Social Work Leaders

Ep36: Leading with vulnerability in social work practice and leadership with Becky Haasch

On this week’s episode, I spoke to Becky Haasch. Becky is an experienced social work leader passionate about leading change, learning and connection in practice. We spok

Ep35: Returning to social work after maternity leave

A solo episode sharing tips on how to manage the return to social work after maternity leave

Ep34: The relationship between supervision and anti racism with Shabnam Ahmed

On this week's episode, I spoke to Shabnam Ahmed. Shabnam is a highly experienced social worker, practitioner, trainer, innovator and all round true leader in social work

Ep33: Coaching, Supervision or both? with Kate Cuthbertson, Coach Supervisor for BASW

On this week's guest episode, I spoke with Kate Cuthbertson. Kate is a wonderful, experienced and skilled social worker who has transitioned from practice into the world

Ep32: How do your team receive you as a leader?

On this week's solo episode, I opened a discussion encouraging you to think about how your team receive you as a leader. It's not just about how you lead, it's about how

Ep31: How videos can improve the quality of parenting interventions with Dr Alice Loving

In this episode, I spoke to Dr Alice Loving. Alice is an experienced practitioner and academic with a passion for working with families, providing expert parenting assess

Ep30: The voice of the child in innovation with Matthew Davies, The Social Work Way

In this episode, I spoke to Matthew Davies. Matt is a Team Manager within an early help team in South Wales and is also the Founder of the Social Work Way, an app for Soc

Ep29: Leading as an introverted social worker

In this solo episode, I shared 3 tips on leading as a social worker and aspiring manager

Ep28: Advocating for the social work profession with Nana, Co-Host of the Social Worker and the Mentor podcast

On this week's guest episode, I was joined by Nana. Nana is a social worker, team manager, guest lecturer, co-host of The Social Worker and the Mentor podcast alongside s

Ep27: Connecting with your team as a new supervisor/manager

On this week's solo episode, I shared 5 tips on how you can connect with your team as a new supervisor and/or manager. For the eBook, click here For the mailing list,

Ep26: The importance of induction

A solo episode talking about the importance of an induction in creating effective and confident new starters in social work

Ep25: True Social Work Leadership is service to others with Suzy, Social Work Survival Guide

On this episode, I spoke to Suzy. Suzy is a 2nd year social work student, creator of a student platform Social Work Survival Files and an all rounded great example of wha

EP24: What PCF 9 tells us about creating the change we want to see

This week's episode is a solo episode where I share my thoughts on what PCF 9 tells us about creating the change we want to see and ultimately how the future of our profe

Ep23: Creating community and safe spaces for social workers with Donna, Social Work Toolkit

On today's episode, I spoke to Donna. Donna is an experienced social work manager passionate about practice and the role that we have in people's lives. In addition to he

Ep22: New Year, New eBook

Welcome to the first podcast episode of 2024! It's a solo episode from me and I share my reflections on 2023, goals for 2024 and what you can expect in 2024 from the Soci

Ep21: Thrive Social Work app, Productivity and Wellbeing with Tooba Malik, Thrive Social Work

In this episode I spoke to Tooba. Tooba is a qualified social worker and the founder of the Thrive Social Work app, a wonderful innovation built for social workers to be

Ep20: Using models to strengthen the supervisory relationship

Today's episode is a solo episode in which I share how we can use models of practice to strengthen the supervisory relationship. This is relevant for both supervisors and

Ep19: Relationship based practice always wins with Jason Barnes, Social Work Action Group (SWAG)

I had a wonderful conversation with Jason Barnes. Jason is an experienced social worker with a wealth of knowledge and experience. After 10 years of practising in England

Ep18: The value of a coach in social work with Le'Siran Edwards, Social Work Coach

This week, I spoke to Le'Siran. Le'Siran is a qualified social worker and social work leadership coach. Le'Siran shared her wealth of knowledge and experience on the podc

Ep17: The power of our voices in challenging injustice

In this solo episode, I discuss our roles as social workers when it comes to challenging injustice in our communities and in the world. I hope this episode provokes some