Pause4Thought Podcast. "Opening the Conversation"

An open and honest conversation about menstrual health, chronic conditions, and the often‑unspoken impact they have on women at work. Through lived experiences and practical insights, this podcast explores why understanding, empathy, and flexibility from managers really matter - and how small changes can make a big difference to wellbeing, confidence, and retention.

What do cyber security, full fibre, data sovereignty and AI have in common? They’re all reshaping how businesses operate, at pace.In this Zen Podcast, leaders from across Zen discuss how risk, resilience and opportunity are changing, and what that means for customers navigating security threats, cloud adoption, connectivity, data control and AI.A practical conversation about adapting to change, not just reacting to it.

Colleagues from Zen talk about their experiences of living and working with ADHD — and supporting others who do. They discuss how the condition affects daily life, what diagnosis and treatment can look like, and how it shows up at work and at home. The group also explore the positives that can come with ADHD, the importance of understanding your own needs, and how the right support and tools can make a difference. Whether you have ADHD yourself or just want to understand it better, this episode shares real stories and practical insight from people across Zen.

Ever wondered how SSP keeps its global food & beverage spots connected and running smoothly? Ben Bevan, Head of Infrastructure at SSP, joins Zen to spill the secrets on SD-WAN, how it boosts performance, keeps things reliable, and transforms their operations worldwide.If you’re into tech, networking, or just love a good behind-the-scenes look at big brands, this one’s for you!

With so many features available, it’s important to focus on what your business truly needs from day one. We’ll help you navigate the options to ensure you’re getting the best value for your business without overcomplicating your setup. 

 Menopause doesn’t only impact women it can affect male colleagues and partners too - influencing both their personal and work lives.  In this 3rd episode, we’re shifting the focus to explore the experiences of men, including how they’ve been affected and how they can play a vital role in normalising menopause conversations, whether in the office or at home. 

Security is much more than just a product. It isn’t just an IT departments responsibility, it’s a way of working that affects a whole business. Tune in to our experts as they discuss our design philosophy, its application with customers, the inherent security of SD-WAN, and much more. 

In this episode, Stu and the team discuss what it's like to 'come out' as autistic to family, friends and colleagues. We draw on guest experiences to explore parallels in coming out as LGBTQi+ and offer advice on understanding and offering help to friends family and colleagues of those with autism and spectrum conditions. 

Ever wondered how a business gets from the design stage to implementation? Listen in to hear Stu and team discuss the process- risks and all! 

In this podcast we take a look at the challenges our employees face when they have caring responsibilities for a loved one, and what support there is to help them within the work place. Referencing the update to the carers policy and how Zen's carer's Network has helped our carers feel like they are not alone.