Why Not? & What If?
Claim This Podcastby Siobhan & Andy
Podcast Overview
<p><b>Why Not? & What If?</b> is a podcast about life, work, well-being – and the beautiful chaos in between.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by <b>Andy Cracknell</b>, a creative whirlwind and disruptor of dull thinking, and <b>Siobhán Godden</b>, the HR consultant and coach who listens through the noise to what really matters. Think of Siobhán as the calm to Andy’s creative storm.</p><p><br></p><p>Each episode dives into the messy, magical intersection of life, work, leadership and all the bits we’re not supposed to talk about – from gender equality, working parenthood and career “wounds”, to neurodiversity, burnout, leadership energy and HR headaches.</p><p><br></p><p>Expect candid conversations, uncomfortable truths, inappropriate laughter and the occasional alpaca – plus practical ideas you can actually use.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re a leader, HR / People professional, working parent, neurodivergent human (or simply someone wondering “is it just me?”) – <b>Why Not? & What If?</b> is your space to think out loud, challenge the usual way of doing things and imagine what else might be possible.</p>
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Publishing Since
7/18/2025
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Recent Episodes
December 23, 2025
Christmas Eve Special: HR Christmas Nightmares!
Send us a text Tis our Christmas Eve special — and we’re diving into the stuff HR teams never forget… even when they try. Siobhán shares anonymised “HR nightmares at Christmas” stories that range from jaw-dropping (a motorboating incident with a very questionable defence) to the painfully familiar (people passed out in toilets, tears in the loo, and the post-party investigations nobody wants). We also get into the messy reality of workplace hookups, the risks around power dynamics and...
December 15, 2025
Christmas Special 2: HR’s Christmas Party Dilemma: Boundaries, Booze & Being Blamed
Send us a text HR gets labelled “the police” at Christmas parties… and somehow also “the fun sponges”. In this episode, Andy and Siobhán talk about the reality of attending work socials when you’re the person everyone assumes will step in, calm things down, and clean up the aftermath — even though HR aren’t there to break up fights, and definitely shouldn’t be expected to put themselves in harm’s way. We get into the awkward moments (“Careful what you say… HR’s here”), the pressur...
December 15, 2025
Christmas Special 1: Christmas Party Survival Guide: 10 Tips to Keep Your Job (and Your Dignity)
Send us a text It’s the first of our three-part Christmas mini-series — and we’re starting with the one everyone thinks they already knows: how to survive the work Christmas party. Andy and Siobhán share a “top 10 (plus a few)” set of common-sense rules for employees (and partners) that keeps the night fun… without it turning into a disciplinary, a PR disaster, or a proper horror story. We cover why a Christmas party still counts as a work event, the risks that come with booze (including the ...
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- What is Why Not? & What If??
<p><b>Why Not? & What If?</b> is a podcast about life, work, well-being – and the beautiful chaos in between.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by <b>Andy Cracknell</b>, a creative whirlwind and disruptor of dull thinking, and <b>Siobhán Godden</b>, the HR consultant and coach who listens through the noise to what really matters. Think of Siobhán as the calm to Andy’s creative storm.</p><p><br></p><p>Each episode dives into the messy, magical intersection of life, work, leadership and all the bits we’re not supposed to talk about – from gender equality, working parenthood and career “wounds”, to neurodiversity, burnout, leadership energy and HR headaches.</p><p><br></p><p>Expect candid conversations, uncomfortable truths, inappropriate laughter and the occasional alpaca – plus practical ideas you can actually use.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re a leader, HR / People professional, working parent, neurodivergent human (or simply someone wondering “is it just me?”) – <b>Why Not? & What If?</b> is your space to think out loud, challenge the usual way of doing things and imagine what else might be possible.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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