Make It Thrive: The Company Culture Podcast: Recent Episodes
Lizzie Benton
Make it Thrive is the company culture podcast that will inspire you to create a unique purpose-driven company culture. Lizzie Benton, Culture Coach, and Founder of Liberty Mind talks to founders, people experts and individuals about the impact of company culture.
In this episode I wrap-up season 12, and start to explore the themes for season 13. What will you choose?
I also share some ponderings from recent culture projects and the things I've experienced as a culture coach.
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
In this episode I’m joined by Happiness Expert Nic Marks to talk about happiness at work. Happiness can feel intangible, but in this conversation Nic shares the data and insights about how we can measure happiness at work, and the elements that organisations often miss. After the conversation you might just look at happiness at work in a totally new light, and have some practical ways in which you can create a better business for everyone involved.
Discover more about Nic;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksnic/
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
In this episode I’m joined by Angelique Slob from Hello Monday Club. Angelique is a former HR executive and an organisational sociologist who now dedicates her work on new ways of working, and shaping the leaders of the future. In this conversation Angelique shares with us her approach to creating an abundant organisation, starting with abundance mindset.
Discover more about Angelique;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeliqueslob/
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
Does an egoless workplace really exist? And how do we talk about egos when they show up?
In this episode I’m joined by Tanner Chambers, a business and leadership professional in the non-profit sector, as we wrestle with ego in the workplace and get to grips with both the good and bad sides of ego.
Discover more about Tanner and his work;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanner-c-90278015a/
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
What’s going unsaid in your culture?
In this episode I’m joined by Richard Wood, organisational design and transformation Partner at The Ready, to talk about false harmony and our need to reframe conflict at work. In this conversation Richard gives a beautifully honest, and practical approach to how we can disrupt false harmony, and stop pretending that everything’s ok, when it’s not.
Discover more about Richard and The Ready;
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-j-wood
https://www.theready.com/
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is supporting Teal Around the World;
https://www.tealaroundtheworld.com/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/supportTATWHybridConference?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer
Companies talk a big talk when it comes to creativity and innovation - but is it true creativity?
In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Dave Hall as he shares with us the true essence of creativity and how to truly practice creative thinking in our organisations. Dave is an experienced Chief Executive, having operated across a number of science and engineering-based organisations. He has an innate passion for driving innovation and has developed a unique approach to using some most unusual creativity techniques to both embed and then drive the innovation process. Dave set up the Ideas Centre in 2011 to help organisations to escape from "more of the same", conventional and traditional thinking. In this episode Dave not only share why we need to think differently about creativity on both a personal and organisational level, but also provides some fun practices that we can all take-away and experiment with.
Discover more about Dave and The Ideas Centre;
https://www.ideascentregroup.com/
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is supporting Teal Around the World;
https://www.tealaroundtheworld.com/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/supportTATWHybridConference?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer
In this episode I’m joined by human scientist and Uncertainty Expert, Katherine Templar Lewis. As a human scientist Katherine’s work spans behavioural psychology, neuroscience, neuroaesthetics and cognition. Over the past few years Katherine has partnered with Sam Conniff to create the Uncertainty Experts, a programme designed to help build resilience and tools to navigate uncertainty. In this episode Katherine shares her knowledge on uncertainty, how our gut instinct is a super power, and how learning to journey with uncertainty brings about huge opportunities.
Discover more about Uncertainty Experts
Website: https://www.uncertaintyexperts.com/
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is supporting Teal Around the World;
https://www.tealaroundtheworld.com/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/supportTATWHybridConference?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer
In this episode I’m joined by Cat Barnard, Co-Founder of Working the Future. In this conversation we dive into the forces that influence us and how knowing what to do, and why to do it, can feel anxiety-inducing. We consider whether our obsession with social media will help or hinder our growth, the meaning of purpose, and reflect on the reality that we are in a perpetual state of becoming.
Discover more about Cat and Working the Future;
Website: https://workingthefuture.com/
Twitter: @cat_pearce71
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathrynbarnard/
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is supporting Teal Around the World;
https://www.tealaroundtheworld.com/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/supportTATWHybridConference?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer
In this kick-off introduction to season 12 I share the theme of the season, alongside some personal news and events that have been keeping me busy.
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is supporting Teal Around the World;
https://www.tealaroundtheworld.com/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/supportTATWHybridConference?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer
It's the final episode of Season 11. In this wrap-up session I share a few culture news snippets that are getting me hot under the collar, and I share some of the key learnings from the season.
Discover more about Lizzie;
Email - lizzie@libertymind.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is sponsored by Semco Style UK;
https://www.semcostyle.co.uk/
In this episode I’m joined by Brendan Martin leader of Buurtzorg UK&IE. As the global icon of self-management, and progressive approaches to healthcare, Buurtzorg has seen phenomenal success in The Netherlands. But can that success be replicated in the UK? In this conversation Brendan shares the challenges of bringing Buurtzorg into the UK market, and the success stories of how this common sense approach to giving people trust and freedom creates a greater impact for all.
Discover more about Buurtzorg UK&IE
https://www.buurtzorg.org.uk/
In this conversation Brendan talks about the TICC Project. You can read the report here;
https://bit.ly/TICCFinalReport
Buurtzorg Case Studies
https://bit.ly/BZBICaseStudies
Teal Around The World GoFund;
https://www.gofundme.com/f/supportTATWHybridConference
Discover more about Lizzie;
Email - lizzie@libertymind.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is sponsored by Semco Style UK;
https://www.semcostyle.co.uk/
Semco Style Institute is grounded in the pioneering approach to democratic management from the Brazilian entrepreneur Ricardo Semler. Ricardo and Semco gained international recognition for their groundbreaking approach to management, and they're now spreading this way of working through Semco Style Institute, helping companies all over the world. Today I'm joined by Daphne and Christiaan from the global team to share how they're living the Semco Style philosophy.
Discover more about Semco;
www.semcostyle.com
Discover more about Lizzie;
Email - lizzie@libertymind.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is sponsored by Semco Style UK;
https://www.semcostyle.co.uk/
In this episode I’m joined by Kirsten Buck, Chief Futures Officer at PTHR. PTHR is a connected, collaborative enterprise of conscious business activists. With audacious dreams framed by their mission: Better business for a better world. PTHR is a self-managed enterprise, and today Kirsten shares the practices and the ways of operating that shape how they work together at PTHR.
Discover more about PTHR;
https://pthr.co.uk/
Discover more about Lizzie;
Email - lizzie@libertymind.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is sponsored by Semco Style UK;
https://www.semcostyle.co.uk/
In this episode I’m joined Maria-Jose from Kubadili where self-management isn’t just something they’ve implemented, but something they continuously practice and share with their own partners. Maria-Jose shares how self-management became an organic next step after their adoption of Agile methodologies, and the mindset they take for continuous experimentation.
Discover more about Kubadili;
www.kubadili.org
Discover more about Lizzie;
Email - lizzie@libertymind.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
BreatheHR x Lizzie Benton Cocreation
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This season is sponsored by Semco Style UK;
https://www.semcostyle.co.uk/
In this episode I'm joined by Tom Haczewski, the founder of The User Story. Tom has a unique approach to how he is building his business, because it starts with an ethos around human sustainability. In this conversation we chat about the outdated mindset of growth for growths sake, and how with a vision in mind The User Story is about intentional choices about how we work.
Find more about Tom and The User Story;
https://www.theuserstory.com/
Discover more about Lizzie;
Email - lizzie@libertymind.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
BreatheHR x Lizzie Benton Co-creation FREE eBook
This season is sponsored by Semco Style UK;
https://www.semcostyle.co.uk/
In this episode I’m joined by Founder and CEO of Indigo Volunteers Holly Penalver. Without realising it, Holly created a self-managed charity, and in this session we share how her common sense and trust approach led the charity to work in this progressive way. Holly takes us inside the inner workings of how Indigo works as a self-managed charity, with all the highs and challenges of the journey.
Find more about Indigo Volunteers;
Website:www.indigovolunteers.org
Twitter: @indigovolunteer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indigovolunteers/
Instagram: @indigovolunteers
Discover more about Lizzie;
hello@libertymind.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is sponsored by Semco Style UK;
https://www.semcostyle.co.uk/
Discount code for Agile Cambridge Conference;
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Season 11 has arrived and this season I'm putting the spotlight on progressive companies who are doing things differently. I share why I wanted to get under the bonnet of those doing culture in a truly different way. I also answer some of your questions, and share an update on my latest culture projects.
Connect with me on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
Check out my work;
https://libertymind.co.uk/
On this week’s episode I’m joined by Co-founders of Happy Hq, and the hosts of the culture shock podcast Janine Jacobs and Louisa Mordaunt. Today we’re talking all about co-creation of culture, and what gets in the way of businesses embracing a more people-focussed workplace, and how we can go about creating workplaces where people can participate in shaping work. Something I love about Janine and Louisa’s approach is the fact they’ve tried and tested everything they do, which means they truly know how to help companies make those shifts.
Discover more about Happy HQ;
https://happyhq.co.uk/
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is sponsored by Semco Style UK;
https://www.semcostyle.co.uk/
In episode we’re talking about company offsets. To help us think differently about offsites I’m joined by Sophie Bailey and Sally Page from WorkTripp. If you haven’t discovered WorkTripp yet, it’s a marketplace to find memorable venues, inspirational speakers, meaningful experiences and curated specialists to help you achieve your offsite goals. Together Sophie and Sally are the dream team behind WorkTripp who have a background in tech and B2B community building. I know that what they share will inspire you to make your next offsite epic.
Discover more about WorkTripp;
Website: https://worktripp.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiebailey/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-page/
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is sponsored by Semco Style UK;
https://www.semcostyle.co.uk/
Today I’m joined by futurist Esemee Wilcox. Esmee was one of 8 global futurists given the Emerging Fellow award by the Association for Professional Futurists in 2019, and is committed to making Futures work accessible to people for global and local challenges. Esemee makes futures work practical so in today’s conversation we’re going to give you something to take-away and put into action. If working on future challenges in your organisation feels overwhelming, this session will really help you to explore the future in a relevant and practical way.
Discover more about Esmee;
Website: www.socially-adept.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmee-wilcox-socially-adept/
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is sponsored by Semco Style UK;
https://www.semcostyle.co.uk/
On today’s episode I’m joined by Mark Eddleston, New Ways of Working nerd, consultant, facilitator and trainer. Mark has been on my list to have on the podcast for a while now as I’m a big fan of his playbook, and for the way he constantly asks the big questions about new ways of working.
For years Mark has been practising progressive ways of working and first came across new ways of working in New Zealand in 2015 after spending a frustrating decade in traditional workplaces. It was the first time he found consistent fulfilment in work. This beautiful and challenging experience was with a law firm and community organisation that features on the distinguished Corporate Rebels ‘bucket list’. As Mark says, “once you taste this way of working, it’s impossible to go back.” Mark has been a team member in three organisations that embraced progressive ways of working and has supported many more on their journey’s. Today mark and I are going to chat about patterns found in progressive organisations, complexity, and the inspiration for his playbook.
Mark leads the New Ways of Working (NWOW) online course, curated the NWOW Playbook, and writes the NWOW newsletter.
Discover more about Mark’s work;
New Ways of Working Playbook; https://newwaysofworking.notion.site/newwaysofworking/New-Ways-of-Working-Playbook-dc607e37f7894f4a9be698a6573cb97b
Website: https://www.marco.work/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markeddleston/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/marco_eds
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is sponsored by Semco Style UK;
https://www.semcostyle.co.uk/
Today I’m joined byLizzie Penny and Alex Hirst, co-authors of Workstyle: A Revolution for Wellbeing, Productivity and SocietyLizzie Penny and Alex Hirst are friends, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. They have been leading the Workstyle Revolution for a decade, co-founding a social enterprise, Hoxby, in 2014 to prove the concept. They have helped thousands of workstylers around the world to set, project and respect their own workstyles, and are conducting pioneering research into the link between autonomy, productivity and wellbeing. In this episode we explore Workstyle and how it can be adopted by teams and individuals.
Discover more about Workstyle;
Website: www.workstylerevolution.com
LinkedIn: The Workstyle Revolution
Instagram: @lizzietheworkstyler @alextheworkstyler
Email: lizzieandalex@workstylerevolution.com
(Their book Workstyle: A revolution for wellbeing, productivity and society is out now.)
https://www.workstylerevolution.com/book
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is sponsored by Semco Style UK;
https://www.semcostyle.co.uk/
In this episode I’m joined by Perry Tims to chat about progressive work communities. Perry has over 30 years of experience in business change and performance with the last 20 being in HR/Organisation Development. He ranked Number 1 in HR's Most Influential Thinkers 2022 (his 5th inclusion in that list), is a 4x Guest Professor, a 2x author and 2x TEDx speaker.
Perry founded People and Transformational HR 10 years ago and the venture is now a Certified BCorporation, a Certified Freedom-Centred WorldBlu listed organisation, a Gold Standard 4-day Working Week, a Living Wage employer and a Climate Positive enterprise.
The work Perry has done in transformation really has no limits, and I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Perry in many aspects when it comes to changing the world of work. In today’s conversation we wanted to talk about communities, and how being part of these has not only changed our lives, but gives us all an opportunity for greater impact.
Find more about Perry;
Website: https://pthr.co.uk/
Twitter: @perrytimms
Instagram: @perrytimms
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is sponsored by Semco Style UK;
https://www.semcostyle.co.uk/
In this episode I’m joined by Samantha Clarke, happiness consultant, global change maker, TEDX Speaker and Author of Love or Leave It: How to be happy at work. Together we talk about the importance of self-leadership in all of us, what companies are still getting wrong when it comes to company culture, and the exploration of neuroaesthetics.
Find more about Samantha;
https://www.samanthaand.co/
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is sponsored by Semco Style UK;
https://www.semcostyle.co.uk/
Season 10 is finally here! In this intro session I share the theme for the season, and some general ponderings from a culture coach. I share my recent experience with moving further into wholeness, challenges I'm seeing dominate conversations, and an evolution in the making.
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
Attend Lizzie's next webinars;
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/liberty-mind-17691526829
This season is sponsored by Semco Style UK;
https://www.semcostyle.co.uk/
In this week's episode I wrap up season 9 and share thoughts and ponderings on the topics that have been covered for our sessions of Workplace Liberation.
What will you pledge to liberate at work?
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is sponsored by Breathe Culture Pledge;
https://www.breathehr.com/en-gb/culture-pledge
Today I will speaking about menstruation and menopause in the workplace with Sophie Jane Hardy, the communications director of Red School, the founder of Your Cyclical Business and host of Red School's Menstruality Podcast.
You may think this topic isn’t for the workplace, but businesses who fully harness our full humanness and have started to adopt period policies in their company cultures, and this year in 2022 Spain became the first European country to allow workers to take menstrual leave.
In today’s chat Sophie and I will be discussing how menstruation and menopause impact women in the workplace, but also how as individuals we can embrace this most natural and powerful cycle to improve our lives.
Find more about Sophie Jane Hardy;
www.redschool.net
www.yourcyclicalbusiness.com
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is sponsored by Breathe Culture Pledge;
https://www.breathehr.com/en-gb/culture-pledge
In this episode I chat with Barry McNeil and Mark Green about Semco Style launching in the UK. We talk about what drew us all into adopting Semco Style as a self-management practice, and what we’ve all learned from becoming Semco Style Experts. Plus there’s a special discount code available for the first 50 listeners.
Discover more about Semco Style here;
https://www.semcostyle.co.uk/
Get in touch with Barry & Mark about Semco Style > ShapingWork@SemcoStyle.co.uk
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is sponsored by Breathe Culture Pledge;
https://www.breathehr.com/en-gb/culture-pledge
In today’s episode I’m joined by Toni Finnimore,
Founder of the UK’s first subscription based volunteer community.
Toni is a positivity powerhouse whose mission is to change the charitable giving model in the Uk.
As a Social impact lead, community builder and a lover of all thing's kindness and connection, I know that today Tonni will seriously transform the way you think about the traditional CSR model in your organisation.
This season is sponsored by Breathe Culture Pledge;
https://www.breathehr.com/en-gb/culture-pledge
Find more about Tonni;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-finnimore-94664a84/
www.thesocialsociety.org.uk
@thesocialsocietyuk - Insta
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
In this episode I’m joined by Colin Newlyn from Decrapify Work. Colin is a variously described as a sage, critical friend, optimistic realist, independent thinker, coach, mentor and pirate. He writes, blogs and speaks regularly on leadership, teams, the future of work and the insanity of the organisations. He helps people start mutinies, break rules and make good trouble. Together we talk about what needs to be done to ‘Decrapify Work’.
This season is sponsored by Breathe Culture Pledge; https://www.breathehr.com/en-gb/culture-pledge
Find more about Colin;
https://decrapifywork.wordpress.com/
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
In this episode I’m joined Joe Glover, the Founder of The Marketing Meetup - a community of 35,000+ marketers learning, meeting, and grow in confidence together - most importantly, doing it all with kindness.
Joe has spoken on big and little stages across the world, having been on his own journey that has taken him from shy introvert to… shy introvert. Joe is determined to help people like him that didn't feel events were for him, and marketers who are as interested by impact as they are profit.
In this episode we talk about the power of authenticity in building culture and community.
This season is sponsored by Breathe Culture Pledge;
https://www.breathehr.com/en-gb/culture-pledge
Find more about Joe;
themarketingmeetup.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josepheglover/
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
In this episode I’m joined by Sophie Bryan, Founder & Chief Workplace Culture Specialist at Ordinarily Different. Sophie is also internationally recognised for her TEDx talk and recently launched her own podcast Rebel Work. Sophie has over 20 years of award winning experience in HR & Culture Change, working with organisations globally, and has worked with David Mitchell on a BBC Radio 4 series.
Together we pull apart the current challenges of the workplace and share our thoughts as culture coaches.
This season is sponsored by Breathe Culture Pledge;
https://www.breathehr.com/en-gb/culture-pledge
Find more about Sophie;
https://twitter.com/ord_different
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiebryan/
IG: sophiebryan.coach
FB: @sophiebryan.coach
https://sophiebryan.co.uk/
https://www.ordinarilydifferent.co.uk/
https://montessorimindset.co.uk/
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
In this episode I’m joined by Rob Baker where we dive into the world of job crafting.
Rob is a specialist in bringing positive psychology to life within organisations. He is the founder and Chief Positive Deviant of Tailored Thinking, a pioneering evidence-based positive psychology, wellbeing and HR consultancy who were named the UK’s HR Consultancy of the Year 2020 by the CIPD.
Rob is a TEDX speaker, author of Personalization at Work and Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and the Australian HR Institute. He is world-leading when it comes to enabling and encouraging job crafting and personalised people experience and his work, ideas and research has been presented at academic and professional conferences around the globe.
This season is sponsored by Breathe Culture Pledge;
https://www.breathehr.com/en-gb/culture-pledge
Find more about Rob;
www.tailoredthinking.co.uk
Ted Talk
Personalization at Work (book)
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
In this episode I’m joined by Lisa Gill, self-management coach, Tuff Leadership Trainer, author, and host of the Leadermorphosis podcast.
In this session we talk about the ways we can reimagine work, and some of the core skills we can build on a personal level that can shift the way we work.
It was a real honour for Lisa to join me on this podcast, I’ve been listening to her podcast Leadermorphosis for quite some time now, and I had the privilege of being trained by her last year through Tuff, so I know she’s going to bring so much wisdom to today’s conversation.
You can find more about Lisa here;
https://www.reimaginaire.com/
https://twitter.com/disruptandlearn
You can find more about Lizze here;
https://libertymind.co.uk/
In this episode I'm joined by Barry McNeil, the Managing Director of Work Extraordinary. Barry is a questioner; a challenger of the status quo; a disruptor of conventional thinking; a changemaker. Which is no surprise as to why we get on so well. He works with leadership and functional teams to explore why things happen the way they do, helping to surface the tensions in the underlying assumptions and rules that dominate how teams and organisations work. He believes that organisations can deliver outstanding impact and results to society if only we could unleash the creativity within their people and enable them to thrive at work. In this episode Barry and I talk about what inspired his journey into new ways of working, and how you can shift your own company to a more agile way of working.
Discover more about Barry's work here;
https://www.workextraordinary.com/
https://twitter.com/barry_mcneill
https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrymcneill/
Discover more about Lizzie's work here;
https://libertymind.co.uk/
In this episode I chat to Alex Barker from the Be More Pirate movement. Alex is an author, facilitator, speaker, and coach who works across the private and public sector supporting people and organisations to rewrite their rules. In this session we discuss our workplace conditioning, and how to become a professional rule-breaker.
You can find Alex here;
https://www.bemorepirate.com/ https://alexbarker.co.uk/
Twitter > @alexandrabarke1 @bemorepirate
Instagram > @bemorepirate @alexandrabrkr
You can find more about Lizzie’s work here;
https://libertymind.co.uk/
https://twitter.com/Lizzie_LibertyM
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
In this episode I’m joined by Timm Urschinger, Co-Founder of Live Sciences, a self-managing company, and a Co-Creator of Teal Around the world. The largest global gathering of self-management ambassadors, and one of my personal favourite conferences to attend every year. Timm and I are deep diving into self-management and looking at the areas we need to work on if this style of working is going to grow.
You can find more about Timm’s work here;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/timm-urschinger/
https://www.tealaroundtheworld.com/
You can find more about Lizzie’s work here;
https://libertymind.co.uk/
https://twitter.com/Lizzie_LibertyM
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
In this episode I chat to Chantal Wilson, director of The Pioneers, and proud member of a tech startup still in stealth mode. Chantal has a genuine care for people and has been working in people teams for 18 years. We discuss how people can innovate and experiment to improve company cultures, and how tech can help, rather than hinder us in our endeavour to embrace change.
Connect with Chantal here;
Website > https://thepioneers.co.uk/home
LinkedIn > https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantal-wilson-71861a32/
Connect with Lizzie here;
Website > https://libertymind.co.uk/
In this week’s episode I speak with Dr Tessa Lynn, Researcher, Tutor and Community Coach, about harnessing the power of research to inform change.
Together we discuss the growing need for a world with more researchers, and how adopting the key skills of research can empower people in any company or organisation to create meaningful impact.
This podcast is sponsored by BreatheHR. Join BreatheHR Culture Pledge.
You can discover more about Dr. Tessa Lynn’s work here;
Website > www.kingfishercommons.co.uk
LinkedIn > https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tessa-lynn/
Twitter > https://twitter.com/KC_Research
Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/KingfisherCommons
Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/kingfishercommons/
You can discover more about Lizzie's work here;
Website > https://libertymind.co.uk/
LinkedIn > https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
The podcast is back for another season so as I always I thought I'd give you an idea of what to expect from our conversations coming up over the next few weeks. I'm also sharing some the trends I'm seeing in company culture, and giving my own reflections on how things have evolved in the workplace over the past two years.
To discover more about my culture work, visit Liberty Mind.
Website: https://libertymind.co.uk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lizzie_LibertyM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libertyminduk/
The bonus episode to season 7 is a halloween special as we dive deep into workplace horror stories. Our audience has shared with us some funny, shocking, and downright awful stories about their experiences of company culture, and along with guests Lee Carnihan and Amy Bull, we decide if their culture is good, bad or ugly. It's fun episode with a serious reminder, that the culture work isn't over yet.
Discover more about the work Lizzie does through Liberty Mind here > https://libertymind.co.uk/
This episode is a little bit different. For a change I’m being put in the hot seat and being interview by Toby Nolan Co-Founder of Candle App.
Toby and I met last year during the pandemic over the good old zoom, and we really connected on our shared belief that wellbeing and mental health shouldn’t be an add on, but a core part of how your company operates.
In this conversation Toby asks me about my journey into culture, how my upbringing has influenced my work, and a few fun questions that shine a light on some of my strange habits.
Discover more about Candle here; https://www.candleapp.io/
Discover more about Lizzie and Liberty Mind here; https://libertymind.co.uk/
In this week's episode I'm joined by freelance journalist, speaker and podcaster, Suzy Bashford. During this watercooler conversation we talk about what stifles creativity in company culture, and how major life events have shaped our life and work. Suzy is a writer, speaker, and podcaster living a big juicy creative life in the Cairngorms. If you don’t follow Suzy already on LinkedIn , it’s a must. Suzy is one of my favourite people to follow as she’s always posting about her adventures, and sharing thought-provoking conversation starters. Just a heads-up. This podcast does include explicit language, and content around mental health that may trigger you. For support I’ve added some helplines in the show notes should you need to speak to someone about anything we’ve covered today.
You can find more about Suzy on;
Linkedin - Suzy Bashford
Instagram @bigjuicycreative
You can find more about Lizzie on;
Website - https://libertymind.co.uk/
For help and support on any of the topics we've covered please contact;
Samaritans 116 123 (free from any phone)
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) 0800 58 58 58
In this episode I speak with The Culture Guy, Benjamin Drury about companies really living their values. We dive into how values shape decision-making, and ultimately build your culture. And where companies often get this part wrong. As Ben says, true values take courage.
Find out more about Ben's work here;
Website > https://thecultureguy.co.uk/
Twitter > @The_Culture_Guy
Discover more about Lizzie here;
Website > https://libertymind.co.uk/
Twitter > @Lizzie_LibertyM
In this episode I’m joined by Kelly Jackson, Chief People Officer at Luno. For this water cooler conversation we get deep on the companies who too often use their culture for PR, and use social injustice as a chance to promote their brand.
You can find more about Kelly and Luno here;
Website > https://www.luno.com/en/gb
Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-jackson-a5310814/
As always you can find more about Lizzie's work here;
Website > https://libertymind.co.uk/
In this week’s episode of Watercooler Conversations I speak to Rupert Dean, CEO of X+Why. We speak openly about flexible working and inflexible working, and the resistance to change post pandemic. As well as some of the frustrations we have around the outdated mindsets to office working.
You can find more about XandWhy at;
Website > https://www.xandwhy.co.uk/
XandWhy Twitter > https://twitter.com/xandwhyspace
Rupert Dean > https://twitter.com/XandWhyCEO
As always you can find out more about Lizzie at;
Website > https://libertymind.co.uk/
Twitter > https://twitter.com/Lizzie_LibertyM
An intro into what you can expect from season sevens watercooler conversations. Get ready for deep conversations and telling it like it is.
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With so many possible disruptions to our future in this episode we delve into the topic of future planning with Debbie Seunarayan, founder of Gallus Consulting and author of Shapeshifter. In this episode we explore why so many businesses have been resistant to thinking about the future, and how a future mindset can not only help us adapt in an unpredictable world, but make us stronger in the present.
Discover Debbie at;
Gallus Consulting - https://gallusconsulting.com/
Read Shapeshift by Debbie Seunaryan - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1916119018
Follow Debbie on Twitter - @dseunarayan and @gallusconsult
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So far in this season, we’ve discussed how outward changes will impact the future of work. But what if in order for us to thrive in the future we need to change not just our mindset, but the very foundation that our businesses are built upon. In today’s episode, I’m talking about one of the biggest structures we all fall into without questioning it; hierarchy.
On this episode, I interview Robin Roth, Story Teller at TraidCraft about the self-management system of Holacracy, how they’ve been operating with it for two years, and why ditching the hierarchy may be the best thing any business can do.
Discover More About TraidCraft;
Website: https://www.traidcraftshop.co.uk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Traidcraft
Discover More About Holacracy here > https://www.holacracy.org/
Talk to Lizzie about self-management systems.
www.libertymind.co.uk
On this week’s episode I talk to Peter Scott about artificial intelligence and it’s impact on our workplaces. Peter Scott helps people understand what artificial intelligence is and how it will affect them. He’s written a book, given TEDx talks, and given evidence before an All-Party Parliamentary Group in the House of Lords. He’s got a master’s degree in Computer Science from Cambridge University and for over 30 years has worked for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s to support NASA’s exploration of space. In this interview we talk about how the AI revolution could dehumanise or rehumanise our workplaces.
Crisis of Control by Peter Scott Available on Amazon
Watch Peter's TEDx Talk
Learn More About Peter's Work https://humancusp.com/
Follow Peter on Twitter https://twitter.com/peterjscott
Listen to Peter's Podcast AI and You https://aiandyou.net/
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Today’s episode was mainly inspired by David Attenborough’s recent documentary on Netflix - A Life on Our Planet. For me personally, it was both harrowing and motivating; making me really want to understand what it is we can each do as individuals and businesses.
To help us on that journey, and what it means for the future, today I’m talking to Jake Fiennes Director of Holkham Nature Reserve & General Manager-Conservation Holkham Estate. Jake has been featured across the media for his passion and work in the conservation of the environment, and in this episode I’m talking to Jake about where our heads need to be at when it comes to future-proofing for the world we have created, and the changes that are yet to happen.
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Pre-COVID only 5% of the UK workforce worked remotely. Plus one in three flexible working requests were denied. Post-covid, it seems that now more businesses are waking up to the benefits of changing how we work. In this episode, I speak to Simon Chaplin from Greenstones Accountants about one of the most extreme forms of flexible working. Results only work environment. Together we dive into how this system has worked for Simon's business for 10 years and enabled him to create the company culture he really wanted. We talk about the benefits to the ROWE system, how the team got on board with it, and some of the initial issues that came up when adopting ROWE.
Connect with Simon at Greenstones;
Visit The Accountants Mastermind - https://theaccountantsmastermind.com/
Follow Simon on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SocksUpSimon
Join Simon on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/simon.chaplin.18
Resources mentioned in this podcast; * Book - Drive by Dan Pink * Book - Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It: The Results-Only Revolution * Book - The Five Dysfunctions of a Team * Book - 6 Types of Flexible Working Models to Improve Your Culture
An introduction to season six and why now is the best time to be thinking about what the next big impact could be on our businesses and our company cultures. In this first episode I reveal what season six is all about, the future, and why we need to look at emerging trends in order to remain agile and resilient. I delve into the shifts we've seen since COVID and how this disruption is the wake-up call we need in order to change for the better.
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On this week's episode I’m joined by Rebecca Lewis Smith who is co-founder and managing director of Fountain, an award-winning digital marketing agency. Her passion is for building an exceptional culture within the agency – looking beyond the traditional.
In this podcast we discuss how Rebecca has begun to implement an internal coaching culture, and the benefits it has brought the team and business during the covid-19 pandemic.
Rebecca Hosts a podcast on culture;
Culture Awesome https://www.cultureawesome.co.uk/
Discover more about Fountain's Culture;
https://www.fountainpartnership.co.uk/
Time to think by Nancy Cline (Book Mention)
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What if you changed your entire business and based it on a philosophy?
Today I’m speaking to Emily West, the Business Development Manager at Flocc; a creative marketing agency based in Cambridge and Norwich. Three years ago Flocc successfully adopted the Scandinavian concept of “Lagom” within the workplace. Meaning “not too much, not too little, just the right amount.”
In this episode we discuss the practical elements of how they went about creating a six hour day, and bringing the 'lagom' philosophy into their company culture.
Discover More About Flocc Here https://flocc.co/
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Book mention (Utopia for Realists Rutger Bregman)
Workplace wellbeing has been at the top of the agenda since the outbreak of covid-19. I think we can all agree it has been challenging for all of us in one way or another. For businesses who’s teams have been dispersed the emphasis on wellbeing has increased. In this week's episode I'm talking to Nic Marks, the CEO & Founder of Friday Pulse, the employee engagement survey that helps businesses quite literally keep their finger on the pulse when it comes to how their team is feeling. Today we’ll be delving into how a data led approach can help us learn more about employee happiness.
Try Friday Pulse here > https://www.fridaypulse.com/
Today we take the diversity angle a step further as we talk to Rachel-Morgan Trimmer a Neurodiversity Coach and Consultant who supports businesses in understanding neurodiversity and enabling them to build a more neurodiverse workforce. Whether you’re completely new to the neurodiverse topic, or are aware of what it means, this episode is about enlightening more organisations to understand why it’s essential to start embracing the full spectrum of a neurodiverse workforce.
Discover more about Rachel's work through her website; https://sparkleclass.com/
Follow Rachel on Twitter; https://twitter.com/SparkleClass
Discover more about Lizzie at Liberty Mind; https://libertymind.co.uk/
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In this episode I’m joined by Kirsty Hulse an organisational thought leader. Having built large global companies through innovative processes Kirsty is an expert in empowering winning teams, increasing creativity and innovation, developing professional confidence and resilience and powerful communication. Kirsty is the Founder of Roar Training and has incredible reputation for helping people to excel their confidence. If you haven’t discovered her yet, I’ve popped all of Kirstys links in the show notes, but I highly recommend you give her a follow. In this episode I ask Kirsty about how we can develop a culture for personal growth, so all of us can thrive in the workplace.
Discover Kirsty's Work at Roar Training > https://roar.training/
Follow Kirsty on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Kirsty_Hulse
Discover More About Lizzie and Liberty Mind > https://libertymind.co.uk/
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In the first episode of season five, I have the honour of taking to author and Silicon Valley Consultant Alex Pang about his new book SHORTER: How Working Less Will Revolutionise the Way Your Company Gets Things Done.
As many businesses begin to look at shorter work weeks or working days to become more agile to the post-coved workplace, we delve into the biggest questions around adopting a shorter work week. From the challenges businesses face, why some companies are reluctant to adapt, and some quick wins to help your business move to a shorter work week.
Shorter is available on Amazon Here
Follow Alex on Twitter > https://twitter.com/askpang
Contact Alex about his work here > http://www.strategy.rest/
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In this last episode of season four, I talk about some of the surprising views I still here on company culture - despite the fact there is so much data now available that shows a clear link between company culture and business success.
I cover the top three views I get most frustrated with as a culture consultant, and how it feels that everyone is suddenly waking up to the fact that company culture is important - more so when a crisis strikes!
Connect with me at;
Twitter > https://twitter.com/Lizzie_LibertyM
LinkedIn > https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
Website > https://libertymind.co.uk/
On this episode, I discuss the challenge of changing a company culture?
I highlight the arguments for both yes and no to changing a company culture, and some of the ways you can begin to make changes no matter the size of your organisation.
The event mentioned on this season can be found here >
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5-day-culture-change-program-with-liberty-mind-tickets-102420368078
If you'd like your company culture problem answered on this podcast, email lizzie@liberty mind.co.uk.
Twitter > @Lizzie_LibertyM
For more information about the work I do visit > https://libertymind.co.uk/
On this episode, I discuss the challenge of sub-cultures in a larger organisation.
I highlight why these sub-cultures can be a positive feature to help change or adapt an existing company culture, and why sometimes they can be detrimental to the overarching culture.
The event mentioned on this season can be booked here >
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5-day-culture-change-program-with-liberty-mind-tickets-102420368078
If you'd like your company culture problem answered on this podcast, email lizzie@liberty mind.co.uk.
Twitter > @Lizzie_LibertyM
For more information about the work I do visit > https://libertymind.co.uk/
Season four is a little different, as I answer you company culture questions!
On this episode, I discuss concepts that have the least impact on company culture, versus the concepts that have the biggest impact.
I highlight why these areas can often have low impact on changing a company culture, and where you should be putting some of your focussed time and energy onto the bigger things that really matter to your people.
If you'd like your company culture problem answered on this podcast, email lizzie@liberty mind.co.uk.
Twitter > @Lizzie_LibertyM
For more information about the work I do visit > https://libertymind.co.uk/
Season four is a little different, as I answer you company culture questions!
On this episode, I discuss why we need to be moving company culture up the agenda even in a time of crisis.
I highlight how company culture can help your business thrive post coronavirus, and give some food thought about how you can be using this time wisely to connect at a deeper level with your team.
If you'd like your company culture problem answered on this podcast, email lizzie@liberty mind.co.uk.
Twitter > @Lizzie_LibertyM
For more information about the work I do visit > https://libertymind.co.uk/
This week I speak to Pat Whelan, CEO and Co-Founder of Paddle HR about employee career pathing.
Rather than just helping employees up the career ladder, Pat talks about how organisations should also understand more about the talent in their company and help people to make lateral moves within the organisation.
If you work in HR, or are responsible for the growth of your people, this is one conversation you must listen to.
Discover more about Paddle HR at;
https://www.paddlehr.com/demo
https://twitter.com/PaddleHR
Follow Pat at;
https://twitter.com/patrickdwhelan
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This week on Make it Thrive: The Company Culture podcast I talk to William Stokes, Co-Founder of Co-Space, a network of serviced office spaces across the UK.
In today’s conversation we discuss the importance of an office environment, and what larger organisations can learn from the innovative spaces that are created by co-working groups.
Will shares his experience of why co-working spaces can help businesses gain global talent, and why more organisations need to consider the importance of their space.
You can find Will at;
Website: www.williamstokes.co.uk
Twitter : @mrwilliamstokes
Instagram: @mrwilliamstokes
You can find Lizzie at;
Website: www.libertymind.co.uk
Twitter: @Lizzie_LibertyM
On this week’s episode of Make it Thrive, I talk to to Bevis Moynan about how we can understand our team’s motivations and use that to build a better company culture.
Bevis is a trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming, Time Line Therapy, Senior Trainer of Motivational Mapping and author of Mapping Motivation for Coaching. He is the founder of Magenta Coaching Solutions, where his work involves helping people make transformational changes in their personal and professional life.
In this episode we delve deep into how our motivations have an impact on our work-life, and how we can create stronger organisations by understand people’s motivations.
You can find more about Bevis here;
Website: www.magentacs.co.uk
To learn more about Lizzie you can discover more here;
Website: https://libertymind.co.uk/
Twitter: @Lizzie_LibertyM
You need to know your mission and values before you can build a strong brand.
In this episode I talk to Liz Elcoate, Brand Designer, Consultant and Creative Director.
We talk about how businesses can align their culture with their brand to engage their team, and their customers.
We why businesses need diverse feedback on their company culture, and the benefits of an engaging culture handbook.
Find out more about Liz at;
Website: elizabethelcoate.com
Twitter: @liz_e
For more information about Lizzie visit;
Website: www.libertymind.co.uk
Twitter: @Lizzie_LibertyM
Learning and development is an essential part of a company culture, but making it relevant and engaging can be a challenge, especially when it comes to young talent. In this podcast I’m talking to Jackie Cooper The Entrepreneur’s Mentor and Empowerer about how businesses can try to develop a culture of learning. With Jackie’s wealth of experience, I know that you are all going to have some food for thought after this conversation.
Find Jackie at;
Twitter: @jjamcoops
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jjamcoops
Find Lizzie at;
Twitter: @Lizzie_LibertyM
Website: https://libertymind.co.uk/
Resources mentioned in this podcast include;
Sir Ken Robinson - Changing Education Paradigms
Grit: The Power of Resillience by Angela Duckworth
Welcome back to Make it Thrive, and the start of Season Three!
On this week’s podcast I’m joined by Tom Bool, Managing Director of Integro Languages Group.
Tom has been working in the languages industry for around 15 years and owns two niche language service companies, Integro and Lexxika.
In this conversation we discuss how being selective about clients and choosing a niche in the industry has enabled Tom to create his company culture.
You can find Tom at
Website: www.integrolanguages.com and www.lexxika.co
Twitter: twitter.com/TomBool
For more information about Lizzie visit
Website: www.libertymind.co.uk
Twitter: twitter.com/Lizzie_LibertyM
We all spend too much time inactive at work!
In this episode I talk to Floyd Sayers, Creative Director and Active Movement Consultant at Flomotion Studios.
We delve into the topic of movement, and discuss why we’re still chained to our desk. Floyd also gives us some tips on how to can create a better culture of movement in the workplace.
You can find more about Floyd and his work at;
Website: https://flomotionstudio.com
Twitter: @FlomotionStudio
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flomotionstudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flomotion_studio/
For more information about Lizzie and Liberty Mind visit;
Website: https://libertymind.co.uk/
Twitter: @Lizzie_LibertyM
On this week’s episode we cover the topic of recognising toxic company cultures. How do you know during an interview that the company you're going to work at, is going to be a good place to work?
I talk to Jessica Hodkinson, Freelance Content Marketing Specialist, who has first-hand experience working across global companies.
I’m sure many of us can relate to Jessica’s experience. You start at a company and it seems great, but then the rose tinted glasses come off and it doesn’t appear quite as positive as you first imagined.
For more information about Jessica follow her on;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-hodkinson-82173511/
Twitter: @onlineprpixie and
For more information about Liberty Mind, visit;
www.libertymind.co.uk
Twitter: @Lizzie_LM
This week I’ve got a real treat for you guys today because this company that I’m talking to have been voted as one of the best places to work in the UK. So on this episode I’m talking to Luke Kyte, Head of Operations as Reddico who’s going to tell us all about their award winning culture and reveal what they’ve done to get there.
Where You Can Find Luke;
www.reddico.co.uk
Twitter > @lukekyte101
When You Can Find Lizzie;
https://libertymind.co.uk/
Twitter > @Lizzie_LibertyM
On this weeks episode I’m talking to Amy Bull Creative Content Manager at Media Matters. Today we’re diving into the topic of being a working parent, and whether organisations are doing enough to support parents in the workplace.
As so many of you listening are probably juggling the life of a parent and a career, I hope that this conversation today gives you some practical tips, and if you’ve heard anything that you’d love to comment on please do give us a tweet on send me an email.
Where You Can Find Amy;
www.mediamatter-pr.co.uk
Twitter > @AmyBullContent
Where You Can Find Lizzie;
https://libertymind.co.uk/
Twitter > @Lizzie_LibertyM
This week I’m talking to Charles Cammiade from Reio HR about the challenges of cultural diversity in the workplace. Charles has lived and worked in many countries around the world and has first-hand experience of not only working in a diverse team but also building a diverse team. In this episode we’re covering how it feels to work in diverse company cultures, and the strategies you can use to enhance collaboration with diverse teams.
https://reiohr.com/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
We’re back with Season Two.
On today’s episode I’m talking to Drew Pontikis, Software Test Practice Manager at DisplayLink, about the benefits of building communities of practice within a company culture, and how it can dramatically improve learning and development.
Drew will reveal the concept of communities of practice, how this theory can support team development, and some top tips for establishing your own community in your company culture.
Drew’s Twitter - @drew060609
Book mentioned about Communities of Practice is -
Building Successful Communities of Practice by Emily Webber.
In the last episode of Make it Thrive, I roundup season one and reveal why I'm so passionate about company culture, and why more organisations need to start seeing company culture as a valauble part of their business.
Discover more about what I'm doing around company culture at Liberty Mind > https://libertymind.co.uk/
Twitter; https://twitter.com/Lizzie_LibertyM
In this weeks episode of Make it Thrive, I speak to Charlotte Farrell, a transformation consultant who has worked in varied corporate company cultures. So in today’s talk we discuss whether the company culture in a corporate world can really be changed.
You can discover more about Charlotte and her work through her website and LinkedIn.
www.charlottefarrell.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-farrell-assoc-cipd-89108626
If you’d like to learn more about building a company culture you really want. Download my free ebook from the Liberty Mind website.
https://libertymind.co.uk/how-to-build-the-company-culture-you-really-want/
In episode six of Make it Thrive, I talk to Dean Lynn, managing director of Trusted Media. Dean has spent over fifteen years in marketing, so in today’s talk we discuss the common dilemma of agency burn out and how talking and how fast paced company cultures impact our wellbeing.
You can find out more about Dean and his teams work at;
https://trustedmedia.co.uk/
https://twitter.com/deanlynn
Don't forget to join us in the company culture conversation;
https://libertymind.co.uk/
https://twitter.com/LibertyMind_
In episode five of Make it Thrive I talk to Soma Ghosh, Careers Adviser and Career Counsellor, and founder of the career happiness podcast. In this weeks chat I talk to Soma about the impact of company culture on mental health, and what organisations should be doing to support employees in the workplace.
Soma touches on her personal experience as an employee experiencing different company cultures.
You can keep up with Soma on the following channels;
Website: www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com
Twitter: @sgcareers27
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Career-happiness-mentor-147585885401916/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerhappinessmentor/
In Episode four of Make it Thrive I talking to Paddy Moogan, CoFounder of Aira, a digital marketing agency based in Milton Keynes. They’ve recently won large marketing agency of the year so a big congratulations to the team.
In today’s chat, Paddy and I are going to discuss how they’re managing their company culture through growth and how a company culture can support a business through turbulent times.
You can discover more about Aira’s company culture on their channels.
Website: https://www.aira.net
Twitter: @paddymoogan
In this episode I talk to Zoe Whitman, Founder of bookkeeping practice, But the Books. Zoe shares her experience in the financial sector. We discuss the pitfalls of company culture in this sector, and how she’s using her previous experiences to navigate her own company’s culture.
Website: www.butthebooks.co.uk
Twitter: @but_the_books
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In this episode I talk to Lee Carnihan at Curveball Media about their six hour day.
We dive into why they chose six hours, how it’s impacted their company culture and the impact it has had on their people and their business.
Lee has written a number of blogs on the six hour day, including what he’s learned from working a six-hour day.
https://www.curveball-media.co.uk/what-i-learned-working-a-six-hour-day/
Find out more about Curveball Media;
Website:
https://www.curveball-media.co.uk/what-i-learned-working-a-six-hour-day/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Curveballmedia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CurveballMedia/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/curveballmedia/
If you’re also interested in finding a flexible working model for your company culture download my guide;
https://libertymind.co.uk/6-types-of-flexible-working-models/
In this short episode I introduce exactly why Make it Thrive was created, and how it will help inspire you to create a unique company culture. I’ve got a few teaser snippets from upcoming episodes so you can get a real feel for how this season is going to pan out.
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