Workplace wellbeing consultant Steven Dargan is back on the podcast a second time. This time we explore why we turn up to work, how stress quietly spills into every area of life, and why autonomy and intrinsic motivation matter more than hours logged. We touch on the four-day week, AI as a potential catalyst for systemic change, and why human connection, community, and meaning may become even more essential in an increasingly automated world.

Go to Episode 4 to listen to Stephen' s first visit on the podcast.

Talk to Stephen: www.happyworkplaces.ie

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Fintech-and-deeptech strategist Roy Vella joins me to dive into curiosity, collective intelligence, and the subtle cultural dynamics that shape how humans connect and collaborate in an AI-heavy world. We even wander into travel, identity, and that memorable moment he spent grizzly-gazing nearly a tad too long.

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Retired recruiter turned coach Howard Longstaff shares the surprising path from accidental entry-level hire to leading global search firms, and why slowing down, grounding in nature, and redefining success gave him clarity after burnout.

We explore career change, coaching, culture fit, and staying human in the age of AI.

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🎙️ In this episode, I sat down with Jenn Cohen, intuitive mentor, spiritual coach, and former entertainment industry executive.

Jenn’s story is a moving example of how grief, intuition, and guidance from the other side can shape a career and a life. After the sudden passing of her father, Jenn began noticing signs from him, signs that would quietly guide her through a 27-year corporate career and eventually into her true calling as an intuitive mentor and channel.

From navigating the corporate world with intuition to helping others connect with their higher selves and loved ones who’ve passed, Jenn shares how to trust your inner knowing, even (and especially) when life feels noisy and uncertain.

Some of the highlights of our conversation include:

🔸 Guidance from the other side : How her father’s signs helped shape her career path.

🔸 Intuition at work : What it feels like in the body and how to tell it apart from fear.

🔸 Trusting the process : Why your spirit never leaves you stuck without a way forward.

🔸 Strengthening your intuition : Simple, practical ways to reconnect to your inner guidance.

🎧 Listen now for an inspiring and practical conversation about intuition, grief, and the quiet guidance that’s always available to us.

To connect with Jenn:

✅ www.jenncohenintuitive.com

✅ www.instagram.com/jenncohenintuitive

✅ www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-cohen-intuitive-consultant/

Career & Spirituality Conversations is hosted by Julie Pône:

✅ Connect with me on www.juliepone.com

✅ Get my free guide: "3 Reasons Why You're Unfulfilled At Work And The Spiritual Tools To Fix It" → www.careerandspirituality.com/Free-Guide

In this episode, I sit down with Shantanu Saha, seasoned HR leader, executive search consultant, and survivor of multiple near-death experiences.

His story is one of quiet strength, radical kindness, and unwavering belief in something bigger than himself.

From losing his father as a child to surviving organ failure and out-of-body experiences, Shantanu shares how these profound challenges shaped his leadership, his outlook on life, and his purpose.

Some of the highlights of our conversation include:
🧠 Resilience and belief – How surviving death twice rewired his mindset and deepened his faith.
💼 Leadership with heart – Why kindness and humility matter in the boardroom, especially in HR.
🌍 Purpose through adversity – How extreme challenges led to meaningful contribution and service.
🧰 Staying relevant – Practical career wisdom on staying valuable in a fast-changing job market.

Listen now for an honest and deeply inspiring conversation on navigating illness, leadership, and the inner strength that carries us through it all.

To connect with Shantanu:✅ www.therecruiters.net
✅ www.linkedin.com/in/shantanusaha/
✅ www.instagram.com/shantanusaha23/
✅ www.facebook.com/shantanusaha23/
✅ www.youtube.com/@shantanusaha1

To learn more about Kidney Warriors Foundation:✅ www.kidneywarriorsfoundation.org

Career & Spirituality Conversations is hosted by Julie Pône:✅ Connect with me on ⁠www.juliepone.com⁠✅ Get my free guide: "3 Reasons Why You're Unfulfilled At Work And The Spiritual Tools To Fix It" → ⁠www.careerandspirituality.com/Free-Guide⁠

In this episode, I sit down with Rosemary Loughlin—a lawyer, actor, writer, and lover of Shakespeare —who, following a trail of clues that seemed almost thrown her way by the Universe itself, conducted personal research around the Shakespeare authorship debate and wrote and produced her own one-woman show telling the tale of her discoveries.

Some of the highlights of our conversation include:
🌿 Passion and profession – How Rosemary balances her career as a lawyer with her love for acting and research.
🔎 Shakespeare authorship debate – Discover why many scholars and thinkers question the traditional narrative and explore the Oxfordian theory.
🌱 Living your passion alongside your career – Practical insights on how to integrate your creative pursuits without sacrificing stability.
💡 Small steps and letting go – How focusing on incremental progress and releasing control opened doors to unexpected magic.

Listen now for an insightful conversation on balancing professional life with creative passion, pursuing unconventional research, and allowing magical moments to shape your journey.

To connect with Rosemary:
✅ www.instagram.com/shakespearedevere/

Career & Spirituality Conversations is hosted by Julie Pône:
✅ Connect with me on ⁠www.juliepone.com⁠
✅ Get my free guide: "3 Reasons Why You're Unfulfilled At Work And The Spiritual Tools To Fix It" → ⁠www.careerandspirituality.com/Free-Guide⁠

In this episode, I speak with Sabine Gédéon, a leadership coach and former HR executive who left corporate success behind to embrace entrepreneurship. Her journey led her to a deeper faith, radical self-trust, and a redefinition of power.

Some of the highlights of our conversation include:
✨ Leaving corporate behind – How Sabine transitioned from a thriving HR career to entrepreneurship.
🛤 Faith & career shifts – Trusting the unknown and navigating transformation without a roadmap.
🚀 Breaking free from validation – Releasing the need for external approval and reclaiming inner authority.
💡 The messy middle of reinvention – What it really takes to step into your power and purpose.
🌟 Spirituality in leadership – Why now is the time for conscious leadership in corporate spaces.

Listen now for an inspiring conversation on career shifts, faith, and the courage to step into your true self.

To connect with Sabine:
✅ www.sabinegedeon.com
✅ www.linkedin.com/in/sabinegedeon
✅ www.instagram.com/sabinegedeon
✅ www.youtube.com/@CoachSabineGedeon

Career & Spirituality Conversations is hosted by Julie Pône:
✅ Connect with me on www.juliepone.com
✅ Get my free guide: "3 Reasons Why You're Unfulfilled At Work And The Spiritual Tools To Fix It" → www.careerandspirituality.com/Free-Guide

For this episode, I interviewed Karen Dufour Deschamps, a seasoned coach and mentor with decades of experience helping individuals and leaders align their careers with their true selves. With a fascinating career journey spanning multiple industries, international experiences, and personal reinvention, Karen shares how she navigated major transitions while staying true to her passion for teaching and coaching.

Some of the highlights of our conversation include:

🎓 How childhood passions shape our careers – Karen’s love for teaching started at age 5, and she never looked back. 🌍 A career of bold leaps – From working in refugee camps to coaching leaders in the Middle East, Karen embraced risk and reinvention. 💡 Overcoming financial setbacks – The reality of bankruptcy, resilience, and finding financial stability as an expat consultant. 🧠 Mental fitness & self-awareness – How the Positive Intelligence framework transformed her coaching approach. 🌊 Finding your element – The role of nature, spirituality, and self-connection in career fulfillment.

Listen now to explore Karen’s incredible journey and gain insights into aligning your work with your deeper purpose.

To connect with Karen:

✅ www.innercor.com ✅ www.linkedin.com/in/karendufourdeschamps/

Career & Spirituality Conversations is hosted by Julie Pône:

✅ Connect with me on www.juliepone.com

✅ Get my free guide: "3 Reasons Why You're Unfulfilled At Work And The Spiritual Tools To Fix It" www.careerandspirituality.com/Free-Guide