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Love Your Work!
by Rachel Sparkes
Podcast created by Work Content Creator & Your HR Bestie from Big Tech Rachel Sparkes: Helping ambitious professionals succeed in the corporate world with purpose, creativity, and humanity — no burnout, no selling out.
Episodes
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The Care & Consistency Quadrant: Why Trust Breaks When Leaders Skip the Middle Layers
Ep 3. The Coaching Catchup Series: How to be a better Leader in 90 days Care and Consistency Quadrant: Why Trust Breaks When Leaders Skip the Middle Layers Rachel Sparkes introduces Episide 3 of the Coaching Catchup Series - The Care and Consistency Quadrant, focusing on the two layers leaders...
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The People-First Culture Pyramid - The Coaching Catchup Series Ep2
The Coaching Catchup Series Ep2 - The People First Culture Pyramid This eposide explains how culture becomes real through leader behaviour, not just through values on a wall. Rachel Sparkes walks through the People First Culture Pyramid, showing how trust is built through direction, belonging…
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The Coaching Catchup Series - Ep 1: Why Coaching, Why Now?
Episode 1 of 9: How to increase your joy, and your teams loyalty, engagement and retention in 90 days. Why Coaching Catch-Ups Matter for Leaders Rachel Sparkes, “your HR Bestie from Big Tech,” makes the case for why regular coaching catch-ups are not a nice-to-have, but a high-leverage leadership...
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Your Digital Brand - You've Read the Series. Here's Everything in One Place — and What to Do Next
Rachel Sparks shares her insights on building a genuine digital brand, leveraging AI tools for clarity, and creating a sustainable content system. This episode is perfect for leaders, entrepreneurs, and career changers looking to authentically show up online. Keywords: digital brand, AI, content...
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What Do I Stand For?
Main Topics: The importance of authentic self-expression in all spaces Love versus fear as guiding principles in the workplace How love promotes creativity, connection, and organisational success The impact of fear: disconnection, loneliness, and inequality Practical examples of love-led…
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They Said No to the Pentagon. They’re Giving Away 80% of Their Wealth. I’m Paying Attention.
Watch now | After hearing Anthropic co-founders Dario and Daniela Amodei on The Oprah Podcast, I couldn’t stop thinking about what it means to choose your AI tools wisely in the workplace.
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What Bridgertons 'Maid Wars' Teaches Us About Leadership
Summary In this conversation, Rachel Sparkes explores leadership lessons derived from the latest Bridgerton episode, focusing on three distinct households that exemplify different leadership styles and their impacts on workplace culture. She highlights the consequences of toxic leadership, the...
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Your Career Interests - Build on What You’re Already Good At
Summary In this episode of the Love Your Work podcast, Rachel Sparkes discusses how to identify your interests and strengths in the workplace. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses, utilizing tools like the Gallup Strength Test and the Johari Window to gain...
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Your Career Influences - Are You Motivated by Fear or Love?
Summary In this episode of the Love Your Work podcast, Rachel Sparkes delves into the influences behind career choices, emphasising the importance of understanding emotional catalysts, the circle of influences, and universal human needs. She encourages listeners to reflect on their motivations…
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Your Career Identity - The Foundation of Your Career Sweet Spot
In this episode of the "Love Your Work" podcast, Rachel Sparkes, an HR expert from Big Tech, delves into Chapter 11 of her book "Work It Real Good," focusing on the "Discover It" quadrant. This chapter emphasizes the importance of understanding one's identity, interests, and influences before...
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When Was the Last Time You Looked at Your Whole Life, Not Just Your Career?
Summary In this episode of the Love Your Work podcast, Rachel Sparks shares her transformative 'Review and Renew' workshop, a personal development practice she conducts with her girlfriends. After a refreshing break in Australia, Rachel dives into the concept of the life wheel, a tool that helps...
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The Art of Doing Great Work Where You Are - Work It Real Good Book Chapters 8, 9 & 10: Achievement, Attitude and Awareness
In this episode of the Love Your Work podcast, host Rachel Sparkes revisits her book 'Work It Real Good' to explore the essential elements of career success: achievement, attitude, and awareness. She emphasizes the importance of sustainable delivery in the workplace, the impact of attitude on...
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Cast Vision. Build Culture. Lead Change: A Conversation with Hanna Bauer
Summary In this conversation, Hanna Bauer discusses her journey from a traditional leadership role to embracing heart-centered leadership through her proprietary methodology, Heartnomics. She emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural and relational dynamics in organizations, the need…
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Interview with Kirryn Zerna, Communications Expert and Speaker onThe Connect Effect: Why Human Connection Is Your Workplace Superpower in the Age of AI
In this conversation, Rachel Sparkes and Kirryn Zerner explore the critical importance of human connection in the workplace, especially in the age of AI. They discuss Kirryn's transition from corporate communications to keynote speaking, the significance of building trust and connection within...
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The Career Compass: Stop Drifting and Start Navigating
Summary In this conversation, Rachel Sparkes discusses the importance of career clarity and the reasons behind workplace disengagement. She emphasizes that many individuals feel stuck not because they are in the wrong job, but due to a lack of clarity in their career direction. Rachel introduces...
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Why 85% of People Want to Change Careers But Only 15% Actually Do
Summary A deep dive into the Decision Dial framework to get unstuck In this conversation, Rachel Sparkes discusses the paradox of having more career options and flexibility than ever, yet many individuals feel paralysed when it comes to making career changes. She introduces a framework developed...
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Why Changing Jobs Every 18 Months Won’t Make You Happy (And What Will)
Work It Real Good Book Series: Chapters 4 & 5: Heart-Mind Connection and Passion & Purpose Here’s a statistic that might surprise you: the average person stays in a role for only 18 months. We’re changing jobs almost as often as we change our jeans, hopping from opportunity to opportunity…
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Leading with Heart in the Age of AI: Samantha Middlebrook on Purpose, Confidence & Connection
From customer experience to global product strategist, Samantha’s story reveals how staying human is the real superpower in tech. Summary In this episode of Love Your Work, Samantha Middlebrook shares her journey from a non-tech background to becoming a globally recognized product strategist. She...
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Work It Real Good Series – Chapter 3 – The Top 10 Career Mistakes (Plus Two More!)
In this episode, Rachel Sparkes discusses the top 10 career mistakes that individuals often make, drawing from her experiences in HR and coaching. She emphasizes the importance of being proactive, setting clear goals, and maintaining self-awareness. Rachel also highlights the significance of...
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Creating Before We Consume
Summary In this episode of the Love Your Work podcast, Rachel Sparkes discusses the vital role of creativity in both personal and professional life. She emphasizes the importance of creating for joy, sharing her experiences with music and the use of AI tools like Suno AI for music production....
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"Work It Real Good" Series – Chapter 2: Factors Affecting Todays Workplace
Factors Affecting Todays Workplace Welcome back, friends — we’re diving into Chapter 2 of my book Work It Real Good (yep, the one I wrote a whole decade ago). This is also Episode 2 in our new series where I dust off those ideas, give them a shake, and see how they hold up in today’s wild world…
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"Work It Real Good Series" Chapter 1: The Epic Career Quest, Ten Years Later: What Still Matters About Work You Love
In this episode, Rachel Sparkes introduces her book 'Work It Real Good' and discusses the importance of self-awareness and personal growth in achieving career satisfaction. She outlines the common struggles faced by individuals in their careers and presents a roadmap for transformation through...
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What Drives People: The 6 Human Needs You Need to Know
From UX to L&D to leadership—why nothing changes until you meet the right need Ever tried to roll out a workplace change, only to have it land with all the excitement of a damp muffin? Yeah, me too. Recently, I was deep in the weeds designing a technology certification drive. that would be rolled...
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Planes, People & Perspective ✈️ Why a Month Abroad Was the Career Reset I Didn’t Know I Needed ✈️
I just got back from a whole month working overseas — yep, a full four weeks in Manchester, with side quests to our London and German offices, and some much-needed personal travel to Menorca, The Hague, and Amsterdam with my partner. It wasn’t just a change of scenery — it was a full-blown…
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From Burnout to Balance at Work with Psychologist and Mindfulness Educator Liv Downing
Liv Downing's journey from corporate to becoming a thought leader in workplace wellbeing, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, creativity, and compassion in leadership. In this episode of the Love Your Work! podcast, host Rachel Sparkes interviews Liv Downing, a psychologist and mindfulness...
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Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast — But What Is Culture, Really?
summaryIn this conversation, Rachel Sparkes discusses the critical importance of company culture in influencing employee performance, retention, and overall workplace satisfaction. She emphasizes that culture is not merely about perks like ping pong tables or free snacks, but rather the…
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The Power You’re Afraid to Own: Unmasking Fear and Unlocking Leadership
How Self-Knowledge Transforms Fear from a Roadblock into a Catalyst for Leadership In this episode of Love Your Work!, I discuss the profound importance of self-knowledge in conscious leadership — and how AI tools like ChatGPT can unexpectedly support our personal growth journeys. A key theme we...
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Delegation Done Right: 3 Tips Leaders Often Miss! Conscious Leadership tip, brought to you by Love Your Work! Podcast Host Rachel
I had a huge response to my Blog Post on delegation 2 weeksago. Seems many leaders miss these three game-changing principles: 🎨 Colour: Connecting theDots – Help your team see the full picture, not just their piece of the puzzle. 💬 Be Clear to Be Kind –Vague instructions lead to frustration....
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The Two Word Check In - Conscious Leadership Tool To Build Trust with host Rachel Sparkes
This video is from the Love Your Work! podcast and blog on Substack hosted by Rachel Sparkes You can read the full article here: https://rachelsparkes.substack.com/p/the-two-word-check-in Other Links Brown, Brene. Dare to Lead. Link to Brene Brown’s work Harvard Business Review: Emotional...
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Unleashing Everyday Creativity with Mykel Dixon
In a world that often prioritizes productivity over play, Mykel Dixon reminds us that creativity is not just a skill—it’s a life force. In a lively conversation with me (Rachel Sparkes), Mykel shares his journey from jazz musician to corporate consultant, highlighting the transformative power of...
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How a Four-Day Work Week Changes Everything with Christian Miran
In this episode of theLove Your Work! podcast, I sit down with Christian Miran, a trailblazer in organizational transformation, to discuss reimagining work culture through the lens of the four-day work week. Our conversation dives into the motivations, structure, and measurable outcomes of this...
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Creating Podcasts, Piano & Playing with AI with Rachel Sparkes
Summary In this episode of the Love Your Work! podcast, host Rachel Sparkes shares her journey of starting a podcast and exploring creativity through music. She discusses her experiences with various technologies and tools that aid in music creation, including AI music production. Rachel…
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The Power of Knowing Your 'Personal Why' for Career Success with Rachel Sparkes
Podcast Summary In this solo episode of the Love Your Work! podcast, global HR executive and coach, Rachel Sparkes explores the themes of career crossroads, creativity, and conscious living. She addresses the struggles of individuals seeking more meaning and purpose in their work, particularly...
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Leading as a Woman in Technology & Giving Back with Kristina Chaston co-MD from Her Tech Circle
Summary In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Kristina Chaston, a leader at the crossroads of technology, leadership, and community impact. With a diverse background spanning operational management, people development, and business strategy, Kristina has made an impressive mark in both…
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Insights About Creating from Seth Godin
In this first solo episode, Rachel Sparkes reflects on the insights gained from a podcast featuring marketing legend Seth Godin. She discusses the importance of discipline in creativity, the necessity of taking action by 'shipping' work, and how to navigate feelings of resistance as indicators of...
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Bringing the Spark Back to Work with Mark Truelson
Love Your Work! Podcast Exploring the intersection of career, creativity and conscious living. Insights on balancing the grind with growth, the hustle with healing, and choosing creativity over mindless consumption.Episode Summary In this episode of the Love Your Work! podcast, host Rachel…
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Podcast created by Work Content Creator & Your HR Bestie from Big Tech Rachel Sparkes: Helping ambitious professionals succeed in the corporate world with purpose, creativity, and humanity — no burnout, no selling out.
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Love Your Work! is created and hosted by Rachel Sparkes.
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