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Emma Harris welcomes bold, brilliant minds - from entrepreneurs and creatives to wellness warriors and business leaders - to share real stories of challenge and breakthrough. Together, we explore how slowing down (or not!) shapes lives, teams, and businesses, bringing ideas, advice, and tools to help you reset, breathe, focus, and grow in a fast-moving world.
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Helen Tupper and Adam Morgan join Emma Harris for a Christmas special of the Slow the F*ck Down Podcast. Together, they explore why we confuse more with better, how relentless pace fuels burnout and mediocrity, and why better choices - not harder work - are what actually create impact. From bandwidth and boundaries to leadership, creativity and the cost of dull, this is a conversation about slowing down without losing ambition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this special live recording, Emma Harris is joined by Ellie Norman (CMO, Formula E) and Nishma Robb Patel (Chief Sparkle Officer at Glittersphere) to explore what happens when high-achievers hit pause. We dive into the pressures of fast-paced industries, the pursuit of success at all costs, and why slowing down can actually unlock creativity, clarity, and purpose. From leadership challenges to personal reinvention, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and practical takeaways to help you stop stressing and start thriving.A huge thanks to our friends at Monks and Bazaarvoice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Jess Myers & Tamara Littleton join Emma Harris to dive into the absolute madness of our "always-on" culture. We're talking about the relentless pace, the constant pressure to do more with less, and how everything from the economy to global politics is just piling on the stress. We discuss the lingering trauma from COVID and how it's completely reshaped our lives, often leaving us feeling like we're working a six-and-a-half-day week. It's tough out there, and we're exploring why and how to stop it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Julie Doleman & Lianre Robinson join Emma Harris to discuss why our industry feels like it's drinking from a firehose. We're getting real about how the pace has always been frantic, but now it's amplified by recent changes and a lingering sense of uncertainty. Crucially, we're exploring how younger generations are absolutely refusing to accept the "always-on" status quo, forcing a much-needed shift towards prioritising work-life balance and personal well-being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sue Unerman & Joel Barnett join Emma Harris to dissect the chaos, stress, and sheer exhaustion that's become the norm. We're talking about the relentless pursuit of "mandatory growth" and how the "Instagram phenomenon" has us constantly comparing ourselves, adding even more pressure. We're also getting into the deep-seated issues within business culture and why it feels like we're all on a burning platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Abby Dixon & Dino Myers-Lamptey join Emma Harris to dissect the absolute madness of the marketing industry. We're talking about the multifaceted pressures, the increased accountability, and how the rapid pace of change is leaving many feeling lost. We also dive into why marketing often struggles for leadership in the boardroom and how everyone with a phone thinks they're a marketer, adding to the chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chloë Davies & David Enwright join Emma Harris to tackle the overwhelming truth of our industry. We're getting candid about the shocking lack of real communication, the insane pressure to constantly deliver, and why we're all feeling so undervalued. We're also dissecting what "high performance" actually means, because it's certainly not about running yourself into the ground. This episode is about stopping the madness and finding clarity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amina Folarin & Ndubuisi Uchea join Emma Harris to explore why the marketing industry feels more pressured and crazy than ever. We're getting honest about how the world's divisions and economic struggles are amplifying everything, making people feel unseen and unsafe. We're also tackling the relentless demands on CMOs, the double-edged sword of AI, and the constant struggle to disconnect when work is always in our pockets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Sherilyn Shackell and Zaid Al-Kasab join Emma Harris to unpack why work has always been hard and why it feels so relentless right now. From the reality of burnout and mental health to the pressure of endless to-do lists, “always-on” expectations and post-COVID hangovers, they explore what’s actually driving exhaustion in our industry. This is a raw, hopeful conversation about leadership, choice, sleep, boundaries and why slowing down isn’t weakness, it’s how you survive and perform without breaking yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cheryl Calverley & Nicky Kemp join Emma Harris to get real about why we're all on this hamster wheel of burnout and fear. We're calling out the industry's failure to truly embrace change and how outdated structures are making everything worse. This episode is a powerful call to action: it's time to challenge the "always-on" mentality, set some serious boundaries, and reclaim our creativity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sophie Devonshire & Victoria Fox join Emma Harris to unpack the intense pressure and overwhelm that's gripping our industry. We're talking about how rapid tech advancements, relentless ambition, and the sheer force of capitalism have created a "velocity vortex." Plus, we're diving deep into the lasting impact of COVID-19, how it's fuelled our fears, and why we're all struggling to adapt emotionally and operationally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your first taste of the Slow the F*ck Down Podcast. Emma Harris and her guests deliver powerful insights, unfiltered stories, and moments that will make you laugh, think, and lean in... and that's just the beginning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Each week, host Emma Harris welcomes bold, brilliant minds - from entrepreneurs and creatives to wellness warriors and business leaders - to share raw, real stories of challenges and breakthroughs. We explore how slowing down (or not!) has shaped their lives, teams, and businesses. In a world speeding up all around us, we bring you ideas, advice, and tools to stop the madness and remind you that by slowing down you can reset, breathe, focus, and grow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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