The award-winning podcast · HubSpot Podcast Network
UK's #1 Management Podcast. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott — evidence-based insight plus lived experience, twice a week.
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EP 336 · 15 September 2026
Does the office actually improve collaboration? PLUS! Technostress, Instagram cringe and nightmare bosses., with Danny Wareham
New episodes twice a week — never miss one
with Corey Rosen · 46:00
Corey joins Al and Leanne to share the moment his old boss, legendary stop-motion animator Phil Tippett, called an all-hands meeting everyone assumed meant layoffs — and instead told a story that changed the entire mood …
· 56:16
- `6:51` Story 1 — Mindflex: AI for overthinkers - `15:45` Story 2 — The "holiday hoarding" crisis…
with Doug Noll · 45:27
Doug joins Al and Leanne to explain how "affect labeling" and nervous system leadership can de-escalate even the most explosive conflict. He shares the fascinating neuroscience behind why conventional active listening fa…
· 50:21
- `[0:02]` Intro — the final Summer Session - `[0:47]` HubSpot AI ad…
· 59:24
- `0:02` Intro — a different kind of episode - `1:29` How we met: Samaritans, 4AM, and a call that changed everything…
with Emma Djemil · 55:53
Then, Emma joins Al and Leanne for a round of raw, anonymous HR Confessions sourced straight from the depths of Reddit and online forums. From employees peeing out of car windows and a 7-hour bathroom standoff, no topic …
· 1:00:43
If you've ever wondered why workplace stress persists despite wellness initiatives, or how to tell a genuinely toxic workplace from one that's just a bad fit — this honest, no-bullshit conversation is for you. (Al and Le…
with Jake Tuber · 53:55
- `0:02` Intro — coarse-language warning & Summer Sessions welcome - `3:03` Introducing Dr Jake Tuber (and the US vs UK August debate)…
with Rachel Morris · 56:23
Dr Rachel Morris joins Al and Leanne to explore why high achievers struggle to rest, how summer can inadvertently trigger burnout, and five practical strategies to genuinely recharge before September. From the "Responsib…
with Danny Wareham · 54:30
Expect heated debates on the most irritating office habits, the work social activities everyone secretly avoids, the weirdest things ever found in a desk drawer — and a surprisingly deep dive into whether a Christmas mov…
Just a small selection of the lovely things people say about our podcast!
"I have to say this is truly, truly why I fell in love with your show. I found your show and could NOT stop thinking and talking about your camaraderie, warming personalities, and absolute brilliance."
Marie Shehadi
HubSpot
"Absolutely love this podcast. Through personal anecdotes, backed facts and casual banter this podcast achieves a brilliant balance of being both extremely informative and enjoyable. I highly recommend to any HR specialists looking to up their game!"
Agatha Lobban
Pirkx
"Love how Leanne & Al masterfully blend theory and practice for actionable advice. H/T to the amount of work they continue to do for this quality production."
Sarah Chen-Spellings
VC, Beyond the Billion
"Leanne and Al do a wonderful job with the show, and I've really enjoyed it. The show is well produced, brings expert advice, and the hosts ask excellent questions. Keep up the great work!"
Nick Korte
VMware
"We recommend this podcast to our coaching community to stay up-to-date on the latest organisational challenges and learn more about building high-performing cultures."
Lucy Mullins
#RideTheWave Coaching
"I love the combo of levity and gravity. Leanne and Al are masterful at bringing that into their show. They make it approachable and applicable and, yes, even fun. Highly recommend, especially for anyone who wants to create better workplace cultures."
Jim Young
Men's Burnout Coach
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Listenerjj
Exceptional show!
Ahendon2020
Fabulous conversations that find a way to hit home all the time.
The Naked Room
So grateful to have gotten connected with Leanne and Al. Two of the greatest! I love this podcast. So many great insights!
Meredith_Jones
As someone who works in HR and leadership development, I'm always looking for good workplace culture content. This one gets it right! I recommend this to leaders who want to improve their organization through their people.
Andieo1997
Truth, Lies and Work is one of those podcasts that manages to be both thoughtful and practical at the same time. The hosts don’t just talk about workplace culture in theory. They dig into the real dynamics that shape leadership, employee engagement, and how organizations actually function day to day.
Homeowners 222
I loved the episode on measuring company culture like a metric. Deeper relationships are definitely where we’re headed.
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297 experts and leaders who've joined the show, with bios, links and every episode they've appeared on.
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