Why Not? & What If?

By Siobhan & Andy

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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.


Episode Date
Christmas Eve Special: HR Christmas Nightmares!
Dec 23, 2025
Christmas Special 2: HR’s Christmas Party Dilemma: Boundaries, Booze & Being Blamed
Dec 15, 2025
Christmas Special 1: Christmas Party Survival Guide: 10 Tips to Keep Your Job (and Your Dignity)
Dec 15, 2025
S2E6 - Beyond Hunted: Burnout, Gut Health & the Mind–Body Reset with Paul Cashmore (Part 2)
Dec 12, 2025
S2E5 – Paul Cashmore from Channel 4’s Hunted: Fame, Ego and the Man Behind the Hunter (Part 1)
Dec 05, 2025
S2E4 - HR Is Dead (Kind Of): Wrestling, Stand-Up Comedy & Blowing Up Bullsh*t Training with Toby Kheng
Nov 28, 2025
S2E3 - Lonely at the Top: C-Suite Leadership Energy, Psychological Safety & Coaching That Actually Helps
Nov 20, 2025
S2E2 - ADHD, Microtraumas & Neuro-Inclusion at Work (with Chris Hood, Neurobridge)
Nov 14, 2025
S2E1 - Flags, Echo Chambers & World Peace (Kind Of): Social Media, Identity & Staying Sane
Nov 07, 2025
S1E9 - Catcalls, Kilts & “LinkedIn Isn’t Tinder”: What Walking a Mile in Her Shoes Really Looks Like
Sep 12, 2025
S1E8 - Out of Control? Neurodiversity, Overdiagnosis & Workplaces That Need to Change
Sep 04, 2025
S1E7 - My Awesome Mind: Neurodiversity, Parenting & Ripping Up the Education Rulebook
Aug 28, 2025
S1E6 - From Rock Bottom to Alpaca Dreams: Reinventing Life, Work & Identity
Aug 22, 2025
S1E5 - Morals vs Rules: Turning Your Wounds into the Work You Do
Aug 15, 2025
S1E4 - From Nappies to Networking: The Guilt, Grit and Growth of Working Mums
Aug 06, 2025
S1E3 - Women, Work & the Hidden Cost of Being Heard
Aug 01, 2025
S1E1 - Letting Go: Founder Syndrome & the Art of Delegation
Jul 18, 2025
S1E2 - Names, Identity & Patriarchy: Why Surnames Still Matter
Jul 18, 2025