How many of us recognise this routine: Get up in the morning, try to perform as hard as we possibly can, for as long as can, and then go to bed? Sometimes it feels like the right thing to do, or even the only thing we can do. But deep down we know it is not particularly efficient. Dr Rob Archer is a chartered psychologist who specialises in helping teams and individuals build resilience, improve mental health and sustain high performance. In this episode of the How to Thrive podcast, he...

How do you practise resilience in the face of personal and professional stress? How do you make sure you are being as kind as possible to yourself and others? In this episode of the How to Thrive podcast, Claire and Helen discuss how life's unexpected difficulties often demand resilience, and how that's sometimes easier said than done, even when we’re teaching it to others. They also delve into the topic of civility - why it's important and how it can save lives. How to Thrive events: Our...

How many times have you whizzed through an online training course at work, only to instantly forget everything it was supposed to be teaching you? How many times have you been tested on a company policy that has next to no impact on your day-to-day role? In this episode of the How to Thrive podcast, co-hosts and sisters Claire and Helen meet Christian Hunt, a man who is on a mission to change all of that. Through his company Human Risk Ltd he is trying to make the workplace a little more...

"If you avoid doing something you're afraid of, you're telling your unconscious that it's dangerous, which then creates a pattern of fear." In this episode of the How to Thrive podcast, co-hosts and sisters Claire and Helen meet Jodi Goldman, a personal impact specialist who packs a punch. Jodi is all about helping women "own the room with magnetic confidence, assertive communication skills and a powerful personal brand". She discusses the power of the five second rule, why she believes it's...

We're back after the summer break and feeling energised for the year ahead! In this episode, co-hosts and sisters Claire and Helen chat about the taking time to reflect on what will make their business thrive (and what will not), the importance of perspective, and recognising your strengths. They also discuss exam results, prancing ponies, and how a donkey made a good point about assertiveness. How to Thrive events: Our events are a chance to come together with other Community Members to...

What impact will Gen Z have on the legal profession of the future? In this episode of the How to Thrive podcast, co-hosts and sisters Claire Sanders and Helen Silver-MacMahon, meet Chrissie Wolfe, a Global Medical & Cosmetic Injury Lawyer, who has built up a huge social media following providing mentorship to the next generation of lawyers. We discuss the different expectations Gen Z have for their work environment and their careers, and how that could, and possibly should, lead to big...

“Julia, I am just wondering, who do you ask for support when you need it?” This is the question that set Julia Jones on her journey to becoming a leader in experiential horse-led learning. Her business, Altezza People, helps teams develop, grow and overcome obstacles by removing them from the office and getting them to interact with horses. With a vast amount of experience in managing high-performance teams and creating development programmes, Julia says the experience can help people become...

We all want to be more productive, but are we going about it the right way? Working longer hours, filling our schedules with back-to-back meetings, and ploughing on through lunch might feel like we're doing more, but there is good evidence that actually taking a break can lead to us being more productive. Caitlin Rozario is an expert in this field. Built on a foundation of her personal experience with an allergic reaction that left her temporarily blind, she went on to launch Interlude, the...

"Every company has a culture, whether you intentionally design it and live it or not, but it's very important to make sure that everybody understands what it means to them and how you measure it." How many of us have worked somewhere that claims to have a good culture and great values, only to find the reality doesn't live up to the ambition? Manu Kanwar puts a huge value on the work that goes into creating a great company culture. In this episode of the How to Thrive podcast, co-hosts and...

It may seem odd, but Charlie Lawson, an expert in networking, does not enjoy networking at all. In fact, he describes himself as an "unnatural networker". And in many ways, that is Charlie's strength; he helps other unnatural networkers, by coming from the same starting point they do, a complete dislike of networking. In this episode of the How to Thrive podcast, co-hosts and sisters Claire Sanders and Helen Silver-MacMahon, probe Charlie on how he overcomes his dislike of networking events,...

The link between being physically healthy and resilience in the workplace might not seem like a particularly clear one, but so much of what we do to our bodies can affect how we perform in a professional environment. Natalie Connor is a former barrister turned wellness founder, who helps professionals perform at their peak through exercise, nutrition and mindfulness. In this episode of the How to Thrive podcast, co-hosts and sisters Claire Sanders and Helen Silver-MacMahon, discuss Natalie's...

Mollie Pearse is a woman of many talents. She has a hugely successful career, rising to Head of Marketing at Meta for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. She is also an endurance athlete, pushing her body and mind to their limits. In this episode of the How to Thrive podcast, co-hosts and sisters Claire Sanders and Helen Silver-MacMahon, explore Mollie's passions to find out what drives her, both in the office and on the track. And they explore the relationship between sport and work - can...

He may be a successful vet, but people are at the heart of everything Paul Horwood does. Whether it is decision-making under pressure, creating positive and productive work environments, or effective communication, Paul says people are always the common denominator. In this episode of the How to Thrive podcast, co-hosts and sisters Claire Sanders and Helen Silver-MacMahon, explore Paul's ideas and find the links between his veterinary work, the legal profession and many other high-pressure...

Mindfulness is a well-known tool for handling high-pressure situations, but when the going gets really tough, putting the theory into practice can become more of a challenge. Sarah Furness is a former combat pilot, who uses mindfulness techniques to help leaders perform and thrive "under fire". In this episode of the How to Thrive podcast, co-hosts and sisters Claire Sanders and Helen Silver-MacMahon learn all about Sarah's remarkable career, her journey through the military and beyond, and...

What is a liminal space? What impact does liminality, both metaphorical and physical, have on our wellbeing? Is it possible to learn how to thrive in a liminal space? These are some of the questions co-hosts and sisters, Claire Sanders and Helen Silver-MacMahon, seek the answers to in this episode of the How to Thrive podcast. Their guide through this fascinating topic is Ian Rodwell, Head of Client Knowledge and Learning at the leading global law firm, Linklaters LLP, who is currently...

Victoria Smith Murphy is a Corporate Coach, but with a difference. She helps senior leaders in the corporate world lead in a way that is authentic to them and gives them meaning in their lives. Co-hosts and sisters, Claire Sanders and Helen Silver-MacMahon, continue their mission to help professionals thrive, not just survive, by discussing some of Victoria's ideas, many of which you may not have come across before, or may have dismissed as being "a bit woo-woo". Victoria talks about...

Is your relationship with money preventing you from living the life you want to live? Co-hosts and sisters, Claire Sanders and Helen Silver-MacMahon, continue their mission to help professionals thrive, not just survive, by meeting the incredible Laura Ann-Moore. Laura is a Money Mindset Expert and Certified Financial Coach, teaching people about finances in a fun, jargon-free, judgement-free way. She's also a hugely successful podcast host - check out the Mind Money Soul podcast. The...

Welcome to How to Thrive - the podcast that's on a mission to help professionals thrive, not just survive. In this first episode co-hosts and sisters, Claire Sanders and Helen Silver-MacMahon, sit down to discuss what drives them to effect change in the workplace and to introduce some of the topics that they will discuss with guests in future episodes. The conversation covers the scientific discipline of Human Factors, civility in a professional setting, and how we define high...