What if the most powerful negotiation skill isn’t talking…but listening like a life depends on it? In this jaw-dropping episode, I speak with former hostage negotiator Nigel Taberner, who’s attended over 130 high-risk incidents without a loss of life. Nigel dismantles the myths (no Jedi mind tricks here) and shows how the exact skills used in armed sieges translate to leading teams, navigating conflict, and yes, parenting a strong-willed tween.

You’ll hear how negotiators influence when there’s nothing to trade, why echoing works better than endless questioning, and the simple 60-second ritual that can transform any difficult conversation, from a boardroom showdown to a bedtime battle.

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the invisible weight of running both your home and your career, you’re not alone. The mental load - the relentless planning, remembering, and anticipating that keeps family life moving - falls disproportionately on women, and it’s leaving many of us exhausted, resentful, and stretched too thin.

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kate Mangino, gender expert and author of Equal Partners, to uncover the truth about the mental load: what it really is, why it matters, and how we can begin to share it more equally at home. This isn’t just about fairness - it’s about creating the foundations for healthier relationships, happier families, and the space for working mums to truly thrive.

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The school gates are calling and for working parents, that means more than buying new shoes. In this episode, I share practical, research-backed strategies to ease the back-to-school juggle, plus a powerful guide for line managers on how to support parents in their teams without losing productivity. Whether you’re navigating uniforms and lunchboxes or leading a team through this transition, you’ll walk away with tips you can use today to make September smoother, saner, and stronger.

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