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Love Your Work! with Rachel

Podcast created by Work Content Creator & Your HR Bestie from Big Tech Rachel Sparkes: Helping ambitious professionals succeed in the corporate world with purpose, creativity, and humanity — no burnout, no selling out.

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00:05:55

The Art of Doing Great Work Where You Are - Work It...

Love Your Work! with Rachel ·

2025/12/18

In this episode of the Love Your Work podcast, host Rachel Sparkes revisits her book 'Work It Real Good' to explore the essential elements of career success: achievement, attitude, and awareness. She emphasizes the importance of sustainable delivery in the workplace, the impact of attitude on personal branding, and the necessity of self-awareness for career growth. The conversation highlights the need for intentionality in one's career journey and the significance of recognizing and

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00:42:15

Cast Vision. Build Culture. Lead Change: A...

Love Your Work! with Rachel ·

2025/12/09

SummaryIn this conversation, Hanna Bauer discusses her journey from a traditional leadership role to embracing heart-centered leadership through her proprietary methodology, Heartnomics. She emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural and relational dynamics in organizations, the need for alignment between personal and organizational purpose, and the integration of operational excellence with human flourishing. Hanna shares insights on navigating career transitions, overcoming imposter

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00:47:17

Interview with Kirryn Zerna, Communications Expert...

Love Your Work! with Rachel ·

2025/12/02

In this conversation, Rachel Sparkes and Kirryn Zerner explore the critical importance of human connection in the workplace, especially in the age of AI. They discuss Kirryn's transition from corporate communications to keynote speaking, the significance of building trust and connection within teams, and how to engage multiple generations in the workplace. Kirryn shares insights on creating memorable experiences at conferences and the need for leaders to test their assumptions about team

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00:13:21

The Career Compass: Stop Drifting and Start Navigating

Love Your Work! with Rachel ·

2025/11/20

SummaryIn this conversation, Rachel Sparkes discusses the importance of career clarity and the reasons behind workplace disengagement. She emphasizes that many individuals feel stuck not because they are in the wrong job, but due to a lack of clarity in their career direction. Rachel introduces the concept of the career compass and highlights a critical quadrant that often gets overlooked, providing insights on how to address this issue effectively.TakeawaysCareer clarity is essential for

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00:26:39

Why 85% of People Want to Change Careers But Only 15%...

Love Your Work! with Rachel ·

2025/11/15

SummaryA deep dive into the Decision Dial framework to get unstuckIn this conversation, Rachel Sparkes discusses the paradox of having more career options and flexibility than ever, yet many individuals feel paralysed when it comes to making career changes. She introduces a framework developed over 15 years to help individuals navigate critical decision points that contribute to this paralysis.TakeawaysWe have more career options, more flexibility, more remote opportunities than ever before.People

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00:17:10

Why Changing Jobs Every 18 Months Won’t Make You...

Love Your Work! with Rachel ·

2025/11/10

Work It Real Good Book Series: Chapters 4 & 5: Heart-Mind Connection and Passion & PurposeHere’s a statistic that might surprise you: the average person stays in a role for only 18 months. We’re changing jobs almost as often as we change our jeans, hopping from opportunity to opportunity, thinking the next one will finally be “the one.”But it never is.I see it all the time in my coaching practice. Someone comes to me complaining about their terrible boss, their unfulfilling work, their lack

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00:31:51

Leading with Heart in the Age of AI: Samantha...

Love Your Work! with Rachel ·

2025/11/01

From customer experience to global product strategist, Samantha’s story reveals how staying human is the real superpower in tech.SummaryIn this episode of Love Your Work, Samantha Middlebrook shares her journey from a non-tech background to becoming a globally recognized product strategist. She discusses the importance of human-centered design in technology, navigating imposter syndrome, and the balance between passion and boundaries in leadership. Samantha also reflects on her experiences with AI

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00:05:40

Work It Real Good Series – Chapter 3 – The Top 10...

Love Your Work! with Rachel ·

2025/10/24

In this episode, Rachel Sparkes discusses the top 10 career mistakes that individuals often make, drawing from her experiences in HR and coaching. She emphasizes the importance of being proactive, setting clear goals, and maintaining self-awareness. Rachel also highlights the significance of personal branding, understanding the job market, and preparing effectively for interviews. Additionally, she introduces two modern mistakes related to boundaries and time management, encouraging listeners to

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00:20:32

Creating Before We Consume

Love Your Work! with Rachel ·

2025/10/22

SummaryIn this episode of the Love Your Work podcast, Rachel Sparkes discusses the vital role of creativity in both personal and professional life. She emphasizes the importance of creating for joy, sharing her experiences with music and the use of AI tools like Suno AI for music production. Rachel encourages listeners to engage in creative activities and build a community around shared creativity, highlighting that personal creativity enhances work life and overall happiness.TakeawaysCreativity is

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00:13:33

"Work It Real Good" Series – Chapter 2: Factors...

Love Your Work! with Rachel ·

2025/10/14

Factors Affecting Todays WorkplaceWelcome back, friends — we’re diving into Chapter 2 of my book Work It Real Good (yep, the one I wrote a whole decade ago). This is also Episode 2 in our new series where I dust off those ideas, give them a shake, and see how they hold up in today’s wild world of work. Spoiler: a lot has changed, and a lot hasn’t.Here’s the quick and dirty:A whopping 87% of people are disengaged at work. Yikes. Leadership really is the make-or-break here.Tech is both our bestie and

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00:20:13

The Epic Career Quest, Ten Years Later: What Still...

Love Your Work! with Rachel ·

2025/10/03

In this episode, Rachel Sparkes introduces her book 'Work It Real Good' and discusses the importance of self-awareness and personal growth in achieving career satisfaction. She outlines the common struggles faced by individuals in their careers and presents a roadmap for transformation through clarity, confidence, and conviction. Rachel shares her personal journey from IT recruitment to coaching, emphasizing the need for meaningful work and the impact of emotional events on career choices

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00:15:22

What Drives People: The 6 Human Needs You Need to Know

Love Your Work! with Rachel ·

2025/08/08

From UX to L&D to leadership—why nothing changes until you meet the right needEver tried to roll out a workplace change, only to have it land with all the excitement of a damp muffin?Yeah, me too.Recently, I was deep in the weeds designing a technology certification drive. that would be rolled out to thousands of tech folk. The goal? Get people certified. The problem? Most people didn’t exactly leap out of bed thinking, “Yes! Today’s the day I conquer that ServiceNow Pro Plus Suite exam!”So, I

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00:06:35

Planes, People & Perspective ✈️ Why a Month Abroad...

Love Your Work! with Rachel ·

2025/07/30

I just got back from a whole month working overseas — yep, a full four weeks in Manchester, with side quests to our London and German offices, and some much-needed personal travel to Menorca, The Hague, and Amsterdam with my partner. It wasn’t just a change of scenery — it was a full-blown mindset refresh. And guess what? Science says this kind of thing isn’t just good for the soul — it’s brilliant for your career too.We’ve been banging on about “flexibility” and “remote work” for years now, but

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00:51:28

From Burnout to Balance at Work with Psychologist and...

Love Your Work! with Rachel ·

2025/05/16

Liv Downing's journey from corporate to becoming a thought leader in workplace wellbeing, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, creativity, and compassion in leadership.In this episode of the Love Your Work! podcast, host Rachel Sparkes interviews Liv Downing, a psychologist and mindfulness advocate. They explore Liv's journey from corporate HR to becoming a thought leader in workplace wellbeing, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, creativity, and compassion in leadership. Liv

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00:05:02

Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast — But What Is...

Love Your Work! with Rachel ·

2025/03/23

summaryIn this conversation, Rachel Sparkes discusses the critical importance of company culture in influencing employee performance, retention, and overall workplace satisfaction. She emphasizes that culture is not merely about perks like ping pong tables or free snacks, but rather the collective experience of employees from recruitment to exit. Sparkes shares insights on building a people-first culture, highlighting strategies such as co-creating culture with employees, implementing effective

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00:05:47

The Power You’re Afraid to Own: Unmasking Fear and...

Love Your Work! with Rachel ·

2025/03/21

How Self-Knowledge Transforms Fear from a Roadblock into a Catalyst for LeadershipIn this episode of Love Your Work!, I discuss the profound importance of self-knowledge in conscious leadership — and how AI tools like ChatGPT can unexpectedly support our personal growth journeys.A key theme we explored was fear — particularly how it holds many leaders, especially women, back from embracing their true power. I was reminded of the iconic quote from Marianne Williamson:"Our deepest fear is not

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00:03:51

Delegation Done Right: 3 Tips Leaders Often Miss!...

Love Your Work! with Rachel ·

2025/02/18

I had a huge response to my Blog Post on delegation 2 weeksago. Seems many leaders miss these three game-changing principles: 🎨 Colour: Connecting theDots – Help your team see the full picture, not just their piece of the puzzle.💬 Be Clear to Be Kind –Vague instructions lead to frustration. Clarity = confidence.⚖️ Communicate the Consequences –What happens if they nail it? What if they don’t? No surprises = no stress. I break these down in my latest video—watch now forpractical delegation tips

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00:03:06

The Two Word Check In - Conscious Leadership Tool To...

Love Your Work! with Rachel ·

2025/02/08

This video is from the Love Your Work! podcast and blog on Substack hosted by Rachel Sparkes You can read the full article here:https://rachelsparkes.substack.com/p/the-two-word-check-inOther LinksBrown, Brene. Dare to Lead. Link to Brene Brown’s workHarvard Business Review: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership. HBR Study on EQZak, Paul J. “The Neuroscience of Trust.” Harvard Business Review. Neuroscience of Trust StudyGallup: “The State of the Global Workplace.” Gallup Trust and Productivity

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00:54:18

Unleashing Everyday Creativity with Mykel Dixon

Love Your Work! with Rachel ·

2025/02/08

In a world that often prioritizes productivity over play, Mykel Dixon reminds us that creativity is not just a skill—it’s a life force. In a lively conversation with me (Rachel Sparkes), Mykel shares his journey from jazz musician to corporate consultant, highlighting the transformative power of creativity in leadership and the workplace.Many organizations struggle to replicate transformative experiences. Why? Because they fail to nurture cultural artefacts that sustain engagement. Mykel emphasizes

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00:46:24

How a Four-Day Work Week Changes Everything

Love Your Work! with Rachel ·

2025/01/18

In this episode of the Love Your Work! podcast, I sit down with Christian Miran, a trailblazer in organizational transformation, to discuss reimagining work culture through the lens of the four-day work week. Our conversation dives into the motivations, structure, and measurable outcomes of this innovative approach at Medibank, while uncovering broader themes of conscious leadership and employee engagement.“People are not resources, but remarkable individuals with untapped potential.” Christian

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