The Happy WorkLife Podcast

by Lord Mark Price

Welcome to the The Happy WorkLife Podcast where people with inspiring careers reflect on how happy they have been in their working lives. We hear from a range of people working in a variety of industries and find out which roles gave them the most satisfaction and importantly what they have done to get happier at work. Hosted by Lord Mark Price, WorkL.co founder, peer and former Managing Director of Waitrose, and former Deputy ...   ...  Read more

Podcast episodes

  • Season 3

  • City Superwoman: Nicola Horlick on Investing & Leadership

    City Superwoman: Nicola Horlick on Investing & Leadership

    Lord Mark Price, Founder of WorkL speaks to Nicola Horlick – CEO of Money&Co. Nicola is an investment guru and entrepreneur who rose to prominence as one of the most influential women in the City of London. Once dreaming of a career on stage, Nicola's journey took an unexpected turn when she secured a highly sought-after position at Warburgs, one of the top merchant banks of its time. Nicola opens up about the defining moments of her career, from navigating the high-stakes world of finance to balancing her role as a mother of six ─ a challenge that earned her the media nickname ‘City Superwoman.’ She shares candid stories about breaking into a male-dominated industry, the pressures of leadership, and the resilience required to manage both professional and personal challenges. Beyond finance, Nicola discusses her entrepreneurial ventures, including founding Bramdean Asset Management and Money&Co, and how she has continued to innovate in investment and fintech. She also offers invaluable advice on career success, risk-taking, and what it truly means to balance ambition with personal life. This podcast is brought to you by WorkL. Visit WorkL.com to find a job in the happiest workplaces, take our Happy at Work test, network, get career support from experts and much more. Work Happier with WorkL.

  • Evolving Networks: Katherine Ainley, CEO, Ericsson, UK and Ireland on her career in telecommunications and building better networks

    Evolving Networks: Katherine Ainley, CEO, Ericsson, UK and Ireland on her career in telecommunications and building better networks

    WorkL Founder, Lord Mark Price speaks to Katherine Ainley – CEO, Ericsson, UK and Ireland. As CEO for the UK and Ireland at Ericsson, Katherine works alongside major mobile network operators and service providers. Katherine has helped lead and develop 5G technology deployment and is also a passionate supporter of diversity & inclusion programmes at Ericsson. In this episode, Katherine discusses her career, which involves her interest in political sciences which took a fascinating turn into the world of telecommunications which now sees her at the forefront of technological innovation in AI, 5G & the overall telecommunication space. This podcast is brought to you by WorkL. Visit WorkL.com to find a job in the happiest workplaces, take our Happy at Work test, network, get career support from experts and much more. Work Happier with WorkL.

  • Finance & Social Mobility: Steven Cooper CBE on why finance is for everyone and how he progressed through the finance sector

    Finance & Social Mobility: Steven Cooper CBE on why finance is for everyone and how he progressed through the finance sector

    WorkL Founder, Lord Mark Price speaks to Steven Cooper CBE ─ Group CEO of Aldermore Bank. Before joining Aldermore Bank in 2021, Steven was CEO at C. Hoare & Co, the UK’s oldest privately-owned bank, where he developed and led an extensive programme of change. At the age of 16, Steven worked at Barclays, starting as a branch cashier and worked his way up to lead several of their major businesses, including Barclaycard Business Solutions, Personal Banking for UK & Europe, and Business Banking in the UK. In this episode, Steven discusses some pivotal moments in his career, the attributes needed for a successful career in finance and highlights why finance is an option for people from all backgrounds and education levels. Steven's passion for social mobility plays into his role as Group CEO of Aldermore Bank, emphasising ethical business practice at all levels. This podcast is brought to you by WorkL. Visit WorkL.com to find a job in the happiest workplaces, take our Happy at Work test, network, get career support from experts and much more. Work Happier with WorkL.

  • Resilience & Diligence: Liz Jackson MBE on her experience going blind, navigating school, entrepreneurship & building her career

    Resilience & Diligence: Liz Jackson MBE on her experience going blind, navigating school, entrepreneurship & building her career

    WorkL Founder, Lord Mark Price speaks to Liz Jackson MBE, Sales & Marketing Director at Initium Corporate Finance (formerly BCMS). At the age of 2, Liz was diagnosed with a degenerative eye disorder which meant that by the time she was 25 she was blind. Amazingly at this age, Liz set up an award winning company, Great Guns Marketing, which she ran for 17 years and was awarded an MBE in 2017 by the late Majesty Queen Elizabeth for services to business. In this episode, Liz talks about her early school days and the struggles that came with going blind and the impact it had on her education. Liz also shares how she got into her first sales role and transitioned from being an employee to business owner to now working with entrepreneurs and being a co-owner at Initium Corporate Finance. This podcast is brought to you by WorkL. Visit WorkL.com to find a job in the happiest workplaces, take our Happy at Work test, network, get career support from experts and much more. Work Happier with WorkL.

  • Breaking Barriers: Joe Seddon on his early years and entrepreneurial path founding Zero Gravity

    Breaking Barriers: Joe Seddon on his early years and entrepreneurial path founding Zero Gravity

    WorkL Founder, Lord Mark Price speaks to Joe Seddon, Founder of Zero Gravity, a tech company that helps students from low opportunity areas get into university and access world-class careers. Earlier this year Joe was recognised by The Sunday Times in their inaugural Young Power List as one of 25 most inspiring people aged under 30 in the UK & Ireland. Amongst these, Joe has racked up many accolades, being on Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2022 and being honoured in King Charles' Birthday Honours List in 2023. In this episode, Joe talks about his early life growing up in Yorkshire, his time at the University of Oxford, coming to identify the barriers that prevented people from getting into top universities and world class careers post graduation. Joe also shares how his early connections with technology fostered his skills and experiences, eventually leading to him founding Zero Gravity. This podcast is brought to you by WorkL. Visit WorkL.com to find a job in the happiest workplaces, take our Happy at Work test, network, get career support from experts and much more. Work Happier with WorkL.