Episodes

How do we unlock the power of self-talk? In this episode, I share a tool that will help manage these critical voices. Leveraging the often hidden gifts of these voices will help you feel more confident about life. I share an example of one of my inner critics, the "Army Major General", and how I use this tool to manage him. Join my weekly email list for more tips and stories Check out how to work with me Email stories, thoughts or fave tune to catherine@conversationsattheedge.co.uk Big shout ou...

In this episode, we talk about living with the condition of Bipolar with Mia Hodgkinson. We discuss the misunderstandings and misconceptions surrounding the condition. Mia explains how the language used in the workplace and in media can contribute to these misunderstandings, and how it can be harmful for people who live with these conditions. We talk about Mia’s path to diagnosis, how telling her boss about her bipolar condition went horribly wrong. She shares her tips on what to do if a colleag...

In this episode, we talk about racism through understanding the experience of my guest, Michelle Tackie Obende. The conversation delves into the subtle ways that racism can show up in the workplace, such as microaggressions and the "angry black woman" trope. The conversation touches on the idea of intersectionality and how different identities intersect and can affect how one experiences and perceives discrimination. The episode aims to shine a light on the often-unspoken truth of racism in the...

Giving feedback can often be such a difficult conversation to have that people might want to avoid it. Be sure to check out the previous episode 11 for more tips and insight into navigating hard conversations. In this episode, we’ll take a deep dive into “COIN”, an important tool that can help you approach this kind of experience, and I’ll provide examples of how this process can work for managers, team leaders, and executive professionals. Join my weekly email list for more tips and stories Ch...

Are you tired of struggling with difficult workplace conversations? Do you want to learn how to deal with feedback and professionalism in a way that benefits everyone? In this episode of our podcast, I'll talk with Ghilaine Chan, a project manager and expert in expectation setting. She shares her experiences and insights on how to treat employees so that they will be there for you when you need them, as well as how to navigate difficult feedback conversations. She also discusses the importance ...

Attention all Monday haters, clock watchers and victims of feeling “meh” at work, in this episode, I’ll tell you how to know if you are in a career rut. I’ll explain the symptoms of the four typical kinds of career ruts that I’ve seen in my coaching, so that you can find awareness of which one you’re in and hopefully see your way out of it. Whether you love your environment but hate the role you’re in, or vice-versa, or maybe you just plain hate all of it, I will provide some questions you can ...

In this episode, we'll be discussing the power of great questions and how they can help us overcome feelings of stuckness. These types of questions are open-ended and encourage reflection, and can be truly transformative when we use them to address specific challenges. I'll share my top five powerful questions that I use with myself and my clients to help us get unstuck and move forward. Join my weekly email list for more tips and stories Check out how to work with me Email stories, thoughts o...

What prompts someone to leave the safety of a well-paid corporate job, and start her own business? With this week’s guest, Chantel Botha, we find out what prompted her to do just this, and what she’s learnt about herself and leadership on her 8 year journey to build her company Brandlove. She’ll reveal how an emergency rescue mission was necessary to save her soul. We discuss why love is the catalyst to bring more of our craft to the world and finding alignment between your purpose and your com...

A year-end reflection process is a great way of allowing ourselves to get caught up with ourselves. So while you’re hopefully taking some time off during the holidays or before 2023 kicks into full swing, I’m revealing some of the different ways people process the previous year so that they can feel fresh and excited about the year ahead. In addition to the value of a year-end reflection, I’ll suggest some of the questions that make sense to ask yourself, along with when, where, and how to do i...

With all of the working environments that use their feedback process as a tool to create a culture of fear, and if you’ve ever tried to navigate a job in that kind of place, you’ll be happy to hear what Sophie Andrews has to say in this episode. She’s the Head of People at Clarasys, an international consulting firm, where they empower their people to drive their own growth and expertise. We discuss the difference between feedback and learning dialogues, why those conversations can be difficult,...

Does your stomach drop when it’s time for your performance review at work? Feedback in organizations has a bad rap - mostly well deserved. Very few of us receive constructive feedback that supports career goals and ambitions. In this episode, I will help you understand why feedback is stressful, understand the pros and cons of different types of feedback, and you’ll get clear steps on how to get the feedback you need to grow in your career. The three tools mentioned are: Insights - https://ww...

Many people think that expressing feelings at work, especially if they are negative emotions, are a big no-no. There’s at least 5 myths that I’ve come up with that I’m going to help you toss out of your thoughts. I’ll explain how to go about regulating your emotions so that you aren’t being run by them. The ability to recognise, manage and understand your emotions is at the heart of an emotional intelligent human. Expressing the feels can also help us connect and strengthen relationships. So be...

Welcome to my podcast where I’ll be your wingwoman. My aim is to help you put the mojo back into your career and life. In this episode, I’ll tell you a little bit about me and my leadership journey from 20 years in technology and management to now coaching clients to become the best leaders they can be. I’ll explain why this podcast is different from other podcasts about leadership and give you a preview of some of the topics you can expect to come up in future episodes. I’ll be sharing all of ...

Why do people stay in jobs that they don’t actually like? Many people fall out of alignment with their jobs. I’ll give you 9 reasons that I’ve heard time and again from my clients that have prevented them from starting a new meaningful chapter in their work life and then I’ll tell you how to get past those falsities. If any of these reasons resonate with you, I’ll help you to take an honest review of your situation to prepare for making a change in your life. Whether you think that you’re not r...

In this episode, in the company of my guest Caley Dimmock, we explore the upsides and downsides of being a freelancer; how worst case scenarios can be your best friend; and how freelancing evolves along with your relationship with failure. Caley Dimmock is a multi-six figure freelancer providing clients across the globe with market business coaching services. Knowing she wanted to be an entrepreneur from the age of 4, she got into the world of full-time self-employment in 2017 and hasn’t looked...

An unfiltered podcast of stories, strategies and inspiration from other humans navigating work, life and career. If you are feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, lost or lonely in your career, and sick and tired feeling like this, then this podcast is for you. Expect no holds barred stories with possible swearing, tears, life lessons and laughter. Learn from others’ personal stories about their careers. Learn tools and tips to give you the confidence to grow in your career. I'll discuss the diff...