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Welcome to The Talk Works Podcast, a space where we explore mental health, therapy, practical advice, and the tools needed to support wellbeing in the workplace.
In this episode, host Dr. Jen Cottam is joined by Claire McLean, founder of the award-winning consultancy Realise HR and Chair of Northern Cancer Voices. Claire shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 37 while stepping into her first HR Director role, and how that experience shaped her perspective on life, work, and leadership.
She reflects on the challenges of balancing treatment with work and family life, the importance of employer flexibility and compassion, and the small but powerful ways colleagues and managers can make a difference.
She also offers professional insights on how organisations can be ...
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Mental HealthJennifer CottamTalk WorksTherapy Mental WellbeingWellbeingWellbeing in the workplaceCBTTalking TherapyConnectionHRInclusivityCommunityClaire McLeanCancer