This week, I’m joined by Grief Gang's Amber Jeffrey, a podcaster, speaker, and grief mentor.

Despite tackling a challenging topic, I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation, which was filled with laughter and positivity. We explore how grief is often hidden in the workplace, how creating space for these conversations can help people heal, and why connecting during tough times matters. I finished our conversation feeling more confident about discussing these tough topics—and I hope this episode does the same for you.

TALKING POINTS:

• How the loss of her mum inspired Amber to start The Grief Gang.
• The challenge of navigating grief at work and why it's often avoided.
• The power of creating a space for conversations about loss and vulnerability.
• Amber’s journey in building The Grief Gang community and why community support is crucial.
• Practical ways to be there for someone dealing with grief—at work and beyond.

LINKS:

The Grief Gang website

The Grief Gan Instagram

Amber's LinkedIn

Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US).

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This week, I’m joined by Cara Brennan Allamano, cofounder of PeopleTech Partners and experienced people leader at startups and high-growth companies. Cara has been instrumental in scaling people functions at Pinterest, Udemy, and, most recently, Lattice.

In this episode, we explore the biggest challenges and opportunities in the world of work, how AI is reshaping jobs, and Cara's advice for people leaders and executives looking to thrive.

TALKING POINTS:

• The historic shift in work: from agrarian and industrial to decentralised and AI-driven.
• Why curiosity is a critical mindset for navigating the future of work.
• The rising value of hands-on, practical skills alongside tech-driven roles.
• How the “multi-stage life” concept is reshaping career paths and personal growth.
• Personalisation of work experiences through AI—making employee engagement more meaningful and tailored.

LINKS:

Cara's LinkedIn

PeopleTech Partners

Interested in me sharing insights on these topics with your team? Book a free consultation to see how I can help, HERE

Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US).

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This week, I'm joined by Pat Wadors, newly appointed CHRO at Intuitive, a leading medical technology company. Pat has previously led HR at UKG, ServiceNow, LinkedIn, and Yahoo and is widely recognised for her transformative leadership in the people space.

In this episode, we explore leadership, storytelling, and the power of human connection. Pat also shares insights from her upcoming book, Unlock Your Leadership Story: How to Build Understanding and Motivate Teams Using Fables and Folktales.

TALKING POINTS:

• The role of storytelling in effective leadership.
• How neurodiversity shaped Pat’s leadership approach.
• Navigating career growth in fast-paced, innovative industries.
• Lessons from leading HR in some of the world’s top companies.
• Insights on building inclusive, high-performing teams.

LINKS:

Pat's LinkedIn

Unlock Your Leadership Story: How to Build Understanding and Motivate Teams Using Fables and Folktales

Interested in me sharing insights on these topics with your team? Book a free consultation to see how I can help, HERE

Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US).

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.