Intergenerational Communications
With Flo Ratcliffe
Flo Ratcliffe is a project manager and, in her words, "a chronically online Gen Z er." Flo and Jenni talk about how the change in digital communication is being navigated. Why both sides of the generational divide are having to retrain their brains. Why some are finding it harder to communicate in-person than online. Plus, how to decipher the memes, emojis and shorthand of digital communication!
ADHD
With Becca Brighty
Hot off the back of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Jenni's talking to Becca Brighty, a business psychologist and ADHD coach, who is trying to help guide people diagnosed with ADHD to make positive changes in their lives. She's a staunch advocate of how ADHD is a superpower when channelled in the right direction and how a little understanding from ADHDers and employers about their neurodiversity can make a huge difference in quality of life.
Lightbulb Moments presents... “The Cackle Club”
It's a special Lightbulb Moments this week as we present the first ever 'Cackle Club.'
Four professional women, and very good friends, tackling tricky HR issues whilst enjoying a couple of glasses of something stronger than coffee.
Plenty of laughs and loads of insight - enjoy!
Workplace Culture
With Jo Campos
Jo Campos is the Head of the Recruitment Delivery Centre for Resource Solutions in Manchester.
In this episode, Jenni and Jo talk about the importance of workplace culture and why creating a good environment in the workplace should always be a work in progress.
Let’s talk more about equity, diversity and inclusion.
With Naheed Nazir
Naheed Nazir is the Director of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at Manchester Metropolitan University and a thought leader in the space.
In this episode Jenni and Naheed discuss representation, role models and why box ticking is a not a solution.
Inclusive Cultures
With Dr. Helen Woolnough
Dr Helen Woolnough is a Senior Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager at Eqans UK and visiting Research Fellow at Manchester Metropolitan University.
On this episode Jenni and Helen discuss why we're not seeing women in senior positions at the rate or the volume we'd like and how companies can be better at creating a workplace culture that promotes inclusivity.
Being Trans in the Workplace
With Tara Hewitt
Tara Hewitt is a nerd, a sci-fi lover and the Chief Executive at the Transgender Equality Network Ireland, an NGO who's mission is to advance the rights and equality, and improve the lives of trans people and their families.
In this episode Jenni and Tara discuss trans rights, how trans people are treated and should be treated in the workplace and how fear of difference creates barriers to careers and progression.
Crucial Conversations
With Jayleen Lehrke
Jayleen Lehrke is the Global People and Culture Manager for Instem. In this episode, Jenni and Jayleen discuss why having constructive and direct conversations are crucial to the wellbeing of your workforce and talk about some secret sauce ways of effectively managing the difficult conversations we need to have in the workplace.
Men’s Mental Health
With Michael Beck
Michael Beck is a leadership coach and trainer and is passionate about making it safe for men to talk about their mental health.
In this episode Jenni and Michael talk about why it's so hard for men to talk about their mental health, provide some tools for looking after your mental health a little better and why providing yourself some space is a benefit to you and those around you
Partnerships and Networking
with Nick Shepherd
Nick Shepherd is the Business Development and Partnerships Manager at the Business Growth Hub based in Manchester.
On this episode, Nick explains how the Business Growth Hub helps businesses across Greater Manchester and how networking might be the key to your future success.
Plus, Jenni explains how cheese on toast left her crying on her kitchen floor!
Menstrual Wellness
with Samantha Garstin
Samantha Garstin describes herself as being "on a mission to dismantle the stigma and taboo that surrounds menstrual cycles to help women and people with periods unravel the mysteries of their cyclical nature" (https://samanthagarstin.com/)
On this episode Jenni and Samantha discuss how your menstrual cycle works, how workplaces should be dealing with menopause and menstruation and how to get the best out of yourself at each stage of your cycle.
The benefits of a 4 day week.
with Mark O’Brien
In this episode Jenni and Mark explore why a four day week works for them and how those benefits have been realised at Warman O'Brien. Why dressing appropriately is so important when you're being interviewed, (spoiler alert - it doesn't have to be a suit!) and why bending the truth when you're going for a job isn't the wisest thing to do!
You can find out more about Warman O'Brien at https://www.warmanobrien.com/
How to have a good workplace.
with Dr. Sarah Crozier
Dr. Sarah Crozier is a Chartered Psychologist and a senior lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University. In this episode, Jenni and Sarah chat about how to make work a better place for everybody, what professionalism means and whether you can ever be friends with your manager or with the people you line manage
Clifton Strengths
with Mindi Sullivan
Mindi Sullivan is a self-confessed "busy bee" and a keen advocate and coach of Clifton Strengths, a system that assesses your natural patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving and turns them into a working model to help you be a better version of yourself. Mindi and Jenni talk about the best kind of managers they've had and how their friendship transitioned from one of conventional manager and direct report to friendship.
Being Married
with Ali Dootson
Ali Dootson is Jenni's husband, partner in crime and chief ironing guru in the Dootson household. In this episode Jennifer and Ali talk about how they team up to take on life, how their relationship works, and the way they navigate through the day-to-day stuff of being married. Jenni and Ali are super-honest about how they deal with life’s challenges and how they now navigate some of the issues that Jenni's neurodiversity creates.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
with Naheed Nazir
Naheed Nazir is the Director of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at Manchester Metropolitan University and a thought leader in the space. In this episode Jenni and Naheed discuss the evolution of equality, diversity and inclusion for today's modern workplaces. Naheed explains why EDI is so important for the culture of your workplace and how addressing EDI needs can make a huge difference to the people you work for you, your colleagues and your direct reports.
The Power of Suggestion
with Adrian Tannock
Adrian Tannock is a hypnotherapist and psychotherapist based in Manchester. In this episode, Adrian explains why the power of suggestion can be hugely beneficial in your life and career. Plus, how you can deliver calm and authorative control over your decisions and some super-helpful guidance to practical things you can do to help your reach a calmer and more productive state.
You can find more on Adrian at https://www.lastingchange.co.uk/
Wellbeing
with Ngozi Weller
On this episode the Director of Aurora, Ngozi Weller, tells us why wellbeing is so important for individuals and businesses. From making sure your personal mental wellbeing is in the right place to ensuring the culture of your company is right for your workforce.
Ngozi shares the story of her career from high-flying oil executive to being determined to help companies treat wellbeing as one of the most important parts of their culture with her culture change consultancy aurorawellnessgroup.co.uk
Listen up.
Here’s the introduction to the podcast where it outlines what Lightbulb Moments is and what you can expect over the series. Jenni explains how the podcast can help you. From managing your working relationships to getting the best out of your team.