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Beyond The Water Cooler

Are you confident about how to create the best workplace, from the inside out, where people are put first? Does your workforce share a clear sense of purpose, are they secure about change, do they know how to reduce stress, anxiety and the risk of burnout? Are you sure that productivity in your company is not diminished by presenteeism or staff turnover? This podcast features mini-series’ that delve into these topics and more, that have never been more important. As a psychologist, I get beneath the surface to really figure out the what, the why and the how, around your team being their best. These are authentic conversations about what employee experience is really about, what it takes to succeed and most importantly, how to achieve it. The ‘Great Resignation’ has proven a real challenge to retention, with more people walking and damaging reputations. And workers being recruited are rightfully demanding that organisations put their needs first. So creating an exceptional employee experience, everyday, is a must for companies wanting success in the future of work, and beyond. I will be sharing key strategies and proven insights that I have supported companies to develop, and I will be joined by leaders and inspirational others to hear their stories, their highs and lows and what they have learned. Together we will unpack real-world challenges, current trends and the big questions about organisational culture, engagement, uncertainty, resilience and all things people. Real life, real talk about what it takes to be a great company that puts exceptional employee experience at the heart of everyday practice. My mantra is simple: Get people right to get business right. So if you want to create a workforce that is happy, experiences good mental health, is motivated and connected, and lives and breathes psychological safety and empowerment to enable performance, this podcast is for you. Joining the dots is a priority, so whether you’re in leadership, management, hr, or people development, there will be something to learn. What will be your first step to show that you’re committed to making a difference? It's Time for Change helps companies who are ready to change, who take their people's wellbeing and work-experience seriously, and who recognise the upside to a happy workforce. The big question I'm often asked is "Where do we start?" My response is simple... right at the beginning, from your people up, with my support to help you plan and implement a happy and productive future around positive mental-wellbeing and work-culture. If this resonates with you and your company, we should talk. Email: lisa@itstimeforchange.co.uk Website: www.itstimeforchange.co.uk Join the club: www.itstimeforchange.co.uk/jointheclub LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lisapsychology/
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Episodes

Unpicking the Plan – with Celia Champion

Series 2: The how to getting employee experience right. This episode is a little bit different! Celia invited me to join her to talk about planning for positive employee experience within a clinic setting. It made complete sense to share this conversation on Beyond the Water Cooler as we cover so many aspects that I talk about each week. There are a number of different strands that we explore, including: How leaders can enhance the team experience, at an individual, team and whole-organisation l...

May 06, 202255 minSeason 2Ep. 11

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Self-awareness is the “meta-skill of the 21st Century,” according to Tasha Eurich, and I tend to agree. That's the starting point for emotional intelligence, maximising potential and good leadership. So, in this concluding episode for the first series, we hear from the guests who have appeared on my podcast who talk about their journeys, what they have learned, and the principles that shape the way they work. The insight these leaders provide are a great addition to what they discuss in their in...

Apr 01, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Being Bray: The impact of Psychological Safety – with Sally Naunton

Sally Naunton , who has been MD at Bray Health Care since 2019, joins me to discuss Being Bray and the Impact of Psychological Safety. Sally's leadership has taken her workforce on a journey to develop a new way of working, based on a framework the team created called Being Bray. In this conversation we explore psychological safety, including: how it is part of employee experience the motivation for developing Being Bray how values need to be more explicit in terms of behaviours the process of d...

Mar 25, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 9

It’s all about the people – with Jim Liptrot

In this episode I'm joined by Jim Liptrot, MD of Howorth Air Technology. He has been on an interesting journey that is full of learning and Jim has put this into practice by leading with intention. The clear purpose and values that shape his practice as a leader are encapsulated in The Howorth Way. This is an approach that many organisations would benefit from exploring for themselves. We talk about how to enable people to be their best selves and the importance of getting the right people to cr...

Mar 18, 202257 minSeason 1Ep. 8

A Female Perspective in celebration of International Women’s Day – Charlotte Wilson

Charlotte is someone who strongly believes in valuing the contributions of individuals and leading by example. She is an experienced leader who puts people first and and in this conversation she explores the female perspective on employee experience and creating a culture for women to succeed. Who better to inspire others for International Women's Day?! We cover a lot of ground, including: What makes our experience feel meaningful What can get in the way of employee experience being positive The...

Mar 11, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 7

I wish I had a real job (& wasn’t unemployable)! – with Ali Hollest

I’m joined by Ali Hollest of TriSwimCoach in this episode who I think would be more at home having this conversation on a mountain than over a mic! I recently connected with Ali after hearing his story about how his mental health impacted on his journey and how he pushed himself to undertake some awesome physical challenges. Mental wellbeing is something I spend a lot of my time exploring, supporting and developing with individuals and organisations, and I love nothing more than getting involved...

Mar 04, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Starting from scratch: Help! – with Mike Quinnell

I’m pleased to be speaking with Mike Quinnell, Commercial manager at Fugro in this episode. I have known Mike for a few years and have always been impressed by his commitment & determination to not only be his best at work but also to enable others around him to thrive. Mike is an advocate of putting staff development and wellbeing at the top of his focus list to allow staff to perform to the best of their abilities, to develop themselves and to progress their careers. He recently took on th...

Feb 25, 202259 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Empowering Individuals to become a Collective Powerhouse – with Anna Hamzah

I'm really excited to be joined by Anna Hamzah , VP of Product at Venture Harbour . She is so energetic and completely committed to creating the right experience for employees. The results are evident as the company continues to go from strength to strength. Venture Harbour really does things well which was why in 2021 I invited them to provide a case study, as part of my role on the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Steering Group for mental health. Their story, along with other great examples ...

Feb 18, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Are leaders all they’re cracked up to be? – with Stuart Neilson

Stuart Neilson who is a business leader and MD of mark’ennovy UK & Nordiks joins me in this episode. He has extensive knowledge and skills about authentic leadership and the impact on organisational culture. He has worked with the FutureWork Forum, and his experience and very active interest in leadership makes this a must-listen. We touch on a lot, including: What 'employee experience' means including generational differences The people or business who have been instrumental in Stuart's emp...

Feb 11, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Employee Experience – just another buzz word? – with Andrew Whiteaker

Today I’m joined by Andy Whiteaker, Partner at Boyes Turner & Chair of Reading Abbey Quarter Business Improvement District. I first met Andy at the launch of the ‘Better You Better Business’ event in Reading in October last year, where he provided the keynote speech. I was really struck by the similarity in our messaging about the importance of employers creating the right work climate for people to want to be part of. So you he was an obvious choice to join today’s conversation about employ...

Feb 11, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 3

It started in the kitchen – with Dave Greenaway

Like many great things, good ideas emerge during conversation over a cuppa. In my case, the water cooler scenario became my kitchen and my comrade in conversation was Dave of Dave Greenaway Coaching . In this inaugural episode, we kickstart the conversation about employee experience by exploring my interest in the topic and my role within it. I explain my motivation, and begin to unpick some of the importance of getting the experience right. This is me saying it how it is. And I think it sets th...

Feb 01, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Employee Experience - with Lisa LLoyd

Hi! I'm Lisa LLoyd and I'd like to welcome you to my podcast, Beyond The Water Cooler. As a psychologist, psychotherapist and business owner of ITFC, I meet so many talented individuals who are aligned with my mantra: get people right, get business right . I'm going to be talking to some of these super interesting people who have stories, insights and strategies to share about what it takes to be a great company, with inspiring leadership, an awesome culture and a wow workforce. I am all about h...

Feb 01, 20223 min
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