JobsWorth

John Hawker
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Welcome to JobsWorth, a podcast filled with stories from people changing their relationship with work, inspiring others to do the same Visit the JobsWorth website; https://www.jobs-worth.com/ Watch JobsWorth on YouTube; www.youtube.com/@jobsworthpodcastFollow JobsWorth on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/jobsworthpodcast/?hl=enFollow me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhawker/ Follow me on TikTok; https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltechcollective Subscribe to my newsletter 'The Job Journal from GTC'; https://tinyurl.com/TheJobJournalFromGTC Learn more about my proper job; https://www.globaltechcollective.com/

  1. JobsWorth - Ian and Charlie Patterson

    1D AGO

    JobsWorth - Ian and Charlie Patterson

    This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined by Ian and Charlie Patterson, the husband-and-wife team behind Little Fin Coffee Roastery. This one’s been a long time coming, and it didn’t disappoint. A little over a year after opening their first coffee shop, we sit down to discuss how roasting beans in their garage led to them supplying speciality coffee, machines, and equipment to over 80 businesses across Essex and beyond. We learn what led Ian to leave a super-secure job after seventeen years, how he and Charlie dealt with the transition from more traditional employment to growing a start-up, and find out what they’ve learned about making the move into hospitality. Between running a roastery, a coffee shop, the wholesale side of the business, and raising two kids (oh, and I forgot to mention that Charlie also runs her own cleaning business), I ask how the pair keep all of their plates spinning. Stay tuned for a super-relatable answer. Little Fin has quickly become synonymous with amazing customer service and that is, in no small part, down to the incredible team Ian and Charlie have built. That being the case, it was only right to get them involved in this week’s game. Please enjoy… Ian and Charlie. The JobsWorth website is here www.jobs-worth.com Watch the show on YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@jobsworthpodcast Follow the show on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/jobsworthpodcast/?hl=en Follow me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhawker/ Follow me on TikTok; https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltechcollective Subscribe to my newsletter 'The Job Journal from GTC'; https://subscribepage.io/TheJobJournal Learn more about my proper job; https://www.globaltechcollective.com/ Contact the show on hello@jobs-worth.com

    1h 14m
  2. JobsWorth - Hamid Oukili

    FEB 4

    JobsWorth - Hamid Oukili

    This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined by Hamid Oukili, an Essex-based businessman and one of the original founders of The Brunch Co, a brunch, breakfast, coffee and cocktail spot based in Leigh-on-Sea. The Brunch Co opened its doors at their original site over seven years ago, and in that time Hamid, co-founder Dan and their team have built a brand that’s become recognised for its original menu, electric atmosphere and incredible customer service. But it’s taken time, mistakes and a whole lot of learning to get there. We explore the variety of jobs Hamid took on before entering the world of hospitality, how they shaped his approach to leading his own team, and why he’s a big believer that failure in business is just part of the process. We also learn how an experience at a US fast food restaurant changed Hamid’s approach to staff development, why health and wellness are key to him staying focused, and why achieving work–life balance…at least in the early days of running a business…is nigh on impossible. Please enjoy… Hamid Oukili. The JobsWorth website is here www.jobs-worth.com Watch the show on YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@jobsworthpodcast Follow the show on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/jobsworthpodcast/?hl=en Follow me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhawker/ Follow me on TikTok; https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltechcollective Subscribe to my newsletter 'The Job Journal from GTC'; https://subscribepage.io/TheJobJournal Learn more about my proper job; https://www.globaltechcollective.com/ Contact the show on hello@jobs-worth.com

    1h 10m
  3. JobsWorth - Rory Emery

    JAN 28

    JobsWorth - Rory Emery

    My guest on JobsWorth this week is Rory Emery – founder of The Moment Posters. Rory, in his own words, has always been a bit of a wheeler-dealer, but don’t let the label fool you… Del Boy he most certainly is not. The very definition of a self-starter, Rory has taken his love of film, as well as an appreciation for art and history, and created a business that sees him source rare and vintage movie posters for clients across the globe. We find out how his fascination with James Bond led to him working at a top London gallery, ask why he decided to go it alone and start his own business in the first place, and I ask for some investment advice for anyone looking to start their own poster collection… thank me later. We also explore how he’s handled setbacks, a volatile US market and ensuring he plays to his strengths, and Rory shares how his ADHD diagnosis led to a much better understanding of how to manage productivity and feelings of self-doubt. Oh, and we’ve got a 007-themed game for you all at the end (see if you can beat Rory’s score 👀) Please enjoy… Rory Emery. The JobsWorth website is here www.jobs-worth.com Watch the show on YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@jobsworthpodcast Follow the show on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/jobsworthpodcast/?hl=en Follow me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhawker/ Follow me on TikTok; https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltechcollective Subscribe to my newsletter 'The Job Journal from GTC'; https://subscribepage.io/TheJobJournal Learn more about my proper job; https://www.globaltechcollective.com/ Contact the show on hello@jobs-worth.com

    1h 3m
  4. JobsWorth - Alannah Brown

    JAN 21

    JobsWorth - Alannah Brown

    On JobsWorth this week, I’m joined by Alannah Brown, founder of non-alcoholic cocktail brand HotDrop Drinks. In a little over 12 months, she has learned about an industry she’d never worked in, turned an idea into a fully fledged brand, gone to market with three products, and done all of this alongside a full-time job in insurance. If the first question that jumps into your head is “HOW?”, then don’t worry, I spend a good chunk of the conversation asking exactly that. We get Alannah’s take on building boundaries between life and work, find out what it takes to remain productive when you’re spinning alllll of the plates, and learn how the pressure of building a brand-new business from the ground up has affected her over the last year. We also explore the inspiration behind the brand, how drinking culture has evolved over the past ten years, and discuss why so many big brands get it wrong when trying to appeal to non-drinkers. Alannah is on a mission to make HotDrop the go-to brand when alcohol isn’t on the cards. Once you’ve listened to this episode, it’s hard to imagine a world where that’s not going to happen. Please enjoy… Alannah Brown. The JobsWorth website is here www.jobs-worth.com Watch the show on YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@jobsworthpodcast Follow the show on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/jobsworthpodcast/?hl=en Follow me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhawker/ Follow me on TikTok; https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltechcollective Subscribe to my newsletter 'The Job Journal from GTC'; https://subscribepage.io/TheJobJournal Learn more about my proper job; https://www.globaltechcollective.com/ Contact the show on hello@jobs-worth.com

    1 hr
  5. JobsWorth - Emily Koppit and Jessica Bond

    JAN 14

    JobsWorth - Emily Koppit and Jessica Bond

    This week I’m joined by Emily Koppit and Jessica Bond, experiential creatives and founders of Nine Productions. In a world where we digest so much information through our screens, Em and Jess have built a brand committed to amplifying human connection through engaging, immersive, and sensational events. And over the last 10 years, they’ve done it for some of the world’s best-known brands. We discover how they met, demystify the weird and wonderful world of experiential marketing, find out why they’re on a mission to challenge tradition and break away from industry norms, and learn about their commitment to signposting opportunities for anyone wanting to work in the creative world. Nine was born following a serendipitous invite to an event where Em and Jess floated the idea of a collaboration and manifested an opportunity to deliver a client pitch that would change their lives forever. Prepare to be inspired — and reminded that sometimes you just need to get out of your own way. We talk about the freedom to make mistakes, being intentional about the experience you gather throughout your career, and the influence of strong female role models in a male-dominated industry - as well as how Em and Jess feel about stepping into that role themselves. Please enjoy… Emily and Jess. The JobsWorth website is here www.jobs-worth.com Watch the show on YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@jobsworthpodcast Follow the show on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/jobsworthpodcast/?hl=en Follow me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhawker/ Follow me on TikTok; https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltechcollective Subscribe to my newsletter 'The Job Journal from GTC'; https://subscribepage.io/TheJobJournal Learn more about my proper job; https://www.globaltechcollective.com/ Contact the show on hello@jobs-worth.com

    1h 18m
  6. JobsWorth - Laura Hart Raja

    JAN 7

    JobsWorth - Laura Hart Raja

    Our first guest of 2026 is naturopath, colon hydrotherapist and business owner, Laura Hart-Raja. Laura’s episode has been a long time in the making. We first sat down towards the end of 2024 and had an amazing conversation that never saw the light of day (blame the dodgy USB cable and, errr, me). But she is back, this time at Leigh Marina, with the Thames Estuary as our backdrop and the grey December sky really doing its thing. We learn about the people who inspired her growing up, her earlier career as a private nanny, and why wellness and nutrition have been a focus of hers from a young age. We also find out what led her to explore a career as a naturopath, hear about the moment she shed her imposter syndrome to start her own business, and we find some time to bust a few myths surrounding colonics too.  Laura is our first guest to ever get excited (openly, at least) about poo. But despite her specific set of skills, it is her desire to help people that has made her so passionate about what she does for work, and (I can say this, having had first-hand experience) so very bloody good at it. Please enjoy… Laura Hart-Raja. The JobsWorth website is here www.jobs-worth.com Watch the show on YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@jobsworthpodcast Follow the show on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/jobsworthpodcast/?hl=en Follow me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhawker/ Follow me on TikTok; https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltechcollective Subscribe to my newsletter 'The Job Journal from GTC'; https://subscribepage.io/TheJobJournal Learn more about my proper job; https://www.globaltechcollective.com/ Contact the show on hello@jobs-worth.com

    1h 5m
  7. JobsWorth - Dean Gleeson Revisited

    12/10/2025

    JobsWorth - Dean Gleeson Revisited

    This week on JobsWorth I’m joined by WAHL’s Lead Educator and owner of Dean Gleeson Hair… um… Dean Gleeson. Dean returns a little over 18 months after his first episode aired, and it’s safe to say that a lot has changed for this Essex-based barber. He’s parted ways with his friend, co-founder, and business partner of ten years to strike out on his own — and in this week’s conversation, we find out why. We also hear what it’s been like building a new brand from scratch, how he’s juggling a senior role with global haircare and grooming giant WAHL while launching a new business, and why, despite being established in the industry for almost two decades, he’s still as hungry as ever to prove himself. Please enjoy… Dean Gleeson… again. #jobsworth #podcast #career #worklife #storiesthatinspirechange The JobsWorth website is here www.jobs-worth.com Watch the show on YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@jobsworthpodcast Follow the show on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/jobsworthpodcast/?hl=en Follow me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhawker/ Follow me on TikTok; https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltechcollective Subscribe to my newsletter 'The Job Journal from GTC'; https://subscribepage.io/TheJobJournal Learn more about my proper job; https://www.globaltechcollective.com/ Contact the show on hello@jobs-worth.com

    1h 13m
  8. JobsWorth - Rob Humm

    12/03/2025

    JobsWorth - Rob Humm

    On JobsWorth this week, I sit down with freelance filmmaker and songwriter, Rob Humm. Rob is a multi-talented creative with a Swiss-army-knife skill set who has been working behind the scenes on the podcast since we started filming back in April. This month, we say auf wiedersehen as he sets off to travel around Europe in his converted Transit Custom on the adventure of a lifetime - and what better way to pay homage to his time on the show than by getting him in the hot seat? We explore his weird and wonderful sources of career inspiration, the valuable lessons you learn from not landing your dream job early on, and the sacrifices you make to live intentionally. We also discuss how he strikes the right balance between film and music, what the reality of getting your work heard actually looks like, and - because we couldn’t have a musician on without asking them to bring their guitar - a very special live performance. Rob, thank you for everything, mate. You’re a legend. Please enjoy… Rob Humm. The JobsWorth website is here www.jobs-worth.com Watch the show on YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@jobsworthpodcast Follow the show on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/jobsworthpodcast/?hl=en Follow me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhawker/ Follow me on TikTok; https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltechcollective Subscribe to my newsletter 'The Job Journal from GTC'; https://subscribepage.io/TheJobJournal Learn more about my proper job; https://www.globaltechcollective.com/ Contact the show on hello@jobs-worth.com

    1h 8m
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Welcome to JobsWorth, a podcast filled with stories from people changing their relationship with work, inspiring others to do the same Visit the JobsWorth website; https://www.jobs-worth.com/ Watch JobsWorth on YouTube; www.youtube.com/@jobsworthpodcastFollow JobsWorth on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/jobsworthpodcast/?hl=enFollow me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhawker/ Follow me on TikTok; https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltechcollective Subscribe to my newsletter 'The Job Journal from GTC'; https://tinyurl.com/TheJobJournalFromGTC Learn more about my proper job; https://www.globaltechcollective.com/

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  • Creator
    John Hawker
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 JobsWorth
  • Show Website
    JobsWorth