Whistle While You Work
124 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe weekly podcast where we share practical tips, strategies, inspiration and motivation to help you find joy in the job you’re doing and find the work you were born to do. Learn more at https://www.reboot.global/
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#69 Has Groupthink killed DE&I?
October 26, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBDE&I has fallen off the priority list for a lot of organisations Roles are getting chopped and/or DE&I professionals are running for the nearest exits Is it a natural evolution of the DE&I space and do we actually have too much group-think (ironically) in the field of diversity and inclusion Also, when does having a familial culture benefit inclusion and when does it become a barrier to diversity
#68 Are we all adrenaline junkies?
September 06, 2023 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBNot quite sky-diving, jumping off buildings or racing fast cars, more like working at such a frenetic pace we get bored when things slow down. Why are we all so stressed, desperately seeking "busy" and so easily annoyed these days? Emma and Sheryl don't have all the answers but here are our humble opinions.
#67 And We're Back! Rediscovering the Path & Solitude
August 02, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBIt's been a whole 9 months since Emma and Sheryl have done one of these storytime-style episodes. We've come through an intense period of work (separately :) and have also managed to get some rest (separately). What did we learn and have we managed to rediscover the path?
#66 Diversity In The Arts & Arts Venues
June 04, 2023 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBRichard Loftus is a highly experienced Marketing Director and diversity champion within the Arts and Entertainment sectors. Join this live chat where we explore why The Arts are still perceived as lacking when it comes to diversity, and the positive steps that are being taken towards inclusion.
#65 Why you need a Diversity Equity & Inclusion Book Club
May 28, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBFellow bookworm Emma Vandore joins me to talk about the power of book clubs in creating safe spaces for inclusive conversations 📚 We'll be covering 1/ why a DE&I Book Club is a powerful tool for fostering inclusion 2/ how to set up a book club 3/ which books to start with 4/ the pros and cons of fiction vs non-fiction 5/ how to get your leadership team(s) involved
#64 Are All Opinions Valid?
May 21, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBEveryone has them but does that mean they're always worth sharing? Freedom of thought and expression are protected human rights but are there boundaries we need to observe? Are the opinions of some people more important than others?
#63 Is a Private School education an unfair advantage at work?
May 14, 2023 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBTo what extent does a private school education help you get your foot in the door and make it easier to climb the ladder. I'm excited to be joined by educator, Eric Sterling as we discuss the pros and cons of private vs state school education and how we can best equip young people for the world of work, regardless of background.
#62 Does Female Biology Justify The Gender Pay Gap
May 07, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBSpain has recently approved a bill that would give 3 days leave per month for menstrual leave. Add that to maternity leave and potential leave for menopause-related issues and you might be left wondering whether it's right that females, or those 'assigned female at birth' (AFAB), are paid less than males. Is the gender pay gap in fact fair? We discuss.
#61 Moving to Fully Remote Working
April 23, 2023 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB4-day work-week is still a hot topic but how's your remote working going? Belinda Simpson heads up HR at BusinessMobiles(dot)com where they have enabled their business to work fully remote 👀 After the pandemic, they just didn't see the need to bring people back into the office, or mandate days when everyone had to come in. Check out the replay of this Linkedin Live chat to see why they did it and how it's going.
#60 When does Authenticity cross over into Over-sharing?
April 16, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBBeing yourself and being vulnerable is all well and good but is there a line that shouldn't be crossed? Is there such a thing as over-sharing at work? What should we keep private and how much of ourselves should we shamelessly share?
#59 Do we truly have freedom of religious beliefs at work or do we code switch?
April 07, 2023 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBListen to the replay of me and Sal Naseem in this fascinating Linkedin Live. Religion and politics are two things we're told to avoid bringing up. Yet freedom of religious and political beliefs are fundamental human rights which are protected in most societies, including in the workplace. So what does that mean when we're at work? For people whose beliefs are a core part of their identity - whether about politics, religion, the environment, social justice, or veganism - are we allowed to ...
#58 Moving to a 4 Day Work Week - How To & UK Pilot Results
April 02, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB15% of employees surveyed on the 4-day work-week trial said NO AMOUNT OF MONEY WOULD MAKE THEM GO BACK TO A 5 DAY WEEK Is the 4-day week here to stay? Sainsbury's now adds to the list of companies giving it a go. Could a 4-day week work at your organisation? I've read the reports and unpacked the findings so that you don't have to. In this 30-minute Linkedin Live chat I cover: Why 5 out of 61 companies are not yet convinced? What type of companies took part in the trial? What type of rol...
#57 Has Gender Equality Gone Too Far?
March 26, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBRecording of Emma and Sheryl in this live chat about whether gender equality has gone too far? What do you think? Has it gone too far or not far enough? Spoiler alert: we don't necessarily share the same perspective. If you enjoy listening to us on the Whistle While You Work podcast then the live chats are a chance to get involved in the convo.
#56 If we've all moved past body-shaming why are we so hard on ourselves when it comes to weight?
August 04, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBTrigger Warning: Weight loss, diets, obesity None of us would ever body-shame someone else. We even believe that we don't judge others regarding weight. But why is it that we don't extend the same no-judgement kindness to ourselves? In some fluke of coincidence, Emma and Sheryl stepped on the scales this weekend and saw numbers that were higher than they had ever seen before. Which tipped them into a mild panic and a commitment to lower the number. But why? We discuss the social conditio...
#55 Women's Rights and a Rabbit Hole of...
July 14, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBIf you're fed up of talking about women's rights, abortion and Roe v Wade then this week's podcast isn't for you ;-) We also go down the rabbit hole of male circumcision so if you're a tad bit squeamish on that front, you might want to skip it as well. Apart from that, just a regular chat-cum-rant about the evolution of women's rights and how all approach these tricky topics differently. Books mentioned in the podcast include: The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided By Politics An...
#54 If you want to leave, leave
July 07, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBInspired by Emma's decision to cut a mini-break short and head home, we're talking about the discomfort we sometimes feel at leaving things early. Whether it's leaving a party, a relationship or a job, why do we sometimes find it difficult to leave? Leaving can cause discomfort, both for the person leaving and others. This sometimes leads to us not being brave enough to make those difficult decisions and remove ourselves from situations that no longer work. But before you throw in the tow...
#53 Why are we so obsessed with the choices of childfree women?
June 22, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB...You'll regret it later... ... Don't leave it too long... ... You're being selfish... ...Have you considered adoption... ...Why not?... These are just some of the responses that follow when women are asked if they want children and follow it up with a "no, thank you". But why is it that women get asked and men don't? Why is it that women are even asked at all? Why aren't women who decide TO have children asked why they have CHOSEN to have children? All this and more in today's dis...
#52 Not So Happy Endings
June 15, 2022 03:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBThis episode was either going to be about holidays or funerals. We're not shying away from difficult topics on this season of the podcast. We want to talk about what is front and centre - things that bring joy but also things that cause us pain, even if only temporarily, and how we deal with them. So with the recent loss of Emma's cat Edna, who turned up this week in a 'shake n vac' style tube (beautiful), and Sheryl's funeral-arranging skills being tested yet again with a family funeral ...
#51 We're back baby!
May 31, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBIt's been almost a year since we last recorded a podcast and it feels great to be back. What have we been up to? Why haven't we been recording? We'll fill you in on what's been keeping us busy this past 12 months and share what's coming up on this season of the podcast. We talk about everything from work-life and grief to 'And Just Like That' and Mental Health. Stay tuned for more episodes with guests, interesting topics and longer conversations.
When Is 'Agree To Disagree' Not An Option
June 29, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBWe hear the phrase all the time but is there ever a situation where we draw the line that means we will not agree to disagree? This is what we mull over in this week's episode. In an increasingly polarised society, why is it so hard for people to agree (to disagree) and how do we draw the boundaries around those things that we cannot compromise on - like homophobia, racism, misogyny, ableism? We talk about key takeaways from The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt as well as delving briefly ...
#50 When Is 'Agree To Disagree' Not An Option
June 29, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBWe hear the phrase all the time but is there ever a situation where we draw the line that means we will not agree to disagree? This is what we mull over in this week's episode. In an increasingly polarised society, why is it so hard for people to agree (to disagree) and how do we draw the boundaries around those things that we cannot compromise on - like homophobia, racism, misogyny, ableism? We talk about key takeaways from The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt as well as delving briefly ...
Ladders, Trees and Lily Pads
May 25, 2021 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWhat does your career path look like? Is there a clear line of sight where it's obvious how you get to the top or are you taking sideways moves and facing lots of crossroads and dead ends? Or... are you jumping between seemingly disconnected passions and interests? Like hopping between lily pads Tune in to hear about the challenges of each approach and how you can get clarity for your next move. One way of finding out if you're moving in the right direction is to take time out and join u...
#49 Ladders, Trees and Lily Pads
May 25, 2021 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWhat does your career path look like? Is there a clear line of sight where it's obvious how you get to the top or are you taking sideways moves and facing lots of crossroads and dead ends? Or... are you jumping between seemingly disconnected passions and interests? Like hopping between lily pads Tune in to hear about the challenges of each approach and how you can get clarity for your next move. One way of finding out if you're moving in the right direction is to take time out and join u...
#48 Stick or twist?
May 12, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBHow do you know when it's time to knuckle down on your current path or move on and try something else? In this episode we talk about how to know when to call time on relationships, jobs, friendships... In our work in particular, how do you know whether your level of dissatisfaction is 'normal' and just every day, 'typically British' moaning or whether it is a result of deep-rooted unhappiness that needs to be addressed?
Stick or twist?
May 12, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBHow do you know when it's time to knuckle down on your current path or move on and try something else? In this episode we talk about how to know when to call time on relationships, jobs, friendships... In our work in particular, how do you know whether your level of dissatisfaction is 'normal' and just every day, 'typically British' moaning or whether it is a result of deep-rooted unhappiness that needs to be addressed?
Simplicity, Rest and How They Are Linked
April 29, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBHow does one go about getting simplicity in their lives? For some people, it's saying no and sticking to firm boundaries. For other people it's living a slower pace of life and for others it's having less physical stuff - decluttering their way to minalism. What does simplicity bring to our lives? In this episode we talk about decluttering, stuff, minimalism and how it brings the clarity to know when we need to push through and when we need to rest. Oh, and now that lockdown restrictions...
#47 Simplicity, Rest and How They Are Linked
April 29, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBHow does one go about getting simplicity in their lives? For some people, it's saying no and sticking to firm boundaries. For other people it's living a slower pace of life and for others it's having less physical stuff - decluttering their way to minalism. What does simplicity bring to our lives? In this episode we talk about decluttering, stuff, minimalism and how it brings the clarity to know when we need to push through and when we need to rest. Oh, and now that lockdown restrictions...
#46 Grace Marshall - Struggle: The surprising truth, beauty and opportunity hidden in life's sh*ttier moments
April 15, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBAward-winning author Grace Marshall joins us to talk about the inspiration behind her latest book, Struggle. Why are we all in such a rush to move on from discomfort? Why do we only want to see and share the showreels of our work and our lives, the happy endings, the triumphs, and the overcoming? What can we learn about the process of struggle? Grace, who is a self-styled 'productivity ninja' and 'recovering perfectionist' shares her thoughts on why there is so much more to gain from momen...
Grace Marshall - Struggle: The surprising truth, beauty and opportunity hidden in life's sh*ttier moments
April 15, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBAward-winning author Grace Marshall joins us to talk about the inspiration behind her latest book, Struggle. Why are we all in such a rush to move on from discomfort? Why do we only want to see and share the showreels of our work and our lives, the happy endings, the triumphs, and the overcoming? What can we learn about the process of struggle? Grace, who is a self-styled 'productivity ninja' and 'recovering perfectionist' shares her thoughts on why there is so much more to gain from momen...
#45 Born Lucky and Creating Ease
April 02, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode full of laughs and realness we discussed what it means to be lucky. Are we born lucky or is it a function of how hard we work, how much we truly believe in manifestations, or how open we are to the abundance from the universe? Of course, we don't have the answer for sure but we share our thoughts with you in the hope that it will get you thinking and feeling more confident in your ability to create your own good fortune and ease in your life. To connect with Emma or Sheryl...
Born Lucky and Creating Ease
April 02, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode full of laughs and realness we discussed what it means to be lucky. Are we born lucky or is it a function of how hard we work, how much we truly believe in manifestations, or how open we are to the abundance from the universe? Of course, we don't have the answer for sure but we share our thoughts with you in the hope that it will get you thinking and feeling more confident in your ability to create your own good fortune and ease in your life. To connect with Emma or Sheryl...
Future of Work / D&I Update - with Dawn Morton-Young
March 03, 2021 22:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBJoin this lively chat with Dawn Morton-Young, founder of Employee Angels where we talk about what the last 12 months have taught us about the future of work and the progress, or lack of, on D&I matters. We discuss how flexibility suddenly became possible for so many employees, even though working from home is not so rosy for everyone. And with the Hampton-Alexander review, we talk about whether real progress has been made in gender balance and bemoan the lack of women of colour in the uppe...
#44 Future of Work / D&I Update - with Dawn Morton-Young
March 03, 2021 22:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBJoin this lively chat with Dawn Morton-Young, founder of Employee Angels where we talk about what the last 12 months have taught us about the future of work and the progress, or lack of, on D&I matters. We discuss how flexibility suddenly became possible for so many employees, even though working from home is not so rosy for everyone. And with the Hampton-Alexander review, we talk about whether real progress has been made in gender balance and bemoan the lack of women of colour in the uppe...
Imposter vs Expert Syndrome
February 18, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBAs one of us recently discovered, Imposter syndrome can strike at any time. Whether you're starting a new job, have a recent promotion, or are asked to step up to do something different, that nagging voice tells you you're not up to it and will be found out at any moment. We talk about what, when, how, and why imposter syndrome shows up, as well as 'Expert' syndrome. That thing where, particularly on social media, but often in work meetings, people pretend to know more than they do. Liste...
#43 Imposter vs Expert Syndrome
February 18, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBAs one of us recently discovered, Imposter syndrome can strike at any time. Whether you're starting a new job, have a recent promotion, or are asked to step up to do something different, that nagging voice tells you you're not up to it and will be found out at any moment. We talk about what, when, how, and why imposter syndrome shows up, as well as 'Expert' syndrome. That thing where, particularly on social media, but often in work meetings, people pretend to know more than they do. Liste...
#42 Bin it off! Lockdown 3.0 Reflections
February 12, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBWhy does this lockdown feel so much harder? Join us to get our thoughts and coping strategies as we talk about lockdown 3.0 and more. Will the pandemic change the way we live, work and consume or is this just a blip? Will people take the opportunity to build back better and 'bin off' some of the things that weren't working in life. All this and more. To connect with Emma and Sheryl, learn out more about our coaching and retreats, and book a free consultation, you can find us here: https:...
Bin it off! Lockdown 3.0 Reflections
February 12, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBWhy does this lockdown feel so much harder? Join us to get our thoughts and coping strategies as we talk about lockdown 3.0 and more. Will the pandemic change the way we live, work and consume or is this just a blip? Will people take the opportunity to build back better and 'bin off' some of the things that weren't working in life. All this and more. To connect with Emma and Sheryl, learn out more about our coaching and retreats, and book a free consultation, you can find us here: https:...
Is this it? Interview with Chris Brown, Personal Trainer
February 04, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBRealising he was in an unfulfilling job that where the only thing keeping him there was the office banter was what eventually made Chris Brown decide he needed to make a change. For many people, like Chris, who have a strong calling to do something different, they have vivid moments of clarity when they know they can't keep doing the same thing. They HAVE to make a change. That moment came for Chris when, after 5 years of being in a safe, steady office job, he was in a meeting discussing p...
#41 Is this it? Interview with Chris Brown, Personal Trainer
February 04, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBRealising he was in an unfulfilling job that where the only thing keeping him there was the office banter was what eventually made Chris Brown decide he needed to make a change. For many people, like Chris, who have a strong calling to do something different, they have vivid moments of clarity when they know they can't keep doing the same thing. They HAVE to make a change. That moment came for Chris when, after 5 years of being in a safe, steady office job, he was in a meeting discussing p...
#40 ...and so I quit! Interview with Viren Mistry
January 28, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBListen to this funny and insightful chat about getting bored with jobs, finding out what your value is and leaving employers that don't value what you offer. Viren Mistry is a marketing, social media, SEO, web, branding - you name it he's done it! So far most of his job stories ended with...."that happened... and so I quit". Well worth a listen if you get itchy feet every couple of years and feel like you need a new challenge. You can connect with Sheryl Miller and Emma Howard on Linkedin.
...and so I quit! Interview with Viren Mistry
January 28, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBListen to this funny and insightful chat about getting bored with jobs, finding out what your value is and leaving employers that don't value what you offer. Viren Mistry is a marketing, social media, SEO, web, branding - you name it he's done it! So far most of his job stories ended with...."that happened... and so I quit". Well worth a listen if you get itchy feet every couple of years and feel like you need a new challenge. You can connect with Sheryl Miller and Emma Howard on Linkedin.
How to keep boundaries while respecting others' rights
January 21, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWith the monumental change that 2020 brought to how we work, live and interact it's easy to forget to set boundaries until we realise we're living our lives on other people's terms and crowding out our own needs. In this episode, we talk about the importance of drawing lines around work when you're working from home and the things we will or will not tolerate. We also discuss how we navigate boundaries that affect the wishes and needs of other people and the challenges that brings.
#39 How to keep boundaries while respecting others' rights
January 21, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWith the monumental change that 2020 brought to how we work, live and interact it's easy to forget to set boundaries until we realise we're living our lives on other people's terms and crowding out our own needs. In this episode, we talk about the importance of drawing lines around work when you're working from home and the things we will or will not tolerate. We also discuss how we navigate boundaries that affect the wishes and needs of other people and the challenges that brings.
Hooray for the new year! 2021 Intentions and Lockdown 3.0
January 06, 2021 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBOh how we've missed you! In this episode we explain why we haven't recorded for a couple of months - frankly 2020 was a beast of a year and towards the end of it we started to flag and were busy settling into new life routines. We also talk about our one-word intentions for the new year and the routines we're employing in yet another lockdown, in order to stay on a level. Now that we're back, get ready for a weekly dose of guests, conversation, laughter and the occasional f-bomb.
#38 Hooray for the new year! 2021 Intentions and Lockdown 3.0
January 06, 2021 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBOh how we've missed you! In this episode we explain why we haven't recorded for a couple of months - frankly 2020 was a beast of a year and towards the end of it we started to flag and were busy settling into new life routines. We also talk about our one-word intentions for the new year and the routines we're employing in yet another lockdown, in order to stay on a level. Now that we're back, get ready for a weekly dose of guests, conversation, laughter and the occasional f-bomb.
#37 Mac Alonge is BACK discussing how companies have responded to BLM
September 17, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBOur first returning guest - Mayokun Mac Alonge is back with Emma and Sheryl to talk about how companies have responded to the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of the killing of George Floyd (and others) and the global protests. Mac is founder and CEO at The Equal Group, a data-driven diversity & inclusion consultancy based in the UK. We discuss several prominent corporate board moves - the resignations of Alexis Ohanian (Reddit), Karen Parkin (Adidas) and the stepp...
Mac Alonge is BACK discussing how companies have responded to BLM
September 17, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBOur first returning guest - Mayokun Mac Alonge is back with Emma and Sheryl to talk about how companies have responded to the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of the killing of George Floyd (and others) and the global protests. Mac is founder and CEO at The Equal Group, a data-driven diversity & inclusion consultancy based in the UK. We discuss several prominent corporate board moves - the resignations of Alexis Ohanian (Reddit), Karen Parkin (Adidas) and the stepp...
#36 Interview with Kristen MacNamara on taking control of your career
August 20, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBWhen you've been in the same place for a while things can get stale. Not so for Kristen who has taken the bull by the horns at every and made sure that each role, each step, and each opportunity not only worked for her employer but also worked for her. Kristen is the Senior Director of Staff Development & Talent Acquisition at Robert Half International and has enjoyed a long and happy career. In this episode we talk about what a long career can look like when you truly find work you love,...
Interview with Kristen MacNamara on taking control of your career
August 20, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBWhen you've been in the same place for a while things can get stale. Not so for Kristen who has taken the bull by the horns at every and made sure that each role, each step, and each opportunity not only worked for her employer but also worked for her. Kristen is the Senior Director of Staff Development & Talent Acquisition at Robert Half International and has enjoyed a long and happy career. In this episode we talk about what a long career can look like when you truly find work you love,...
Interview with Shakil Butt - Professional 'Oddity' on the evolving role of HR and Finance
August 06, 2020 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBThis is the episode we had been wanting to have for a while... Shakil Butt is both a qualified accountant and a HR professional - combing both Sheryl and Emma's areas of expertise. He is also a CIPD Board member. In this episode we talk about why and how Shakil moved from Finance to HR and the evolving role of HR, particularly in the wake of recent Black Lives Matter conversations. A fascinating episode that will spark further debate. In fact, we can't wait to have Shakil on again soon. ...