The Art of Work
A podcast by Christina Patterson
51 Episodes
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Social historian Jan Lucassen on the history of vocation and our need for recognition
Published: 3/12/2021 -
Theatre critic and author Arifa Akbar on the power of instinct and deadlines
Published: 26/11/2021 -
Mathematician Christina Pagel on juggling jobs and the challenge of clear communication in a pandemic
Published: 19/11/2021 -
Entrepreneur Chris Barez-Brown on having fun at work - and what to do if you hate it
Published: 12/11/2021 -
FT editor-at-large Gillian Tett on "anthro vision", money and power
Published: 5/11/2021 -
Comedian Robin Ince on the power of curiosity, wonder and doubt
Published: 29/10/2021 -
The Art of Work preview (and highlights from Work Interrupted)
Published: 22/10/2021 -
Rachel Clarke, doctor, campaigner and bestselling writer on truth, beauty and humour
Published: 9/04/2021 -
Julia Hobsbawm, entrepreneur and writer on connection, generosity and motivation
Published: 2/04/2021 -
Douglas Board, leadership and career coach on how to rise to the top without losing your soul
Published: 26/03/2021 -
Guvna B, multi-award-winning rapper, broadcaster and author on toxic masculinity and success
Published: 12/03/2021 -
Sarah Churchwell, Chair in Public Understanding of the Humanities on the return of the expert
Published: 5/03/2021 -
Harriet Minter, writer, broadcaster and coach on how to build a career you love as you WFH
Published: 26/02/2021 -
Ayesha Hazarika, broadcaster, journalist, comedian and MBE on politics and joy at work
Published: 19/02/2021 -
Daisy Buchanan, award-winning journalist, author and podcaster on money, sex and ambition
Published: 12/02/2021 -
David Bodanis, bestselling author and futurist on how good guys (and girls) can win
Published: 5/02/2021 -
Viv Groskop, writer and stand-up comedian on money, power and finding fun at work
Published: 29/01/2021 -
Dame Sarah Connolly, mezzo-soprano on music, cancer and "balls of steel"
Published: 22/01/2021 -
Guy Spier, investor and bestselling author on money, markets and shame
Published: 15/01/2021 -
Phil Jones, editor of The Jeremy Vine Show on broadcasting in the age of Covid
Published: 31/08/2020
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.
