Shows
Is This Working?Job loss with Anna Codrea-Rado on Totally Fine with Tiffany PhilippouA conversation about the impact of losing a job with Anna Codrea-Rado from our new podcast 'Totally Fine with Tiffany Philippou'Listen to the new show here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/totally-fine-with-tiffany-philippou/id1612599165Buy Anna's book: You're the Business: How to Build a Successful Career When You Strike Out Alone: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Youre-Business-Successful-Career-Strike/dp/0753558653Subscribe to Anna's newsletter: https://annacodrearado.substack.com/Buy Tiffany Philippou's book, Totally Fine (and other lies I've told myself) Amazon anywhere in the world: https://buff.ly/3Fp...
2022-05-2454 minIs This Working?Totally Fine with Tiffany PhilippouWe're back! Remember in the show's first ever episode when Tiffany talked about writing a book? Well, that book is out NOW! In this very special episode, Anna interviews Tiffany about her book, Totally Fine (and other lies I've told myself). This is a conversation you won't hear elsewhere as Anna was there throughout Tiffany's twenties and a key character in the book, too. Buy Tiffany Philippou's book, Totally Fine (and other lies I've told myself) Amazon anywhere in the world: https://buff.ly/3FpHKZaOther retailers in the UK...
2022-03-3058 minIs This Working?Trailer: Totally Fine with Tiffany PhilippouA podcast about those times when we were not ‘totally fine’.Listen as host Tiffany Philippou, author of the best-selling memoir, Totally Fine (And Other Lies I've Told Myself), talks to guests about life-altering experiences that shaped who they are today, but which they wanted to pretend never happened in the first place.This is a show about how it's not just what happens to us, but the stigma we feel and how we suppress it, that affects us so deeply. And in having these conversations, we quiet the shame monster and...
2022-03-2101 min
Totally Fine with Tiffany PhilippouJob loss with Anna Codrea-RadoA conversation about the impact of losing a job with Anna Codrea-Rado, journalist, author and podcaster and of course, Tiffany's co-host from our other podcast, Is This Working?Buy Anna's book: You're the Business: How to Build a Successful Career When You Strike Out Alone: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Youre-Business-Successful-Career-Strike/dp/0753558653Subscribe to Anna's newsletter: https://annacodrearado.substack.com/Buy Tiffany Philippou's book, Totally Fine (and other lies I've told myself) Amazon anywhere in the world: https://buff.ly/3FpHKZaOther retailers in the UK: https://www...
2022-03-1653 minIs This Working?Oliver Burkeman on how to not waste your timeIs your to-do list getting you down? Your problem might not be your productivity hack, but rather your entire relationship with time. In this guest special, we talk to Oliver Burkeman, author of 'Four Thousand Weeks: Time management for mortals', about a completely different way to think about getting stuff done.Four Thousand Weeks, by Oliver Burkeman, is available HERE: https://amzn.to/3I4fld9LINKSPre-order Tiffany's book 'Totally Fine (and others lies I've told myself) on Amazon: https://buff.ly/3FpHKZa and at Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/b...
2021-11-301h 01Is This Working?Productivity dysmorphia: why can't I see my own success?This week, we're talking about productivity dysmorphia, a phrase co-host Anna Codrea-Rado coined to describe our inability to see our own success. We get into what productivity dysmorphia is, what causes it and what can we do about it.LINKS Do I Have Productivity Dysmorphia? Anna's original article in Refinery29: https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2021/09/10640493/what-is-productivity-dysmorphiaThis is what I've learned about dealing with that 'productivity dysmorphia. Anna's piece in Business Insider: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-be-less-down-about-my-productivity-recognize-success-2021-10 Is 'Productivity Dysmorphia' Stopping You From Enjoying Your Successes? (Inc.com) https...
2021-11-1635 min
Everyday Burnout ConversationsLaura Jane Williams | When burnout occurs alongside successToday, I share an everyday burnout conversation with writer and author, Laura Jane Williams.Laura is the author of four novels, two memoirs, and one audiobook. The rights to her international bestseller Our Stop have been sold for television and her books have been translated into over a dozen languages. In this episode, Laura chats about the burnout she experienced alongside the publication and success of her first book. She talks about her multiple brushes with burnout over the years along with the golden moments when she has prioritised her health over her work. R...
2021-08-0239 min
Is This Working?Love and work with Natasha LunnIt's the season finale! And this week Tiffany interviews author and journalist Natasha Lunn. Natasha's new book, Conversations on Love explores love in all its forms through Natasha's personal story and interviews with the likes of Alain de Botton, Esther Perel, Dolly Alderton, Roxane Gay, Dolly Alderton and many more. We talk about love and work and what it's like when the exploration of love becomes your work.Follow Conversations on Love on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conversations_on_love/?hl=enOrder Conversations on Love the book:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Conversations-Love-Natasha-Lunn-ebook/dp...
2021-07-1955 minIs This Working?Otegha Uwagba on toxic workplacesA conversation with best-selling author Otegha Uwagba on toxic workplaces, privilege and money.LINKS:We Need to Talk About Money: https://amzn.to/3wenuo9 Otegha's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OteghaUwagbaIn Good Company podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/in-good-company/id1294215581 The Writers Co-op Podcast. Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writers-co-op/id1498113138Website: https://www.thewriterscooppod.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWC_pod💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can...
2021-07-0556 minIs This Working?Tying our identity to our jobs, with Elizabeth UviebinenéA conversation with the best-selling author about work, identity and career crises.Elizabeth Uviebinené's book, The Reset: Ideas to Change How We Work and Live, is out now: https://amzn.to/3wDYB6pThe Writers Co-op Podcast. Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writers-co-op/id1498113138Website: https://www.thewriterscooppod.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWC_pod💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for p...
2021-06-2154 min
Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners onlineBeing a multi-hatted freelancer, with Anna Codrea-RadoWHAT WE TALKED ABOUT Anna and I discuss the difference between the business of writing, and the writing of writingThe fear that so many of us feel of showing up, and putting ourselves out there or “being seen to try”. Anna says this is “straight-up embarrassment,” and we feel this way whenever we step outside the norm (even if we are embarrassed for positive reasons, like receiving a compliment)But in addition to this, she says that what holds us back, post-pandemic, is “very low emotional reserves.” All of us have a lower baseline of resilience which makes pitching scar...
2021-06-101h 01Is This Working?Is coaching bullshit?A nuanced discussion about coaching, courses and work shame.LINKSOnline courses are exploiting the unemployed: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2021/apr/18/online-job-coaches-are-exploiting-the-unemployed-during-pandemicSophie Heawood turns to a life coach: https://www.theguardian.com/global/2019/jan/13/will-the-countrys-leading-life-coaches-help-me-raise-my-gameGirlboss article on coaching: https://www.girlboss.com/read/should-i-hire-a-life-coachThe Writers Co-op Podcast. Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writers-co-op/id1498113138Website: https://www.thewriterscooppod.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWC_pod💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on T...
2021-06-0753 minIs This Working?Where's my ambition gone?A conversation about ambition – it's more complicated than we realise. LINKSWhy some people are more ambitious than others: https://www.lifehack.org/417178/why-some-people-are-more-ambitious-than-othersAmbition won't make you happy: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200305-happiness-why-contentment-is-better-than-ambition-and-goals The Writers Co-op Podcast. Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writers-co-op/id1498113138Website: https://www.thewriterscooppod.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWC_pod💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com...
2021-05-2447 minIs This Working?How to get out of your own way with Emma GannonAn interview with Emma Gannon, Sunday Times bestselling author, speaker, novelist, and host of the no. 1 creative careers podcast, Ctrl Alt Delete.Emma's book, Sabotage: How to Silence Your Inner Critic and Get Out of Your Own Way: https://amzn.to/33tCKSfCtrl Alt Delete podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/ctrlaltdelete**AD: Thank you to our sponsor, Wild. Go to Wild today and get yourself this natural, refillable deodorant that genuinely works. You can order by going to wearewild.com and you’ll get 20% off your first order when you use...
2021-05-1052 minIs This Working?Line of Duty Special: Is AC-12 a toxic workplace?We've got a bonus episode for you today! A Line of Duty special! Co-host Anna is joined by producer Chris for his debut on the mic to do a nerdy deep dive into whether AC-12 is the most toxic workplace ever. THERE ARE LOTS OF SPOILERS! 💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-05-0340 min
Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Anna Codrea-Rado: Journalist, podcaster and author 'You're the Business'Two words really stuck with me from this chat: ‘Emotional Tax’ – the feels of dealing with all the ‘things’, especially finances, as a freelancer.
It’s one of the many brilliant insights from Anna Codrea-Rado, who joins me to talk about freelancing, her new book ‘You’re the Business: How to build a successful career when you strike out alone’ and her ways of managing the challenges of freelancing on our mental health.
Anna Codrea-Rado is a journalist, podcaster and campaigner. She writes about business, culture and technology with a particular focus on working life, and has appeared in...
2021-04-1936 minIs This Working?Grace Beverley on working hard (or hardly working)Are we working hard enough? Or are we hardly working? In this episode, Anna interviews Grace Beverley, CEO of two wildly successful Gen-Z companies, about the paradox of modern work.Grace Beverley's book, Working Hard, Hardly Working: How to achieve more, stress less and feel fulfilled, is out now: https://amzn.to/3mVjCWc**AD: Thank you to our sponsor, Wild. Go to Wild today and get yourself this natural, refillable deodorant that genuinely works. You can order by going to wearewild.com and you’ll get 20% off your first order when you use cod...
2021-04-1948 minIs This Working?Do I have burnout?**AD: Thank you to our sponsor, Wild. Go to Wild today and get yourself this natural, refillable deodorant that genuinely works. You can order by going to wearewild.com and you’ll get 20% off your first order when you use code “ISTHISWORKING” at checkout.**Is it burnout? Or is it something else? Let's talk about it.World Health Organisation definition of burnout: https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseasesIf you're experiencing any of the symptoms of burnout, make sure to speak to your doctor or mental health provide...
2021-04-0648 minIs This Working?You're the business with Anna Codrea-RadoWe're back! Your favourite podcast about work, careers and modern life is back with a brand new season. This first episode is a special one because Tiffany interviews Anna about her first book, You're The Business, a handbook about working for yourself. Enjoy! Buy You're The Business: https://linktr.ee/yourethebusiness💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com**AD: Thank you to our sponsor, Wild. Go to Wild today and get yourself this natural, refillable deodorant that genu...
2021-03-2254 minIs This Working?Christmas Special with Laura Jane Williams, Harriet Minter and the Creative Rebels!This was recorded live over Zoom, so do excuse any technical hiccups and audio issues.💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/isthisworkingshow See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-12-211h 18Is This Working?Come to our LIVE Christmas special!!Tickets for the live show available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-christmas-party-is-working-tickets-132140350345 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-12-1102 minIs This Working?BONUS: The great remote work failureSurprise! We dusted our mics down to bring you a bonus episode to help you get through a winter lockdown. Links:Pre-order Anna's book: https://amzn.to/3973MATTiffany's coaching services: https://tiffanyphilippou.com/coaching💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/isthisworkingshow See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-11-1143 minIs This Working?The Aftershock: Season Four FinaleIt's the season four finale! Before we take a break, we reflect on the highlights of the season and what we've learned about how work is changing so drastically right before our eyes.Links:Pause for celebration, The Tiff WeeklyDare to dream, The Tiff WeeklyEveryone is totally just winging it, all the timeHow To Fail With Elizabeth Day:Bernardine Evaristo💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/isthisworkingshow See...
2020-09-2136 minIs This Working?Making work better with Bruce DaisleyThis week, we interviewed Bruce Daisley, the former European Vice-President for Twitter, host of the UK's number one business podcast, Eat Sleep Work Repeat, and author of the Sunday Times best-seller, The Joy of Work. We had a lot of fun talking about how we can all make work better.Where to find Bruce: twitter.com/brucedaisleyeatsleepworkrepeat.com💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/isthisworkingshow...
2020-09-1449 minIs This Working?Back to schoolThis week, we're talking about goals and making plans! 💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/isthisworkingshow See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-09-0733 minIs This Working?Stop self-sabotaging with Africa BrookeThis week, Tiffany interviews the mindset and business coach Africa Brooke about self-sabotage. It's a fantastic conversation about how our mindset can hold us back not only from achieving success, but also even from enjoying it. You can find Africa on Instagram @africabrooke and at her website www.africabrooke.com 💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/isthisworkingshow See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-08-3147 minIs This Working?We're burned outThis week, we share how we're both burned out and what we're doing about it. Links:Tiana Clark on Black burnout: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tianaclarkpoet/millennial-burnout-black-women-self-care-anxiety-depressionDr Leyla Hussein on combating Black burnout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_6RRmkLOSsTiffany on burnout: https://tiffanyphilippou.substack.com/p/burnout-and-meMichele Norris on the Michelle Obama Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ASSMnYfKKdTpsyUUPHbli💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/isthisworkingshow
2020-08-2452 minIs This Working?Working with friends with Ann Friedman and Aminatou SowWe're thrilled to be joined by two very special guests this week, Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow. The pair co-host Call Your Girlfriend, the podcast for long distance besties. Ann and Aminatou have just published a book together, Big Friendship, a NYT best-seller chronicling their messy and life-affirmation friendship with each other. Order Big Friendship: www.bigfriendship.com💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/isthisworkingshow See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt...
2020-08-1749 minIs This Working?Working through a crisis with Cate SevillaIn this week's episode, we're joined by Cate Sevilla, an author, journalist and consultant, to talk about working through a crisis. Cate has led editorial teams for some of the world’s largest media and technology companies including Google and Microsoft, and also media startups Buzzfeed UK and The Pool. She's currently working on her first book, How to Work Without Losing Your Mind: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/316/316822/how-to-work-without-losing-your-mind/9780241439661.html💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: www.pa...
2020-08-1048 minIs This Working?At Risk: Our job loss storiesToday's episode is about job loses. We've both lost jobs and in this episode, we share how that made us feel and what we did next.Redundancy rights in the UK: https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/your-legal-rights-when-facing-redundancyAcas offers free, confidential and impartial advice on all employment rights issues in England, Scotland and Wales. Helpline: 0300 123 1100The Labour Relations Agency provides an impartial and confidential employment relations service in Northern Ireland. Helpline: 028 9032 1442💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us o...
2020-08-0357 minIs This Working?Are you ok? A conversation with Kati MortonThis week's guest is the warm and open-hearted Kati Morton. Kati is a licensed marriage and family therapist from California. She's also YouTuber who's built a global mental health online community. She joins us on the show to chat about the relationship between our work and our mental health.Where you can find Kati: Kati Morton on YouTube and katimorton.com💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/isthisworkingshow See acas...
2020-07-2748 minIs This Working?All Zoomed outSick of endless Zoom calls? Or do you prefer a video call to an in-person meeting? This week, we're talking about the good, the bad and the ugly of video conferencing.💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/isthisworkingshow See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-07-2038 minIs This Working?The real reason you're putting off workIf you feel bad about how much you procrastinate, don't! We all do it and it's not because we're lazy or bad at our jobs. This week, we talk about the real reason why so many of us are struggling to get our work done.💌 Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisworkingshow📌 Links and mentions• Freedom app: freedom.to• Calm app: calm.com• Study on procrastinatio...
2020-07-1335 minIs This Working?Happiness at work with Pandora SykesWe're back for a brand new season of Is This Working! Your favourite work buddies are here to chat about awkward workplace dilemmas and existential career anxieties.This week, we're joined by the journalist and podcast host, Pandora Sykes, to talk about her brilliant new book, How Do We Know We're Doing It Right? Sykes' collection of witty and thoughtful essays about modern life explore our ever-elusive quest to find happiness in our ourselves. What does our obsession with finding happiness at work reveal about us?Get in touch with the show! We're...
2020-07-0650 minIs This Working?We don’t want to go back to normalIt's the season three finale! And what a season it's been – join us this week as we reflect on what the pandemic has taught us about our working lives.Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisworkingshow#AD: This episode was sponsored by MOO, the online print and design company. The kind folks at MOO are offering an exclusive 20% off at MOO for listeners of Is This Working. Simply enter the code ISTHISW...
2020-06-0145 minIs This Working?Overcoming money shame with My Frugal YearThis week, we're joined by Clare Seal, the author and founder of @myfrugalyear to talk about money, money, money. Find Clare on Instagram @myfrugalyear and her new book, Real Life Money: An Honest Guide to Taking Control of Your Finances, is available for pre-order here: https://bit.ly/myfrugalyear. For a chance to win a free copy of the book, head over to @tiffphilippou's Instagram page! LinksI Don't Feel Like Buying Stuff Anymore by Anne Helen Petersen (Buzzfeed) https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/annehelenpetersen/recession-unemployment-covid-19-economy-consumer-spendingGet in touch with...
2020-05-2548 minIs This Working?Burning out with Anne Helen PetersenThis week, we're joined by Anne Helen Petersen, senior culture writer at Buzzfeed to talk about burnout. Find Anne on Twitter @annehelen and her new book, Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation, is available for pre-order here: https://bit.ly/ahpburnoutGet in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisworkingshow#AD: This episode was sponsored by MOO, the online print and design company. The kind folks at MOO are offering an e...
2020-05-1853 minIs This Working?Am I a sellout?On this episode, we try to unpack the uncomfortable relationship between shame and success after an interview with the food writer Alison Roman raised big question about what a creative career should look like.What Alison Roman Wants: https://newconsumer.com/2020/05/alison-roman-interview/Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/isthisworkingshow.*** This episode is sponsored by DAME, the world's first reusable tampon applicator. For 30% off an organic tampon subscription, use the code IT...
2020-05-1127 minIs This Working?Is work making you lonely?Work is making us feel pretty lonely at the moment, hbu? *** This episode is sponsored by DAME, the world's first reusable tampon applicator. For 30% off an organic tampon subscription, use the code ITW30 at www.wearedame.co***Get in touch with the show! We're @isthis_working on Twitter and you can email us on isthisworkingshow@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/isthisworkingshow See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-05-0438 minIs This Working?Finding joy at work with Laura Jane WilliamsThis week, we spoke to the best-selling author Laura Jane Williams about finding joy at work. It was such a frank and wholehearted chat about all the messy parts of work that left us feeling inspired.Laura is @laurajaneauthor on Instagram and you can pre-order her new book, The Love Square, at Amazon, Waterstones and Hive now! *** This episode is sponsored by DAME, the world's first reusable tampon applicator. For 30% off an organic tampon subscription, use the code ITW30 at www.wearedame.co***Get in touch with the show! We're @is...
2020-04-2748 minIs This Working?Can I be a kind boss? With DAME's founderCan a business be kind? Celia Pool, co-founder of organic tampon company DAME, thinks so. In this open and honest chat, Celia talks to us about the importance of compassionate leadership, empathy and purpose over profit. At a time when we're drastically rethinking what work means, conversations like these business leaders are more important than ever.*** This episode is sponsored by DAME, the world's first reusable tampon applicator. For 30% off an organic tampon subscription, use the code ITW30 at www.wearedame.co***Get in touch with the show: @isthis_working on Twitter and is...
2020-04-2037 minIs This Working?Let go of productivity guilt with Harriet MinterThis week, we're joined by the journalist, broadcaster and coach Harriet Minter to talk about productivity in a pandemic, or lack thereof. If you've been feeling bad about not getting anything done in lockdown, this pep talk will make you feel better.***This episode was sponsored by MOO, the online print and design company*** The kind folks at MOO are offering an exclusive 20% off at MOO for listeners of Is This Working. Simply enter the code ISTHISWORKING at moo.com for 20% off your order. (This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, Gift Cards or...
2020-04-1339 min
Harriet Minter Presents: Badass Women’s HourEp 336: The Reality Of Work During A Pandemic with Anna Codrea-Rado and Tiffany PhilippouTwo experts on home working discus the reality that is working through a pandemic.Joining Harriet this week is Anna Codrea-Rado and Tiffany Philippou the two hosts from the "Is This Working" Podcast, Tiffany Philippou, a writer and Anna a journalist, both specialising in working life are the perfect pair to share some advice on how to adjust working life with everything that is going on in the world right now.The ladies give some tips on how to create a positive home work environment, and touch on the emotional impact of this...
2020-04-1339 minIs This Working?Bonus: Helping you get through a pandemic with Creative RebelsWe went on our favourite podcast, Creative Rebels, to chat with Adam Brazier and David Speed and we're now making it available here as a bonus episode. It was a big chat about coronavirus and how to get through it so settle in for this one. If you liked this episode, head over to the Creative Rebels podcast and let them know by subscribing to their show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-04-0943 minIs This Working?How to build your own career with The Anna EditOn this week's episode, we talk to Anna Newton, AKA The Anna Edit, about what it's like to build your own career. Anna, who's now a full-time content creator, first started blogging ten years ago on her commute to an office job. In this uplifting chat, we talk about what it's been like to forge a path into the unknown. You can find Anna on Instagram, YouTube and Twitter at @TheAnnaEdit and her book, The Anna Edit is available here: https://annaed.it/aneditedlife.***This episode was sponsored by MOO, the online print and design company*** T...
2020-04-0652 minIs This Working?How can we get more freedom at work? With The School of LifeCan we actually be free at work? On this week's episode, we talk with Sarah Stein Lubrano, Head of Content at the School of Life, about autonomy in the workplace. We talk about work/life balance (or lack thereof), what freedom at work might look and how we need large organisations to lead responsibly more than ever.**This episode is sponsored by The School of Life for Business** The School of Life Virtual Workshops give teams the opportunity to learn these emotional skills together, from wherever in the world they might be. Hosted online, they’re be...
2020-03-3046 minIs This Working?Is anyone actually getting work done?Is anyone actually getting any work done? We aren't. We discuss how to work well during times of uncertainty and how it's OK for productivity to fly out the window in the middle of a global pandemic. Get in touch: @isthis_working / isthisworkingshow@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-03-2343 minIs This Working?BONUS: Working from homeWe came off our break to bring you this special bonus episode all about ~working from home~.Get in touchWe want to hear from you because this podcast is all about how we can improve your working lives. Get in touch with any questions you have about your working life. Email: isthisworkingshow@gmail.comTweet: @isthis_working See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-03-1332 minIs This Working?Working it out with the Creative RebelsIt's the season finale of Is This Working! On this episode, we're joined by two very special guests, David Speed and Adam Brazier AKA the Creative Rebels. Adam and David believe that creativity is the essential ingredient for a happy career, so we couldn't think of anyone better to wrap up season two of the show with. We talk about ambition, success, productivity and a whole lot more so get comfortable and tune in. Get in touchWe want to hear from you because this podcast is all about how we can improve...
2020-03-021h 00Is This Working?Money: Are you what you earn?Are you what you earn? Why do we tie our self-worth to how much we’re earning? In this week’s episode, we’re delving into money, status and our self-worth and discuss how this tension impacts our friendships and our jobs. This episode was sponsored by MOO, the online print and design company. The kind folks at MOO are offering an exclusive 20% off at MOO for listeners of Is This Working. Simply enter the code ISTHISWORKING at moo.com for 20% off your order*Get in touchWe want to hear fr...
2020-02-2437 minIs This Working?Am I working hard enough?On this week's episode, we talk about what it means to work hard.Am I working hard enough? What does it even mean to work hard? Why do we feel guilty when we’re not working? Is our attitude to hard work actually harming our productivity? After exploring these questions, we end with practical tips about how to have guilt-free time off and how to avoid relating our self-worth to how much we’re doing. LinksNot Working: Why We Have to Stop, Josh Cohen: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Not-Working-Why-Have-Stop/dp/1783782056How watch...
2020-02-1730 minIs This Working?Should I quit my job?Whether to quit a job is something pretty much all of us think about at some point in our careers, but for most of us, actually making the decision is anxiety-inducing. In this episode, we unpack why leaving a job is so stressful and give some practical tips for figuring out if it's time to quit.Get in touchWe want to hear from you because this podcast is all about how we can improve your working lives. Get in touch with any questions you have about your working life. ...
2020-02-0336 minIs This Working?Why am I scared of getting in trouble at work?In this week's episode, we're talking about a problem Tiffany's been having at work where she's been feeling like she's always about to get shouted at by a boss. Why do so many of us worry about getting in trouble at work and what can we do about it?LinksTiffany Philippou on why do we need to reach our full potential anyway (The Tiff Weekly): https://tiffanyphilippou.substack.com/p/why-do-we-need-to-reach-our-fullVicky Spratt on #girlboss culture (Refinery29): https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2020/01/9044921/girlboss-culture-women-workDolly Alderton on I'm In Trouble Syndrome (The Times): https://www.thetimes.co...
2020-01-2729 minIs This Working?What's really holding you back?In this week's episode, we get really deep into a problem Anna's been having with her work. We often think that it's a fear of rejection that holds us back, but what if what we actually have a fear of success?LinksDr Punit Shah from the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath: https://www.punitqshah.com/The Big Leap, By Gay HendricksHow to set goals and actually stick to them, by Anna Codrea-Rado for The Professional Freelancer: https://theprofessionalfreelancer.substack.com/p/how-to-set-freelance-goals-youllGet in touch
2020-01-2030 min
Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners onlineLife Lessons for Freelancers, with Anna Codrea-RadoThings we talk about in this episode:What journalists and content creators can learn from one anotherThe power of engagement of numbersThe content creator/journalist/freelancer as a brandManaging your public versus private selfThe positives of being more 'reachable' in today's media/content realmAnna's newsletter, how she developed and grew it, and how it now pays her revenueThe freelance mindsetWhy having a key message and consistency is essential for freelancersWhy you haven't missed the boat if you want to set out as a content creatorAnna's Fair Pay for Freelancers campaignLinks mentioned in this episode:The...
2020-01-131h 01Is This Working?Why is it so hard to say no?This week, we're talking about boundaries. Why do we struggle to say no at work (and in our personal lives) and how can we get better at it?LinksBoundaries with Brené Brown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U3VcgUzqiIBrené Brown on the Russell Brand podcast:https://www.russellbrand.com/podcast/85-vulnerability-and-power-with-brene-brown/The best employees are not the agreeable ones: https://qz.com/work/1309735/adam-grant-the-best-employees-are-not-the-agreeable-ones/Why setting personal boundaries is important: https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/boundaries-how-to-set-personal-boundaries-mental-health/329047Dating advice from a matchmaker (Tiffany's piece for Refinery29): https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2019/12/8737331/dating-agency-matchmaking-reviewAtomic Habits by...
2020-01-1330 minIs This Working?How to go back to work after the holidaysWe're back in the studio after the Christmas break and talking about how to get back into the swing of work after the holidays. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-01-0628 minIs This Working?How to bring your whole self to work with Holiday PhillipsWe're joined this week by Holiday Phillips, a sociologist, coach and advisor on organisational culture, to talk about the concept of bringing your whole self to work.We're also asking listeners to call in with their best office Christmas party stories, call us on 020 3289 9403 and leave us a message with your festive funnies.This episode was sponsored by MOO, the online print and design company. The kind folks at MOO are offering an exclusive 20% off at MOO for listeners of Is This Working. Simply enter the code ISTHISWORKING at moo.com for 20% off your ord...
2019-12-1636 minIs This Working?Office politics: How to play the gameThis week, we're talking about office politics. Why it happens and how to deal with it. We're also asking listeners to call in with their best office Christmas party stories, call us on 020 3289 9403 and leave us a message with your festive funnies.This episode was sponsored by MOO, the online print and design company. The kind folks at MOO are offering an exclusive 20% off at MOO for listeners of Is This Working. Simply enter the code ISTHISWORKING at moo.com for 20% off your order*LinksThe Underlying Psychology of Office P...
2019-12-0936 minIs This Working?How my personality type impacts my work with Gretchen RubinThis week, we're joined by the author Gretchen Rubin to talk about how our personality types affect our work. Gretchen is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. On this episode we spoke about her best selling book, The Four Tendencies, a framework for understanding how we respond to expectations and in turn how to use that insight to improve our working lives.This episode was sponsored by MOO, the online print and design company. The kind folks at MOO are offering an exclusive 20% off at MOO for listeners of Is...
2019-12-0244 minIs This Working?Bouncing back with Harriet MinterJournalist and broadcaster Harriet Minter joins us this week to talk about resilience. Even though it’s not as sexy as some other concepts related to our work, Harriet argues that building resistance is one of the most important things we can do for our careers. This episode was sponsored by MOO, the online print and design company. The kind folks at MOO are offering an exclusive 20% off at MOO for listeners of Is This Working. Simply enter the code ISTHISWORKING at moo.com for 20% off your order*Get in touchWe want t...
2019-11-2545 minIs This Working?Finding our motivation: How to get stuff doneIn this episode, we talk about what's really motivating us. We look at what science says about where motivation comes from and how work environments aren't designed to encourage it. Then we offer up some practical tips for finding motivation if you're struggling to get stuff done.This episode was sponsored by MOO, the online print and design company. The kind folks at MOO are offering an exclusive 20% off at MOO for listeners of Is This Working. Simply enter the code ISTHISWORKING at moo.com for 20% off your order*Get in touchWe...
2019-11-1835 minIs This Working?When our work doesn't align with our values with Jessica PanIn the first episode of season two, Anna speaks to author Jessica Pan about a short passage in Jessica’s book that made Anna think a lot about how people find fulfilment in their work and how office culture often doesn’t align with our personal values. Jessica Pan, is the author of Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come: An Introvert’s Year of Living Dangerously. Listen to the show to find out how the midnight oil award changed her life. This episode was sponsored by MOO, the online print and de...
2019-11-1122 minIs This Working?Bad bosses: Why do managers suck?Show notesIn this week’s episode of Is This Working?, the podcast that questions the impact of work on our lives, we talk about bad bosses and ask - why do managers suck? For our season finale, we talk about our own experience with bad bosses and we try to work out whether we’ve been good managers ourselves. We discuss the structures in place that make it hard for managers to be good at managing. We then talk about what can be done if you have a bad boss or...
2019-09-2342 minIs This Working?Side hustles: Why are we monetising our hobbies?In this week’s episode of Is This Working?, the podcast that questions the impact of work on our lives, we talk about side hustles and we ask - why are we monetising our hobbies?Side hustles are on the up, so what does the increase in people pursuing them say about what our main jobs aren’t able to provide us? We talk about blurring the boundaries between work and leisure and our culture that allows us to monetise every aspect of our lives. We also talk about how companies should be thinking about their empl...
2019-09-1630 minIs This Working?Productivity: Why aren't we getting things done?In this week's episode, we're talking about productivity. Why do we feel like we’re not getting things done? We talk about what it means to be productive and ask why we’re so obsessed with productivity hacks. We also share our own tips for getting work done. Get in touchWe want to hear from you because this podcast is all about how we can improve your working lives. Get in touch with any questions you have about your working life. Email: isthisworkingshow@gmail.comTweet: @isthis...
2019-09-0938 minIs This Working?How to recover from burnout*This week's episode of Is This Working is brought to you by Worksome, the platform for discovering and hiring the best freelance talent in the UK: https://worksome.co.uk*In this week's episode, we're talking about burnout. Is modern work to blame or could it be the cure? Anna shares a story about feeling disengaged at work and not knowing why. We discuss the current conversation around burnout and talk about strategies for overcoming it.Get in touchWe want to hear from you because this podcast is all a...
2019-09-0234 minIs This Working?You're fired: Why are we so scared of losing our jobs? *This week's episode of Is This Working is brought to you by Worksome, the platform for discovering and hiring the best freelance talent in the UK: https://worksome.co.uk/*On the show, we talk about getting fired and why there's such a stigma around losing our jobs. Tiffany talks about how she got fired from a startup and Anna shares her own experiences of redundancy.We discuss why getting fired is still such a taboo and we share practical tips for dealing the loss of a job.Get in...
2019-08-2645 minIs This Working?Guest special with Vicky Spratt: Class privilege and our careersIn this week’s episode we’re talking about privilege and we’ve invited journalist and campaigner, Vicky Spratt to talk to us about what class has to do with our work. Vicky Spratt reports on housing and society. Her Make Rent Fair campaign led to the introduction of the Tenants Fee Act, which has resulted in the ban on letting fees for tenants renting in the private sector. Her first book, Tenants, will be published next year. Her work centres on a central theme – how the mechanisms of class structure in this country inform our social pol...
2019-08-191h 02Is This Working?Freelancing: what’s really making us ditch the 9-5?In this week’s episode, we ask what’s really making us ditch the 9-5 to go freelance?Anna shares her experience of going self-employed after losing her job in a round of redundancy. She talks about how she found the experience of working for herself a lot more fulfilling and empowering than she’d expected but that at the same time, the solution to feeling discontented in a job can't be for everyone to just quit. We then discuss what the rise in freelancing, particularly among women, tells us about work culture as a wh...
2019-08-1241 minIs This Working?Success: what does it look like in the Instagram age?On this week's episode, we ask what does success look like in the Instagram age? Anna shares her story about the early days of what is now her very successful newsletter, The Professional Freelancer. She talks about that moment when she almost gave up but tells us why she didn’t. We try to get to grips with why humans have always had the desire to be famous and how in modern culture success appears to happen overnight. We then ask how this drive for external validation in our society impacts normal working envi...
2019-08-0546 minIs This Working?Money: why are we so awkward about it?In the second episode of Is This Working? we talk about why money is so awkward and explore how we can be better with it. Tiffany tells the story of when she woke up one day and found out she was getting a six-figure sum in her bank account. She talks about how that felt and about her debt problems throughout her twenties. Anna and Tiffany then discuss the conversation that’s happening about money today and explore why people struggle to be transparent about money with friends and colleagues. We also share our o...
2019-07-2936 min
Is This Working?Time: why do we feel like we never have enough of it?Our first episode of Is This Working, the podcast that questions the impact of work on lives, is on time and how many of us feel like it’s our biggest enemy. Tiffany shares how she found herself lying on her sofa one morning, speeding up YouTube videos on productivity hacks because she felt like she didn’t have enough time to get everything done.We get philosophical, unpicking where the mindset that time is in scarcity comes from and how that impacts our feelings of productivity and achievement.We also...
2019-07-2247 min