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Why Not? & What If? is a podcast about life, work, well-being – and the beautiful chaos in between.
Hosted by Andy Cracknell, a creative whirlwind and disruptor of dull thinking, and Siobhán Godden, the HR consultant and coach who listens through the noise to what really matters. Think of Siobhán as the calm to Andy’s creative storm.
Each episode dives into the messy, magical intersection of life, work, leadership and all the bits we’re not supposed to talk about – from gender equality, working parenthood and career “wounds”, to neurodiversity, burnout, leadership energy and HR headaches.
Expect candid conversations, uncomfortable truths, inappropriate laughter and the occasional alpaca – plus practical ideas you can actually use.
If you’re a leader, HR / People professional, working parent, neurodivergent human (or simply someone wondering “is it just me?”) – Why Not? & What If? is your space to think out loud, challenge the usual way of doing things and imagine what else might be possible.
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Christmas Eve Special: HR Christmas Nightmares!
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Christmas Special 2: HR’s Christmas Party Dilemma: Boundaries, Booze & Being Blamed
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Christmas Special 1: Christmas Party Survival Guide: 10 Tips to Keep Your Job (and Your Dignity)
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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S2E6 - Beyond Hunted: Burnout, Gut Health & the Mind–Body Reset with Paul Cashmore (Part 2)
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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S2E5 – Paul Cashmore from Channel 4’s Hunted: Fame, Ego and the Man Behind the Hunter (Part 1)
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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S2E4 - HR Is Dead (Kind Of): Wrestling, Stand-Up Comedy & Blowing Up Bullsh*t Training with Toby Kheng
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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S2E3 - Lonely at the Top: C-Suite Leadership Energy, Psychological Safety & Coaching That Actually Helps
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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S2E2 - ADHD, Microtraumas & Neuro-Inclusion at Work (with Chris Hood, Neurobridge)
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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S2E1 - Flags, Echo Chambers & World Peace (Kind Of): Social Media, Identity & Staying Sane
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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S1E9 - Catcalls, Kilts & “LinkedIn Isn’t Tinder”: What Walking a Mile in Her Shoes Really Looks Like
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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S1E8 - Out of Control? Neurodiversity, Overdiagnosis & Workplaces That Need to Change
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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S1E7 - My Awesome Mind: Neurodiversity, Parenting & Ripping Up the Education Rulebook
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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S1E6 - From Rock Bottom to Alpaca Dreams: Reinventing Life, Work & Identity
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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S1E5 - Morals vs Rules: Turning Your Wounds into the Work You Do
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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S1E4 - From Nappies to Networking: The Guilt, Grit and Growth of Working Mums
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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S1E3 - Women, Work & the Hidden Cost of Being Heard
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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S1E1 - Letting Go: Founder Syndrome & the Art of Delegation
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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S1E2 - Names, Identity & Patriarchy: Why Surnames Still Matter
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Jul 18, 2025 |