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#227: After more than seven years and over 200 episodes, this is the final episode of Change Work Life, at least for now. Jeremy reflects on why he started the podcast, what it became, and how he came to the decision to bring it to a close.

What you’ll learn

• [01:02] The reflection exercise Jeremy used at the start of the year and why it had such an impact.
• [02:14] Why Jeremy originally started the podcast and the business idea behind it.
• [03:15] Why building a commercially successful podcast is far harder than most people realise.
• [04:30] How the podcast became an unexpected networking and relationship-building tool.
• [05:35] Why interviewing guests helped Jeremy realise coaching was a good fit for him.
• [06:45] The difficulty of knowing what impact your work is really having on people.
• [08:00] Why the podcast no longer felt aligned with Jeremy’s coaching and business direction.
• [09:20] How Jeremy realised he loved the conversations but not the machinery around them.
• [10:48] How using AI and voice mode created structured space for honest reflection.
• [12:15] Why reflection often confirms things you already know deep down.
• [13:05] The idea of “testing a hypothesis” and knowing when an experiment has run its course.
• [14:30] Why worthwhile projects don’t necessarily need to last forever.
• [16:15] Why giving yourself permission to reflect honestly can be so valuable.
• [17:05] What Jeremy is taking away from more than seven years of Change Work Life.

Resources mentioned in this episode
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• Unscripted, MJ DeMarco
• Episode 178: How to keep mentally fit, move from surviving to thriving and avoid burnout - with Al and Leanne Elliott of Truth, Lies and Workplace Culture
• Episode 200: One year in: lessons from my first year as a full-time coach - with Jeremy Cline of Change Work Life and Al Elliott of The Truth, Lies and Work Podcast
• Smart Passive Income Podcast Episode 907: Six Steps to Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet
• Claude.ai
• Episode 226: Saying yes and saying no: the power of permission - with Jillian Reilly

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/reflection-experimentation-and-knowing-when-to-move-on/

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#226: Jillian Reilly is a founder, author and keynote speaker.  She explains why so many of us live without intentionality, how to reclaim the power to make your own choices, and what it really means to give yourself permission to live differently.

What you’ll learn

• [02:19] Why permission and choice are not the same thing.
• [03:47] Why we limit our own sense of what’s possible.
• [06:01] Why we give away our power to make decisions.
• [09:28] How external influences shape the choices we make.
• [12:08] The power of giving yourself the permission to say no. 
• [14:54] How the work contract has shifted in the twenty-first century.
• [19:35] Why the pressure to be constantly productive is doing us harm. 
• [22:40] How people fall into unhealthy work patterns.  
• [25:02] Why your job shouldn’t define who you are.
• [29:30] Why sometimes the right choice is to not make change. 
• [33:22] The power of intentional self-activated choices. 
• [37:43] Why everyone should be intentional and wilful in their actions. 
• [41:18] Why focusing on the present is so challenging. 
• [44:05] How to balance planning for the future with accepting uncertainty.

Resources mentioned in this episode
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• The Ten Permissions, Jillian Reilly
• The Big Leap, Gay Hendricks

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/saying-yes-and-saying-no-the-power-of-permission/

Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

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#225: Rob Kalwarowsky is a world class leadership coach and expert in destructive leadership behaviour.  He explains the different types of toxic leaders living in your head, how to identify your own destructive thought patterns, and the practical steps you can take to overcome them.

What you’ll learn

• [02:13] The six different destructive leadership types. 
• [5:30] How many bosses display destructive leadership traits.
• [6:00] Why understanding destructive leadership types can help you.
• [6:50] Why self-compassion is essential for developing self-awareness.
• [8:25] How to be aware of what’s influencing your thought patterns. 
• [9:15] Where negative internal thought patterns originate from. 
• [10:55] How negative personality traits can serve a positive purpose.
• [13:04] How chronic stress hijacks our behaviour.
• [14:39] How your inner world shows up in your professional life.
• [17:15] How imposter syndrome can affect your performance at work. 
• [20:55] Why you should identify the different characteristics of your personality. 
• [22:51] How to identify your negative thought patterns. 
• [24:56] How to know if you’re as self-aware as you think. 
• [28:13] How to overcome negative thought patterns and behaviours. 
• [30:30] Practical steps you can take to improve your stress response. 
• [32:38] How to measure self improvement success. 
• [33:39] Breathing techniques to lower stress. 
• [36:21] How the direct manager influences employee engagement. 
• [38:10] How to know if it’s the internal or the external that needs changing.

Resources mentioned in this episode
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• Appetite for Destruction: A Psychometric Examination and Prevalence Estimation of Destructive Leadership in Sweden
• Dr Tasha Eurich
• No Bad Parts, Dr Richard Schwartz
• Taming Your Gremlin, Rick Carson
• Gallup State of the Global Workplace 2025
• Capitalizing on Chaos, Rob Kalwarowsky

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/the-six-toxic-leaders-in-your-head/

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#222: Ty Humphries is a firefighter, men’s coach and founder of Whole Man.  He explains how he reclaimed his identity after years of people-pleasing, the power of men’s groups and why extreme ownership is the key to a better life.

What you’ll learn

• [04:01] Why identity can’t be defined in black and white terms.  
• [06:13] How a life crisis can be the catalyst for change. 
• [11:10] How to take control of the direction of your life.
• [13:13] How to start discussing challenging concepts with your partner. 
• [15:08] The mindset needed for a positive relationship. 
• [17:11] What men’s groups are and the benefits they have. 
• [19:57] The difference between real masculinity and toxic masculinity. 
• [21:15] Why people join men’s groups and how to find them. 
• [23:46] How to overcome the negative preconceptions of men's groups. 
• [26:44] The different areas of yourself you should invest in. 
• [30:20] The universal experience of suffering and how it can be used as a catalyst for change. 
• [33:56] The causes of the dark sides of human behaviour. 
• [37:09] How childhood trauma affects us. 
• [42:08] How to express your fears and vulnerabilities to others. 
• [49:42] How to measure your progress on the ongoing journey of self-development.
• [55:45] What people do at men’s groups that cause positive changes within them.
• [59:55] The different superpowers people can build. 
• [62:22] The value of vulnerability. 
• [65:39] Why people continue engaging in negative behaviours.
• [66:40] How people react to others working on themselves. 
• [76:36] How to start your own self development journey.

Resources mentioned in this episode
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• Extreme Ownership, Jocko Willink
• Bulletproof Husband
• Heroic Husbands
• The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/a-midlife-awakening-rebuilding-from-the-inside-out/

Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

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#223: Wani Iris Manly is a corporate lawyer, keynote speaker and bestselling author.  She explains the different definitions of success, why she transitioned from practicing law to speaking, and why she moved her life from America to Paris. 

What you’ll learn

• [03:35] How Wani became a lawyer. 
• [05:15] How Wani found out she was a good public speaker. 
• [06:22] How Wani set up her own law practice. 
• [09:18] What it’s like moving from working at an international law firm to starting your own firm. 
• [10:33] How to start your own law firm. 
• [14:09] The challenges involved with working with artists. 
• [14:55] Strategies for building a book of clients. 
• [17:55] What you need to know to be rich as an attorney. 
• [18:52] How your lifestyle changes when you start your own business. 
• [20:25] The benefits of having your own law firm. 
• [21:20] How to get clients with social media. 
• [23:05] Why Wani is transitioning from practicing law to public speaking. 
• [26:38] The stage Wani’s law practice was at when she moved to Paris. 
• [31:55] What it feels like to move yourself and your business across the world. 
• [35:35] How to build a sustainable business from what you're passionate about. 
• [37:00] The business behind public speaking. 
• [38:15] What makes people want to do business with someone. 
• [39:30] How your identity shifts when you stop practicing law. 
• [43:05] What to do when you feel stuck in a career. 
• [45:05] How to define success. 
• [46:40] How Wani wants her life and business to progress in the future. 
• [48:01] How to reframe the way you view wealth and income. 
• [49:45] The benefits journaling can have on your life. 

Resources mentioned in this episode
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• Get Out of Survival Mode and Live the Life You Really Want, Wani Manly
• Business Networking International
• Stephen Covey
• Bob Proctor
• The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron
• Change Work Life Coaching

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/letting-go-and-redefining-success/

Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

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#222: Adam Christing is a keynote speaker and award-winning event emcee.  He explains why everyone should use humour in the workplace, the impact laughter has on others, and how to tap into your sense of humour. 

What you’ll learn

• [01:35] What makes humour so powerful in the workplace. 
• [3:05] The origins of laughter and which animals laugh. 
• [3:55] The impact laughter has on connection. 
• [5:50] Where in the workplace humour is most effective.
• [7:57] How to have a sense of humour. 
• [9:35] The difference between having a sense of humour and being funny. 
• [11:30] The personal nature of comedy and the importance of authenticity. 
• [13:27] What it means to be the orchestrator of fun. 
• [17:52] How to tap into your sense of humour. 
• [18:45] How humour can be used to improve training sessions. 
• [22:01] Techniques to overcome your nerves and start being funny. 
• [26:30] How to avoid giving the feeling of forced fun. 
• [30:33] The balance between authenticity, humour and professionalism. 
• [35:10] The comedic value listening has. 
• [36:30] How to use humour when it’s difficult to gauge the reaction of others.

Resources mentioned in this episode
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• The Laughter Factor, Adam Christing
• The Ice House Comedy Club
• Dan Kennedy Magnetic Marketing
• “For things to change, you have to change change”, Jim Rohn
• “It takes me three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech”, Mark Twain
• Discover Your Laugh Language
• Change Work Life Coaching

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/humour-the-secret-weapon-for-better-work-relationships-even-if-you-think-youre-not-funny/

Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

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From the archive: Episode #112 - How future-proof is your job?  What effect will the rise in automation have on your industry?  How will the gig economy and globalisation affect your chosen career?

Researcher and writer Tristram Hooley shares how you can anticipate changes in the labour market and stay employable for the future.

What you'll learn

• [4:23] How career opportunities shift over time and the difficulties in predicting the future of work.
• [8:21] How automation will change the nature of work but will not threaten individual jobs.
• [11:36] Indicators that change is beginning to happen in your industry.
• [15:09] The importance of recognising your transferable skills.
• [17:32] The difference between technological and political changes, and when you should resist change.
• [22:48] How Covid has changed the future of work, and how these changes can be both good and bad.
• [28:30] How different firms are responding to employees working from home.
• [31:45] The likelihood of companies offshoring work overseas and what individuals can do about this.
• [35:44] What you can do to stop yourself from becoming obsolete.

Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):

• Stand Firm, Svend Brinkmann
• Inventing the Future, Nick Srnicek and Alex Williams

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/the-future-of-work-and-how-to-stay-employable/

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From the archive: Episode #193: Phill Agnew is a marketing expert and host of the highest-ranking marketing podcast in the UK.  He explains what behavioural science involves, how to use marketing principles to get a pay rise, and how to persuade your boss you have a good idea.

What you’ll learn

• [01:30] How Phill became a marketing expert.
• [02:49] How curiosity gaps work.
• [03:48] What behavioural science involves.
• [05:30] What a “nudge means in a behavioural science context.
• [07:16] The difference between a nudge and manipulating someone.
• [09:16] The variable reward techniques gambling apps use to get you addicted to them.
• [13:18] How social media uses variable rewards to keep you browsing.
• [14:08] Positive ways variable rewards can be used.
• [15:15] How to use anchoring to negotiate a salary rise.
• [18:26] The problems with anchoring.
• [19:28] Using loss aversion to get a pay rise.
• [21:15] How to use the commitment principle and consistency principle to get a pay rise. 
• [24:11] The power of “no” and the door-in-the-face technique.
• [26:52] How to have a difficult conversation with a colleague.
• [28:48] What supercommunicators do and how they communicate.
• [33:20] Techniques you can use when business networking.
• [36:10] How to persuade your boss that you have a good idea.
• [42:08] How giving people autonomy changes how they respond.
• [45:12] How to use behavioural science in the workplace.

Resources mentioned in this episode
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• Nudge, Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein
• Decoded, Phil Barden
• Hooked, Nir Eyal
• Indistractable, Nir Eyal
• Octopus Energy
• Dishoom
• Never Split the Difference, Chris Voss
• You Have More Influence Than You Think, Vanessa Bohms
• The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg
• Supercommunicators, Charles Duhigg
• How To Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie
• Nudge: Can Charles Duhigg Make Me Popular?
• Episode 183: The secrets to effective business development and getting more clients - with Deb Feder of Feder Development
• Influence, Robert Cialdini
• The Art of Thinking Clearly, Rolf Dobelli

https://changeworklife.com/using-behavioural-science-to-persuade-your-colleagues-to-do-anything-including-giving-you-a-pay-rise/

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#221: Linda Clemons is a body language expert and top sales trainer.  She explains the intricacies of nonverbal communication, how body language works and how to use body language to your advantage in high stake meetings. 

What you’ll learn

• [01:50] When people start to learn body language. 
• [03:35] How important nonverbal communication is. 
• [08:22] How powerful the tone of your voice is. 
• [10:46] Sales hypnotherapy and how different words activate different parts of the brain.  
• [13:52] How to read nonverbal communication and how universal body language is. 
• [20:05] The importance of knowing someone’s baseline and how to read clusters of behaviours. 
• [21:58] How your judgement and perception shapes your belief.
• [26:10] How body language is used in an interview. 
• [32:15] How culture affects people’s body language. 
• [33:37] Actionable techniques to improve your nonverbal communication. 
• [41:55] How to improve your body language.

Resources mentioned in this episode
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• Silent Messages, Albert Meharabian
• “Don’t say things.  What you are stands over you the while, and thunders so that I cannot hear what you say to the contrary”, Ralph Waldo Emerson
• The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg
• The Power of Intention, Dr Wayne Dyer
• Hush: How to Radiate Power and Confidence Without Saying a Word, Linda Clemons
• Change Work Life Coaching

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/body-language-tips-for-career-success/

Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!

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#220: James Terry has over 15 years of experience in HR, staffing and workforce technology, and is the Head of US Revenue at Indeed Flex.  He introduces the concept of flexible work, explains how it differs from other gig work or side hustles, and discusses how flexible work can really be. 

What you’ll learnR

• [01:52] The types of flexible work you can find on Indeed Flex. 
• [04:15] How flexible work can be. 
• [07:12] The societal shift in workplace expectations and how technology can assist this. 
• [11:05] The type of people Indeed Flex is for. 
• [15:35] The type of roles and industries in which flexible work is available. 
• [19:55] Why Indeed Flex works well for ad-hoc work. 
• [21:23] How the rating system on Indeed Flex works. 
• [25:42] The ways employers can improve their business from worker feedback. 
• [27:23] How Indeed Flex differs from other recruitment agencies and gig work. 
• [30:06] The motivations people have for doing gig work. 
• [32:55] The types of opportunities available for new parents or carers. 
• [34:40] The difference between Indeed Flex and Upwork. 
• [36:52] The work status of people on Indeed Flex and the benefits they get. 
• [38:20] The disadvantages of working through Indeed Flex. 
• [40:22] How much notice a worker has to give if they can no longer work a shift. 
• [43:13] How to find extra work. 

esources mentioned in this episode
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• Upwork
• Indeed Career Advice

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/the-flexible-economy-doing-the-work-you-want-when-you-want-to-do-it/

Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!