“We're people in a messy, complicated world, and most of us want to get some things done - how do we do that?”

What’s it like to find the perfect place for you? Rich Watkins joins the podcast to talk about his unconventional route into some amazing work, as well as learning where and how he fitted in and the extraordinary contribution he was able to make. There’s also some discussion of his groundbreaking work with groups, what it means to function well as a group and how he supports teams working together. A must listen for anyone leaving school or university, or taking the next step in their career.

Show Notes:

• Rich Watkins is the leader of Let's Go, a global network helping leaders and organisations make collaboration work - building skills in individuals, unlocking team potential and shaping the system so it supports collaboration. You can connect with him on LinkedIn @RichardDavidWatkins and with Let’s Go @LetsGoHQ.
• Further links for Rich include his website, the Let’s Go collaboration cards and Rich’s TEDx talk.
• Interested in the topic of integrity? Listen to our discussion with TikTok star Liv Pearsall.
• Want to find your fit? Try the FindMyWhy tool. 
• Audio mix by Hula & Co. Music.

A transcript of this podcast is available to read here.

“If it doesn’t really stand by my mission, it’s not worth it to me…”

What is it like to be a full time online content creator? We talked to TikTok and YouTube star Liv Pearsall to find out. Liv shared her definition of the role and her story so far, as well as her aspirations for the future and the importance of analytics and craft behind her content. But even for those of us who don’t aspire to create content online, there’s some fascinating insight into how, if we approach our work with a strong sense of our values and our purpose, it can create a kind of confidence that we can close the gap between where we are today and where we aspire to be. And from that place, some amazing results can be created.

• Liv Pearsall is a full-time comedy content creator with over 169 million likes on TikTok. You can find her on TikTok and Instagram @liv.pearsall.
• Want to watch the YouTube content Liv mentioned? Subscribe to her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LivPearsall47
• Interested in the topic of Integrity? We talked to Helen Guinness about it in a previous episode, which you can listen to here.
• Interested in building your confidence? Check out this article on our website to read more.
• Audio mix by Hula & Co. Music

A transcript of this episode is available to read here.

“You know, it’s never going to get solved if you don’t bring it up. So just talk…”

Mental health at work: are we talking about it? Kickstart graduate Ryan Casey joins the podcast to talk about his experience opening up on male mental health, speaking out and being the change you want to see in the world. He also talks about his time training with Darius through the Kickstart Scheme, which lifted him out of long-term unemployment and into his current career, as well as dealing with imposter syndrome and launching his own podcast. The future is bright with people like Ryan in our workplaces - spend an hour with him here.

Show Notes:

• Ryan Casey is a graduate of the UK Kickstart Scheme and is currently working as Communications and Projects Assistant for A New Normal Ltd. He also co-hosts the Diversity on Screen podcast which can be found on Spotify. You can connect with him on LinkedIn @ Ryan Casey.
• The blog post that Ryan wrote which we discuss in the episode can be read here: https://www.anewnormal.co/post/stigma-surrounding-men-s-mental-health.
• Interested in hearing from young people on the Kickstart Scheme? We employed our whole team through the scheme last year, and featured them in several episodes of the podcast. Here’s one to get you started.
• If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, there are many resources that can help, including this one from MIND: https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/
• Audio mix by Hula & Co. Music.

A transcript of this podcast is available to read here.