If you’re feeling stuck and ready for a change, why not harness the momentum of the new year to turn that around? Whether it’s a new job or a whole new career, Dorie shares her approach to help you figure out what’s next, and how to make it happen. Guest: Dorie Clark , Top 50 business thinker and executive education professor, best selling author, Reinventing You: Define your Brand, Imagine your Future
When work feels difficult, practising hope could help you find a way forward. A former chief wellbeing officer at Deloitte shares evidence-based strategies for developing hope that will improve worker wellbeing and performance. Guest: Jen Fisher, workplace wellbeing expert, author, Hope is the Strategy
Four in ten Australians are not getting enough sleep, and work could be a part of the problem. Whether you work 9 – 5 or irregular hours, lack of sleep impacts performance, safety and can compound work stress. So how can you balance work responsibilities and sleep? Guests: Dr Moira Junge, CEO Sleep Health Foundation, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Monash University Dr Charlotte Gupta, Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Appleton Institute, ...
Career regret is a common phenomenon, with more than half of people recently surveyed expressing dissatisfaction with their career choice. Why do so many people have career regret, and what practical advice can help those who are at a career crossroads? Guests: Leah Lambart , Career and Interview Coach, resident career expert for SEEK Annie Louey , celebrant, comedian and writer who has experienced and interviewed others about career breaks This episode was first broadcast on 30th May 2025...
Pick something you enjoy doing and you can 'leisure craft' it! We learn about the benefits of this technique as a way of improving your personal wellbeing, and your performance at work. Plus we'll give you some practical tips on how to 'leisure-craft' in Try This. Guest: Alex Hamrick , Assistant Professor of Management, Robins School of Business, University of Richmond This episode was first broadcast on 2nd May 2025...
If you have a tendency to take on too much, you might want to look at the boundaries you have with your co-workers and your boss. It seems hard, but setting boundaries could improve your life, and your work as well. Boundaries expert Nedra Glover Tawwab teaches you how. Guest: Nedra Glover Tawwab , therapist and author of New York Times best seller, Set Boundaries, Find Peace This episode was first broadcast on 21st March...
In helping young people prepare for a life of work, asking them what they want to do for a job, or what they’re good at may limit their options. Learn a different way of thinking about careers that focuses on challenges, rather than job titles. Guests: JP Michel, organisational psychologist and author, The World Needs You: A New Mindset for Career Exploration Kate McBeath , who works with career advisors in schools in Australia and New Zealand This episode was first broadcast on 7th March...
Have you been bamboozled by the language colleagues use at work? What’s the best way to describe yourself on LinkedIn? Charles and James from Wankernomics want to help you use more buzzwords, so you can move into upper management. James Schloeffel, Chief Disruptor and Strategy Optimisation Evangelist, Wankernomics Charles Firth , Customer Engagement Jedi, Wankernomics...
Should you lie on the couch or go hiking with friends? Discover what to do before, during and after a holiday to get the most out of it. Experts share the best ways to fully recover from work stress and offer practical tips to make that post-holiday glow last longer. Guests: Stacey Parker, Associate Professor in the School of Psychology, University of Queensland Ty Ferguson , Research Fellow in the Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA) research centre at the Universit...
Almost half of Australian workers are impacted by some kind of post-employment restraint. The government plans to ban non-compete clauses for middle and lower paid workers. But how do you strike the balance between an employee’s right to move jobs and a business’ right to protect their commercial interests? Guests: Paula McDonald, Professor of Work and Organisation, QUT Centre for Decent Work and Industry Charles Cameron , CEO Recruitment Consulting and Staffing Association of Australia and New ...
If your career progression has stalled it may be because you lack emotional intelligence and the ability to regulate your behaviour in the workplace. A Harvard Business School expert says the key to great leadership is understanding yourself so you can manage others, and she’s helped thousands of people do it. Guest: Margaret C Andrews , managing director The MYLO Center , author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others For a copy of Margaret’s Six questions for Self Understanding Worksheet, email us a...
What are the best ways to learn at work, and how can you make that new information stick? Understand the science of learning and how online courses and workshops can be designed to optimise motivation and opportunities to practise. Guests: Michelle Ockers , Founder and Chief Learning Strategist, Learning Uncut Ryan Jesson , cognitive scientist, School of Psychology, University of Queensland...
New research has uncovered early warning signs of burnout that could help you get on top of it, before it goes too far. Learn strategies to identify these signs, recover from work stress and prevent burnout. Dr Ben Searle , organisational psychologist, consultant and researcher Luke Martin , Senior specialist and clinical spokesperson, Beyond Blue For more details on Ben’s Recovember Challenge follow him on LinkedIn or visit his website If you or someone you know needs mental health support, cal...
A Westpac employee with parental responsibilities was recently awarded the right to work from home five days a week, by the Fair Work Commission. How might this decision affect business hiring practices, and the working conditions parents are allowed by their bosses in future? Guests: Dr Giuseppe Carabetta , Associate Professor of workplace and business law with the UTS Business School Emma Walsh , CEO Parents at Work For more information and free resources for small organisations visit https://...
Have you ever turned up to work and thought...where is everyone?! Empty offices and flexible work is part of the reason why so many people are experiencing work loneliness, but it's not the whole picture. We explore how organisations can diagnose work loneliness and build more connected workplaces. Guest: Connie Noonan Hadley , organisational psychologist, Research Associate Professor, Boston University Questrom School of Business and Founder, Institute for Life at Work. And big thanks to "Jade"...
Lisa is joined by Panio Gianopolous, co-founder and editorial director of the Next Big Idea Club , as they each nominate three non-fiction books related to work that have changed the way they work and live. Tune in to Radio National’s Top 100 Books countdown, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October from 1pm. Or catch up anytime on the ABC Listen app. Panio’s picks: The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing by Adam Moss Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Ca...
How can reorganisations, restructures and redundancies be managed in a way that works for everyone? With obligations to manage psychosocial hazards now front of mind, this process has never been more important. Guests: Melinda Bell , partner at Norton Rose Fulbright in Melbourne Leonie Green , founder and consultant, Conscious Workplace Also check out our related episode Your role is being made redundant, now what?...
There are lessons you can take from the careers of David Bowie and Oprah about identity and authenticity. Being “authentic” in your life and career is something we’re told to aspire to. But can that be taken too far? Dr Tomas, Chamorro- Premuzic , Professor of Business Psychology at University College London and Columbia University, author, Don’t Be Yourself: Why Authenticity is overrated and what to do instead Julianna Pillemer , Assistant Professor of Management and Organisations, NYU Stern Sc...
Need help organising your desk or kitchen table workspace? Get decluttering tips that will help clear your mind and your home. Guest: Amy Revell , decluttering expert For more on the psychology of decluttering, check out the All In the Mind episode, Is clutter making you feel bad?
When you validate someone, it shows that you’re there, you get it and you care, even if you don't agree with their point of view. Learn the difference between validation and praise, and how you can use the former to strengthen relationships and build influence at work. Guest: Dr Caroline Fleck , licensed psychologist, corporate consultant and author, Validation: The New Psychology of Influence
Whether you approve of it or not, research shows gossip does have value within organisations, especially when it’s used positively. Learn how you can harness gossip to improve relationships and communication with colleagues. Guests: Amy Gallo , workplace expert and contributing editor, Harvard Business Review. Author, Getting Along: how to work with anyone James Greenslade-Yeats , Research Fellow in Management, Auckland University of Technology...
Learn how to build co-operation rather than war, between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers. Instead of leaning on stereotypes, there are ways to work to the strengths of people in teams that include multiple generations. Guests: Megan Gerhardt, Professor at Farmer School of Business, Miami University and co-author of Gentelligence Florence Potter, founding director, No umbrellas...
We've reached the one year anniversary of the right to disconnect regulations, which now also apply to small businesses. What are the challenges of managing this change to the ways we contact each other outside of work hours, and how is it impacting work life balance? Guests: Anna Volkova , People and Culture leader, Hi Bob Matthew Addison , Chair, Council of Small Business of Australia (COSBOA) Lisa Heap , senior researcher and labour lawyer, Centre for Future Work, Australia Insitute And thank...
Soon more people will be leaving the workforce than joining it, but most organisations don't encourage older workers to stay on and thrive. Experts say redesigning work to retain mature-age workers across the life cycle is part of the solution to Australia’s ageing population and productivity challenges. We explore how planning for "longevity work" across the career cycle, can help eliminate bias and ageism well before workers hit retirement age. Guests: Daniela Andrei , Associate Professor in t...
Everyone at work plays a part in preventing psychosocial hazards, including you. We ask an expert how to create a psychosocially safe workplace, and why it's important. Guest: Dr Laura Kirby , chief psychologist, Australian Psychological Services Check out our companion episode: What are we getting wrong about psychosocial safety? , featuring Professor Amy Edmondson from Harvard Business School and Dr Rachael Potter, research lead and expert in psychosocial safety, Uni of South Australia....
There’s confusion about the terms psychological safety and psychosocial safety in workplaces, so what’s the difference? Leading expert on psychological safety, Professor Amy Edmondson, and researcher Rachael Potter explain. Plus, are Australia's regulations around psychosocial hazards making a difference to workplace safety and productivity? Guests: Amy C. Edmondson , Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School Dr Rachael Potter , research lead specialising in psychosoc...
It’s estimated we make up to 35,000 decisions every day so how can you make better decisions at work? Before you start drawing up pros and cons lists, listen to this episode to hear how you can make decisions with less stress and a lot more satisfaction - from small everyday ones, to big ones like changing career. Guests: Dr Ellen Langer - Professor of Psychology, Harvard University. Author, The Mindful Body. Dr Janneke Blijlevens - Senior Lecturer in Experimental Methods, RMIT University Dr Adr...
We can learn a lot about gaining influence when you don't have power, from those who work on Capitol Hill. A leadership adviser reveals how Congressional Chiefs of Staff navigate a volatile political environment, with challenging bosses. This is a masterclass in how to manage up and build relationships that can further your career. Guest: Margie Warrell , Leadership advisor, author The Courage Gap
Have you ever been told that if you follow your passion, you’ll never work a day in your life? As it turns out, the research doesn’t support that narrative. We explore what’s really going on with passion at work, and discover how to sustain and nurture it over time. Guest: Jon M. Jachimowicz , Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School Thanks to Renata, Yin and Melissa for sharing their stories and advice....
It can be hard to know what to say when your colleague or employee is going through a difficult time. We explore how to support someone who is dealing with grief. Guest: Tasha Broomhall , founder and Director of Blooming Minds Also check out our companion episode: How to handle grief at work
