In this episode, I interview Isabel Berwick, presenter of the award-winning Financial Times' Working It podcast and co-writer of the Working It newsletter.

Isabel's new book The Future-Proof Career: Strategies for thriving at every stage is published this week. We had a brilliant conversation about careers, management and changes in how we work. The book is a great read, so make sure you order a copy!

"Covering topics as wide-ranging as the four-day working week, bridging the workplace generation gap, making sure your company walks its diversity talk, quiet quitting and the great resignation, achieving workplace equality and even micro-dosing for creativity, The Future-Proof Career spreads the word about understanding modern workplaces so we can all have happier, more productive lives."

TALKING POINTS:

• Understanding Ambition: The importance of aligning personal ambition with career advancement.
• The Managerial Journey: The evolving roles of managers and non-managers in career progression.
• Navigating Toxicity: Identifying signs of a toxic workplace and building a healthy organisational culture.
• Work/Life Balance?: The realities of balancing career aspirations with personal commitments.
• Late Career Blooms: Celebrating the potential for growth and reinvention.

LINKS:

The Future-Proof Career: Strategies for thriving at every stage

Working It

Isabel's LinkedIn

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Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

Work/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, is out now. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US).

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In this episode, I had a fascinating chat with Hannah Grady Williams, the founder of d'Skills.

We explored the challenges of the traditional education system and how new technologies, particularly AI, can revolutionise learning and skill acquisition for young minds eager to make their mark in the world.

d’Skills is a 10-week virtual, cohort-based bootcamp where high schoolers learn new digital and AI skills and convert them into paid, real-world projects with small businesses.

TALKING POINTS:

• The problem with the current education system
• Alternative approaches, including more hands-on, creative models
• Why Gen Z looks at things differently and what they want from work
• Reimagining education and careers, focused on adaptability, creativity and critical thinking
• How d'Skills empowers high-schoolers to build Impact Portfolios

LINKS:

d'Skills

Hannah's LinkedIn

Most Likely To Succeed documentary

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Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

Work/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, is out now. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US).

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In this episode, my conversation with Matthew Dicks sheds light on storytelling as a craft that everyone can master, offering insights into life and work.

Matthew Dicks is an internationally bestselling author, columnist, blogger, podcaster, playwright, and teacher. A 59-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 9-time Moth GrandSLAM champion, Matthew teaches storytelling and public speaking to individuals, corporations, universities, entrepreneurs, religious institutions, and school districts around the world. He also consults with advertising agencies, documentarians, filmmakers, writers, comedians, and more.

TALKING POINTS:

• Demystifying Storytelling: Matthew reveals storytelling is a skill, not just an innate gift.
• 'Homework for Life' Concept: A daily ritual that turns routine into stories.
• Finding Narrative Gems: How everyday life is ripe with impactful stories.
• Crafting Suspense: Tips for keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.
• Injecting Humour: Learning the art of bringing humour into any story.
• The Role of Reflection: Matthew explains why reflection is essential to storytelling.
• Storytelling's Professional Edge: Using personal narratives to stand out in the workplace.

LINKS:

Storyworthy

Matthew's new book, Stories Sell

Matthew's LinkedIn

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Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

Work/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, is out now. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US).

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