Life After Public Service
Life After Public Service
Podcast Description
Donna is a Registered Nurse who has worked in the NHS for three decades. She brings you real-life stories from people in front-line public service roles. Some of these stories discuss war, terrorism, suicide, abuse, COVID, death, and moral injury, which may be triggering for some listeners. However, alongside these are stories of joy, hope, empathy, and humanity: highlighting the positive impact these individuals have made. Many of her guests have navigated career changes, found work-life balance, or transitioned into new roles, including charity work or entrepreneurship. If you have a story to share that could inspire others, have moved in or out of public service roles or have successfully introduced an additional income stream alongside your public service role, please get in touch. Inviting individuals from fire, police and probation services, healthcare, military, teaching, social services, local government, and civil service.
Donna continues to add to her extensive academic achievements, experience and skills. She is working towards a Diploma in Coaching and Positive Psychology and offers support to individuals looking to find clarity in their careers, to reach their full career potential or to plan their exit with confidence.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a wide range of themes focused on personal stories from public service workers, such as experiences of trauma, career transitions, and the impact of public service on mental health. Specific episodes delve into topics like navigating career changes, the effects of COVID-19 on professional duties, and the challenges faced by first responders dealing with traumatic events.
Donna is a Registered Nurse who has worked in the NHS for three decades.
She brings you real-life stories from people in front-line public service roles. Some of these stories discuss war, terrorism, suicide, abuse, COVID, death, and moral injury, which may be triggering for some listeners. However, alongside these are stories of joy, hope, empathy, and humanity: highlighting the positive impact these individuals have made. Many of her guests have navigated career changes, found work-life balance, or transitioned into new roles, including charity work or entrepreneurship. If you have a story to share that could inspire others, have moved in or out of public service roles or have successfully introduced an additional income stream alongside your public service role, please get in touch. Inviting individuals from fire, police and probation services, healthcare, military, teaching, social services, local government, and civil service.
Donna continues to add to her extensive academic achievements, experience and skills. She is working towards a Diploma in Coaching and Positive Psychology and offers support to individuals looking to find clarity in their careers, to reach their full career potential or to plan their exit with confidence.
Today, Donna is interviewing Hannah Roper, a former police officer turned educator and entrepreneur. Hannah shares her unique journey from a childhood inspired by her family’s law enforcement background to her experiences in teaching and policing. She discusses the challenges and rewards of both professions, including the frustrations of bureaucracy in education and the realities of law enforcement. After facing personal challenges, including domestic abuse, Hannah transitioned into a role in learning and development within the aviation industry, where she now creates training for air traffic controllers.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The journey into law enforcement was influenced by a background in teaching, where the speaker realised the limitations of the education system and sought a more impactful role in addressing societal issues.
While initially enjoying the role, the speaker faced disillusionment due to organisational changes, a lack of support for vulnerable individuals, and the realisation that not all cases could be pursued effectively, leading to feelings of frustration.
Hannah’s own experience with domestic abuse and coercive control highlighted the challenges faced by police officers in seeking help, especially when the abuser is also a police officer, contributing to a sense of disillusionment with the system.
After leaving the police force, the speaker found fulfilment in creative pursuits, including music and radio, and established a country music festival, demonstrating the importance of balancing professional life with personal passions.
Hannah launched a coaching business to support creative individuals, leveraging skills gained from previous roles to help others navigate the challenges of balancing creative endeavours with other commitments.
BEST MOMENTS
“I have a huge justice complex, which now I know is because I have ADHD. I really struggle in situations where I can see unfairness or injustice and nothing is being done about it.”
“I found it very, very frustrating. I found it all-encompassing. I found it very controlling. I could not solve the world’s problems just by myself.”
“I was given a job. A crime had been committed against an elderly lady. I started to look into it and thought, hang on a second. There’s a vulnerable lady here.”
“But that, having that little bit of a, you know, a post-university career before going into the police, I’m pretty sure will have set you up brilliantly for going into the police.”
“I feel like I’m in my era, balancing it. There are moments when I question my life choices, but the reward absolutely outweighs that extra bit of stress.”
ABOUT THE HOST
Donna is a Registered Nurse who has worked in the NHS for three decades.
She brings you real-life stories from people in front-line public service roles. Some of the stories discuss war, terrorism, suicide, abuse, COVID, death, and vicarious moral injury, which may be triggering for some listeners. Alongside these are stories of joy, hope, empathy, and humanity, highlighting the positive impact individuals have made. Many of her guests have navigated career changes, found work-life balance, or transitioned into new roles, including charity work or entrepreneurship. If you have a story to share that could inspire others seeking change or additional income, please get in touch. Inviting individuals from fire, police and probation services, healthcare, military, teaching, social services, local government, and civil service.
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This podcast features real-life stories from frontline public service workers, covering tough topics such as war, trauma and loss, and may be triggering to some listeners. Guests also share their tales of everyday heroism, inspiring joy, hope, empathy and humanity. If you have a story to share that could encourage others seeking change or additional income, please get in touch.
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