Episodes
On this week's episode we spoke with Dr. Lois Frankel about her audio book "Nice Girls Don't Speak Up or Stand Out", an inspiring listen for anyone looking to take the steps toward empowering women within the workplace. The audio book can also be purchased in our Resource Centre here
Published 02/18/22
We spoke with Rhymer Rigby, Author of '28 Business Thinkers Who Changed The World', to hear more about the leaders who inspire him and can inspire WorkLers in their path to a happier working life.Rhymer's book is a must read and can be found in our resource centre
Published 02/04/22
On this wellbeing special edition of the happiness podcast Mark sat down with Emma Parry, an expert in Human Resource Management to discuss the importance of wellbeing at work and the shift in HR Culture over the past few years, tune in to hear more!
Published 01/21/22
On the first episode of Series 2 of the WorkL Happiness Podcast we speak with Grace Lordan, the Founding Director of the Inclusion Initiative. A key objective of Grace's work within her field is to research the benefits of inclusion within and across firms aswell as levelling the playing field for under represented individuals.
Published 01/07/22
In the latest episode of WorkL’s Happiness Podcast we review 2021 and listen again to some inspiring guests who talk to WorkL’s founder, Mark Price, about their careers and happiness at work. From founding a dating app, inventing a light source for refugees and ending energy poverty, to rowing the Atlantic – take a listen and be inspired to get happier at work.
Published 12/15/21
On this week's episode of the WorkL Happiness Podcast we speak with Richard Lanyon-Hogg, former CTO of IBM UK. Now a visiting professor at the University of Sheffield, tune in to hear more about Richard's extensive career and how embracing a part time work schedule allowed him to pursue his love of nature and woodlands to which he was listed in 2013 as being one of the top 50 most powerful part time executives across the UK.
Published 12/06/21
On this week's episode of the WorkL Happiness Podcast we speak to Simon Doble, Founder and Global CEO of Solar Buddy. As a Social Impact Entrepreneur, Simon has pioneered the way for innovative methods to assist people living in Energy Poverty around the world through his passion to make change for the better. Tune in to hear his story and to learn more about overcoming personal struggle to find your calling to a career you love.
Published 11/19/21
This week's Meet the Business Author Podcast is with Rob Cross, Author of 'Beyond Collaboration Overload - How to work smarter, Get Ahead and restore your wellbeing.'.With over 20 years experience in exploring the networks of effective organisations and the collaborative practices of high performers in a wide range of industries, Rob has developed a range of strategies to transform the way people lead, work and live within society. His book delves into in depth stories, coaching breaks and...
Published 10/08/21
On this episode of the WorkL Happiness Podcast we spoke to Roann Ghosh, Founder of Epiphany & Host of the Self Centred podcast.Tune in for an insightful talk on his journey through different careers from working in finance to broadcasting and more. With a particular focus on mental health and finding a suitable work life balance this podcast is not one to miss!
Published 09/09/21
We hear from Richard Walker, MD Iceland Foods, about stacking shelves for the family business and how he found purpose championing the environment.Tune in to hear more about his passion for sustainability and initiatives to change business operations for the better.
Published 07/15/21
On this episode of WorkL happiness podcast we speak to prominent journalist and founder of Noon, a platform to empower women in midlife. Born out of a “desire to help women find a new path through midlife and beyond”, Eleanor utilised her experience working within journalism for many years with her passion for female empowerment to set up a platform for women to embrace their next ambition and bring excitement to the processes that change brings, no matter what age.Tune in for a motivational...
Published 06/30/21
This week, we meet the fantastic Tina Wilson; CEO and founder of Wingman - the app that allows you to play cupid for your friends! Tina explains how the combination of previous dating experience and search for career lead her to entering the tech industry to create an app taking the dating world by storm.Tune in to hear more about her exciting adventure and inspiring attitude towards workplace happiness!
Published 06/14/21
Our 50th episode meets the brilliant Geoffrey Williams; Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Dr Martens, Co-Founder of the charity Rocking ur Teens and WorkL Ambassador. Hear about Geoffrey's wide ranging career path, his infectious go-getter attitude and the importance of knowing yourself.
Published 05/24/21
Joining us on our WorkL Happiness Podcast this week is Emma Stewart MBE. Emma is the co-founder of Timewise; a flexible working consultancy driven by the motive that “anybody should have the flexibility at work without having to compromise their careers.”Emma speaks about how early life experiences forged a passion for tackling issues of gender inequality and the resilience this instilled at a young age. Her infectious positive, ‘can do’ attitude pervades her whole career where she uses...
Published 04/08/21
"We can all get happier by learning to be sad better, because then we are really living, we are not just ignoring one part of our life."In this WorkL Happiness Podcast, we speak with @MsHelenRussell, the journalist and author of ‘How to be Sad’. Helen discusses working in magazines, her life now in Denmark and how and why the Danes nail work/life balance.
Published 04/01/21
This week’s WorkL Happiness Podcast meets brothers; Jamie and George Oyebode who - alongside demanding day jobs - set up a Music Festival and creative engagement platform. Both are in aid of charities very close to their hearts and to pursue their passion for creative intrigue and giving individuals a voice.What started as casual conversation over a beer has grown into an annual music festival supporting grassroots talents, established performers and charities such as RNLI & Mind. A...
Published 03/11/21
This week’s WorkL Happiness podcast follows the career trajectory of the engaging and inspiring Charlene Prempeh. We learn about her early beginnings at her self-proclaimed “favourite job” at Footlocker, to her experiences as a student at Oxford University, to finding her voice with a passion for telling a story and making a mark.Charlene takes us on a journey with her core teaching of “just getting on and doing it”. In recent years she founded her own Marketing Consultancy ‘A Vibe Called...
Published 03/04/21
This week's WorkL Happiness Podcast welcomes the inspiring Noëlla Coursaris Musunka; model, humanitarian and philanthropist, to talk about her extraordinary life and achievements. From her own turbulent early memories to her focus on education and career we hear how Noella uses her personal experiences to empower the lives of girls fighting poverty in The Democratic Republic of Congo.In the podcast we hear more about Noëlla's, her career and delve into her passion; The Malaika Foundation and...
Published 02/25/21
In this week's WorkL Happiness Podcast, we hear from Josh White, the innovative founder of Curakit who started his career by running businesses from his bedroom at university. Curakit is a wellbeing and personal protection subscription box designed with top of the range products for businesses and individuals. Born out of the pandemic, Curakit aims to connect colleagues and friends facing WFH and isolation with a new approach to self-care and wellbeing. Click the link in our bio to hear more...
Published 02/18/21
The Turner Twins are pioneering British adventurers who have undergone a host of world-first expeditions to aid medical and scientific research. Their passion for adventure was ignited when Hugo was involved in a freak diving accident, sustaining a broken neck. In the mix of emotions that followed this near-catastrophic accident came an overwhelming drive to explore their own limitations, while supporting spinal charities.
Published 02/12/21
With offices in 23 countries, Bob King knows a thing or two about creating the perfect ergonomic workspace. As the founder & CEO of Humanscale, he has made it possible to greatly improve the comfort and health of workers all over the globe - whether they are at home or at the office. This week's WorkL Happiness Podcast speaks to the pioneer of workplace comfort himself - so get comfortable and tune in for some great insights.
Published 02/05/21
This week on the Workl Happiness Podcast, we speak to Fiona Grayson, the founder of She Can She Did.She Can She Did is the only Benefits Platform for all female business owners in the UK, that provides them with access to the health, financial and lifestyle benefits and incentives that they deserve, to support their journey, build confidence and reward their hard work.
Published 01/28/21
Lavinyah Stennett is the founder and CEO of Black Curriculum, she is also a SOAS graduate, Historian, writer and campaigner. Listen to Laviyah chat about her campaigner work, and challenging injustice from an early age.
Published 01/21/21
Rebekah Brown, founder of MPowder chats to us about her early career as a researcher and how her own experiences with the Menopause lead to her founding her own brand of plant-based supplement powder to help women through menopause.
Published 01/13/21
We chat to Sam Jameson founder of award winning artisan soap brand, Soapsmith. Sam speaks to us about her varied career from Woolworths to making soaps. We are also delighted to announce that Sam is now an official ambassador for WorkL.co!
Published 01/06/21