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Bring your whole self to work—because being human is your greatest asset. Heart and Graft is the podcast for people who care about people and want to bring humanity into their workplace. In each episode, we dive into the ups and downs of life at work, from giving authentic feedback and facing imposter syndrome to riding the waves of change. Perfect for L&D, HR, and coaching professionals, as well as managers, leaders, and anyone passionate about creating workplaces where people can truly be themselves. Through interviews, deep dives, and conversations, we'll help your workplace become not just more productive, but more personal. Tune in to join a tribe of people who embrace every quirk, strength, and flaw; and thrive - all by being unapologetically human at work.
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Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
When life (or germ season) blows up your beautifully crafted plans, how do you pivot without losing your sanity or your sense of self? In this solo episode of Heart and Graft, Nicky turns a last‑minute cancellation into an honest exploration of what it really feels like when Plan A falls apart – and how SCAMPER can help you find your way to Plan B, C or Z.
From delayed trains and missing projector cables, to those 4 p.m. “rug-pull” moments that leave you frozen one minute and flooded with 47 half-formed ideas the next. Along the way, Nicky introduces SCAMPER – a simple, seven‑prompt creativity tool – and shows how it can support human workplace pivots, whether you’re a manager, HR, coach, or just someone whose week has imploded.
Why listen:
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Get a practical, easy-to-steal SCAMPER framework you can use for any “oh no, now what?” moment at work.
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Learn the “freeze, flood, friend” pattern and why borrowing someone else’s calm brain can be a game-changer.
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Hear real-life pivot stories that make creativity feel human, messy and totally doable (no perfection required).
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Reflect on how identity and values shape which pivots feel tiny and which feel seismic.
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