Inspiring Working Lives
Inspiring Working Lives is the podcast that dives into the real stories behind the job titles. Each episode features honest conversations with inspiring leaders across the public and not-for-profit sectors — exploring how they got to where they are, the challenges they've faced, the advice they’d give to others, and their take on the future of work.
Whether you're climbing the ladder, changing direction or simply curious about the people shaping our workplaces, Inspiring Working Lives offers insight, inspiration and a reminder that no two career journeys are the same.
Inspiring Working Lives
Latest Episodes
S03 E06 | More Than Clutter: Megan Karnes on Understanding Hoarding and Changing Lives
In this episode of Inspiring Working Lives, Dan Taylor sits down with Megan Karnes, founder of Hoard UK, to explore the realities of hoarding, mental health and the power of turning lived experience into meaningful change.Megan shares h...
S03 E05 | Start Small, Think Big: Hayden Taylor on Building Unlock
In this episode of Inspiring Working Lives, we speak with Hayden Taylor, Co-Founder and CEO of Unlock, about building a social enterprise dedicated to helping young people access opportunities, develop confidence, and achieve their pot...
S03 E04 | Everyone Deserves to Be Heard: John Wheeler's Leadership Journey
What does it really take to make sure someone’s voice is heard? In this episode of Inspiring Working Lives, Dan Taylor sits down with John Wheeler, CEO of Advocacy for All, for a conversation about leadership, but more importantly, ...
S03 E03 | Community at the Heart of Change: David Sollis on Mental Health and Leadership
In this episode of Inspiring Working Lives, we speak with David Sollis, Chief Executive Officer of South East and Central Essex Mind, about community-led approaches to mental health and what effective leadership looks like in th...
S03 E02 | From Self-Doubt to CEO: Angela Foulkes CBE on Stepping Into CEO Leadership
In this episode of Inspiring Working Lives, we speak with Angela Foulkes CBE, Chief Executive and Principal of The Sheffield College, about her journey from Vice Principal to CEO and what stepping into senior leadership in further education rea...
