Episodes

Feb. 12, 2025

24: Wendy & Kate's Takeaways - Part 4

It’s the end of season 1 of Safe Space from the Workplace. In this episode Wendy and Kate close the season with some listener feedback, stories of toxic workplaces including Harrods and some information on the best companies…
Feb. 5, 2025

23 - Sobanan Talks About Breakthrough Social Enterprise

In this episode, Sobanan, the CEO of Breakthrough Social Enterprise, shares his inspiring journey from growing up in an underserved community in Northwest London to becoming a leader in bridging the gap between today's peopl…
Jan. 29, 2025

22. Toni Talks About Neurodiversity in the Workplace

In this episode, Toni Horne, a neurodiversity consultant, coach, keynote speaker, and newly published children's book author, shares her journey from a 17-year banking career to becoming a passionate advocate for neurodiverg…
Jan. 23, 2025

21. Rob & Alice Talk About De-stressing Organisations

Rob Anderson and Alice Phillips, co-founders of Stillness Partners, discuss the growing issue of stress in the workplace and their top-down approach to alleviating it. They explain how traditional well-being initiatives ofte…
Jan. 15, 2025

20. Lea Talks About Empowering Solopreneurs

From Boredom to Business: Lea Turner's Journey to Empowering Entrepreneurs Lea Turner shares her journey from various unfulfilling jobs to becoming a successful LinkedIn trainer and founder of The Holt, a community for smal…
Jan. 8, 2025

19. Matt Talks About Leaving The Army on Medical Grounds

In this episode, Matt McGinn, a 26-year Army veteran and now Managing Director of Global Protect Security, shares his life story from joining the military inspired by his family to facing unexpected medical retirement due to…
Jan. 1, 2025

18. Wendy & Kate's New Year Takeaways

This episode of Safe Space from the Workplace is a summary episode of the last 5 episodes, where Wendy and Kate discuss key points and what they have learnt from each. You can email your questions and dilemmas to us on safe…
Dec. 26, 2024

17. C.I.C : Lucy Talks About Domestic Abuse

Lucy Wade, the creator of 'You Don't Own Me,' a comprehensive website on domestic abuse, discusses her initiatives including the 'Let's Talk' series and podcast 'Dip In and Out with Lucy.'  The conversation explores how dom…
Dec. 19, 2024

16. Simon Talks About Sleep Strength

Simon, a psychotherapist and life coach, shares his journey and professional techniques to improve sleep quality. Through his company, Clear Talking, he focuses on practical therapy with short-term goals and transitions to l…
Dec. 13, 2024

15. Sherry Talks about Educating Leaders

In this episode, Sherry White, owner of Oxford People Solutions, provides insights into her consultancy work, which helps small businesses navigate HR and health & safety challenges. Sherry emphasises the importance of emp…
Dec. 6, 2024

14. Rebecca Talks About Writing Kick Ass CVs

In this episode, Rebecca Pay, founder of Pay for Precision, discusses her journey from proofreading to specialising in CV writing and career coaching, particularly for senior leaders and directors.  Rebecca talks about the …
Nov. 27, 2024

13. Anwen Talks About Empowering Leaders

In this episode, Anwen Bottois, a leadership success coach and founder of Purple Sky Consulting, shares her inspiring journey from an HR director to starting her own leadership development and coaching organisation.  Anwen …
Nov. 20, 2024

12. Wendy & Kate Takeaways - Part 2

This episode of Safe Space from the Workplace is a summary episode of the last 5 episodes, where Wendy and Kate discuss key points and what they have learnt from each. You can email your questions and dilemmas to us on safe…
Nov. 13, 2024

11. Charity : Action Against Stalking

In this episode, Karen Fullerton-Chalmers, the Prevention and Community Engagement Manager at Action Against Stalking, discusses the history, mission, and services of the charity. Founded in 2014 by stalking survivor Ann Mou…
Nov. 6, 2024

10. Natalie Talks About Grievances

In this episode, Natalie Ellis, founder and director of Rebox HR, discusses the intricacies of handling grievances in the workplace. Based in Daventry, Northamptonshire, Rebox HR supports small businesses across the UK with …
Oct. 30, 2024

9. Pamela Talks About Menopause

Pamela Windle, a Certified Woman's Health Coach from Nottingham, discusses her personal and professional journey addressing women's health issues, particularly menopause, in the workplace.  Pamela shares her story from stru…
Oct. 23, 2024

8. Maddy Talks About Neurodiversity

In this episode, Maddy Alexander Grout, an ADHD money and business specialist, shares her insights and personal experiences with neurodiversity in the workplace. She discusses the importance of recognizing and leveraging the…
Oct. 16, 2024

7. Amitty Talks About Gender Taboo

In this episode, Amitty, the founder of Mangrove, shares her experiences of dealing with challenging workplace environments, particularly focusing on women's health issues and mental health in the tech and fintech industries…
Oct. 9, 2024

6. Wendy & Kate's takeaways - Part 1

This episode of Safe Space from the Workplace is a summary episode of the last 5 episodes, where Wendy and Kate discuss key points and what they have learnt from each. You can email your questions and dilemmas to us on safe…
Oct. 3, 2024

5. Charity : Tough Enough to Care

Trigger warning : Discussions include experiences of suicide.  In this heartfelt conversation, Stu and Alex, the founder and Chief Development Officer of Tough Enough to Care, share their personal journeys and the mission b…
Sept. 25, 2024

4. Tineke Talks about Redundancy Red Flags

Navigating Redundancy and Career Transformations with Tineke Thomas In this episode, Tineke Thomas, a career and creativity coach, discusses how to handle job redundancy and transform career challenges into opportunities. S…
Sept. 18, 2024

3. Mouna Talks about Avoiding Burnout

In this episode of the 'Safe Space from the Workplace' podcast, we speak with Mouna Laaragat a trauma-informed mindset coach and founder of The Grit Makers. Mouna shares her insights and expertise on burnout, highlighting ea…
Sept. 11, 2024

2. Helen Talks about Upward Bullying

In this episode, Helen Rimmer, founder of the Kind, Brave Leader and author of 'The Kind Librarian,' shares her journey of dealing with workplace toxicity, legacy toxicity, and upward bullying. With a background in the psych…