The mental load isn’t just yours to carry - it’s a leadership issue. Learn how cultures that care can ease the juggle at work and at home.

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a global speaker series we delivered to our client, UKG, to explore why the mental load isn’t just a personal struggle - it’s a leadership issue.

Together we unpack how invisible responsibilities at home and at work impact wellbeing, retention, and culture, and why building ‘cultures that care’ matters for every organisation.

Joining me to share the story are two inspiring UKG leaders who brought this initiative to life - Mille Holst-Barry and Jeremy Casupanan

Together we discuss:

- Why UKG decided to invest in this global iniative around the mental load

- How conversations about the mental load can transform both workplaces and homes.

- The personal and cultural nuances of mental load across families, genders, and geographies.

- Why recognising the invisible tasks at work is vital for equity and retention.

- The practical impact of addressing the mental load in the workplace

This is an honest, inspiring, and hopeful conversation about how organisations can support their people to thrive and why every workplace should be talking about the mental load.

Tune in and discover how small shifts in awareness can make a big difference in creating workplaces (and homes) where everyone can flourish.

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What if the most powerful negotiation skill isn’t talking…but listening like a life depends on it? In this jaw-dropping episode, I speak with former hostage negotiator Nigel Taberner, who’s attended over 130 high-risk incidents without a loss of life. Nigel dismantles the myths (no Jedi mind tricks here) and shows how the exact skills used in armed sieges translate to leading teams, navigating conflict, and yes, parenting a strong-willed tween.

You’ll hear how negotiators influence when there’s nothing to trade, why echoing works better than endless questioning, and the simple 60-second ritual that can transform any difficult conversation, from a boardroom showdown to a bedtime battle.

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the invisible weight of running both your home and your career, you’re not alone. The mental load - the relentless planning, remembering, and anticipating that keeps family life moving - falls disproportionately on women, and it’s leaving many of us exhausted, resentful, and stretched too thin.

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kate Mangino, gender expert and author of Equal Partners, to uncover the truth about the mental load: what it really is, why it matters, and how we can begin to share it more equally at home. This isn’t just about fairness - it’s about creating the foundations for healthier relationships, happier families, and the space for working mums to truly thrive.

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