Joy, Care, and Belonging in Practice: Reflecting on the Involving Young People Collective

Описание: In this episode of HUDL Up, we explore what joy, care and belonging actually look like in practice. Dan, Shirley and Chelbi from the Involving Young People’s Collective (IYPC) join our host Keji to reflect on how three years in the Collective have shaped their understanding of care, challenged their assumptions about professionalism, and influenced how they now show up in their careers and as leaders.



Together, they unpack the small, intentional practices that build culture: meaningful check-ins, honest conversations about capacity, celebrating without restrictions, pausing when the “vibes aren’t right,” and holding each other through both pressure and possibility. The conversation moves beyond theory to explore what accountability looks like in a culture rooted in care, how organisations can avoid making joy performative, and what needs to stop if belonging is going to be real.



This episode is about more than workplace wellbeing; it’s about understanding how small shifts in practice can lead to more joyful communities, stronger relationships, better decisions, and more sustainable change.



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