WorkHappy™

Helen Morris Brown
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Hosted by Helen Morris Brown, WorkHappy™ is a podcast about workplace productivity and happiness. In each episode she will be discussing issues and problems that people face in their day-to-day jobs with an invited guest. They answer questions from listeners and do their best to help people with the things that they're finding hard to resolve on their own.

Episodes

  1. 06/02/2021

    Every Day is a School Day

    Danielle Swain, who was the first ever guest on WorkHappy, returns for the final episode of Series 1. She's a learning and development expert who specialises in employee engagement and organisational development. Their discussion focusses on how to get the best out of training and development programmes. Specifically, they give advice about how to make online and face-to-face training sessions memorable, engaging and entertaining. If you'd like to contribute to the second series, or need advice about a work problem, please get in touch ask@workhappypodcast.co.uk Contact Helen via www.helenmorrisbrown.com Contact Danielle via www.complete-consulting.com Produced by Helen Morris Brown

  2. 05/18/2021

    What Organisational Psychologists Do and Why You Should Care

    In this episode Helen chats to Patricia Inez Meiring, an Organisational Psychologist who specialises in safety, human resources, and learning and development. Her work has taken her to several parts of the world including Africa, the Middle East, USA and UK. Whether you are a psychology student, thinking about studying psychology or you are in a position to employ consultants, and are wondered what a business/organisational psychologist does day-to-day, this might interest you. Helen and her guest answer a listener's question about how to get your voice heard in organisations where decision-makers appear to be out of touch with what's really going on. There is no paid content, no ads, no sponsorship. Just chat. If you need advice on a workplace issue, email ask@workhappypodcast.co.uk My guests and I would welcome the opportunity to offer you some free advice realting to your workplace problems. We will not disclose your identity if you write in about a sensitive issue. If you simply want to remain anonymous, that's OK with us. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to enter into a personal correspondence regarding your problem. Contact Helen via www.helenmorrisbrown.com Contact Patricia via www.patriciainezmeiring.com Produced by Helen Morris Brown

  3. 05/04/2021

    (Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Time Management But Were Afraid to Ask

    In this episode Helen chats to Clare Evans, author of Time Management for Dummies (UK).  This is an epsiode jammed full of tips and advice about managing time effectively including how to say NO! politely and assertively.  We answer a listener's question about how to get out of a procrastination pickle and discuss how to protect your time and health as a lot of people prepare to make a return to their office.  There is no paid content, no ads, no sponsorship. Just chat. If you need advice on a workplace issue, email ask@workhappypodcast.co.uk My guests and I would welcome the opportunity to offer you some free advice realting to your workplace problems. We will not disclose your identity if you write in about a sensitive issue. If you simply want to remain anonymous, that's OK with us. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to enter into a personal correspondence regarding your problem. Contact Helen via www.helenmorrisbrown.com Contact Clare Evans via  https://clareevans.co.uk Free time quiz can be accessed via this link: https://clareevans.co.uk/free-time-quiz/ And... Clare's FREE ebook: How to Find Time to Study   https://forms.aweber.com/form/36/2066622536.htm Produced by Helen Morris Brown

  4. 04/29/2021 ·  Bonus

    Confidence and Calm - Meditation

    This short meditation/mindfulness audio file is intended to provide you with an opportunity to take a few minutes to reflect and refocus before speaking in public. It can be helpful to take time to calm yourself and focus prior to any presentation or important meeting. You may choose to listen to this prior to a job interview. It is intended to help you in situations where nerves, anxiety or stress might get the better of you. There is no paid content, no ads, no sponsorship. Just free content. If you need advice on a workplace issue, email ask@workhappypodcast.co.uk  We promise not to disclose your identity if you write in about a sensitive issue. If you simply want to remain anonymous, that's OK with us. We read all your emails but we can't always read them all out.  Contact Helen via www.helenmorrisbrown.com Free Mental Health resources are available from these websites: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/nhs-voluntary-charity-services/charity-and-voluntary-services/get-help-from-mental-health-helplines/ https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ Produced by Helen Morris Brown

  5. 04/13/2021

    It's Okay to Not Be Okay

    In this episode Helen's guest is Kim Cox - a Director of nursing for mental health services for the Central and North West London NHS Trust. They talk about mental health at work – symptoms, signs, and things that employers and managers can do to prevent the causes of poor mental wellbeing in the workplace. They offer tips and advice about how to manage working from home and how to protect your mental wellbeing as we emerge from lockdown.  There is no paid content, no ads, no sponsorship. Just chat. If you need advice on a workplace issue, email ask@workhappypodcast.co.uk  We promise not to disclose your identity if you write in about a sensitive issue. If you simply want to remain anonymous, that's OK with us. We read all your emails but we can't always read them all out.  Contact Helen via www.helenmorrisbrown.com Free Mental Health resources are available from these websites: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/nhs-voluntary-charity-services/charity-and-voluntary-services/get-help-from-mental-health-helplines/ https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ Produced by Helen Morris Brown

  6. 03/30/2021

    Drains and Radiators

    In this solo episode, recorded the day after the 'stay at home' order was lifted in the UK, I talk directly to people who are feeling anxious about the prospect of returning to the office. The aim of this episode is to offer some practical tips about how to protect yourself against negative people - people whose superpower is to drain the energy from anybody they come in contact with. Because you can bet your bottom dollar there will be some of them waiting for you when you emerge from lockdown. There is no paid content, no ads, no sponsorship.  If you need advice on a workplace issue, email ask@workhappypodcast.co.uk  My guests and I welcome the opportunity to offer you free advice relating to your workplace problems. We will not disclose your identity if you write in about a sensitive issue. If you simply want to remain anonymous, that's OK with us. We read all your emails but we can't always read them all out.  Contact Helen via www.helenmorrisbrown.com Produced by Helen Morris Brown

  7. 03/16/2021

    A Flexible Approach to Workplace Wellbeing is the Key to Success

    In a first for WorkHappy, Helen is joined by two guests. Chief Fire Officer, Dawn Whittaker and Assistant Director of People Services, Hannah Scott-Youldon, both from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. They discuss the importance of staff inclusion, communication and recognition in relation to staff wellbeing. And all agree that when you need to boost morale, being able to help others trumps everything else.   They chat about how the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has adapted their health and wellbeing strategy over the last year to meet their staff and volunteers' needs. So, if your job or work involves helping others, or you are involved in wellbeing strategies, this episode might just interest you. There is no paid content, no ads, no sponsorship. Just chat. If you need advice on a workplace issue, email ask@workhappypodcast.co.uk  My guests and I welcome the opportunity to offer you free advice relating to your workplace problems. We will not disclose your identity if you write in about a sensitive issue. If you simply want to remain anonymous, that's OK with us. We read all your emails but we can't always read them all out.  Contact Helen via www.helenmorrisbrown.com Contact Dawn Whittaker via twitter: @CFOESFRS Contact Hannah Scott-Youldon via twitter: @HSYouldon Produced by Helen Morris Brown

  8. 03/02/2021

    Embracing Each Aspect of Your Introverted-Extroverted Self

    In this episode Helen chats to Dan Barnfield, founder and director of Developing Potential UK, about personality types - specifically the extrovert-introvert spectrum on the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). We discuss how to ensure that all personality types are included in team discussions and reassure one listener how to build confidence as a presenter, despite being an introvert. If you find yourself involved in Extraversion/Introversion debates, this might interest you. It might even provide you with some answers. There is no paid content, no ads, no sponsorship. Just chat. If you need advice on a workplace issue, email ask@workhappypodcast.co.uk My guests and I welcome the opportunity to offer you free advice relating to your workplace problems. We will not disclose your identity if you write in about a sensitive issue. If you simply want to remain anonymous, that's OK with us. We read all your emails but we can't always read them all out.  Contact Helen via www.helenmorrisbrown.com Contact Dan Barnfield via dan@developing-potential.co.uk Produced by Helen Morris Brown

  9. 02/09/2021

    Getting Things Done and Being Kind to Yourself

    In this episode Helen chats to Ed Lamont, Founder and Director of Next Action Associates about how to get things done, have time to do the things you care about, and look after your mental and physical health.  There is no paid content, no ads, no sponsorship. Just chat. We answer questions from listeners about how to stay motivated and focused while working from home, and dish out some tips and hints about how to manage your inbox. This will interest you if you're struggling to keep on top of your workload, you're finding it difficult to make time for the things you care about or you've lost your mojo.   If you need advice on a workplace issue, email ask@workhappypodcast.co.uk My guests and I would welcome the opportunity to offer you some free advice realting to your workplace problems. We will not disclose your identity if you write in about a sensitive issue. If you simply want to remain anonymous, that's OK with us. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to enter into a personal correspondence regarding your problem. Contact Helen via www.helenmorrisbrown.com Contact Ed Lamont via info@next-action.co.uk Produced by Helen Morris Brown

  10. 01/26/2021

    Presentations - Tricks of the Trade

    In this episode, Helen talks to Glyn Davies, an executive producer  at Catherine Turner Ltd. His technical expertise lies in helping other people to look their best while presenting to live audiences. The global pandemic has meant that all his events are now online. Having worked entirely in a virtual world for nearly a year, he has handy hacks for anybody using online conference platforms like Zoom. This will interest professional speakers but it's also going to help anybody who uses online conferencing platforms for meetings and presentations.  If you need advice on a workplace issue, email ask@workhappypodcast.co.uk My guests and I would welcome the opportunity to discuss, and offer our advice for, your workplace problems. Because of the potentially sensitive nature of the discussions on this podcast, all questions from contributors will be anonymised. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to enter into a personal correspondence regarding your problem. Contact Helen via www.helenmorrisbrown.com Contact Glyn Davies via http://linkedin.com/in/glyn-davies-07517b14 Produced by Helen Morris Brown

  11. 01/11/2021

    Wellbeing is Not Mindfulness at Lunch

    In this episode, Helen talks to Professor, Sir Cary Cooper, an expert in the field of organisational psychology and wellbeing. His academic research focusses on workplace stress, and as a consultant, he helps people to identify the causes of mental ill-health and advises them about how to alleviate it in their organisations. During this conversation, he explains what every organisation needs to be doing to acquire better managers. If you need advice on a workplace issue, email ask@workhappypodcast.co.uk My guests and I would welcome the opportunity to discuss, and offer our advice for, your workplace problems. Because of the potentially sensitive nature of the discussions on this podcast, all questions from contributors will be anonymised. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to enter into a personal correspondence regarding your problem. Contact Helen via www.helenmorrisbrown.com Contact Cary Cooper via www.robertsoncooper.com Produced by Helen Morris Brown

  12. 12/18/2020

    Supporting and Motivating Teams During a Pandemic

    In this episode, Helen talks to Danielle Swain, a learning and development expert who specialises in employee engagement and organisational development. Their discussion focusses on leadership, communication and how managers can support their staff effectively and enable them to be more satisfied and productive at work. If you'd like advice about a workplace problem, you can get in touch ask@workhappypodcast.co.uk Because of the potentially sensitive nature of the discussions on this podcast, all questions from contributers will be anonymised.  Contact Helen via www.helenmorrisbrown.com Contact Danielle via www.complete-consulting.com Produced by Helen Morris Brown

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Hosted by Helen Morris Brown, WorkHappy™ is a podcast about workplace productivity and happiness. In each episode she will be discussing issues and problems that people face in their day-to-day jobs with an invited guest. They answer questions from listeners and do their best to help people with the things that they're finding hard to resolve on their own.

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  • Creator
    Helen Morris Brown
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
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