About this episode

Helen discusses the impact of ancient wiring on modern demands with Dr Paul Goldsmith and explores working through uncertainty with HR experts.

It's easy to feel overwhelmed or like you're struggling to keep up with demands - but a new book argues it's not you, it's your ancient wiring. Helen gets the lowdown - and some comfort - from Dr Paul Goldsmith, author of The Evolving Brain. Plus, we dive into the realities of working through uncertainty with HR and recruitment experts Rohini Balla Gill and David MacKenzie... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Helen Farmer

Guests: Dr Paul Goldsmith, Rohini Balla Gill, David MacKenzie

Topics covered

• mental health
• ancient wiring
• uncertainty
• HR
• recruitment

Keywords

• overwhelmed
• demands
• ancient wiring
• HR
• recruitment
• uncertainty
• mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Evolving Brain

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