12 Must-Listen Podcasts for 2025

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Happy New Year!

I hope you had a nice break and are raring to go for another year. To kick things off, I’m sharing twelve Future Work/Life podcasts from 2024 that are essential listening for 2025.

Also, keep an eye on the podcast feed throughout January, as I’ll be sharing some episodes from the vaults that will give you the tools to start 2025 as you mean to go on - starting with Dr Grace Lordan and I discussing how to think big about your career.

See you back here soon…

Leadership & Management

Debra Corey and Ken Corey on Why Bad Bosses Ruin Lives: A no-holds-barred look at toxic leadership. Debra and Ken Corey share hard-won insights about spotting destructive management behaviours and building healthier workplaces.

Jenny Podewils on Enabling a New Generation of Leaders: Leapsome e's co-founder and CEO digs into what modern leadership actually looks like and how to develop it. Practical tools and approaches for supporting continuous development in today's complex work environment.

David Hanrahan on Workplace Disconnection and AI in HR: Flare 's Chief People Officer tackles the thorny challenge of disconnection at work and how AI might help (or hinder) employee experience. Essential listening for anyone thinking about engagement and technology.

Skills & Learning

David Blake on the Skills Gap, AI, and the Future of Learning: A fascinating chat with Degreed 's CEO about why traditional learning isn't cutting it anymore and how AI changes everything. Blake shares fresh perspectives on staying relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Matt Abrahams on Speaking More Confidently: Stanford lecturer Matt Abrahams breaks down practical techniques for better communication. Brilliant insights on managing anxiety, structuring your message, and delivering with impact.

Tyler Cowen on Creativity, Talent, and AI: The renowned economist shares typically thoughtful takes on how AI reshapes creative work and talent development. A must-listen for understanding what skills really matter as AI evolves.

The Next Generation

Hannah Grady Williams ?????? on Unleashing a New Generation of Talent: The d'Skills founder brings fresh thinking about education and skill development for young talent. Fascinating discussion about how AI and new learning approaches are preparing the next generation.

Chloe Combi on Understanding Gen Z: Author and consultant Chloe Combi offers brilliant insights into how Gen Z thinks about work. Understanding their values and expectations is crucial for anyone building future-ready organisations.

Career Development

Isabel Berwick on The Future-Proof Career: The Financial Times 's Working It podcast host shares practical wisdom on building resilient careers. Smart strategies for navigating an increasingly uncertain job market and positioning yourself for the future.

@tonille miller on Flourishing at Work: Organisational consultant Tonille Miller explores what it really means to thrive at work. Concrete steps for improving wellbeing and engagement that go beyond the usual corporate wellness stuff.

The Future of Work

David Green ???? on Driving Growth Through People Data: Insight222 's Executive Director explains how smart use of people analytics drives both individual and organisational growth. Practical approaches to making better people decisions.

AI Agents: Our New Colleagues: I break down what AI agents actually are (beyond the hype), how they'll impact various roles, and what human skills become most valuable as they enter our working lives. Practical steps for preparing yourself and your team for this shift.