A Job Done Well

About A Job Done Well

A Job Done Well: for managers caught in the middle A Job Done Well is for managers caught in the middle of large organisations—stuck between the strategy from above and the reality on the ground. Hosted by Jimmy Barber and James Lawther, this is a straight-talking, often funny look at what work is really like inside big businesses. With decades of experience—from shop floors to senior leadership—they’ve seen the decisions, the dysfunction, and the small wins that actually make a difference. Each episode unpacks real situations, practical ways to handle them, and the mindset shifts that make work not just more effective—but more bearable. If you’ve ever thought, “surely it’s not just me?”—it isn’t. Contact us and let us know what you think. Jimmy@Ajobdonewell.com (mailto:Jimmy@Ajobdonewell.com) James@Ajobdonewell.com (mailto:James@Ajobdonewell.com)

Publisher

Jimmy Barber and James Lawther

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

25 Oct 2023

Latest episode

30 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

148 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Jun 2026

   Why Work-Life Balance Doesn't Exist

   Work-life balance? Jimmy and James are here to dismantle the corporate fairy tale that you can magically split your life into two neat, equal halves. The hosts, both veterans of demanding jobs, long hours, and the occasional existential crisis, argue that the very term “balance” is a setup. Balance implies precision, equality, and a static state, but life (and work) is anything but. It ebbs, it flows, and sometimes it dumps a truckload of stress on your doorstep. So, what’s the alterna...

2. 

   23 Jun 2026

   Why Most Workplace Communication Fails

   Have you ever sent an email so polished it could double as a mirror—only for no one to act on it? Or delivered a change initiative so inspiring it left your team staring blankly at their screens? This week, Amanda Gilbert joins Jimmy and James to discuss the 4MAT model, a framework that might save your next communication from the recycling bin of irrelevance. This isn’t about prettier PowerPoints or fancier fonts. It’s about why your message should matter to anyone but you, what you’re ...

3. 

   16 Jun 2026

   Why Some Bosses Bring Out The Best In People

   Let’s be honest: most bosses are forgettable. They’re neither terrible enough to inspire a mutiny nor brilliant enough to earn your loyalty. But the ones who do stand out? They’re either the reason you quit or the reason you stayed. This week, Jimmy and James ditch the usual rant about bad bosses (though, let’s face it, they’ve had a few) to tackle the far trickier question: What actually makes a good one? Turns out, it’s not about charisma, a fancy title, or even a well-stocked biscuit tin. ...

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YouTube views

52,970

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 76 / 100

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Quality

99

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

60

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