How do you manage the difficult accusation that you are being 'negative' when you think you are just sharing your years of experience. We explore 'quiet quitting' and what managers should look out for. We talk about cynicism, unsolveable problems and finding your 'Goldilocks Zone'. We also look to Gen Z and what we can learn from them in terms of work/life balance. Episode length: 39 minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Lots of people dream of becoming a professional author. Kerry Fisher published her first novel at 48 and turned the dream into a reality. However, all those words don't appear by magic. Kerry loves bringing her characters to life but she also describes the determination and hard graft required to be a writer. Kerry is a writer grounded in reality both on and off the page, taking inspiration from the problems faced by mid-life women. 'I want women to be reading my books and think, I feel heard by you.' We also learn that creating these books is a team effort. Kerry describes the need to trust ..read more

Would you like to make a podcast? After all, if we can do it, then you can too. Listen to two low tech, over-40, podcast newbies share their top tips. Making a podcast is an easy, independent way for you to get your ideas out to an audience. We had no idea what we were doing when we started but 40 episodes later we've learned a lot. We hope we can inspire you to give it a go. We talk you through how we developed the idea for The Right Side of 40 podcast. We share how we recorded, edited, and published the episodes. We also built a website and launched a social media marketing campaign. We kn ..read more

Empathy, communication, active listening, critical thinking, creativity, time management, lifelong learning. These 'soft' skills make us good at our jobs but are often thought of as 'nice to have' rather than core competencies that will get you recruited for the job you want. However, things are changing. We talk to Lena Rantsevich about rethinking recruitment. Lena is launching an app called Reputy that allows people to evidence their 'human' skills to build up a profile that makes them more attractive to employers and helps people to change jobs more easily because of these transferable ski ..read more

We are packing a little survival kit for our sisters in their late-30s. They've asked us what they will need for their adventures on The Right Side of 40. A sense of humour is essential but what else do they need? Listen to our new episode where we discuss tissues, time machines and the tendency to not recognise our own worth. Let us know what you think. What do you wish you had packed for your post-40 journey? Episode length: 46 minutes We're on the Right Side of 40 - are you? Further reading and other resources https://www.rightsideof40pod.com/resources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p ..read more

Warning: This episode contains references to depression and suicide. Could a neurodiversity diagnosis help you in mid-life? As greater understanding emerges that ADHD and autism present differently in women to men, more women are accessing tests for neurodiversity post-40. We talk to two cousins about their post-40 assessments - Joanne Limburg was diagnosed with autism and Lisa Gee was diagnosed with ADHD. Throughout their lives they knew they were considered 'odd' or 'different' and that assumptions about their behaviour have affected their education, life and work. We discuss the negative ..read more

Episode contains swearing Pip Bradley got the idea for her business whilst eating at a local pub. With no chilli sauce to add to her meal, Pip wrote up a list of ingredients on the back of a beer mat for her ideal hot sauce. Pip now makes and sells a range of hot sauces, creating not just a succcessful microbusiness but a lifestyle as well. Pip's story is one of a true creative, using her natural talents and instincts to create her products and grow her brand organically. She runs 'Pip's Hot Sauce' with her partner in life and work, Matt. Their working relationship is a brilliant example of ..read more

Is it OK to feel hurt that friends and family don't understand or care about what I do for a living? How does it feel if your family or friends don't understand what you do for a living? Is it important? Do you care? Does it make you feel lonely? The workplace is a minefield of potential social awkwardness and it doesn't get any easier in midlife. Socially Awkward Questions - if you dare ask them, we'll answer! Episode length: 14 minutes Listen to more Socially Awkward Questions on The Right Side of 40 podcast. Do you have to sign every birthday card at work? Should you message a colleagu ..read more

Do I have to make tea for EVERYONE in the office? What if my workplace is huge? What if I ... *whispers* ... I don't drink tea? The workplace is a minefield of potential social awkwardness and it doesn't get any easier in midlife. Socially Awkward Questions - if you dare ask them, we'll answer! Episode length: 7 minutes Listen to more Socially Awkward Questions on The Right Side of 40 podcast. Do you have to sign every birthday card at work? Should you ever message a colleague on holiday? Have you embarrassed yourself on a video call? And what about when your colleague changes their prono ..read more

Warning: This episode contains references to adoption, death and funerals. Sarah Parkin is a tutor, councillor, gardener and celebrant... multiple side hustles or is this what is now being called a 'portfolio career'? The cost of living crisis means more people are juggling multiple careers or jobs but it's not just about money, it is also about taking control. Sarah tells us how she manages her many roles to support her family but also how saying 'yes' to things has given her the confidence to find her life's purpose. 'By the age of 52, I have found what I want to do when I'm a grown-up ..read more