Love Your Work!

Rachel Sparkes

Podcast created by Work Content Creator & Your HR Bestie from Big Tech Rachel Sparkes: Helping ambitious professionals succeed in the corporate world with purpose, creativity, and humanity — no burnout, no selling out.

  1. JAN 18

    When Was the Last Time You Looked at Your Whole Life, Not Just Your Career?

    Summary In this episode of the Love Your Work podcast, Rachel Sparks shares her transformative 'Review and Renew' workshop, a personal development practice she conducts with her girlfriends. After a refreshing break in Australia, Rachel dives into the concept of the life wheel, a tool that helps individuals assess various aspects of their lives, such as health, relationships, and personal growth. By rating each area on a scale from 0 to 10, participants can reflect on their happiness and identify areas that may need improvement. Rachel emphasizes the importance of recognising the multiple facets of life beyond just work, encouraging listeners to appreciate the abundance in their lives while also acknowledging areas for growth.The episode also covers the fun and creative aspect of vision boarding, where Rachel and her friends gather to visualize their goals and intentions for the upcoming year. This collaborative process not only fosters deeper connections among friends but also serves as a powerful tool for setting intentions and manifesting desires. Rachel invites listeners to engage in their own review processes and shares resources for creating personalised vision boards, reinforcing the idea that these practices can lead to a more fulfilling and intentional life.Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Review and Renew Workshop 01:32 Understanding the Life Wheel 03:56 Setting Intentions and Goals 04:49T he Fun of Vision Boarding 06:44 Engaging with the Process

    6 min
  2. 12/02/2025

    Interview with Kirryn Zerna, Communications Expert and Speaker onThe Connect Effect: Why Human Connection Is Your Workplace Superpower in the Age of AI

    In this conversation, Rachel Sparkes and Kirryn Zerner explore the critical importance of human connection in the workplace, especially in the age of AI. They discuss Kirryn's transition from corporate communications to keynote speaking, the significance of building trust and connection within teams, and how to engage multiple generations in the workplace. Kirryn shares insights on creating memorable experiences at conferences and the need for leaders to test their assumptions about team dynamics and communication. The discussion emphasizes the balance between leveraging technology and maintaining authentic human interactions. Takeaways We're living in a paradox of digital connection and workplace disconnection.Human connection is a competitive edge in the age of AI.Career transitions require grit and determination.Imagining your future can help clarify your career path.It's essential to create rituals that reinforce team identity.Trust is built through consistent human interactions.Generational differences can be seen as superpowers in the workplace.Conferences should be experiential to foster connection.Feedback is crucial for leaders to understand their impact.Technology should enhance, not replace, human connection.Resources Connect with Kirryn Zerna here Website - https://www.kirrynzerna.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirrynzerna/

    47 min

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Podcast created by Work Content Creator & Your HR Bestie from Big Tech Rachel Sparkes: Helping ambitious professionals succeed in the corporate world with purpose, creativity, and humanity — no burnout, no selling out.