RESOURCES, LINKS

Episode 1: We made a podcast!

Eve and Caroline talk about why they started a podcast exploring and celebrating women's careers post-40.

Who we are

LinkedIn profiles

https://www.linkedin.com/in/evetoomey/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-annis-69676117/

SKIN: Caroline's first novel

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SKIN-Caroline-Venetia-Annis/dp/1399904787

Episode 2: My boss is younger than me

The older you get in the workplace then the more likely this is to happen. More than anything we see the positives, once we've got over ourselves, of course!

Further reading, food for thought

Harvard Business Review

When Your Boss is Younger Than You

https://hbr.org/2015/10/when-your-boss-is-younger-than-you

BBC

How a Younger Boss Will Help You Get Ahead

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20160701-how-a-younger-boss-will-help-you-get-ahead

Forbes

The Diversity Employers Need to Remember

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2020/07/19/the-diversity-employers-need-to-remember-age-diversity/?sh=4f8557d54b6b

CIPD ( The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development)

Age Diverse Workforces

https://www.cipd.co.uk/news-views/viewpoint/age-diversity#gref

SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)

https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/people-managers/pages/young-managers-supervising-older-workers-.aspx

Episode 4: Stand-up comedy

Teacher by day, comedian by night. Now Rachel Parkin hosts a regular comedy night in Birmingham giving a platform for young and established comedians - especially women. How’s that for trying something new?!

Links to Rachel and other funny people

Rachel

https://rachelburnscomedy.wordpress.com/

https://www.nme.com/news/music/barry-gibb-glastonbury-twitter-joke-2094540

Brew Haha! at the Attic Brewery

https://atticbrewco.com/

Twitter:

@RachJParkin Brew Haha!

@Brewhahabrum

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/brewhahabrum

Instagram:

brew_haha_brum

James Cook's comedy course https://www.standupcourses.com/

Funny Women

https://funnywomen.com/

Episode 5: How do I not embarrass myself on a video call?

Further reading, food for thought

Robert Half Talent Solutions

14 Video Conference Etiquette Tips

https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/salaries-and-skills/14-video-conference-etiquette-tips

8 Rules of Video Call Etiquette

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/8-rules-video-call-etiquette-michelle-r-wheeler/

Episode 6: Redundancy and reinvention

HR specialist, Louisa Steensma Williamson, talks about redundancy and the reinvention that can follow.

Further reading, food for thought

Louisa at Thrive Consulting

https://thrivehrconsulting.co.uk/

Kubler-Ross change curve https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/change-curve

Ikigai: Something that gives a person a sense of purpose or a reason for living

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikigai

Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/549469/ikigai-by-hector-garcia-and-francesc-miralles/

Episode 8: Covid, hybrid and me

We reflect on how the Covid pandemic changed the workplace forever and the benefits and challenges of hybrid-working.

Further reading, food for thought

Mother Pukka - Flexonomics report https://www.motherpukka.co.uk/flexonomics/

The New York Times

Why You Need a Network of Low Stakes Casual Friendships

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/06/smarter-living/why-you-need-a-network-of-low-stakes-casual-friendships.html

Harvard Business Review

How to Re-onboard Employees Who Started Remotely

https://hbr.org/2021/06/how-to-re-onboard-employees-who-started-remotely

The Independent

New hobbies taken up in the UK during lockdown

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/uk-lockdown-new-hobbies-pandemic-b1820506.html

The Guardian

What We Do with Our Finite Life: How Covid Reframed Our Relationship With Ourselves

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jan/04/what-do-we-do-with-our-finite-life-how-covid-reframed-our-relationship-with-ourselves?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

Episode 10: Cold water swimming

Selena Whitehead talks to us about the benefits of cold water swimming for our mental health, life and work.

Further reading, food for thought

Harvard Business Review

Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome

https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome

Imposter syndrome https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome

Kate Leto

This article isn’t very good. How Product Leaders can better understand and live with Imposter Syndrome (Part 1)

https://www.kateleto.com/articles/imposter-syndrome

Breaking the cycle of self-doubt: 5 ways to stop feeling like an imposter (Part 2)

https://www.kateleto.com/articles/impostor-syndrome-2

How to Fail podcast, Elizabeth Day https://howtofail.podbean.com/

Be More Audrey

What to Ask Yourself If You Feel Like Quitting

https://www.audreyonline.co.uk/what-to-ask-yourself-if-you-feel-like-quitting/

People pleaser at work

https://coachyou.co.uk/people-pleaser-cat-burns-song-is-great-and-why-being-a-peopl?id=88&start2=0&hash=95033308470801a72ac32e82ddf3f9c0ba88199117b

The Guardian

Women reach 40 and hit their stride … only to be cruelly shoved aside at work

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/apr/07/women-40-work-sidelined-sexist-standards

Episode 13: Branded as negative

How do you manage the difficult accusation that you are being 'negative' when you think you are just sharing your years of experience?

Further reading, food for thought

The Daily Mash

Five Signs You've Been At Your Job Too Long https://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/work/five-signs-youve-been-at-your-job-too-long-20220921225951

Reclaim AI

Quiet Quitting

https://reclaim.ai/blog/quiet-quitting

Refinery 29

Quiet Quitting

https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/quiet-quitting-job?utm_source=email&utm_medium=editorial&utm_content=uk&utm_campaign=230313-in-defence-of-quiet-quitting-your-job

Episode 14: Becoming a social worker

It's never too late to find your purpose in life. Helen talks about how the skills she developed during her life had prepared her for this challenging but rewarding career.

Further reading, food for thought

How to become an NHS Social Worker https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/wider-healthcare-team/roles-wider-healthcare-team/clinical-support-staff/social-worker

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/social-worker#:~:text=You%20could%20do%20a%20degree,get%20a%20social%20work%20bursary

https://www.ucas.com/careers-advice/employment/how-to-become-a/social-worker

ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year of Employment) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/assessed-and-supported-year-in-employment-asye/assessed-and-supported-year-in-employment#:~:text=The%20assessed%20and%20supported%20year,skills%2C%20knowledge%20and%20professional%20confidence

Episode 16: Back to school - film and TV

There's so much advice here for budding writers and producers from Janet Awe. And never be afraid to go back to school, particularly if it's film school!

Further reading, food for thought

Awesome Janet Awe

https://www.janetawe.com/

https://www.hellomerman.com/

Courses

https://www.arvon.org/

https://www.bbk.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/screenwriting

https://nfts.co.uk/bridges-industry

Professional bodies https://www.wftv.org.uk/mentoring

https://rts.org.uk/

Julian Friedmann TedX talk

http://julianfriedmann.squarespace.com/about-me/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al3-Kl4BDUQ

Funny women

https://funnywomen.com/awards/

Episode 18: Two careers and counting

Claire Stephens talks about qualifying to become a counsellor, the different types of counselling you might want to specialise in, and how you can continue to practice at any age.

Further reading, food for thought

How to become a counsellor

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/counsellor#:~:text=You%20could%20do%20a%20diploma,training%20and%20supervised%20work%20placements.

https://www.ucas.com/careers-advice/employment/how-to-become-a/counsellor

https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/psychological-therapies/roles/counsellor

Professional body, UK register of counsellors

https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-us/protecting-the-public/bacp-register/

Episode 19: Setting up a charity

Karen Bailey went on holiday to volunteer at an elephant sanctuary in Cambodia. By the end of her visit, she had set up an education charity aiming to break the cycles of poverty in rural communities.

Cambodia Development Project

If you would like to donate please follow this PayPal link: https://www.paypal.me/CDPO

Episode 21: Menopause champion

Lauren Chiren and her organisation Women of a Certain Stage are at the forefront of training organisations how being menopause-savvy is good for their people and their bottom line.

Women of a Certain Stage https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/

Organizations

British Menopause Society https://thebms.org.uk/publications/world-menopause-day-2023/

International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/

Canadian Menopause Society https://www.sigmamenopause.com/

North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/

Episode 22: My office is too cold, what do I do?

Temperature wars!! Apparently one of the main reasons people didn't want to go back into the office post-Covid. Are you too hot, too cold or just fed up?

Further reading, food for thought

Business Mondays

https://businessmondays.co.uk/annoying-colleagues-hygiene-and-office-temperature-wars-putting-brits-off-returning-to-the-office/

BBC

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20160617-the-never-ending-battle-over-the-best-office-temperature

Quartz

https://qz.com/470301/men-are-literally-freezing-women-out-of-the-workplace

Business News Daily

https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/10964-office-temperature-debate.html

Controlled Climate Ltd

https://controlled-climate.co.uk/preventing-office-air-con-wars-our-top-five-tips/#:~:text=This%20light-hearted%20blog%20will%20provide%20five%20tips%20on,machines%20to%20help%20people%20cool%20down.%20Set%20temperature

Episode 23: Pickleball

Want to learn more about Pickleball, how to play and where to play? We've gathered some links for you below.

Organizations

https://www.pickleballengland.org/

https://pickleballcanada.org/

Food for thought/further reading

How to play

https://www.pickleheads.com/blog/how-to-play-pickleball

https://www.playgroundequipment.com/a-kids-and-beginners-guide-to-pickleball/

YouTube Pickleball Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_tmUu-hoIuBy6xBjoFDqyA

Differences between Pickleball and Padel

https://worldpadelinsider.com/what-is-the-difference-between-padel-and-pickleball/

Episode 25: Workplace mindset and wellbeing

There are lots of experts out there who can help us post-40. Zeenat Noorani is a workplace mindset and wellbeing coach practitioner as well as a campaigner and broadcaster about mental health and wellbeing.

Where to find and listen to Zeenat

La Vida Mariposa coaching https://zeenatnoorani.com/

Broadcast and events

Let’s talk better

https://letstalk120193022.wordpress.com/

Radio

https://zeenatnoorani.com/self-help/mindsetmatters/

https://bromleybuzz.uk/

Podcast - Zeenat’s Inspirational Tips to Wellness https://open.spotify.com/show/6OC8cKmUPcejD8u9RNrs4R

Further reading, food for thought

Martin Lewis: Money Saving Expert https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/

Let's Talk, Nihal Arthanayake

https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/nihal-arthanayake/lets-talk/9781398702257/

BACP A-Z of therapies https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-therapy/types-of-therapy/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw98ujBhCgARIsAD7QeAjrKtl2irvdX3ueherY_r-gtesJZ05FUdbFuuu_UPFiu0SbTcNx7noaApHMEALw_wcB

NHS resources

https://www.england.nhs.uk/personalisedcare/workforce-and-training/health-and-wellbeing-coaches/#:~:text=Health%20and%20wellbeing%20coaches%20support,goals%20and%20change%20their%20behaviours

https://www.england.nhs.uk/personalisedcare/workforce-and-training/health-and-wellbeing-coaches/

Episode 27: Becoming a doctor

Doctor Gabrielle Gascoigne's story shows that there is more than one path to becoming a doctor and it's possible to find your way there after 40. Below are links to information about how to become a doctor in the UK.

How to become a doctor

https://www.gmc-uk.org/education/becoming-a-doctor-in-the-uk

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/hospital-doctor

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/gp

Further reading, food for thought

With the End in Mind, Kathryn Mannix https://withtheendinmind.co.uk/

Episode 29: Post-40 survival kit

We've packed a little survival kit for our sisters in their late-30s with all sorts of things one needs for the adventure of life on The Right Side of 40. We've also gathered some further reading, only some of it is equally whimsical.

Further reading, food for thought

No F*cks Given, Sarah Knight
https://sarahknight.com/

The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jan/01/be-bad-better-from-anger-to-laziness-how-to-put-your-worst-habits-to-good-use?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jan/06/burnout-epidemic-work-lives-meaning?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

Harvard Business Review
https://hbr.org/2023/02/the-hidden-toll-of-microstress

Episode 31: Writing for a living

Lots of people dream of becoming a professional author. Kerry Fisher published her first novel at 48 and turned the dream into a reality. However, all those words don't appear by magic. Education, hard work, and a great team are all ways writers can get support where they need it.

Where to find Kerry and her books

http://www.kerryfisherauthor.com/about-me/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kerry-Fisher/e/B00AOAAXJ4

Further reading, food for thought

Writing courses

https://jerichowriters.com/

https://www.uclaextension.edu/writing-journalism/creative-writing

Other inspiration

Corfu

https://www.discovergreece.com/ionian-islands/corfu

The Durrells

https://www.itv.com/watch/the-durrells/2a4156?gclid=CjwKCAjwrranBhAEEiwAzbhNtYLp_Nzlaf4dD1QKSstLzUTlkqOEM2tkfZCj6KDKSgkEyp_CR1ts8hoCddIQAvD_BwE

US https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/shows/the-durrells-in-corfu/

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Episode 33: Cultural intelligence

Polly Collingridge explains in this episode that the four key qualities for cultural intelligence are drive, knowledge, strategy and action. Have a look at the resources below to build up your cultural intelligence knowledge and skills to help you put your learning into action.

Cultural Intelligence Centre - CulturalQ

https://culturalq.co.uk

CulturalQ Blog and podcast https://culturalq.com/about-cultural-intelligence/blog/

Training for cultural intelligence

Brunel University London

https://www.brunel.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/Psychology-Culture-and-Evolution-MSC

Society for Intercultural Training and Research (SIETAR)

https://sietar.co.uk/

Further reading, food for thought

Digital, Diverse and Divided, David Livermore https://davidlivermore.com/digital-diverse-divided/

Leading with Cultural Intelligence: The Real Secret to Success, David Livermore https://davidlivermore.com/leading-with-cultural-intelligence/

Coconut vs. Peach Cultures https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/jun/14/change-your-life-peaches-and-coconuts-oliver-burkeman

https://impactgrouphr.com/individualpost/peach-vs-coconut-cross-cultural-communication-is-difficult/

Episode 35: Side hustle or portfolio career

Sarah Parkin explains in this episode how it is possible to hold different roles in different quantities which combine to make a portfolio career and which you can adapt to fit with your life. It isn't without stress or worries, but it is possible.

Sarah Parkin Funeral Celebrant

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088226572290&locale=hi_IN

Elm Tree Gardening, Lincolnshire https://elmtreegardening.co.uk/

Further reading, food for thought

Portfolio career

https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/how-to-have-a-portfolio-career/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zktbn9q

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20190719-portfolio-career

What does a district or a county councilor do

https://www.gov.uk/government/get-involved/take-part/become-a-councillor#:~:text=representing%20the%20ward%20for%20which,on%20the%20executive%20or%20cabinet

https://www.local.gov.uk/be-councillor

How to become a celebrant

https://www.uksoc.com/

https://celebranttraining.org.uk/

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/celebrant

https://www.internationalcollegeofprofessionalcelebrants.org/

Episode 37: Pip's Hot Sauce

Pip Bradley got the idea for her business whilst eating at a local pub. With no chilli sauce to add to her meal, Pip wrote up a list of ingredients on the back of a beer mat for her ideal hot sauce. Pip now makes and sells a range of hot sauces, creating not just a succcessful microbusiness but a lifestyle as well.

Where to find Pip's Hot Sauce

https://pipshotsauce.co.uk/

https://shop.birminghammuseums.org.uk/blogs/news/meet-local-maker-pips-hot-sauce

Collaborations

Kings Heath Artisan Market https://www.instagram.com/kingsheathartisan/?hl=en-gb

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/how-kings-heath-artisan-market-26637598

Attic Brew

https://atticbrewco.com/

Home of Metal

https://homeofmetal.com/

Cure for Life https://shop.birminghammuseums.org.uk/products/cure-for-life-hot-sauce

Brumbox

https://brumbox.co.uk/

Hare and Hounds https://hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk/

Fokawolf

https://www.fokawolf.com/

Capsule

https://www.capsule.org.uk/

Episode 38: Neurodiversity

Doctor Lisa Gee and Doctor Joanne Limburg tell us how their diagnosis has enabled them to be more open about their conditions in the workplace and the relief they have felt at now being able to access support and help.

Where to find Dr Limburg and Dr Gee and their books

Joanne Limburg

http://joannelimburg.net/

Lisa Gee

https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/fcw/gee-lisa.aspx

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisageecreative/

Support and information

NHS

ADHD

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/

Autism

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/

Access to Work

https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work

Other oganisations

ADHD support

adhdaware.org.uk

https://adhduk.co.uk/

Autism support

https://www.autism.org.uk/

Drugwatch - USA

https://www.drugwatch.com/mental-health/adhd/

https://www.drugwatch.com/mental-health/adhd/treatment/

Further reading, food for thought

Genius Within, Nancy Doyle

https://geniuswithin.org/our-team/prof-nancy-doyle/

Mother Nature, Sarah Blaffer Hrdy

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mother-Nature-Maternal-Instincts-Species/dp/0345408934

The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jul/16/i-knew-people-found-me-uncanny-and-strange-then-came-the-diagnosis-that-explained-it-all

BBC

https://www.bbk.ac.uk/news/neurodivergent-employees-fear-discrimination-despite-uk-businesses-promoting-neurodiverse-workplaces

Episode 39: Soft skills - Rethinking recruitment

Empathy, communication, active listening, critical thinking, creativity, time management, lifelong learning. These 'soft' skills make us good at our jobs but are often thought of as 'nice to have' rather than core competencies that will get you recruited for the job you want. However, things are changing.

Where to find Lena Rantsevich and Reputy

https://reputy.io/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/web3-strategy-startup-founder/?originalSubdomain=uk

Further reading, food for thought

World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs: Most in Demand Skills Now and Beyond

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/05/future-of-jobs-2023-skills/

Forbes, The Top 10 Most In-Demand Skills For The Next 10 Years

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2022/08/22/the-top-10-most-in-demand-skills-for-the-next-10-years/

The Independent, The workplace ‘soft skills’ that’ll give you the edge in 2023

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/best-workplace-soft-skills-2023-b2275924.html

Minter Dial - Empathy

https://www.minterdial.com/

Simon Sinek - Human Skills

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9uzJ0LgvT0

Colin Smith - Active Listening https://dexteritysolutions.co.uk/

Personal Intelligence

https://www.lifecoach-directory.org.uk/memberarticles/what-is-personal-intelligence-and-why-do-i-need-it

Forbes

https://www.forbes.com/sites/williamarruda/2024/03/10/why-women-hold-the-key-to-authentic-leadership/

Episode 40: How to make a podcast

Would you like to make a podcast? After all, if we can do it, then you can too. Here are the resources two low-tech, over-40, podcast newbies used to create this podcast.

Tools and links

Domain name checking and purchase

https://www.godaddy.com/en-uk

https://www.enom.com/

Meeting recording software

https://meet.google.com/

https://zoom.us/

Screen recording software

https://obsproject.com/

Microphones

https://www.tonormic.com/

Editing software