The Right Side of 40

Are we less awkward now we're older? 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! 'I've gotten a lot better at admitting that I don't understand something, openly.' 'Unfortuntately, fundamentally, a lot of things I cannot change about myself. And some things you are always goi...

This week in 'Trying Something New' we talk to Helen who went from a career break to full-time social worker in her late 40s. This interview proves it's never too late to find your purpose in life. Helen talks about how the skills she developed during her life had prepared her for this challenging but rewarding career. We also discuss loving learning, 'proper jobs', Blue Peter personalities, agony...

How do you manage the difficult accusation that you are being 'negative' when you think you are just sharing your years of experience. We explore 'quiet quitting' and what managers should look out for. We talk about cynicism, unsolveable problems and finding your 'Goldilocks Zone'. We also look to Gen Z and what we can learn from them in terms of work/life balance. Episode length: 39 minutes Hoste...

Our research on Imposter Syndrome brought up a shocking figure that at least 70% (women and men) will suffer from this at some stage of their career. We've had to get over our own imposter syndrome to make this podcast! We also discuss people pleasing and put a name to our inner critic. Unfortunately, Caroline's inner critic seems to be called Brian... Episode length: 43 minutes Hosted on Acast. S...

Should you comment on a co-worker's appearance? The workplace is a minefield of potential social awkwardness and it doesn't get any easier in middle-age. Socially Awkward Questions - if you dare ask them, we'll answer! 'Life's hard enough without everybody commenting on how you look.' Episode length: 11 minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brrrr! You might want to put on a woolly hat and an extra pair of socks to listen to this episode. Selena Whitehead talks to us about the benefits of cold water swimming and how it can improve our mental health and approach to life and work. You will be inspired to try it after listening to this. Episode length: 49 minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should you connect with a co-worker on social media? The workplace is a minefield of potential social awkwardness and it doesn't get any easier in middle age. Socially Awkward Questions - if you dare ask them, we'll answer! Does your boss need to see your holiday beach selfies? Episode length: 7 minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We reflect on how the Covid pandemic changed the workplace forever and the benefits and challenges of hybrid-working. How will this change where we work and how we work in the future? Is it more inclusive? How do managers balance the needs of individuals and the organisation? Finally, do washing machines make good co-workers? We're on the Right Side of 40 - are you? Episode length: 65 minutes Host...

How do you respect a co-worker's pronouns? Sometimes we are afraid of getting things wrong in the workplace or accidentally offending a co-worker when we are not sure of the right thing to say. The workplace is a minefield of potential social awkwardness and it doesn't get any easier in middle-age. Socially Awkward Questions - if you dare ask them, we'll answer! Episode length: 3 minutes Hosted on...

We talk to HR specialist, Louisa Steensma Williamson, about redundancy, taking a positive look at a sensitive subject. We discuss how to not take it personally, how to protect yourself, and the reinvention that can follow if it happens to you. Listen to some truly inspiring insights. 'If you have an opportunity to do something different, let's for goodness sake, make sure that it's something that...

How do I not embarrass myself on a video call? The workplace is a minefield of potential social awkwardness and it doesn't get any easier in middle age. Socially Awkward Questions - if you dare ask them, we'll answer! "Camera on or off?" Episode length: 18 minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teacher by day, comedian by night. Listen in to our conversation with Rachel Parkin who accidentally started a Twitter storm, wrote her first comedy show and started a regular comedy night in Birmingham. How’s that for trying something new?! In Trying Something New we talk to women who have started new careers or have finally got round to tackling some of those dreams they've had on hold. We're on...

Should you sign every office birthday card? 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! 'Eve, you're making this too complicated. We're talking about cake and birthday cards!' Episode length: 9 minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The older we get in the workplace the more likely it is that our boss will be younger than us. We take a light-hearted look at this fact of working life post-40. More than anything we see the positives, once we've got over ourselves, of course! We're on the Right Side of 40 - are you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our brand new podcast Right Side of 40 is live - women talking honestly about work, family and life post-40. It's an old cliché that women (or men) aged over 40 are on the 'wrong side' of life. Our amazing guests tell us about the new careers and hobbies they kickstarted post-40. We hope they will inspire you. With good humour, and many years of life and work experience to draw on, Eve and Carolin...

Unscripted conversations with Eve and Caroline about our experiences managing careers and families for the last 30 years. Having reluctantly admitted that we’re middle-aged, and firmly in the second half of our careers, the question we, and all the women we know, have found ourselves asking is “Are we on the wrong side of 40?” Our aim is to use our experience to explore lots of different ways to a...