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Tired of professional development that talks at you instead of about the realities of your work? Not Another PD is a podcast for helping professionals who are done with overgiving, blurred boundaries, and wellbeing conversations that don’t match the systems they’re working in. Hosted by Jazmin Pursell, social worker, supervisor, and organisational consultant. The podcast explores boundaries, burnout, capacity, and leadership, and refuses the idea that good practice requires self-sacrifice. www.jazminpursell.com.au

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 58: I thought LinkedIn was a dating site. Here's what I know now.

    Episode 58: I thought LinkedIn was a dating site. Here's what I know now. When I first heard about LinkedIn, I genuinely thought it was some kind of professional dating site! I was sceptical about people knowing where I worked, what qualifications I had, and I even worried about people using that information to stalk me. Seven years later, my perspective has certainly changed! But it got me thinking. How many helping professionals are holding back from using LinkedIn because of their beliefs, assumptions or concerns about being visible online? In this short solo episode of Not Another PD, I'm sharing how my perspective on LinkedIn has evolved since 2019 and exploring some common concerns I hear from social workers, counsellors, allied health professionals, students and leaders. Perhaps you've thought: "Who am I to share my opinion?" "I'm not experienced enough." "What if my manager or colleagues see what I post?" "What if someone disagrees with me?" "I don't have anything interesting to share." Sound familiar? We explore how these beliefs influence our willingness to engage professionally online, why LinkedIn doesn't have to be all about self-promotion, and how it can support professional learning, connections and career development. I also share practical ways to start participating without posting every day or becoming a content creator. Whether you're a student, frontline practitioner, leader or business owner, there's no single right way to use LinkedIn. Three questions to reflect on: What's one belief you currently hold about LinkedIn? Where did that belief come from, and is it actually true? What's one small, manageable action you could take to engage differently? Perhaps you could update your profile, comment on a colleague's post or share a useful professional resource. You don't have to do everything at once. Start small and build from where you are. If you'd like to explore these ideas further, I'd love you to join me for my upcoming live masterclass! Let's Talk LinkedIn: LinkedIn Fundamentals for Helping Professionals: Tuesday 24 November 2026 90-minute live masterclass | $129 AUD Designed for helping professionals working across social work, counselling, allied health, disability, health and community services. We'll explore: Mindset barriers and limiting beliefs Professional ethics and boundaries on LinkedIn How much personal information to share Practical ways to increase professional visibility and engagement Using LinkedIn in a way that works for your professional role You'll receive a PDF workbook with practical activities and reflection questions, plus the opportunity to pre-submit questions. This isn't a technical tutorial or a lesson in becoming a LinkedIn influencer. It's about using LinkedIn in a way that's relevant, ethical and comfortable for you. Find out more and register for the Let's Talk LinkedIn MASTERCLASS What's your biggest challenge when it comes to LinkedIn? Are you hesitant to post, unsure what to share or worried about what others might think? Perhaps there's something about LinkedIn you've always wanted to ask. I'd genuinely love to hear your thoughts and questions, particularly as I prepare for the upcoming masterclass. I'd love to hear from you! Socialise with Jazmin: Email me: contact@jazminpursell.com.au Instagram LinkedIn Thanks so much for tuning in to another episode of Not Another PD! I hope this conversation has encouraged you to reflect on your relationship with LinkedIn and perhaps challenge an assumption or two. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd really appreciate you sharing it with a colleague who might find it helpful. And don't forget to follow Not Another PD so you don't miss future episodes. Until next time, take care, and thanks again for listening! Jazmin

  2. Oct 29

    Episode 57: “A client offered me stilettos”: Gifts, gratitude and professional boundaries

    Episode 57: “A client offered me stilettos”: Gifts, gratitude and professional boundaries. A client offered me stilettos. Would you have accepted them? What if it was homemade Greek almond biscuits? Or a personalised goodbye gift from a young person you’d supported? Three real situations from my working life, with different feelings, relationships and ethical considerations attached. As we get closer to the end of the school year, the summer school holidays and the festive season, this is an important conversation to have. Clients and families may want to thank you for your support, professional relationships may be coming to an end, and suppliers or referral partners might send a gift your way. When someone is standing in front of you, smiling and holding something they’ve thoughtfully chosen, knowing how to respond can feel uncomfortable. Especially if you’ve grown up being told to “just say thank you and take it”. But what happens when those early lessons about politeness meet our professional responsibilities? In this solo episode of Not Another PD, I’m sharing the stories behind those gifts and unpacking what we need to consider before saying yes or no. A little reflection now can help us feel more prepared when those end-of-year thank-you gifts arrive. In this episode, I explore: The difference between our immediate reaction to a gift and how we choose to respond. The intention behind a gift, what we might perceive, and how accepting it could look to others. Professional boundaries, power imbalances and perceived preferential treatment. The AASW Code of Ethics and my experience navigating gift declarations as a Victorian public servant. Why financial value is only part of the picture, alongside emotional significance and repeated offers. How people pleasing and fear of an awkward conversation can influence our decisions. Six questions to consider before accepting or declining a gift. What to think about when we’re the ones buying a client a gift, and how leaders can support their teams. Whether you work in social work, allied health, disability or community services, this episode offers practical reflections to bring into supervision or your next team discussion. A thought to take with you: We can be kind and appreciative while still holding a clear professional boundary. Think of a time you were offered a gift at work. What informed your response? And could you explain your decision to someone else? Resources mentioned AASW Code of Ethics Check the professional code and workplace gifts, benefits and hospitality policy that apply to your role. The declaration threshold discussed reflects my public sector experience, rather than a universal rule about what you can accept. Socialise with Jazmin: Instagram LinkedIn Join my email community Work with Jazmin: Would you like a space to reflect on the ethical questions, boundaries and everyday challenges that arise in your work? Book individual supervision or a consultation Explore group supervision Explore Boundaries as Practitioners training Download the free Boundaries Pyramid Thank you for joining me for this episode of Not Another PD. I hope it gives you something useful to reflect on in supervision or discuss with your team as we approach the end of the year. I will see you next week! Jazmin

  3. Oct 22

    Episode 56: Your job can’t be your only measure of success with Anthony Simons.

    Episode 56: Your job can’t be your only measure of success with Anthony Simons. What happens when work becomes the main place we look for achievement, confidence and a sense of success? In this episode of Not Another PD, I’m joined by Anthony Simons, an Adelaide-based social worker, founder of Fit N Well and the creator of Exercise Based Therapy. Anthony shares his journey from elite sport into social work and how these two seemingly different worlds eventually came together. We chat about why traditional approaches to mental health support don’t work for everyone, the importance of adapting our practice to the individual, and what can happen when helping professionals are encouraged to think differently. One of my favourite parts of our conversation is Anthony’s concept of “domains of success.”  When work becomes our main source of achievement, identity and purpose, a difficult period professionally can start to feel like everything is going wrong. Having other parts of our lives where we can learn, grow, challenge ourselves and experience success can be incredibly valuable. We chat about: Anthony’s journey from elite sport into social workHow Exercise Based Therapy developedWhy work can’t be our only domain of successMovement and mental wellbeingBeing a beginner and allowing ourselves to not be good at something yetPerfectionism and the pressure to have all the answersSupervision, vulnerability and professional growthLimiting beliefs and how our environments can reinforce themThe role of leaders and workplaces in supporting people to growKnowing our professional values and finding environments where we can live and work in alignment with them. This is such an interesting chat about movement, identity, values and creating a life where our work can be important to us without becoming our only measure of success. Connect with Anthony: Fit N Well Exercise Based Therapy Facebook LinkedIn I’m Jazmin Pursell, a qualified social worker with a Master of Social Work and Master of Mental Health, and founder of Jazmin Pursell Consulting. I support leaders, teams and practitioners across community services, allied health, disability, government and education through professional supervision, leadership consultation, team reflective practice, workshops and training. Work with Jazmin: Explore ways to work with me via my website. Book a 1-1 supervision or consultation. Group supervision programs (for Leaders and Practitioners). Explore my free resources. I’d love to support you. I’d love to connect with you outside the podcast too. Come and say hello, let me know what you thought of the episode, or share what resonated with you. Socialise with Jazmin: Instagram LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love it if you followed Not Another PD and shared it with a colleague or friend who might enjoy the conversation too. Thanks so much for listening. Jazmin.

  4. Oct 15

    Episode 55: When systems lose sight of the person with Kym McMinn

    Episode 55: When systems lose sight of the person with Kym McMinn. What happens when diagnosis, risk and systems start to overshadow the person? In this episode of Not Another PD, I’m joined by Kym McMinn, Founding Director of T & K Support Services and creator of the Identity Before Diagnosis approach. Drawing on more than 25 years across health, mental health, disability and community services, alongside lived experience navigating the mental health system with her son, Kym brings a powerful perspective on what happens when systems lose sight of the person. We also explore what this means for helping professionals, leaders and the organisations they work within. • What Identity Before Diagnosis looks like in practice • How diagnosis, risk and rigid systems can overshadow the person • Lived experience, peer roles and building people’s capacity • Leadership, staff wellbeing and staying connected to frontline practice Diagnosis and risk matter, but they should never become the whole story. This episode includes a brief discussion of suicide and experiences within the mental health system. The discussion of suicide begins at approximately 5:03. Please take care while listening and skip ahead if you need to. Kym McMinn LinkedIn T & K Support Services website T and K Support Services LinkedIn T and K Support Services Facebook Professional supervision, leadership consultation, team reflective practice, workshops and professional development. Book a supervision or consultation session with me Group supervision (Starting 19th and 20th October) Boundaries as Practitioners (Online self-paced training) Boundaries Pyramid (FREE resource) Instagram LinkedIn Website Thank you for listening to another episode of Not Another PD. If this conversation made you think of a colleague, practitioner or leader, please share it with them. I’d also love to hear what stood out for you. Come and say hi on Instagram or LinkedIn. Take care, and I’ll see you next week. Jaz

  5. Oct 8

    Episode 54: What ADHD actually looks like at work with Emma Fenton

    Episode 54: What ADHD Actually Looks Like at Work with Emma Fenton “ADHD is described as not a lack of attention, it’s lack of attention in things that don’t interest you.” - Emma Fenton What does ADHD actually look like at work, beyond the stereotypes? In this episode of Not Another PD, I’m joined by Emma Fenton. We talk about ADHD in the helping professions, including fluctuating energy, sensory needs, rejection sensitivity, feedback, working under pressure and playing to people’s strengths. Emma also explains what can happen in our bodies and nervous systems when we experience stress, conflict or overwhelm, and shares practical ways to recognise and respond to it. We also chat about moving interstate and regionally for work, finding the right supervision, and what leaders can consider when supporting neurodivergent staff. Emma has previously participated in my Group Supervision programs and shares what she valued about having dedicated space for reflection away from KPIs, funding and operational tasks. Emma Fenton is an ADHDer Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Somatic Therapist with over 16 years of experience supporting individuals and families across all stages of life. Her experience spans neurodivergence, carer support, aged care, early childhood intervention, emergency services, WorkCover, community health, hospitals, employee assistance programmes, and government services. Emma’s Therapeutic Questioning and Formulation Workbook Emma mentions during our conversation that she was developing this resource. Since recording, it’s finished and now available for purchase here. My free Work From Home Environment Self-Audit I also mention my Work From Home Environment Self-Audit, a reflective tool for helping professionals and leaders to consider how their work-from-home environment may be influencing boundaries, capacity, sensory needs, privacy, workday preparation, role clarity and psychological safety. You can download it for free here. These weren’t discussed in the episode, but Emma also recommends: ​The Year I Met My Brain by Matilda Boseley​ADHD Explained by Edward M. Hallowell​The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast​Jennifer Kemp Connect with Emma: Instagram Emma F Therapy website Connect with and work with Jazmin: I support helping professionals and leaders through supervision, professional consultation, Group Supervision and training. Strategise with me, book supervision or a consultation. Group Supervision for Leaders and Practitioners (next groups starting mid October 2026). Boundaries as Practitioners training (online and self-paced, AUD$59). WebsiteLinkedInInstagram Thank you so much for listening to another episode of Not Another PD. I really appreciate you spending some of your time with Emma and I. If you enjoyed the episode, please share it with another helping professional or leader who might find it helpful, and follow Not Another PD wherever you listen to your podcasts. Until next time, Jazmin

  6. Oct 1

    Episode 53: Sound, stress and staying connected as a leader with Jessica Mak

    Episode 53: Sound, stress and staying connected as a leader with Jessica Mak. Have you ever heard of sound therapy? Well, if you haven’t, you’re about to. In Episode 53 of Not Another PD, I’m joined by Jessica Mak, founder of Blüte Sound Therapy & Wellbeing. Jessica has worked across early childhood education, community services and family violence practice. Her experience in emotionally demanding roles also led her to explore ways of supporting her own regulation, eventually leading her to sound therapy. In this episode, we explore sound therapy, workplace wellbeing, leadership and practical ways helping professionals can support regulation during busy workdays. Jessica’s career across early childhood education, community services and family violence practice Vicarious trauma and the impact of emotionally demanding work What sound therapy is and what happens during a session Sound and vibration as tools to support regulation Workplace wellbeing and the difference between talking about it and creating the conditions for it Leadership role-modelling and giving staff genuine permission to pause Staying connected to your team rather than relying only on formal supervision Playfulness and humanity in professional spaces Recognising early signs of stress in your body Boundaries between work and personal life Practical regulation strategies for busy workdays, including music, breathing and sensory tools About Jessica Mak: Jessica Mak is the founder and practitioner behind Blüte Sound Therapy & Wellbeing, a holistic wellbeing practice based in Frankston South, Victoria, offering sessions for individuals and workplaces. Jessica has extensive experience in early childhood education across Australia, Ireland and Germany, as well as in community services and family violence practice. Her professional background has shaped her approach to care, connection, emotional regulation and trauma-informed practice. Connect with Jessica: Blüte Sound Therapy & Wellbeing LinkedIn Instagram Email: hello@bluetesoundtherapy.com Work with Jazmin: Individual supervision and professional consultation Would you like a dedicated space to reflect on your practice, leadership, boundaries and the challenges that come with supporting other people? Group supervision for leaders and helping professionals Join a small group of helping professionals for facilitated reflection, connection and professional development. Boundaries as Practitioners training Self-paced professional development for helping professionals wanting to strengthen their boundaries in practice. AASW CPD eligible and ACA OPD approved. Free Boundaries Pyramid Explore where your boundaries currently sit across Survive, Sustain and Thrive. Before Work Boundaries A practical resource to help you reflect on the boundaries you have in place before your workday even begins. Socialise with Jazmin: Instagram LinkedIn If this conversation made you think of someone you work with, share this episode with a colleague. And if you’re enjoying Not Another PD, I’d really appreciate it if you could leave a rating or review wherever you listen. It helps more helping professionals and leaders find the podcast. Thank you so much for listening to Not Another PD. See you next time. Jazmin

  7. Sep 24

    Episode 52: Are frontline workers prepared for crisis? With Michelle Inwood

    Episode 52: Are Frontline Workers Prepared for Crisis? With Michelle Inwood If you work in a helping profession, there’s a good chance that at some point you’re going to find yourself supporting someone in crisis. But how well are we actually preparing people for those moments? In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Inwood, Founder and Lead Trainer at INWOOD Training & Design. Michelle has spent seventeen years working across mental health and community services. We talk about what can help when someone is in crisis, what can unintentionally make things worse, and whether we sometimes expect frontline workers to manage situations they haven’t been adequately trained or supported for. Michelle also shares her STAND™ Crisis Response framework, a five-step approach designed to give people practical tools they can use when supporting clients, colleagues and themselves. In this episode, we chat about: • Whether frontline workers are adequately prepared for crisis situations• Why rushing in to “fix” a crisis can sometimes make things worse• Creating safety and responding consistently across teams• Debriefing and supporting workers after difficult incidents• The role of supervision and reflective practice• What leaders and organisations can do to better support frontline staff• Why leaders need their own support too• Michelle’s five-step STAND™ Crisis Response framework Connect with Michelle: INWOOD Training & Design LinkedIn Instagram Email: michelle@inwoodtraining.com.au Work with Jazmin: Looking for professional supervision, reflective practice, training or consultation? Find out more about working with me Explore upcoming group supervision Supporting everyone else can make it easy to overlook your own boundaries. Free resource: The Boundaries Pyramid My free Boundaries Pyramid is a reflective tool for helping professionals and leaders to consider their boundaries across three levels: Survive, Sustain and Thrive. Download it here Socialise with Jazmin: LinkedIn Instagram Join my email community Thank you so much for listening to Not Another PD. See you next time. Jazmin

  8. Sep 17

    Episode 51: Are young staff really not work ready? With Jono van der Ploeg

    Episode 51: Are young staff really not work ready? With Jono van der Ploeg. We hear a lot about young people entering the workforce. They’re not resilient enough. They need too much reassurance. They don’t show enough initiative. They’re not loyal. They’re just not “work ready.” But how much of that is actually about young people, and how much responsibility sits with the workplaces employing them? In Episode 51 of Not Another PD, I’m joined by Jono van der Ploeg, a youth worker and facilitator with more than 20 years of experience working alongside young people across youth work, community development, mentoring and local government. Through Confidence in Mentoring, Jono works with organisations to improve how they employ, onboard, mentor and develop young staff. He also hosts the Not Work Ready podcast, where he challenges some of the common assumptions made about young people entering the workforce. Jono shares his own experience of starting out as a young youth worker in a workplace where he received little support and was eventually told he wasn’t cut out for youth work. We talk about the impact leaders can have on the confidence of early career professionals, particularly when someone is still developing their professional judgement and finding their place in the workforce. We also explore workplace belonging and psychological safety, and why creating a team where people feel able to ask questions, receive feedback, contribute ideas and admit when they don’t know something matters for young and early career staff. In this episode, we chat about: Common stereotypes about young employees, including that they lack resilience, loyalty, initiative or a willingness to workWhy “not work ready” might sometimes describe the workplace rather than the young personPsychological safety and workplace belonging, particularly for young and early career professionals entering a new teamHow leaders can help people feel safe to ask questions, learn, contribute and develop confidence at workThe unwritten workplace rules that experienced professionals can easily take for grantedWhy completing a qualification doesn’t mean someone automatically knows how to work within a particular organisation or professionThe importance of onboarding, mentoring and clear expectations for new and early career employeesGiving constructive feedback without making the person feel like they are a bad employeeThe difference between loyalty to an organisation and belonging within a teamHow leaders can make space for quieter or less experienced staff rather than allowing the loudest or most experienced voices to dominateThe role of leaders in creating team culture and modelling the behaviour they want to see. One of the things I really enjoyed about this conversation was challenging the assumption that because someone has finished their degree or qualification, they should automatically know what to do when they arrive in a professional workplace. Qualifications matter, but so do good onboarding, workplace mentoring, supervision, psychological safety, clear expectations and constructive feedback. We all had a first job. We all had a first professional role. Somewhere along the way, someone had to teach us the things that now seem obvious. Connect with Jono: Confidence in Mentoring website LinkedIn Emailjonathon@confidenceinmentoring.com.au Not Work Ready Blog on Substack Not Work Ready podcast Work with Jazmin: I provide individual and group supervision, reflective practice, training and consultancy for helping professionals, leaders and organisations. Website Group Supervision (Practitioners / Leaders groups) Boundaries as Practitioners training (AUD$59, online self-paced) Leadership Focus Groups EOI - Share your leadership experience to inform the topics of our next training! Socialise with Jazmin: LinkedIn Instagram Join my email community Thank you so much for listening to Not Another PD.  See you next time. Jazmin

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Tired of professional development that talks at you instead of about the realities of your work? Not Another PD is a podcast for helping professionals who are done with overgiving, blurred boundaries, and wellbeing conversations that don’t match the systems they’re working in. Hosted by Jazmin Pursell, social worker, supervisor, and organisational consultant. The podcast explores boundaries, burnout, capacity, and leadership, and refuses the idea that good practice requires self-sacrifice. www.jazminpursell.com.au

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    Jazmin Pursell Consulting
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
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