The Workplace Podcast in association with Dynamic Partners

In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with Joe O’Connor, CEO & Co-Founder of Work Time Revolution and author of Do More in Four, to explore one of the most debated ideas in modern work - the four-day work week.

But this conversation goes far beyond working fewer hours.

Joe shares powerful insights on AI adoption, productivity, burnout, and why the future of work may depend less on hours worked and more on how effectively we think, collaborate, and create.

Together, William and Joe explore:
• Why the four-day work week is really an operational excellence strategy
• How AI is changing the value of human work
• Why “performative busyness” is damaging productivity
• What leaders must do to build sustainable high performance

If you’re thinking about the future of leadership, productivity, and workplace culture, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Find out more about the work Joe does here: Work Time Revolution

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In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless is joined by Martin Dubin—clinical psychologist, entrepreneur, executive coach, and author of Blindspotting: How to See What's Holding You Back as a Leader.

Together, they explore the hidden blind spots that can derail leadership effectiveness, why our greatest strengths can sometimes become our biggest weaknesses, and how greater self-awareness can unlock stronger performance, better relationships, and more effective leadership.

Topics include:

The difference between strengths and "supernovas"

Why self-awareness is a leadership superpower

The role of emotions in decision-making

Identity shifts when moving into leadership roles

How blind spots impact teams, culture, and performance

Practical strategies for creating meaningful behaviour change

A thought-provoking conversation packed with practical insights for leaders at every level.

Find out more about the work Martin does here: Martin Dubin – Author of Blindspotting™, Psychologist, and Executive Coach

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In the latest episode of The Workplace Podcast, William welcomes back Amy Gallo, bestselling author of 𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 and one of the leading voices on conflict and communication at work.

This conversation explores a topic many teams still struggle with:
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥?

Amy shares practical insights on why healthy conflict is often a sign of trust, not dysfunction, and how avoiding difficult conversations can quietly damage team performance, relationships, and psychological safety.

🔥 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞:
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞 – Strong teams don’t avoid disagreement; they learn how to navigate it
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐭 – Avoiding issues today creates bigger problems later
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 – How gossip and backchannel conversations undermine trust
𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 – Why honest feedback and reflection actually strengthen relationships
𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 – The simple habits high-performing teams use to create healthier conversations

A hugely practical conversation for leaders, managers, and teams navigating pressure, disagreement, and collaboration in modern workplaces.

Find out more about Amy: AMY GALLO

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In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with Nelson P. Repenning  — Distinguished Professor at MIT Sloan, Director of MIT’s Leadership Center, and coauthor of There’s Got to Be a Better Way: How to Deliver Results and Get Rid of the Stuff That Gets in the Way of Real Work.

Together, they explore why so many organizations become trapped in constant firefighting, overload, and reactive working — and what leaders can do instead to create workplaces that are dynamic, adaptive, and capable of continuous learning.

Nelson shares practical insights from decades of research and consulting work with organizations including Harley-Davidson, Toyota, and leading innovation teams.

🔥 Key topics in this episode include:

Why most organizations are designed for a predictable world that no longer exists

The hidden dangers of “firefighting culture”

Why keeping everyone busy actually reduces performance

The concept of “firefighting arsonists”

How overload creates chaos and burnout

Why psychological safety is essential for organizational learning

The power of visual management and better workflow design

How leaders can create more focus, alignment, and adaptability

This episode is packed with practical leadership insights for anyone managing teams, leading change, or trying to create healthier and more effective ways of working.

Find out more about Nelson:

MIT Sloan: MIT Sloan School of ManagementNelson P. Repenning | MIT Sloan

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In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless is joined by Phil Le-Brun, co-author of The Octopus Organization and former International CIO at McDonald’s.

Together, they explore the realities of organisational transformation - why so many initiatives fail, and how leaders can build more adaptive, empowered, and high-performing teams.

Phil shares practical insights on ownership, decision-making, and culture, including why “artificial ownership” is so common in organisations, how gatekeepers slow progress, and what it really takes to create clarity of purpose at scale.

From the concept of “pigs and chickens” to the dangers of “watermelon reporting,” this episode is packed with memorable frameworks and real-world examples that challenge traditional ways of working.

A must-listen for leaders looking to empower their teams, improve accountability, and navigate complexity more effectively.

Find out more about the book here: The Octopus Organization | a guide to thriving in a world of continuous transformation