Sep 8

#591 No Regret Skills: How to Make Better Decisions

With so many skills competing for our attention, how do you decide which ones are worth investing in? In this episode, Helen and Sarah explore the idea of 'no regret skills' – skills that will stay useful whatever the future of work looks like. In the first of this two-part serie ... Show More

34m 49s

Sep 3

#590 How to increase your impact in every meeting

We spend a lot of our working week in meetings, but how much impact are you having when you're in them? In this Shortcut, Helen shares three simple ways to increase your impact in every meeting: asking a question, making a suggestion and offering a reflection. Whether you tend to ... Show More

4m 34s

Sep 1

#589 How to use the next 88 days at work wisely

With 88 working days left until the end of the year, how will you choose to spend your time? September can bring a 'new pencil case' feeling – a useful opportunity to reset and refocus on what matters most. In this episode, Helen and Sarah share eight questions to help you use th ... Show More

40m 44s

May 2020

Feeling ok - understanding work & stress

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53m 32s

Sep 2024

How to get what you need at work

This week, Anne and Frances are back in the hot seat to help a listener tackle a common workplace problem: having less influence than we think we deserve. But how can you get more people to listen to your ideas? And figure out what’s getting in the way? Their advice offers valuab ... Show More

29m 10s

Feb 2024

How to manage multiple agendas — including your own

Have you ever been caught in the middle of a tricky work dynamic, struggling to please everyone? Sometimes, the only solution is to realize it’s not your job to fix everything. This week, Anne and Frances talk to a listener who’s struggling to manage relationships with multiple b ... Show More

28m 58s

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

Dec 2022

Getting Ahead

This week’s episode features three questions from listeners who are trying to get ahead in their lives or careers. They all seek strategies to find the best path forward. So, whether you want to get ahead, move ahead, or make more money—this episode is for you!In this episode we ... Show More

31m 43s

Oct 2024

Bonus Episode: Building Confidence and Courage at Work

This is a synopsis of the key points from my conversation with Ellen Taaffe.The main points:How perfectionism and people pleasing can lead to being viewed merely as a "worker bee" and holding back from leadership opportunities.It's essential to balance preparation with timely act ... Show More

10m 38s

Sep 2025

Make your time at work work for you

Jobs aren’t forever. But instead of disengaging when loyalty feels uncertain, we can use the work in front of us to grow stronger, smarter, and more ready for what’s next. In this episode, I share four strategies to make the way you work today an investment in your tomorrow.Moder ... Show More

8m 21s

Jan 2023

BE 47: How to Be Upfront About Your Skills at Work in English

Follow the All Ears English Podcast for more episodes with Lindsay and Michelle. To succeed at work you must be able to describe your skills and your skill gaps. In this episode find out how to describe what you are able to take on and what you may need help with. This episode ... Show More

17m 2s

Dec 2019

Secrets of the Most Productive People answer your questions!

This week's episode is all about YOU. On this bonus episode of Secrets of the Most Productive People, Kate and Anisa answer your most pressing questions about your career, the workplace, and all those other awkward job-related topics. Subscribe to Secrets of the Most Productive P ... Show More

36m 38s

Jan 2024

How to outsmart bias at work

Have you ever felt like something about your identity was getting in the way of your success? This week, a listener needs help pushing through the resistance she’s facing as a woman navigating a male-dominated workplace. Anne and Frances discuss what you can do when someone else’ ... Show More

35m 27s

#592 How to look for leaders you can lea...