The Happy WorkLife Podcast

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By: Lord Mark Price

Welcome to the The Happy WorkLife Podcast where people with inspiring careers reflect on how happy they have been in their working lives. We hear from a range of people working in a variety of industries and find out which roles gave them the most satisfaction and importantly what they have done to get happier at work. Hosted by Lord Mark Price, WorkL.co founder, peer and former Managing Director of Waitrose, and former Deputy Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership. Visit WorkL.co to find a job in the happiest companies, take our happiness test, network, get career support...

Breaking News & Beyond: Kamal Ahmed reflects on his journalistic career and how burnout made him reevaluate his life
#11
03/12/2024

WorkL founder, Lord Mark Price speaks to Kamal Ahmed, Editor-in-Chief and co-founder, The News Movement. Kamal takes us on a captivating journey through his career in journalism, chronicling his experiences covering landmark global events, his personal story of battling burnout and his co-founding of The News Movement. 

This podcast is brought to you by WorkL. Visit WorkL.com to find a job in the happiest workplaces, take our Happy at Work test, network, get career support from experts and much more. Work Happier with WorkL.


Lights, Camera, Advocacy: Lord David Puttnam on Film, Politics & Making a difference
#10
02/09/2024

WorkL founder, Lord Mark Price, speaks with Lord David Puttnam, legendary British film producer, educator, environmentalist and former member of the House of Lords. 

David pulls back the curtain on his remarkable career, diving deep into the stories behind iconic films like Chariots of Fire, The Killing Fields, Midnight Express and Bugsy Malone and how he brought these classics to life. All in all David’s films have won 10 Oscars, 10 Golden Globes, 25 BAFTAs, 9 Emmys, and the Palme D’Or at Cannes.

Beyond the bright lights of Hollywood, David discusses his career in public service, the impor...


Embracing heritage, igniting ambition and how the Princes Trust sparked the pursuit of a dream with Charlotte Mensah
#9
01/17/2024

Our founder, Lord Mark Price, speaks with Charlotte Mensah, award-winning hair stylist, entrepreneur and author. Charlotte talks about the formative years in her life and career, the role the Princes Trust played in helping her on her entrepreneurial journey and much more.

This podcast is brought to you by WorkL. Visit WorkL.com to find a job in the happiest workplaces, take our Happy at Work test, network, get career support from experts and much more. Work Happier with WorkL.


Pursuing a career of fulfilment with The Right Reverend James Jones KBE
#8
11/29/2023

Our founder, Lord Mark Price, speaks with The Right Reverend James Jones KBE to talk about his inspirational life and career. From heading up the Hillsborough Disaster inquiry and spearheading prison reform, James reflects on a life of service.

*Please note this podcast contains discussions of sensitive topics that may be upsetting or disturbing to some listeners.

This podcast is brought to you by WorkL. Visit WorkL.com to find a job in the happiest companies, take our happiness test, network, get career support from experts and much much more. Work Happier with WorkL.


Mastering entrepreneurship, embracing failure and unleashing the potential of a people-centric business with Paul Lindley OBE
#7
10/30/2023

Our founder, Lord Mark Price, chats with Paul Lindley OBE, British entrepreneur, children's welfare campaigner and best-selling author.

From starting out in the finance sector to founding the organic baby and children's food brand Ella's Kitchen in 2006, Paul shares his wisdom on a variety of topics including the importance of “failing fast”, the value of being people-centric in business and the power of asking “Why”.

Paul also talks about his new book “Raising the Nation: How to Build a Better Future for Our Children (and Everyone Else)” and his best-selling book “Little Wins: The Huge Power of Think...


How coaching can help you to propel your career with Jenny Garrett OBE
#6
10/04/2023

Our founder, Lord Mark Price, chats with Jenny Garrett OBE, an award-winning career coach, leadership trainer, speaker and author. Jenny delves into the world of career coaching and what drives her to help people in the workplace. She shares insights from her early career, her journey in establishing her leadership program, and her founding of the social enterprise 'Rocking ur Teens.'

This podcast is brought to you by WorkL. Visit WorkL.com to find a job in the happiest companies, take our happiness test, network, get career support from experts and much much more. Work Happier...


The power of purpose with Justine Roberts, founder of Mumsnet
#5
09/19/2023

Our founder, Lord Mark Price joins Justine Roberts CBE, the founder and CEO of online forum Mumsnet to talk about the power of a career full of purpose.

From starting out in the finance sector to founding Mumsnet in 2000, Justine shares her story of building the business to have over 1 million daily users looking to connect and share information about parenting through chat rooms and guides.

Listen for Justine's insight into the childcare crisis, what she thinks can be done to help and also the inspiring story on how Justine's entrepreneurial spirit landed her on...


Insights from the Corridors of Power with Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones
#4
08/08/2023

Our founder, Lord Mark Price, chats with top British diplomat Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones about how to navigate a career in Politics, Security and Intelligence and her remarkable career so far. From Governor of the BBC and Minister of State for Security and Counter Terrorism in the Home Office to advisor to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, Pauline reveals what it was like working as a minister in the Home Office, and much more!

This podcast is brought to you by WorkL. Visit WorkL.co to find a job in the happiest companies, take our happiness test...


Train hard and train smart - How to succeed in sport with Tanni Grey-Thompson
#3
07/12/2023

Our founder Lord Mark Price chats to the inspirational Tanni Grey-Thompson, one of Britain's greatest Paralympic athletes and independent peer in the British House of Lords. Tanni discusses her incredible sporting career, top tips for succeeding in the industry as well as her work in the House of Lords. This podcast is brought to you by WorkL. Visit WorkL.co to find a job in the happiest companies, take our happiness test, network, get career support from experts and much much more. Work Happier with WorkL.


Mastering a career pivot with Jaega Wise
#2
06/07/2023

Our founder Lord Mark Price chats to Jaega Wise, author, broadcaster and co-owner of the award-winning Wild Card Brewery. They discuss her remarkable career journey and how she successfully pivoted her career.This podcast is brought to you by WorkL. Visit WorkL.co to find a job in the happiest companies, take our happiness test, network and get career support from experts and much much more. Work Happier with WorkL.