May 26

3 lessons from my first year in Social Work

The waiting list for The Social Work Collective Academy is now open: Join The CollectiveIf you are interested in an organisation licence please email me vicki@socialworksorted.comLets connect!To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses o ... Show More

31m 56s

May 22

Choosing your personal priorities (and why it's so hard)

I think balance is a myth and if I need to prioritise one thing in my life, then something else will have to come second. I'm ok with that, are you?And if we give ourselves permission to not do it all - can we extend that same level of empathy to the families we work with?Talking ... Show More

23m 24s

Apr 30

The 3 biggest struggles for newly qualified social workers

I love being in conversation with new social workers, and naturally the topics that come up a lot are the challenges in day to day practice.In this episode I'm sharing 3 of the biggest struggles for new social workers - in the hope that when you are aware of them - you can d ... Show More

21m 8s

May 2020

What's Essential: Essentialism with Greg McKeown

Hello, my name is Greg McKeown, and welcome to the Essentialism podcast! Ever since I made the mistake of leaving my hours old baby and my wife, Anna, in the hospital as I went to a non-essential client meeting, I've been on a mission: to get into conversations with the people I ... Show More

2m 48s

Aug 2024

Ce qui vous fait du bien (Coup de ❤️)

Vivre des bas, ce n’est pas un problème en soi. Ça fait partie de l’expérience émotionnelle contrastée de l’être humain. Mais ça ne veut pas dire qu’il faut supporter stoïquement ces moments sans rien faire. Au contraire, ce qui change la vie, c’est d’acquérir des outils pour s’a ... Show More

26m 18s

Jul 2023

Mastering Difficult Conversations at Work with Darlene Hawley

Join us as we unlock the secrets to address difficult conversations. Discover practical tips for effective communication, conflict resolution, and mentorship. Learn how to approach sensitive discussions with empathy, maintain authenticity throughout, and foster understanding even ... Show More

28m 56s

Jul 2024

2 Be Better Podcast - A talk with 18 year old me

In this episode, I share crucial life lessons and personal growth tips while reflecting on my 18-year-old self. Key topics include brain development, health and fitness, financial wisdom, mental health, relationships, emotional regulation, and the importance of a supportive socia ... Show More

58m 17s

Sep 2024

#289 How to Improve Your Work-Life Balance

One of the listeners suggested I talk about the topic of work-life balance. This is something I've been working on in my own life for many years, and I feel like I might have something useful to share on this topic. So in this episode, I talk about a few tips that you can im ... Show More

23m 38s

May 2022

Assertiveness in General Practice

Today Lisa and Sara welcome Dr Rachel Morris back onto the podcast. Rachel is a former GP who has previously worked in GP education. She is now an executive coach and host of the wonderful podcast You Are Not a Frog. The discussion in this episode is all about assertiveness - we ... Show More

42m 46s

Mar 2020

[005] 5 Reasons Why You Should Speak Up In Meetings

One of the biggest barriers to building visibility that I see with my clients is not speaking up in meetings, especially when they have an idea, opinion or suggestion to share with the room.This is such a shame because meetings are the easiest way for any professional to build vi ... Show More

28m 20s

Apr 30

#322 How to Get Better at Small Talk

Small Talk is something many of us struggle with, and it's a really important part of socialising and using language.In this episode, I share some of my own awkward experiences with small talk, and then go through time tips on how we can all get better at it to improve our conver ... Show More

42m 35s

Nov 2024

254. Senior Manager Essentials: Practice Asking Business Questions [INTERACTIVE EPISODE]

Feeling confident asking questions is important for you. Moving to online working at times makes it more difficult to raise a question in the middle of meeting. I bet there are also other common interactions where you would like to ask a question but instead you don't say anythi ... Show More

10m 57s

Nov 2024

Election Day Emotions - Tips to Tolerate Big Feelings

Today is Tuesday November 5, 2024. It is election day. If you have big emotions and need some tips on how to stay grounded today and through the next week, listen in for some practical tips to remain connected & grounded through what may be an emotional time. Would you like to sc ... Show More

18m 5s

What I wish I'd known as a new social wo...