Episode 1: Care to talk?

Have you ever felt like a fraud in your job role? Like you have somehow fallen into a position that is way beyond your skillset, and that you will soon be found out? Do you have decades of experience but still don't feel qualified to lead? You may be encountering imposter syndrome. In this episode of 'Care to talk?', Marc & Lee drill down into the causes and effects of imposter syndrome and discuss some of the issues they have experienced during their careers. And we discover that feeling 'phony' is more common than you might think.

In this episode, Marc and Lee investigate the subject of Trauma along with coach and consultant Lucy Buxton, owner of LjB Coach Consultancy Lucy shares her own personal account of the trauma she experienced while working in a caring role, and how it ultimately led to a change in career. The gang also chat about some of the scenarios that can lead to trauma and a host of top tips to identify and manage the feelings associated with trauma.

Featuring their first guest on the podcast, Marc & Lee welcome Mark Topps to 'Care to Talk?' to discuss the challenges of finding a work/life balance while working in the care sector. A Regional Business Manager at Essex Cares and a renowned social care campaigner, Mark Topps talks about his story of working in care - a true vocation for him which at times, has been all-consuming.  Check out our resource guide which builds upon the topics highlighted in this episode. 

In the second episode of Care to Talk? Marc and Lee discuss the psychology and physiology of stress on the mind and body. What can business leaders do to deal with their own stress and the stress of those they manage? Is there such a thing as good stress? And what happens when stress gets becomes too much to handle?

Join Marc Caulfield and Lee Trueman for a friendly and frank chat about why mental health support matters in the care sector. In this episode, Marc and Lee introduce the podcast and talk about what mental health means for leaders and managers running caring organisations. They also dive into their pits and peaks of the week and round off with some self-care tips.