This Working Life

Changing careers isn’t easy - overcoming inertia is hard and knowing where to start can seem really difficult.

Career coach Kate Richardson debunks some myths and steps us through the process. We also meet some brave souls who’ve pulled it off including criminologist turned crime writer Mark Brandi, former lawyer now psychiatrist-in-training Nicca Grant and Monique Ross who left a 12-year career in digital media to follow her passion and become a forest therapy guide.

(This program was first broadcast on Monday August 9, 2021.)

Producer: Maria Tickle

Owen Eastwood shares how the Maori principle of whakapapa has helped create dynamic, inclusive cultures in some of the world's most diverse elite teams, including the England Football team for the past five years.

(This program was first broadcast on Monday 12 July 2021.)

Producer: Maria Tickle

Do more of what matters without burning out. In Effortless Greg McKeown implores us to move away from the cult of busy and overwork. 

He argues to achieve breakthrough results, we need to save our energy by inverting the question “How can I work harder?” to become “How can I make this easier?”

(This program was first broadcast on Monday 19 July 2021.)

Producer: Maria Tickle

How do you turn a hobby into a career?

How do you avoid the stress and burnout from too much collaboration?

How reliable is that research data you are collecting and analysing?

How might we individualise our work environment to optimise our performance

Board members play a pivotal role in influencing the culture of their organisations. 

What role do your organs and the inner workings of your body play when you're making decisions?

Are you willing to recognise that a different way of thinking is required when you're stuck in a rut?