Culture Unwrapped

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Culture Unwrapped is a lighthearted yet informative podcast for anyone with an interest in company culture - Leaders, HR and People professionals alike. Brought together by Smart Works UK, Jo and Rachel connected over their common purpose to help humans find their confidence to achieve the things that matter to them. Jo Smedley is co founder and director of Zest Learning Ltd, a business geared up to help build performance and create cultures where individuals and teams can thrive and inspire. Rachel Gilfrin is a Confidence & Career Performance Coach who is hugely passionate about accelerating gender diversity within leadership roles, by working with women and organisations to support female talent to rise up. Please hit subscribe and continue to join us for our inspiring coffee conversations about all things human behaviour and workplace culture.

  1. Sep 24

    Season 3: Episode 6: Connecting the Dots: C Diet Round Up

    In this episode, we spent some time reflecting on each and every conversation we've had during the C diet series. At first glance, you might observe us recording five episodes about five different things. But actually, we've been exploring what increasingly human leadership looks like in a world that's becoming faster, busier and more digital. Creativity asks us to create space to think. Connection asks us to genuinely notice each other. Courage asks us to do the uncomfortable thing. Collaboration asks us to think with other humans rather than always independently. Compassion asks us to remember the human being underneath all of it. Get all the wisdom in one ep here - listen now! Connect with Jo: Linkedin Connect with Rach: Linkedin Find out more about Zest

  2. Sep 3

    Season 3: Episode 5: The Art of Compassion

    In this episode, we enjoyed continuing the "C Diet" and explored the beautiful topic of compassion Jo & Rach donned our "compassion cloaks" and spoke at length about how compassion is a huge contributor to cultivating relationships. We talked about how compassion can be detected by our ability to NOTICE suffering, have empathy and act to help. Compassion (or lack of!) impacts our personal and professional lives, and we can all be known from turning a blind eye to someone's circumstances to focus on our own. It may not always be possible to help, but starting with just noticing and showing kindness can make more difference than you realise. Connect with Jo: Linkedin Connect with Rach: Linkedin Find out more about Zest

  3. Aug 20

    Season 3: Episode 4: The Art of Collaboration

    In this episode, we enjoyed continuing the "C Diet" and explored the topic of collaboration! Let's face it - a lot of us have simply got out of the habit of collaborating. Working independently feels like the new norm, particularly when we reaching for digital reassurance rather than having a proper conversation. How you can dial up your collaborating skills and reach out to someone today? We're all guilty of neglecting our own interactions, but think about how good it feels to really connect. Keep it simple, but take a step forward. Collaboration sparks creativity and stops us from working in unproductive, uninspired silo's. Keep listening as we continue the "C Diet" series, and let us know if you'd like us to explore any new topics!   Connect with Jo: Linkedin Connect with Rach: Linkedin Find out more about Zest

  4. Aug 6

    Season 3: Episode 3: The Art of Courage

    In this episode, we enjoyed continuing the "C Diet" and explored the topic of courage. Courage is a vital ingredient for effective leadership and a thriving workplace culture. By recognising moments that require bravery, open dialogue, and investing in personal development, leaders can cultivate a courageous environment that empowers everyone to thrive. As you reflect on your own leadership journey, consider how you can dial up your courage for the greater good. By doing so, you not only enhance your own effectiveness but also create a positive ripple effect across your organisation. Keep listening as we continue the "C Diet" series, and let us know if you'd like us to explore any new topics!   Connect with Jo: Linkedin Connect with Rach: Linkedin Find out more about Zest

    Season 3: Episode 3: The Art of Courage

  5. Jul 24

    Season 3: Episode 2: The Art of Connection

    The Art of Connection is first in our series of episodes we have termed "The C Diet!" Disconnection can lead to negative repercussions in our daily lives. When we operate on autopilot, we risk missing opportunities to connect.  The energy we project influences how others perceive us, which is particularly crucial in leadership or networking scenarios. Let's discover the Art of Connection together and learn how to make impact through genuine introductions. Connect with Jo: Linkedin Connect with Rach: Linkedin Find out more about Zest

    Season 3: Episode 2: The Art of Connection

  6. Jul 10

    Season 3: Episode 1:The Surprising Role of Boredom in Fostering Creativity

    Culture Unwrapped is back! After a little time away, we’re back behind the microphones, ready to unwrap the themes we’re noticing in workplace culture, leadership and across all areas of our lives. We’re endlessly curious, always learning and love exploring the big questions shaping how we live, work, lead and connect. From change, compassion and honesty to mindset, relationships and the digital world, we’ll be sharing our perspectives, real life reflections and probably a few tangents along the way! Expect open-hearted conversations, plenty of curiosity and no shortage of opinions. Nothing is off the table. So grab a coffee and join us as we unwrap what it means to live, work and show up as who we truly are. Jo & Rach x

    Season 3: Episode 1:The Surprising Role of Boredom in Fostering Creativity

  7. 06/14/2024

    Season 2: Episode 6: Leading in the NHS through vision, purpose & strategic patience

    Culture Unwrapped is a lighthearted yet informative podcast for anyone with an interest in all things human behaviour, and our perspectives on the ever evolving workplace culture of today.  This season we are unwrapping personal and professional transformation, how we can get the best out of ourselves and our people by exploring our creative potential.   Join the dynamic duo -  Jo Smedley, (co founder and director of Zest Learning Ltd, a business geared up to help build performance and create cultures where individuals and teams can thrive and inspire.) And Rachel Gilfrin (a coaching profesional who is hugely passionate about helping ambitious individuals to build their skills and confidence to discover genuine career fulfilment) for The Ripple Effect.   Expect a jam packed season of expert guest interviews as we dive even deeper into how we can reset the balance and empower talented people to thrive.   In this episode we were delighted to welcome Andy McKinlay to the podcast. Andy is a reflective and hugely inspirational leader within the NHS. He has driven a huge amount of change over the last 24 years within his career through leading towards a clear vision and purpose, aiming to inspire both public and private sector working together.  Discover how Andy led his team in a meaningful mission whilst overcoming consistent obstacles to improve the service in a way that really matters.   Please hit subscribe and continue to join us for our inspiring coffee conversations about all things human behaviour and workplace culture.   Zest Learning

  8. 05/31/2024

    Season 2: Episode 5: Using Resilience as a Superpower: Finding out who we truly are

    Culture Unwrapped is a lighthearted yet informative podcast for anyone with an interest in all things human behaviour, and our perspectives on the ever evolving workplace culture of today.  This season we are unwrapping personal and professional transformation, how we can get the best out of ourselves and our people by exploring our creative potential.   Join the dynamic duo -  Jo Smedley, (co founder and director of Zest Learning Ltd, a business geared up to help build performance and create cultures where individuals and teams can thrive and inspire.) And Rachel Gilfrin (a coaching profesional who is hugely passionate about helping ambitious individuals to build their skills and confidence to discover genuine career fulfilment) for The Ripple Effect.   Expect a jam packed season of expert guest interviews as we dive even deeper into how we can reset the balance and empower talented people to thrive.   In this episode we were delighted to welcome Tony Mallett. Tony is a friendly and creative teacher, artist, coach, inspirational speaker and avid lifelong learner with a passion for developing confidence and resilience within teams or individuals. In 2023 he published his first book "Inspirational Leads" aimed at challenging the norm and revealing fresh innovative ways to empower people to think big and pursue a vision for themselves for a different, sustainable and more fulfilling future. Warning: you won't be able to get through this episode without smiling or feeling inspired! Find out more about Tony and his book Inspirational leads here Find Tony on Linkedin   Please hit subscribe and continue to join us for our inspiring coffee conversations about all things human behaviour and workplace culture.   Zest Learning

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Culture Unwrapped is a lighthearted yet informative podcast for anyone with an interest in company culture - Leaders, HR and People professionals alike. Brought together by Smart Works UK, Jo and Rachel connected over their common purpose to help humans find their confidence to achieve the things that matter to them. Jo Smedley is co founder and director of Zest Learning Ltd, a business geared up to help build performance and create cultures where individuals and teams can thrive and inspire. Rachel Gilfrin is a Confidence & Career Performance Coach who is hugely passionate about accelerating gender diversity within leadership roles, by working with women and organisations to support female talent to rise up. Please hit subscribe and continue to join us for our inspiring coffee conversations about all things human behaviour and workplace culture.

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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
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