Aunty Treacle

• Is safety still for me?

  🎙️ Aunty Treacle - Episode 5: Is Safety Still for Me?In this episode, Anna, Stuart, and guest Steph Camm respond to a deeply relatable listener challenge from someone feeling disillusioned with their career in safety:“Dear Aunty Treacle, I’m six years into my safety career and starting to wonder if it’s for me. I got into this work because I care about people and want to make a difference but all anyone seems to care about is compliance. I’m losing hope that I’ll ever find a role where I can do things differently. Is there a future for me in safety?”Steph brings honesty, warmth, and wisdom as she shares her own journey through different sectors including hotels, student accommodation, facilities, and engineering and reflects on the moments she questioned her own path. Together, the team explore what it really means to be at a career crossroads, and how to navigate through uncertainty with clarity, courage, and care. Spoiler: It’s not just about safety, it’s about rediscovering purpose, getting unstuck, and giving yourself permission to pivot.  Key Topics Covered:The compliance-care tension: how to hold both without losing your soulReframing audits, checklists and inspections as opportunities for curiositySpotting green flags in interviews and why language mattersNavigating gut instinct, red flags, and the emotional signals we ignoreExploring the “career equation” aligning values, strengths, impact and environmentWhen to stay, when to go, and how to make bold but grounded movesCareer as a relationship: why your job should meet your needs tooCoaching, reflection, and finding clarity without waiting for permissionCourage as a core leadership skill—especially when saying “this isn’t right for me” Resources to Explore:The Career Equation – The Career Equation®Risk Savvy by Gerd Gigerenzer – on gut instinct and smart decision-makingFour Qualities of a Great Career (reverse your way in!):I’m around fascinating peopleI make good moneyI’m good at itI enjoy itReframing tip: Audit your current job for learning and experimentation, not just outputInterview reflection question: “How does this organisation align with who I am and what I value?”We’d Love Your Feedback!Have you hit a career crossroads? Are you feeling stuck or second-guessing your profession?Drop us a line at [email protected] or tag us on socials. Your questions help others get unstuck too.Next Episode: 🌟 The Sticky Middle – Part 1 & 2We’re doubling up for the next release as we dig into one of the most challenging transitions in any career: moving from individual contributor to people leader.What changes, what stays the same and how do you lead others without losing yourself? See you soon, Treacle fans. And yes, we still have Blazing Squad stuck in our heads too.

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• Setting Up for Success

  In this episode, Anna, Stuart, and guest Gareth Evans tackle a challenge that will resonate with anyone stepping into a big new role, especially those leading change:“Dear Aunty Treacle, I’ve recently accepted a Health and Safety Director role in a new company, and I’m a mix of excited and terrified. The mission is to move health and safety from compliance to care. Any advice on what I should be focusing on to make a real difference?”Gareth shares lessons from his own experience leading in global, fast-moving organisations, offering insight into what really matters in those first few months. Spoiler: it’s less about action and more about connection, curiosity, and courage.Together, they explore how to lead with intention, manage the pressure to perform, and move from compliance to care in a way that’s meaningful and sustainable.  Key Topics Covered:Why your first priority isn’t action, it’s listening“Connect before you direct”- how relationships build resultsThe bathtub analogy - building stock with your allies before making withdrawalsMapping your stakeholders: power, influence, and the unexpected alliesThe myth of the perfect plan - why failure is part of learningAdding less, subtracting more - cutting the clutter to focus your energyBecoming the conductor - making the shift from doer to strategic leaderTrust, adaptation, and building a team that can run without youReconnecting with your why - care and compassion at the heart of leadership  🔗 Resources to Explore:Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows – essential reading on complexity and changeThe “Nando’s Scale” – a relatable model to gauge and warm up stakeholder relationshipsStakeholder mapping frameworks to identify influence beyond job titles4D Site Engagement Tool – Done, Different, Difficult, DangerousSubtraction as a strategy – why doing less can achieve moreReflection questions for new leaders:What am I assuming?Who do I need to build trust with?What does this business really need from me right now?  💬 We'd Love Your Feedback!Are you in a new role or planning a big step? What resonated with you from this episode?Share your stories, reflections, or future questions at [email protected] or tag us on socials. We’d love to hear how you're getting unstuck.  Next Episode Teaser:🌟 Is Safety Still For Me?Join us and guest Steph Camm as we explore what it means to face a career crossroad. Whether you're working in health and safety or questioning your broader professional path, this is a compassionate, clear-eyed look at how to move forward when purpose feels out of reach.  

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• Credit Without Arrogance

  In this episode, Anna and Stuart are joined by special guest Ruth Denyer to unpack a listener’s powerful question: "Dear Aunty Treacle, over the last 12 months I have been working on a project to bring efficiency to the way we do safety on my site. In an ideal world, I would now see this rolled out over all our projects, but I am struggling with getting the balance right between promoting it as my idea and not wanting to come across as arrogant or like I’m craving recognition. Ultimately, I think this work could make a difference, so I want to be successful – but as a woman in a male-dominated environment, I want to make sure I don’t undersell myself. Can you give me some advice please?" Together, they get into the messy middle of visibility and humility, and why promoting your work doesn’t have to mean promoting yourself in a way that feels uncomfortable. Expect reflections on confidence, ego, gender dynamics, and how to let your work speak for you, without letting it get lost. There’s also practical advice on handling trust dynamics in organisations, building allyship, and speaking about team efforts with honesty and clarity.Key Topics Covered:• Why the ick around self-promotion is real and common• The difference between confidence and ego• How to speak about your work with integrity• Building visibility without losing humility• The power of team language: using “we” over “I”• Socialising your ideas through others• How gender and environment can shape how we show up• Creating a “success folder” to boost self-belief• Why trust and intent are the foundations of influenceThis episode also features crowdsourced advice from our community, because when it comes to sticky situations like this, there’s never just one right answer.Special guest: Ruth Denyer – Safety and risk leader in the creative industries, with a long track record of speaking up, sharing insight, and helping others lead with purpose and perspective.Want to get involved?Got a sticky situation you'd love us to unpack?Drop us a note at [email protected] – you might hear it featured in a future episode.Next Episode Teaser:Setting Up for Success – with Gareth Evans. What are the small things you can do early on to build confidence, credibility and momentum in a new role or challenge? Aunty Treacle is proudly supported by HSE Global Series – a platform committed to advancing global conversations in health, safety and environment. Learn more at HSEGlobalSeries.com

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• Am I enough?

  🎙️ Aunty Treacle - Episode 2: Am I Enough? Tackling Imposter SyndromeIn this heartfelt episode, Anna, Stuart, and guest David Filshie take on a listener’s powerful question: "Even though I’ve been working in my profession for a while, I’m often crippled by imposter syndrome. How do I move forward?"Together they explore what imposter syndrome really is, why it's so common, and how it can actually signal that you care deeply about your work. They share practical tools to reflect, reframe, and take action, even when self-doubt creeps in. This conversation offers a supportive, practical path for anyone wrestling with the question: Am I enough? (Spoiler: You are.) Key Topics Covered:What imposter syndrome really is and what it isn’tWhy feelings of "not enough" often arise when we’re visible, different, or doing something newThe myth of being "ready" and why confidence follows actionThe power of reflection, feedback, and building self-awarenessHow to find your people and create a supportive tribeStrategies for navigating discomfort and reframing failureHow to bring your authentic self into every space, from shop floor to boardroom  🔗 Resources and Mentions:Emma Reed Turrell - Best Friend Therapy podcast – Episodes on Imposters Syndrome and Transactional AnalysisJessamy Hibbard - The Imposter Cure bookSimple self-reflection frameworks ("What went well, what didn’t, what next?")Building confidence through feedback and small wins  💬 We'd Love Your Feedback!Share what resonated, what you'd like more of, and how we can keep helping people get unstuck.Got a story to share or a question for a future episode? Drop us a line at [email protected]!Next Episode Teaser:🌟 Credit Without Arrogance — how to own your achievements without losing your humility.

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• How do I get heard?

  🎙️ Aunty Treacle — Episode 1: How Do I Get Heard? (Especially As an Introvert)Welcome to the first episode of Aunty Treacle!In this debut episode, Anna, Stuart, and special guest Zoe Hayes dive into an important listener question:"As an introvert, I often feel overlooked and undervalued. How can I get my voice heard?" They explore the hidden strengths of introverts, how to prepare and position yourself in meetings, and why confidence is built through action, not before it. You’ll hear practical advice on speaking up, handling interruptions, reframing your self-image, and why sometimes a quiet, powerful voice is exactly what the room needs. Whether you're introverted yourself, work alongside quieter colleagues, or want to build inclusive conversations, this episode offers a smorgasbord of strategies to help you (or others) thrive. Key Topics Covered:The hidden superpowers of introvertsPreparation, presence, and how to "engineer" your voice into the roomThe value (and limits) of labels like "introvert" and "extrovert"How to handle being spoken over (in the moment and afterward)Building influence through "warm-ups" and side conversationsWhy small acts of bravery build long-term confidenceThe power of observation and great questionsPractical tips on positioning yourself physically and digitally  💬 Want to Get Involved?Got a sticky situation you need help with? Email us at [email protected] - we’d love to feature your question in a future episode! Next Episode Teaser:🌟 Am I Enough? - how to tackle imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and find your confidence.

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