Dear Social Worker, Let's Talk
Dear Social Worker, Let's Talk
Le'Siran Edwards
Welcome to 'Dear Social Worker, Let's Talk' - the #1 personal growth podcast for social workers by Le'Siran Edwards. Here we embrace well-being, improve work-life boundaries and nurture essential leadership skills. So, let's talk!
Leading Without Losing Yourself in Social Work
This episode helps is really about self-leadership, outgrowing old leadership models, psychological safety and leading without losing yourself as a social worker.Connect with me:🌱 ⁠⁠⁠Growth Hub⁠⁠⁠ (for students, social workers, TM'S & Independent Social Workers)🎓 ⁠⁠⁠Placement Hub⁠⁠⁠ (for student social workers):🤍 ⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (faith-centred, trauma-informed support):Apply hereStay connected with Le'Siran on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🚀 🎤Want Le'Siran to be part of your event or feature on your podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💻Want Le'Siran's training for your organisation? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dear Social Workers, is hosted by Le'Siran Edwards, founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Work Coaching Hub ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a seasoned social worker, 3x award winning Coach for Social Workers, ranked #no 2 social work UK podcast 2024 and British Association of Social Workers Social Work Leader, 2026.All views expressed should not be considered clinical advice or CPD! It is the opinion of the speaker/s only. You MUST seek your own professional advice and supportThis podcast has MONTHLY episodes. The first Monday of each month 7.30am.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#SocialWork #PersonalGrowth #socialworkcoachinghub #socialwork #socialworker
Jun 2
14 min
Self Leadership Skills for Social Workers
This episode helps you develop your leadership skills, unlearn unhelpful reward systems, exploring over-functioning and emotional suppression.Connect with me:🌱 ⁠⁠Growth Hub⁠⁠ (for students, social workers, TM'S & Independent Social Workers)🎓 ⁠⁠Placement Hub⁠⁠ (for student social workers):🤍 ⁠⁠1:1 Coaching⁠⁠ (faith-centred, trauma-informed support):Apply hereEmpowering Social Workers Conference. Saturday 21st March 2026. Get TicketsStay connected with Le'Siran on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🚀 🎤Want Le'Siran to be part of your event or feature on your podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💻Want Le'Siran's training for your organisation? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dear Social Workers, is hosted by Le'Siran Edwards, founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Work Coaching Hub ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a seasoned social worker, 3x award winning Coach for Social Workers and ranked #no 2 social work UK podcast 2024!All views expressed should not be considered clinical advice or CPD! It is the opinion of the speaker/s only. You MUST seek your own professional advice and supportThis podcast has MONTHLY episodes. The first Monday of each month 7.30am.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#SocialWork #PersonalGrowth #socialworkcoachinghub #socialwork #socialworker
Mar 2
14 min
#S4E2 Out with Burnout in Social Work
This episode encourages you to explore moral injury, impact of systemic barriers, public scrutiny, blame culture, workplace trauma and consider how these can contribute to burnout and how professionals can feel shameful about being overwhelmed.Here's some new ways to support your social work journey:🌱 ⁠Growth Hub⁠ (for students, social workers, TM'S & Independent Social Workers)🎓 ⁠Placement Hub⁠ (for student social workers):🤍 ⁠1:1 Coaching⁠ (faith-centred, trauma-informed support):Apply here💻Frontline to CEO Masterclass for aspiring and existing business owners. Stay connected with Le'Siran on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🚀 🎤Want Le'Siran to be part of your event or feature on your podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💻Want Le'Siran's training for your organisation? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dear Social Workers, is hosted by Le'Siran Edwards, founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Work Coaching Hub ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a seasoned social worker, 3x award winning Coach for Social Workers and ranked #no 2 social work UK podcast 2024!All views expressed should not be considered clinical advice or CPD! It is the opinion of the speaker/s only. You MUST seek your own professional advice and supportThis podcast has MONTHLY episodes. The first Monday of each month 7.30am.⁠⁠⁠#SocialWork #PersonalGrowth #socialworkcoachinghub #socialwork #socialworker
Feb 2
17 min
#S4E1 Dear Social Worker, Time to Let Go
This episode encourages you to let go of what no longer serves you. Here's some new ways to support your social work journey:🌱 Growth Hub (for students, social workers, TM'S & Independent Social Workers)🎓 Placement Hub (for student social workers):🤍 1:1 Coaching (faith-centred, trauma-informed support):Apply here Stay connected with Le'Siran on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linked⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🚀 🎤Want Le'Siran to be part of your event or feature on your podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💻Want Le'Siran's training for your organisation? Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠Dear Social Workers, is hosted by Le'Siran Edwards, founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Work Coaching Hub ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a seasoned social worker, 3x award winning Coach for Social Workers and ranked #no 2 social work UK podcast 2024!All views expressed should not be considered clinical advice or CPD! It is the opinion of the speaker/s only. You MUST seek your own professional advice and supportThis podcast has MONTHLY episodes. The first Monday of each month 7.00am.⁠#SocialWork #PersonalGrowth #socialworkcoachinghub #socialwork #socialworker
Jan 5
21 min
#ep50 You Don’t Have to Shrink to Survive as a Social Worker
In our final episode for the year, this is your reminder that you don’t have to shrink to survive in social work.We explore confidence, identity and showing up as your whole self at work — because the families you serve need the fullest version of you, not the edited one.Ready to grow your career with 50+ tools, resources and community support?Learn more about The Hub #SocialWork #PersonalGrowth #socialworkcoachinghub #socialwork #socialworker
Dec 1, 2025
22 min
#ep49 Emotional Boundaries in Social Work: Burnout Prevention & Self-Care
In #Ep49: Emotional Boundaries in Social Work: Burnout Prevention & Self-Care, Clair explores how social workers can care deeply without carrying it all. This episode unpacks practical strategies to set emotional boundaries, prevent compassion fatigue, and sustain your wellbeing while making an impact. Tune in to restore balance and protect your purpose.Tune in for empowering strategies and heartfelt stories that inspire personal growth and professional development. ⁠Explore Social Work Coaching Hub⁠Follow me on InstagramBook Your Coaching Call#SocialWork #Socialworkers #burnout #selfcare
Nov 3, 2025
23 min
#ep48 Expectation vs Reality: Finding You Beyond the Social Worker Role
In this episode of the world's leading personal development podcast for social workers, host Le'Siran Edwards returns from a summer break to share insights on reclaiming your identity beyond the social work role.Dive into discussions on building resilience, setting boundaries, and finding balance amidst the chaos. Le'Siran also reflects on the power of being lost and how it can lead to self-discovery. Tune in for empowering strategies and heartfelt stories that inspire personal growth and professional development. Explore Social Work Coaching Hub#SocialWork #PersonalGrowth #Resilience
Oct 13, 2025
21 min
#ep47 The Other Side of Social Work: A Conversation with My Mum
#ep47 The Other Side of Social Work: A Conversation with My MumThe recording is live and not the usual quality! Sorry the ending cuts off on this episode. I’m unable to edit on my travels. Mama Le’Siran sends her love to you all.
Jul 7, 2025
1 hr 3 min
The Imposter Syndrome Social Worker
Imposter syndrome as a social worker is quite common.Download this month's resource: ⁠⁠Speak Up at Work: Scripts & Templates⁠This episode is the first of our MONTHLY episodes. The first Monday of each month 7.00am. Stay connected with me: On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Linked⁠⁠⁠ 🚀 ‘Le’Siran Edwards’Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Work Coaching Hub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎤 Want me to be part of your event or feature on your podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want the Trauma-Informed Self-Care or Anti-Racism for Leaders Workshop for your organisation? Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Work Resources:⁠⁠◦⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Work Practice and Wellbeing Planner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠◦⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Self-Care Journal for Social Workers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠◦⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mood Tracker Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dear Social Workers, is hosted by Le'Siran Edwards, founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Work Coaching Hub ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a seasoned social worker, 3x award winning Coach for Social Workers and ranked #no 2 social work UK podcast 2024!All views expressed should not be considered clinical advice or CPD! It is the opinion of the speaker/s only. You MUST seek your own professional advice and support
Jun 2, 2025
33 min
Navigating Workplace Politics as a Social Worker
Unfortunately office politics is everywhere. Listen to this episode to help you navigate the stress of this in social work.Download this month's resource: ⁠Speak Up at Work: Scripts & TemplatesThis episode is the first of our MONTHLY episodes. The first Monday of each month 7.00am. Stay connected with me: On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Linked⁠⁠ 🚀 ‘Le’Siran Edwards’Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Work Coaching Hub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎤 Want me to be part of your event or feature on your podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want the Trauma-Informed Self-Care Workshop for your organisation? Click ⁠here⁠⁠Social Work Resources:⁠◦⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Work Practice and Wellbeing Planner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠◦⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Self-Care Journal for Social Workers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠◦⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mood Tracker Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dear Social Workers, is hosted by Le'Siran Edwards, founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Work Coaching Hub ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a seasoned social worker, 3x award winning Coach for Social Workers and ranked #no 2 social work UK podcast 2024!All views expressed should not be considered clinical advice or CPD! It is the opinion of the speaker/s only. You MUST seek your own professional advice and support
May 5, 2025
18 min
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