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This week’s dilemma: "I’m good at my job but I kind of hate it." In this minisode, we respond to a message from Katie, who’s in a well-paid, well-respected tech role and completely disconnected from it. She’s not being mistreated. She’s not underpaid. But she’s stuck in a loop of Sunday dread, weekday detachment and a creeping sense of hollowness. Is she burnt out? Bored? Ungrateful? Or...

Trailer: The Dilemma Season Is Here We’re back. And we’re tackling the messy, murky, beautifully human stuff one dilemma at a time. In this special season of UN/DO, Dulcie and Yemisi respond to letters from listeners navigating life, work, love, ambition, identity and everything in between. Episodes drop every Monday and Thursday starting next week. Got a dilemma of your own? Email us at dilemma@t...

Promotions aren’t everything but if they’re on your radar, this one’s for you. We close out Summer School with a grounded look at career progression. From getting clear on your impact to building internal advocates, this episode helps you make an honest, powerful case for what’s next without the burnout or the BS. Struggle with self-advocacy? Explore the full Own Your Brilliance course: https://ww...

Strategic thinking as a leadership habit, not a calendar slot. This episode explores how to think more strategically by making space, asking better questions, and building your big-picture mindset. Whether you’re leading a team or managing yourself, this one’s about working on your role, not just in it. Interested in bringing me in for a keynote or team training? https://www.thisisworkwell.com/wor...

Are your rhythms at work aligned with what you say matters, or are they just… noise? In this episode, we dive into calendars, dashboards, and check-ins to figure out whether your day-to-day is supporting your big-picture goals or quietly sabotaging them. Learn how to run better meetings, track meaningful metrics, and create working systems that reflect your values. Want to design rhythms that ener...

Welcome to the IT phase of Summer School, where systems, strategy, and scale take centre stage. In this episode, we’re tackling one of the hardest skills in leadership: delegation. We break down why letting go is more than just a productivity trick, it’s an act of leadership. You’ll learn how to delegate without dumping, use the situational leadership model to tailor your approach, and build trust...

People-pleasing is exhausting. And it won’t get you promoted. In this episode, we talk about the likeability trap - especially for women and underrepresented groups - and how to lead with kindness, not people-pleasing. Because being respected > being liked. © 2025 WorkWell. All rights reserved. This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reprod...

Empathy isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s essential. But it doesn’t mean being a doormat. In this episode, we explore how to lead with heart and humanity, even when the pressure’s on. From communication and conflict to bias and belonging, this one’s for anyone who wants to be a better human at work. Want to go deeper? Bring this session to your team: https://www.thisisworkwell.com/workwithus   © 2025 Wor...

The best feedback doesn’t bruise, it builds. In this episode, we break down what it really means to give and receive feedback that helps people grow. We’ll cover why it’s so hard, how to do it well, and what changes when you create a culture of clarity, care, and accountability. Want to go deeper? Bring this session to your team: https://www.thisisworkwell.com/workwithus   © 2025 WorkWell. All rig...

You don’t have to shout to be seen. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt awkward about self-promotion and is ready to show up without selling out. Because real visibility isn’t about performance. It’s about truth. Want to own your wins without cringing? Start the Own Your Brilliance course today: https://www.thisisworkwell.com/brilliance   Summer School listeners get 10% off with code SUMMER...

Leadership starts with you, and there’s no title required. This episode explores how to lead yourself with clarity, consistency, and care, so you can build the kind of inner trust that lasts longer than any job title. Links & resources: Try the free taster of The Work Rewrite on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Want to design work that works for you? Get the full 30-day audio course: https://www.this...

Burnout isn’t a badge of honour. In this episode, we unpick the toxic link between overworking and identity, and explore what it means to actually work well, because exhaustion doesn’t equal excellence. Links & resources: Try the free taster of The Work Rewrite on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Ready to work more sustainably? Get the full 30-day audio course: https://www.thisisworkwell.com/workrewr...

Welcome to the UN/DO Summer School, WorkWell style. This bonus series is here to help you unlearn what’s holding you back and do the work that really matters. Each week we’ll take a common workplace struggle and turn it into something useful, human and real. Links & resources: Learn more about WorkWell: www.thisisworkwell.com Follow WorkWell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thisis...

Welcome to UN/DO - the podcast where we rethink work, rest, and play. Hosted by Dulcie and Yemisi, this season is all about unlearning the rules we’ve been handed and doing life on our terms. If you’re done shrinking, settling, or running on fumes…you’re in the right place. In this final episode of Season 2, we’re talking about something that sounds simple, until it’s you: visibility. Whether it’s...

This week’s dilemma: “How do I know if this is bravery or a breakdown?” In this minisode, we respond to a listener at a major life crossroads. After nearly 30 years in law (and 19 with the same company) redundancy is on the horizon. But instead of panic, what’s rising is something quieter and deeper: curiosity. Jules has spent years being “the sensible one.” She’s built a solid career, raised her...

Welcome to UN/DO - the podcast where we rethink work, rest, and play. Hosted by Dulcie and Yemisi, this season is all about unlearning the rules we’ve been handed and doing life on our terms. If you’re done shrinking, settling, or running on fumes…you’re in the right place. This week, we’re talking about something we don’t explore nearly enough: leaving. Not just how to leave, but when, why, and w...

This week’s dilemma: “I don’t want to give up on being the kind of boss I believe in. But I also don’t want to feel like a mug.” In this minisode, we respond to a long-time leader wrestling with a modern challenge: how to hold people accountable without falling back on outdated, authoritarian styles of leadership. Peter has spent two decades leading with clarity, compassion, and care. But lately,...

Welcome to UN/DO - the podcast where we rethink work, rest, and play. Hosted by Dulcie and Yemisi, this season is all about unlearning the rules we’ve been handed and doing life on our terms. If you’re done shrinking, settling, or running on fumes…you’re in the right place. This week, we’re talking about something a lot of us quietly long for: creativity. Not to perform. Not to monetise. But to fe...

This week’s dilemma: “She’s friendly, professional, and seemingly unaware of the awkwardness. Meanwhile, I’m internally screaming during every meeting.” In this minisode, we respond to a listener dealing with an unexpected emotional curveball at work: her company just hired a new creative agency… and the lead account manager happens to be her ex’s very new girlfriend. There was no cheating. No ove...

Welcome to UN/DO - the podcast where we rethink work, rest, and play. Hosted by Dulcie and Yemisi, this season is all about unlearning the rules we’ve been handed and doing life on our terms. If you’re done shrinking, settling, or running on fumes…you’re in the right place. This week, we’re talking about something that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime: knowing yourself. Self-awareness is often tr...

This week’s dilemma: “I think she’s kind of trying to become me?” In this minisode, we respond to a listener who’s found herself in an unexpectedly uncomfortable situation at work: someone new on the team is admiring her… a little too closely. From mimicking outfits and mannerisms to repeating catchphrases and hovering around her social circle, it’s all starting to feel less flattering and more… u...

Welcome to UN/DO - the podcast where we rethink work, rest, and play. Hosted by Dulcie and Yemisi, this season is all about unlearning the rules we’ve been handed and doing life on our terms. If you’re done shrinking, settling, or running on fumes…you’re in the right place. This week, we’re talking about support, but not just in the ‘get a mentor’ or ‘find a sponsor’ kind of way. We’re going deepe...

This week’s dilemma: “I’ve always thought of myself as someone who’d speak up but when it counted, I froze.” In this minisode, we respond to a listener who found themselves in a moment that mattered and didn’t say anything. After witnessing a subtle but pointed “joke” in a team meeting, Jamie is grappling with the weight of staying silent. Especially because the colleague targeted? He’s new, he’s...

Welcome to UN/DO - the podcast where we rethink work, rest, and play. Hosted by Dulcie and Yemisi, this season is all about unlearning the rules we’ve been handed and doing life on our terms. If you’re done shrinking, settling, or running on fumes…you’re in the right place. This week, we’re talking about something most of us haven’t been taught to take seriously: play. Not productivity in disguise...

This week’s dilemma: “So why does it feel like failure to stop here… even if I’m actually happy?” In this minisode, we respond to a listener who’s spent 16 years steadily climbing the corporate ladder until a major life shift changed everything. After becoming a parent, Liam realised he no longer wants to chase the next promotion. He’s not burned out or checked out, just… content. But in a high-pr...