The Work

Helping men grow by doing the work that matters.

The Work is a education podcast hosted by James Shireby, with 195 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

James Shireby hosts The Work, a education show with 195 episodes published.

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  How Can Men Build Their Resilience

  Jan 30, 202649 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Get in touch:</p> <p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/</p> <p>Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com </p> <p>Interview episodes you might enjoy:</p> <p>Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s</p> <p>Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZgk</p> <p>Johnny Lawrence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ErlDxpeGk</p> <p>Read more from me:</p> <p>https://twpt.co.uk/blog/77/how-to-manage-your-negative-thoughts</p> <p>Discounts:</p> <p>Awesome Supplements: https://awesomesupplements.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn-XrqsCljQMVWJJQBh29URCQEAAYASAAEgJg7vD_BwE&utm_source...

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  Why Your Ego Isn't The Enemy

  Jan 23, 202624 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p><br/></p><p>When most men think about ego, they think arrogance or insecurity. But the real issue isn’t having an ego — it’s having an unhealthy one.</p><p><br/></p><p>In this episode of The Work, I explore how an insecure ego drives stress, defensiveness, and relationship struggles, often without you realising it.</p><p><br/></p><p>We cover what the ego really is, how it forms, why it becomes rigid, and how awareness, mental flexibility, and connection help you build a healthier relationship with yourself.</p><p><br/><...

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  5 Signs You're Growing As a Man

  Jan 16, 202621 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p><br/></p><p>Growth isn’t always loud or obvious.</p><p>Often, it shows up quietly in how you think, communicate, and take responsibility for your life.</p><p><br/></p><p>In this episode of The Work with James Shireby, James explores five subtle but powerful signs that you’re genuinely growing as a man.</p><p><br/></p><p>We cover:</p><p><br/></p>Why learning to ask rather than assume is a sign of maturityHow having difficult conversations builds trust and stronger relationshipsWhat it really means to invest your...

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  How to Understand Your Values

  Jan 9, 202644 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p><br/></p><p>Here’s How to Get Clear on Your Values (And Why It Matters More Than Ever)</p><p><br/></p><p>In a world full of noise, pressure, and endless choice, many men feel stuck, unfulfilled, or disconnected — even when life looks good on the outside.</p><p><br/></p><p>In this episode of The Work, James explores one of the most important questions a man can ask:</p><p><br/></p><p>What’s worth caring about?</p><p><br/></p><p>You’ll learn why a lack of value...

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  How To Find and Build Your Purpose

  Jan 2, 202621 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p><br/></p><p>Purpose isn’t something you suddenly find.</p><p>It’s something you build.</p><p>In this episode of The Work, James explores why so many men feel stuck, restless, or unfulfilled — even when life looks “fine” on the surface. The issue usually isn’t motivation or discipline. It’s a lack of meaning.</p><p>You’ll learn why waiting for clarity keeps you stuck, how comfort and distraction quietly drain your energy, and why purpose is created through responsibility, values, and aligned action.</p><p>This episode is for men who w...

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