97 episodes

Welcome to the The Happy WorkLife Podcast where people with inspiring careers reflect on how happy they have been in their working lives. We hear from a range of people working in a variety of industries and find out which roles gave them the most satisfaction and importantly what they have done to get happier at work.

Hosted by Lord Mark Price, WorkL.co founder, peer and former Managing Director of Waitrose, and former Deputy Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership.

Visit WorkL.co to find a job in the happiest companies, take our happiness test, network, get career support from experts and much more. Work Happier with WorkL.

The Happy WorkLife Podcast Lord Mark Price

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Welcome to the The Happy WorkLife Podcast where people with inspiring careers reflect on how happy they have been in their working lives. We hear from a range of people working in a variety of industries and find out which roles gave them the most satisfaction and importantly what they have done to get happier at work.

Hosted by Lord Mark Price, WorkL.co founder, peer and former Managing Director of Waitrose, and former Deputy Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership.

Visit WorkL.co to find a job in the happiest companies, take our happiness test, network, get career support from experts and much more. Work Happier with WorkL.

    A Recipe for Success: James Perry, Co-founder of COOK argues why businesses must value their workforce

    A Recipe for Success: James Perry, Co-founder of COOK argues why businesses must value their workforce

    WorkL founder, Lord Mark Price, speaks to James Perry, co-founder and co-chair of COOK, a certified B Corporation. James speaks about his early career, family influences and ambitions to create social change through enterprise.
    This podcast is brought to you by WorkL. Visit WorkL.com to find a job in the happiest workplaces, take our Happy at Work test, network, get career support from experts and much more. Work Happier with WorkL.

    • 32 min
    Breaking News & Beyond: Kamal Ahmed reflects on his journalistic career and how burnout made him reevaluate his life

    Breaking News & Beyond: Kamal Ahmed reflects on his journalistic career and how burnout made him reevaluate his life

    WorkL founder, Lord Mark Price speaks to Kamal Ahmed, Editor-in-Chief and co-founder, The News Movement. Kamal takes us on a captivating journey through his career in journalism, chronicling his experiences covering landmark global events, his personal story of battling burnout and his co-founding of The News Movement. 
    This podcast is brought to you by WorkL. Visit WorkL.com to find a job in the happiest workplaces, take our Happy at Work test, network, get career support from experts and much more. Work Happier with WorkL.

    • 58 min
    Lights, Camera, Advocacy: Lord David Puttnam on Film, Politics & Making a difference

    Lights, Camera, Advocacy: Lord David Puttnam on Film, Politics & Making a difference

    WorkL founder, Lord Mark Price, speaks with Lord David Puttnam, legendary British film producer, educator, environmentalist and former member of the House of Lords. 
    David pulls back the curtain on his remarkable career, diving deep into the stories behind iconic films like Chariots of Fire, The Killing Fields, Midnight Express and Bugsy Malone and how he brought these classics to life. All in all David’s films have won 10 Oscars, 10 Golden Globes, 25 BAFTAs, 9 Emmys, and the Palme D’Or at Cannes.
    Beyond the bright lights of Hollywood, David discusses his career in public service, the importance of education and much more.
    This podcast is brought to you by WorkL. Visit WorkL.com to find a job in the happiest workplaces, take our Happy at Work test, network, get career support from experts and much more. Work Happier with WorkL.

    • 37 min
    Embracing heritage, igniting ambition and how the Princes Trust sparked the pursuit of a dream with Charlotte Mensah

    Embracing heritage, igniting ambition and how the Princes Trust sparked the pursuit of a dream with Charlotte Mensah

    Our founder, Lord Mark Price, speaks with Charlotte Mensah, award-winning hair stylist, entrepreneur and author. Charlotte talks about the formative years in her life and career, the role the Princes Trust played in helping her on her entrepreneurial journey and much more.
    This podcast is brought to you by WorkL. Visit WorkL.com to find a job in the happiest workplaces, take our Happy at Work test, network, get career support from experts and much more. Work Happier with WorkL.

    • 38 min
    Pursuing a career of fulfilment with The Right Reverend James Jones KBE

    Pursuing a career of fulfilment with The Right Reverend James Jones KBE

    Our founder, Lord Mark Price, speaks with The Right Reverend James Jones KBE to talk about his inspirational life and career. From heading up the Hillsborough Disaster inquiry and spearheading prison reform, James reflects on a life of service.
    *Please note this podcast contains discussions of sensitive topics that may be upsetting or disturbing to some listeners.
    This podcast is brought to you by WorkL. Visit WorkL.com to find a job in the happiest companies, take our happiness test, network, get career support from experts and much much more. Work Happier with WorkL.

    • 51 min
    Mastering entrepreneurship, embracing failure and unleashing the potential of a people-centric business with Paul Lindley OBE

    Mastering entrepreneurship, embracing failure and unleashing the potential of a people-centric business with Paul Lindley OBE

    Our founder, Lord Mark Price, chats with Paul Lindley OBE, British entrepreneur, children's welfare campaigner and best-selling author.
    From starting out in the finance sector to founding the organic baby and children's food brand Ella's Kitchen in 2006, Paul shares his wisdom on a variety of topics including the importance of “failing fast”, the value of being people-centric in business and the power of asking “Why”.
    Paul also talks about his new book “Raising the Nation: How to Build a Better Future for Our Children (and Everyone Else)” and his best-selling book “Little Wins: The Huge Power of Thinking Like a Toddler”.
    This podcast is brought to you by WorkL. Visit WorkL.com to find a job in the happiest companies, take our happiness test, network, get career support from experts and much much more. Work Happier with WorkL.

    • 48 min

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