This week’s dilemma:
“I low-key love office gossip.”
In this minisode, we respond to a message from Kemi, a few years into her career, who’s built real workplace friendships through casual gossip. It helped her feel like she belonged. But now? She's not so sure.
What started as innocent connection now feels a little icky. She’s questioning her motives, her boundaries and whether gossip is costing her credibility at work.
We talk about the difference between bonding and boundary-crossing, how to avoid being labelled ‘that’ person and what to do when the tea feels good but might come with consequences.
If you’ve ever gotten swept up in the mess (and liked it) this one’s for you.
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This week’s dilemma:
“Do I really need to network to move forward?”
In this minisode, we respond to a heartfelt letter from Marcus - a thoughtful, introverted team leader who’s spent years focusing on doing great work behind the scenes. But now, as he looks to progress into senior leadership, the same feedback keeps popping up: “You need to be more visible”.
He wants to grow. He wants to lead. But he doesn’t want to become someone he’s not. So how do you build relationships, raise your profile, and step into the spotlight without feeling like you’re faking it?
If the word “networking” makes you shudder, this one’s for you.
Useful resource:
Own Your Brilliance is a self-paced course to help you build real visibility and self-advocacy, without selling your soul. Whether you're gunning for progression or just tired of being overlooked, it's about showing up with confidence and clarity on your terms. Explore it here.
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This week’s dilemma:
"I’m scared to slow down."
In this minisode, we respond to a message from Abbie, who’s found herself longing for a slower, more spacious life but every time she tries to rest, she panics.
She’s tired of the hustle, the striving, the constant pressure to be productive. But guilt creeps in whenever she tries to stop. Even a quiet moment feels like falling behind.
We talk about why rest feels so scary for high performers, how to recognise internalised productivity pressure and what it really means to opt out of the fast lane without losing your ambition or sense of self.
If you’ve ever struggled to sit still, say no, or give yourself a break, this one’s for you.
Useful resources:
The Rest Reset is a guided audio course designed to help you reclaim rest on your own terms. It’s short, practical and designed for busy brains. Whether you're on the edge of burnout or just want to slow down without losing momentum, The Rest Reset offers tools and insights to help you stop running on empty. Explore it here.
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This week’s dilemma:
"I’m good at my job but I kind of hate it."
In this minisode, we respond to a message from Katie, who’s in a well-paid, well-respected tech role and completely disconnected from it.
She’s not being mistreated. She’s not underpaid. But she’s stuck in a loop of Sunday dread, weekday detachment and a creeping sense of hollowness. Is she burnt out? Bored? Ungrateful? Or just human?
We talk about what to do when your job looks “good on paper” but feels bad in your body. And how to tell the difference between a rough patch and a deeper misalignment.
If you’ve ever found yourself asking “Is this it?”, this one’s for you.
Useful resource:
The Work Rewrite is a short self-paced course to help you reconnect with meaning, motivation and direction in your working life. Whether you're staying put or planning a change, it's a space to figure out what truly matters. Explore it here.
Got a work dilemma?
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Trailer: The Dilemma Season Is Here
We’re back. And we’re tackling the messy, murky, beautifully human stuff one dilemma at a time.
In this special season of UN/DO, Dulcie and Yemisi respond to letters from listeners navigating life, work, love, ambition, identity and everything in between.
Episodes drop every Monday and Thursday starting next week.
Got a dilemma of your own? Email us at dilemma@thisisworkwell.com
Promotions aren’t everything but if they’re on your radar, this one’s for you. We close out Summer School with a grounded look at career progression. From getting clear on your impact to building internal advocates, this episode helps you make an honest, powerful case for what’s next without the burnout or the BS.
Struggle with self-advocacy?
Explore the full Own Your Brilliance course: https://www.thisisworkwell.com/brilliance
Summer School listeners get an extra 10% off with code SUMMEROYB
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Strategic thinking as a leadership habit, not a calendar slot. This episode explores how to think more strategically by making space, asking better questions, and building your big-picture mindset. Whether you’re leading a team or managing yourself, this one’s about working on your role, not just in it.
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Are your rhythms at work aligned with what you say matters, or are they just… noise? In this episode, we dive into calendars, dashboards, and check-ins to figure out whether your day-to-day is supporting your big-picture goals or quietly sabotaging them.
Learn how to run better meetings, track meaningful metrics, and create working systems that reflect your values.
Want to design rhythms that energise instead of exhaust? I run team sessions on strategic leadership, operational design, and meaningful measurement. Find out more at https://www.thisisworkwell.com/workwithus
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Welcome to the IT phase of Summer School, where systems, strategy, and scale take centre stage. In this episode, we’re tackling one of the hardest skills in leadership: delegation.
We break down why letting go is more than just a productivity trick, it’s an act of leadership. You’ll learn how to delegate without dumping, use the situational leadership model to tailor your approach, and build trust without micromanaging.
If you're stepping into leadership, or want to lead better, I offer training on delegation, time management, and scaling sustainably. Explore more at https://www.thisisworkwell.com/workwithus
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People-pleasing is exhausting. And it won’t get you promoted. In this episode, we talk about the likeability trap - especially for women and underrepresented groups - and how to lead with kindness, not people-pleasing. Because being respected > being liked.
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Empathy isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s essential. But it doesn’t mean being a doormat. In this episode, we explore how to lead with heart and humanity, even when the pressure’s on. From communication and conflict to bias and belonging, this one’s for anyone who wants to be a better human at work.
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The best feedback doesn’t bruise, it builds. In this episode, we break down what it really means to give and receive feedback that helps people grow. We’ll cover why it’s so hard, how to do it well, and what changes when you create a culture of clarity, care, and accountability.
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You don’t have to shout to be seen. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt awkward about self-promotion and is ready to show up without selling out. Because real visibility isn’t about performance. It’s about truth.
Want to own your wins without cringing?
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Leadership starts with you, and there’s no title required. This episode explores how to lead yourself with clarity, consistency, and care, so you can build the kind of inner trust that lasts longer than any job title.
Links & resources:
Try the free taster of The Work Rewrite on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
Want to design work that works for you?
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Burnout isn’t a badge of honour. In this episode, we unpick the toxic link between overworking and identity, and explore what it means to actually work well, because exhaustion doesn’t equal excellence.
Links & resources:
Try the free taster of The Work Rewrite on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
Ready to work more sustainably?
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Welcome to the UN/DO Summer School, WorkWell style. This bonus series is here to help you unlearn what’s holding you back and do the work that really matters. Each week we’ll take a common workplace struggle and turn it into something useful, human and real.
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Welcome to UN/DO - the podcast where we rethink work, rest, and play. Hosted by Dulcie and Yemisi, this season is all about unlearning the rules we’ve been handed and doing life on our terms. If you’re done shrinking, settling, or running on fumes…you’re in the right place.
In this final episode of Season 2, we’re talking about something that sounds simple, until it’s you: visibility. Whether it’s speaking up, sharing your work, or letting yourself be known, showing up can feel terrifying. Especially if you’ve been taught that being visible means being judged, reduced, or misunderstood.
But you don’t have to be fearless to be seen. You just have to be honest. And today, we’re digging into what it really means to show up, not when you’re perfect, but now.
In this episode:
Why we shrink ourselves and what it costs us
The myths we’ve been sold about confidence and readiness
The Spotlight Effect and why people aren’t watching you as closely as you think
What Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s story teaches us about visibility and fear
Our signature UN/DO practice - one thing to unlearn, one thing to do differently
Books mentioned:
Presence by Amy Cuddy
Feck Perfuction by James Victore
Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani
Explore these and more in The WorkWell Library - https://www.thisisworkwell.com/library
Got a work dilemma?
Even though the season’s wrapping up, we’re still collecting listener dilemmas for upcoming seasons. Email us at dilemma@thisisworkwell.com - it’s anonymous, always.
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This week’s dilemma:
“How do I know if this is bravery or a breakdown?”
In this minisode, we respond to a listener at a major life crossroads. After nearly 30 years in law (and 19 with the same company) redundancy is on the horizon. But instead of panic, what’s rising is something quieter and deeper: curiosity.
Jules has spent years being “the sensible one.” She’s built a solid career, raised her kids, ticked all the expected boxes. But now, she’s wondering if it’s time to trade legal briefs for clay and pursue her secret passion: ceramics.
Is it foolish to leave behind the life you’ve built? Or is it finally time to build one that feels fully your own? If you’ve ever dreamed of a second act, but feared what people would say…this one’s for you.
Got a work dilemma?
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Welcome to UN/DO - the podcast where we rethink work, rest, and play. Hosted by Dulcie and Yemisi, this season is all about unlearning the rules we’ve been handed and doing life on our terms. If you’re done shrinking, settling, or running on fumes…you’re in the right place.
This week, we’re talking about something we don’t explore nearly enough: leaving.
Not just how to leave, but when, why, and what it means about us.
Because we’re often taught to cling. To be loyal. To endure. But staying too long in the wrong place can cost you your energy, your confidence, and your joy. This episode is about what it means to leave well - with clarity, self-respect, and your next chapter in mind.
In this episode:
Why quitting is wrongly framed as failure or flakiness
How work culture glorifies endurance over honesty
What staying too long in the wrong place really costs us
Lessons from Dame Jacinda Ardern on leaving with integrity
Our signature UN/DO practice - one thing to unlearn, one thing to do differently
Books mentioned:
Transitions by William Bridges
Quit by Annie Duke
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Explore these and more in The WorkWell Library - https://www.thisisworkwell.com/library
Leave With Purpose
If you’re thinking about leaving your job, whether for a new role, a bold pivot, or a well-earned break, Leave With Purpose is here to guide you.
This workbook helps you reflect, plan, and exit with clarity, confidence and care. It’s practical, emotional and deeply supportive.
Use code LEAVE10 for 10% off
Got a work dilemma?
This season, we’re answering your real-life dilemmas in short minisodes.
Got something you’d love us to unpack? Email us at dilemma@thisisworkwell.com and don’t worry, we’ll keep you anonymous.
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This week’s dilemma:
“I don’t want to give up on being the kind of boss I believe in. But I also don’t want to feel like a mug.”
In this minisode, we respond to a long-time leader wrestling with a modern challenge: how to hold people accountable without falling back on outdated, authoritarian styles of leadership.
Peter has spent two decades leading with clarity, compassion, and care. But lately, with shifting expectations, missed deadlines, and a whole lot of ambiguity, he’s starting to question whether he’s being too soft, or just trying to lead in a system that hasn’t caught up yet.
If you’ve ever tried to lead with integrity but felt tempted to “lay down the law,” this one’s for you.
Got a work dilemma?
We’re answering real-life listener dilemmas all season long. Send yours to dilemma@thisisworkwell.com - anonymous, always.
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