Safe Space from the Workplace

Trigger warning : Discussions include experiences of suicide.  In this heartfelt conversation, Stu and Alex, the founder and Chief Development Officer of Tough Enough to Care, share their personal journeys and the mission behind their charity. The discussion delves into Stu's life in male-dominated environments, the tragic loss of friends to suicide, and the realisation that mental health issues a...

Navigating Redundancy and Career Transformations with Tineke Thomas In this episode, Tineke Thomas, a career and creativity coach, discusses how to handle job redundancy and transform career challenges into opportunities. She emphasises the importance of being aware of industry signals, understanding employment contracts, and preparing for potential job changes by updating CVs and networking. Tine...

In this episode of the 'Safe Space from the Workplace' podcast, we speak with Mouna Laaragat a trauma-informed mindset coach and founder of The Grit Makers. Mouna shares her insights and expertise on burnout, highlighting early warning signs, workplace culture issues, and the importance of setting boundaries. She discusses the damaging effects of the 'keep pushing' mentality and the need for resil...

In this episode, Helen Rimmer, founder of the Kind, Brave Leader and author of 'The Kind Librarian,' shares her journey of dealing with workplace toxicity, legacy toxicity, and upward bullying. With a background in the psychology of kindness and well-being, Helen offers insights into how ingrained toxic behaviors in organisations can be systematically addressed. She also emphasises the importance...

In this episode we will introduce the podcast and tell you how and why the idea came about. We will then hear Nicola’s story. Despite excelling in their role, they face repeated setbacks and unhelpful feedback in their pursuit of a senior position. Feeling undervalued and unsupported, they ultimately resign and find a fulfilling new opportunity, concluding their story with renewed happiness and pr...

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