Work is Weird Now

In this episode of ⁠Work is Weird Now⁠ hosts ⁠Alice Phillips⁠ and ⁠Dan Emery⁠ engage with ⁠Ellen Donnelly⁠, founder of ⁠The Ask⁠ and creator of ⁠Monday Mornings⁠.

They explore the evolving landscape of work, the rise of mass entrepreneurialism, and the blending of personal and professional lives.

Ellen shares her journey from a conventional career path to embracing flexibility and entrepreneurship, discussing the traits that contribu...

Today’s guest is Simon Lamb, founder and CEO of Purposeful Change, a consultancy that supercharges company culture and helps leaders, teams and organisations thrive in times of change.

Simon has worked with some of the world’s most valuable brands – Microsoft, Nike and HSBC to name a few – and through his work, has touched the lives of more than half a million people in more than 50 countries.

Learn more about Simon and his work here...

In this episode of Work is Weird Now, business incubator consultant Richard Hubbard shares his career journey, reflecting on his experiences from the non-profit sector to the construction industry. He discusses the challenges of leadership, adaptability in midlife, and the importance of personal growth.

Richard emphasises the role of pride and status in his career, revealing how his early experiences shaped his approach to leadershi...

All of our guests so far on the Work is Weird Now podcast have touched on the physical workplace, so it made sense that we opened up the conversation around the role the office will play in the future of work.

To explore the topic, we invited workplace strategy expert, Leeson Medhurst to explore the evolving dynamics of workplace design and strategy, emphasising the importance of hybrid work policies, employee well-being, and the r...

This episode takes an unexpected yet fascinating turn as we meet Aimee O’Keefe, founder of Committed Nutrition. Aimee’s impressive career includes roles as:

Performance Nutritionist for England’s Red Roses (women's national rugby team), Williams F1 racing and creator of Manchester United Women's nutrition department, and founder of Female Football Nutrition, dedicated to unlocking nutrition from grassroots sports.

Why is this relevan...

In this episode of Work Is Weird Now, hosts Alice and Dan sit down with Founder at Marvel FMCG Rich Howell to explore a bold shift in workplace culture: the four-day work week.

As the leader of a UK based recruitment company, Rich shares how his ADHD diagnosis and recent ADHD burnout shaped his decision to prioritise employee well-being - challenging outdated work models and embracing a more flexible future.

Together, they break dow...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alastair Moore, a leading figure in AI and machine learning, entrepreneur, investor, and educator, to explore how AI is reshaping industries, jobs, and society.

From the rapid evolution of AI capabilities to its impact on white-collar jobs by 2030, Alastair shares insights on both the utopian and dystopian possibilities of AI-driven work. He discusses the need for education reform, ethical consi...

This week on Work is Weird Now, hosts Dan Emery and Alice Phillips are joined by⁠ Tobi Crosbie⁠, CEO and founder of Making Moves, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, parenting and purpose.

Over the course of a decade – Tobi has led his business through significant evolution. In this episode, he reflects on:

• Dad first, always
• His shift to an outward facing CEO and building a personal brand
• Pressure and the mental load men...

From corporate marketing director to founder of The Womenhood, Jess Rad is unapologetically outspoken on the unspoken. In this conversation, she opens up about the realities of menopause, neurodiversity, and how we can all be better allies in the workplace.

In this episode we explore: 🔹 The impact of menopause on women’s careers 🔹 The importance of neurodiversity in building truly inclusive workplaces 🔹 Why curiosity and open dia...

This week on Work is Weird Now, hosts Dan Emery and Alice Phillips are joined by⁠ Tobi Crosbie⁠, CEO and founder of Making Moves, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, parenting and purpose.

Over the course of a decade – Tobi has led his business through significant evolution. In this episode, he reflects on:

• Dad first, always
• His shift to an outward facing CEO and building a personal brand
• Pressure and the mental load men...

Christian Hunt⁠ says it loud: “Employees aren’t robots. So why design systems like they are?”

This one’s for anyone who’s ever sat through a soul-sucking induction session or tried to enforce a compliance policy that no one reads.

We’re talking behavioural science, hiring myths, AI risks, and the very weird future of work.

We’re diving into:

👉 Why 100% compliance isn’t realistic

👉 How induction training shapes culture

👉 The weird bea...

What if the thing holding you back... isn’t real?

In this powerful conversation, business strategist and mindset coach Nicola Charlotte breaks down how invisible scripts shape our careers - and how to rewrite them.

In this episode we cover:

• The myth of “hustle = success”
• Why high-achievers struggle with asking for help
• How side hustles can be a source of fulfilment, not just income
• Why aligning your values with your career matters m...

What an episode this week - from AI in the recruitment process, hot off the press 2025 salary trends, to exploring whether it’s a straightforward transition to step back into the corporate world after freelancing or consulting, this episode covers it all. Thanks to Charlie and Charlotte from 3Search for your insights.

You can find 3Search and connect with Charlie and Charlotte by following the links below:

⁠3Search⁠⁠Charlie Rawstron ...