WorkJoy Jam with Beth Stallwood

A special episode to celebrate the launch of Beth Stallwood’s debut book - WorkJoy: a toolkit for a better working life. In this episode Simon Arrowsmith takes the host seat and Beth is in the hot seat!

Ella is the Director of Ellevate Entertainment Ltd, a Thames Valley based entertainment agent that works passionately with event organisers and venues to raise their events to the highest level! Ella is also an NLP Master Practitioner at Head2Health, which supports couples on their journey to fulfilling their dream of having a family. She lives in High Wycombe with her husband, two children and houseful of animals! View Ella's Website here. Connect with Ella on LinkedIn here

Having worked in football for than 15 years, in 2021 Natalie Doyle took the plunge and set up Sport Sister, a company that supports organisations to grow women’s and girls’ participation in sport. Providing consultancy, project management and training services, as well as developing a programme to support grassroots sports clubs, Sport Sister has supported many large organisations including The FA to get more women and girls active. View the Sport Sister website here Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn here  Connect on Instagram here

As chartered surveyor with a background in defect and valuation claims, Marion has first-hand experience of why we make mistakes and what we need to do to support ourselves so we can prevent them. A Fellow member of the RICS and qualified customer experience professional Marion is passionate about empowering people. At Love Surveying she provides the support, coaching and networking surveyors and property professionals need to confidently handle career challenges and navigate the business journey that’s right for them. View Marion's Website here. Listen to Marion's Podcast here Connect with Marion on Instagram here  Connect with Marion on LinkedIn here

Dr Lizzy Bernthal, a resilience specialist, confidence coach, cultural change expert, international speaker and author who designs and delivers globally online and face to face Masterclasses, transformational 121 and group coaching programmes. After 25 years in the Army as a health professional she’s on a mission to remove toxicity in the workplace. This is though supporting female authentic leaders to find the confidence, resilience and awesomeness already within them so that they have their voice in the boardroom as they move from powerful to empowered. Connect with Lizzy on LinkedIn here View Lizzy's website here Connect with Lizzy on Facebook here

Harri Helvon-Hardy is a prominent figure in the social care sector, having founded FABRIC, based in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, Wales, in 2015. FABRIC provide loving homes with trauma informed support to young people aged 16+ who are Looked After Children, Care Leavers, Homeless young people or Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children. FABRIC supports their ‘FABRIC Kids’ as they make the biggest step of their life and transition towards independent living. Harri is an award-winning entrepreneur with over ten years’ experience in social care and has won multiple awards for her passion and efforts in changing the trajectory of those in care. As founder and director of FABRIC, Harri established the FABRIC Foundation in 2016, which is a registered charity that aims to improve the emotional and physical wellbeing of all children in care by providing opportunities that greatly enhance their life, as well as achieving equal opportunities for all care leavers. Harri also played a part in campaigning for Council Tax exemption for care leavers, which was successfully put into effect in April 2018. Harri has secured in excess of £1million of funding in the development of the business which trailblazes the need for more to be done for those in care, as well as being a Role Model for Big Ideas Wales (a government funded platform to give advice to young entrepreneurs) and has recently become an alumni of the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Programme, which provides high-quality, practical education and business support to leaders of high-growth small businesses and social enterprises across the country. Harri also uses the skills, knowledge and experience she has gained in the social care sector to support other local businesses by offering essential business coaching.  Read more about FABRIC here. Connect with Harri on LinkedIn here Connect with Harri on Instagram here

Priya Velusami is founder of Pri Pri, a collection of upcycled accessories and kidswear using pre loved vintage saris. The concept was born out of Priya's early memories of sewing with her sari clad grandmother, who also taught her the importance of zero waste. All Pri Pri designs are now handmade by a charity in India that helps to upskill and empower underprivileged women with training in tailoring. Priya loves being able to revive beautiful colourful textiles, designing pieces for those that love colour, style and sustainability. View Priya's Website here Connect on Instagram here

Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD is something of an expert in career change, having trained as a doctor, worked in science, strategy consulting and senior corporate leadership, and travelled the world as a professional ballroom dancer. These days he’s an executive and mindset coach and has coached clients in more than 15 countries, specialising in activating their unique talents and strengths to achieve ambitious personal and professional goals. The IDEA Mindset is his tried-and-tested blueprint for designing your dream career, developed from what Gary learned on his own fascinating journey to career fulfilment. Gary lives in the UK with his wife, Mildred, and their fluffy dogs, Mochi and Beansprout. View Gary's website here Connect on LinkedIn here Connect on Instagram here  Buy Gary's Book here

Illustrator, Jessica Hartshorn is based in Rugby Warwickshire and creates a range of vibrantly and colourful artworks bringing heritage to life. After gaining her degree in Visual Communication, Illustration at Loughborough University in 2001, she worked as a freelance illustrator for 1 year before changing direction, developing a career in the museums and gallery education sector for over a decade. Returning to illustration in 2018, Jessica completed a range of murals for schools, illustrated books and ran workshops, however she has predominately carved out a niche specialising in illustrations for museums and galleries. Using her background in the heritage sector she now creates artwork and content for family trails, maps, interpretation and education resources. Through a fun and colourful flavour, Jessica’s Illustrations focus very much on a playful style and which is incorporated into the story telling of her illustrations. Using a mixture of acrylic, paint pens, work is sketched, and then painted using layers of colour and finally adding detail. To see more of Jessica’s work and to find out more go to:  View Jessica's Website Connect on Instagram 

Donna Reeves is a communications and engagement leader with a 15+ year track record of designing and implementing change communication and engagement strategies in small, medium and large businesses. These experiences include working closely with leaders in family-run businesses and an international, multicultural, multilingual FTSE 50. Donna doesn’t believe that anyone comes to work to do a bad job, but often businesses don’t make it easy to do a great one. She is passionate about connecting the dots between purpose, strategy and the day-to-day reality for colleagues. She spent 16 years at Kingfisher Plc, a global business with 80,000 employees in nine countries; followed by smaller, family-run and venture capital-backed organisations as a consultant. In 2018 she joined Fenwick, a family run, 140-year-old retail business, to support them through their first company-wide transformation and loved it so much she stayed for four years to help embed change and set up an internal comms function. Connect with Donna on LinkedIn

Carla Miller is a leadership coach who works with women in management and leadership roles to develop their careers and their confidence. Hundreds of female leaders have taken part in her Influence & Impact programme from companies including GSK, BT, Channel 4, Muller and Deloitte, as well as national charities, the NHS and the Civil Service. Carla’s own leadership experience includes raising £20 million for good causes and leading the fundraising at Samaritans and many other national charities; she was CEO of Tiny Tickers and then Managing Director of Charity People, a leading charity recruitment consultancy alongside founding her own coaching business. Her work is inspired by the challenges she had to overcome to succeed and she is on a mission to empower 10,000 women in their careers. She has featured in national media such The Guardian and Psychologies magazine and regularly chairs conference panels on leadership. She hosts a chart-topping podcast - Influence & Impact for female leaders - and is the author of The Influence Gap: A handbook for women leaders which will be published in September 2022. Connect on Carla's Website Listen to Carla's Podcast Buy Carla's Book

In this practical session, Beth tests out Laughter Yoga with expert Valentina - best watched rather than listened to!  Connect with Valentina on Facebook here or Instagram here.  S4 Ep8 Valentina - Laughter Yoga - A Practical Session!

In this episode, People and CSR Director Rebekah speaks with Beth about the joyful impact of building volunteering into your business.  S4 Ep7 Rebekah Wallis - The Impact of Volunteering

In this episode Beth and guest Dany talk about how to work with your emotions, without judging them.  S4 Ep6 Dany Griffiths - Follow What Feels Right Connect with Dany on LinkedIn or read more on her website. 

In this episode Beth's guest Helen talks about their journey from employee to freelancer and how creating your own working world can build more joy in your life.  4 Ep5 Helen Hill - Falling Off the Ladder Connect with Helen on LinkedIn or read more on her website. You can read more about Helen's book and purchase it here

In this episode Beth is joined by digital wellbeing expert Alex and they discuss how to look after yourself in the digital world.  S4 Ep4 Alex La Via - Selling Happiness Connect with Alex on LinkedIn or read more on her website.

In this episode Beth meets successful serial entrepreneur Alison Cooper and they talk about seizing opportunities and building joyful businesses.  S4 Ep3 Alison Cooper - Scaling Businesses  Connect with Alison on LinkedIn or Instagram or read more on her website.

In this episode Beth chats with sustainability expert Danielle about how focusing attention on the big things and working on the small things can build more sustainable (and joyful) businesses.   S4 Ep2 Danielle Thompson - Sustainability - Think Big, Start Small Connect with Danielle on Instagram, LinkedIn or read more on her website.

In this episode Beth chats with England Rugby player Shaunagh about her fascinating and varied career and how she approaches her working life.   S4 Ep1 Shaunagh Brown - Say YES to the Challenge  Connect with Shaunagh on Instagram, LinkedIn or read more on her website.

In this final episode of season three, Beth talks to Scott Morrison about his career and how to get the Boom! in your working life.  Scott's Website: https://www.unleashtheboom.com/  Creative Superpowers Book which Scott co-wrote.  The Movie Poster Exercise Scott mentions is available here

In this episode, Beth chats with Jules Parke-Robinson about career and life transitions.  Links: British Wheelchair Basketball - https://britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/

In this episode, Beth talks with Nick Howard-Lanes AKA Man About Style about how supporting men with their style is actually all about supporting mental health.  Nick's Website - Man About Style Connect with Nick on Instagram

In this episode, Beth and Board Game Designer, Ellie Dix talk about the Joy of Games and how to bring a game mindset to work.  Ellie's Website - The Dark Imp Connect with Ellie on Twitter Ellie's Book - The Board Game Family

In this episode, Beth speaks with time management expert Steven Watson about top tips to make the most of you limited time.  Steven's Website - https://www.27andahalf.co.uk/ Steven's Book - Time Ltd Connect with Steven on LinkedIn

In this episode, Beth chats with Dr Sam Mather about psychological safety and the steps you can take to build it at work.  Sam's Website - www.drsammather.com 

In this episode, Beth chats with award winning innovation expert and author Elvin Turner about bringing innovation into our daily lives.  Elvin's Website - https://www.elvinturner.com/  Connect with Elvin on LinkedIn 

In this episode, Beth talks with publisher and business book expert Alison Jones about how writing can help our thinking in business.  Alison's Links -  www.alisonjones.com Practical Inspiration Publishing - https://www.practicalinspiration.com/  The Extraordinary Business Book Club http://extraordinarybusinessbooks.com/

In the first episode of season 3, Beth talks with Tom Russell about thinking and working visually to create more joy.  Tom's Website - http://www.inkythinking.com

Caroline’s mission is to empower minority individuals to defy the odds, triumph over adversity and to win battles they think they cannot win. In this episode we talk about how to work out the puzzle of imposter syndrome.  Caroline's Website - https://carolineflanagan.com/

During a promising career in corporate financial services Steven's life took a dramatic turn as a result of a freak cycling accident in which he was paralysed from the neck down. In this episode we talk about Steven's incredible story and how that translates to WorkJoy.  Steven's Website - https://www.stevendowd.com/ Connect with Steven on LinkedIn 

Rachel’s practical support draws on her experiences as a school teacher but also the real, everyday experience of being a mother to 4 children and the challenges of merging work and family. In this episode, we talk about practical ways to address the challenges of parenting and working.  Rachel's website - http://educatingmatters.co.uk./ Connect with Rachel on Linkedin 

David Rahman helped countless people overcome their self-esteem and confidence issues, enabling them to live happier lives. In this episode we talk about the power of letting things go.  David's Website - https://www.david-rahman.com/ Connect with David on Instagram David's Book - Let It Go

Ruth is a psychotherapist who has now brought her life's passions into the centre of her work where she offers walking therapy and therapeutic writing programmes online. In this episode we discuss how writing can help us to identify and work through what's in our heads.  Ruth's Website - https://www.ruthcoatestherapy.com/ Connect with Ruth on Instagram 

Simon is the co-founder of Iambic Creative, a story and content agency. In this episode, we talk about narrative, stories, and storytelling (his favourite topics) and how we can utilise them more effectively in our working lives.  Simon's Website - https://iambic.agency/

Hannah-Ruth’s love of sport and dance began at an early age and led her to pursue a professional dance career on the West End stage and to set-up a business with her brother, Sayaw using dance, martial arts and fitness to strengthen their community’s mental and physical wellbeing. In this episode we talk about the joy of movement.  Hannah's Website - https://sayaw.co.uk/  Sayaw on YouTube Sayaw on Instagram 

David is an experienced change catalyst, successfully transforming IT departments, leading and inspiring large teams and managing complex portfolios of projects and programmes. He believes in "leading with Kindness, compassion and humour" and that's the focus on our conversation.  David's Company Website - https://www.bright-frog.com/ Connect with David on LinkedIn

Following years working in Volunteering Development, Inclusion and Learning & Development, Kathryn has recently added an additional string to her bow, becoming an accredited Humanist wedding celebrant. In this episode we talk about side hustles, the joy of volunteering and how we can all be more inclusive. Kathryn's Website - https://www.celebrantkathryn.com/  Connect with Kathryn on Instagram 

Garry is driven by a deep belief that every single person has the right to be seen, the right to thrive and the right to live life as a whole human being and that drives everything that he does. In this episode we talk about Garry's real-life experience of putting people at the centre of the business and the incredible outcomes it can achieve.  Garry's Website - https://www.garryturner.life/ Garry's Podcast - Activating Consciousness Connect with Garry on LinkedIn

Cornelia is a positive psychologist with a specialism and track record of impact in wellbeing, resilience and positive leadership programmes. In this episode we discuss what positive leadership is and how you can bring it to work.  Cornelia's Website - https://www.cornelialucey.com/ Connect with Cornelia on LinkedIn

Ryan is a senior People Director, with a proven track record of helping to create great places to work in fast growing businesses and is passionate about creating work environments where people can do their best work. In this episode we dig into how to create the space for people to thrive.  Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn

Denise is a lawyer, entrepreneur and TV presenter who has recently created the Black Founders Hub to support the growth of Black-owned businesses. In this episode we talk about rejection and redirection.  The Black Founders Hub website Connect with Denise on LinkedIn

Chet is a business and communications coach, and founder of Realign Global. He works with entrepreneurs to realign their offerings and marketing so they both powerfully represent their value and values. In this episode we talk about Chet's manifesto and how to focus on values.  Chet's Website - https://realign.global/ Chet's Book - Work Worth Doing Connect with Chet on LinkedIn 

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In this final episode of the series we talk to Head of Men's Tennis and Captain of the Davis Cup team for Great Britain, Leon Smith. We talk all about how to supercharge your squad. Connect with Leon on Twitter Connect with Leon on Instagram

In this episode we talk to sports psychologist Dr Kate Goodger about how to get our best performance and why we might need to think about hitting pause. Connect with Kate on LinkedIn

In this episode we talk to the marvellous Janie Van Hool about the important practice of listening. Janie's Website - https://www.voicepresence.co.uk/  Connect with Janie on LinkedIn

In this episode speak to Lucy Gallagher about taking an untraditional career path and finding a joyful side hustle. Connect with Lucy on LinkedIn

In this episode of the WorkJoy Jam Podcast we talk to creativity speciality Kirk Vallis, discussing creativity & problem solving. Connect with Kirk on Twitter Connect with Kirk on LinkedIn

In this episode we talk all things leadership and the expectations we place on them in the workplace with Jo Smallwood. Connect with Jo on LinkedIn Jo's Company - https://www.maier.co.uk/ 

In this episode we talk to the amazing and creative mind that is Lizzy Nichol, discussing how to work within your values. Connect with Lizzy on Instagram

In this episode we talk with Harriet Beveridge about how to handle the tough stuff with humour. Harriet's Website - https://harrietbeveridge.com/

We talk to Simon Jones about high performance sport, authenticity and vulnerability in business. Connect on LinkedIn Connect on Twitter

This episode features the brilliant Melissa Doman and we discuss how to look after your mental health. Melissa's Website - https://melissadoman.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on LinkedIn

In this episode we speak with Sadia Salam and talk all about how to get unstuck. Sadia's Website - www.sadiasalam.com Connect with Sadia on LinkedIn

In this episode we chat with Impact Specialist Jodie Goldman about her four keys steps to create more impact, including how to "Be More Dog!" Jodi's Website - https://jodigoldman.co.uk/ Connect with Jodi on LinkedIn

In this episode we talk to Jordan Saxby about everything from psychology, neuroscience and the pressure we put ourselves under. There's even a discussion about ghosts! Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn

Hi again! In this episode, we talk to the wonderful Rimla Akhtar all about the Joy of Volunteering. Rimla's Consultancy - http://rimjhimconsulting.com/ Connect with Rimla on LinkedIn

Welcome to the WorkJoy Jam Podcast. In this episode we talk adventurer Anna McNuff about everyday adventuring! Anna's Website - https://www.annamcnuff.com/ Follow Anna's adventures on Instagram 

Welcome to the WorkJoy Jam Podcast. In this episode we talk Olympian, ex-diplomat and now coach and author, Dr Cath Bishop, about how to redefine success. Cath's Website - https://cathbishop.com/ Cath's Book - The Long Win Connect with Cath on Twitter