Working It Out Emily Cohen

In the very first episode, Emily speaks to Sophie, a trainee solicitor, about the moments when she questioned whether she was good enough to be in this role.  We discuss having greater responsibility, gaining the confidence to attempt tasks by yourself and knowing when to ask for help.
Article mentioned: https://www.thejobnetwork.com/i-have-no-idea-what-im-doing-112016/. 
Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast. 
Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

Emily is joined by Kobina, who talks about his experience of working in a school. We discuss the impact that being over-worked and underpaid had on his mental health. Other topics include; being unable to recognise when your employer is taking advantage of you, and not wanting to speak up about your hours for fear of seeming “difficult”. 
Article mentioned: https://www.topresume.com/career-advice/passion-exploitation-at-work.
Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

Emily chats to Lucy about her decision to resign from her job in investment banking. She explains why she left this role, and how she gained the courage to do so.  We also discuss how it feels to quit a job without having another one lined up. 
Article mentioned: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/employee-job-quit-pay-rise-survey-results-spana-a8829601.html
Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

Emily talks to BeoBia founder, Thomas Constant, about his choice between taking a more traditional job in a big organisation, and following his dream to start his own company. We also discuss the decisions we have to make when we are still in education and how these can impact our careers later down the line. Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.
BeoBia’s first product is now live and available so check it out here: https://lnkd.in/d8ujPNg.

Emily speaks to Francesca about how she has managed to find a good work-life balance during the first year of her graduate scheme to qualify as a chartered surveyor. They discuss how to fit in the various elements that we have to factor into the working week. These include; work events, family time, social plans and having time to yourself. 

Article mentioned: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/w/work-life-balance. 

Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

Emily is joined by TV Director Ruth Wilson, who talks about the differences that she has noticed whilst working with people of various generations. We discuss attitudes towards well-being, openness to change, entitlement, and need for praise and validation. Article mentioned: https://www.martecgroup.com/the-work-culture-divide-boomers-vs-millennials/.
Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.