Hustle culture and the productivity obsession
- S2E11
- 39:20
- December 1st 2025
Is the internet’s obsession with productivity about to burst?
Whilst hustle culture content continues to motivate some, many of us are ready to swap the romanticised morning routines for realistic chats about work-life balance.
To unpack changing attitudes to productivity and work, Jordan is joined by Jillian Reilly, speaker, consultant and author of The Ten Permissions, and Jessica Tagg, Client Relationship Manager at ManpowerGroup.
They discuss:
- What do we actually mean by productivity?
- Changing attitudes to work
- How to consume content mindfully
- Getting clarity on your goals
- The power of saying no.
You can find more from Jillian on her website, and Jessica on LinkedIn.
As always, if you are looking to change jobs or find a new one, why not visit the Brook Street website for our latest job postings – there may be a dream role just waiting for you!
PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast
Entering the world of work can be scary; from facing imposter syndrome, to struggling with work life balance; it can feel like we’re the only ones who don’t have it all figured out.
But the PeopleFirst podcast is here to tell you something different. Brought to you by Brook Street, we digest the common issues that young people are facing in the world of work. From balancing remote work with wellbeing, to asking for a pay rise, to navigating painful career gaps, to neurodivergence at work - this is a space for open and honest conversations helping you to make positive changes.
In each episode, host Jordan Spry will chat to incredible guests to break down the issue at hand and make you feel less alone.