Throughout our work lives, we change jobs - sometimes, we get a promotion, move to a new organisation, or move within a company. It happens all the time.

Often, the initial transition can be bumpy and influence your entire tenure in a role, so this week, we explore some ways that you can ensure a smooth transition and maximise the impact you have in a new job.

Preparing for new responsibilities goes beyond the usual inductions or initial training. We share a tried-and-tested (by Jimmy, at least) model from Michael D. Watkins, and we will also help you plan any transition so you can start in your new position as you mean to go on!

You'll also learn why James has a phobia of office furniture and question whether Donald Trump prepared appropriately for his new position.

The First 90 Days, Updated and Expanded: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter: Amazon.co.uk: Watkins, Michael D.: 9781422188613: Books

This week's special guest is Graeme Rainbird, a Leadership expert and self-confessed question addict.

Questioning is something we do daily, but with little thought, Graeme talks about the power of questions for shaping outcomes and relationships and gives some hints and tips for asking great questions. It's an easy but impactful win, so check out what Graeme says.

This episode was recorded a few weeks ago, so you'll also get an insight into our attitudes and ability to ice skate!

Get in touch with Graeme to learn more about the power of questions and all aspects of leadership. Contact: graeme.rainbird@peoplebusiness.co.uk or visit his website:

People Business: HR Consultancy - L&D Experts

You or someone near you suffers from one of these.....

This week, Steve Shutts joined us to discuss energy-limiting conditions, which impact 15 million people in the UK or 1 in 5 in the workplace. These conditions are a silent challenge for many, often not talked about or understood, and consequently negatively impact many people's working lives.

Steve shares the extent to which these conditions impact people, provides insights into how to make the workplace inclusive for people with ELCs, and discusses the benefits this can bring to individuals, teams, and organisations.

We will all work with people with ELCs, and many of us suffer from an ELC ourselves, so take the time to educate yourself on this subject and the great work the charity ASTRIID does in this space.

On average, we spend 28% of our working lives in meetings. So how do we make the most of this time and ensure meetings are productive and positive rather than "hours of my life I won't get back."?

This week's podcast discusses the importance of meetings and how we fool ourselves by using them to define our status and importance.

By following some simple principles, you can turn the corporate treacle into an invaluable investment of your time and your organisation's money. After all, you don't want to waste a quarter of your time at work!

If you want to make your meetings work, please contact James Lawther or Jimmy Barber.

Happy New Year!

We're back and starting 2025 on a high with a special guest: Patricia Brooks, a high-performance strengths coach.

Patricia shares the importance and value of knowing what you are good at and her model for identifying, owning, and leveraging your personal strengths. This approach is invaluable for us all, as we perform better and enjoy our work more if we concentrate on the areas we excel at rather than constantly focusing on our "Development Areas."


To find out more by contacting Patricia via:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/workplace-culture/

FREE training for individuals - https://genevapearl.com/home-page-3284

Geneva Pearl website - https://genevapearl.co.uk/

For a strengths assessment personalised report, contact Patricia at coaching@genevapearl.co.uk and claim your free Personal Growth Practical Guide or book time with Patricia for an exploratory call.

We end the year with our version of the 12 Days of Christmas – a light-hearted look at some seasonal insights to help you over the festive period and into 2025.

Amanda Gilbert our Learning and Development Guru attempts to keep us in order as we cobble together insights on habits, collaboration and how to behave at Christmas Do's.

Thank you to everyone for listening, sharing, following, and supporting the podcast this year. We hope you all have an amazing festive period and a great 2025. If you're lucky, Santa won't be taking advice from James this year – when you've listened in, you'll know why! We hope to see you all for our next episode on January 7th.

If you want to help others less fortunate than yourself this time of year, Olio - Your Local Sharing App is a great place to start.

Free advice from two old men, but is it any good?

This week, we explore 'how to manage your career' - a subject often discussed, rarely taught, and where perfect answers don't exist. We have both had decades of experience—good and bad—trying to make the most of our careers. So, we thought we would share some of the dilemmas we faced and the insights we have gained.

If our expertise isn't enough, maybe Baz Luhrmann's advice from a classic 90s song will be an adequate substitute.

You'll also hear about our recent experiences at Christmas markets and how to negotiate with cranky Immigration Officers!

If you want more (and why wouldn't you?), let us know by contacting James Lawther or Jimmy Barber.

This week is the second part of our conversation with Gestalt Therapist Dawn Wray.

Dawn explains the "five explorations", questions that will help you deepen your understanding of yourself and improve your relationships with the world around you. She also shows how your past can affect your future.

If you are 'curious' and want to learn more about the subject, please contact Dawn at the Listening Collective.