Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioral science meets workplace culture.

Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this episode celebrates friend of the show Isabel Berwick and the paperback release of her bestselling book "The Future-Proof Career."

Episode Summary

We're thrilled to welcome back Isabel Berwick, the Financial Times' work and careers editor and host of the "Working It" podcast. With her bestselling book "The Future-Proof Career" now available in paperback, Isabel shares her insights on making working work for you in our post-pandemic world.

This conversation covers everything from the characteristics that make managers truly effective to emerging workplace trends like "greedy jobs" and workplace polarisation. Isabel also tackles some of our toughest listener questions about managing difficult relationships, career development for younger workers, and finding balance in an increasingly demanding work environment.

What We Cover

The Accidental Manager Crisis

Social Media's Workplace Impact

What Makes Managers Actually Effective

2024's Biggest Workplace Trends

Career Advice for Younger Workers

The Power of Reverse Mentoring

Managing People You Don't Like

Listener Q&A

Resources

Follow Isabel on X: https://twitter.com/isabelberwick

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