this week, Helen talks to psychologist Dr. Tomas Chamorro Premuzic about how the adoption of hybrid working practices can help people to be their best at work. They discuss how to make teams work effectively and how to respond to risks of proximity bias and micromanagement. Whilst there is no '5 steps to success' solution, there are lots of thought-provoking insights from the conversation to reflect on and discuss further in teams to help move forward in this next phase of work. Learn more..... 1. Download our PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this episode from www.amazingif.com/listen 2. Join Sarah on PodPlus this week on 26th August 2021 for a free 30 minute zoom session where she'll deep dive into the topic: www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplus 3. Sign-up for our weekly PodMail summary: https://mailchi.mp/squigglycareers/podmail Get in touch with us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Helen and Sarah talk about how to proactively solve problems at work. Problem solving is a transferable talent that can help you navigate uncertainty at work and increase your impact. In this episode, Helen and Sarah share 6 different ideas for action to help you with inevitable changes and challenges of squiggly careers. Learn more..... 1. Download our PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this episode from www.amazingif.com/listen 2. Sign-up for our weekly PodMail summary: https://mailchi.mp/squigglycareers/podmail Get in touch with us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this weeks episode Sarah is in conversation with ex FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss. Together they discuss how having the right mindset impacts our negotiations and the difference between positive and negative emotions. Chris then shares negotiation techniques we can all try out including how to move from wandering to knowing, calibrated questions and practising your late night DJ tone. To learn more about Chris' work go to: www.blackswanltd.com To buy Chris' book: https://uk.bookshop.org/books/never-split-the-difference-negotiating-as-if-your-life-depended-on-it/9781847941497 3 ways you can learn more..... 1. Download our PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this epsiode from www.amazingif.com/listen 2. Join us on PodPlus this week on 12th August 2021 for a free 30 minute zoom session where we'll deep dive into the topic: www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplus 3. Sign-up for our weekly PodMail summary: https://mailchi.mp/squigglycareers/podmail Get in touch with us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Summer is a great time to kickstart your development with lots of small actions to support your career. There are lots of low effort actions you can tale to invest in your impact, develop your network and explore your future. In this episode Helen and Sarah talk through lots of quick and effective ideas that you can get started with straight away. If you'd like to learn more..... Download the Squiggly Careers PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this epsiode from www.amazingif.com/listen Join us on PodPlus this week on 5th August 2021 for a free 30 minute zoom session where we'll deep dive into the topic. Register here: www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplus Download our Squiggly Career Knowledge Navigator: https://www.amazingif.com/squiggly-career-knowledge-navigator/ To get in touch.... Email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Helen and Sarah tackle the tricky topic of ego at work. What it is, how it shows up and holds us back and how to respond to it. They share a survey to support your self-reflection and lots of ideas for action to manage your own ego and protect yourself from the impact of other people's. If you'd like to learn more..... Download the Squiggly Careers PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this epsiode from www.amazingif.com/listen Join us on PodPlus this week (Thursday, 29th July, 9am) for Rock Your Profile with LinkedIn, a free 60 minute session to help you build your brand on LinkedIn. Register here: www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplus To get in touch.... Email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Helen talks to author and speaker Dorie Clark about the practicalities of reshaping your role. Whether you're looking for new ways to develop in your existing job or interested in exploring alternative opportunities, this conversation has lots of practical ideas and insights to help you take action! For more insights on Dorie's work and her latest book 'The Long Game' head to https://dorieclark.com/ If you'd like to learn more..... Download the Squiggly Careers PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this epsiode from www.amazingif.com/listen Join PodPlus, a free, weekly, live and interactive session where we dive deeper into the podcast topic and tools that might be helpful www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplus To get in touch.... Email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the great things about squiggly careers is that you can develop in different directions and promotion isn't the only option. However, progression can feel hard when it's not always clear where we could go and how we can get there. This week, Helen and Sarah talk about exploring your progression possibilities and share practical ideas and approaches to support your career development. If you'd like to learn more..... Download the Squiggly Careers PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this epsiode from www.amazingif.com/listen Join PodPlus, a free, weekly, live and interactive session where we dive deeper into the podcast topic and tools that might be helpful www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplus To get in touch.... Email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Helen and Sarah discuss the importance of role models in our careers. Role models are people you admire and find inspiring. They help you to boost your belief and activate your ambition. Sarah and Helen talk about why basing your role models around what you're missing, reflecting on anti role models and investing time in a role model mood board can all be helpful for your development. If you'd like to learn more..... Download the Squiggly Careers PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this episode from www.amazingif.com/listen Join PodPlus, a free, weekly, live and interactive session where we dive deeper into the podcast topic and tools that might be helpful www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplus To get in touch.... Email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Helen and Sarah are talking about why rituals matter and how to make them work for you. This discuss the difference between rituals and routines, how to create collective and individuals rituals and share 5 ideas for action to inspire you to create rituals at work. This episode is sponsorted by Union hand-roasted coffee, a company on a mission to help people discover speciality coffee and make the perfect cup at home. You can try their coffee through their coffee club and get it delivered to your door. To get £5 off your first 3 CoffeeClub boxes, use the code ‘ritual’ on www.unionroasted.com/squigglycareers . If you'd like to learn more..... Download the Squiggly Careers PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this epsiode from www.amazingif.com/listen Join PodPlus, a free, weekly, live and interactive session where we dive deeper into the podcast topic and tools that might be helpful www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplus To get in touch.... Email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our final episode of our Ask The Expert series, Helen speaks to author Sophie Williams about progression at work. Sophie is the author of two books; Anti-Racist Ally: An Introduction to Action and Activism and Millennial Black which looks at how Black women’s intersectional identities shape their experiences of work. Her career has included working in leading advertising agencies and running her own agency Blanket Fort. Together they talk about how the glass cliff holds people back and what actions can be taken to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to progress at work. You can follow Sophie's work at http://sophiewilliamsofficial.com/ If you'd like to learn more..... Download the Squiggly Careers PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this epsiode from www.amazingif.com/listen Join PodPlus, a free, weekly, live and interactive session where we dive deeper into the podcast topic and tools that might be helpful www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplus To get in touch.... Email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Asking great questions is an invaluable career skill. It helps to accelerate your learning and build better relationships, but it's not always easy. This week Helen and Sarah talk about the skill of asking questions. They explore different techniques and approaches and reflect on how different people and places require you to adapt your style to get the insights and answers you need. If you'd like to learn more..... Download the Squiggly Careers PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this epsiode from www.amazingif.com/listen Join PodPlus, a free, weekly, live and interactive session where we dive deeper into the podcast topic and tools that might be helpful. www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplus To get in touch.... Email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Squiggly Careers podcast, Helen talks to economist and author Sylvia Ann Hewlett about sponsorship. Sylvia is the author of 'Forget a mentor, find a sponsor' and 'The Sponsor Effect' and has a huge amount of insight and expertise on the topic. Together they talk about the difference between sponsorship and mentoring, the importance of starting with what you have to give and how to build a relationship based on trust. It's full of practical examples of people who have put sponsorship into practice in their career. If you'd like to learn more..... Download the Squiggly Careers PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this epsiode from www.amazingif.com/listen Join PodPlus, a free, weekly, live and interactive session where we dive deeper into the podcast topic and tools that might be helpful. To get in touch.... Email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Squiggly Careers, there is no one size fits all version of success. We can develop in different directions and success means different things to different people. However, it can be helpful to have some support in defining our of version of success and in this week's episode Sarah and Helen talk about how to do that. They share lots of different ideas for action to help you think about success and how to share that with other people. If you'd like to learn more..... Download the Squiggly Careers PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this episode from www.amazingif.com/listen Join PodPlus, a free, weekly, live and interactive session where we dive deeper into the podcast topic and tools that might be helpful. To get in touch.... Email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Squiggly Careers podcast is back with another expert guest. Sarah talks to Dan Cable, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School. Dan is the author of Alive at Work and Change to Strange and his work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, the Economist and the Financial Times. Together they talk about Purpose at work and how people can move away from generic advice like 'follow your passion' towards more practical actions to help them with purpose. There is lots of energy and advice in this conversation! If you'd like to learn more..... Download the Squiggly Careers PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this epsiode from www.amazingif.com/listen Join PodPlus, a free, weekly, live and interactive session where we dive deeper into the podcast topic and tools that might be helpful. To get in touch.... Email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many of us feel like we've been living our working days on repeat for the last 12 months. A lack of variety and an overwhelm of virtual meetings have resulted in lots of people feeling far more tired by work than they do inspired by work. This week, Helen and Sarah talk about how to rediscover your inspiration and share 4 practical ideas for action to prime your mind including; immersive inspiration, collective inspiration and instant inspiration. To download this week's PodSheet, head to www.amazingif.com/listen Join our weekly PodPlus session at www.amazingiflearning/courses/podplus You can get in touch with Helen and Sarah at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feedback is a topic many people struggle with and this week in the next episode of our Ask the Expert series, Sarah talks to Kim Scott and Trier Bryant about how to put 'radical candor' into action at work. Kim Scott is the author of Just Work: Get *t Done Fast and Fair as well as Radical Candor. Together, Kim and Trier Bryant co-founded Just Work to help organisations and individuals create more equitable workplaces. For more on Kim and Trier's work head to: https://www.justworktogether.com/ For resources to support this episode, go to www.amazingif.com/listen To get in touch with Helen and Sarah email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mentoring is one of the ways we can support other people with their career development. Anyone can be a mentor. It's not a role reserved for 'senior' people or people who have years and years of experience. We can all share our insights and perspectives with other people to help them learn about themselves and their career. This week, Helen and Sarah talk about practical ideas for action to feel confident in your role as a mentor and ensure the time you spend with your mentees is as meaningful as possible.  For more resources and support on this topic, head to www.amazingif.com/listen You can get in touch with Helen and Sarah at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happiness can seem like a complex topic. This week, Helen talks to entrepreneur and author Mo Gawdat who has created an equation for happiness, that bring clarity to the complexity. He's taken his personal experiences, his engineering expertise and insights from his own career to make happiness predictable and available to everyone. This week, Helen talks to Mo about how to apply his happiness equation to squiggly careers, how to invest in happy habits and how to help other people to be happy. You can hear more from Mo on his own podcast (Slo Mo) and support his movement One Billion Happy. His book 'Solve for Happy' is available to buy now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode Helen and Sarah discuss how to explore your potential. They discuss how stretching your strengths, understanding your risk readiness and curating your own (potential) curriculum are all practical ways to start taking action towards exploring your potential today. Stay in touch with Helen and Sarah @amazingif on instagram or via email at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices