Episode 10

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1st May 2019

Mental health - The hidden cost of work? With Ben Musio

We are as a global society working harder and faster, but is it for the best?

This episode of Old Fox Young Fox is hard work. Specifically, thinking the concept through and discussing with Ben Musio how we could right-size our work culture to bring more balance into our lives.

Telework, instant chat, long commutes characterise the modern job for many. We change job every couple of years. We’re always learning, always plugged in and are told we are smarter than ever. But how is this pace affecting us? And when compared to the ways of work in years gone by, are we any better off?

Topics covered include;

  • How has work changed?
  • How is technology affecting work?
  • Is the increase in pace negatively affecting us?
  • How do we best handle new ways of working?
  • The Brexit episode: https://www.oldfoxyoungfox.com/episode/the-brexit-episode

About our guest

Ben Musio is a legal professional based near London. Previously a guest on the Brexit episode, Ben is a hard-working, well-read, former country-representing sportsman and most importantly, is a very Young Fox.



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Old Fox Young Fox
A show that explores the impacts of a rapidly changing world.
Old Fox Young Fox is an intergenerational conversation where hosts Jeremy Woolwich and Oliver Happy talk through themes impacting our lives, viewed through the lense of different generations and guided by acknowledged experts.

Topics include:
Baby Boomers, Millennials, Generation X, Y & Z. Blockchain, The Circular Economy, Social Media, AI, Gamification, Brexit, Modern Elders, Happiness, The Gig Economy, The Climate Emergency, Fake News. All present opportunities and threats.

Everything is connected, everything is changing. What does it all mean?
How might it affect our businesses and our lives?

How do we adapt?
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Oliver Happy

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Ollie works in tech and enjoys building things. He hosts indie podcasts Old Fox Young Fox, Problem Busters and Gone Workabout. He's a Kiwi, he eats a lot and loves sharing good ideas. He is determined to leave the world in a better state than he found it.

Jeremy Woolwich

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Jeremy Woolwich is a marketing, communications and strategy consultant with over 30 years of experience. His practice Independent Perspective Ltd. helps companies both global and local, tackle common challenges, plan for change and evolve. Jeremy is our Old Fox and is damn good at it. However the world has changed since Jeremy cut his teeth in business and as the speed of change gathers pace, he is intrigued by the new and emerging trends that are shaking the foundations of how business get things done and the challenges they present to individuals, management teams and the wider community. Jeremy reads widely and enjoys developing strong, educated opinions on things that matter.