Episode 123: Don't Be Yourself with Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
In the latest episode of The Workplace Podcast, host William Corless sits down with Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic - psychologist, author, and Chief Innovation Officer at ManpowerGroup -to explore the real meaning of authenticity at work.
Tomas challenges the modern obsession with “just being yourself,” arguing that true leadership isn’t about self-expression, it’s about self-regulation.
Drawing on his new book Don’t Be Yourself: Why Authenticity Is Overrated and What to Do Instead, he explains how humility, empathy, and self-awareness help leaders balance individuality with responsibility.
🔥 Key insights in this episode:
When authenticity becomes an excuse for bad behaviour
How to balance self-expression with professionalism
Why leadership is about managing yourself, not indulging yourself
How self-awareness and humility drive genuine influence
🎧 Listen now to discover why great leaders know where your right to be you ends and your obligation to others begins.
Find out more about Tomas here: Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic | Psychologist, Author and Entrepreneur
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Episode 122: The Emotionally Intelligent Team with Vanessa Druskat
In this episode, William Corless speaks with Dr. Vanessa Druskat, author of The Emotionally Intelligent Team: Building Collaborative Groups That Outperform the Rest.
Vanessa reveals how high-performing teams use emotional intelligence as a system, not a personality trait. She shares the routines, rituals, and norms that help teams build trust, manage emotions, and create accountability from quick check-ins to playful “yellow and green card” feedback systems.
💬 In this episode:
How emotionally intelligent teams handle conflict constructively
The neuroscience of belonging and team motivation
Turning everyday interactions into opportunities for trust and alignment
How leaders can model vulnerability without losing authority
A must-listen for anyone serious about creating teams that perform — and stay human.
Find out more about Vanessa and her work here: Dr. Vanessa Urch Druskat
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Episode 121: From Goalkeeper to Pathfinder with David Forde
“Confidence is hard won and easily lost… so what comes after confidence?”
This week I’m joined by David Forde — former Ireland international goalkeeper, Millwall legend, and now executive coach and author of Being the One.
David opens up about resilience, transformation and leadership — and what it really takes to keep getting back up, on and off the pitch.
Find out more about the work David does here: Pathfinder Coaching | David
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Episode 120: The Relationship Driven Leader with Karen Bridbord
In this week’s episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with Dr. Karen Bridbord — licensed psychologist, Gottman-certified couples therapist, and author of The Relationship-Driven Leader.
Karen blends cutting-edge psychology with organisational behaviour to show how leaders can strengthen workplace relationships for better productivity, resilience, and wellbeing.
From navigating conflict to building trust, Karen offers powerful tools every leader can use to transform team dynamics.
💡 Topics covered:
How to complain without blame
Recognising the “Four Horsemen” of toxic communication
Understanding attachment styles at work
Why bids for attention can make or break trust
Practical repair strategies for conflict
This episode is packed with real-world insights to help you lead with connection and confidence.
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Episode 119: Higher Ground: Doing the Right Thing in a Turbulent World with Alison Taylor
In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with Alison Taylor, Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Stern School of Business and author of Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World.
Alison has spent two decades advising multinational companies on risk, corruption, sustainability, human rights, and workplace culture. Her book has been praised as a timely guide for leaders navigating today’s polarized, high-stakes world.
💡 Key insights from this episode:
Why the role of business in society has shifted beyond profit
The rise of employee activism and what younger generations expect from employers
Why “bad apples” aren’t the problem—it’s the system and incentives that matter
How leaders can build ethical infrastructure that fosters trust and accountability
Why putting human rights at the centre creates a stronger foundation than jargon or KPIs
This is an eye-opening conversation on how leaders can move beyond greenwashing and PR to create lasting impact rooted in dignity, respect, and values.
🎙️ Listen now to learn how to lead on higher ground.
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