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The Polite Faces of Power

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Pressure has a way of revealing what systems are really made of. We start with a bruising week and widen the lens: from alleged deodorant burns and the surge in hair relaxer lawsuits, to NHS resident doctors preparing to strike for pay and staffing, to the silent epidemic of “polite” horrible bosses who weaponise calm and call it leadership. The through line is accountability—of brands, employers, and all of us—to act with care when our choices touch other people’s bodies, budgets, and futures.
I share why our website will go offline briefly as we rebuild the back end, refresh masterclasses, and add guidance on using AI well. Too many of us try to outsource thinking to ChatGPT and get caught out; I’ll show you how to use AI as an assistant, not a replacement. We speak frankly about the real cost of creating quality products as a small business, why discounts aren’t a birthright, and how fair pricing keeps the lights on. If you love great stationery and practical career tools, you’ll see how that vision is taking shape.
Then we get tactical about work. The shouty boss is out; the nice-nasty manager is in. They smile, check on wellbeing, and quietly move the goalposts. Here’s how to protect yourself: keep a burn folder, track patterns, mirror the politeness while holding firm boundaries, and use precise language when you push back. Employment protections are expanding, but your evidence is the bridge between harm and remedy. I also open up about ADHD and dyslexia—time blindness, memory gaps, and the systems that help me build: tightly scoped lists, device-based reminders, visual planners, and long blocks for deep work.
We close with a sober look at a fatal hit-and-run and the duty that comes with a licence: if you’re impaired, don’t drive; if you hit anything or anyone, stop. Let the courts weigh evidence, not viral clips. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who needs these tools, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your support helps us keep building smarter careers and kinder workplaces.

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Chapters

1. A Hard Week And A Promise (00:00:00)

2. Deodorant Scars And Legal Action (00:00:58)

3. NHS Strikes And Workplace Surveillance (00:03:52)

4. Website Changes And Smarter AI Use (00:06:22)

5. The Cost Of Building A Business (00:09:40)

6. Product Safety And Hair Relaxer Lawsuits (00:17:24)

7. Why Doctors Strike And Racism At Work (00:27:12)

8. Living And Working With ADHD (00:33:25)

9. The Polite Horrible Boss Playbook (00:46:09)

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