Work and Wellness

Ange Davies
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Welcome to Work and Wellness, the podcast for anyone who wants to feel great and perform at their best, without burning out. I’m Ange Davies, a wellbeing speaker and ex-corporate leader, here to help you create a life that feels as good as it looks. Each week, I’m joined by guests who bring real stories and practical insights on what it means to thrive both at work and beyond. Ready to live well and succeed on your own terms? Hit follow and let’s get into it!

  1. 3d ago

    EP 89: How to Work With Difficult People (Without Losing Your Mind)

    We all have them. The colleague who drives you absolutely crazy. The leader who says something that leaves you speechless. The person you genuinely cannot figure out. In this episode, I get into one of the most requested topics I've had — how to work with difficult people without losing your mind or your professionalism. Because not everyone who feels difficult actually is difficult. Sometimes it's a personality clash, sometimes it's a values difference, and sometimes yes — it really is just them. I break down the three categories every difficult situation falls into, why understanding someone's motivation changes everything, and the exact phrases I use when someone says something completely out of line. This one is practical, honest and full of things you can use immediately. Key Topics The difference between a personality clash, workplace friction and genuinely dysfunctional behaviour and why each one needs a different responseWhy understanding what motivates someone changes how you work with them completelyThe question every team should ask before starting a project together and almost never doesWhat to say in the moment when someone says something wildly out of lineWhen to document behaviour, when to escalate it and when to make a decision about your environmentHow to have the awkward but necessary conversation about working better togetherComing back to self awareness before deciding someone else is the problem Keywords: Difficult people, workplace conflict, communication, leadership, boundaries, self awareness, team culture, performance, mental health, wellbeing

  2. Aug 17

    EP 88: What No One Tells You About Being a Leader, Lessons I've Learnt

    Nobody teaches you how to be a great leader. You just get promoted and figure it out. In this episode, I open up the Instagram question box and answer your leadership questions completely off the cuff, no textbooks, no frameworks, just the real lessons from my own experience leading teams through COVID, the Northern Rivers floods, and everything in between. We cover the questions people are actually asking but rarely get honest answers to — is leadership really worth the promotion, how do you stop taking things personally, how do you lead when you don't have the answers, and what is the one leadership skill nobody talks about enough. This one is practical, personal and full of the kind of advice I wish someone had given me when I first stepped into a leadership role. Key Topics Is leadership really worth the promotion and what you need to honestly ask yourself before saying yesThe future of leadership in an AI-driven world and the human skills that will matter mostHow to stop taking things personally as a leader without stopping caringHow to lead through uncertainty when you don't have the answers eitherHow to support your team without absorbing all of their problemsThe SBI framework for hard conversations and why clear is kindThe two most underrated leadership skills: repair and pauseThe best leadership advice Angela has ever received Keyword: Leadership, management, high performance, communication, burnout, feedback, hard conversations, self-awareness, team culture, future of work

  3. Aug 10

    EP87 Grief Doesn't Have a Timeline: What Loss Really Teaches Us

    This one is personal. It has just ticked over a year since my dad, Phil — big Phil — suddenly passed away. And over that time, through my own experience and in talking to so many people who have been through grief and loss, I've come to realise that there are some things nobody really talks about openly enough. In this episode, I share my unfiltered thoughts from the last year — the things that helped, the things that hurt, and the unexpected gifts that grief brought with it. Because grief is not just something you get through. It changes you. It shifts your perspective in ways that are impossible to fully explain until you've felt it yourself. This episode is for anyone who is grieving right now, and for anyone who loves someone who is, because at some point, we will all need to know how to sit beside someone in the mud. Key Topics How grief changes you as a person in ways that are permanent and profoundWhy acknowledgement is the most powerful thing you can offer someone who is grievingThe heartwarming and heartbreaking reality of how people show up — and don'tWhy grief is not linear and why the world moving on doesn't mean you have toThe unexpected gifts grief brings — clarity, perspective and freedom from other people's opinionsWhy going back to work too early is something Angela wishes she hadn't doneThe stone in your pocket — Angela's analogy for what grief really feels like over time Connect with Angela Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mind.your.grit/ Website: https://www.mindyourgrit.com/ Keywords: grief, loss, wellbeing, mental health, perspective, resilience, support, death, healing, mindfulness

  4. Aug 3

    EP 86: Everything We've Been Told About Resilience Is Wrong with Jay Abbasi

    What if everything you've been taught about resilience is actually making you less of it? In this episode I sit down with Jay Abbasi — global keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, former Tesla leader and host of the Unstuck podcast — to completely reframe how we think about pressure, resilience and what it actually means to thrive. Because the version of resilience most of us have been sold about keep going, push through, don't show weakness, is not resilience at all. Jay brings a rare combination of high-pressure corporate experience and deep expertise in mindfulness and neuroscience, and he is one of the most genuinely thoughtful guests we have had on this show. We get into his formula for real resilience, why people pleasing is actually a selfish act, the difference between being a superhero and a captain of the ship, and the story of what happened when his long-awaited TEDx talk couldn't be published and how he responded. This one is rich, practical and full of reframes that will stay with you. Key Topics Why the traditional definition of resilience is nonsense and what it actually requiresJay's formula: energy plus space plus choice equals resilienceThe difference between being a superhero leader and being the captain of the shipWhy people pleasing is not selfless — it is self-servingThe Victor Frankl quote that changed how Jay thinks about pressure and presenceWhy curiosity and effective communication will be the most critical leadership skills in the AI eraWhat Jay's TEDx talk story taught him about bouncing back from unexpected adversityWhy trusting your intuition requires stillness and how to cultivate it About Jay Jay Abbasi is a global keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, coach and host of the top-rated podcast Unstuck with Jay Abbasi. A former Tesla leader who built and led national training programs for over a thousand employees, Jay has since coached leaders at Google, Amazon, TikTok and Wells Fargo. Blending corporate experience with deep expertise in mindfulness, resilience and wellbeing, Jay's message is that success isn't about avoiding challenges — it's about mastering them with clarity, energy and purpose. He has been featured in Forbes, Authority Magazine and Medium, and is based in New Jersey. Connect with Jay LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_ Website: https://jayabbasi.me/ Podcast: Unstuck with Jay Abbasi — available on YouTube and all podcast platforms Keywords resilience, leadership, high performance, burnout, pressure, mindfulness, self-awareness, curiosity, communication, intuition

  5. Jul 27

    EP 85: The Relationship Lessons We Can All Learn From Matchmaker Megan Gourlay

    What if the most important investment you could make in your health, your performance and your wellbeing isn't a supplement, a morning routine or a productivity system, it's your relationships? In this episode I sit down with Megan Gourlay, founder of Love With Me, a boutique matchmaking service built on the belief that meaningful relationships have the power to change lives. Megan spent 25 years in the corporate world before pivoting to help people find genuine connection and her insights go far beyond romantic love. We talk about what people are really searching for beneath the desire for a partner, why loneliness is one of the most invisible and underestimated health risks of our time, what green flags actually look like in any relationship, and why high achievers are often the worst at prioritising the very thing that makes them better at everything else. Whether you are single, partnered, or somewhere in between — this episode will make you think differently about how you show up in all of your relationships. Key Topics What people are truly searching for beneath the desire for a partner and why it matters for all relationshipsThe green flags that tell you a relationship has genuine foundations to lastWhy loneliness is one of the most invisible health risks and what Monday morning conversations reveal about itHow high achievers unconsciously fill the void of connection through their workWhat the research on loneliness says and why it is as damaging as smoking 15 cigarettes a dayThe habits Megan sees consistently in couples who go the distanceWhy waiting until you are ready is keeping more people on the sidelines than they realise About Megan Megan Gourlay is the founder of Love With Me, a boutique matchmaking service built on the belief that meaningful relationships have the power to change lives. After 25 years in the corporate world, Megan studied relationship counselling and created a highly personalised matchmaking approach that goes beyond dating apps and algorithms — taking the time to deeply understand each client's values, lifestyle and relationship goals. Having spent seven years single herself before meeting her husband in her late 30s, Megan brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her work. Connect with Megan Website: https://www.lovewithme.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovewithme_dating/ Keywords relationships, loneliness, connection, wellbeing, matchmaking, belonging, high performance, love, mental health, self awareness

  6. Jul 20

    EP 84: The Questions You Really Wanted to Ask Me (And My Honest Answers)

    You asked. I answered. No prep, no filter. In this episode, I opened up my Instagram question box and answered everything that came in completely off the cuff. Personal questions, career questions, business questions and everything in between. You'll get an honest look at self-doubt, why I closed Grip Pilates, what I've changed my mind about, the biggest misconception people have about me, and the one thing I have completely stopped caring about since turning 40. This one is a little different from our usual episodes — it's raw, personal and probably the most you'll hear about me in one sitting. I hope you enjoy it. Key Topics How I deal with self-doubt and why doing hard things is the antidoteWhat I'm still working on and why giving myself permission to stop is harder than it soundsHow I knew it was time to close Grip Pilates and what I gained from letting it goThe biggest misconception people have about me that used to really annoy meWhat I'm saying yes to more and what I'm firmly saying no toHow I found my personal style and the three-word framework I use to shop intentionallyWhat I love most about Liam and why he is genuinely the best decision I ever made Keywords: self awareness, personal growth, burnout, business, career change, identity, style, relationships, mindset, behind the scenes

  7. Jul 13

    EP 83: Child-Free by Choice - The Conversation Every Working Woman Needs to Hear with Candice Harvey

    We talk a lot about working parents. We talk far less about the people who have chosen not to be one. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Candice Harvey — speaker, workshop facilitator, former HR leader, author and founder — to have a conversation that is long overdue. What is it actually like to be child-free by choice in the workplace, in friendships and in life? And what are the hidden challenges that nobody thinks to ask about? This is not a conversation about which path is better. Both are valid and both come with trade-offs. It is an honest, warm and at times very funny conversation about identity, purpose, belonging, burnout, boundaries and what it means to build a rich life on your own terms, whatever that looks like for you. Whether you have children or you don't, this one will make you think differently about the assumptions we make and the questions we forget to ask. Key Topics What people most misunderstand about women who choose not to have childrenWhy burnout does not check your parenting status before it finds youThe hidden wellbeing challenges of being child-free that nobody talks aboutWhy leaving work early for yourself can feel less legitimate than leaving for a child and what to do about itHow child-free people find purpose and legacy outside of parenthoodThe most unhinged things people have said when told someone doesn't want kidsThe real trade-offs on both sides and what you gain and what you consciously give up About Candice Candice Harvey is a speaker, workshop facilitator and business owner with 15 years of experience in HR. She now helps people manage themselves — shaking up their thinking so they can behave differently and get different results. She is also the author of her debut book, The Shake Up. Show Notes Connect with Candice on ⁠Instagram⁠Buy her book ⁠The Shake Up:  This isn't another self-help book. This is a shake-up⁠Learn more about Candice's ⁠work and workshops.⁠  Keywords: child-free, women at work, identity, purpose, burnout, wellbeing, boundaries, belonging, life choices, workplace culture

  8. Jul 6

    EP 82: You Don't Manifest What You Want, You Manifest Who You Are with Georgie Stevenson

    What if everything you've been told about manifestation is wrong? In this episode I sit down with Georgie Stevenson — co-founder of Naked Harvest, founder of Rise and Conquer, and one of Australia's most followed entrepreneurs — to talk about the concept that sits at the heart of everything she has built. That you don't manifest what you want. You manifest who you are. Georgie unpacks what manifestation actually means beneath the vision boards and the hype, why your self-concept shapes your reality more than any goal-setting tool ever will, and how she has done the inner work to completely rewrite who she believes herself to be — multiple times. We also get into the dark 18 months postpartum that forced her to question everything, what she has learned about identity and worth as a founder, and why coming back to self is the most practical thing any of us can do. This one is honest, grounded and will change the way you think about what you're actually creating. Key Topics Why manifestation is about identity, not intention and what most people get completely wrongHow your self-concept shapes your reality more than your vision board ever willThe postpartum ego death that completely redefined Georgie's definition of successHow to separate your worth and identity from your work when your personal brand is your businessThe limiting belief Georgie has worked hardest to overcome and why hustle culture makes it worseWhat wellbeing actually looks like for Georgie in this season and why simplicity winsWhy curating your online experience is just as important as curating your real one About Georgie Georgie Stevenson is an entrepreneur, investor, content creator and mum, best known as co-founder of Naked Harvest and founder of the Rise and Conquer brand. With a community of more than 400,000 people, Georgie has built a loyal following by openly sharing the realities of business ownership, motherhood, health, wellness and personal growth. A qualified life coach and host of the Rise and Conquer podcast, she is passionate about helping women step into their potential and create lives aligned with their goals, values and vision. Connect with Georgie Instagram: @georgiestevenson / @riseandconquer /@nakedharvestsupps https://www.nakedharvestsupplements.com/ Keywords: Manifestation, identity, self concept, mindset, entrepreneurship, burnout, motherhood, wellbeing, limiting beliefs, personal growth

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Welcome to Work and Wellness, the podcast for anyone who wants to feel great and perform at their best, without burning out. I’m Ange Davies, a wellbeing speaker and ex-corporate leader, here to help you create a life that feels as good as it looks. Each week, I’m joined by guests who bring real stories and practical insights on what it means to thrive both at work and beyond. Ready to live well and succeed on your own terms? Hit follow and let’s get into it!

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  • Creator
    Ange Davies
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    90
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    © Ange Davies
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