Favourite Positions
Favourite Positions is a platform and podcast designed to help you find your dream role.
Founded by Alex Young in 2022, the platform was born from her own frustration with outdated career advice and rigid workplace expectations. Early in her career, Alex was often told she was “too young” to lead or made to feel uncomfortable in environments rife with sexism and performative policies. Like many, she was left disillusioned – not by hard work itself, but by systems that held people back.
Instead of conforming, she looked to those building better businesses – the founders, leaders and creatives shaping inclusive, purpose-led workplaces that prioritise well-being, impact and autonomy. Their stories lit the path forward.
Favourite Positions began as a way to share those stories – and has since grown into a trusted space for candid conversations about work, identity and ambition in a changing world.
Today, Favourite Positions is home to a growing community of over 10,000 people.
Alex’s work has been featured by the BBC, Channel 4, Cosmopolitan, Metro and Start Up Magazine. She is the recipient of the Excellence Scholarship at Imperial College London, where she’s continuing to grow the platform alongside her MBA.
Tune in for honest episodes that showcase the people reimagining work for a new generation.
Whether you’re early in your career, switching paths or leading a team, Favourite Positions is here to help you carve your own path and find work that truly fits.
Favourite Positions
Episode 10: Work In Progress - Alex Young
đź’¬ Summary
In this special solo episode of Work in Progress, Alex takes a step back to reflect on the biggest lessons learned so far from the series. Instead of interviewing a guest, this episode brings together the key themes that have emerged from conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs and career shapers about how work is changing and what it takes to thrive today.
From the rise of AI and shifting career paths to the importance of personal brand and self-care, Alex shares insights, stories and practical advice to help you future-proof your career.
đź’ˇ Takeaways
- Work is changing faster than ever – AI isn’t replacing jobs, it’s reshaping them
- Dream jobs aren’t found, they’re built through curiosity, experimentation and values
- Personal brand is career insurance – even one thoughtful post a month builds credibility
- Sharing your learning journey makes you memorable and trusted, not just your wins
- CVs, cover letters and interviews still matter, but they need to work harder than ever
- Thriving at work comes down to clarity, connection and visibility once you’re in the role
- Success without self-care doesn’t last – boundaries, routines and rest are strategic
- The most future-proof skills remain human: creativity, empathy, adaptability
đź•’ Chapters
- Why this episode is different and what it covers
- The biggest shifts in work: remote, balance, and AI
- Discovering and pursuing your dream job in a non-linear world
- Building a personal brand that works for you (including Grace’s example)
- How to strengthen your CV, cover letter and interview performance
- Thriving once you’ve landed the role: clarity, connection and visibility
- Balancing work with self-care to prevent burnout
- Closing reflections on the series and what’s coming next
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