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This week, we are joined by Evelyn Sprigg, a colleague from our US office, to talk about the differences between PR in the US and the UK. While we may speak the same language our approaches to media and office life can have some significant differences. Let us know what you think on Twitter @accesslon!

Hubris syndrome - people who believe in their own self-importance and act as though different rules apply to them. While this sounds like almost every politician, we also see it in the workplace. Amanda and Tinni discuss how hubris syndrome can affect leadership roles and raise some interesting insights around their own leadership styles. Eek!

It's Mental Health Awareness Week so this week's podcast is all about resilience in the workplace. How do you nurture a resilient workforce and what can you do if you're having a tough time yourself. Amanda Moulson and Tinni Guha Roy discuss resilience from both a personal and professional perspective. If you're interested in hearing more about self-care, we recorded a podcast last year around workplace culture and self-care - have a listen! http://bit.ly/2L7yMEu

It will come as no surprise that Amanda and Tinni are friends outside work. What a shocker. This week they discuss how to navigate the tricky waters of friendships at work. Are they more of a hindrance than a help? Have a listen and tell us if you've been in a similar situation. We'd love to hear your experience! Tweet us at @AccessLon.

It's International Women's Day so we have recorded a special podcast where we talk about intersectionality and feminism. Why don't we talk about feminism and diversity together? Why do we separate them as different issues to be tackled at different times.

It's National Apprenticeship Week, so we thought it would be a good time to chat with our very own apprentice, Nelli Szabo. Nelli talks through why she chose to do an apprenticeship, how she got into it and what she likes about it. We also speak with Amanda Moulson on the value of apprenticeships to businesses. If you're interested in an apprenticeship at access, we have one role available. Apply now (deadline is 31st March 2018) --> http://bit.ly/2FnpvIb

This week we discuss the murky world of ethics in PR. What does it mean? How do you balance your own values against those of your company? Should PR be regulated? It's a spicy little meatball so please do let us know your thoughts too! Tweet us at @AccessLon.

What makes a brave brand? Who is doing it well? How can agencies help clients make the leap? We discuss all this and more in this week's podcast, focused on brave brands. Tell us what you think @accesslon

Amanda Moulson and Tinni Guha Roy make their predictions for 2018. With fake news dominating discussion in 2017, hear how we, at Access, think the industry will respond to calls for greater authenticity and truth.

This week we're talking about gravitas. What is it? Do you really need it if you're good at your job? How do you fake it till you make it? In addition, here's a link to the PRCA gravitas training session mentioned in the podcast too -->http://bit.ly/OAPRCAGravitas Let us know what you think! Tweet us @AccessLon

This week we're joined by a guest, Emily Buckland, for a discussion on workplace culture and self-care. Working in a busy agency, how do you make sure you're looking after yourself as well as your clients? Emily's brother is running the London Marathon for the mental health charity, MIND. For more information or if you'd like to sponsor him --> http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Will-Buckland

Amanda Moulson, General Manager at Access Emanate Communications discusses her thoughts on workplace dress codes and how they affect creativity