In episode 44, we welcome workplace culture expert Colin D. Ellis, an award-winning keynote speaker and the best-selling author of Culture Fix: How to Create a Great Place to Work and Detox your Culture: Deliver results, retain staff, and strengthen your organisation’s reputation. Colin and I discuss why a great organisational culture is so important - ensuring people can flourish no matter what they do - and why it so often goes wrong. We unpack: The three stages of toxic culture - combative, corrosive, and harmful. Why so many businesses are shifting to a ‘behaviours-first’ management approach. The key factors for designing culture change strategy. Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Colin, and we answer a listener's question from Emily about difficulties interviewing with a colleague at her organisation. Tune in to learn how to apply behavioural science frameworks and tools to any problem you, your team or organisation are facing. Get in touch: Cathal@betteratwork.com.au or betteratwork.net Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_ Get in touch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/ Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: betteratwork.net/contact-us/ Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net About Guest Colin D. Ellis is an award-winning international speaker and highly sought after culture change facilitator and project management expert, who works with a global client base - including Red Bull, Microsoft, KPMG and Cisco – across a wide range of sectors to help them build and maintain great working cultures. He is also the best-selling author of four books including The Project Book and Culture Fix. Learn more about Colin at: https://www.colindellis.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bridging the Gap between Employers & Gen Z Employees with Sinead D’Arcy
In episode 43, we welcome Sinead D’Arcy, an early talent & employer brand marketer who partners with organisations on their early talent strategy across the full 360 employee experience from attraction to selection, onboarding, ongoing development, retention & off-boarding. Sinéad does extensive work with people managers to help them understand how to unlock the superpowers of Gen Z, the newest generation to the workforce. Sinead is affectionally known as the ‘Gen Z Whisperer’. Sinead and I discuss: How to bridge the Gap between Employers & Gen Z Employees Sinead bust some Gen Z myths Simple ways to prepare your organisation for future generations of employees Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Sinead, and we answer a listener's question from Lisa who has been made redundant and is looking for some guidance on next steps. Tune in to learn lots on unlocking Gen Z and how to Connect & Engage with the Next Generation of Talent. Get in touch: Cathal@betteratwork.com.au or betteratwork.net Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_ Get in touch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/ Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: betteratwork.net/contact-us/ Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net About Guest Sinead D’Arcy is an early talent & employer brand marketer Sinéad partners with organisations on their early talent strategy across the full 360 employee experience from attraction to selection, onboarding, ongoing development, retention & off-boarding. With over 20-years’ experience establishing & leading award-winning graduate programmes across banking, telecommunications & FMCG sectors, Sinéad has developed unique experience in supporting organisations unlock the potential & power of its early talent strategy to have maximum organisational impact. Sinéad does extensive work with people managers to help them understand how to unlock the superpowers of Gen Z, the newest generation to the workforceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Using Behavioural Science to Influence Behaviour Change with Mike Daniels
In episode 42, we welcome behavioral scientist Mike Daniels, co-founder of the Behavioural Architects - a global insight, research and strategic consultancy organisation. Mike and I discuss: The difference between knowing and applying behavioural psychology principles Why the first step to understand any problem is considering ‘System One Thinking’ How to dial down barriers and dial up triggers to shift behaviour and achieve outcomes Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Mike, and we answer a listener's question from Claudia who has been tasked with driving change within her organisation, however is finding people are resisting and putting up blocks. Tune in to learn how to apply behavioural science frameworks and tools to any problem you, your team or organisation are facing. Get in touch: Cathal@betteratwork.com.au or betteratwork.net Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_ Get in touch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/ Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: betteratwork.net/contact-us/ Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net About Guest Mike Daniels founded The Behavioural Architects Australia in 2012. As a founding partner of the global group, he has worked across private and public sectors, applying behavioural insights and strategic thinking to Customer Experience, Innovation, Brand Strategy, Communication Strategy and Advertising, Public Safety and Digital Outcomes. Learn more about The Behavioural Architects at: https://www.thebearchitects.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Building Human-Centered Organisations with Aaron McEwan
In episode 41, we welcome behavioral scientist, psychologist, and futurist Aaron McEwan. Aaron discusses how the pandemic has fundamentally reshaped our relationship with work, marking a pivotal moment that underscores the importance of empathy and human-centered leadership within organisations. Aaron and I discuss: The tension between organisational demands and the qualities of great human-centred leadership The role of empathy in leadership What AI really means for the future of work Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Aaron, and we answer a listener's question from Helen who wants to know what to do about her narcissistic boss. Tune in to learn how to navigate craft human-centred organisations, cultures, and leadership in the workplace. Get in touch: Cathal@betteratwork.com.au or betteratwork.net Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_ Get in touch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/ Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: betteratwork.net/contact-us/ Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net About Guest Aaron McEwan is a behavioral scientist, psychologist, and futurist, and was recently named a Top 100 Global HR Influencer and one of five HR Leaders to Follow in 2022. As VP, Research & Advisory for Gartner’s HR Practice, Aaron provides strategic advice to the world’s leading companies on the future of work and talent, and helps leaders execute critical business objectives through the application of evidence-based HR and talent management practices and manage their most critical relationships across the C-suite and Board. He believes that great ideas, backed by rigorous science, have the power to unlock the potential of individuals, organisations, and the world. Six Pillars - we also feature the excellent work from Brian Comly in this episode also, check out the article mentioned here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Navigating Conflict and Building Psychological Safety at Work with Amy Gallo
In episode 40, we welcome back Amy Gallo, co-host of HBR’s Women at Work podcast and the brilliant author of ‘Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People)’ to discuss conflict, communication and navigating challenging workplace dynamics. Amy and I discuss: Why emotional regulation is so important and how to create space in challenging situations Establishing team psychological safety The power of euphoric thinking Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Amy, and we answer a listener's question about feeling disconnected and lonely at work and how to know when it’s time for a change. Tune in to learn how to navigate emotionally charged and challenging situations in work and life. And if you’d like even more from Amy, dive into our earlier interview with Amy here. Get in touch: Cathal@betteratwork.com.au or betteratwork.net Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_ Get in touch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/ Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: betteratwork.net/contact-us/ Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net About Guest Amy is a workplace expert who frequently writes and speaks about effective communication, interpersonal dynamics, gender, difficult conversations, and feedback.She works with individuals, teams, and organizations around the world to help them collaborate, improve how they communicate, support dissent and debate, and transform their organizational culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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