EP 72
Why 2024 Is a Pivotal Year, From Gen-Z to Social Mobility (Part 2 of 2)
· 35:00
**If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, go back and start there — this won't make sense without it!** - `[0:00]` Intro / Happy New Year…
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EP 71
What Trends Will Dominate 2024's Workplaces? (Part 1 of 2)
· 24:55
In Part 1 of this special two-part episode, Al and Leanne revisit their 2023 predictions (spoiler: Leanne's aged better than Al's) before turning to a stellar panel for their read on 2024. Isabel Berwick of the *Financia…
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EP 70
What's the Secret to a Stress-Free Christmas? (Part 2 of 2)
· 46:01
- `[1:47]` Catching up — are we feeling less stressed? - `[2:31]` Reintroducing the guests — Dr. Audrey Tang, Sean Tolram & Stuart Sandeman…
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EP 69
How to Keep Calm Using Mindfulness (Part 1 of 2)
· 38:14
This is part one of a two-part series — stay tuned for the next episode, featuring a brand new special guest, as we continue the journey to mental fitness. - `[0:00]` Intro…
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EP 68
68: Chris Savage: Why Wistia Chose Culture Over Quick Profits
· 38:58
Chris joins Al and Leanne to share the story of how Wistia went from two founders learning to work together to a multimillion-dollar business — without ever compromising on the things that made it fun in the first place.…
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EP 67
67: How the BBC and RSPCA handle Trauma in the Workplace
· 34:27
They explore what workplace trauma actually is (hint: it's not just the big, dramatic incidents), why so many employees suffer in silence, and the practical frameworks — like TRiM (Trauma Risk Management) — that help org…
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EP 66
How Shake Shack & USHG are Rethinking Restaurant Culture, featuring Patti Simpson
with Patti Simpson · 41:30
Patti pulls back the curtain on the "virtuous cycle" at the heart of Danny Meyer's hospitality philosophy, why the founder is always the Chief Culture Officer, and how USHG is navigating the future of hospitality — inclu…
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EP 65
How to Unlock the Champion Mindset: Sports, Leadership, and Mental Health
· 56:59
- `0:33` Intro — why sports psychology belongs in the workplace - `2:47` Meet Pip Hare — CEO, skipper, and single-handed ocean racer…
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EP 64
64: Michael Girdley: How a $100m+ Founder is Revolutionising Tomorrow's Workplace
· 43:35
- `[0:58]` Intro — welcome to episode 64 - `[3:56]` How Al found Michael Girdley on Twitter…
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EP 63
What Global Leaders Know About 2024: Secrets Unveiled
· 52:44
- `0:00` Intro / The dirty little secret about customers - `2:06` What we're covering today…
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EP 62
How to Avoid DEIB Washing (Through Allyship)
· 1:02:28
Together, they break down the five emerging trends in DEIB — allyship, belonging, DEI washing, data-led DEI, and culture-led DEI — with practical advice for leaders at every level. - `0:37` Intro — "You don't have to be …
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EP 61
What the 6th MAD World Summit Reveals About the Future of Mental Health at Work
· 43:43
Whether you couldn't make the summit or just want the highlights, this is your backstage pass to the conversations shaping where workplace wellbeing goes next. - `[0:00]` Intro — the Luton Airport fire that nearly derail…
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EP 60
What Our Mental Health Journey Has Taught Us About Work and Life
· 54:39
They also explore the mind-body connection, the toxic side of hustle culture, the relationship between money and happiness, and why the quality of your relationships might be the single biggest predictor of how long and …
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EP 59
How to Build a Ministry of Common Sense: Insights from Martin Lindstrom
· 1:07:35
- `[0:00]` Intro — the dirty little secret about customers - `[1:42]` Introducing Martin Lindstrom…
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EP 58
Why the Health Gap is a Silent Saboteur of Business Success
· 55:54
In this special panel episode, Al and Leanne bring together four leading voices in health, policy, and workplace innovation to explore what the health gap really means — and why it's not just a social issue, but a busine…
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EP 57
How Listening to 'The Unheard' Can Transform Your Workplace
· 59:19
- `0:58` Intro — the changing workplace and why insights matter now - `2:57` News Roundup — TikTok's badge monitoring app, Gen Z "Zargon" and more…
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EP 56
Maneesh K. Goyal: How 9/11 Inspired a New American Dream
· 1:00:25
In this episode, Al and Leanne unpack Maneesh's journey from feeling "othered" to becoming an empowered leader. They explore his ventures across multiple industries, his advocacy for the Indian American community and LGB…
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EP 55
How to Protect Financial Well-being During the Cost of Living Crisis, featuring Professor Sir Carey Cooper
with Sir Carey Cooper · 1:26:56
Professor Sir Carey Cooper joins Al and Leanne — alongside Khushboo Patel (Head of Engagement & Inclusion at Metro Bank) and Ryan Briggs (co-founder of Finwell) — to break down the five red flags that signal your employe…
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EP 54
Why a Human-Centric Approach is the Key to Business Growth
· 1:08:40
Al and Leanne unpack the three pillars of a human-centric workplace — **intentional collaboration**, **flexible work experiences**, and **empathy-based management** — with insight from three brilliant guests: leadership …
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EP 53
53: Mandy Price: How Kanarys.com are Disrupting DEI
· 1:00:58
Mandy joins Al and Leanne to explain how Kanarys — named after the canary in the coal mine — is using data and technology to record, measure, and actually improve DEI efforts in companies. She shares why retention matter…
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EP 52
What We Learned from 120+ Expert Guests: 12 Months of Leadership Lessons
· 52:05
Expect behind-the-scenes stories about recording in Airbnbs, the 30–40 hours a week that goes into making the show, and a whole lot of gratitude for the listeners who made it all possible. Here's to year one. Cheers. - `…
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EP 51
Why Happiness at Work Matters: Unpacking the Psychology
· 1:05:24
- `[1:19]` Welcome back — Sicily, summer schedule & the YouTube channel - `[3:13]` News Roundup — the return of the jingle & "illyism"…
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EP 50
How Workplace Culture Myths Impact Your Bottom Line
· 48:36
From whether culture really "takes care of itself" if you hire the right people, to why your values statement might be doing more harm than good, Al and Leanne bust the myths that keep leaders stuck — with their signatur…
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EP 49
What Does Wellbeing 2.0 Look Like? Future-proofing Organisations for Success
· 1:21:26
Joined by Ryan Hopkins (Future of Wellbeing Leader at Deloitte), Louise Aston (Wellbeing Campaign Director at Business in the Community), and Jason Richmond (VP of Clinical Solutions at Headspace Health), the hosts disti…
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EP 48
Bernard Brogan: How a Sports Star Became a Workplace Hero
· 49:57
Al and Leanne dig into Bernard's journey from the pitch to the boardroom — how a high-performing sports culture shaped his leadership philosophy, why he believes the manager (not the individual) is the real lever for cha…
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EP 47
What SME Leaders Can Learn from Corporate Giants’ Playbooks
· 1:06:25
From wellbeing programmes that actually land, to why "don't skip the science" should be your new mantra, to the power of listening before you act — this episode distills six corporate lessons and three action points you …
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EP 46
Why Women in Leadership Matters: A Case Study, Featuring MKG
· 1:05:05
- `[3:12]` News Roundup — Grandternity leave & Elon Musk's latest - `[12:18]` Meet MKG — Christine Capone (President) & Lauren (Chief Creative Officer)…
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EP 45
EDI 101: How Leaders Can Break Barriers for Inclusive Workplaces
· 1:11:11
- `[3:33]` News roundup — loud quitting, female CEOs, and the Titan tragedy - `[11:50]` Al's honest question: "What can I actually say?"…
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EP 44
Kevin Dahlstrom: How to Lead Fearlessly (7 Key Lessons)
· 1:09:08
What started as a founder story quickly became a masterclass in fearless leadership. Kevin shares seven essential lessons for growing cultures where people and businesses thrive — from why values are for life (not walls)…
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EP 43
Is the Office Making a Comeback? Redesigning Spaces for Well-being
· 1:47:08
- `2:14` Framing the debate — is remote work a mistake? - `5:23` Meet the 16 guests…
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