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John Hawker
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Welcome to JobsWorth, a podcast filled with stories from people changing their relationship with work, inspiring others to do the same Visit the JobsWorth website; https://www.jobs-worth.com/ Watch JobsWorth on YouTube; www.youtube.com/@jobsworthpodcastFollow JobsWorth on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/jobsworthpodcast/?hl=enFollow me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhawker/ Follow me on TikTok; https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltechcollective Subscribe to my newsletter 'The Job Journal from GTC'; https://tinyurl.com/TheJobJournalFromGTC Learn more about my proper job; https://www.globaltechcollective.com/

  1. JobsWorth - Dan Nunn & Kane Read - When It’s Not the Job… It’s the Environment

    1 DAY AGO

    JobsWorth - Dan Nunn & Kane Read - When It’s Not the Job… It’s the Environment

    This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined by Dan Nunn and Kane Reed, founders of 5 Physio.  Both Dan and Kane knew from a young age that physiotherapy was the path they wanted to follow. What’s interesting is how that shared direction played out… through different environments, frustrations within the profession, and eventually coming back together to build something of their own.  We talk about the realities of working in physio, from early experiences in the NHS to recognising the limitations within the industry and deciding to take a different route.  We also get into what it’s like building a business with a friend, how they found their roles, navigated early friction, and built a partnership based on trust and clear “lanes”.  Along the way, we touch on mistakes, growth, and why sometimes it’s not the job you fall out of love with… it’s where you’re doing it.  Please enjoy… Dan and Kane.  The JobsWorth website is here www.jobs-worth.com Watch the show on YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@jobsworthpodcast Follow the show on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/jobsworthpodcast/?hl=en Follow me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhawker/ Follow me on TikTok; https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltechcollective Subscribe to my newsletter 'The Job Journal from GTC'; https://subscribepage.io/TheJobJournal Learn more about my proper job; https://www.globaltechcollective.com/ Contact the show on hello@jobs-worth.com

    1hr 31min
  2. JobsWorth - Kelcie John-Lewis - From Job to Job to Finding What Fits

    29 APR

    JobsWorth - Kelcie John-Lewis - From Job to Job to Finding What Fits

    This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined by Kelcie John-Lewis.  Kelcie is a portrait photographer, mum of two and founder of The Luna Edit, a vintage jewellery brand built around antique and second-hand lockets.  In this episode, we talk about Kelcie’s colourful career journey, from office jobs and car dealerships to swimming teaching, photography and eventually building a brand that brings together her love of portraits, storytelling and vintage jewellery. We discuss the feeling of dreading work, the pressure to accept that unhappiness is just part of adult life, and why knowing what you don’t want can be just as important as knowing what you do.  Kelcie also shares how The Luna Edit came to life, why lockets became her thing, and what it feels like to finally find work that makes sense.  We also get into: ● Changing direction more than once  ● Finding purpose through work  ● Starting something while raising children  ● Building a brand through Instagram  ● The magic of old jewellery, photographs and memory  Please enjoy… Kelcie John-Lewis.  Find out more about this week’s guest here  https://www.thelunaedit.com/  https://www.instagram.com/the.lunaedit/  The JobsWorth website is here www.jobs-worth.com Watch the show on YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@jobsworthpodcast Follow the show on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/jobsworthpodcast/?hl=en Follow me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhawker/ Follow me on TikTok; https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltechcollective Subscribe to my newsletter 'The Job Journal from GTC'; https://subscribepage.io/TheJobJournal Learn more about my proper job; https://www.globaltechcollective.com/ Contact the show on hello@jobs-worth.com

    1hr 17min
  3. JobsWorth - Jordan Gray - A Career in Music, Comedy and Beyond

    22 APR

    JobsWorth - Jordan Gray - A Career in Music, Comedy and Beyond

    This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined by Jordan Gray.  Jordan is a musical comedian, writer and performer whose career has taken her from fronting a death metal band as a teenager, to releasing multiple albums, reaching the semi-finals of The Voice, and going on to create her Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated show Is It A Bird?  In this episode, we explore what that journey has really looked like. From finding early validation through music, to building a career in the industry, experiencing the reality of success and how that can feel very different behind the scenes.  We also talk about the moment things started to feel a bit flat, despite everything appearing to go in the right direction, and what led her to step away from music and move into comedy.  Along the way, we get into identity, performance, the pressure that comes with being seen, and how her relationship with work has evolved over time.  There are also some brilliant moments throughout from school death metal bands to live performance stories and everything in between.  Please enjoy… Jordan Gray.  The JobsWorth website is here www.jobs-worth.com Watch the show on YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@jobsworthpodcast Follow the show on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/jobsworthpodcast/?hl=en Follow me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhawker/ Follow me on TikTok; https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltechcollective Subscribe to my newsletter 'The Job Journal from GTC'; https://subscribepage.io/TheJobJournal Learn more about my proper job; https://www.globaltechcollective.com/ Contact the show on hello@jobs-worth.com

    1hr 31min
  4. JobsWorth - Carol Smillie - On Work, Family and Finding What Comes Next

    15 APR

    JobsWorth - Carol Smillie - On Work, Family and Finding What Comes Next

    This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined by Carol Smillie.  Best known for presenting Changing Rooms at its peak, Carol’s career has taken her from modelling to television, into business, and now into a completely different chapter as a humanist celebrant.  In this episode, we talk about how those transitions actually happened… not as part of a grand plan, but by taking opportunities, backing herself, and figuring things out along the way.  We get into the reality behind some of her biggest career moments, including landing her early TV roles, the success of Changing Rooms, and what it was like working in television at that time.  But we also explore what came next.  Carol shares her experience of starting and growing a business from scratch, the role naivety can play when trying something new, and why having control over your time and work has become more important as her career has evolved.  We also talk about:  ● The importance of confidence and people skills early on  ● Learning on the job and adapting as you go  ● The value of being easy to work with  ● Why not every opportunity needs to be taken  ● Finding work that fits around life, not the other way round  There are also some brilliant stories along the way… including the audition that nearly went wrong, and what actually got her the job.  This is a conversation about longevity, perspective, and building a working life that changes as you do.  Please enjoy…Carol Smillie  The JobsWorth website is here www.jobs-worth.com Watch the show on YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@jobsworthpodcast Follow the show on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/jobsworthpodcast/?hl=en Follow me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhawker/ Follow me on TikTok; https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltechcollective Subscribe to my newsletter 'The Job Journal from GTC'; https://subscribepage.io/TheJobJournal Learn more about my proper job; https://www.globaltechcollective.com/ Contact the show on hello@jobs-worth.com

    1hr 27min
  5. JobsWorth - Damien Stone - Why Careers Don’t Have to Follow a Straight Line

    8 APR

    JobsWorth - Damien Stone - Why Careers Don’t Have to Follow a Straight Line

    This week on JobsWorth, I sit down with Damien Stone, founder of Braestone. Damien’s career hasn’t followed a straight line. From starting out on construction sites to building a career in the fitness industry, travelling the world, and eventually returning to construction to build his own business… his journey is a great example of what work can really look like over time. Along the way, he’s experienced success, failure, and some tough lessons that shaped the way he now runs his business. In this episode, we talk about what it means to carve your own path, the importance of hard work and discipline, and why not having a perfectly mapped-out plan isn’t necessarily a bad thing  Damien shares how he built Braestone into a team of 30+ people, the realities of running a construction business, and the lessons he’s taken from both success and failure.   We also get into:  ● Starting out in construction and finding his own path  ● Building a career in the fitness industry and moving into management  ● Why sales skills are transferable across any industry  ● The lessons learned from business failure  ● Growing and scaling a construction business  ● Leadership, managing teams, and challenging industry stereotypes  ● Balancing work, family life, and being present  If you’ve ever felt like your career hasn’t followed a “normal” path (or you’re still figuring things out) this one’s for you.   Please enjoy…Damien Stone.  The JobsWorth website is here www.jobs-worth.com Watch the show on YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@jobsworthpodcast Follow the show on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/jobsworthpodcast/?hl=en Follow me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhawker/ Follow me on TikTok; https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltechcollective Subscribe to my newsletter 'The Job Journal from GTC'; https://subscribepage.io/TheJobJournal Learn more about my proper job; https://www.globaltechcollective.com/ Contact the show on hello@jobs-worth.com

    1hr 15min
  6. JobsWorth - Melissa Stone - Why She Left the NHS to Start an Aesthetics Business

    1 APR

    JobsWorth - Melissa Stone - Why She Left the NHS to Start an Aesthetics Business

    This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined by Melissa Stone, founder of the Melrose Clinic. After a decade working as an NHS midwife, Mel reached a point many people will recognise...dreading work, feeling stuck, and questioning whether this was really it. During a 3am night shift, she made a decision that completely changed her life. In this episode, we talk about what it’s really like working in the NHS, the pressure and burnout that comes with it, and what happens when you realise the job you once chose no longer feels right. Mel shares her journey from midwifery into medical aesthetics, building her own clinic from scratch, and learning how to run a business without any prior experience. We also get into: Leaving a “safe” career to start something newThe reality of self-employment and running a businessBalancing work, motherhood and freedomWhy success looks very different to her nowThe importance of backing yourself... even when you don’t have a planIf you’ve ever felt stuck in a job that looks good on paper but doesn’t feel right, this episode will resonate. Please enjoy...Melissa Stone. The JobsWorth website is here www.jobs-worth.com Watch the show on YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@jobsworthpodcast Follow the show on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/jobsworthpodcast/?hl=en Follow me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhawker/ Follow me on TikTok; https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltechcollective Subscribe to my newsletter 'The Job Journal from GTC'; https://subscribepage.io/TheJobJournal Learn more about my proper job; https://www.globaltechcollective.com/ Contact the show on hello@jobs-worth.com

    1hr 17min
  7. JobsWorth - Marc Barnacle & Mike Barnes- Building Something That Matters

    18 MAR

    JobsWorth - Marc Barnacle & Mike Barnes- Building Something That Matters

    This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined again by Marc and Mike, founders of Together In Musical Expression (T.I.M.E),  a music charity based in Essex that has spent more than a decade using music to bring people together and create meaningful change. T.I.M.E began with a simple belief: that music has the power to connect people in ways few other things can. What started as a small idea between friends has grown into an organisation that supports individuals and communities through creativity, collaboration and shared musical experiences. In this conversation, Marc and Mike reflect on the journey of building and sustaining a charity over the long term. We talk about the transformative impact music can have on people’s confidence, wellbeing and sense of belonging, and why that work matters now more than ever. This episode also explores: • The story behind Together In Musical Expression (T.I.M.E)  • Why music can be such a powerful tool for connection and transformation  • The realities of running and sustaining a charity  • The less visible work behind community organisations  • Why support from the community is essential for charities like T.I.M.E to survive and grow We also discuss the moments that remind them why the work matters, the responsibility that comes with building something meaningful, and what keeps them motivated after more than a decade of doing it. Whether you're interested in music, community projects, charity work, or the challenge of building something with purpose, this conversation offers an honest look at what it takes to make an impact. Please enjoy… Marc and Mike. Find out more about T.I.M.E here 👇 https://www.timemusiccharity.com/ https://www.instagram.com/timeessex/ https://www.soundbeam.co.uk/ The JobsWorth website is here www.jobs-worth.com Watch the show on YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@jobsworthpodcast Follow the show on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/jobsworthpodcast/?hl=en Follow me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhawker/ Follow me on TikTok; https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltechcollective Subscribe to my newsletter 'The Job Journal from GTC'; https://subscribepage.io/TheJobJournal Learn more about my proper job; https://www.globaltechcollective.com/ Contact the show on hello@jobs-worth.com

    1hr 15min
  8. JobsWorth - Buster- Who Wants a Real Job Anyway?

    4 MAR

    JobsWorth - Buster- Who Wants a Real Job Anyway?

    This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined by Essex-based musician, photographer, filmmaker, writer and artist Buster to explore what it really means to build a creative life and avoid what his grandad would have called a “real job”. His path to becoming a full-time creative wasn’t linear. From being an anti-authoritarian teenager at school to missing his UCAS deadline and unexpectedly landing a football scholarship in the United States, Buster’s journey took him from Essex to Ohio and eventually to six transformative years living in Hawaii. We talk about how that experience reshaped the way he sees the world, the moment creativity truly clicked for him, and why storytelling sits at the heart of everything he does, whether through music, photography, film or writing. This episode also explores: The reality of pursuing a creative careerWhether everyone is truly creativeHow to find inspiration in everyday lifeThe dangers of creating for the algorithm instead of yourselfWhy making your passion pay can sometimes strip the joy awayThe question Buster believes everyone should ask themselves: “If you had to give this up tomorrow, how would you feel?”We also discuss social media, comparison culture, financial instability, reinvesting in yourself, and the freedom and responsibility that comes with carving your own path. Whether you’re a creative professional, considering a career change, building something of your own, or simply questioning what success really means, this conversation offers an honest look at what it takes to live and work with conviction. Please enjoy… Buster. Want to find out more about Buster, his music and his many talents...you can do that here 👇 https://www.bustermeaney.com/ https://www.instagram.com/busterandthepigeons/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/busters.garden/?hl=en The JobsWorth website is here www.jobs-worth.com Watch the show on YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@jobsworthpodcast Follow the show on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/jobsworthpodcast/?hl=en Follow me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhawker/ Follow me on TikTok; https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltechcollective Subscribe to my newsletter 'The Job Journal from GTC'; https://subscribepage.io/TheJobJournal Learn more about my proper job; https://www.globaltechcollective.com/ Contact the show on hello@jobs-worth.com

    1hr 19min
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Welcome to JobsWorth, a podcast filled with stories from people changing their relationship with work, inspiring others to do the same Visit the JobsWorth website; https://www.jobs-worth.com/ Watch JobsWorth on YouTube; www.youtube.com/@jobsworthpodcastFollow JobsWorth on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/jobsworthpodcast/?hl=enFollow me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhawker/ Follow me on TikTok; https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltechcollective Subscribe to my newsletter 'The Job Journal from GTC'; https://tinyurl.com/TheJobJournalFromGTC Learn more about my proper job; https://www.globaltechcollective.com/

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  • Creator
    John Hawker
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 JobsWorth
  • Show Website
    JobsWorth

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