51 Episodes

  1. Social historian Jan Lucassen on the history of vocation and our need for recognition

    Published: 3/12/2021
  2. Theatre critic and author Arifa Akbar on the power of instinct and deadlines

    Published: 26/11/2021
  3. Mathematician Christina Pagel on juggling jobs and the challenge of clear communication in a pandemic

    Published: 19/11/2021
  4. Entrepreneur Chris Barez-Brown on having fun at work - and what to do if you hate it

    Published: 12/11/2021
  5. FT editor-at-large Gillian Tett on "anthro vision", money and power

    Published: 5/11/2021
  6. Comedian Robin Ince on the power of curiosity, wonder and doubt

    Published: 29/10/2021
  7. The Art of Work preview (and highlights from Work Interrupted)

    Published: 22/10/2021
  8. Rachel Clarke, doctor, campaigner and bestselling writer on truth, beauty and humour

    Published: 9/04/2021
  9. Julia Hobsbawm, entrepreneur and writer on connection, generosity and motivation

    Published: 2/04/2021
  10. Douglas Board, leadership and career coach on how to rise to the top without losing your soul

    Published: 26/03/2021
  11. Guvna B, multi-award-winning rapper, broadcaster and author on toxic masculinity and success

    Published: 12/03/2021
  12. Sarah Churchwell, Chair in Public Understanding of the Humanities on the return of the expert

    Published: 5/03/2021
  13. Harriet Minter, writer, broadcaster and coach on how to build a career you love as you WFH

    Published: 26/02/2021
  14. Ayesha Hazarika, broadcaster, journalist, comedian and MBE on politics and joy at work

    Published: 19/02/2021
  15. Daisy Buchanan, award-winning journalist, author and podcaster on money, sex and ambition

    Published: 12/02/2021
  16. David Bodanis, bestselling author and futurist on how good guys (and girls) can win

    Published: 5/02/2021
  17. Viv Groskop, writer and stand-up comedian on money, power and finding fun at work

    Published: 29/01/2021
  18. Dame Sarah Connolly, mezzo-soprano on music, cancer and "balls of steel"

    Published: 22/01/2021
  19. Guy Spier, investor and bestselling author on money, markets and shame

    Published: 15/01/2021
  20. Phil Jones, editor of The Jeremy Vine Show on broadcasting in the age of Covid

    Published: 31/08/2020

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How do we find fulfilment as we pay the bills? In this podcast, which grew out of her previous podcast Work Interrupted, Christina Patterson talks to inspirational guests – writers, entrepreneurs, artists, doctors, comedians, scientists – about how they have managed to build a work life that brings some meaning, fun and even joy.

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