May 2024

I have something to tell you...

Announcing a new two book special by me, Emma Gannon, including a free virtual workshop and special intro from Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way. **Books are only on sale until midnight on June 4th**Get yours here: poundproject.co.uk/shop/a-year-of-nothingIt's been a year ... Show More

3m 19s

Jun 2023

The Success Myth Diaries #5: Tim Clare on Anxiety

Welcome back to The Success Myth Diaries. Today's guest is Tim Clare, performance poet, author of two fantasy novels and nonfiction books including WE CAN'T ALL BE ASTRONAUTS, which won Best Biography/Memoir at the East Anglian Book Awards. His latest book COWARD a brilliant book ... Show More

36m 58s

Jun 2023

The Success Myth Diaries #4: Fiona Arrigo on Spirituality

Welcome back to The Success Myth Diaries! My guest today is the wonderful Fiona Arrigo who is beloved for her ever-evolving wisdom and heart-based living for the changing times: a visionary in her field, she works globally as a Biodynamic Psychotherapist, Intuitive Healer, Mentor ... Show More

35m 54s

Mar 2022

Sarah Ellis (REPLAY): What is a 'Squiggly' Career?

Today's episode is a replay with Sarah Ellis. PART TWO on 'squiggly motherhood' is already live btw!Sarah is the co-founder of Amazing If, an award-winning career development company with an ambition to democratise career development. They are the co-hosts of the UK’s no.1 career ... Show More

26m 34s

Feb 2022

#368 Sarah Ellis: How To Coach Yourself Through Tricky Times

Sarah Ellis is my return guest today! She is one of the founders of Amazing If, alongside Helen Tupper, which is an award-winning career development company. They are the co-hosts of the book and podcast, Squiggly Careers. Today, Sarah is back on the podcast to talk about her new ... Show More

44m 20s

Mar 2025

#464 Career Changers: how to pivot and create new possibilities

This is the fourth episode of the Squiggly Career Stage Series – 5 days of podcast episodes and practical tools to help you succeed in your career. We’ve focused on 5 stages where we know people need some extra squiggly support and in today’s episode we’re looking at Squiggly Car ... Show More

31m 55s

Jul 2023

#338 Ask the Expert: Happy High Status

In this week's episode Sarah talks to writer, journalist, stand up comedian and all round squiggly careerist, Viv Groskop. Together they explore a concept called 'happy high status', a new take on confidence which feels relatable and relevant to everyone no matter where your self ... Show More

46m 29s

Sep 2024

#431 How to grow your relationship ripples

Now the Squiggly Careers Skill Sprint has finished, Helen and Sarah are back to normal with their weekly episodes and this week they are talking about how to make the most of the conversations and connections you already have. Growing your relationship ripples helps you to get ac ... Show More

32m 46s

Oct 2023

#370 Meaning, Motivation & Money (Live)

It's a special episode this week, recorded at Squiggly Careers Live on October 17th. In this recording, you'll hear Helen and Sarah talk to Anna Whitehouse (aka Mother Pukka), Lucy Aylen (Founder of Never Fully Dressed) and Peter Komolafe (financial expert). Together they discuss ... Show More

1h 19m

Jun 2024

#405 Ask the Expert: Herminia Ibarra on Leadership

In this week's Ask the Expert episode Sarah talks to London Business School professor and author, Herminia Ibarra. Together they discuss the concept of outsight and how doing new things and interacting with different people can set you up for career success. Herminia also shares ... Show More

37m 41s

Jul 2021

#220 How to explore your progression possibilities

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 expl ... Show More

33m 53s

Jan 2025

#451 How to have influence at work

Welcome to week 2 of the Squiggly Careers Videobook Club. In our second episode of the series, Helen and Sarah discuss their experience of watching Influence, a Videobook from Robert B. Cialdini. Together they talk about a statement that stuck, something that surprised them, and ... Show More

23m 15s

Aug 2024

#425 Skills Sprint: Work/Life fit

This is episode 15 of 20 in the Squiggly Careers Skills Sprint. Today, Helen and Sarah talk about work/life fit and how to avoid enmeshment and blurred boundaries to help you find a work/life fit that works for you. New to our Sprint? Our Skills Sprint is designed to help you cre ... Show More

8m 54s

Sarah Ellis (REPLAY): What is a 'Squiggl...