WorkLife Stories from School of WorkLife
Character-Driven WorkLife Stories That Shift How You Think
Short, character-driven stories about real WorkLife challenges — how we communicate, lead, make decisions, and navigate what happens at work.
Each story shows a moment where something shifts: a conversation changes, an idea lands, a different approach opens up.
Working examples you can recognise and use — designed to be useful immediately.
The stories explore five themes, each a different lens on the same essential question:
How do we create WorkLives that matter?
Self-Discovery — understanding what truly matters to you.
Book Club Books — learning from the wisdom found in great books.
The Art of WorkLife Storytelling — crafting your distinctive narratives.
Character Traits — enhancing your natural strengths.
Mental Health and Wellbeing — navigating workplace wellbeing challenges.
Every episode is complete and free to listen.
Each story connects to a full Story Lesson — a deeper, structured resource with frameworks, reflection, and practical application.
And for those who want to go deeper still, Story Lessons connect to Guided Programmes — comprehensive learning journeys available at School of WorkLife.
New episodes every Tuesday.
WorkLife Stories from School of WorkLife
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