Working It Out

Emily is joined by CEO and founder of Let’s Be Frank, Frankie Cotton, about her experience of being a woman in business. They discuss feeling unwelcome in male dominated environments and give advice about how to make positive changes without putting pressure on yourself. Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

Emily speaks to Yasmin Philgence about how to bring up that awkward conversation about money. They discuss talking about salaries amongst colleagues, talking about it with your managers and knowing how to place numerical value on your abilities.Article mentioned: https://metro.co.uk/2018/11/09/can-your-boss-stop-you-talking-about-salary-with-your-coworkers-8122544/?ito=cbshareInstagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

Emily talks to Charlie Wilson about his experience of working abroad. They discuss how rewarding it can be to live and work in a completely new place, despite encountering some challenges along the way. Topics include; language barriers, culture shock and how to set up a bank account in another country. Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

Emily chats to entrepreneur, Holly Pollack, about how she co-founded her first business, Go Get Glitter, at the age of 19. We look back at her journey from finishing school to her most recent venture, Go Get Personalised. Topics include; decisions for further education, dealing with business finances and hiring staff. Article mentioned: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/dec/30/number-teenagers-uk-starting-businesses-up-eightfold-since-2009Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

Emily is joined by TV Director Ruth Wilson, who talks about the differences that she has noticed whilst working with people of various generations. We discuss attitudes towards well-being, openness to change, entitlement, and need for praise and validation. Article mentioned: https://www.martecgroup.com/the-work-culture-divide-boomers-vs-millennials/.Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

Emily speaks to Francesca about how she has managed to find a good work-life balance during the first year of her graduate scheme to qualify as a chartered surveyor. They discuss how to fit in the various elements that we have to factor into the working week. These include; work events, family time, social plans and having time to yourself.  Article mentioned: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/w/work-life-balance. Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

Emily talks to BeoBia founder, Thomas Constant, about his choice between taking a more traditional job in a big organisation, and following his dream to start his own company. We also discuss the decisions we have to make when we are still in education and how these can impact our careers later down the line. Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.BeoBia’s first product is now live and available so check it out here: https://lnkd.in/d8ujPNg.

Emily chats to Lucy about her decision to resign from her job in investment banking. She explains why she left this role, and how she gained the courage to do so.  We also discuss how it feels to quit a job without having another one lined up. Article mentioned: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/employee-job-quit-pay-rise-survey-results-spana-a8829601.htmlInstagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

Emily is joined by Kobina, who talks about his experience of working in a school. We discuss the impact that being over-worked and underpaid had on his mental health. Other topics include; being unable to recognise when your employer is taking advantage of you, and not wanting to speak up about your hours for fear of seeming “difficult”. Article mentioned: https://www.topresume.com/career-advice/passion-exploitation-at-work.Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

In the very first episode, Emily speaks to Sophie, a trainee solicitor, about the moments when she questioned whether she was good enough to be in this role.  We discuss having greater responsibility, gaining the confidence to attempt tasks by yourself and knowing when to ask for help. Article mentioned: https://www.thejobnetwork.com/i-have-no-idea-what-im-doing-112016/. Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast. Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

Welcome to Working It Out, the brand new podcast that explores the challenges that people face during the early years of working life.