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Joy At Work

The Joy at Work podcast offers time-poor professionals in their 40s, 50s and 60s ideas on how to increase their joy at work. Lucia Knight dives right to the heart of the value each guest offers so that you can make deliberate change to bring more enjoyment, satisfaction and fulfillment to your work. Beyond expert interviews, you"ll get practical reflections following guest interviews, recommends on experiments to try this week and answers to call-in career questions from listeners.

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08:50

Is Charity Work the Answer to Feeling Career-Stuck?

Joy At Work ·

2025/07/09

Have you ever thought, “I just want to do something that matters”?In today’s episode of Joy at Work, I respond to a listener who wants to leave a successful commercial career to work in the charity or not-for-profit space. If that sounds familiar—if you’re craving more purpose or impact—I invite you to pause before leaping.I share what I’ve learned from years of working with midlife professionals who’ve felt the same longing. And I offer questions worth asking before you make a big switch. Because

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11:53

Health Anxiety: How to Stop the Spiral of Fear with...

Joy At Work ·

2025/07/02

Have you ever gone down a Google rabbit hole after noticing a small ache… and convinced yourself it was something life-threatening?In this episode, I’m joined by my longtime friend and therapist Warren Foot to talk about something I had barely heard of before our conversation — health anxiety. And once I heard what it was, I realised just how many of us might be living with it silently.Warren specialises in helping people deal with anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm. He introduces us to the

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07:50

When Your Company Culture Collapses: Should You Stay...

Joy At Work ·

2025/06/25

I’m answering a brilliant (and very real) listener question: “Is it insane to resign?”If your workplace has recently been bought out, the culture is collapsing, and you’re feeling an urgent need to escape — this one is for you.I’ll share why your frustration and anger are valid, why it’s NOT insane to want to leave, and — crucially — why pausing, planning, and positioning yourself first is key to protecting your future.You’ll hear: ✅ Why private equity takeovers feel so brutal (and why it’s not

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08:40

Becoming a Trailblazer for Change: Luke Murphy on...

Joy At Work ·

2025/06/18

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by the slow pace of change inside your organisation—you’re not alone.This week on Joy at Work, I’m joined by Luke Murphy, Product & Transformation Coach, who has walked this path himself. Together, we dive into the mindset shifts and small actions that can empower anyone—yes, even without a big job title—to become a true trailblazer for change.We cover:Why waiting for permission holds us backThe four common traps that sabotage grassroots change effortsLuke’s

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07:21

Done With the Role, Not With Working? Let’s Talk Next...

Joy At Work ·

2025/06/11

Have you ever hit the top of your career only to realise... this isn’t the mountain you wanted to climb?In this episode, I respond to a listener who’s built an enviable career, but now finds themselves utterly done with the job—yet far from done with working. We explore what it means to reach the peak and feel empty, the risks of early retirement, and the real work that begins once the big job ends.If you’re staring down your next chapter and wondering what truly fulfilling work could look like now,

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12:32

How to Find a Career Coach You Can Actually Trust in...

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2025/06/04

Ever Googled “career coach” and found yourself drowning in vague promises and polished LinkedIn bios? You're not alone. This episode was sparked by a real message from Mike, a listener who’s 51, cynical, and unsure where to start. He knows he doesn’t want a repeat of the same job—but how do you find someone who actually gets that?In this episode, I break down four key hints for choosing the right career advisor (even if you hate the word coach). You’ll hear about:Why generalists rarely work in

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10:44

When Redundancy Hits: How to Process a Surprise Exit...

Joy At Work ·

2025/05/28

This episode was sparked by a listener who was unexpectedly made redundant after 13 years. If you've ever had the rug pulled out from under you—or fear that moment might come—this one’s for you.I break down what really happens emotionally when you’re let go (spoiler: it’s not just fear), why shame is the quietest but most damaging response, and how to gently move through it. I also share two key steps to help you figure out whether you simply need a new job—or a new career strategy entirely.You’ll

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09:01

Still Wondering What You Want to Be When You Grow Up?...

Joy At Work ·

2025/05/21

Ever find yourself thinking, “I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up”?You’re not alone — and more importantly, you’re not behind.In this episode, I respond to a heartfelt question from a 43-year-old marketing director who's feeling stuck and unsure about their future. We unravel the pressure-packed question we've all heard since childhood — “What do you want to be when you grow up?” — and offer two far more useful ones instead.You’ll hear:Why we’re still haunted by career expectations

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12:16

43 Experiments to Help You Enjoy Work Again

Joy At Work ·

2025/04/06

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.------Season 2 is officially a wrap—and in this episode, I’m giving you a fast-paced recap of what we covered, what stood out, and how to take action now.Across 18 Joy at Work Experiments and conversations with brilliant guests, we explored everything from boundaries, burnout, and imposter syndrome to procrastination, identity, appraisals, and midlife dating. These

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10:43

How to Date in Midlife with Confidence with Kerstin Rao

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2025/04/02

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.------Dating in midlife can feel like a minefield—swiping, bad dates, and wondering if you’ll ever meet the right person. But what if there was a better way?In this episode, I sit down with Kerstin Rao, a midlife dating coach who went from disaster dates to finding her perfect partner by building a dating system that actually works. She shares her most outrageous

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06:58

How to Recognise and Release Hidden Work Guilt - A...

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2025/03/31

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.-----We rarely talk about guilt at work, but many of us carry it every day—without realizing how much it shapes our decisions, stress levels, and even our happiness.This week’s Joy at Work Experiment was inspired by David, a high-achieving professional who reached the top of his field only to feel disconnected and guilty for no longer loving his work. His story made

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10:29

How to Stop "Cracking On" Before You Burn Out with...

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2025/03/26

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.-----Stress is everywhere, and for many of us, our default response is to just crack on and keep going. But that mindset doesn’t work forever—eventually, burnout catches up.In this episode, I talk with stress management coach Bernadette Dancy about why we need to stop glorifying overwork and start building sustainable ways to thrive. Bernie shares practical,

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06:39

How to Create 30 Extra Minutes a Day (Without Waking...

Joy At Work ·

2025/03/23

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.-If you’re constantly saying, “I don’t have enough time,” you’re not alone. But what if I told you that you don’t need more hours in the day—you just need a smarter way to use them?Last week, I asked you to imagine what you’d do if you magically had an extra 30 minutes every day. This week, I’m showing you exactly how to create that time—without waking up earlier,

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09:29

How Walking and Talking is Changing Men’s Mental...

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2025/03/19

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.-Men are far less likely to talk about their mental health—but that doesn’t mean they don’t need to. Sometimes, just getting outside, walking, and having a low-pressure space to talk can make all the difference.In this episode, journalist, broadcaster, and mental health advocate Paddy Silke shares how his own struggles led him to create a Men Walking and Talking group

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06:06

Your Golden Gift - A Joy At Work Experiment

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2025/03/16

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.-Imagine waking up tomorrow with 30 extra minutes gifted to you every single day—for the rest of your life. No one else knows, no one else can see it, and you can’t tell a soul. How would you use it?Most of us would let work creep into that sacred time—another email, another task, another meeting. And just like that, the golden gift would disappear. But what if,

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11:29

Stop Comparison from Killing Your Joy with Rob Stubbs

Joy At Work ·

2025/03/12

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.-Comparison is one of the biggest joy killers at work. We look at others’ success, promotions, or achievements and suddenly, our own progress feels small. But what if we stopped letting comparison hold us back and instead, used it as a tool for growth?In this episode, I sit down with Rob Stubbs, founder of Sparked Ambition, to break down the four biggest ways we fall

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07:09

Change Your Identity Before Changing Your Habits - A...

Joy At Work ·

2025/03/09

Most attempts at change fail because we start in the wrong place. We set a goal, we try to build habits, and then we hope for transformation. But according to James Clear’s Atomic Habits, real change happens when we shift our identity first—when we become the type of person who naturally does those things.I experienced this firsthand. For years, I struggled to swim longer distances, doubting my endurance. Then, one swim lesson changed everything—not just my technique, but how I saw myself. I walked

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08:02

The Surprising Secret to Being a Better Working...

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2025/03/05

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.-Balancing a demanding job with parenting isn’t easy, and after a long day of work, switching into “present parent” mode can feel impossible. But what if taking care of yourself first was actually the key to showing up better for your kids?In this episode, clinical psychologist and parenting expert Sarah Mundy shares real-life strategies for balancing work and family

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05:32

The Misunderstood Nature of Pride - A Joy At Work...

Joy At Work ·

2025/03/02

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.-Pride gets a bad reputation. It’s often linked to arrogance or self-importance, but at the other end of the spectrum, pride is about dignity—the quiet, internal acknowledgment of a job well done. What if we paid more attention to that?This week’s Joy at Work Experiment is about noticing and embracing the tiny moments of pride in your work—the small choices, actions,

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10:14

Why Most Appraisals Fail (And How to Fix Yours) with...

Joy At Work ·

2025/02/26

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.-Appraisals have a bad reputation—and for good reason. Too often, they feel like a box-ticking exercise, a source of anxiety, or a pointless HR requirement. But when done well, appraisals can be a powerful tool for clarity, motivation, and meaningful progress.In this episode, I speak with Dr. Amanda Woolley, who shares how to flip the traditional appraisal structure

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