Work Truths: Off the Record is a multi-series podcast that pulls back the curtain on the stories and emotions that shape us at work but which we rarely discuss out loud. Hosted by Rachel Morris – executive coach, award-winning author, and director of Motion Learning – this is the show where she gives voice to the deeply human experiences that many of us seem to navigate alone.

Each series focuses on an aspect of working-life that is both topical and common, yet often hidden or unspoken, even though it shows up again and again in the coaching room. Through conversations with a range of expert guests from different professional backgrounds, Rachel sheds light on these realities, airing and exploring multiple perspectives so that private struggles become shared insight and learning.

Series One: Burnout

In the first series of Work Truths: Off the Record, Rachel dives into the topic of workplace burnout, which is widely reported to be on the rise globally, with record levels now seen across many employee groups.

Across 9 episodes, she talks to a different expert in each conversation, inviting them to share their insights and lived experiences of burnout in and around work.

The factors contributing to burnout are complex and intertwined, and the impact on an individual can be profound and long lasting. By asking thoughtful, searching questions, Rachel aims to bring understanding, comfort and maybe a little bit of inspiration to us all, whether you are supporting someone through burnout, experiencing it yourself, or simply curious about what it really is and how it shows up.

All 9 episodes of Series One are now available to listen to in full below.