Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.

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Pride gets a bad reputation. It’s often linked to arrogance or self-importance, but at the other end of the spectrum, pride is about dignity—the quiet, internal acknowledgment of a job well done. What if we paid more attention to that?

This week’s Joy at Work Experiment is about noticing and embracing the tiny moments of pride in your work—the small choices, actions, or words that reflect the person you truly want to be. Whether it’s handling a tough meeting with grace, helping a colleague, or simply resisting workplace gossip, these micro-moments of dignity are worth recognizing and repeating.

Moments of genuine pride lower our stress, straighten our spines, and help us show up better for the people around us—at work and at home. And because they’re so small, we can intentionally create more of them every day.

 Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.

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Appraisals have a bad reputation—and for good reason. Too often, they feel like a box-ticking exercise, a source of anxiety, or a pointless HR requirement. But when done well, appraisals can be a powerful tool for clarity, motivation, and meaningful progress.

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Amanda Woolley, who shares how to flip the traditional appraisal structure on its head and turn it into a conversation that actually matters. She explains why mattering matters at work and gives practical, simple strategies to make appraisals feel productive instead of painful.

✔ Why most appraisals fail and how to fix them

✔ How to structure an appraisal so it motivates instead of discourages

✔ Three powerful questions to ask that lead to real progress

✔ The role of visibility—and why underperformance is often just unnoticed effort

✔ How to track meaningful indicators of progress that go beyond generic HR metrics

When appraisals shift from judgment to collaboration, they stop being something to endure and start being something to use.

 Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.

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Stumble, fall, mess up—we all do it. But instead of letting our mistakes pile up and shape our choices in ways we don’t even realize, what if we actually learned from them? What if we reflected, laughed a little, and came out smarter on the other side?

This week’s Joy at Work Experiment is about looking at one mistake straight on—no excuses, no defenses. What made it so awful? What lesson did it teach you? Because the people who reflect on their mistakes, who embrace them without shame—those are the people who grow, evolve, and ultimately, find more joy at work.

 Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.

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Divorce in midlife can feel overwhelming—whether you’re going through it yourself or supporting someone close to you. The emotional turmoil, the financial worries, and the uncertainty about what comes next can take a huge toll. But does it have to be that way?

In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Barbereau, the UK’s first divorce coach, who has spent over a decade helping people navigate separation with more clarity and dignity. We talk about how to choose the right lawyer, how to set boundaries at work so you don’t become office gossip, and why work can actually be a stabilizing force in the midst of personal upheaval.

✔ The most common emotions during divorce—and how to manage them

✔ Why setting boundaries at work and with friends is crucial for protecting your energy

✔ How to communicate your situation without oversharing

✔ The importance of keeping divorce out of court and how to find the right legal support

✔ Practical steps to make the process less adversarial and more respectful

Divorce is never easy, but it doesn’t have to define you. If you’re in the thick of it—or know someone who is—this episode is filled with practical, compassionate advice to help you move forward with strength and clarity.

 Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.

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Do you find yourself constantly putting everyone else’s needs ahead of your own at work? Whether it’s your boss, your team, or your colleagues, prioritizing others can feel like kindness—but unchecked, it leads to burnout, resentment, and exhaustion.

This week’s Joy at Work Experiment is all about shifting that pattern, even just a little. Instead of giving from an empty cup, I want you to choose one small thing that refuels you—something that strengthens, relaxes, or simply lightens your week. It doesn’t have to be big, but it does have to be yours.

 Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.

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Talking about death is never easy, but avoiding it only makes things harder when the time comes. That’s why I invited my friend and marketing consultant Liz Orgill to share insights from her training as an end-of-life doula.

Whether you're caring for aging parents, supporting a loved one through their final months, or simply want to be more prepared, this conversation offers both practical steps and emotional guidance to help you navigate this inevitable part of life with more clarity and confidence.

Liz shares the key areas to consider—physical, emotional, financial, and relational—and how small but intentional actions can ease both your loved one’s experience and your own. She also highlights why understanding your own relationship with death can change how you show up for others and yourself.

✔ The essential conversations to have with loved ones before it’s too late

✔ How to advocate for your parent’s end-of-life wishes (especially if they want to stay at home)

✔ The emotional and sensory experiences of dying—and how to create comfort

✔ Why checking in with yourself daily is crucial if you're caring for someone else

✔ How prioritizing rest and reflection helps you handle life’s hardest moments

This is an episode filled with warmth, wisdom, and practical insights to help you feel more prepared for the inevitable transitions we all face.

  Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.

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This week, we’re tackling procrastination—specifically, those dull, soul-draining tasks you keep putting off. You know the ones. Instead of suffering through them alone, I want you to steal a brilliant strategy from Elizabeth, a high-achieving professional who found a way to trick her brain into getting things done. The trick? Misery Loves Company.

[00:30] The Reality of Task Management

[01:41] Embracing Human Flaws

[02:31] Meet Elizabeth: A Procrastination Case Study

[04:24] Your Joy at Work Experiment - Misery Loves Company

   Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.

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Color isn’t just about style—it’s a powerful tool for joy, confidence, and energy. In this episode, Emma Shoe, a former shoe designer turned personal stylist, shares how color psychology can transform your wardrobe, workspace, and mindset. From a life-changing technicolor jacket to the surprising effects of Baker-Miller Pink in prisons, Emma reveals how small shifts in color can boost happiness and even career success. Whether you're stuck in a sea of black or looking to refresh your space, Emma’s insights will inspire you to embrace joy through color in every part of your life.

[00:00] Unleashing Joy through Colour with Emma Shoe

[00:32] The Power of Colour Psychology

[01:14] Transformative Stories: Colour in the Workplace

[03:43] The Impact of Colour in Your Environment

[04:24] The Fascinating Story of Baker Miller Pink

[05:47] The Impact of Black in Fashion

[08:16] Incorporating Colour into Your Life