Shows
Love Your Work!Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast — But What Is Culture, Really?summaryIn this conversation, Rachel Sparkes discusses the critical importance of company culture in influencing employee performance, retention, and overall workplace satisfaction. She emphasizes that culture is not merely about perks like ping pong tables or free snacks, but rather the collective experience of employees from recruitment to exit. Sparkes shares insights on building a people-first culture, highlighting strategies such as co-creating culture with employees, implementing effective onboarding processes, fostering psychological safety, and ensuring consistent recognition and career development opportunities. She concludes by stressing that cultivating a strong culture is an ongoing commitment that requires daily leadership engagement.takeaways...2025-03-2305 min
Love Your Work!The Power You’re Afraid to Own: Unmasking Fear and Unlocking LeadershipHow Self-Knowledge Transforms Fear from a Roadblock into a Catalyst for LeadershipIn this episode of Love Your Work!, I discuss the profound importance of self-knowledge in conscious leadership — and how AI tools like ChatGPT can unexpectedly support our personal growth journeys.A key theme we explored was fear — particularly how it holds many leaders, especially women, back from embracing their true power. I was reminded of the iconic quote from Marianne Williamson:"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond meas...2025-03-2105 min
Love Your Work!Delegation Done Right: 3 Tips Leaders Often Miss! Conscious Leadership tip, brought to you by Love Your Work! Podcast Host RachelI had a huge response to my Blog Post on delegation 2 weeksago. Seems many leaders miss these three game-changing principles: 🎨 Colour: Connecting theDots – Help your team see the full picture, not just their piece of the puzzle.💬 Be Clear to Be Kind –Vague instructions lead to frustration. Clarity = confidence.⚖️ Communicate the Consequences –What happens if they nail it? What if they don’t? No surprises = no stress. I break these down in my latest video—watch now forpractical delegation tips that will transform your leadership! 🎥 Watch this lates...2025-02-1903 min
Love Your Work!The Two Word Check In - Conscious Leadership Tool To Build Trust with host Rachel SparkesThis video is from the Love Your Work! podcast and blog on Substack hosted by Rachel Sparkes You can read the full article here:https://rachelsparkes.substack.com/p/the-two-word-check-inOther LinksBrown, Brene. Dare to Lead. Link to Brene Brown’s workHarvard Business Review: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership. HBR Study on EQZak, Paul J. “The Neuroscience of Trust.” Harvard Business Review. Neuroscience of Trust StudyGallup: “The State of the Global Workplace.” Gallup Trust and Productivity StudyZenger, J., & Folkman, J. “The...2025-02-0803 min
Love Your Work!Unleashing Everyday Creativity with Mykel DixonIn a world that often prioritizes productivity over play, Mykel Dixon reminds us that creativity is not just a skill—it’s a life force. In a lively conversation with me (Rachel Sparkes), Mykel shares his journey from jazz musician to corporate consultant, highlighting the transformative power of creativity in leadership and the workplace.Many organizations struggle to replicate transformative experiences. Why? Because they fail to nurture cultural artefacts that sustain engagement. Mykel emphasizes that creativity isn’t something reserved for artists—it’s an essential ingredient for innovation, connection, and growth.“Creativity is a life fo...2025-02-0854 min
Love Your Work!How a Four-Day Work Week Changes Everything with Christian MiranIn this episode of theLove Your Work! podcast, I sit down with Christian Miran, a trailblazer in organizational transformation, to discuss reimagining work culture through the lens of the four-day work week. Our conversation dives into the motivations, structure, and measurable outcomes of this innovative approach at Medibank, while uncovering broader themes of conscious leadership and employee engagement.“People are not resources, but remarkable individuals with untapped potential.” Christian Miran, Thrive NationChristian shares the guiding principle behind the initiative: a shift from focusing on tasks to prioritizing outcomes. At Medibank, the four-day work week prov...2025-01-1946 min
Love Your Work!Creating Podcasts, Piano & Playing with AI with Rachel SparkesSummary
In this episode of the Love Your Work! podcast, host Rachel Sparkes shares her journey of starting a podcast and exploring creativity through music. She discusses her experiences with various technologies and tools that aid in music creation, including AI music production. Rachel emphasizes the importance of creativity in personal growth and encourages listeners to engage in creative activities.
Takeaways
Rachel Sparkes is new to podcasting and learning as she goes.
Music creation is a deeply healing and spiritual process for Rachel.
Technology can enhance music creation without...2024-12-0817 min
Love Your Work!The Power of Knowing Your 'Personal Why' for Career Success with Rachel SparkesPodcast SummaryIn this solo episode of the Love Your Work! podcast, global HR executive and coach, Rachel Sparkes explores the themes of career crossroads, creativity, and conscious living. She addresses the struggles of individuals seeking more meaning and purpose in their work, particularly those in midlife.
Rachel emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with one's creative self and integrating creativity into both personal and professional life. She introduces the concept of 'purpose carving,' a process that aligns individual purpose with organizational purpose, and shares practical tips for identifying personal values and goals.
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Love Your Work!Leading as a Woman in Technology & Giving Back with Kristina Chaston co-MD from Her Tech CircleSummaryIn today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Kristina Chaston, a leader at the crossroads of technology, leadership, and community impact. With a diverse background spanning operational management, people development, and business strategy, Kristina has made an impressive mark in both the corporate world and the tech industry.
As Co-Managing Director of Her Tech Circle, a volunteer-run organization focused on empowering women in tech, she is passionate about fostering inclusive, supportive spaces for women to learn and thrive.
Kristina’s leadership journey includes roles at Jonas Software, SupportAbility Software, and Upland Software, where she ha...2024-11-1733 min
Love Your Work!Insights About Creating from Seth GodinIn this first solo episode, Rachel Sparkes reflects on the insights gained from a podcast featuring marketing legend Seth Godin.
She discusses the importance of discipline in creativity, the necessity of taking action by 'shipping' work, and how to navigate feelings of resistance as indicators of growth.
Rachel emphasizes the value of sticking to a routine, engaging directly with the tools of creation, and recognizing that frustration can signal progress in personal development.
Chapters
00:00 The Power of Discipline in Creativity
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Love Your Work!Bringing the Spark Back to Work with Mark TruelsonLove Your Work! Podcast
Exploring the intersection of career, creativity and conscious living. Insights on balancing the grind with growth, the hustle with healing, and choosing creativity over mindless consumption.
Episode Summary
In this episode of the Love Your Work! podcast, host Rachel Sparkes interviews Mark Truelson, a seasoned business leader and consultant. They explore Mark's journey from corporate roles to consultancy, discussing the importance of employee engagement, psychological safety, and the balance between passion and practicality in work.
Mark shares insights on defining success, the role of purpose in business, and the...2024-10-251h 00
Diary of an SLT#5: Using AI to enhance my therapy session and enthuse others.Have you seen the hype about AI? Are you using it in your therapy? Well I guarantee after listening to Rachel Barton in the latest episode you'll be jumping to learn more!Rachel shares her wisdom of integrating AI into her therapy sessions, she is even delivering training to SLTs to share all her new skills using the AI based platforms. This is an episode not to be missed!!Specific links mentioned by Rachel today The chapter Rachel has written in this b...2024-08-2637 min
Keys of the Kingdom Holy Bible114. Rachel Weeping For Her Children. (Matthew 2_18)2024-07-2905 min
Downey's Bank PodcastDowney's Bank Podcast EP #10: All Things AMITYTypical baymen, we loves talking about people. This may be the most "Name Dropiest" episode of the DBP ever. No one is safe. We talk about Courtney Wicks, Denise Reid, Rachel Cousins, Greg Wells, Hillary's Mudder, Dean Clarke, LMFAO, Zack Snow, Julia Dawson, Mark Feener, Madison Sparkes, Adya Sequeira, Scott Legge, Mr. Saxby, Anna March, & Katelyn Forward!!!!! The girls discuss their very first show with Rachel Cousins at Trinity Hall and the aftermath. The girls also gush over opening for the Ennis Sisters and the obvious comparisons people have been drawing. We chat about their surprise performance at the...2024-06-0657 min
Book BumbleLet's Get Cozy With It - Episode 15Send us a textIn this episode our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of getting cozy. We’ll share a few mysteries, and some other types of cozy reads that will have you ready to cuddle up. We’ll also share the books in our hands right now.Featured Books:The Thursday Murder Club Series by Richard Osman - LPA Quiet Life by Ethan Joella - LHAbove the Bay of Angels by Rhys Bowen - LP2023-01-1832 min
The Future Design Academy Podcast#11 MASTER YOUR INTERVIEWS -Breaking down the entire interview process so you can prepare, be in control so you can put your best self forward AND make sure they are the right fit for you.In this masterclass Rachel breaks down interviews so you can best prepare, be in control and ensure you get what you want from them to make the best decision for your career. These simple and actionable tips will help you land that pay-rise, promotion or position you have designed as part of your career plan.
The Do-It Masterclasses are podcasts taken from live group coaching classes with real students where Rachel walks through the practical ’how to’ for those who have completed the first two online courses - Discover-It and Design-It. In these masterclasses Rachel provides her 20 years...2022-08-0119 minThe Future Design Academy Podcast#9 MASTER YOUR COMMUNICATION - Turn anyone into a connection with this 4-Step-Connect process!In this masterclass Rachel provides the 4-Step-Connect process she has used to turn anyone into connections. No matter if these people are hot, warm or cold connections, you can use the magic of communication, timing and value to turn them into HOT connections and more. These simple and actionable tips will help you land that pay-rise, promotion or position you have designed as part of your career plan.
The Do-It Masterclasses are podcasts taken from live group coaching classes with real students where Rachel walks through the practical ’how to’ for those who have completed the first two on...2022-08-0116 minThe Future Design Academy Podcast#8 MASTER YOUR RECRUITERS: How to get the inside scoop on how how to get agency recruiters to work for you (and why you may have felt frustrated in the past)In this masterclass Rachel explains the inside scoop on how to get agency recruiters to work for you as well as insight as to how the agency recruiter landscape works in general. These simple and actionable tips will help you land that pay-rise, promotion or position you have designed as part of your career plan.
The Do-It Masterclasses are podcasts taken from live group coaching classes with real students where Rachel walks through the practical ’how to’ for those who have completed the first two online courses - Discover-It and Design-It. In these masterclasses Rachel provides her 20 years...2022-07-1117 minThe Future Design Academy Podcast#7 MASTER YOUR NETWORKING - How to use the power of networking to future proof your career.-In this masterclass Rachel explains the 'VIP MAN' strategy of networking as well as three key tools to use when reaching out to people in your network. These simple and actionable tips will help you land that pay-rise, promotion or position you have designed as part of your career plan.
The Do-It Masterclasses are podcasts taken from live group coaching classes with real students where Rachel walks through the practical ’how to’ for those who have completed the first two online courses - Discover-It and Design-It. In these masterclasses Rachel provides her 20 years of inside information on the H...2022-07-0215 minThe Future Design Academy Podcast#6 MASTER YOUR PERSONAL BRAND - How to create a personal brand strategy using the trinity tool of ’voice, vehicle and value’.In this masterclass Rachel walks through the trinity of voice, vehicle and value when designing a personal brand strategy. These simple and actionable tips will help you land that pay-rise, promotion or position you have designed as part of your career plan.
The Do-It Masterclasses are podcasts taken from live group coaching classes with real students where Rachel walks through the practical ’how to’ for those who have completed the first two online courses - Discover-It and Design-It. In these masterclasses Rachel provides her 20 years of inside information on the HR and recruitment industry insight on how you c...2022-07-0214 minThe Future Design Academy Podcast#5 MASTER YOUR ELEVATOR PITCH - How to introduce yourself and what you do confidently and authentically in any situation.In this masterclass Rachel walks through practical tips on how to build out an excellent elevator pitch you can confidently, and authentically use in any situation to introduce yourself and talk about what you do. These simple and actionable tips will help you land that pay-rise, promotion or position you have designed as part of your career plan.
The Do-It Masterclasses are podcasts taken from live group coaching classes with real students where Rachel walks through the practical ’how to’ for those who have completed the first two online courses - Discover-It and Design-It. In these masterclasses Rache...2022-06-2616 minThe Future Design Academy Podcast#4 MASTER YOUR MARKET: The five groups of people you will need to market yourself to to make your career dreams happen.In this masterclass Rachel walks through practical tips on how to identify the FIVE main groups of people you will need to market yourself to in your career. These simple and actionable tips will help you land that pay-rise, promotion or position you have designed as part of your career plan.
The Do-It Masterclasses are podcasts taken from live group coaching classes with real students where Rachel walks through the practical ’how to’ for those who have completed the first two online courses - Discover-It and Design-It. In these masterclasses Rachel provides her 20 years of inside information on the...2022-06-1911 minThe Future Design Academy Podcast#3 MASTER YOUR NEGOTIATION: How to get paid what your worth when negotiating your pay rise, promotion or new position.In this masterclass Rachel walks through practical tips on how to improve your negotiation skills to ensure you get paid what your worth. These simple and actionable tips will help you land that pay-rise, promotion or position you have designed as part of your career plan.
The Do-It Masterclasses are podcasts taken from live group coaching classes with real students where Rachel walks through the practical ’how to’ for those who have completed the first two online courses - Discover-It and Design-It. In these masterclasses Rachel provides her 20 years of inside information on the HR and recruitment indust...2022-06-1912 minThe Future Design Academy Podcast#1 MASTER YOUR MINDSET: How to change your mind and transform your career.In this masterclass Rachel walks through practical tips on how to improve your personal POWER in your workplace through improving your mindset. These simple and actionable tips will help you land that pay-rise, promotion or position you have designed as part of your career plan.
The Do-It Masterclasses are podcasts taken from live group coaching classes with real students where Rachel walks through the practical ’how to’ for those who have completed the first two online courses - Discover-It and Design-It. In these masterclasses Rachel provides her 20 years of inside information on the HR and recruitment industry insig...2022-06-1918 minThe Future Design Academy Podcast#2 MASTER YOUR IMPACT: How to get pay rises, promotions and new positions by improving your personal impact.In this masterclass Rachel walks through practical tips on how to improve your personal POWER in your workplace through improving your personal impact. These simple and actionable tips will help you land that pay-rise, promotion or position you have designed as part of your career plan.
The Do-It Masterclasses are podcasts taken from live group coaching classes with real students where Rachel walks through the practical ’how to’ for those who have completed the first two online courses - Discover-It and Design-It. In these masterclasses Rachel provides her 20 years of inside information on the HR and recruitment indus...2022-06-1914 minThe Future Design Academy PodcastIntroduction: The Top 10 Career MistakesIn this introductory episode Rachel discusses the Top 10 Career Mistakes she has seen people make over and over in their careers. After being a technical recruiter for 12 years and now a global HR executive in a technology consultancy meeting with thousands of people she sees these themes again and again. Listen to this podcast for takeaways on what you can apply right away to your career today.
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2022-06-1319 minThe Future Design Academy PodcastTrailer : The Future Design Academy with Rachel SparkesTrailer: Rachel Sparkes introduces the why behind the podcast. As an executive coach and HR executive she wanted to create a platform and community where she could empower people to find and do the work they love. She's on a mission to find and speak to those who do love their work and provide tools and tips to help you do the same.
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Soul-Titanium Radio ShowSoul-Titanium Radio Show 38 - Paul SparkesSoul-Titanium Radio Show - Paul Sparkes
Tracklisting:
Brotherhood - Memorial Smith
Dave Mayer - Don't Ya Know
Wally Lopez - Love 'N' Music
Willie Graff & Tuccillo - Rise Rhythm
Willie Graff & Tuccillo - Set Me Free
Axel Boman - Look What You've Done To Me
Alex Niggemann - Tangram (The Bright End)
Morpheous - Let Me In
Mutant Clan - On & Amp
Nicco (N.D) - It's Over
Pig&Dan & Olivier Berger - Crazy
Pig&Dan feat. Rachel Lyn - I Am One
dOP - Your Sex
Andre Galluzzi & Dana Ruh - Voyage
Doomwork - One Religion
Arjun Vagale...2013-12-272h 00
New Brunswick Bible InstituteEnduring Mercy Ladies’ Retreat – Rachel Sparkes Testimony (audio)This testimony was delivered by, Rachel Sparkes, at our 2012 Enduring Mercy Ladies’ Retreat on the morning of October 20 2012. Click here to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes.2012-10-2000 min