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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EP 42
How to Make Remote Working Work
· 1:14:05
- `[0:57]` Intro — the great remote vs office debate begins - `[4:22]` Meet Team Remote: Ross Simmonds & Bethany Samson…
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EP 41
Neurodiversity 101: How to Create Thriving Workplaces For All Minds
· 1:21:56
- `[4:29]` Meet Jan Stewart — parenting, autism, and mental health - `[4:59]` Meet Kristen Carder — coaching adults with ADHD…
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EP 40
How to Build Resilience: The Triple Defence Strategy for Workplace Well-being
· 1:14:20
In this special episode, Al and Leanne bring together three expert voices to guide you through a triple defence approach to protecting employee mental health and building resilient workplaces. Featuring Amy McKeown (awar…
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EP 39
How to Unlock Leadership Potential: Putting Employees at the Heart of the Story
· 1:14:13
- `[0:00]` Intro — the dirty little secret about customers - `[1:03]` Welcome to the show / today's topic: editing your ego…
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EP 38
Oliver Yonchev: The Art of Possible and Creating a Culture of Success at Flight Story
· 1:03:33
In this episode, Oliver joins Al and Leanne to share his journey from music to marketing, his philosophy of "The Art of Possible," and how he's building a culture of intentionality, psychological safety, and relentless i…
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EP 37
How to Build a Thriving Workplace: Key Insights from The Watercooler Conference:
· 1:20:22
- `[0:00]` Intro — back from The Watercooler - `[1:25]` What it's like at the UK's premier workplace culture event…
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EP 36
4-Day Work Week 101: A Crash Course for Business Owners and Leaders
· 1:19:52
Al and Leanne answer these questions and more in this crash course episode, joined by three expert voices: - **Joe O'Connor** — Director & Co-Founder at Work Time Reduction Centre of Excellence, and former CEO at 4 Day W…
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EP 35
What Work Means to Different Generations: A Baby Boomer, Gen-X, Millennial and Gen-Z Panel
· 1:38:01
Kari Cardinale (Baby Boomer), Claire Farrow (Gen-X), Ashley Menzies Babatunde (Millennial), and Isobel Reid (Gen-Z) join Al and Leanne to face off on the changes and challenges of the modern workplace — from hybrid work …
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EP 34
How to Identify and Eliminate Toxic Workplace Cultures
· 1:36:45
In this episode, Al and Leanne are joined by **Bonnie Low-Kramen** (TEDx speaker, workplace advocate and author of *Staff Matters*), **Paula Allen** (Global Leader in Research and Client Insights at TELUS Health) and **R…
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EP 33
Stella Smith: How pirkx is Redefining Employee Benefits
· 1:10:11
- `[0:00]` Intro — the dirty little secret about knowing your customers - `[3:53]` Word of the week: "QuitTok"…
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EP 32
Why Understanding Women's Health is Vital for Male Leaders
· 1:12:58
- `[3:56]` Introducing the panel — Dr. Claire Ashley, Hannah Austin & Dr. Kellie Pritchard-Peschek - `[8:50]` Why are we still having this conversation?…
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EP 31
What is the Superstar Effect? (And is it Damaging Your Business?)
· 1:08:20
Wrong. Research shows the superstar effect is real — and it can quietly sabotage your team dynamics, your culture, and your bottom line. In fact, a toxic superstar can cost productivity equivalent to **four full-time emp…
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EP 30
How Not To Be An A**hole, with Rob Kalwarowsky and Susan Hobson
with Rob Kalwarowsky, Susan Hobson · 1:09:28
Rob and Susan join Al and Leanne — alongside guests PJ Brady and Duncan So — to answer the uncomfortable question: how do we know if *we're* the asshole? They unpack the behaviours that make destructive leaders, why valu…
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EP 29
What is the Difference Between a Coach and a Mentor? (And Which Do You Need?)
· 1:16:49
- **Julie Meyer** — serial entrepreneur, Founder & Co-CEO of Augmentors, and Co-Host of the Augmentors Podcast (our sibling show on the HubSpot Podcast Network) - **Lucy Mullins & Sonya Shellard** — professionally accred…
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EP 28
What You Must Know for a Successful Exit, with VC Investors & Acquisition Experts (PART 2 of 2)
· 1:06:54
From the red flags that kill deals to why "we're like a family" might be the most dangerous phrase in your pitch deck, this episode is a masterclass in getting your house in order before the buyers come knocking. - `[1:0…
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EP 27
How to Secure An Investor: What You Must Know for a Successful Exit (Part 1 of 2)
· 1:04:30
- `0:00` Intro - `2:12` Meet the guests — Sarah Chen Spellings, Simon Berger, Melissa Carson…
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EP 26
Why Personality Matters in Family Businesses: Lessons from Dinner-table Dreams to Boardroom Deals
· 1:19:26
Together, they unpack why personality matters more in family businesses than anywhere else, how to assess whether the next generation is actually the right fit (spoiler: they might not be), and the five-step process Step…
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EP 25
How to Lead Gen Z & Millennials: Key Strategies with Sophie Wade
with Sophie Wade · 1:06:27
Between remote and hybrid working, the rise of the side hustle, and a fundamental shift in what people want from their careers, millennials and Gen Z are demanding more from work — and from their leaders. So how do you l…
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EP 24
Britain’s Healthiest Workplaces: Meeting the 2023 Award Winners
· 50:39
Join us as we unpack why wellbeing has to start at board level, what the winners did differently, and why authenticity beats any wellness perk you can buy. - `0:00` Intro…
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EP 23
How to Build a Killer Employer Brand: Expert Insights from HubSpot's Kyle Denhoff
· 49:57
They dig into what employer brand actually *is* (spoiler: it's not just a careers page), why vision and values matter more than perks, the seven foundations of a great workplace culture, and why the best employer brands …
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EP 22
The Untold Heartbreak of Male Leaders: Conversations with Jim Young, Men's Burnout Coach
with Jim Young · 46:19
Centuries of social conditioning have created a stigma around men's mental health and burnout — and it's killing them. 75% of suicides are men. Suicide is the biggest cause of death among men under 50. Men experience hig…
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