Today we are talking to Lee Clements who is Head of Sustainable Investment Solutions at FTSE Russell, a part of London Stock Exchange Group. Three years ago Lee reduced his working week to 3 ½ days to have the time to provide help for his daughter, who is severely disabled, and to support his own mental health.

In this episode we talk to Lee about his path to a part time role, the challenges associated with it such as work creep and scheduling stress, and the benefits for him and the business. Lee encourages honest and adult conversations with line managers and colleagues and has advice on how to lose the stigma associated with part time work.

Lee is on the 2021 Timewise Power List which celebrates senior, successful part-time employees and organisations, with an innovative approach to flexible working.

Today we are talking to Sara Tate who is responsible for delivering sustainable and profitable growth as CEO at creative agency TBWA. Sara was hired into the role on a 4 day week so that she could spend more time with her young family. Under her leadership, the agency is thriving, with media billings up 9% to £226m.

Sara is on the 2021 Timewise Power List which celebrates senior, successful part-time employees and organisations, with an innovative approach to flexible working.

In this episode we talk about how Sara landed a part time role in the first place and how she makes it work for her and the team. She has terrific advice for others who are currently working part time or aspiring to do so.

Cindy Gallup

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindygallop/

Timewise Power Awards

https://timewise.co.uk/power-list/

WACL

Resources and research on flexible working https://wacl.info/flexible-first-campaign/why-flexiblefirst/

Sara Tate

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraktate/

Twitter https://twitter.com/saraktate

Sara’s Rebuilders Podcast focussed on helping people rebuild after challenges:

• Podcast the-rebuilders.simplecast.com
• Twitter https://twitter.com/RebuildersThe

Jackee Holder is the author of five non-fiction titles:

• Soul Purpose: Self-Affirming Rituals, Meditations and Creative Exercises to Revive Your Spirit - 1999
• Be Your Own Best Life Coach: Take charge and live the life you always wanted - 2008
• 49 Ways to Write Yourself Well: The Science and Wisdom of Writing and Journaling - 2013
• Writing with Fabulous Trees: A Writing Map for Parks, Gardens, and Other Green Spaces - 2016
• The Write Prescription: Paper and Pen Cures & Remedies for Mind, Body & Spirit - 2021

With "Writing with Fabulous Trees", she brings together the restorative benefits of nature, eco-psychology, eco-geography and self-reflection through twelve tree-inspired journal and creative writing prompts. She has published a collection of creative writing e-books and creative resources which are available as free downloads on her website.

Jackee’s professional background is as a leadership coach and coach trainer. She works corporately, in the NHS with senior leaders and BAME nurses and midwives. This work is supported with a groundbreaking practice of facilitating creative writing and journal writing workshops including online events for writers and creatives nationally and internationally.