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Working It Out

Working It Out

Emily Cohen

Welcome to Working It Out, the podcast that explores the challenges that people face during the early years of working life. Join Emily every Tuesday as she chats to different guests about the dilemmas that they ran into during the start of their careers. They will share stories and attempt to advise those who are at a similar stage, as well as those who are about to begin their first jobs. Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Working It Out episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Working It Out for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Working It Out episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Working It Out - 10. Women in Business with Frankie Cotton
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08/31/20 • 39 min

Emily is joined by CEO and founder of Let’s Be Frank, Frankie Cotton, about her experience of being a woman in business. They discuss feeling unwelcome in male dominated environments and give advice about how to make positive changes without putting pressure on yourself.
Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

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Working It Out - 6. Generational Differences with Ruth Wilson
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08/04/20 • 44 min

Emily is joined by TV Director Ruth Wilson, who talks about the differences that she has noticed whilst working with people of various generations. We discuss attitudes towards well-being, openness to change, entitlement, and need for praise and validation. Article mentioned: https://www.martecgroup.com/the-work-culture-divide-boomers-vs-millennials/.
Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

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Working It Out - 1. Feeling Like An Impostor with Sophie
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06/29/20 • 47 min

In the very first episode, Emily speaks to Sophie, a trainee solicitor, about the moments when she questioned whether she was good enough to be in this role. We discuss having greater responsibility, gaining the confidence to attempt tasks by yourself and knowing when to ask for help.
Article mentioned: https://www.thejobnetwork.com/i-have-no-idea-what-im-doing-112016/.
Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast.
Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

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Working It Out - 9. Discussing Salaries with Yasmin Philgence
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08/24/20 • 45 min

Emily speaks to Yasmin Philgence about how to bring up that awkward conversation about money. They discuss talking about salaries amongst colleagues, talking about it with your managers and knowing how to place numerical value on your abilities.
Article mentioned: https://metro.co.uk/2018/11/09/can-your-boss-stop-you-talking-about-salary-with-your-coworkers-8122544/?ito=cbshare
Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

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Working It Out - 8. Working Abroad with Charlie Wilson
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08/17/20 • 46 min

Emily talks to Charlie Wilson about his experience of working abroad. They discuss how rewarding it can be to live and work in a completely new place, despite encountering some challenges along the way. Topics include; language barriers, culture shock and how to set up a bank account in another country.
Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

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Working It Out - 7. Starting a Business with Holly Pollack
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08/10/20 • 44 min

Emily chats to entrepreneur, Holly Pollack, about how she co-founded her first business, Go Get Glitter, at the age of 19. We look back at her journey from finishing school to her most recent venture, Go Get Personalised. Topics include; decisions for further education, dealing with business finances and hiring staff. Article mentioned: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/dec/30/number-teenagers-uk-starting-businesses-up-eightfold-since-2009
Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

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Working It Out - 5. Work-Life Balance with Francesca
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07/27/20 • 44 min

Emily speaks to Francesca about how she has managed to find a good work-life balance during the first year of her graduate scheme to qualify as a chartered surveyor. They discuss how to fit in the various elements that we have to factor into the working week. These include; work events, family time, social plans and having time to yourself.
Article mentioned: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/w/work-life-balance.
Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

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Working It Out - 4. Choosing The Right Path with Thomas Constant
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07/21/20 • 45 min

Emily talks to BeoBia founder, Thomas Constant, about his choice between taking a more traditional job in a big organisation, and following his dream to start his own company. We also discuss the decisions we have to make when we are still in education and how these can impact our careers later down the line. Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

BeoBia’s first product is now live and available so check it out here: https://lnkd.in/d8ujPNg.

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Working It Out - 3. Quitting Your Job with Lucy
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07/13/20 • 46 min

Emily chats to Lucy about her decision to resign from her job in investment banking. She explains why she left this role, and how she gained the courage to do so. We also discuss how it feels to quit a job without having another one lined up.

Article mentioned: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/employee-job-quit-pay-rise-survey-results-spana-a8829601.html

Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

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Working It Out - 2. Exploited For Your Time with Kobina Wood-Andoh
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07/07/20 • 46 min

Emily is joined by Kobina, who talks about his experience of working in a school. We discuss the impact that being over-worked and underpaid had on his mental health. Other topics include; being unable to recognise when your employer is taking advantage of you, and not wanting to speak up about your hours for fear of seeming “difficult”.

Article mentioned: https://www.topresume.com/career-advice/passion-exploitation-at-work.

Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Working It Out have?

Working It Out currently has 11 episodes available.

What topics does Working It Out cover?

The podcast is about Career, First, University, School, Challenge, Work, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Job, Business, Advice and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on Working It Out?

The episode title '10. Women in Business with Frankie Cotton' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Working It Out?

The average episode length on Working It Out is 41 minutes.

How often are episodes of Working It Out released?

Episodes of Working It Out are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Working It Out?

The first episode of Working It Out was released on Jun 15, 2020.

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