Are you getting your workplace wellbeing advice from credible experts or TikTok trends?Dave and James 'Change Maker' Sharples tackle the growing problem of misinformation in the wellbeing space, exploring why cheapest isn't always best when it comes to training, and how AI is making it easier than ever to sound like an expert without the credentials to back it up.What they discuss:🎯 Why 83% of wellbeing advice on TikTok is inaccurate or misleading🤖 How AI can be a brilliant assistant but a dangerous replacement💼 Why spray-and-pray job applications are damaging your mental health🧠 The reality behind "thought leaders" and LinkedIn adviceFrom Be The Change tour updates to debating 'skill vs will' in hiring, this conversation challenges the echo chambers of social media and reminds us why credentials, lived experience, and genuine expertise matter more than ever.As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕🎙️-----❤️ Thank you to our sponsors, Loomyna. Your AI conversation coach - helping managers, leaders, and HR professionals rehearse, refine, and communicate with clarity, confidence, and care.

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What's the difference between learning martial arts and learning to survive real violence?

Dave and James 'MMA' Sharples welcome Reece Reeve from SOS Combatives CIC for a raw conversation about reality-based self-defence.

From the physiological effects of adrenaline to why the people who need training most are least likely to seek it, Reece breaks down the 'reality gap' between sport fighting and street survival.

What they explore:

🥊 Why traditional martial arts don't prepare you for real violence

⚡ The effects of adrenaline when the odds are stacked against you

🎯 Post-attack self-preservation techniques you've never considered

💪 Building genuine confidence through uncomfortable training

Reece shares his mission to teach street-relevant self-protection whilst using the funds raised to support local causes and charities. From senior citizens to women survivors of domestic abuse, his work is bridging the gap between training and reality.

As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕🎙️

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🤝 Connect with Reece on LinkedIn

📖 Read Reece's book recommendation | The Reality Gap: Facing Violence Without Illusion by Syd Hiskey

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EP28. What does it take to create meaningful change in workplace wellbeing?

Dave and James 'Awards' Sharples reflect on the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards, an evening that celebrates the people and organisations genuinely transforming work cultures. From post-traumatic growth to the power of recognition, this conversation explores why celebrating changemakers matters more than ever.

What they discuss:

🏆 Why free-to-enter awards matter in a pay-to-play world

💡 The difference between being buried and being planted

🎯 How data is transforming wellbeing from reactive to strategic

🤝 The tangible energy of a room full of people doing good work

👔 Why James and Martin Pace accidentally became twins (sort of)

A lighter episode with serious heart, reminding us that whilst business matters, doing right by people matters more.

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