UN/DO

Welcome to UN/DO - the podcast where we rethink work, rest, and play. Hosted by Dulcie and Yemisi, this season is all about unlearning the rules we’ve been handed and doing life on our terms. If you’re done shrinking, settling, or running on fumes…you’re in the right place.

This week, we’re talking about something we don’t explore nearly enough: leaving.

Not just how to leave, but when, why, and what it means about us.

Because we’re often taught to cling. To be loyal. To endure. But staying too long in the wrong place can cost you your energy, your confidence, and your joy. This episode is about what it means to leave well - with clarity, self-respect, and your next chapter in mind.

In this episode:

• Why quitting is wrongly framed as failure or flakiness

• How work culture glorifies endurance over honesty

• What staying too long in the wrong place really costs us

• Lessons from Dame Jacinda Ardern on leaving with integrity

• Our signature UN/DO practice - one thing to unlearn, one thing to do differently

Books mentioned:

• Transitions by William Bridges

• Quit by Annie Duke

• Untamed by Glennon Doyle

Explore these and more in The WorkWell Library - https://www.thisisworkwell.com/library

Leave With Purpose

If you’re thinking about leaving your job, whether for a new role, a bold pivot, or a well-earned break, Leave With Purpose is here to guide you.

This workbook helps you reflect, plan, and exit with clarity, confidence and care. It’s practical, emotional and deeply supportive.

Use code LEAVE10 for 10% off 

www.thisisworkwell.com/leave 

Got a work dilemma?

This season, we’re answering your real-life dilemmas in short minisodes.

Got something you’d love us to unpack? Email us at [email protected] and don’t worry, we’ll keep you anonymous.

Enjoying UN/DO?

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This week’s dilemma:

“I don’t want to give up on being the kind of boss I believe in. But I also don’t want to feel like a mug.”

In this minisode, we respond to a long-time leader wrestling with a modern challenge: how to hold people accountable without falling back on outdated, authoritarian styles of leadership.

Peter has spent two decades leading with clarity, compassion, and care. But lately, with shifting expectations, missed deadlines, and a whole lot of ambiguity, he’s starting to question whether he’s being too soft, or just trying to lead in a system that hasn’t caught up yet.

If you’ve ever tried to lead with integrity but felt tempted to “lay down the law,” this one’s for you.

Got a work dilemma?

We’re answering real-life listener dilemmas all season long. Send yours to [email protected] - anonymous, always.

Visit www.thisisworkwell.com for more tools, courses, and upcoming events

Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn: @thisisworkwell

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This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

Welcome to UN/DO - the podcast where we rethink work, rest, and play. Hosted by Dulcie and Yemisi, this season is all about unlearning the rules we’ve been handed and doing life on our terms. If you’re done shrinking, settling, or running on fumes…you’re in the right place.

This week, we’re talking about something a lot of us quietly long for: creativity. Not to perform. Not to monetise. But to feel alive again.

Whether you stopped creating because of shame, self-doubt, or just the busy-ness of life, this episode is here to remind you: you’re not uncreative, you’re just out of practice. And it’s never too late to begin again.

In this episode:

• Why so many of us stopped creating in the first place

• The myth that creativity = talent, output, or utility

• What psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi discovered about joy and creative flow

• Why Hayao Miyazaki is our forever inspiration

• Our signature UN/DO practice - one thing to unlearn, one thing to do differently

Check out Yemisi’s amazing artwork!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayakincreates/ 

Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/ayakincreates/ 

Website: https://yemisiolusanya.com/ 

Books mentioned:

• The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

• Creativity by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

• Creative Confidence by Tom & David Kelley

Explore these and more in The WorkWell Library - https://www.thisisworkwell.com/library

Got a work dilemma?

This season, we’re answering your real-life dilemmas in short minisodes.

Got something you’d love us to unpack? Email us at [email protected] and don’t worry, we’ll keep you anonymous.

Enjoying UN/DO?

If this episode gave you a little spark of inspiration, send it to someone who might need it too.

• Leave a quick review or five-star rating as it helps more people find us.

• Head to www.thisisworkwell.com for free tools, upcoming events, and more

• Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn: @thisisworkwell

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This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

This week’s dilemma:

“She’s friendly, professional, and seemingly unaware of the awkwardness. Meanwhile, I’m internally screaming during every meeting.”

In this minisode, we respond to a listener dealing with an unexpected emotional curveball at work: her company just hired a new creative agency… and the lead account manager happens to be her ex’s very new girlfriend.

There was no cheating. No overlap. But the breakup was messy, and the presence of this new (lovely!) person is bringing up a lot.

• How do you stay professional when your inbox feels like a trigger?

• How do you honour your feelings without making it a thing?

• And is there a way to move through it without pretending it doesn’t hurt?

If you’ve ever had your personal life sneak into your work life - and it knocked the wind out of you - this one’s for you.

Got a work dilemma?

We’re answering real-life listener dilemmas all season long. Send yours to [email protected] - anonymous, always.

Visit www.thisisworkwell.com for more tools, courses, and upcoming events

Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn: @thisisworkwell

Leave a five-star rating or short review to help others find the show

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This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

Welcome to UN/DO - the podcast where we rethink work, rest, and play. Hosted by Dulcie and Yemisi, this season is all about unlearning the rules we’ve been handed and doing life on our terms. If you’re done shrinking, settling, or running on fumes…you’re in the right place.

This week, we’re talking about something that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime: knowing yourself. Self-awareness is often treated like a nice-to-have, a soft skill, or something you figure out along the way. But in reality? It’s the foundation for everything - work, relationships, rest, purpose, and clarity.

This episode unpacks what it really means to know yourself, why so many of us get stuck chasing answers outside of ourselves, and how to start coming home to your own voice again.

In this episode:

• Why self-awareness is the most underrated growth strategy

• The difference between introspection and overthinking

• How to stop outsourcing clarity and start tuning in

• What Mo Gawdat’s story can teach us about identity, grief, and growth

• Our signature UN/DO practice - one thing to unlearn, one thing to do differently

Books mentioned:

• Insight by Dr. Tasha Eurich

• Finding Me by Viola Davis

• Solve for Happy by Mo Gawdat

Explore these and more in The WorkWell Library - https://www.thisisworkwell.com/library

Also mentioned is the Tasha Eurich HBR article: https://hbr.org/2018/10/working-with-people-who-arent-self-aware 

Rediscover yourself with The Truth of You challenge

Feeling a little disconnected? Like you’ve been performing life on autopilot instead of living it with intention? The Truth of You is a free 7-day self-discovery challenge to help you come back to yourself.

Through short daily prompts and a beautifully designed workbook, you’ll explore your values, patterns, and strengths, and reconnect with the parts of you that might’ve gone quiet.

No fixing. No faking. Just clarity, compassion, and truth. Sign up now at www.thisisworkwell.com/truthofyou 

Got a work dilemma?

This season, we’re answering your real-life dilemmas in short minisodes.

Got something you’d love us to unpack? Email us at [email protected] and don’t worry, we’ll keep you anonymous.

Enjoying UN/DO?

If this episode gave you something to reflect on, share it with someone searching for clarity.

• Leave a quick review or five-star rating as it helps more people find us.

• Head to www.thisisworkwell.com for free tools, upcoming events, and more

• Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn: @thisisworkwell

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This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

This week’s dilemma:

“I think she’s kind of trying to become me?”

In this minisode, we respond to a listener who’s found herself in an unexpectedly uncomfortable situation at work: someone new on the team is admiring her… a little too closely. From mimicking outfits and mannerisms to repeating catchphrases and hovering around her social circle, it’s all starting to feel less flattering and more… unsettling.

So what do you do when admiration crosses into imitation? Is it narcissistic to notice or a boundary that needs protecting? If you’ve ever felt like someone was borrowing your personality without asking, this one’s for you.

Got a work dilemma?

We’re answering real-life listener dilemmas all season long. Send yours to [email protected] - anonymous, always.

Visit www.thisisworkwell.com for more tools, courses, and upcoming events

Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn: @thisisworkwell

Leave a five-star rating or short review to help others find the show

© 2025 WorkWell. All rights reserved.

This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

Welcome to UN/DO - the podcast where we rethink work, rest, and play. Hosted by Dulcie and Yemisi, this season is all about unlearning the rules we’ve been handed and doing life on our terms. If you’re done shrinking, settling, or running on fumes…you’re in the right place.

This week, we’re talking about support, but not just in the ‘get a mentor’ or ‘find a sponsor’ kind of way. We’re going deeper. Because a lot of us are navigating big decisions, messy seasons, and major growth without a support system that truly fits who we are now. This episode is about moving beyond the cold, corporate frameworks and building something more human. More real. More you.

In this episode:

• Why mentorship and sponsorship alone aren’t enough

• The pressure to ‘network’ instead of connect

• Why traditional support systems don’t always meet our emotional or creative needs

• What we can learn from Michelle Obama’s ‘inner circle’

• Our signature UN/DO practice - one thing to unlearn, one thing to do differently

Books mentioned:

• The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama

• The Long Game by Dorie Clark

• Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad

• Find Your People by Jennie Allen

Explore these and more in The WorkWell Library - https://www.thisisworkwell.com/library

Build Your Guild

If you’re feeling unsupported, or realising some relationships no longer serve who you’re becoming, check out Build Your Guild.This beautifully designed self-reflection workbook helps you map, reimagine, and intentionally build the circle of support you actually need.

• Emotional intelligence meets whole-life alignment (with zero corporate jargon)

• Use code GUILD10 for 10% off

www.thisisworkwell.com/guild 

Got a work dilemma?

This season, we’re answering your real-life dilemmas in short minisodes.

Got something you’d love us to unpack? Email us at [email protected] and don’t worry, we’ll keep you anonymous.

Enjoying UN/DO?

If this episode gave you permission to rethink who’s in your corner, send it to someone who needs the same.

• Leave a quick review or five-star rating as it helps more people find us.

• Head to www.thisisworkwell.com for free tools, upcoming events, and more

• Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn: @thisisworkwell

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This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

This week’s dilemma:

“I’ve always thought of myself as someone who’d speak up but when it counted, I froze.”

In this minisode, we respond to a listener who found themselves in a moment that mattered and didn’t say anything. After witnessing a subtle but pointed “joke” in a team meeting, Jamie is grappling with the weight of staying silent. Especially because the colleague targeted? He’s new, he’s brilliant…and Jamie was the one who referred him for the job.

Now they’re caught between regret, uncertainty, and a question that’s bigger than just one meeting: Can you still speak up after the moment has passed?

If you’ve ever walked away from a situation replaying what you could’ve said, this one’s for you.

Got a work dilemma?

We’re answering real-life listener dilemmas all season long. Send yours to [email protected] - anonymous, always.

Visit www.thisisworkwell.com for more tools, courses, and upcoming events

Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn: @thisisworkwell

Leave a five-star rating or short review to help others find the show

© 2025 WorkWell. All rights reserved.

This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

Welcome to UN/DO - the podcast where we rethink work, rest, and play. Hosted by Dulcie and Yemisi, this season is all about unlearning the rules we’ve been handed and doing life on our terms. If you’re done shrinking, settling, or running on fumes…you’re in the right place.

This week, we’re talking about something most of us haven’t been taught to take seriously: play. Not productivity in disguise. Not relaxation you have to earn. Just joy.

Because play isn’t optional,it’s essential. It’s one of our core pillars at WorkWell, and this episode is your permission slip to reconnect with it.

In this episode:

• Why play is seen as silly, wasteful, or unserious

• How we’re conditioned to justify joy or make it productive

• The science behind play: dopamine, oxytocin, and cognitive flexibility

• Why Issa Rae protects joy like strategy, not a reward

• Our signature UN/DO practice - one thing to unlearn, one thing to do differently

Books mentioned:

• Play by Dr. Stuart Brown

• The Art of Rest by Claudia Hammond

• Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Explore these and more in The WorkWell Library - https://www.thisisworkwell.com/library

Reconnect with joy through The Play Project

If your days are starting to feel flat or transactional, it might be time to reintroduce joy on purpose. The Play Project is a 30-day audio course designed to help you feel more alive, more creative, and more connected to who you are outside of work.

• Bite-sized reflections. No pressure. No performance.

• Use code PLAY10 for 10% off

www.thisisworkwell.com/playproject 

Got a work dilemma?

This season, we’re answering your real-life dilemmas in short minisodes.

Got something you’d love us to unpack? Email us at [email protected] and don’t worry, we’ll keep you anonymous.

Enjoying UN/DO?

If this episode shifted something for you - whether it gave you clarity, comfort, or a moment of joy - pass it on.

• Leave a quick review or five-star rating as it helps more people find us.

• Head to www.thisisworkwell.com for free tools, upcoming events, and more

• Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn: @thisisworkwell

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This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

This week’s dilemma:

“So why does it feel like failure to stop here… even if I’m actually happy?”

In this minisode, we respond to a listener who’s spent 16 years steadily climbing the corporate ladder until a major life shift changed everything.

After becoming a parent, Liam realised he no longer wants to chase the next promotion. He’s not burned out or checked out, just… content. But in a high-pressure culture where ambition is currency, choosing to stay put feels like breaking an unspoken rule.

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s okay to opt out of the race - or felt guilty for wanting something slower - this one’s for you.

Got a work dilemma?

We’re answering real-life listener dilemmas all season long. Send yours to [email protected] - anonymous, always.

Visit www.thisisworkwell.com for more tools, courses, and upcoming events

Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn: @thisisworkwell

Leave a five-star rating or short review to help others find the show

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This podcast and all associated content are the intellectual property of WorkWell. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any part of this episode, including audio, show notes, or related materials, without express written permission. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.