What happens when progress feels like it's moving backwards?Dave and James 'Fresh Wheels' Sharples tackle some frustrations in this raw conversation. From the backlash against DEI initiatives to the troubling rise of the manosphere, they explore why anger and division seem to be bubbling to the surface.What they discuss:🌍 Why DEI isn't "nonsense"📺 Louis Theroux's Manosphere documentary and toxic masculinity⚠️ Why impressionable minds are being shaped by dangerous content🚗 The car finance upsell that went too far💼 When pushy sales tactics lose you the warWe also learn James' guilty pleasure is Married at First Sight Australia!Sometimes you just need to vent. This is 'that' episode for James.As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕🎙️_____

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When was the last time you waited six months to get paid for work you'd already delivered?Dave and James 'Finance' Sharples welcome Kat Edwards from 1Finance to discuss the cash flow crisis facing small and medium businesses, the reality of payment terms that can cripple growth, and why personal branding matters more than ever.What they explore:💰 Why cash is still king⏰ The shocking truth about payment terms🤝 How human connection beats AI in financial services📱 Why LinkedIn credibility drives business decisions👶 Building a business during a pandemic with three kids under four!From invoice factoring to the power of positive thinking, this conversation reveals why the human element in finance should never be replaced by algorithms. Kat also shares how "done is better than perfect" became her business mantra.As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕🎙️------🤝 Connect with Kat on LinkedIn🏢 Learn more about 1Finance📖 Read Kat's book recommendation | Change Your Paradigm, Change Your Life by Bob Proctor-----❤️ Thank you to our sponsors, Loomyna. Your AI conversation coach - helping managers, leaders, and HR professionals rehearse, refine, and communicate with clarity, confidence, and care.🔗 Learn more about Loomyna🤑 Don't forget to use the discount code: BREW10-----

Are you getting your workplace wellbeing advice from credible experts or TikTok trends?Dave and James 'Change Maker' Sharples tackle the growing problem of misinformation in the wellbeing space, exploring why cheapest isn't always best when it comes to training, and how AI is making it easier than ever to sound like an expert without the credentials to back it up.What they discuss:🎯 Why 83% of wellbeing advice on TikTok is inaccurate or misleading🤖 How AI can be a brilliant assistant but a dangerous replacement💼 Why spray-and-pray job applications are damaging your mental health🧠 The reality behind "thought leaders" and LinkedIn adviceFrom Be The Change tour updates to debating 'skill vs will' in hiring, this conversation challenges the echo chambers of social media and reminds us why credentials, lived experience, and genuine expertise matter more than ever.As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕🎙️-----❤️ Thank you to our sponsors, Loomyna. Your AI conversation coach - helping managers, leaders, and HR professionals rehearse, refine, and communicate with clarity, confidence, and care.

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What's the difference between learning martial arts and learning to survive real violence?

Dave and James 'MMA' Sharples welcome Reece Reeve from SOS Combatives CIC for a raw conversation about reality-based self-defence.

From the physiological effects of adrenaline to why the people who need training most are least likely to seek it, Reece breaks down the 'reality gap' between sport fighting and street survival.

What they explore:

🥊 Why traditional martial arts don't prepare you for real violence

⚡ The effects of adrenaline when the odds are stacked against you

🎯 Post-attack self-preservation techniques you've never considered

💪 Building genuine confidence through uncomfortable training

Reece shares his mission to teach street-relevant self-protection whilst using the funds raised to support local causes and charities. From senior citizens to women survivors of domestic abuse, his work is bridging the gap between training and reality.

As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕🎙️

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📖 Read Reece's book recommendation | The Reality Gap: Facing Violence Without Illusion by Syd Hiskey

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EP28. What does it take to create meaningful change in workplace wellbeing?

Dave and James 'Awards' Sharples reflect on the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards, an evening that celebrates the people and organisations genuinely transforming work cultures. From post-traumatic growth to the power of recognition, this conversation explores why celebrating changemakers matters more than ever.

What they discuss:

🏆 Why free-to-enter awards matter in a pay-to-play world

💡 The difference between being buried and being planted

🎯 How data is transforming wellbeing from reactive to strategic

🤝 The tangible energy of a room full of people doing good work

👔 Why James and Martin Pace accidentally became twins (sort of)

A lighter episode with serious heart, reminding us that whilst business matters, doing right by people matters more.

As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕🎙️

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When is grunting acceptable at the gym? (Spoiler: It's not 😂)

Dave and James 'Grunt-Power' Sharples welcome personal trainer and employee wellbeing coach Martyn Pace for a conversation that moves from gym etiquette pet peeves to the connection between physical and mental health.

What they explore:

💪 Why grunting actually makes you weaker (the science might surprise you)

🧠 The mental health crisis exercise could help solve

🎯 How to build sustainable fitness habits without the ego

🏃 Why comparison is killing your progress

🔄 The power of resilience when life knocks you down

😓 Attempting a 24-hour burpee world record with a chest infection

As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕🎙️

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📖 Read Martyn's book recommendation | The Art of Resilience: Strategies for an Unbreakable Mind and Body by Ross Edgley

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Is your email strategy building relationships or burning bridges?Dave and James 'Workflow' Sharples pull back the curtain on automated workflows, revealing why they think many businesses are getting it so wrong.

If you've ever wondered whether you're staying top of mind or becoming that annoying contact people actively avoid, this episode is your wake-up call.What they tackle:📧 The reason your emails aren't getting opened⏰ Why timing matters more than you think (hint: geography counts)🎯 Multi-channel outreach that works without the spam factorThey also discuss professional handovers, introductions, and one of Dave's client breakthrough stories.This conversation challenges the balance between staying connected without crossing the line.As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕🎙️------❤️ Thank you to our sponsors, Loomyna. Your AI conversation coach - helping managers, leaders, and HR professionals rehearse, refine, and communicate with clarity, confidence, and care.🔗 https://wellityglobal.com/meet-loomyna/🤑 Don't forget to use the discount code: BREW10------

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To mark our 'Silver Anniversary' episode, we're joined by copywriter and LinkedIn voice Joe Emery, a man who knows better than most just how brutal the current job market really is. Joe brings raw honesty and perspective to the conversation, and shares details of how one of his early LinkedIn posts received 11 MILLION impressions!Highlights include:💼 Navigating a market that feels stacked against you🤖 AI as a tool vs. AI as a threat📱 Using LinkedIn authentically🤝 Helping others find work🧠 Mental health and why vulnerability isn't weakness🏠 The remote work debate and what return-to-office mandates really signalIf you're job hunting, feeling the pressure, or just want to hear a candid conversation about the world of work, this one's for you.Enjoy, with your Quick Brew!------🤝 Connect with Joe on LinkedIn📖 Read Joe's book recommendation | Atomic Habits by James Clear📚 Notable references for anything written by Roger Moore and Paul McKenna.------❤️ Thank you to our sponsors, Loomyna. Your AI conversation coach - helping managers, leaders, and HR professionals rehearse, refine, and communicate with clarity, confidence, and care.🔗 Learn more about Loomyna.🤑 Don't forget to use the discount code: BREW10------