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Collaboration at work has become increasingly complex as we navigate a world where the norm is for people to be working in different places at different times. Intentional collaboration has been shown to be 3 x more effective than expecting good collaboration to just 'happen' when we might want it to. In this week's episode, Helen and Sarah talk through the skills we need to develop and structures we need to put in place to collaborate effectively at work. Learn more.....1. Sign-up for the weekly Squiggly Careers PodMail summary to access all our podcast resources: https://mailchi.mp/squigglycareers/podmail2. Join Sarah and Helen on PodPlus for a free 30 minute zoom session where they'll deep dive into the topic: www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplusGet in touch....We love connecting with listeners and reading your feedback. You can email us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special episode of the Squiggly Careers x Changemakers podcast, Sarah is in conversation with Sonya Barlow who is leading change in gender equality. Sonya is an award-winning entrepreneur, founder of the Like Minded Females network (@LMFnetwork), diversity business coach, BBC radio host (everyday side hustle) and author (unprepared to entrepreneur). Sonya shares with Sarah how some difficult experiences and a lack of support network early in her career prompted her to start creating change for herself. Sonya talks candidly about the challenges of creating change, and how she aims to share an honest picture of her reality through the different work that she leads. Sonya talks about the significant role her family has played in shaping who she is today and how they continue to be her biggest sponsors and supporter everyday. This podcast was created with support from LinkedIn and their changemaker campaign. If you'd like to find out more about the LinkedIn changemaker campaign visit: https://blog.linkedi

In this special episode of the Squiggly Careers x Changemakers podcast, Sarah talks to Neil Laybourn who is leading change in mental health. Neil co-founded the charity Beyond Shame, Beyond Stigma, a mental health charity supporting young people. Neil is also an ambassador for Mental Health UK. Together Sarah and Neil talk about the pivotal moment that proved to be a catalyst for Neil's passion and commitment to mental health and where his work has led him over the past few years. Neil shares what has helped him to create change, as well as what has helped him through the hard times. This podcast was created with support from LinkedIn and their changemaker campaign. If you'd like to find out more about the LinkedIn changemaker campaign visit: https://blog.linkedin.com/changemakers-ukYou can follow and connect with Neil on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/neillaybourn/ and learn more on his website: https://neillaybourn.com/about-us/about-neil/Information on Mad World Summit: https://www.madworldsummit.com

In this special episode of the Squiggly Careers x Changemakers podcast, Helen is in conversation with Andrew Macaskill. Andrew specialises in providing support for job seeekers and describes himself as 'on a mission to end job search misery.' Together Helen and Andrew chat about the challenges of creating change, the role models who've helped him along the way and the work he's most proud of over the past year.This podcast was created with support from LinkedIn and their changemaker campaign. If you'd like to find out more about the LinkedIn changemaker campaign visit: https://blog.linkedin.com/changemakers-ukYou can follow and connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jobsearchcoach/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special episode of the Squiggly Careers x Changemakers podcast Sarah talks to Dr. Leyla Acaroglu a sustainability provocateur and cultural protagonist. Leyla challenges people to think differently about how the world works and is the founder of Disrupt Design, the Unschool and the CO Project Farm. Her TED talk 'Paper beats plastic? How to rethink environmental folklore' has been viewed over a million times (and if you're a tea drinker like Sarah it will challenge your 'pop the kettle on' habit!)Leyla talks to Sarah about her own squiggly career and how her different interests collided to lead her to focus her skills and passion on creating in sustainability. She shares how we can all challenge ourselves to think differently about the actions we take and the positive change we can create as a result. Leyla also talks about the role models that inspire and motivate her and her hopes for the future.This podcast was created with support from LinkedIn and their changemaker campaign. If you'd like to find

In this special episode of the Squiggly Careers x Changemakers podcast Helen talks to Martyn Sibley who is leading change in disability equality. Martyn is co-founder of Purple Goat agency and his goal is to help companies connect with the needs of the disability community to transform the way everyone lives, works and contributes. Martyn describes himself as 'a regular guy who happens to have a disability.' Together Helen and Martyn talk about what helped him to create change as well as what has helped him through the hard times. Martyn also shares his role models and how we can all get involved and support the work he is leadingThis podcast was created with support from LinkedIn and their changemaker campaign. If you'd like to find out more about the LinkedIn changemaker campaign visit: https://blog.linkedin.com/changemakers-ukYou can follow and connect with Martyn on LinkedIn to find out more about his work: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martyn-sibley-1227b411/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out i

In this special episode of the Squiggly Careers x Changemakers podcast Sarah talks to Phyll Opoku-Gyimah who is leading change in LGBTQ+ equality. Phyll is the executive director of Kaleidoscope Trust, the charity working to uphold the human rights of LGBT+ people across the Commonwealth. She is also the co-founder and executive director of UK Black Pride, Europe’s largest pride celebration for LGBT+ people of colour. Together they talk about what helped her to create change as well as what has helped her through the hard times. Phyll also shares her role models and how we can all get involved and support the work she is leadingThis podcast was created with support from LinkedIn and their changemaker campaign. If you'd like to find out more about the LinkedIn changemaker campaign visit: https://blog.linkedin.com/changemakers-ukYou can follow Phyll on LinkedIn and find her on instagram and twitter where she's: @ukblackpride See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this weeks episode Sarah and Helen discuss how to make change happen. Together they talk through a 5 stage change framework, inspired by Helen's work as a trustee for the charity Working Families, to support anyone who wants to be a catalyst for change in the work that they do. Sarah and Helen share key insights about what's worked well and lots of things that haven't in their experience trying to drive change in how to make careers better for everyone.Learn more.....1. Download our PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this episode from www.amazingif.com/listen2. Join Sarah and Helen on PodPlus this week on 9th September 2021 for a free 30 minute zoom session where she'll deep dive into the topic: www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplus3. Sign-up for our weekly PodMail summary: https://mailchi.mp/squigglycareers/podmailGet in touch with us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Helen and Sarah talk about how to find your work/life fit when you are juggling multiple things and your priorities might be competing with each other. Helen and Sarah share their own experiences and practical ideas for action to find your best fit. Learn more.....1. Download our PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this epsiode from www.amazingif.com/listen2. Join Helen & Sarah on PodPlus this week on 2nd September 2021 for a free 30 minute zoom session where she'll deep dive into the topic: www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplus3. Sign-up for our weekly PodMail summary: https://mailchi.mp/squigglycareers/podmailGet in touch with us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As people start to rethink the role of the office, there are new questions about when and why people come together. On the Squiggly Careers podcast this week, Helen talks to psychologist Dr. Tomas Chamorro Premuzic about how the adoption of hybrid working practices can help people to be their best at work. They discuss how to make teams work effectively and how to respond to risks of proximity bias and micromanagement. Whilst there is no '5 steps to success' solution, there are lots of thought-provoking insights from the conversation to reflect on and discuss further in teams to help move forward in this next phase of work.Learn more.....1. Download our PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this episode from www.amazingif.com/listen2. Join Sarah on PodPlus this week on 26th August 2021 for a free 30 minute zoom session where she'll deep dive into the topic: www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplus3. Sign-up for our weekly PodMail summary: https://mailchi.mp/squigglycareers/podmailGet in touch with us

This week Helen and Sarah talk about how to proactively solve problems at work. Problem solving is a transferable talent that can help you navigate uncertainty at work and increase your impact. In this episode, Helen and Sarah share 6 different ideas for action to help you with inevitable changes and challenges of squiggly careers. Learn more.....1. Download our PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this episode from www.amazingif.com/listen2. Sign-up for our weekly PodMail summary: https://mailchi.mp/squigglycareers/podmailGet in touch with us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this weeks episode Sarah is in conversation with ex FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss. Together they discuss how having the right mindset impacts our negotiations and the difference between positive and negative emotions. Chris then shares negotiation techniques we can all try out including how to move from wandering to knowing, calibrated questions and practising your late night DJ tone.To learn more about Chris' work go to: www.blackswanltd.comTo buy Chris' book: https://uk.bookshop.org/books/never-split-the-difference-negotiating-as-if-your-life-depended-on-it/97818479414973 ways you can learn more.....1. Download our PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this epsiode from www.amazingif.com/listen2. Join us on PodPlus this week on 12th August 2021 for a free 30 minute zoom session where we'll deep dive into the topic: www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplus3. Sign-up for our weekly PodMail summary: https://mailchi.mp/squigglycareers/podmailGet in touch with us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.c

Summer is a great time to kickstart your development with lots of small actions to support your career. There are lots of low effort actions you can tale to invest in your impact, develop your network and explore your future. In this episode Helen and Sarah talk through lots of quick and effective ideas that you can get started with straight away.If you'd like to learn more.....Download the Squiggly Careers PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this epsiode from www.amazingif.com/listenJoin us on PodPlus this week on 5th August 2021 for a free 30 minute zoom session where we'll deep dive into the topic. Register here: www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplusDownload our Squiggly Career Knowledge Navigator: https://www.amazingif.com/squiggly-career-knowledge-navigator/To get in touch....Email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Helen and Sarah tackle the tricky topic of ego at work. What it is, how it shows up and holds us back and how to respond to it. They share a survey to support your self-reflection and lots of ideas for action to manage your own ego and protect yourself from the impact of other people's.If you'd like to learn more.....Download the Squiggly Careers PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this epsiode from www.amazingif.com/listenJoin us on PodPlus this week (Thursday, 29th July, 9am) for Rock Your Profile with LinkedIn, a free 60 minute session to help you build your brand on LinkedIn. Register here: www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplusTo get in touch....Email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Helen talks to author and speaker Dorie Clark about the practicalities of reshaping your role. Whether you're looking for new ways to develop in your existing job or interested in exploring alternative opportunities, this conversation has lots of practical ideas and insights to help you take action!For more insights on Dorie's work and her latest book 'The Long Game' head to https://dorieclark.com/If you'd like to learn more.....Download the Squiggly Careers PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this epsiode from www.amazingif.com/listenJoin PodPlus, a free, weekly, live and interactive session where we dive deeper into the podcast topic and tools that might be helpful www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplusTo get in touch....Email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the great things about squiggly careers is that you can develop in different directions and promotion isn't the only option. However, progression can feel hard when it's not always clear where we could go and how we can get there. This week, Helen and Sarah talk about exploring your progression possibilities and share practical ideas and approaches to support your career development.If you'd like to learn more.....Download the Squiggly Careers PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this epsiode from www.amazingif.com/listenJoin PodPlus, a free, weekly, live and interactive session where we dive deeper into the podcast topic and tools that might be helpful www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplusTo get in touch....Email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Helen and Sarah discuss the importance of role models in our careers. Role models are people you admire and find inspiring. They help you to boost your belief and activate your ambition. Sarah and Helen talk about why basing your role models around what you're missing, reflecting on anti role models and investing time in a role model mood board can all be helpful for your development.If you'd like to learn more.....Download the Squiggly Careers PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this episode from www.amazingif.com/listenJoin PodPlus, a free, weekly, live and interactive session where we dive deeper into the podcast topic and tools that might be helpful www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplusTo get in touch....Email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Helen and Sarah are talking about why rituals matter and how to make them work for you. This discuss the difference between rituals and routines, how to create collective and individuals rituals and share 5 ideas for action to inspire you to create rituals at work.This episode is sponsorted by Union hand-roasted coffee, a company on a mission to help people discover speciality coffee and make the perfect cup at home. You can try their coffee through their coffee club and get it delivered to your door. To get £5 off your first 3 CoffeeClub boxes, use the code ‘ritual’ on www.unionroasted.com/squigglycareers .If you'd like to learn more.....Download the Squiggly Careers PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this epsiode from www.amazingif.com/listenJoin PodPlus, a free, weekly, live and interactive session where we dive deeper into the podcast topic and tools that might be helpful www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplusTo get in touch....Email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com  See

In our final episode of our Ask The Expert series, Helen speaks to author Sophie Williams about progression at work.Sophie is the author of two books; Anti-Racist Ally: An Introduction to Action and Activism and Millennial Black which looks at how Black women’s intersectional identities shape their experiences of work. Her career has included working in leading advertising agencies and running her own agency Blanket Fort. Together they talk about how the glass cliff holds people back and what actions can be taken to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to progress at work.You can follow Sophie's work at http://sophiewilliamsofficial.com/If you'd like to learn more.....Download the Squiggly Careers PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this epsiode from www.amazingif.com/listenJoin PodPlus, a free, weekly, live and interactive session where we dive deeper into the podcast topic and tools that might be helpful www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplusTo get in touch....Email helenandsarah@squigg

Asking great questions is an invaluable career skill. It helps to accelerate your learning and build better relationships, but it's not always easy. This week Helen and Sarah talk about the skill of asking questions. They explore different techniques and approaches and reflect on how different people and places require you to adapt your style to get the insights and answers you need.If you'd like to learn more.....Download the Squiggly Careers PodSheet to help you apply the insights from this epsiode from www.amazingif.com/listenJoin PodPlus, a free, weekly, live and interactive session where we dive deeper into the podcast topic and tools that might be helpful. www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplusTo get in touch....Email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.