The Workmates Podcast

Could we really start a podcast for parents about their child’s career without covering AI in the first 5 episodes? We think not…

This is one mighty beast of a topic and it felt like we only just scratched the surface. But AI is not going anywhere so we’ll no doubt cover it again. Here’s what we get into:

• A hot take on ambition and aspiration being vital for the future of work
• What AI is doing at the moment in career education
• The uncertainty young people are facing
• Human skills are essential
• Praising the strategy and process, not the end result

Alana also has her first baby rant (and it won’t be her last). 

This is one topic we’d love to hear your questions on (head to our website - link below).

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We love to hear from our listeners! Send us your questions and topic suggestions → theworkmatespodcast.com

The Workmates Podcast is here to help parents figure out the messy world of work with their teenager.

Join hosts Tyson Day (founder of Arrive & Thrive) and Alana Kilmartin (founder and author of Unserious Careers) as they tackle the big questions parents are asking. Expect actionable insights, handy frameworks and relatable stories, all drawn from their work with hundreds of high schools across the country. 

Tyson and Alana are the mates you need when navigating what comes next with your teenager.

You’ve done so well to get your young person to this point but some of your best and most valuable parenting work might still be to come! In this ep we go deep on what the role of a parent is in careers. 

Tune in to learn: 

• Why parents are the biggest influence on career decisions
• Questions to ask yourself before engaging in career conversations
• Why we have to leave our assumptions at the door and go on the journey
• 5 guiding principles to help you better support your young person

P.S. You may want to grab a pen and a scrap of paper for this ep…Tyson shares an elite philosophical quote at the start about anxiety and grief being the receipts of love. Maybe some inspiration for your fridge?

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We love to hear from our listeners! Send us your questions and topic suggestions → theworkmatespodcast.com

The Workmates Podcast is here to help parents figure out the messy world of work with their teenager.

Join hosts Tyson Day (founder of Arrive & Thrive) and Alana Kilmartin (founder and author of Unserious Careers) as they tackle the big questions parents are asking. Expect actionable insights, handy frameworks and relatable stories, all drawn from their work with hundreds of high schools across the country. 

Tyson and Alana are the mates you need when navigating what comes next with your teenager.

Can terrible first jobs set up a young person better in the long run? 

This episode is all about how we support young people to enter the world of casual work.

We dive into:

• Why first jobs at school are vital to career development
• Horror stories and lessons from our first jobs

The 3 Ps of casual work 

• How to help your teenager get their first job

Alana also makes a bold statement…and commits to making more of them in future episodes. 

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We love to hear from our listeners! Send us your questions and topic suggestions → theworkmatespodcast.com

The Workmates Podcast is here to help parents figure out the messy world of work with their teenager.

Join hosts Tyson Day (founder of Arrive & Thrive) and Alana Kilmartin (founder and author of Unserious Careers) as they tackle the big questions parents are asking. Expect actionable insights, handy frameworks and relatable stories, all drawn from their work with hundreds of high schools across the country. 

Tyson and Alana are the mates you need when navigating what comes next with your teenager.

If you’re scratching your head wondering what “career education” even is, this episode is for you. 

It’s a fast-changing world out there and teenagers are feeling it. Tune to hear why career education is such a vital part of helping our young people transition out of school. 

We also talk about:

• The importance of casual jobs and learning about money.
• The Ikigai concept and how it can be a useful reframe when exploring career options.
• The value of asking the question “What kind of life do I want to have?” before locking into career pathways. 

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We love to hear from our listeners! Send us your questions and topic suggestions → theworkmatespodcast.com

The Workmates Podcast is here to help parents figure out the messy world of work with their teenager.

Join hosts Tyson Day (founder of Arrive & Thrive) and Alana Kilmartin (founder and author of Unserious Careers) as they tackle the big questions parents are asking. Expect actionable insights, handy frameworks and relatable stories, all drawn from their work with hundreds of high schools across the country. 

Tyson and Alana are the mates you need when navigating what comes next with your teenager.

This is a great place to start if you’re new to career education, new to Arrive & Thrive / Unserious Careers or new to Tyson & Alana’s banter.

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We love to hear from our listeners! Send us your questions and topic suggestions → theworkmatespodcast.com

The Workmates Podcast is here to help parents figure out the messy world of work with their teenager.

Join hosts Tyson Day (founder of Arrive & Thrive) and Alana Kilmartin (founder and author of Unserious Careers) as they tackle the big questions parents are asking. Expect actionable insights, handy frameworks and relatable stories, all drawn from their work with hundreds of high schools across the country. 

Tyson and Alana are the mates you need when navigating what comes next with your teenager.