The Right Side of 40

Would you like to make a podcast? After all, if we can do it, then you can too. Listen to two low tech, over-40, podcast newbies share their top tips. Making a podcast is an easy, independent way for you to get your ideas out to an audience. We had no idea what we were doing when we started but 40 episodes later we've learned a lot. We hope we can inspire you to give it a go. We talk you through h...

Empathy, communication, active listening, critical thinking, creativity, time management, lifelong learning. These 'soft' skills make us good at our jobs but are often thought of as 'nice to have' rather than core competencies that will get you recruited for the job you want. However, things are changing. We talk to Lena Rantsevich about rethinking recruitment. Lena is launching an app called Repu...

Warning: This episode contains references to depression and suicide. Could a neurodiversity diagnosis help you in mid-life? As greater understanding emerges that ADHD and autism present differently in women to men, more women are accessing tests for neurodiversity post-40. We talk to two cousins about their post-40 assessments - Joanne Limburg was diagnosed with autism and Lisa Gee was diagnosed w...

Episode contains swearing Pip Bradley got the idea for her business whilst eating at a local pub. With no chilli sauce to add to her meal, Pip wrote up a list of ingredients on the back of a beer mat for her ideal hot sauce. Pip now makes and sells a range of hot sauces, creating not just a succcessful microbusiness but a lifestyle as well. Pip's story is one of a true creative, using her natural...

Is it OK to feel hurt that friends and family don't understand or care about what I do for a living? How does it feel if your family or friends don't understand what you do for a living? Is it important? Do you care? Does it make you feel lonely? The workplace is a minefield of potential social awkwardness and it doesn't get any easier in midlife. Socially Awkward Questions - if you dare ask them,...

Warning: This episode contains references to adoption, death and funerals. Sarah Parkin is a tutor, councillor, gardener and celebrant... multiple side hustles or is this what is now being called a 'portfolio career'? The cost of living crisis means more people are juggling multiple careers or jobs but it's not just about money, it is also about taking control. Sarah tells us how she manages her m...

Should I correct a co-worker's grammar or spelling? Even if they ask you? Do we even care so much about gramma & spelleeng enny moor? The workplace is a minefield of potential social awkwardness and it doesn't get any easier in midlife. Socially Awkward Questions - if you dare ask them, we'll answer! Episode length: 10 minutes Listen to more Socially Awkward Questions on The Right Side of 40 p...

Polly Collingridge talks to us about how Cultural Intelligence, otherwise known as CQ, is a key value for organisations who wish to create better connections between their workforce and clients - and leads to improved productivity. CQ also provides a common language to negotiate difference without conflict and can help our diverse workforces feel included and communicate effectively. Sounds great...

Should you ever date a co-worker? Should you tell anyone? What happens if you split up? What happens if YOU are the boss? The workplace is a minefield of potential social awkwardness and it doesn't get any easier in midlife. Socially Awkward Questions - if you dare ask them, we'll answer! Episode length: 11 minutes www.rightsideof40pod.com/episodes Listen to more Socially Awkward Questions on The...

Lots of people dream of becoming a professional author. Kerry Fisher published her first novel at 48 and turned the dream into a reality. However, all those words don't appear by magic. Kerry loves bringing her characters to life but she also describes the determination and hard graft required to be a writer. Kerry is a writer grounded in reality both on and off the page, taking inspiration from t...

What can I wear for work once I turn 40? The workplace is a minefield of potential social awkwardness and it doesn't get any easier in midlife. Socially Awkward Questions - if you dare ask them, we'll answer! Episode length: 2 minutes Listen to more Socially Awkward Questions on The Right Side of 40 podcast. Do you have to sign every birthday card at work? Should you message a colleague on holiday...

We are packing a little survival kit for our sisters in their late-30s. They've asked us what they will need for their adventures on The Right Side of 40. A sense of humour is essential but what else do they need? Listen to our new episode where we discuss tissues, time machines and the tendency to not recognise our own worth. Let us know what you think. What do you wish you had packed for your po...

Is it ever acceptable to swear at work? What's your favourite swear word and do you swear in front of Grandma? The workplace is a minefield of potential social awkwardness and it doesn't get any easier in midlife. Socially Awkward Questions - if you dare ask them, we'll answer! Episode length: 7 minutes Listen to more Socially Awkward Questions on The Right Side of 40 podcast. Do you have to sign...

Warning: This episode contains references to terminal illness and death. Do you have a dream you can't give up on? Gabrielle Gascoigne always wanted to be a doctor, however, life took her down another path... or two... or three. She didn't give up though, and at the age of 46, Gabrielle began studying medicine at University College London. It wasn't easy but she has gone on to have a successful ca...

Do I have to make tea for EVERYONE in the office? What if my workplace is huge? What if I ... *whispers* ... I don't drink tea? The workplace is a minefield of potential social awkwardness and it doesn't get any easier in midlife. Socially Awkward Questions - if you dare ask them, we'll answer! Episode length: 7 minutes Listen to more Socially Awkward Questions on The Right Side of 40 podcast. Do...

There are lots of experts out there who can help us post-40, but how do we know who or what we need? In this episode, we meet Zeenat Noorani who is a workplace mindset and wellbeing coach. Zeenat talks us through some of the techniques and therapies she uses with individuals and organisations to promote wellbeing. Zeenat explains how the best organisations have a growth mindset and how looking dee...

Can I refuse an invitation to my boss' wedding? What would you do? And do you then have to invite them to your wedding? Socially Awkward Questions - if you dare ask them, we'll answer! The workplace is a minefield of potential social awkwardness and it doesn't get any easier in midlife. Episode length: 11 minutes Listen to more Socially Awkward Questions on The Right Side of 40 podcast. Do you hav...

We talk to long-term tennis fan, Raelene Kycuk, about her conversion to Pickleball post-40. Pickleball? Yes, pickleball. It has an odd name but it's one of the fastest-growing sports in the world so we had to find out more. Social, fun, intergenerational and easy to play - what's not to love? Even better, the court is smaller and the ball is slower - is this the perfect game for the over-40s? We l...

My office is too cold, what do I do? Temperature wars!! Apparently one of the main reasons people didn't want to go back into the office post-Covid. Are you too hot, too cold or just fed up? Socially Awkward Questions - if you dare ask them, we'll answer! The workplace is a minefield of potential social awkwardness and it doesn't get any easier in midlife. Episode length: 13 minutes Listen to more...

What is a menopause coach? How can they help? Could you become a menopause champion? You might change someone's life and your own. Lauren Chiren thought she had signs of early dementia and had handed in her notice from her senior level job when her doctor told her she was 'just' going through the menopause. Now a passionate advocate for all things hormonal, Lauren wants to ensure that all women ha...

Someone ate my lunch, what do I do? 'I'll tell you what you do, you call the police.' Stolen lunches, dirty dishes, and a lot of crumbs. Food dilemmas at work give us plenty to feel awkward about. Socially Awkward Questions - if you dare ask them, we'll answer! The workplace is a potential minefield and it doesn't get any easier in midlife. Episode length: 12 minutes Listen to more Socially Awkwar...

Where is your place in the world? After Karen Bailey's children had flown the nest, she decided to have a new adventure volunteering at an elephant sanctuary in Cambodia. Holidays give us time to think about big life decisions but Karen did not expect her trip to Cambodia to have such a profound effect on her life or the lives of the people she met. By the end of her visit, she had set up an educa...

Listen in to our conversation with Claire Stephens who has had a midlife reinvention as a counsellor in her 40s. Claire thought she was swapping one career for another but ended up with two - and has decided that this is okay! Claire tells us how the intensive training she undertook gave her the confidence to see that she already had a lot of the skills required to make counselling a successful ca...

Should you call or message a co-worker on holiday? The workplace is a minefield of potential social awkwardness and it doesn't get any easier in midlife. Socially Awkward Questions - if you dare ask them, we'll answer! 'Anyone who is looking at work emails on holiday is clearly having a bad holiday.' Episode length: 5 minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all have those moments at work when we can't bear to do a familiar task again. This week's guest, Janet Awe, had one of those moments and went back to school to kickstart a new career in film and TV development post-40. A lover of story-telling, listen to Janet tell her own incredible story spanning 10 years. There's no such thing as an overnight success, just someone who has been working hard...