Emotion At Work

Episode 88 - Emotion at Work in Beautiful Leadership Episode Summary In this episode, Phil is joined by Dawn Stallwood, the brilliant author behind the book Beautiful Leadership and a seasoned corporate M&A lawyer. Dawn brings nearly three decades of experience in high-stakes environments to the table, sharing why she wrote this book as a legacy piece to mark her 50th birthday and to build an...

Episode Summary   Phil Willcox is joined by Sara Sabin to explore the internal game of leadership and why tools and frameworks aren’t enough without emotional mastery. Sara explains that mastery isn’t about being emotionless, it’s about noticing emotions without resisting them, regulating in the moment and spending more time in emotional neutrality (calm and clear, not suppression or “not caring”)...

Working Joyfully and Living Fully with Dr. Tiffany Slater Episode Summary In this episode, Phil is joined by Dr. Tiffany Slater, a seasoned Human Resources professional and the CEO of HR TaylorMade. Tiffany is passionate about helping small business owners create HR systems and policies that support the whole company, driven by her philosophy: "Work Joyfully, Live Fully". The conversation begins,...

Introduction: In this episode, we are joined by Molly Whiteside, a psychology student at Nottingham Trent University, to discuss her recent research report, "Am I Being Served?" which explores emotional exploitation in the hospitality industry. With lived experience in the field, Molly delves into the prevalence of economic and verbal exploitation, unsafe working conditions, and the lack of psycho...

Long time listeners may well know Phil has a penchant for poetry and the episodes guest leads with it in the work they do. Creator of the Poetry in Business conference and seizing a gap in the market to create the conference she would want to go to, Kate Jenkinson is the guest for this podcast episode. With over 25 years’ experience as an HR director and a lifelong passion for development, Kate br...

Overview In the podcast interview featuring Katie Allen, a specialist inclusion coach and advocate, the discussion begins with a light-hearted opening about different methods of hanging socks, which serves as an illustrative metaphor for varying perspectives on inclusion. Katie shares her transformative journey into the realm of inclusion, emphasizing that understanding diverse experiences is esse...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Emotion at Work podcast, host Phil Willcox dives into the integral role of emotion in building and sustaining high-performing teams. Following on from the previous discussion on meetings, accountability, relationships and decision-making, Phil shifts focus to four additional critical areas: communication, wellbeing, recognition and performance. With emotion...

Emotion at Work Podcast – High-Performing Teams: Part 1 In this episode, Phil Willcox explores the critical role of emotions in fostering high-performing teams. This is the first part of a mini-series that delves into the essence of high performance and how emotions drive it. What’s in This Episode? Phil dives deep into: Emotion-Driven Performance: Why emotions are at the heart of high-performing...

In this episode, Lizzi, our Emotion at Work Marketing Manager, sits down with Ross Garner and Anna Barnett from The Mind Tools for L&D podcast to explore their ground breaking research into management practices.   Together, they explore the recent study, conducted in partnership with YouGov, which gathered data across 12 industries. The research uncovered some key insights into the realities o...

During Episode 79 of the podcast, Phil interviews Rachael Edmondson-Clarke, an expert in leadership, psychology and biology, who highlights the role of emotions in the workplace.   The conversation begins with the significance of emotional intelligence, highlighting Rachael's personal experiences with warmth and connection, particularly with her children, along with her insights on the use of psyc...

In this episode, Phil Willcox talks to Tarek Kamil, founder and CEO of Cerkl Broadcast to explore AI in modern communication and employee engagement. Tarek discusses experimentation in driving innovation within organisations, while Phil discusses the powerful emotion of fear and how fear of failure can hurt innovation. Together, they examine how organisations can shift their perspective, viewing e...

In this episode, our host Lizzi Philokyprou, Emotion at Work Community and Marketing Manager talks to Fay Nicholls, a seasoned HR professional turned qualified coach with over 14 years of experience. Fay shares her thoughts on navigating emotions in the workplace and they discuss Fay's personal journey, including her transition to a coaching career focused on helping others find their voice and em...

In this episode of the Emotion at Work podcast, Simon Blake, CEO of Mental Health First Aid England, shares insights on the intersection of work and well-being.   The discussion emphasises the vital role of connection, purpose, and relationships in creating positive workplace environments, revealing that a significant percentage of managers rise to their roles by circumstance rather than design.  ...

Welcome to another episode of The Emotion at Work podcast, this time hosted by Lizzi, our Marketing and Community Manager. Today’s guest is Nicola Hinds, a former senior manager at Mitee. Nicola shares her journey of battling pregnancy discrimination in a high-stakes workplace tribunal—a struggle the media has dubbed as a 'David v. Goliath moment'.   After a three-year fight for justice, Nicola cr...

In this episode, Phil talks to Sukhvinder Pabial (Sukh). They discuss topics such as positive psychology, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness. Sukh discusses the difficulties he faced while writing and promoting his book, offering insights into the distinction between positive thinking and positive psychology, as well as the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace.   Links   Sukh...

In this episode Phil speaks to Nick Bellinger from Sanofi about the importance of discussing mental health and well-being in the workplace.    Nick discusses his techniques to manage anxiety while traveling and talks about the evolution of The All Well show, which is the accidental mental health podcast within Sanofi.   They discuss cultural differences in talking about mental health and well-bein...

In this episode, Phil speaks with Nathan Whitbread of The Neurodivergent Coach on neurodiversity in the workplace. Nathan is inspiring people and establishing neuro-inclusive workplaces. He encourages awareness, active participation in employee resource groups, and leadership improvements to promote neurodiversity. Nathan emphasises the impact of reasonable adjustments for individuals in the workp...

During this episode my guest today is Libby Sander, a leading thinker on understanding the future of work and how we can re-imagine work to live more meaningful and creative lives.   We discuss how physical work environments affect cognitive, emotional, and relational reactions, highlighting the importance of focus and concentration for knowledge workers. We discuss how open-plan offices could hin...

During this episode my guest today is Emma Wall, Practice Manager at a large General Practice in Derby.  We take a deep dive into the challenges faced in leadership during remote and hybrid work environments, particularly focusing on emotions at work.   Primary care is a hugely challenging setting from an emotion perspective. Patients are unwell and/or emotionally charged already, so their ability...

Our guest today is Adrian Salazar, who is Head of Culture and Integrity at SafetyWing.  SafetyWing offers insurance for travellers and remote teams. We explore important topics like being authentic and discuss buzzwords that influence company values.  Then we'll chat about SafetyWing's culture, focusing on ideas like integrity and authenticity, and why having a positive culture and well-being can...

Part 3 of today's special edition, we'll delve into a topic we've previously explored — the imposter phenomenon. Our guest today, Hanne Vincent, is deeply intrigued by this phenomenon and brings compelling practical tips and ideas to combat this.   This episode is particularly crucial as we aim to not only unravel the essence of the imposter, but also approach it from a unique perspective, integra...

Part 2 of today's special edition, we'll delve into a topic we've previously explored — the imposter phenomenon. Our guest today, Hanne Vincent, is deeply intrigued by this phenomenon and brings compelling practical tips and ideas to combat this. This episode is particularly crucial as we aim to not only unravel the essence of the imposter, but also approach it from a unique perspective, integrati...

In today's special edition, we'll delve into a topic we've previously explored — the imposter phenomenon. Our guest today, Hanne Vincent, is deeply intrigued by this phenomenon and brings compelling practical tips and ideas to combat this. This episode is particularly crucial as we aim to not only unravel the essence of the imposter, but also approach it from a unique perspective, integrating prac...

Welcome to the Emotion at Work podcast. Today, we’re switching it up a little with Lizzi Philokyprou from the Emotion at Work team asking Phil questions she wish she knew about emotion(s) and emotional intelligence. While Phil opens and closes the podcast it is Lizzi asking the questions and shaping the conversation.  Phil as the co-founder of Emotion at Work has LOADS of knowledge and experience...

Welcome to a special edition of the Emotion at Work podcast. This episode is part of a double feature, and we've teamed up with our friends from Mind Tools FB (that's Mind Tools For Business) for a truly exciting collaboration. It all took place at the Festival of Work in London back in 2023, where we hosted a thought-provoking fringe event.   During our time at the Festival of Work, we discovered...