#4 Lee Smith on finding your purpose through employee experience and rum!

Today's episode of The Comms Careers Podcast shares a fascinating insight into how the seismic shifts in the world of work are making employee experience the focus of progressive organisations. We chat with Lee Smith, Co-founder of The E X Space and Founder of award winning Lost Years Rum, about: - what employee experience is and why there's a need for structure, robust research-backed learning and professionalism in this fast-evolving new space - bringing employees along on the change journey as communication practitioners - how incredible ideas and purpose-driven career moves are borne out of just one simple conversation - what a purposeful career is and how to find your purpose - why hybrid working is not about a one-size-fits-all approach, and what to do instead - why employees are taking the lead (and power) to evolve the world of work and how we need to respond to that to ensure our organisations stay successful - what storytelling, sea turtles and rum have in common - yes, really! - And, what we can all do to making the 90,000 working hours of our lives, and those of fellow employees, less shit! This podcast is brought to you by Jo Hall & Lisa Macmillan and our trusty Producer, Connor Wells. Jo supports Comms Pros facing redundancy, returns to work, career changes and crises of confidence. Specialising in personal leadership, Imposter Syndrome and career coaching, with extensive experience in Internal Communication, global leadership and Comms consultancy roles, Jo's coaching will help you navigate through any career chapter feeling totally clear and empowered to successfully take your next steps. Book a free coaching session or discuss coaching program options with Jo: https://calendly.com/afire/20-minute-free-discovery-call-with-jo-hall Find Jo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johall/ Website: https://www.joannahall.co.uk If you're seeking a new role, or you're looking for the perfect Comms professional to join or expand your team, Lisa prides herself on matching exceptional Comms talent with incredible roles across Europe, UK and AsiaPac by combining her extensive market knowledge and networks with a genuine interest in the clients she works with. Find Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-macmillan-68b3b57/ Website: https://www.macmillan-consulting.com/