Episodes 72
Avg. Duration 45m
Activity Highly Active
Since Apr 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

Work has changed and so should the way we think about it. Favourite Positions explores modern careers, leadership and human skills so you can move forward with intention and confidence. 

Hosted by Alex Young, the podcast brings honest, thoughtful conversations with founders and leaders who are reshaping how work works. From practical career insight to big ideas about purpose and growth, each episode helps you think differently about your next step, whether you’re early in your career, switching paths or leading others.

Favourite Positions is part of a broader platform supporting people and organisations to build careers they love and workplaces that empower them. With no fluff, real-world tools and a community of people who value clarity and curiosity, this is your go-to space for inspiring stories and practical guidance.

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Episode 06: The Modern Career Playbook - Alice Benham

May 20, 2026 43m

In this episode of The Modern Career Playbook, Alex speaks with Alice Benham about strategy, messy action and what it really takes to turn a big vision into daily action.Alice is a business…

Episode 05: The Modern Career Playbook - Anne-Sophie Fluri

May 13, 2026 44m

In this episode of The Modern Career Playbook, Alex speaks with Anne-Sophie Fluri about focus, resilience, performance and what it really takes to build a career that feels both ambitious and…

Episode 04: The Modern Career Playbook - Teri Thomas

May 06, 2026 49m

In this episode of The Modern Career Playbook, Alex speaks with Teri Thomas about personal brand, visibility and what it really takes to build a credible, fulfilling and future-relevant career…

Episode 03: The Modern Career Playbook - Dr Hayley Dawson

Apr 29, 2026 46m

In this episode of The Modern Career Playbook, Alex speaks with Dr Hayley Dawson about why being good at your job is not always enough on its own, and why the human side of work matters more than…

Rezilien’s Live Debate: What breaks change first: human behaviour or organisational complexity?

Apr 27, 2026 1h 14m

In the second episode of the Rezilien × Favourite Positions live debate series, Lily Kyriacou and Alex Young bring together leaders working across operations, digital engineering and transformation…

Episode 02: The Modern Career Playbook - Lead Meredith

Apr 22, 2026 37m

In this episode of The Modern Career Playbook, Alex speaks with Leah Meredith about building a creative career, staying true to your values and creating work that feels both commercial and…

Rezilien’s Live Debate: Is Human Adaptability Nearing Its Limit or Are We Only Just Scratching the Surface?

Apr 20, 2026 1h 3m

In the first episode of the Rezilien × Favourite Positions live debate series, Lily Kyriacou and Alex Young bring together leaders working across AI, transformation, people and organisational change…

Episode 01: The Modern Career Playbook - Isobelle Panton

Apr 15, 2026 44m

In this episode of The Modern Career Playbook, Alex speaks with Izzy about what it really takes to build a credible and fulfilling career in today’s world of work.This is an honest, practical…

The 5 Biggest Lessons From My MBA (And They're Not What You'd Expect)

Mar 17, 2026 15m

The Position Papers (3/3) | Favourite Positions PodcastWhat if the most valuable lessons from business school aren’t the frameworks you learn, but the assumptions they quietly dismantle?In this final…

What Business School Taught Me About Confidence

Mar 17, 2026 11m

The Position Papers (2/3) | Favourite Positions PodcastConfidence is often framed as a personality trait – something you either have or you don’t. But what if confidence is actually contextual,…

The Burnout Nobody Talks About

Mar 17, 2026 15m

The Position Papers (1/3) | Favourite Positions PodcastBurnout is usually framed as doing too much of what you don’t care about. But what happens when the exhaustion comes from things you genuinely…

"Nearly 80% of Europeans feel unprepared to find a job in 2026" Charlotte Davies - Global Consumer Communications and Career Expert at LinkedIn

Jan 07, 2026 16m

Nearly 80% of professionals across Europe say they feel unprepared to find a job in 2026. At the same time, almost half are planning to look for a new role this year.In this short, standalone episode…

Episode 10: Work In Progress - Alex Young

Sep 08, 2025 17m

💬 SummaryIn this special solo episode of Work in Progress, Alex takes a step back to reflect on the biggest lessons learned so far from the series. Instead of interviewing a guest, this episode…

Episode 09: Work In Progress - Olly Haddock

Sep 01, 2025 46m

💬 SummaryIn this episode of Work in Progress, we speak to Olly Haddock – solicitor, innovation specialist at Weightmans and founder of The Careers Edit – about redefining success, building careers…

Episode 08: Work In Progress - Emilie Lashmar

Aug 25, 2025 37m

💬 SummaryIn this episode of Work in Progress, we speak to Emilie Lashmar – brand partner, community builder, and Director of GCUC UK – about the evolving world of work, the role of purpose in…

Episode 07: Work In Progress - Solomon Mehta-Slade

Aug 18, 2025 42m

💬 SummaryIn this episode of Work in Progress, we speak to Solomon Mehta-Slade – creator of Mental Fitness workshops for organisations, coach, and co-founder of The Change:Maker Collective – about…

Episode 06: Work In Progress - Austin Okolo

Aug 11, 2025 43m

💬 SummaryIn this episode, we speak to Austin Okolo – founder of Gen Z Recruits and a leading voice for Gen Z in the world of work – about turning lived experience into lasting impact.Austin shares…

Episode 05: Work In Progress - Hannah Sosovicka

Aug 04, 2025 41m

💬 SummaryIn this episode, we speak to Hannah Sosa – founder of Subtle Series and host of the Awfully Quiet podcast – about redefining career progression for quietly ambitious people.Hannah shares the…

Episode 04: Work In Progress - Joseph Liu

Jul 28, 2025 42m

💬 SummaryIn this episode, we speak to Joseph Liu – career consultant, speaker and host of Career Relaunch – about what it really takes to pivot your career, build a personal brand that feels…

Episode 03: Work In Progress - Kaia Allen-Bevan

Jul 21, 2025 46m

💬 Summary In this episode, we speak to Kaya Allen-Bevan – founder of Youth the Gap and Edge of Difference – about what it really means to build inclusive workplaces, protect your energy and keep…

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