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Inspiring Psychologists PodcastS1E9 The Power of Collaborating with big companies for positive workplace changIn Episode Nine of the Inspiring Psychologists podcast, host Wendy Kendall discusses the power of collaboration and the role of business psychologists in shaping the future of private practice. She is joined by her colleagues Michelle Minnikin and Rebecca Longman, both business psychologists, for an insightful conversation.
Wendy is excited to have her occupational psychology colleagues on the show, as they have been focusing on clinical and counseling psychologists in previous episodes. Michelle and Rebecca share their journeys and evolutions in private practice. Michelle talks about feeling out of place in traditional work environments and the struggle...
2023-06-3057 min
Jesus Said LoveABUSE [sexual]: Dan & Becky AllenderDr. Dan Allender is a pioneer of a unique and innovative approach to trauma and abuse therapy. For over 30 years, the Allender Theory has brought healing and transformation to hundreds of thousands of lives by bridging the story of the gospel and the stories of trauma and abuse that mark so many.After receiving his Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary, Dan earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Michigan State University. Dan previously served on faculty at the Biblical Counseling Department of Grace Theological Seminary (1983-1989) and Colorado Christian University (1989-1997). In 1997, Dan and a...
2020-10-0646 min
Love to WorkIt's Never Too Early, Or Late, To Reshape Your Career Into One You LoveToday's episode is with Richard Bennett, a consultant, coach, and international traveler. Richard began his career at Marks and Spencer in the 1980s and followed an internal path to development within the company. He then, prompted by his then manager and his wife, decided to spread his wings and try some new experiences. He hit a few roadblocks along the way, and he talks about how he overcame those challenges while staying true to his core passions as he built his career.
Richard's story is a prime example of how your early experiences, and the chances you t...
2020-05-1331 minLove to WorkFinding Work You Love in the Most Unlikely of PlacesIn today's episode, I'm speaking to Lia Jill Levitt. Lia is an entrepreneur with what some might call, an enviable life of travel, late nights, and the chance to meet an array of interesting people. This lifestyle hasn't come easily to her; it's taken a lot of sacrifices to get where she is today. Lia has come up against some unique challenges on her journey to a career she loves, and her clients aren't who you might think... listen in to find out more!
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2020-04-2430 minLove to WorkWhen Technology is All We Have to Keep Us ConnectedIn today's episode, I'm talking to George Mayfield, COO of Prime Vox Communications. It's a phone company, but you'll hear from George that they are supplying much more than technology. They are in the business of helping people to communicate, something which, at the moment, is vital to companies continuing to operate when the economy is struggling. Staying connected through technology is also hugely important for everyone's mental health when we can't get together in person. Companies like Prime Vox are thriving right now, but they also have to adjust their model to meet the changing needs of their...
2020-04-1412 minLove to WorkGet Creative, and Don't Settle For Anything Less Than What You Want.Today's episode features Nirali Buch Mankodi, Co-founder and Director at Superfoodio. Superfoodio is a healthy, plant based snack company based in the UK. Nirali and her husband have grown a very successful business from scratch, and they now supply some of the biggest supermarket chains in London.
Nirali shares some fantastic tips for how to start a business, from networking to choosing your team. She also talks about how she manages and thrives working daily as a husband and wife team. She shares some insights into how Covid_19 is impacting their business and what they are doing t...
2020-04-0728 minLove to WorkStop listening to the 'shoulds' and the 'musts'Today's guest is Michelle Minnikin. Michelle is an organizational/occupational psychologist. Her work is focused on (in her own words) "selecting, hiring, and developing awesome humans! Or, helping organizations to keep bad guys out!" She explains how she got to this revelation of what she does during our chat!
Michelle comes across as someone who understands herself well and has applied that understanding to craft a career path that suits her personality. She's a believer that to find work you love, you need to stop listening to the 'shoulds' and the 'musts' and do what truly makes...
2020-03-2725 minLove to WorkQuickfire pandemic episode 1 - Thriving and surviving amidst adversityToday I'm talking to Joanne Truby. Joanne is a floral designer who's work is very much outdoors and people focused. She's finding ways to stay positive and make her business thrive amidst the adversity.
I hope you find her insights useful!
If you'd like to keep up to date with Love to Work, you can follow me on Twitter @letslovetowork or you can find me on LinkedIn as Rebecca Longman. You can also follow the Let's Love to Work blog at www.letslovetowork.com or www.redponder.com
2020-03-2715 minLove to WorkA job, four kids, and no knowledge of the subject didn't stop this lady crafting a job she loves!This week I'm speaking to Donna Amos, a full stack developer. Donna changed her career from being a server in Olive Garden to retrain as a coder. She has four children and still found time in her hectic schedule to transition to her new career within two years. Donna also has high functioning autism, which adds an extra layer of interest to our discussion as she describes some of the challenges she faces as someone with this condition. She's a true inspiration! Enjoy the show!
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2020-03-1730 min
Business Growth TalksInterview with Rebecca Longman - business psychologistI am a corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset. This is a long format podcast interview with Rebecca Longman. We talk about her early career in business administration, business psychology and her new initiative 'Love to Work'. Rebecca originated in Newcastle but has lived in London and New York. We discuss her role as a consultant for corporates, working on employee engagement. This is a varied interview and I hope you enjoy it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Support the showIf you want to...
2020-03-0851 minLove to WorkYou can do it allToday's episode is with Bhavisha Larson. Bhavisha has a corporate job in IT but is making strides towards building her coaching and mentoring business aimed at people who want to change their careers. After embarking on a three-year journey to discover her passions at work, she now helps others to find theirs. She's learned a lot along the way, and now she's sharing those insights with us.
Happy listening!
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2020-03-0226 minLove to WorkThe only way you can love work is if you're loving your lifeIn today's episode, we're talking to Nadia Nagamootoo. Nadia is a Chartered Business Psychologist, and she is the founder of two businesses - Avenir Consulting, and Inclusive Schools CIC.
She's very thoughtful and shares deep insights and practical tips about how she's created a career that she loves. She doesn't see a distinction between life and work; loving work means loving life and vice versa. She's adamant that anyone can create a career they love with some careful self-reflection.
I hope you enjoy the show!
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2020-02-1722 minLove to WorkChasing dollars isn't an avenue to happinessDo you know what truly drives you at work?
How much of the work you do brings you joy?
This week's guest, Denny Henderson, shares his tips for how you can stop chasing dollars and find work that fills you up.
If you'd like to keep up to date with Love to Work, you can follow me on Twitter @letslovetowork or you can find me on LinkedIn as Rebecca Longman. You can also follow the Let's Love to Work blog at www.letslovetowork.com or www.redponder.com
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2020-02-0324 minLove to WorkIs keeping a journal the key to loving your work?In the first episode of the Love to work Podcast, we're talking to Sophie Smallwood, founder at RoleShare, about what makes her love her work. She's convinced keeping a journal has significantly impacted her shaping a career that she loves.
In the many conversations I've had with people who love what they do, they very often carve out time to reflect on what's important to them. People create this time in many different ways, but a common one is through keeping a journal.
During this episode, I confess that I've tried to keep consistent journals ma...
2020-01-1024 minLove to WorkYou know you better than anyoneToday's episode is with Maurice O'Driscoll. Maurice is an independent IT project management consultant. He loves what he does for work, but that didn't happen by accident. He's carefully shaped his path over many years into a career that meets his and his family's needs. He's a practical guy with lots of ideas for how you can also create a career that you love. Plus, he's an advocate for taking a year off to see the world!
Enjoy the show!
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2020-01-1026 min
TalentCulture #WorkTrendsBrand Culture at the Intersection of HR and StrategyImagine your consumer brand and employer brand as concentric circles. In the very center you'll find an overlap of similar traits. So why do companies struggle to understand how the two are actually critical to both your consumers and employees and impact both on the same level. On Wednesday, February 22, #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro is joined by Tenet Partner experts Larry Oakner and Rebecca Longman when they discuss the intricacies of how your company brand is positioned at the intersection of Human Resources and overall company strategy. Join them at 1pm EST to hear what it takes to make y...
2017-02-2230 min
Humour Me Comedy PodcastsInterview with Dane Baptiste (Humour Me Comedy Podcast)Dane Baptiste is a stand up comedian, who won acclaim on the urban circuit performing alongside some of its biggest stars.
Since moving over to the mainstream circuit he has risen up the ranks quickly achieving notable success in numerous comedy competitions and is now a regular at some of the country’s most famous venues.
Known for his amicable stage persona, his brilliant take on all of life’s irritations and
his phenomenal gift to tame some of the most dif!cult of crowds. He is also a uniquely gifted writer and has been a major sketch contributor to the ne...
2013-01-2955 min