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.

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

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When is grunting acceptable at the gym? (Spoiler: It's not 😂)

Dave and James 'Grunt-Power' Sharples welcome personal trainer and employee wellbeing coach Martyn Pace for a conversation that moves from gym etiquette pet peeves to the connection between physical and mental health.

What they explore:

💪 Why grunting actually makes you weaker (the science might surprise you)

🧠 The mental health crisis exercise could help solve

🎯 How to build sustainable fitness habits without the ego

🏃 Why comparison is killing your progress

🔄 The power of resilience when life knocks you down

😓 Attempting a 24-hour burpee world record with a chest infection

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

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🤝 Connect with Martyn on LinkedIn

📖 Read Martyn's book recommendation | The Art of Resilience: Strategies for an Unbreakable Mind and Body by Ross Edgley

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Is your email strategy building relationships or burning bridges?Dave and James 'Workflow' Sharples pull back the curtain on automated workflows, revealing why they think many businesses are getting it so wrong.

If you've ever wondered whether you're staying top of mind or becoming that annoying contact people actively avoid, this episode is your wake-up call.What they tackle:📧 The reason your emails aren't getting opened⏰ Why timing matters more than you think (hint: geography counts)🎯 Multi-channel outreach that works without the spam factorThey also discuss professional handovers, introductions, and one of Dave's client breakthrough stories.This conversation challenges the balance between staying connected without crossing the line.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.🔗 https://wellityglobal.com/meet-loomyna/🤑 Don't forget to use the discount code: BREW10------

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To mark our 'Silver Anniversary' episode, we're joined by copywriter and LinkedIn voice Joe Emery, a man who knows better than most just how brutal the current job market really is. Joe brings raw honesty and perspective to the conversation, and shares details of how one of his early LinkedIn posts received 11 MILLION impressions!Highlights include:💼 Navigating a market that feels stacked against you🤖 AI as a tool vs. AI as a threat📱 Using LinkedIn authentically🤝 Helping others find work🧠 Mental health and why vulnerability isn't weakness🏠 The remote work debate and what return-to-office mandates really signalIf you're job hunting, feeling the pressure, or just want to hear a candid conversation about the world of work, this one's for you.Enjoy, with your Quick Brew!------🤝 Connect with Joe on LinkedIn📖 Read Joe's book recommendation | Atomic Habits by James Clear📚 Notable references for anything written by Roger Moore and Paul McKenna.------❤️ 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.🔗 Learn more about Loomyna.🤑 Don't forget to use the discount code: BREW10------

David and James 'On Tour' Sharples are back, and they've got some big news. Wellity Global is hitting the road across Essex this April for Stress Awareness Month, and they want to train 3,300 people... completely FREE of charge!Highlights from the episode this week:🗺️ The Be The Change Essex Tour: what it is, who it's for, and how to get involved (no catches, no credit cards, no freemium nonsense)🌍 Why global wellbeing training isn't one-size-fits-all and why cultural nuance really matters😬 James receives his first bit of LinkedIn abuse in a while📧 Thoughts on a jaw-dropping cold outreach strategy🤖 AI images, fake tsunami videos, and why the camera definitely lies these daysIf you're an Essex-based company looking for free stress and resilience training this April, use the link below to apply. It takes five minutes and there really is no catch.Enjoy with your 'Quick Brew' and don't forget to comment and share... and maybe Google "extreme ironing" when you're done.------🎓 Apply for your fully-funded training sessions via: ------❤️ 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. 🔗 Learn more about Loomyna.🤑 Don't forget to use the discount code: BREW10------

You asked, and we've delivered! Are you ready to crack the code on LinkedIn? In this episode, hosts David Bancroft and James 'Algorithm' Sharples sit down with LinkedIn adviser Alina Kovalchuk to demystify the platform's ever-changing landscape and reveal what really works in 2026 🚀What you'll discover:📊 Why your follower count matters less than you think👀 How "lurkers" might be your most valuable audience💬 Why DMs are where the real magic happens🎯 Actionable strategies for navigating algorithm changes📝 How to craft content that actually gets seen🤖 Ways to leverage AI without losing your authentic voiceWhether you're struggling with engagement or looking to maximise your LinkedIn presence, this conversation delivers practical strategies you can implement today.

From metadata optimisation to mobile-first content creation, learn how to build a LinkedIn strategy that works for you, not against you.Perfect for entrepreneurs, marketers, and professionals looking to turn their LinkedIn profiles into powerful business development tools or launchpads for their job search.Enjoy, with your Quick Brew!

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🤝 Connect with Alina on LinkedIn

Resources from Alina for our listeners:

✨ LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Checklist

🔎 LinkedIn Visibility Checklist

📖 Read Alina's book recommendation | Pocket Full of Do by Chris Do

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