Episodes

  • What to do when you're at capacity and more work is expected
    May 23 2023

    This week Ellen and Louise tackle the issue of expectation and capacity in the workplace. 

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    31 mins
  • Advice for first time managers
    May 16 2023

    This week's episode is realistic and practical advice for anyone who has recently been promoted to a manager for the first time. 

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    41 mins
  • Managing your peers after promotion
    May 9 2023

    This week a Louise and Ellen answer a listener query about managing a team that is older and had formerly been the managers peers. 

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    38 mins
  • How to build confidence
    May 2 2023

    This week's episode is all about confidence, how to improve it, how to get your voice heard in the room and some practical exercises to help manage nerves. 

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    35 mins
  • How to set goals and achieve them
    Apr 25 2023

    In this episode Ellen and Louise respond to a question about goal setting and introduce the concept of SMART goal setting. 

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    36 mins
  • First steps when starting a business and how to find a mentor
    Apr 18 2023

    This week's episode is all about those very early days in business - from where to look for support to how to network and build your community. 

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    47 mins
  • How do I best navigate returning to work after maternity leave?
    Apr 11 2023

    This week's question is layered. At first glance it's about managing the additional challenges of work and life after maternity leave but on deeper reflection the conversation becomes more of a point about work/life satisfaction. 

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    32 mins
  • How do I beat imposter syndrome?
    Apr 4 2023

    This week Ellen and Louise tackle the issue of imposter syndrome. 

    Imposter syndrome is the condition of feeling anxious and not experiencing success internally, despite being high-performing in external, objective ways. This condition often results in people feeling like "a fraud" or "a phony" and doubting their abilities. 

    Louise shares her own experiences of imposter syndrome and how she has managed to overcome it. 

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    41 mins