The Career Dad Show
Dan Reed
This podcast is all about supporting modern-day dads. Dads who work hard for a rewarding career... but not at the expense of their family. Dads who want to climb the career ladder, but also want to take the kids to school. Dads who don't want to make a choice between getting promoted, or being a parent. Work. Family. Balance.
In each episode I speak to an amazing guest and focus in on their story. Throughout the series we cover all the topics dads want to talk about: paternity leave, changing jobs, dealing with guilt, concerns about being a present father, working abroad, emigrating, insane commutes, starting a business, coping with loss, smashing down stereotypes... the list goes on.
So go ahead – give it a listen. Enjoy!
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The Science Behind Meditation, with Naianna Robertsson
The Career Dad Show
07/06/20 • 39 min
This week I’m joined by Naianna Robertsson, a neuroscientist who specialises in meditation. We talk about the hard science vs the fad of meditation, how to become ‘in the moment’, and the secret to forming successful habits.
Contents
- 1m 34s: A neuroscientist’s approach to meditation
- 6m 29s: Different types of meditation
- 11m 52s: How do you become ‘in the moment’?
- 15m 55s: Mantra meditation
- 29m 16s: Building a business, being a mum
- 33m 05s: Forming successful habits
Achieving through adversity, with Scott Aaron
The Career Dad Show
06/15/20 • 39 min
When Scott was 19, his father went to prison. This forced Scott to take stock of who he was, and who he wanted to be.
In this episode, Scott and I talk about his life as a successful business owner, award-winning network marketer, coach, author, podcaster, speaker... and father. And crucially, we talk about how he wouldn’t change any of the adversity he’s been through as it’s made him who he is today.
Contents
- 1m 12: Becoming the man of the house at 19
- 5m 27s: Achieving through adversity
- 11m 13s: The art of connecting with another human being
- 20m 40s: We need to talk about legacy
- 30m 55s: Balancing business with fatherhood
- 35m 07s: Parental guilt in lockdown
Winning through Redundancy, with Steve Preston
The Career Dad Show
05/18/20 • 38 min
Today I’m joined by Steve Preston - aka The Career Catalyst. Steve’s an internationally-acclaimed author, speaker, and career coach.
One of his books, Winning through Redundancy, seems really apt right now; we focus on how to tackle redundancy, tactics you can deploy that lead to positive outcomes, and why mindset is everything.
I hope you enjoy.
Content
- 0m 40s: The Career Catalyst
- 7m 14s: Winning through redundancy
- 15m 44s: The ability to look to the future
- 20m 48s: Why people don’t do what they love
- 24m 17s: Portfolio careers
- 31m 41s: Common challenges amongst executives
#AskDan: Let's have some empathy
The Career Dad Show
04/10/20 • 10 min
I think I've finally cracked. I've had enough of this 'toxic positivity'. You must have seen it: 'If you don't come out of this lockdown having learned a new skill you didn't lack time, you lacked discipline'.
Where's the empathy? Why do we always have to be 'learning a new skill'? What about people who have lost their jobs, or trying to work at home with the kids about... or just miss the freedom of grabbing a 'real world coffee'?
So if you do learn a new skill, that's great. Love it. But please don't feel like you're failing if you don't. Who needs that kind of pressure!
#AskDan: This isn't flexible working
The Career Dad Show
03/26/20 • 14 min
Welcome back to #AskDan, where I answer whatever's on your mind. No surprises, this week it's all about Coronavirus and working from home.
This week I answer:
- I'm struggling to work from home - what do I do?
- Should I wear office attire when working from home?
- How do I prove to my employer I'm only doing 'work stuff' when working from home
I hopefyou guys enjoy - and remember, drop me a line on any of the socials if you have a question you want me to answer.
#AskDan: Working from home with kids
The Career Dad Show
03/18/20 • 16 min
Welcome to the new-style Q&A podcast, #AskDan. I get so many questions - mainly through LinkedIn - and I thought instead of just responding to that one person, what if I shared the answer with everyone?
This first episode answers the following questions:
- How to work from home with small kids
- How to stop being isolated when working from home
- How to think practical about emergency home schooling
I hope you enjoy! And if you have a question, either message me on LinkedIn or drop me a note to [email protected]
Giving people time and permission, with Will Taylor
The Career Dad Show
03/02/20 • 37 min
Hey podcast, meet Will Taylor. Will’s a child therapist, but he never saw himself going down that route. However, after years of youth work - and undergoing therapy himself - he found himself re-training and now doing a job he loves.
Will talks about the impact of losing his father, how we need to give people time and permission to just ‘be’; and, the importance of being a present dad. I hope you enjoy
Contents
- 1m 10s: Meet Will
- 5m 50s: The best jobs involve working with kids
- 13m 23s: Giving people time and permission
- 14m 44s: University wasn’t for me
- 20m 19s: 12 years of bereavement
- 27m: Having my own counselling
- 34m 02s: The presence of being a dad
Being a Therapist, with Leigh Spatcher
The Career Dad Show
02/03/20 • 36 min
Hey Podcast, in this episode I catch up with Leigh Spatcher, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist - or CBT - based in Northampton. Leigh shares his route to becoming a therapist, including bankruptcy and a relationship breakdown, as well as navigating being a therapist whilst also being a dad.
Oh, Leigh was also my therapist, which makes for an interesting chat. Hope you enjoy
Chapters
- Becoming a therapist: guilt and anxiety
- Opening a health club for kids
- Dealing with bankruptcy
- Retraining, and being a “weekend dad”
- Being a therapist in the NHS
- The three types of therapists
- Three reasons I didn’t want to have therapy
- How being a therapist has impacted my parenting
- How to access therapy
Believe in Plan B
The Career Dad Show
04/06/21 • 52 min
Hi guys I’m Dan Reed, and welcome back to The Career Dad Show
It’s been a minute... or several months... and to be honest, I needed a bit of a break. If I can’t practice what I preach, then what good am I?
Anyway, it’s great to be back, and let me introduce you to Amit.
Amit realised his career in banking was impacting his mental health, and he was becoming someone he didn’t like. He decided to jack it all in and start a business - during lockdown - with a 2 and a 4 year old at home. Amit believed in plan B, and now helps others do the same.
Flexibility: The Great Equaliser, with James Vale
The Career Dad Show
07/13/20 • 40 min
This week I speak with James Vale, who is the VP of payment security at Barclaycard.
Flexibility is super important to James - I mean, he brought it up during the interview process. It means James can do his job, be an active father, and also support his wife’s career in investment banking.
So how has lockdown impacted James’ family life? Let’s find out, with Flexibility - The Great Equaliser.
Contents
- 0m 40s: Geekishly passionate about payment security
- 3m 10s: What did flexibility look like before lockdown?
- 10m 06s: Flexibility: The Great Equaliser
- 18m 32s: The enjoyment of work
- 29m 44s: A guys’ club conversation
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Career Dad Show have?
The Career Dad Show currently has 69 episodes available.
What topics does The Career Dad Show cover?
The podcast is about Parenting, Dad, Career, Kids & Family, Mental Health, Work, Family, Podcasts, Kids, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on The Career Dad Show?
The episode title 'Believe in Plan B' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Career Dad Show?
The average episode length on The Career Dad Show is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Career Dad Show released?
Episodes of The Career Dad Show are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Career Dad Show?
The first episode of The Career Dad Show was released on Oct 13, 2019.
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