In this episode, we unpack why losing your job can trigger genuine grief - and what that reveals about how dangerously we bind our identities to job titles instead of our crafts. We explore how companies like IBM and Unilever are pioneering skills-based approaches that make people recession-proof, and share powerful post-it note strategies to reclaim ownership of your professional identity before it's too late.

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In this episode, we reveal why 86% of workers using AI tools might actually be drowning in more work, not less. We expose how AI productivity can amplify the "work-about-work" epidemic and explore radical approaches from Basecamp's calendar rebellion to creating protected "mission time" for your team. Plus, practical post-it note strategies to harness AI's power without losing your craft or sanity.

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In this episode, we expose the massive disconnect between CEOs forcing people back to offices and the 94% of workers who want flexibility - and why this battle is destroying employee satisfaction everywhere. We spotlight innovative approaches from Spotify and LinkedIn that prioritise trust over surveillance, and deliver practical post-it note strategies to transform office time from soul-crushing obligation into craft-deepening opportunity.

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