In the last episode of this season, Jo and I talked about the importance of creativity in all our lives, why taking time out is vital to be productive, and her first ever job as a kids' TV presenter.

Thank you so much for listening! We'll be back in 2024 with even more incredible guests.

In the meantime you can find me on substack: https://theworkwoman.substack.com/

And you can catch Jo's TED Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eun2mJMs1DM

Phil and I talked about how to be a great ally at work, how doing so can give you more than you realise in return, and how he came to get the bug for sales.

Kate and I put the world to rights by talking about positive solutions for hybrid working, why being assertive as a woman at work is still frowned upon, and how companies must engage staff in new ways in the volatile world we live in now.

Leah and I talked about how good health is not just about the absence of disease, wellbeing washing at work, and why in order to look after our staff's health we need to understand who they are first and foremost.

C-J and I talked about being human even when dealing with the gnarly bits of HR, why good management is the key to addressing the UK's productivity problems, and how badly interpreting HR policy can have disastrous consequences.

Allyship at work, the ever-present issue of employee engagement, and how to get the best candidates for your company are just some of the topics Kate and I covered in this week's episode.

Kate and I talked about our experiences of working with invisible health conditions, what it's like navigating workplaces before you get a diagnosis, how companies can do better to accommodate disability and difference, and so much more.

Molly and I discussed some exclusive future of work data and research from Opinium looking at how comfortable people feel about advocating for themselves, mental health, and the fears people have when they think about the future of work.