Renowned medical educator Professor Ronald Harden joins us on today's episode of We Will Manage for an inspiring conversation to close out our first season. We explore his extraordinary career, the future of student-centred learning, and what keeps him motivated at 88 years old. Prof. Harden shares invaluable insights for students and professionals, including his thoughts on work-life balance, burnout, and mental health in medicine—topics leading into our next season. If you would like to see some of the visuals talked about in this episode, we will be sharing it all over on our Instagram, @wewillmanagepodcast

Tune in for insights, laughter, and honest conversations that will help you build a more open, resilient, and thriving workplace—wherever you are.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: this is our last episode of season 1. We will be starting off strong with season number 2 on the 4th of September. But until then, we aren't abandoning you! We are going to be doing We Will Manage Monday episodes between now and then to make sure you don't miss us too much. See you on Monday!

Welcome to "We will Manage" podcast. Hosted by Alba and Saoirse, two young professionals figuring out the working world — one conversation at a time. With the mission to create an honest work-related community, we dive into the good, the bad and the messy parts of navigating your career. Expect real-life stories, special guests sharing hard-earned lessons, and practical insights on everything from office politics to achieving a healthier work-life balance. “We Will Manage” keeps it authentic and light hearted—reminding you that absolutely no one has it all figured out, not even Bezos.

Alba, branding specialist and business owner, and Saoirse, materials engineer and project manager, grew up together in a small Spanish village and after taking very different career paths as ambitious young professionals, they ended up in similar situations with two very different points of view. When noticing that they often looked to those around them to navigate the complexity of the working world, they decided to create a community for all those that seek an external view on what's normal. Passionate about learning from other's experiences and discussing just about any topic, they are ready to unveil the secrets of the workplace.

So whether you are a young entrepreneur or a senior manager, join the Workplace Collective to laugh, learn and feel a bit less alone.

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What does trust really mean at work—and why does it matter so much? In this episode of "We Will Manage," we dive deep into the foundations of workplace trust. We unpack powerful frameworks from experts like Frances Frei and Simon Sinek, share eye-opening stats, listener dilemmas, and play some very juicy trust-building games.

Discover the key ingredients of trust, the true costs of distrust, and practical steps you can take—whether you’re leading a team or just starting out. Hear real-world stories of trust broken and rebuilt, learn how to foster trust in remote settings, and explore the impact of self-trust for career confidence.

Tune in for insights, laughter, and honest conversations that will help you build a more open, resilient, and thriving workplace—wherever you are.

TedTalks discussed in todays episode:

· How to build (and rebuild) trust | Frances Frei https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVeq-0dIqpk

· TEDxMaastricht - Simon Sinek - "First why and then trust" https://youtu.be/4VdO7LuoBzM?si=NlSMh5zYzUfbVXHc

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In this episode, we get personal. Spirituality, meditation, manifestation — we know, we know, it sounds a bit woo woo. But hear us out.

As we near the end of Season 1 (how?!), we wanted to explore the deeper, more vulnerable side of working life. This isn't about religion or floating off into the clouds — it's about how we manage our minds. We talk about the tools we actually use (or don't), how meditation has shaped our daily habits, and whether manifestation is real or just delusion with extra steps.

We also get into:

- Why horses are the OG mindfulness coaches

- How our childhood fairy rituals and Harry Potter obsession shaped our outlook

- The neuroscience behind meditation (yes, we did research)

This one’s part science and part storytime — and we loved it.

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The questions? Handpicked by ChatGPT (who, for some reason, is always a man?).

The guest? An unexpected horse with very strong opinions about biscuits.

In our second-ever We Will Manage Mondays, we’re shaking things up—and dialing up the chaos. For the first time ever, we recorded together in person, during a little getaway in Spain, and decided to let you get to know us better through a game of Would You Rather: Business Edition.

Along the way, we dive into money, boundaries, client chaos, comfort zones, and what we’d choose between work/life extremes. Expect laughter, honesty, and plenty of on-brand tangents (plus some surprise equine commentary).

This is We Will Manage, but a little looser, lighter, and bursting with personality. Let us know which answers surprised you—and what your answers would be!

We’ll be uploading a We Will Manage Mondays episode on the last Monday of every month as we test the waters with this new format. Your feedback means the world to us, so tell us what you think and what you’d love to hear more of!

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Who are you really working for? In this episode, Alba and Saoirse dive into the wild world of finding your ideal customer without losing your mind (or your sense of humor). We’re talking dream clients vs. nightmare clients, how to get into that magical “flow” state at work, and why surrounding yourself with like-minded people makes all the difference.

What to expect: real talk about knowing your worth, ditching the “marketing speak,” and learning to spot your people (and gently steer away from the ones that really aren't). We also play “Translate This!”—turning stiff sales pitches into something you’d actually say out loud, and share honest stories about when it all just clicked (and when it really, really didn’t).

Whether you’re a business owner, freelancer, or just trying to figure out who you want to work with, this episode is packed with laughs, insights, and practical tips to help you find—and speak to—your dream audience.

The book we referenced in the episode is: "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience" by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (now do you understand why Alba could not pronounce it?)

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It starts with good intentions: a friend wants to hire you, a cousin needs a website, your partner offers to help with marketing. But somewhere between the first “no worries” and the tenth unpaid revision… things get complicated.

In Episode 11 of We Will Manage, we explore the real, sometimes messy, always human side of working with loved ones.

We talk about:

• Why it feels easier to work with people you love — and why it’s actually not
• The blurred lines between friendship and professionalism
• Listener dilemmas that hit way too close to home (yes, that friend who still hasn’t paid you)
• Boundaries, awkward conversations, and when to just say no

This one’s part cautionary tale, part group therapy — with some laughs, some hard truths, and a lot of “OMG, same.”

Press play and let us know: would you work with a friend again?

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