Ways to Change the Workplace with Prina Shah: Recent Episodes
Prina Shah
This podcast is all about helping you to find Ways to Change the Workplace. We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be! Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes. I am Prina Shah, I am a Global Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams. My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures. Thank you for tuning in! Prina (can't wait to share great things with you) Shah
In this episode, Prina Shah dives into the topic of office gossip—what it is, how it harms workplace culture, and most importantly, how to manage it. Prina shares two powerful quotes to frame the conversation: "Those who gossip to you, gossip about you" and "Loose lips sink ships." She highlights why gossip can be detrimental and provides a three-step framework to evaluate whether or not you should engage in a conversation that may be gossip:
- Is it true?
- Would you say this to the person directly?
- Is it beneficial for you to know this information?
Prina also differentiates between gossip and debriefing, encouraging listeners to reflect on whether their workplace conversations are helpful and constructive or harmful and toxic. This episode is packed with practical insights to help you steer clear of gossip and maintain a healthier, more positive work environment.
Key Takeaways:
- Gossip erodes trust and damages workplace culture.
- Evaluate conversations using Prina’s three-step framework.
- Understand the difference between debriefing (a healthy communication practice) and gossiping.
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Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
Prina delves into one of the most crucial, yet often misunderstood, skills for any CEO: how to lead the room with presence and purpose.
Prina breaks down actionable, practical strategies to help you, as a CEO or executive, own the room—not because of your title, but through intentional actions, thoughtful pauses, and inspiring leadership. These are not just theoretical ideas; they’re techniques Prina has successfully used in her work with top executive teams.
Key Takeaways:
- Enter Like You Belong There:
- Command attention with purpose, pausing as you enter to set the tone for the room without arrogance.
- Lead With Questions, Not Answers:
- Avoid the "Hippo Effect" and shift the focus to the collective intelligence of the room. Ask thought-provoking, open-ended questions that challenge assumptions.
- Own Your Silences:
- Silence is a powerful tool that forces deep thinking and enhances the impact of your words. Practice waiting before speaking again to give people the space they need to contribute meaningfully.
- Use Stories to Control the Narrative:
- People remember stories, not data. Craft compelling narratives to illustrate your vision and inspire your team.
- Take the Room's Pulse, Then Set the Tone:
- As a CEO, you’re not just reacting to the room—you control the atmosphere. Whether calming or energising, lead like a thermostat, not a thermometer.
- Leave Before You’re Done:
- Whenever possible, conclude while the energy is high, leaving the room wanting more. This empowers your team to take ownership and continue without your constant presence.
Why This Matters:
If you don’t learn how to lead the room, the room will lead you. You risk losing control of the conversation, decision-making processes, and, ultimately, your organisation’s direction. But if you master these techniques, you’ll not only inspire loyalty and engagement but also create a culture of innovation and strategic thinking that cascades down through every level of your business.
Get In Touch:
If you’re a CEO or executive looking to elevate your leadership and bring your team to new heights, Prina is here to help. These techniques aren’t just theoretical—they’re proven strategies that will transform the way your team responds to your leadership.
Reach out to Prina to develop your executive team into a high-performance, cohesive unit that drives results and creates a legacy. You’ve already got the title—now it’s time to own the room. Find all the details below.
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Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
In this insightful episode of the Ways to Change the Workplace podcast, host Prina Shah welcomes back Aadil Abbas, financial planner and co-owner of Own Financial Planning in Sydney. Together, they tackle one of the most significant life events – family planning – and its impact on careers, finances, and emotional well-being.
Adil shares practical financial tips for navigating the costs of starting and raising a family, including budgeting for planned and unplanned expenses, stress-testing your lifestyle on a single income, and understanding the financial implications of reduced income. He also discusses the importance of investment structures like bonds and the value of family support in managing childcare costs.
Prina brings her expertise as a leadership coach, emphasising the importance of resetting workplace expectations, planning for a return to work, and the mental adjustment required after becoming a parent. Together, they stress the importance of financial wellness in the workplace, calling for more open discussions about financial planning as a critical part of employee well-being.
Key Takeaways:
- Raising a child can cost between $750,000 to $1 million in Australia by the time they turn 18.
- Plan your finances ahead of starting a family – not just when the baby arrives.
- Create a budget that includes planned expenses and a buffer for unplanned, emotional purchases.
- Stress-test your spending plan on a single income to prepare for potential financial changes.
- Seek family support to manage childcare costs, which can be a significant financial burden.
- Explore investment options like education and investment bonds to save for big-ticket items like school fees.
- Financial planning in the workplace should extend beyond basic parental leave discussions to cover employees’ overall financial well-being.
Connect with Adil Abbas:
- Past episodes with Aadil.
- Own Financial Planning
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Emotional Contagion at Work
In this solo episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, your host, Prina Shah, dives into the fascinating and impactful topic of emotional contagion in the workplace. Emotions are contagious, and the emotional climate of a team can directly influence workplace culture, productivity, and morale.
Key takeaways from this episode:
- What is emotional contagion?: It's the phenomenon where one person's emotions spread to others, whether positive or negative.
- Examples of emotional contagion: A positive, enthusiastic leader can uplift the team, while a stressed or frustrated manager can create a toxic atmosphere.
- Analogies to understand emotional contagion: Think of it as a ripple effect, emotional weather, or even a virus that spreads through the workplace.
- How emotional contagion shapes organisational culture: Positive emotional contagion can foster creativity, trust, and collaboration, while negative emotional contagion leads to absenteeism, high turnover, and stress.
- Practical tips to combat negative emotional contagion:
- Identify the source of negative emotions
- Encourage open communication and psychological safety
- Model positive behaviours and provide resources like stress management workshops
- Implement regular check-ins, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence training
- Recognise and appreciate employees to maintain a positive environment
By understanding and managing emotional contagion, you can build a healthier workplace where everyone thrives.
Resources mentioned:
- Prina's 1:1 meeting planner – Email to request a free copy!
- Emotional contagion training sessions – Contact Prina for team optimisation or leadership workshops via the details below.
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Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
Host: Joeri (Yuri) Schilders has the mic in this ep!
Guest: Prina Shah, Organisational Development Specialist, Consultant, Coach
This episode was originally on Joeri’s The Rebel Rules podcast. As Prina delves though past interviews for the launch of her upcming book Make Work Meaningful she shares this ep. with you too.Join Prina's Book Launch Team
Joeri sat down with moi, Prina Shah, a consultant, coach, and expert in organisational development, to dive deep into the complexities of company culture. Prina, who has over two decades of experience working with leaders, organisations, and teams, shares her insights on how culture impacts the way we work and how it shapes our experiences in the workplace.
Key Highlights:
- What is Organisational Culture?
- Symbols, Systems, and Structures
- Top-Down vs Grassroots Change
- The Role of Leadership
- Psychological Contracts and Purpose
Questions to Reflect On:
- What is the culture like in your organisation, and how does it impact your daily work?
- Do you believe your company’s values align with your personal values and purpose?
- How can leadership and employees collaborate to drive meaningful cultural change?
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Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
In this solo episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, Prina Shah, a global leadership coach, consultant, trainer, keynote speaker, and podcaster, introduces her upcoming self-published book, Make Work Meaningful: How to Create a Culture That Leaves a Legacy.
Prina shares the inspiration behind her book, rooted in her personal experiences and her father’s challenging work life as a migrant. She reflects on her journey from corporate life to becoming a consultant dedicated to helping workplaces become better environments.
Prina discusses the structure of her book, which is divided into three parts:
1. discovering your legacy,
2. creating a culture of legacy,
3. and sustaining that legacy.
She highlights key chapters, such as "The Missing Piece," "Discovering Your Rudder," and "Leading with a Head, Heart, and Backbone," and explains the practical approach of the book, including case studies, stories, and activities at the end of each chapter.
Prina invites listeners to join her book launch squad and emphasizes the importance of making work meaningful together. She encourages listeners to connect with her on LinkedIn and Instagram for more updates.
Key Takeaways:
- Make Work Meaningful is a practical guide that helps individuals and organizations create a legacy through meaningful work.
- The book is divided into three parts, focusing on discovering, creating, and sustaining a legacy.
- Prina's personal experiences and corporate background inspired her to write this book, which offers practical tools and insights for workplace culture change.
Join the Book Launch Squad: Help Prina make work meaningful by joining her book launch squad. Details are in the show notes.
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Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
In this episode, Prina Shah addresses a common challenge faced by many leaders—conflict aversion. If you find yourself struggling to have difficult conversations, this episode is for you. Prina explains what conflict aversion is and how it negatively impacts your professional reputation and the trust of your team. She provides actionable advice on how to overcome this challenge and emphasizes the importance of addressing issues head-on for the benefit of yourself, your team, and your organizational culture.
Key Topics Covered:
- Understanding Conflict Aversion:
- Definition and implications of conflict aversion.
- The negative impact on professional reputation and team trust.
- The Importance of Addressing Conflict:
- Why avoiding conflict makes situations worse.
- The necessity of advocating for yourself and your team.
- Practical Tips for Leaders:
- How to know when it's time to have a difficult conversation.
- The 48-hour rule for addressing issues that keep you up at night.
- Tools and Resources:
- Introduction to Prina’s script planner and other tools for tough conversations.
- The Benefits of Healthy Conflict:
- How addressing conflict positively impacts you, your team, and your organizational culture.
- Encouragement to embrace and resolve conflicts constructively.
Quotes to Remember:
- "Conflict aversion is your inability to have tough conversations at the right time."
- "Once you lose the trust of your team, it's a steep climb to regain it."
- "If a conversation is on your mind for more than 48 hours, it's time to act."
If you found this episode insightful, please share it with other leaders who might benefit from it. Connect with Prina on LinkedIn and Instagram for more valuable tips on leadership and workplace culture. Don’t forget to subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates and resources.
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Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
Today, we have Jeff Skipper, joining us all the way from Calgary, Alberta. Jeff is a renowned expert in accelerating change with over 25 years of experience working with top-tier clients like IBM, Suncorp, Goldman Sachs, and the Salvation Army. He holds a master's degree in organizational psychology, is a certified change management professional, and the author of "Dancing with Disruption."
In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology behind why humans in the workplace resist change, even in a world that glorifies innovation and continuous improvement. Jeff shares his valuable insights on how to maximize the potential for people to flourish during change, rather than freeze or flee. We discuss the critical differences between change management and project management, the importance of addressing the emotional impact of change, and how to create a culture where discomfort is seen as a catalyst for growth.
Key Topics Covered:
- The Psychology of Change Resistance
- Difference Between Change Management and Project Management
- Creating a Supportive Change Culture
- Aligning Change Initiatives with Company Culture
- The Role of Middle Managers in Change
- Leveraging Resistance as a Source of Learning
- Effective Change Communication
Quotes to Remember:
- "In a world that glorifies innovation and continuous improvement, why do humans in the workplace still resist change?"
- "Change management focuses on the people side of change, whereas project management is all about tasks and timelines."
- "We need to make failure acceptable and provide the necessary support for people to feel safe during change."
More about Jeff:Jeff Skipper is an expert in accelerating change. For more than 25 years, clients such as IBM, Suncorp, Goldman Sachs, and The Salvation Army have engaged him to achieve dramatic results during strategic transformation. Jeff holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology, is a Certified Change Management Professional, and the author of Dancing with Disruption.
Links:
Web: jeffskipperconsulting.com
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jskipper/
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Sulking: The Silent Saboteur of Workplace Harmony
Host: Prina Shah
Episode Summary: In this episode of the "Ways to Change the Workplace" podcast, host Prina Shah dives deep into the topic of sulking, a passive-aggressive behaviour that silently sabotages workplace harmony. Prina explores the psychological roots of sulking, its impact on personal and professional relationships, and provides actionable strategies to address and overcome this destructive behaviour.
Key Takeaways:
- Definition and Understanding Sulking: Learn what sulking is, its psychological underpinnings, and how it manifests in both personal and professional settings.
- The Impact of Sulking: Discover how sulking can lead to increased stress, anxiety, decreased productivity, and strained relationships.
- Personal and Workplace Examples: Hear real-life examples of sulking, including Prina's personal experiences and workplace scenarios that highlight the detrimental effects of this behaviour.
- Strategies to Address Sulking: Get practical tips and strategies for addressing sulking, whether you are the sulker or the one affected by it.
- Creating a Healthy Work Environment: Understand the importance of fostering a transparent and communicative workplace culture to prevent sulking and promote overall well-being.
Quotes from the Episode:
- "Sulking is more than just a bad mood – it's a form of emotional manipulation that can wreak havoc in both personal and professional relationships."
- "Sulking is like a festering wound. Ignored, it only gets worse and spreads, affecting not just the wound itself but the entire body."
- "If you continue to sulk, it's like driving with the handbrake on, causing unnecessary strain and damage to other people and your relationships."
Share your thoughts and experiences on sulking by connecting with Prina on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via her website.
Let’s unite against sulking and promote a culture of open communication and respect in the workplace.
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Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
In this thought-provoking episode, Aadil Abbas introduces the noivel concept of a "work optional lifestyle," challenging the traditional notion of retirement. Instead of ceasing work at a predetermined age, this approach empowers individuals to choose their transition based on financial readiness and personal preferences.
Have you ever considered this for yourself?
Key Discussion Points:
- Redefining Retirement: Discover how advancements in healthcare and increased life expectancy are reshaping retirement from a fixed endpoint to a flexible phase. Learn how this shift allows for a more personalised approach to leaving the workforce.
- Financial Preparedness: Aadil explains the importance of building multiple income streams—savings, investments, part-time work, government benefits, and more—to sustain a work optional lifestyle.
- HR’s Role: Explore how HR professionals can support employees in planning for a work optional lifestyle. .
- Creating a Meaningful Work-Life Balance: Learn how redefining retirement as a work optional lifestyle can transform your relationship with work. Rather than viewing work as a mandatory obligation, it becomes a choice driven by personal fulfilment and financial goals.
Join us as we delve into the future of retirement planning and discover how embracing a work optional lifestyle can lead to a more fulfilling and sustainable work-life balance. This episode is packed with insights that will inspire you to take control of your financial future and create a legacy of meaningful work.
Tune in to explore these ideas and more, and start reimagining your path to retirement today!
Here are past episodes with Aadil.Get in touch with Aadil.
00:01:24 - Financial Wellness and the Cost of Living
00:01:45 - Focus on Retirement
00:02:07 - Welcoming Adil Abbas
00:02:27 - The Concept of Retirement
00:02:48 - Aging and Working Longer
00:03:09 - Generational Needs in the Workplace
00:03:30 - Financial Planning for Retirement
00:03:50 - Stress and Excitement about Retirement
00:04:22 - Advances in Healthcare and Life Expectancy
00:04:54 - Changing the Perception of Retirement
00:05:05 - Work Optional Lifestyle
00:05:55 - Phased Retirement
00:06:06 - New Concept: Work Optional Lifestyle
00:07:06 - Supporting Career Development
00:08:00 - Portfolio of Careers
00:08:36 - Multiple Income Streams
00:09:16 - Creating a Work-Optional Lifestyle Now
00:09:38 - Employee Experience and Work-Optional Lifestyle
00:09:58 - Philosophical Question: Working to
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Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
Lisa Leong, is a multifaceted professional who wears many hats with finesse. You may well know her from ABC’s Radio show This Working Life, through to her many TV and Conference appearances. She handed the mic over to me.
We discuss her portfolio career from her journey as an author to her roles as a facilitator, MC, and speaker, Lisa shares invaluable lessons from her diverse career.
Key Takeaways:
- Compassionate Facilitation: The importance of empathy and presence in effective facilitation.
- Portfolio Career Defined: Understanding the benefits and challenges of managing multiple professional roles.
- Investing in Yourself: The significance of continuous self-improvement and skill development.
- Career Exploration: How volunteering and side hustles can enrich your career journey.
- Managing Burnout: Techniques like meditation, mindfulness, and setting boundaries to prevent stress.
- Embracing Individuality: The power of being your authentic self in the workplace.
- Tech Sabbath: Taking breaks from technology to rejuvenate and manage overwhelm.
- Hyper-Personalisation: The growing need for tailored experiences in the workplace to foster a supportive environment.
This episode went beyond expectations, and I am grateful to Lisa for trusting me with the mic. We covered sooooooooo much. Tune in to gain practical insights and tips on balancing a portfolio career while maintaining your well-being and individuality (and so much more.)
Connect with Lisa.
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Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
In this solo episode of "The Ways to Change Your Workplace Podcast," your host Prina Shah discusses why organizations shouldn't act like families.
Drawing from her experience working with a CEO to change organizational culture, she emphasizes the challenges that arise when a workplace adopts a "family culture."
Tune in to gain valuable insights on creating a positive work environment that fosters growth and success.
[00:01:33] Why organizations shouldn't act like a family.
[00:08:02] Professional vs. familial relationships.
[00:09:29] Family mindset in organizations.
[00:13:17] Our company is not a family.
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Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
This week, we've turned the tables on prina and instead of being the interviewer... she's the interviewee! Mel Loy has stepped in this week to do a second week of absolute comms gold, interviewing me to discuss all things change communication.
My extensive background of over 20 plus years in the corporate world plus leading teams in strategic people and culture roles, focusing on culture change, leadership development, and change management have all placed her me the best position to talk on leadership comms today.
Especially as I understand the challenges that today's workforce face and I bring a wealth of practical experience as well as fun and corporate knowledge to support you in developing the right kind of workplace with you.
Mel asked me to share some fantastic insights into the power of leadership communication and how poor communication can disrupt teams. I shared a really great framework for leaders to think about when communicating with their teams.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Change Isn't Hard! Mel's book
- Follow and learn from Mel:
- Less Chatter, More Matter Podcast
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Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
In this episode, Prina addresses the issue of conflicting messages within executive teams and the impact it has on organizational communication.
She emphasizes the importance of executives aligning on decisions, implementation strategies, and communication plans to avoid corporate whispers and confusion among employees.
By ensuring consistent messaging across departments, executives can create a more harmonious and efficient workplace environment.
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Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
Join me in this episode of "Ways to Change the Workplace" with the amazing Vicki Main as we discuss maintaining momentum with discernment in the workplace.
- Learn about the importance of separating truths from untruths in decision-making.
- Discover practical strategies to cultivate better discernment in professional pursuits.
- Hear inspiring stories and insights from Vicky's amazing journey and experiences.
Listen to the full episode for valuable tips and advice on creating a positive workplace culture and achieving your goals.
Timestamps:
[00:01:02] Maintaining momentum with discernment.
[00:06:41] Maintaining Momentum Mindset with Discernment.
[00:10:59] Discerning truth from untruths.
[00:15:04] Ego and power of intention.
[00:18:39] Using discernment in responses.
[00:20:41] Conflict resolution in the workplace.
[00:26:32] Creating sustained momentum in life.
[00:29:51] Self-belief and unsolicited advice.
[00:33:38] Making Decisive Actions
[00:34:30] Self-publishing success stories.
[00:39:24] Self-care and positivity.
[00:44:29] Workplace culture and equal pay.
[00:46:16] Building online presence effectively.
More About Vicki Main:
Vicki Main GAICD is a Director, International Speaker, Author, Podcast Host, Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile® Master Trainer & Executive Coach.
Vicki is an award winning Lecturer, Director of VLM Coaching and Training specialists and a Master Trainer of the Eckerd College Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile (EMP) strengths-based tool and has supported over 3000+ entrepreneurs in Australia and coached several hundred people to achieve impactful results.
With over 20 years spent in corporate, educational, training and leadership roles in the UK and Australia, Vicki has depth and breadth of expertise in helping small business owners and organisations grow their businesses.
Vicki is the co-author of The Momentum Mindset book and has created many inspirational learning and development programs. In addition Vicki is the host of the Get Unstuck Fast! Viscosity Podcast helping people become unstuck and creating massive action. Guests on the show share practical tips and real-life experience about how they got out of negative situations or circumstances to live their best life on their terms.
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Sometimes we loose out sh1t at work. Here's one way not to.
From Instagram direct messages to your ears in this episode.
I posted this on Instagram recently and the amount of DMs I received were a sign that we often do lose our temper or get angry at work. We're human and have flaws.
I have been there and done that too.
In this episode of the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast I share a Zen Story of Anger Management which has helped me. The full story it in the shownotes, it's a must read and good 2 minutes of your time! But first, tune in to this episode and then tell us...
What other ways do you manage your anger?
Explore the art of anger management with a Zen story shared on the episode. Discover the power of letting go and holding on as illustrated by two monks and a woman at a riverbank. Reflect on what you need to leave at the riverbed and what is worth holding onto in your journey towards better anger management.
Here is the full story: https://www.alphahome.org/two-monks-and-a-woman/
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Discover the keys to balancing the demanding roles of parent and caregiver in our insightful discussion with financial planner Aadil Abbas from Own Financial Planning in Sydney.
Learn practical strategies to navigate the financial and emotional challenges faced by the sandwich generation—those in their 40s and 50s who are simultaneously supporting their children and aging parents. We take a deep dive into significant expenses, such as private school fees and medical care costs, and stress the importance of proactive financial planning. Aadil also shares his expertise on how workplace policies like carer's leave and flexible work options can provide essential support during these peak income-earning years.
We break down the necessity of having crucial conversations, both in the workplace and at home. From addressing well-being needs with your employer to planning advanced care with your parents, the episode underscores the importance of open and proactive communication.
Aadil's invaluable insights not only highlight the financial aspects but also the emotional and practical considerations of managing dual responsibilities.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone caught in the middle of generational caregiving, offering actionable advice and heartfelt reflections to help you navigate this complex life stage - and workplaces MUST tune in to support their workforce.
EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS
(0:00:06) - Managing the Sandwich Generation Dilemma
Financial and emotional strain of sandwich generation caring for children and aging parents, proactive planning and workplace policies.
(0:09:59) - Conversations on Work and Family
Addressing well-being needs at work and having advanced care plan conversations with parents are crucial.
Tune into past episodes with wonderful Aadil.
Money Smart site: https://moneysmart.gov.au/about-us
Learn more about Aadil and connect with him on LinkedIn
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Today, we tackle a crucial topic that may be uncomfortable but essential for creating a thriving work environment - the five ways you might be unintentionally killing your workplace culture.
- Micromanagement: We discuss how micromanagement, although seemingly ensuring correctness, can stifle team spirit and erode trust and autonomy. Drawing on sociologist Max Weber's theory of bureaucracy and Patrick Lencioni's concept of trust, we emphasize the importance of empowering teams and fostering trust through autonomy.
- Lack of Transparency: We highlight the negative impact of a lack of transparency on creating a culture of uncertainty and mistrust. Referencing David Rock's SCARF model and the Fair Process Effect, we stress the significance of transparency in building fairness and inclusivity within the workplace.
- Ignoring Employee Feedback: We explore the consequences of ignoring employee feedback, emphasizing the importance of creating a participative culture where employees feel valued and heard. Drawing on Kurt Lewin's change management model and the Hawthorne studies, we underscore the value of feedback loops for continuous improvement and employee satisfaction.
- Promoting the Wrong People: We discuss the detrimental effects of promoting individuals based solely on tenure rather than merit and alignment with company values. Referencing the Peter Principle and Jim Collins' concept of getting the right people on the bus, we advocate for promoting individuals who not only perform well but also champion the organization's culture and values.
- Overemphasis on Short-Term Results: We address the risks of prioritizing short-term gains over long-term culture sustainability. Drawing on the collapse of Enron as a case study, we emphasize the importance of balancing short-term results with long-term goals and nurturing team well-being and growth.
It's never too late to course correct and make intentional changes to enhance your workplace culture. If you found this episode valuable, share it with your colleagues, leave a review, and continue the conversation with me on social media or via email. Stay tuned for more insightful discussions on transforming workplace culture in the next episode. Thank you for tuning in!
00:00:00 - Introduction to Workplace Culture Optimization
00:02:05 - Micromanagement: The Culture Killer
00:04:03 - Lack of Transparency Breeds Mistrust
00:06:02 - Ignoring Employee Feedback: A Demotivating Factor
00:08:02 - Promoting the Right People for Cultural Fit
00:10:00 - Balancing Short-Term Results with Long-Term Culture Vision
00:11:03 - Conclusion and Call to Action
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Show Summary:I had the pleasure of interviewing my good friend Mel Loy, a global expert in change communication. Mel recently published her book, "Change Isn't Hard: A Practical Playbook for People-Centred Change Communication," which fills a significant gap in the market by focusing on effective communication strategies during organizational change.
This is a MUST LISTEN to episode!
Contact Mel: https://au.linkedin.com/in/melanieloy Buy Change Isn't Hard - the BEST book on change and communications by Mel Loy: https://www.amazon.com.au/Change-Isnt-Hard-people-centred-communication/dp/B0CX4KG6L9
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast and Host
00:01:01 - Special Guest Introduction: Mel Loy
00:02:27 - The Missing Book on Change Communication
00:03:37 - Differentiating Internal Comms and Change Comms
00:05:36 - Understanding Change Fatigue
00:07:04 - The Illusion of Communication in Leadership
00:08:40 - The Three T's of Trust in Communication
00:11:13 - The Concept of Nemawashi
00:13:22 - Addressing Different Change Personality Types
00:15:11 - Importance of Comprehensive Change Plans
00:17:39 - Writing from the Reader's Perspective
00:20:29 - Case Study: Kmart's Transformation
00:23:16 - Magic Wand Question: Emotional Intelligence Training
00:24:39 - Closing Remarks and Call to Action
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Are you a culprit of Destination Addiction?
I wanna talk to you about a concept called destination addiction, and destination addiction is exactly that.
We are destined for something, and we're addicted to get there no matter what cost.
Now I see that happening very much so in the workplace, and it's a difficult thing that happens because of the fact that you have your strategic plans.
You've got all of your work plans for the year ready to go and to achieve all of the things that you want to.
But once you've achieved something, you jump on to the next goal, to the next project, to the next milestone, you don't stop. You don't take stock of what has been.
One really big risk for organizations that often happens is not stopping to pause to learn from the lessons of the project that has just been, to document it, and then to move on to the next thing.
So my question to you is: Are you a culprit of destination addiction?
If you are, what are you gonna do about it?
Let me know!
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Uncover the keys to a seamless career transition and grasp the financial strategies that can keep you buoyant even as you pivot to new professional horizons. Join me, Prina Shah, alongside my financial planning guru friend, Aadil Abbas, as we weave together the narratives of our own career shifts and distill the essence of financial resilience that supported our journeys.
From the heart of Sydney, Aadil offers candid insights into his leap from wealth management to management consulting, emphasizing the skills that cross the divide between industries and bolster both career growth and financial acumen.
We map out the financial planning techniques crucial for anyone eyeing a career change or embarking on an entrepreneurial endeavor.
Discover how to craft a robust emergency fund, a savvy spending plan, and the significance of realistic income forecasting.
Plus, we'll share leadership tips to help you dive into your new industry with confidence.
If you're on the cusp of change or simply striving to enhance your financial know-how, this podcast is your compass to navigate the unknown waters of career transformation.
EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS
(0:00:06) - Career Change Stories
Financial well-being in the workplace, career transitions, and breaking the taboo around money discussions with a management consultant's personal narrative.
(0:12:35) - Career Transition Financial Planning Tips
Strategies for financial stability during career changes, including emergency fund, realistic income expectations, and leadership tips for preparation.
(0:17:31) - Navigating Career Changes With Ease
Preparation is key for a smooth career transition, as discussed with Adil, emphasizing homework and groundwork.
Tune into past episodes with wonderful Aadil.
https://www.waystochangetheworkplace.com/118-financial-wellbeing-and-work-with-aadil-abbas-and-prina-shah/
Money Smart site: https://moneysmart.gov.au/about-us
Learn more about Aadil: https://ownfinancialplanning.com.au/#!/team
And connect with him on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/aadilabbas
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Do you know the difference between training and facilitation?
They are hugely different skills which many don't consider.
In this episode I share a recent client project that I worked on to upskill their internal trainers in the art of facilitation.
I share my secrets of facilitation with you.
I also have my faciltiator mates Chris Fenning, Shani Wende, Bethan Winn, Julissa Shrewsbury, Fran McCormack, Yoke Van Dam, Aden Date join me to add their perspectives.
This is a very practical ep. that you do not want to miss!
Learn more about my guests:
Chris Fenning https://nl.linkedin.com/in/chris-fenning
Shani Wende https://au.linkedin.com/in/shaniwende
Bethan Winn https://au.linkedin.com/in/bethanwinn
Julissa Shrewsbury https://au.linkedin.com/in/julissashrewsbury
Fran McCormack https://au.linkedin.com/in/fran-cormack-icf-acc-a605624
Yoke Van Dam https://za.linkedin.com/in/yokevandam
Aden Date https://au.linkedin.com/in/adendate
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Joeri is a frientor of mine. He is one of the most creative people that I know and you need to know about him too!
I speak with Joeri about the need for video communication in today's workplace. Ironic - I know this is an audio format!
I ask Joeri questions around:
- Embracing Virtual Communication
- Building a Video-Centric Work Culture
- Overcoming Video Conferencing Fatigue
- Inclusive Communication through Video
- Effective Use of Visual Content
- Technology Adoption Challenges
- Measuring the Impact of Video Communication
- Balancing In-Person and Virtual Interaction
- The Future of Workplace Communication
- And last but not least, you have to hear Joeri's answer to "if you had a magic wand, what is one way Joeri that you would change the way of the workplace?"
Check Out Joeri here:
His studio: www.themagicsauce.com/studio
His LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/joerischilders
Learn about Loom: https://www.loom.com/
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Is your performance and management system really serving you well?
Is your performance and management system enabling or disabling conversations to happen between managers and employees?
Is your performance and management system optmising your culture?
Truth is, many performance and management systems are not filling the needs of all of the above and are often a system that is placed by human resources in order for them to:
- Track the completion rates of your performance plans.
- Track the development plans to link in to their learning and development.
- Report to the Executive on areas which are not complying.
Instead of such an honourous tool, why not consider another way?
Listen in to what I have to share and let me know what you think...
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Louise, CEO of Advocare, discusses workplace loneliness with Prina, focusing on its impact and solutions. Through her experiences at Chorus, she highlights the prevalence of loneliness among professionals, emphasizing the need for diverse and inclusive environments. Referencing Dr. Vivek Murthy's book "Together," they explore the health implications of loneliness and the importance of quality connections. Louise stresses the role of leadership in fostering a supportive workplace.
Main Topics:
•(00:00) Louise Forster - CEO of Advocare
•(06:01) Signs of Lonliness in Workplace
•(15:53) Impact on Employee Productivity
•(29:07) Technology's Impact on Loneliness
•(40:40) How Leadership Can Help Build Connections
Additional Resources:• Louise on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louforster/• Advocare - https://www.advocare.org.au/
• Dr Vivek Murthy - https://twitter.com/Surgeon_General
• Hofstede Cultural Dimensions - https://geerthofstede.com/
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Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
Why is it that many leaders are not transparent about their culture survey results?
Why is it that conversations are not had about the responses people gave to the culture survey?
Why is it that there is no discussion on the way forward to find decent ways to change the workplace based on what the people have said?
I cover this and so much more in this solo episode.
Listen, take notes and be sure to share it with the people that need to tune in.
Leadership is a tough gig. You are not alone.
Be sure to subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast and connect with Prina on LinkedIn **so that you can keep your knowledge up to date.
The FS Blog article that I read: https://fs.blog/worst-day/
EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS**(0:00:06) - Transparency in Culture Survey Results
Transparency in sharing culture survey results builds trust, fosters communication, and impacts leaders' professional brand.
(0:13:01) - Survey Debrief and Action Planning
Facilitating sessions to unpack org culture survey results, using ship analogy, co-creating solutions, and measuring progress for culture optimization.
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Unlock the secrets to maintaining your financial health even as the cost of living soars through my enlightening chat with Aadil Abbas. He's a Financial Planner and co owner of Own Financial Planning.
We scrutinize how financial wellness in the workplace is more than just a personal concern; it's an economic imperative with billions at stake in lost productivity due to stressed-out employees.
Together with Aadil, I dissect the intricate dance between work-life harmony and financial pressure, revealing insights that are crucial for everyone, from the boardroom to the break room.
Aadil, with his refreshing perspective, champions the transformative shift from traditional budgets to 'spending plans'—an approach that promotes financial empowerment and has produced remarkable results for his clients across Australia.
Tune in to absorb Aadil's expert advice and equip yourself with strategies to navigate the financial challenges of modern life, transforming your approach to money matters from one of anxiety to one of assurance.
Learn more about Aadil.
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Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
Clocking in or outcomes focused?
Here's a thought for you. Implement a results only work environment where employees are evaluated based on the work that they produce rather than that time that they have spent in the office.
Another fun fact for you, did you know that the 8 hour workday was in fact created during the industrial revolution.
And during the industrial revolution, there was a lot of factory working
and manufacturing kind of work.
So the idea about the eight hour work day was the fact that you'd work during the day for eight hours, you'd have eight hours of personal time and eight hours of sleep
long gone are those days.
So consider reviewing your workplace policy as to how many hours people should be working because really - should it not be about the results that people deliver rather than the hours that they put in?
Food for thought...
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Have you ever felt the rigid lines of a workplace hierarchy constricting your potential?
You're not alone.
In this episode, I peel back the layers of traditional organisational structures and examine the often unexpected ways they shape our work culture and inter-office relationships.
As we navigate the established chain of command and dissect the decision-making process, we uncover the delicate balance between efficiency and the quashing of innovative spirit that hierarchical systems can impose.
I discuss transformative strategies like inclusive decision-making workshops, job rotation programs, and the simple yet powerful knowledge cafe concept.
These tools are more than just buzzwords; they represent a movement towards a democratic workplace where each voice is valued, and every team member can contribute to their fullest.
Tune in to find out how these approaches can dismantle stifling hierarchies and help us build a more cooperative and thriving work environment.
Highlights:
0:02:54 - Hierarchical Workplace Features and Effects (90 Seconds)
0:06:31 - Specialization and Communication in Hierarchical Organisations (100 Seconds)
0:12:32 - Ideas for Combating Organisational Hierarchy (184 Seconds)
0:15:37 - Flexible Leadership Rotations for Hierarchical Organisations (94 Seconds)
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Karen Thomas-Bland from London is a Global Board Level Advisor, Partner level Management Consultant and Non-Executive Chairwoman with over 27 years’ experience in creating break-through strategies, transforming and Integrating organisations. She helps Board to become better.
I speak with Karen on the Topic of Signs of a Dysfunctional Board.Transform your board meetings from mundane to monumental with strategies that inject dynamism and foster genuine connections among members. Karen's expertise shines as she reveals the art of effective board management, highlighting informal gatherings and agenda restructuring to place strategic discussions front and center. Discover how to keep a finger on the pulse of customer needs and company culture, ensuring that decisions resonate from the top down. These practical tips are invaluable for board members aspiring to lead with impact and align their governance with the beating heart of the organisation.
Timestamps* (04:47 - 05:47) Signs of a Dysfunctional Board (60 Seconds) * (15:38 - 16:37) Improving Board Meeting Efficiency (60 Seconds) * (20:01 - 20:48) Monitoring Employee Sentiment and Culture (48 Seconds) * (24:27 - 25:31) Strategic Planning for Growth and Success (64 Seconds) * (31:08 - 32:38) The Importance of Board Dynamics (90 Seconds) * (40:02 - 41:45) Enhancing Board Member Contribution Through Engagement (103 Seconds) * (47:45 - 48:44) Navigating Career Transitions and Expectations (60 Seconds)
More about Karen:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenthomas-bland/
- The Article We Mentioned: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/karenthomas-bland_boards-nonexecutivedirectors-personaldevelopment-activity-7120670362001924096-Bn5h?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
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Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
Is your knowledge contemporary?
Are you and your team keeping on top of all of the industry changes that are happening, or the contemporary you need to know.
And the reason I ask this is because when I led a huge HR team of, you know, HR professionals, We're the worst people to develop ourselves, I tell you, and I love learning.
So it was really difficult for me to be in a team that didn't really value learning for themselves.
So what I did, as a result, in our team meetings, we used to have, one little agenda item ten minutes, and everybody used to take turns in taking this agenda item.
And what it was was what is a cool new thing happening beyond our organization, beyond our little bubble, in our industry or within our specialism that we work in, that we truly to know about. And the person, whoever was presenting or reporting back, would be creative. They might bring a white paper for us to read, or might present to us on this wonderful novel thing happening in the HR world in my world that I was in, or that share whatever else.
So my question to you is, how are you staying on top of All of the things that out there? Of the contemporary knowledge that you truly do need to be aware of, if not for now, then definitely for the future.
Try this example of having just a ten minute agenda item within your team meeting for people to bring some cool new to the conversation. Oh my gosh, your team meeting will be much better for it as well!
Let me know how you go.
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Welcome back to another insightful episode of Ways to Change your Workplace, where we strive to create meaningful discussions around improving our professional environments. This week, listen in as I'm joined by Jamie Lee, an Executive Coach from New York, who brings a wealth of knowledge on the complex dynamics women face in office politics.
Together, we unpack the subtleties of navigating workplace hierarchies and the often unspoken rules that govern our career trajectories, especially poignant during International Women's Week.
In our sometimes hilarious and genuinely heartfelt exchange, Jamie and I tackle the reality of being the only woman in high-pressure, male-dominated fields, like hedge fund trading desks and startup leadership teams.
The psychological toll of such environments can't be overstressed, and we discuss how hyper-vigilance affects creativity and presence at work.
We also delve into the exhausting need to conform to masculine behaviors, and the profound importance of maintaining one's integrity amidst the inauthenticity that office politics may demand.
Finally, we address the elephant in the room: workplace toxicity and the quest for parity.
The conversation moves beyond just identifying the issues, as we also share personal experiences and reflect on the larger systemic changes necessary for creating equitable workspaces.
The importance of personal space, the freedom of self-expression, and the impact of leadership on team dynamics are all explored, leaving you with a deeper understanding of the challenges and potential solutions for fostering a fair and supportive professional environment. Join us in this crucial conversation and if it resonates with you, be sure to subscribe for more empowering discussions.
Connect with Jamie:
- Website: https://www.jamieleecoach.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/
- Podcast: https://podcast.jamieleecoach.com
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Are you stuck in the middle as a leader or or a manager? ...
...In the middle of the board, the executive decisions, and then everything that your team and the people that report to you are telling you, and you are stuck in the middle.
So a bit of a piggy in the middle situation is what you may well be in.
And when you such a situation when there's change happening in an organization,
especially, you as the manager or the leader have to relay the messaging from the top.
Now, you might not believe in it. You might think it's a bucket of crap.
However, you still have to tow the corporate line, and that's where a lot of internal conflict happens for such people.
So I've got some tips for you in that respect. If you do have in or conflict, and you do disagree with whatever changes, you know, the powers that beer making, but you have to relay it to the rest of your team...
Remain factual. Listen, allow your team to ask questions and respond to those
questions without being emotive.
Truth is you are there to be the messenger of whatever news it is, allowing your motions to get into the mix and, disagreeing with whatever changes have been made, may be career suicide for you.
If you are able to disagree and you have valid reasons and solutions for anti the change,
then absolutely go forth and share. But often, it is the case that the powers that be
in their wonderful ivory towers who often have no idea of what's happening on the ground level, make wonderful decisions. Sometimes they are brain farts (!) sometimes they are really good decisions, that you have to relay back to the rest of the team,
and it puts you in a tough situation.
So relay the information back without being emotive.
Listen, allow your team to ask you questions.
I wish you well in being the piggy in the middle.
It's a tough one, but it can be done!
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You heard it - I am writing a book on leaving a legacy at work!
UPDATE: I have plenty of early readers so doors are now closed.
This book is:
- For Executives, Leaders and Teams who feel there is more to their 9-5 than simply clocking in and out.
- For those who want to leave the workplace better off.
- For those who want to make work more meaningful.
- For the dreamers, visionaries and change agents who wish to leave a legacy at work, whatever stage and age they are in their career – they know there is something more…!
More about the book:
- It is a practical guide. Your work companion.
- It will challenge you.
- It will develop you beyond your expectations if you apply all the learnings.
- It is more than you – this book will help you to leave a ripple effect of positive change for the better that will impact those around you and those in years to come.
About me, Prina:
- I got disillusioned with work early in my career so I decided to learn the ropes and break / rejig the system, in this book are my learnings.
- I specialised in organisational culture change and individual behaviour change in my corporate days.
- I have a BSc in Sociology and Social Psychology and a Diploma of Professional Coaching (and a BA in Contemporary Art – that is a story for another time.)
- I now have my own consultancy business and I host a podcast called Ways to Change the Workplace. Tune in!
- My email is here, if you want to be an early reader.
- I love a good bad joke, food and travel – if you want me to speak or develop your people, get in touch! If we work together – muchos laughs and serious conversations are guaranteed.
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Ever wondered how a leader inspires others not just to follow, but to lead in their own right?
Join me as I sit down with Geoff Stewart, a renowned figure from the Western Australian Police Force, whose 45 years of service have shaped his profound understanding of leadership.
This episode is an insight into Goeff's world, from his early days in traffic and forensics to his current influence and focus on senior management and police welfare.
Our conversation is more than just a walk through Geoff's decorated career — it's a deep exploration into the heart of leadership and its potential to create environments where everyone feels valued and capable of greatness.
Geoff's commitment to evolving from a position of authority to one of emotional intelligence and authenticity reveals the essence of what it truly means to lead.
Discover the powerful concept of GDP—being a good, decent person—and how it serves as the foundation for fostering a positive workplace culture as well as building bridges with the community.
This episode is one you cannot miss!
Feel free to reach out to me and Geoff. And connect with Geoff on LinkedIn.
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Growth will also feel like loss...
Growth will also feel like loss.
Remember that.
I'm gonna say it again.
Growth will also feel like loss.
Completely so, as we change,
as we go up to new levels, sometimes we shed people It's like,
you know, the analogy of the snake shedding its skin.
There's a loss there. Every time something changes,
we gain something, but we also lose something.
So consider that from your perspective,
growth will also feel like loss,
and that's okay because you're growing.
Keep growing!
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Have you ever walked into a room so thick with tension it felt like a physical barrier?
That's a telltale sign of an avoidant culture, and it's choking workplaces around the world.
I'm Prina Shah, your guide through these murky corporate waters, and in this solo episode, I'm zeroing in on five distress signals that reveal your environment might just be one of them.
From muffled voices in meeting rooms where open communication should thrive, to the silent march of employees heading for the exit - the red flags are waving, and I'm here to show you how to spot them.
Not only will we uncover the symptoms of an avoidant workplace, but we'll also navigate through the practical solutions that can transform a stifling office space into one that breathes positivity and collaboration.
Without any guest to distract us, this episode is a concentrated dose of insight, allowing us to focus squarely on the strategies that dismantle an avoidant culture.
Whether you're the CEO or the intern, this discussion is crucial because a healthy workplace isn't a luxury—it's a necessity for success.
This isn't just a conversation; it's a call to action for every listener to become an architect of change within their own professional space.
Another episode on how to run a post mortem exercise to learn and create a conversational culture.
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Transform the way you think about workplace meetings and discover the keys to making every sit-down a springboard for team success with communication guru Chris Fennig.
If you're weary of gatherings that go nowhere, Chris's expertise will guide you toward creating impactful and engaging interactions that everyone actually looks forward to.
We delve into the nitty-gritty of why meetings often miss the mark, emphasizing how a shared commitment to effective communication can revolutionize the way we exchange ideas.
By dissecting the anatomy of a failing meeting, Chris arms us with practical tools that promise to rejuvenate our collaborative efforts and foster a culture of productivity and innovation.
This episode is a treasure trove of alternative strategies and thought-provoking insights that challenge conventional meeting norms.
It's not just about troubleshooting; we're reimagining the future of workplace gatherings, where ongoing training morphs every meeting into a rich opportunity for personal and professional development.
Tune in, and you'll be equipped to lead conversations that not only meet objectives but inspire long-term change within your teams.Chris has been kind enough to share lots for you:
Chris' Website and LinkedIn And ALSO...
- Freebie 1: The First Minute Workbook - A practical tutorial with self-assessment and activities to help you improve the clarity of your communication at work. Based on the multi-award-winning book, The First Minute
- Freebie 2: A short video series on 15 steps for successful meetings
Let us know how you went with the episode and learnings!
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Do not self reject!
The amount of friends I have who say, oh, no. no.
I can't apply for this job or that job because I don't meet a hundred percent of the criteria.
Fuck that. Who cares? It does not matter.
Your skills are transferrable, and the whole point of applying for a new job or a new opportunity is that you're gonna learn new things!
You're not gonna be that fully perfect person that's just going to know everything and go there from day one and, you know, begin working as if you know everything about the organization.
No. That is not what is expected of you either!
So please do not self reject.
There's no need for it.
There's far more to you, and remember your skills are transferable.
So please do not self reject.
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Prepare to navigate the challenges of dealing with dominant people at work with this PRACTICAL episode of the Ways to Change a Workplace podcast.
Your host, Prina Shah, shares 8 practical strategies to handle situations involving dominant individuals in the workplace.
She'll lay the foundation by identifying dominant behavior and its manifestations like talking over others, controlling conversations, and micromanaging. Follow on as she delves into the motivations behind such behaviors and highlight the significance of having an open and honest conversation.
As the ep. progresses, Prina will show the importance of building assertiveness skills and setting clear boundaries.
Learn how to address boundary violations assertively and ensure your voice is heard, your opinion is valued, and the work environment remains positive.
She also discusses seeking support from mentors, managers, and HR.
Plus, she will explore when it's necessary to engage a neutral third-party mediator. By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with the tools you need to create a respectful and collaborative workplace.
So, lend us your ears and let's change the workplace together! Listen to Eight Ways to Deal with Dominant People at Work.
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Never have I had a guest on my podcast who I love as much as I do Saanvi.
I first met her when she was 6 months old. She was an inquisitive baby, full of wonder of the world around her and full of questions.
Now as a 16 year old, I was flattered when Saanvi asked if she could do work experience with me!
The week she had with me was jam packed. I didn't hold back, I wanted to show her the real life of being your own boss, and in this episode we unpacked the week.
Listen to Saanvi melt my heart and guaranteed she will leave you with a spring in your step and hope for our future leaders!
Saanvi is one of many teens I have had the opportunity to support. I have been a facilitator on the Future Female Leaders Program which you need to support if you do not already.
The world needs more future leaders like Saanvi!
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You are the greatest project you will work on!
I heard this line and it just changed my perspective on my own development. “You are the greatest project that you will ever work on.”
Let me say that again. “You are the greatest project that you will ever work on.”
When you look at yourself that way, you're gonna look at yourself from a workplace perspective.
That's what I'm really talking to… and what are you taking in?
And what you're regurgitating as well?
With that statement, once you hear it, consider: what you want to do.
“You are the greatest project that you will ever work on.”
When I heard it, I decided that I wanted to quit my corporate job and start my own business, and start a podcast, and start a ways to change a workplace movement. And here I am (!!) doing exactly that.
So “you are the greatest project that you will ever work on.”
What are you gonna do about it?
Let me know your aha moments.
**You've got my details!
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Meet Prina and Leanne from 2020! We had just become friends and since meeting Leanne she has become one of my greatest friend-tors.
This was my (Prina's) first ever podcast on Leanne's First Time Facilitator Podcast.
Listen to Leanne interview Prina when Prina was still side hustling...
Ever wondered how someone can juggle a career, side hustles, and still manage to create meaningful change in organizations?
Well, you're about to find out! Prina Shah, a seasoned coach, consultant, and trainer, joins Leanne to share her journey from a fascination with the human condition to her impactful work in organizational development.
She doesn't hold back, revealing her personal experiences with the challenges and rewards of side hustling, supporting organizations in fostering emotional intelligence, and navigating culture change.
- This isn't just about Prina, though; we also dive headfirst into the meaty topics of: culture change and
- facilitation styles in the corporate world.
- We break down the hurdles faced when initiating culture change and the crucial role of leaders in creating a values-driven atmosphere.
- We also share our top tips for honing your facilitation skills, and trust us, these are game-changers!
- But facilitation isn't always smooth sailing, and we're not afraid to tackle the uncomfortable side of it. We discuss sticky workshop situations, the impact of unconscious bias, and the often-overlooked art of active listening.
Now, let's not forget the importance of reflection and preparation in facilitation. By sharing our personal strategies and experiences, we hope to guide you in creating an inclusive and bias-free environment in your workshops. And for the cherry on top, Prina presents her philosophy on fostering change, emphasizing the need to adapt to different roles and situations.
We guarantee that these insights will inspire and equip you to navigate the maze that is organizational change. So, get ready to be enlightened by Prina's passion and wisdom and Leanne's masterful interviewing!
We promise that you'll walk away with practical advice, fresh perspectives, and a new appreciation for the power of facilitation and organisational culture change!
- Buy Leanne's book that I have tried and tested: The 2 Hour Workshop Blueprint
- Listen to my past chats with the fabulous Leanne! On the topics of creating a corporate revolution and stamping out boring workshops.
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That, which is in front of you is your teacher is one of my most cherished sayings. Why?
Because it holds true in both good and tough times, especially in the workplace (and life, yo!)
When faced with a lousy manager, a toxic team, or a dreadful company culture, what lies ahead of you becomes your teacher.
You become aware of what is wrong and what you are willing to tolerate.
You also gain clarity on what you won't tolerate and what actions you need to take in the future.
It is crucial to view negative experiences as opportunities for learning and to ask ourselves, "What can I learn from this?"
Because everything that lies ahead of us has something to teach us, if only we look at it from the right perspective.
What do you reckon?
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Welcome to Episode 100 of Ways to Change Your Workplace with moi, Prina Shah. In this special episode, I am joined by my best friend, Jitesh Odedra, for an in depth interview.
Get ready for some deep and thought-provoking questions as Jitesh takes the reins and dives into my journey and mission to change the workplace.
Don't miss this milestone episode filled with insights, vulnerability, and a whole lot of love.
(Bhima Uncle who is referenced with much love has since passed away. He is now free. And my other best friend, Polly, is the BEST!)
Tune in now and join the Ways to Change Your Workplace community on Facebook for more inspiring content. Details below.
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Ready to discover what it takes to lead a thriving community, meet multiple expectations, and foster an invigorating workplace culture?
Then you'll want to tune into this episode where I candidly chat with the inspiring CEO of the Town of Victoria Park, Anthony Vuleta.
With his unique leadership style, Anthony believes in listening to his team's feedback to deliver positive outcomes, and his approach to managing multiple bosses (including his wife!) is both humorous and insightful.
Anthony's inherent integrity shines as he shares the importance of care and openness in leadership. His vision extends beyond just the organization, focusing on building capability for an entire industry, thereby helping the community to flourish.
He talks about how he engaged with his staff during hard times, overcoming career challenges, and the beauty of letting his team take control of their own destiny while providing guidance when necessary.
I also delve into Anthony's advice for aspiring leaders, which is as super practical.
Whether you're a budding leader or a seasoned executive, Anthony's unique perspectives will surely leave you inspired and informed.
Do pass on this enlightening discussion.
- Listen to my last chat with Anthony where he talks about how he focuses on culture optimisation!
- Connect with Anthony
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Poor Work Cultures and Trauma Bonding With Your Colleagues
If you have uttered any of these statements, you may have a trauma bond with your workplace and your colleagues…
- "I know the workplace is toxic, but I can't imagine leaving. We've been through so much together."
- "I keep hoping things will get better, that they'll appreciate my dedication and hard work eventually."
- "I can't speak up about the issues because I'm afraid of the consequences. It's like we're all in this together."
- "Despite the stress, I can't envision myself anywhere else. We've become a sort of dysfunctional family."
- "I know I'm not happy, but leaving would feel like abandoning ship. We've weathered so much together."
- "There's a strange camaraderie here, even if it's born out of shared misery. It's hard to let that go."
In today's fast-paced and competitive work environments, it is common for individuals to spend more time with their colleagues than with their own families. This can create a unique dynamic where employees form deep connections with their coworkers, often referred to as "workplace families."
While a positive work culture can foster a sense of belonging and support, a toxic work environment can lead to trauma bonding among colleagues. In this episode, we will explore the concept of trauma bonding in the context of poor work cultures and discuss its impact on individuals and organizations (and I will provide practical ideas to address said issues.)
I have had many people talk to me about this so here is a podcast episode covering:
- The Impact of Poor Work Cultures
- Understanding Trauma Bonding
- Shared experiences of adversity
- Signs of Trauma Bonding
- The Cycle of Trauma Bonding
- The Consequences of Trauma Bonding
- Breaking Free from Trauma Bonding
- Recognizing the Signs
I have helped many individuals and workplaces to optimise their organisaitonal culture, to create healthier teams and to create the right sub culture if your overall culture is untouchable.
Here’s to a world without crappy work cultures, without lousy leaders and without toxic teams. It can be done!
**You don’t have to suffer at work. You don’t deserve it.
Below are my details, contact me to address your workplace issues.**
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When you start turning over rocks, you're going to find worms!
Then you need to be strategic with how to address said worms!
When you start turning over rocks, you're gonna find worms.
You are then therefore going to be the problem...
And, ideally, you should be the solution as well.
So in a workplace, often is the case that we will uncover issues.
And, oh my gosh, there will be issues and often people just go
So my recommendation to you is, or my question to you is when you uncover those rocks, you find those worms, are you going to be a part of the problem or are you going to be a part of the solution?
Every time I used to go to my manager with an issue, I'd also have a bit of a solution, at least one or two solutions in my pocket ready to say, hey, I thought about this strategically, and while we have this problem, here are the associated risks with it, here are the potential costs, and this is my solution therefore.
Try it and see how you go!
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Are you ready to catapult your team's problem-solving mindset into the future?
That's precisely what you'll learn to do in our engaging conversation with Steph Clarke, a futurist and facilitator from Melbourne.
We discuss the concept of futures thinking and its profound implications for the way we view and address issues.
Can you imagine the kind of conversations you could have with a digital replica of a lost loved one? We explore this intriguing idea along with the role of AI, and the pressures of an aging demographic on the workforce.
We also explore the concept of unretirement and the need for a mentorship and apprenticeship model in the wake of these challenges.
We dive into the potential of platforms like Slack and Teams in fostering diverse perspectives and promoting innovation through knowledge sharing.
If you are struggling to strike a balance between the past and the future listen in as we discuss the need for a cultural shift in organizations, and how future-thinking can be embedded into their DNA.
Steph also sheds light on the struggle of maintaining meaningful conversations in life and the workplace, and offers her insights on navigating the dichotomy between the past and the future.
Get ready for an enlightening discussion that might just redefine your perception of work AND life. It’s a banger of an ep!
Learn more about Steph:
Steph is known for challenging how things are done. She uses the best bits of facilitation, futures thinking, modern learning, coaching, visual design, human centred design, and a healthy dose of creativity to help organisations elevate their thinking and their learning experiences for the future.
Connect with Steph!
LinkedIn and the 28 Thursdays website! And Steph’s newsletter. Also check out the Book Club in a Box!!
Check out Black Mirror to see what future thinking is occurring in Charlie Brooker's mind.
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Unmask the hidden power of fear and transform it into your secret weapon for success with this episode of the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast!
Prepare for a deep dive into the complex emotion of fear as I, your host, Prina Shah, dissect how this feeling can impact your cognitive functions, incite stress responses and foster avoidance behaviour.
I promise to equip you with practical tools and innovative resources like the Gottman Institute’s Feelings Wheel to help you better understand and articulate your emotions, so you can conquer your fear, not just manage it.
Drawing inspiration from Joseph Campbell's concept of the hero's journey, I take the conversation a notch higher.
I reveal how you can use this model to face fear, especially in the professional setting.
Navigate the labyrinth of your own anxieties and emerge on the other side stronger and more resilient.
The episode culminates with the launch of your Overcome Fear, Find Success Guide. It's packed with real-world examples and actionable steps to kick-start your journey towards personal growth and professional success. Start listening now to turn your fears into stepping stones!
As always, I am here fighting against Lousy Leaders, Toxic Teams and Crappy Work Cultures with you – if you need my help, reach out, details below.
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Change has happened at your workplace.
Change is inevitable, and it is a constant.
Change is nothing new.
It is how you deal with, and respond to change that matters.
So my question to you is:
**Are you living in the past, or paving the way for the future?
Are you a part of the NOW or THEN legacy?**
The choice is yours.
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My friend Yoke van Dam all the way from South Africa has been called the Kintsugi Queen because of her ability to join, repair and transform teams into something quite wonderful.
Her work is like Kintsugi, the Japanese art form that mends broken pottery with gold.. Her tried and tested high-performance processes have seen even the most under-performing and fractured teams join together and become stronger and more remarkable.
How to heal a fractured team is what we discuss and here are some questions I posed...
- What are some common signs or indicators that a team is toxic, and how can these be identified and addressed proactively?
- How can a team development specialist help cultivate a culture of open communication and psychological safety within a toxic team?
- What strategies or interventions can be employed to address interpersonal conflicts and toxic behavior within a team while maintaining productivity and focus on goals?
- In your experience, what are some effective techniques for building trust and repairing damaged relationships within a toxic team environment?
- How can team development specialists foster accountability and ownership among team members, particularly in toxic teams where blame-shifting or finger-pointing is prevalent?
- What role does leadership play in optimizing toxic teams, and how can team development specialists collaborate with leaders to bring about positive change?
- Can you share a success story or case study where a toxic team was transformed into a high-performing and harmonious unit? What were the key steps and strategies employed in the transformation process?
- One way Yoke would change the way of the workplace is a great answer!
Listen to the episode on How to Deal with Fractured Executive Teams!
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Strap yourself in as we unravel the truth behind the effectiveness of workplace learning and development programs.
I’m eager to share five compelling reasons why these programs might be missing the mark.
We'll expose the effects of stagnation anxiety, the craving for personalization, the downfalls of a short-sighted focus, and the critical need for real-world application.
Does your organization's compliance training feel detached from practical use? Is it aligning with individual career goals? Let's navigate these questions together.
Brace yourself, as I'm not stopping at just exposing the issues.
I'll also illuminating the challenges that learning and development teams face while implementing these programs.
From the pitfalls of buzzwords and one-size-fits-all strategies to the menace of outdated content and over-emphasis on compliance, we'll touch upon it all.
I'll also equip you with five actionable tips to revolutionize these programs to cater to the evolving workforce.
**Reinventing workplace learning begins now – buckle up and join the conversation!
And email me if you would like a Learning Audit!**
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When will you step down to lift someone up?
The reason I ask that is because often in a corporation or when we work in a hierarchy, we are set in our ways in this is my role, and that your role.
When I used to work in corporate land, I didn't give a crap about hierarchy.
My people that reported to me were very welcome to go and attend meetings on my behalf.
However, it went down with a little bit of iffiness initially, until I started to change the culture, slowly, and explain to people that I am stepping down so the rest of my team can step up because you can't rely solely on me you have to rely on the wider team.
So my question to you is, for this week, consider how you are going to step down to allow others to step up. It's a brilliant thing to do. Try it and see how you go.
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It is my birthday week and I am speaking with Alan Weiss! I read Alan's book Lifestorming which he co authored with Marshall Goldsmith in which they write you leave a legacy daily. That is why I am going to be speaking with people leaving a legacy in the workplace through this legacy series of the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast.
Have you considered the legacy you want to leave daily? Watch the Youtube version here.
Alan Weiss is a renowned global consultant, author, and speaker in the fields of management consulting and professional development. Alan shares his insights on creating a legacy, overcoming challenges, and transforming the workplace. He also discusses the role of human resources and offers unconventional perspectives on business success.
Episode Highlights:
The concept of leaving a legacy every day is discussed, emphasizing the importance of making a positive impact in the workplace.
Alan shares his motivation to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness, ultimately leading to happier employees and more loyal customers.
The challenges of working with human resources (HR) are explored, highlighting practical tips for HR professionals
Alan provides insights into his unconventional approach to consulting, including challenging the notion that the customer is always right and emphasizing the importance of prioritizing valuable customers.
The concept of disruption and volatility as an offensive weapon is discussed, with examples of companies that deliberately disrupted their markets to achieve market leadership.
Alan emphasizes the importance of resilience in dealing with setbacks and encourages individuals to learn from failures and bounce forward.
The importance of continuous learning is highlighted, with Alan sharing how he learns and stays on top of his game!
And listen to Alan’s answer to my question: “If you had a magic wand, what is one way you would change the way of the workplace.”
Learn more about Alan!
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How to Mend a Broken Work Relationship
In this podcast, we discuss how to mend a broken work relationship.
We cover 8 steps that you can take to repair a damaged relationship, including:
- Reflect on your own contribution to the conflict.
- Understand the other person's perspective.
- Take responsibility for your actions and apologize sincerely if necessary.
- Rebuild trust by being consistent in your words and actions.
- Find common ground with the other person.
- Communicate effectively with the other person.
- Seek mediation if needed.
- Greet the other person as if for the first time.
We also discuss the importance of being willing to forgive and forget, and the importance of maintaining a positive attitude throughout the repair process.
Here are some additional tips for mending a broken work relationship:
- Be patient. It takes time to rebuild trust and repair a damaged relationship.
- Be persistent. Don't give up if you don't see results immediately.
- Be willing to compromise. Both people need to be willing to make some concessions in order to repair the relationship.
- Be willing to forgive. Forgiveness is essential for moving on from the conflict.
If you're struggling to mend a broken work relationship, don't hesitate to seek professional help. A mediator or therapist can help you to communicate effectively and resolve the conflict in a constructive way. I have helped to mediate and mend many a work relationship! Reach out.
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Networking Tip: Be Interested, Not Interesting
Here is a really good networking tip for you.
Be interested, not interesting.
Being interested puts that perspective on others.
Being interesting puts pressure on yourself to be this cool kid in the party or the networking event, whatever it might be.
So by being interested, that means that you're there. You're curious.
You've got the right kind of questions to engage with people, to truly connect with people.
And if you ever stuck in a networking event, one good question I always ask people is what brought you here?
If it's someone that's hosting the event, how do you know the host?
Those kind of questions to open up further conversation are great.
So it's always good to ask open questions in a networking situation.
And remember, be interested, not interesting.
Let me know how you go.
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How can you be a long term thinker in a short term world?
Want to learn about the important qualities or skills that successful long-term thinkers possess?
How can stay true to your plans amidst the constant noise?
About today’s episode:
Today I chat with my Coach, Dorie Clark, who is a well-known author, speaker, and consultant who focuses on career development and entrepreneurship. Her book "The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World" offers practical strategies for achieving long-term success in a fast-paced, constantly changing world and that is exactly what we talk about!
I speak with Dorie about: How to be a long term thinker in a short term world.
Watch the YouTube video version here!
We discuss so much, here is some of what I asked Dorie:
- What inspired you to write "The Long Game," and what do you hope readers will take away from it?
- How do you define "the long game," and why is it so important in today's world – can you pse answer for intra and entrepreneurs?
- What are some common obstacles that people face when trying to think long-term, and how can they overcome them? In your experience, what are some common mistakes people make when trying to play the long game?
- You talk in the book about the importance of cultivating strategic relationships. Can you share some tips for building and maintaining these kinds of relationships?
- In your experience, what are some of the most important qualities or skills that successful long-term thinkers possess?
- What advice would you give to someone who feels stuck in a short-term mindset and wants to start thinking more strategically about their career or business?
- How can someone stay motivated and focused when the rewards of playing the long game may not be immediate? (Rain drops!)
- What are some actionable steps people can take today to start playing the long game in their careers?
- Finally, what's next for you? Are there any new projects or initiatives on the horizon that you're particularly excited about?
- If I was to hand you a magic wand, what is one way you’d change the workplace?
- And listen in to Dorie’s answer to my question: if you had a magic wand, what is one way you would change the workplace?
Connect with Dorie and get her self-assessment which truly changed my life!
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Celebrating my third anniversary of breaking free from the corporate chains, I, Prina Shah, give you an inside look into my transformative journey from juggling a side hustle to diving headfirst into the exhilarating world of full-time entrepreneurship.
I'll reveal how I steadily built my business, introducing diverse services such as coaching, consulting, training, podcasting, speaking and MCing, all while navigating through the stormy waters of a global pandemic.
Tune in as I unwrap crucial advice for those contemplating a similar path, emphasizing the importance of a solid financial plan, maintaining transparency with your employer, and dipping your toes in the water before plunging in.
I share the hurdles I encountered while adjusting my mindset to the entrepreneurial lifestyle and the support systems that became my lifeline.
Above all, I delve into the significance of identifying your 'why' and remaining faithful to it.
This episode is brimming with practical lessons, invaluable insights, and a hearty dose of motivation for anyone considering making the leap to full-time entrepreneurship. This is one episode you surely wouldn't want to skip!
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Ever met a brilliant jerk at your workplace?
That high-performing but incredibly toxic individual who seems to drain the team's morale and increase stress levels?
Today we're taking on the unenviable task of addressing these 'brilliant jerks'. We're going to dive deep into how their actions can corrode a healthy work environment and how organizations unwittingly allow such behavior to persist.
But we're not just highlighting the problem; we're also here to discuss solutions.
In the second half, I am arming you with the tools to tackle this situation head-on.
You'll discover how to deal with brilliant jerks at work!
I stress the significance of feedback and consequences, and generate a culture of teamwork, respect, and collaboration. To create a more harmonious and productive workplace... Let's create it together. Tune in!
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When we take steps to grow, whether it be personally or professionally, we will inevitably encounter new challenges.
This statement encourages us to be prepared for these new devils by having support systems in place, such as a coach or network of people to talk with.
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- What are some of the biggest challenges facing HR today, and how do you believe reimagining the field could help?
- How are traditional HR practices are failing modern organizations?
- How do you see the role of HR evolving in the coming years, and what do you believe will be the most important skills and competencies for HR professionals to possess?
About today’s episode:
Today I chat with Trina Sunday about how we can Reimagine HR!
Watch the youtube version here!
Trina and I are both ex corporate HR people. We share our experiences and discuss the below and soooooooo much more!
- What are some of the key principles that should guide HR professionals as they seek to reimagine the field, and how can they balance the needs of employees and employers in this process?
- Can you describe your vision of what the HR function should look like in the future? How will it differ from the traditional model?
- What are some examples of companies or organizations that you believe are doing an excellent job of reimagining HR, and what can we learn from their approaches?
- What are some of the potential risks or pitfalls that HR professionals should be aware of as they seek to reimagine the field?
- What role do you believe leadership plays in the success of HR initiatives, and how can leaders be better equipped to support HR teams?
- What advice would you give to someone who is interested in pursuing a career in HR, particularly in the context of reimagining the field?
- Trina’s practical tips and takeaways he has in relation to the above are fantastic!
- ·And listen in to Trina’s answer to my question: if you had a magic wand, what is one way you would change the workplace?
About today’s guest: Trina Sunday, Founder and CEO Reimagine HR
Trina has 25+ years experience working in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Marketing and Events Management. She’s worked in the UK, Asia and Australia and uses her unique experiences and networks to generate and apply new HR thinking. She loves working with HR teams and business leaders who want to do things differently. She has global perspectives and partnerships; a love of Cambodia, coffee and champagne; and through her business Reimagine HR is all about helping people to experience happiness and high performance at work.
Resources and links:
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- Connect with Trina: www.reimaginehr.com.au
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Eight people you need in your professional network to unlock your full potential
In today’s market having a strong, dynamic, and diverse network to draw on is pivotal to scaling your professional success. I cannot emphasise enough the importance of social capital, whether you’re a solopreneur, an executive, a professional or a CEO - drawing on divergent relationships that nurture new ways of thinking by foregrounding viewpoints, lived experiences and resources could be the gamechanger you need to level up and unlock your full career potential.
Identifying and connecting with these people will not only help you build an expansive network but challenge the unconscious parameters of your own ways of thinking. As a result of these collaborative networks, I've seen many clients and peers attract more frequent, and more valuable and rewarding personal and professional opportunities.
There are eight people I believe add the most value to your network, in turn helping you scale your full potential as a CEO, entrepreneur or professional.
The Cheerleader
This person keeps you energized and motivated – they have a positive outlook on life and always see the glass half full. You go to them when you need inspiration and encouragement.
The Clarifier
This person is inquisitive and does not take anything at face value. They will probe, and ask you clear, insightful and sometimes uncomfortable questions. They force you to think beyond the superficial level.
The Realist
This person says it like it is, but with compassion. They have your best interests at heart but don’t beat around the bush. They care about you and want to make sure that you do not get in your own way with blind spots or excuses.
The Coach
This person provides strategies to help you show up as the self-actualised version of yourself. They provide tools and ideas to help you navigate through situations and always push for the best outcome.
The Counsellor
This person makes us feel heard and supported. Their role is there to hear you and guide you to find your own solutions and perspectives.
The Controller
This person holds you accountable and does not accept excuses. They will stay on your back until you beat your personal best. They do not accept 50% effort- they want you to give it all!
The Challenger
This person pushes you out of your comfort zone. While the clarifier asks uncomfortable questions, this person pushes you into uncomfortable situations for your personal growth – they make us face our fears.
The Connector
This is the person who has a massive tribe. They walk into a room of strangers and walk out with allies. They have a vast network of people, and they can provide you with connections and resources.
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You are the product of your experiences! Here are some tips on how to make the most of them…
Take a few moments to audit your experiences over the next three months.
Are they filling your cup or draining it?
How do you make changes to create more fruitful experiences to be your best self?
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- What are some common mistakes that workshop facilitators make that lead to boring workshops?
- How can workshop facilitators create a safe and inclusive environment where all participants feel comfortable sharing their ideas and opinions?
- What are some creative approaches to workshop design that can help break up the monotony of traditional lecture-style presentations?
About today’s episode:
Today I chat with my friend Leanne Hughes all the way in Brisbane, Queensland. Leanne is a thought provoking entrepreneur with an upcoming book called the 2 Hour Workshop Blueprint and it is great – I have been an early reader and have user tested it myself in the workshops that I deliver!
I speak with Leanne about: How to Stamp out Boring Workshops!
Watch the youtube version here: https://youtu.be/HTkZi8Uw7dQ
Leanne talks about her years of experience as a facilitator and what she has learnt from that, we cover:
- Common mistakes that workshop facilitators make that lead to boring workshops.
- How important it is to engage workshop participants from the outset, and some effective ways to do so.
- The role technology plays in creating more dynamic and engaging workshops.
- I ask how important is it to have a clear purpose and desired outcome for a workshop, and how can facilitators ensure that participants are aligned with these goals?
- We discuss ways to keep energy levels high throughout the workshop, particularly during long sessions.
- How workshop facilitators can create a safe and inclusive environment where all participants feel comfortable sharing their ideas and opinions.
- Some creative approaches to workshop design that can help break up the monotony of traditional lecture-style presentations.
- Some common myths about what makes a workshop successful, and how can we dispel them to create more effective learning experiences.
- And listen in to Leanne’s answer to my question: if you had a magic wand, what is one way you would change the workplace?
About today’s guest: Leanne Hughes is a consultant, speaker and facilitator, maximising team potential by creating influential, contagious work experiences that scale across teams, functions and regions.
As a workshop designer and facilitator, she combines her experience in Marketing with her education (and obsession) with Group Dynamics and Psychology, to help leaders create engaging experiences.
Leanne has distilled her knowledge and experience into The First Time Facilitator podcast, and now, a book ‘The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint’.
Resources and links
- Grab the book The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint: Design Fast. Deliver Strong. Without Stress: https://2hourwork.shop
- Website: https://www.leannehughes.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannehughes/
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This is a short episode by your host, Prina Shah.
The intention of these short microcasts are to help you to uplift your leadership game.
This week try to have more questions that answers and see where you end up!
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In this episode of the Ways to Change Your Workplace Podcast, your host, Prina Shah, explores the topic of influencing people at work.
Prina begins by emphasizing the importance of building rapport and genuine connections with colleagues.
Effective communication is highlighted as a crucial aspect of influencing others, with a reminder to adapt to different communication styles.
Understanding others' perspectives and seeking common ground are discussed as ways to tailor approaches and address colleagues' motivations.
Being a problem solver, leading by example, and building a network of support are also identified as effective strategies for influence.
Active listening, adapting one's approach, and being patient and persistent are highlighted as important practices.
The episode concludes with a reminder to influence ethically and foster trust and collaboration.
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In this episode of the Ways to Change Your Workplace Podcast, your host, Prina Shah interviews Ren Saguil, an experienced sales expert with over 25 years of business development and leadership experience.
Ren shares her insights on selling ideas at work and provides strategies for cultivating ethical relationships with key stakeholders.
Ren emphasizes the importance of understanding human behavior and utilizing coaching techniques to build trust and collaborate effectively.
She highlights the significance of visionary storytelling, co-designing solutions, and asking thought-provoking questions to sell ideas successfully.
Ren encourages practicing and role-playing pitches to gain confidence. Lastly, she reminds listeners that CEOs and key stakeholders are human beings who can be approached and connected with on a personal level.
Ren gives these tips and more! Tune in for an unmissable episode!
More about Ren:
https://nz.linkedin.com/in/rensaguil
https://maven.com/sageacademy/elite-sales-athlete
https://page.sagedecisions.coach/prospectingemailcourse
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In this episode, Prina Shah, your host, explores the idea that sometimes we can't see something until we actively seek it out.
Prina emphasizes the importance of identifying what we are looking for in order to pursue it. She proposes a mission for the next six months: reach out to three new people you would like to connect with.
These individuals could be valuable additions to your professional network, offer opportunities to learn new skills, or simply be wonderful people worth meeting.
The key message is that by actively searching for new connections, we open ourselves up to discovering opportunities and relationships that we might have otherwise missed.
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In this episode of the Ways to Change Your Workplace Podcast, your host, Prina Shah interviews Mike Dyson and James Coomber on the topic of toxic masculinity in the workplace.
Mike Dyson, a lead facilitator for Good Blokes Co, shares his personal experience and insights on men's mental health and the impact of societal expectations.
James Coomber, a former fire officer and now a leadership coach, discusses toxic masculinity in the UK Fire and Rescue Service and its effects on workplace dynamics.
The conversation explores how toxic masculinity manifests in different cultures and workplaces, hindering collaboration, emotional expression, and seeking help.
The goal is to create safe and inclusive work environments by promoting supportive leadership and addressing harmful stereotypes associated with masculinity.
Tune in and get to know more about Mike, James and Prina and how they are helping the workplace to become a better place for individuals and to impact society as a whole.Play the Youtube Chat at Your Workplace
Mike Dyson: https://www.goodblokes.co/about and https://au.linkedin.com/in/mike-dyson-a1865218
James Coomber: https://www.jamescoomber.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-coomber-320370144/
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In this episode of "Ways to Change Your Workplace," your host, Prina Shah, shares an activity for reflection at the end of the financial year or other milestones.
She discusses the concept of postmortems, where individuals and teams evaluate what worked well and what didn't.
Prina presents a quadrant with achievement versus pride as axes, encouraging listeners to consider their experiences in the past year or project.
The quadrants represent different feelings:
- "failed this" (low achievement and low pride),
- "we did this" (high achievement and low pride),
- "glad it happened" (high pride but low achievement),
- and "nailed this" (high achievement and high pride).
By engaging in this activity, leaders can gain insights from their team members' perspectives, have open discussions, and plan for the future.
The aim is to create a workplace with better leaders, positive team dynamics, and a healthy culture.
Tune in to the Youtube training video here!
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Should you add your co-workers to social media?
This is a question that thousands of clients have asked me over my career.
I have a personal stance on this and you will learn my answer in this episode...
About today’s episode:
In this episode I discuss the pros and cons of adding your co-workers to social media.
- Some pros: perceived proximity, global connection…
- Some cons: No personal space, problems from work leach into personal lives...
- And tune in to hear the rest…
Do you add your colleagues to social media and how do you manage it?
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Work ON our Career, Not IN Your Career with Petra Zink and Prina Shah
Today I am talking with Petra Zink, who is a certified Personal Branding & Digital Strategist, Speaker, Coach & Consultant - specialised in the Future of Work.
Petra believes that Personal Branding is the bridge between career skills and career success, and she recently launched the Future of Work Campus, a podcast and a monthly membership for driven corporate professionals who want to not only survive but thrive in this fast changing world of work.
We discuss:
- Petra’s story: how she has made her “mess” her message – it really is not a mess, but such a great lesson we can relate to
- Working ON your career vs. IN your career - the difference, what does it mean?
- How can people work ON their career?
- Is the stepping up corporate hierarchy a thing of fairy tales or nightmares?
- How sitting on the career fence is a disservice to you and your team.
Connect with Petra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petrazink/
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How is your relationship with yourself?
It is the longest relationship you will have after all!
All too often, we focus on how we relate to others, how often do you consider how you relate to yourself?
I am asking some big questions in this mini episode!
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Are you struggling to maintain a healthy work-life balance? Do you often feel overwhelmed and stressed out by your workload?
In this episode, we dive into the four types of boundaries that are crucial for maintaining your well-being and productivity at work:
1. physical,
2. emotional,
3. intellectual, and
4. time boundaries.
I discuss the importance of setting boundaries in each of these areas and provide practical tips for communicating your boundaries effectively to your colleagues.
Don't let work take over your life! Tune in and learn how to set boundaries that will help you thrive both personally (and professionally.)
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Welcome to the latest episode the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast, where we dive deep into the essential skills you need to help your workplace to be less crappy!
In this episode, Prina has the pleasure of speaking with critical thinking expert, Bethan Winn. They are two accomplished professionals with extensive experience in managing change and uncertainty!
As the world continues to face unprecedented challenges, it's more important than ever to equip ourselves with the skills and tools to thrive in the midst of uncertainty.
In this insightful conversation, Bethan and Prina share their insights on the skills and mindsets necessary to succeed in these difficult times.
From cultivating resilience to embracing change, Bethan and Prina provide valuable tips and practical strategies for developing the skills needed to stay adaptable, productive, and fulfilled in today's ever-changing world. They discuss the importance of staying connected to others, staying motivated, and maintaining a positive mindset, even when facing difficult situations.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to build their resilience and thrive in uncertain times. So grab your headphones and tune in to this inspiring conversation with Bethan Winn and Prina Shah.
Connect with Bethan:
Web: www.bethanwinn.com
Instagram: @bethan_winn_critical_thinking
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethanwinn/
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This episode is a short one to ask if you are mistaking any ropes for snakes.
All too often workplace issues arise from misunderstandings and miscommunication.
Are you mistaking any ropes for snakes?Check in on yourself and if you want to enhance your communication at work, check out these episodes:
- Ep. 56. Optimizing Your Organizational Culture Through Clear Communication with Prina Shah
- Ep. 54. The Power of Clarity for Your Organisational Culture with Ann Latham and Prina Shah
- Ep 21. Five Ways to Communicate to Get Buy In.
- Ep 14. 5 Ways to Improve Workplace Culture through Story with David Pullan and Prina Shah
- Ep 44. How Leaders Speak the Language of the Mind with Jamie Dixon and Prina Shah
- Ep. 32. Become Better at Business Relationship Management with Malini Jayaganesh
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Welcome to the Ways to Change the Workplace podcast, where we explore ways to improve and innovate in the modern workplace.
In this episode, your host, Prina Shah, asks "If you’re all so busy, why isn’t anything getting done?"
In today's episode, we'll be discussing the concept of "busyness" and how it can impact productivity and fulfillment in the workplace.
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and constantly busy at work, but not making much progress on the things that truly matter?
It's time to take control of your productivity and find fulfillment in your work. In this episode, we'll explore the reasons behind the feeling of "busyness" and offer solutions for increasing productivity and finding fulfillment.
We'll discuss the role of multitasking and technology in the modern workplace, and how they can impact our ability to focus and be productive.
We'll also explore the importance of taking on tasks that align with our strengths and interests, and how this can lead to increased motivation and engagement in our work.
We'll also delve into ways to create a culture of focus within our organizations, including setting clear goals, creating an environment that supports deep work and concentration, and being mindful of how we spend our time.
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Dare you bring the f word into the workplace?
Have you considered the amount of emotional contagion that negatively affects your workplace?
Learn the difference between an emotional and cognitive work culture and why you need to consider the both…
About today’s episode:
Today I chat with my friend, Lorissa Garcia, all the way from Melbourne. Lorissa specialises as a Coach & Facilitator in the space of Leadership & Culture, Lorissa partners with leaders, organisations and teams, provoking thought and action for small shifts that make a big difference.
I speak with Lorissa about: Using the F Word at Work: Feelings and How to Create an Emotional Culture
Watch the youtube version here! https://youtu.be/NuMDmkIhTNQ
Lorissa has years of experience in this and we discuss these points (and sooooo much more!)…
- What is org culture - brief explanation
- The history of org cultures – cognitive cultures
- The evolution of organisational cultures – emotional cultures
- What is emotional contagion
- The pros and cons of cognitive and emotional cultures
- Practical ways to build an emotional culture
- And listen in to Elaine’s answer to my question: if you had a magic wand, what is one way you would change the workplace?
About today’s guest: Lorissa is a certified specialist in the Emotional Culture Deck and works with organisations to uncover the emotions, values, stories, practices, habits, rituals that enable healthy emotional cultures.
Resources and links
Connect with Lorissa and check out Assembly Culture.
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In this episode, I will be discussing the importance of work culture and how to create a subculture within your organization.In episode 60. Brendon talked about Finding the Hidden Influencers in Your Organisation - these are usually people who have created a damn fine subculture! So I am talking subcultures with you...
I start by defining what we mean by work culture and subculture. Work culture refers to the values, beliefs, behaviors, and practices that shape the environment and experience of working within an organization.
A subculture is a group of people within a larger culture that differentiate it from the larger culture.
We'll then delve into the reasons why you might want to create a subculture at work, including the ability to express your identity, connect with others who share similar values and interests, and bring new ideas and behaviors into mainstream society.
Finally, I will provide you with five practical ways to create a subculture at your workplace.
These include:
- Establishing shared rules of belonging,
- Understanding the issues facing your current culture,
- Determining what you will never tolerate,
- Learning the rules so you can effectively navigate them,
- And regularly reviewing and nurturing your subculture through team development and upskilling.
Join me as I explore the benefits of creating a subculture at work and provide you with the tools to do so!
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Have you taken the time to truly listen to someone to learn their story?
We are wonderful creatures, us humans, with complex and inspiring stories.
The more we learn about others, the more we learn about ourselves I reckon!
Have you tried to truly learn someone's story?
Listen in to my story and why I created the Ways to Change the Workplace Movement here - trigger warning: my story consists of domestic violence and alcoholism.
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How Embracing Your Cultural Identity Creates [Career] Opportunities
Have you overlooked aspects of your cultural identity or lived experience that could add value to the conversations and workplace around you?
Do you find yourself holding back or feeling uncomfortable sharing and connecting to your background because of negative or passive past experiences?
What are some reasons that people in your workplace might not speak up and share their lived experience?
What is the difference between presence and inclusion, when it comes to diversity in the workplace?
About today’s episode:
Today I chat with Valentina Lwin Bailey. Valentina is a workplace culture coach, experienced in organisational development, talent management and employee engagement for large and complex organisations. She was born in Myanmar (Burma), raised in Australia and is currently residing in Saudi Arabia.
I speak with Valentina about: How embracing your Cultural Identity Creates Career Opportunities.
Valentina talks about diversity in the workplace and how she attracted career opportunities by embracing her cultural identity.
Our conversation touches on:
- Why it can be a challenge for people who are culturally and linguistically diverse to be themselves in the workplace.
- How embracing your cultural identity and lived or shared experience can positively impact others.
- Valentina shares her experience of heritage-tracing and racial biography.
- How she attracted career opportunities by embracing her cultural identity.
- I share my own perspective on embracing my culture in the workplace.
- Cultivating a workplace culture of inclusion in decision making.
- Bringing your whole self to work.
- And listen in to Valentina’s answer to my question: if you had a magic wand, what is one way you would change the workplace? Here she shares what may be one of my favourite insights and quotes related to cultural diversity in the workplace!
About today’s guest: Valentina is a workplace culture coach, experienced in organisational development, talent management and employee engagement for large and complex organisations. She is a Senior Consultant with Great Place to Work ANZ & ASEAN. She was born in Myanmar, raised in Australia and is currently residing in Saudi Arabia. In her spare time, she mentors and coaches young professionals and women in the areas of HR, management and career planning.
Resources and links: Connect with Valentina and learn more about your host Prina...
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In this episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, you host, Prina Shah, discusses the issues she has with International Women's Day (IWD) and suggests some solutions.
Prina believes that IWD has become primarily a day for cute selfies and long lunches and breakfast events, which raises awareness but does not address the intersectionality of women's experiences.
She suggests that organizations need to recognize the unique experiences of women from different backgrounds, support the needs of marginalized women, and create opportunities for them to lead and make decisions.
Prina Shah also discusses the issue of toxic masculinity and how harmful societal expectations of what it means to be a man can lead to violence and aggression, negatively affecting women's experiences and safety within the workplace.
She encourages workplaces to address the issue of toxic masculinity and create a culture where showing vulnerability is encouraged.
Overall, Prina Shah challenges listeners to think more deeply about the issues facing women in the workplace and take action to create more equitable workplaces beyond the lip service given to this important topic on International Women’s Day.
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Have you considered who you need in your professional network?
You may need people to help you:
- To Learn new skills
- To help you to think in different ways
- To challenge you
- To support you
- To motivate you
- To open the door to the next opportunity!
Many people don't consider doing an audit of their professional network. The ones who do are the ones who tend to succeed - you can't do it alone after all!
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Use Your Subcultures to Enable Valuable Change
A lot of organisations overcomplicate change in the workplace.
How can you identify the influencers in your organisation and leverage their subcultures to accelerate effective change?
How can you use the ripple effect to establish clarity, drive change and create team momentum and morale?
Is it effective to voluntell or accept volunteer change champions to assist in change roll-outs?
About today’s episode:
Today I chat with Brendon Baker who is based in Canberra, Australia. Brendon is a leading expert in driving change that actually pays off (without burning everyone in the process!). He has led and guided over $10 Billion in transformative projects and programs across all types of organizations and sectors.
I speak with Brendon about: How to identify internal influencers in your organisation to enable valuable change.
Brendon talks about the types of internal influencers you want to identify and work with, and why it’s important to include naysayers and pockets of resistance when creating valuable change in the workplace.
We cover:
- Why working with volunteers or selecting key stakeholders is not the best approach.
- The importance of using data to identify internal influencers, and tips on how to collect the data.
- The different types of change champions that are essential to creating valuable outcomes.
- Why listening to naysayers, resistors, and objections is essential and helps to avoid group think that can lead to change failure.
- What it means to decentralise change transformations.
- Why leaders should take on the role of enablers and supporters, and let the internal influencers be the drivers of change.
- Creative communication tools to support the change process.
- And listen in to Brendon’s answer to my question: if you had a magic wand, what is one way you would change the workplace? Hint: he has a surprising perspective on how to enable great ideas in the workplace.
About today’s guest: Brendon Baker is a leading expert in driving change that actually pays off. Where change isn’t about delivering on-time or on-budget, but rather actually getting what you’re looking for out of it. He has led and guided over $10 Billion in transformative projects and programs across all kinds of areas from transformations to teddy bears. He is the author of the best-seller Valuable Change, and niche top seller Creating High Value PMOs. His pioneering work in the internal influencer space is world leading. He spends his time forging change leaders and working with them to drive more worthwhile organisational change, with clients including high growth tech firms, key Australian household names including AGL, South32 and Goodwin Aged Care, as well as all three levels of Australian Government.
Resources and links: Connect with Brendon and check out his website http://www.valuablechange.com.
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5 Ways to Create a Learning Culture that ALL employees benefit from!
Creating a culture of continuous learning and development at your workplace is essential for fostering innovation, attracting and retaining top talent, and improving employee engagement.
**By providing opportunities for learning, embracing a growth mindset, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, you can create a workplace that values and supports the development of all employees.
Here are some tips for creating a learning culture at your workplace:**
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Make learning and development a priority by providing training programs, mentorship opportunities, and access to online learning resources for ALL employees – not just for your leaders and high potentials.
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Encourage a growth mindset by encouraging employees to see challenges as opportunities for growth and development.
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Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging employees to identify areas for improvement and seek out new opportunities for growth.
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Use the 70/20/10 development principle as a guide for designing learning and development programs, with 70% of learning coming from on-the-job experiences, 20% from interacting with others, and 10% from formal coursework.
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Encourage open communication and collaboration by creating an environment where employees feel comfortable sharing their ideas and seeking feedback from colleagues.
Tune in to listen to the practical tips I share in how you can expand upon all 5 points!
By implementing these strategies, you can create a learning culture that supports the growth and development of your employees and the success of your organization.
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How you introduce others says a lot about you!
You'll never get a second chance to make a good first impression.
This week I have a few questions for you to consider in relation to the way you introduce others.
This is one of the hardest things some of my past Coachees have found.
Once you nail the art of introducing others, it will immensely help you to connect with others.
Have you considered how you introduce others?
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The Problem with Your Leadership Development Program
- How can you develop a better leadership development program within your organisation?
- Why do nearly 70% of organisations fail to create a leadership pipeline they can trust and rely on?
- What is leadership identity, and how do you create a workplace culture where leadership mindset is encouraged?
- Why is hierarchical leadership selection a flawed approach?
About today’s episode:
Today I chat with Dr Darja Kragt. Dr Darja is a lecturer in work psychology at the School of Psychological Science at the University of Western Australia. Her primary area of research is leadership and leadership development.
I speak with Darja about: Why leadership development programs regularly fail to develop an effective and inclusive leadership pipeline.
Darja talks about how selecting future leaders based on the idea of high potential is flawed and why we need to see everyone in the organisation as a potential leader.
We cover:
- How leadership is a mindset that needs to be cultivated.
- How the assumption that there are a group of people within an organisation that are innately more suited to leadership roles commonly disproves itself.
- Why most organisations don’t have a leadership pipeline they can trust.
- How organisations benefit from giving everyone the opportunity to show, prove, and develop themselves as leaders.
- How the traditional leadership selection is biased.
- Is it better to impose, give choice or create opportunity for leadership?
- Creative ways to create cost-conscious and effective leadership programs.
- Challenges for middle management development.
- Key questions to lead the development of your internal leadership development program and how to measure outcomes.
- I share perspective on when it’s appropriate to use culture change (or psychometric) tools.
- And listen in to Ann’s answer to my question: if you had a magic wand, what is one way you would change the workplace? Hint: it starts with Why.
About today’s guest: Dr Darja Kragt is a lecturer in work psychology at the School of Psychological Science at the University of Western Australia. Her primary area of research is leadership and leadership development. Darja is passionate about developing leaders and leadership through evidence-based research and practice, so that everyone can have a better boss! Her dissertation investigated the role of identity in leadership development
Resources and links: Connect with Darja! Get her Leadership Development Checklist here.
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Welcome to The Ways To Change Your Workplace Podcast, where I help you optimize your organizational culture!
In this episode, I’ll be discussing the importance of clear communication in creating the culture you desire.
Optimizing Your Organizational Culture Through Clear Communication
- Many executives fail to effectively communicate effectively, leading to a breakdown in collaboration and understanding within the organization.
- I'll be sharing tips on how to set clear expectations, encourage open and honest communication, and use nonverbal cues to your advantage.
- I'll also be exploring the role of listening and feedback in creating a culture of clear communication.
Tune in to this episode of The Ways to Change Your Workplace Podcast to learn how to create a culture of clear communication and make your voice heard!
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How you introduce yourself says a lot about you!
You'll never get a second chance to make a good first impression.
This week I have a few questions for you to consider in relation to the way you introduce yourself.
This is one of the hardest things some of my past Coachees have found.
Once you nail the art of introducing yourself, it will immensely help you build your professional brand.
Have you considered how you introduce yourself?
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The Power of Clarity for Your Organisational Culture
What is the difference between lack of productivity and lack of clarity?
What is the secret to getting everyone in your workplace working toward a common goal?
Can your workplace thrive without a framework for decision-making and success?
Do you really know how to lead clear and effective meetings?
About today’s episode:
Today I chat with Ann Latham. Known widely as the Queen of Clarity, is the author of The Power of Clarity, which we will be discussing today.
Her previous books are The Clarity Papers and Uncommon Meetings and her newest book, The Disconnect Principle, is coming in November. Ann is the founder of US-based consulting firm Uncommon Clarity®. Ann is also the sole recipient of a corporate award that she cherishes to this day: Most Likely To Dispute Recognized Authorities.
I speak with Ann about: The high cost of lack of clarity in the workplace.
- Ann talks about how lack of clarity is standing in the way of your organizational goals.
- The big problem with “best practice” meeting agendas.
- What really causes bad meetings. Hint: it’s not the people.
- The six essential outcomes for any meeting to produce clear and effective organizational results.
- How our natural eagerness to talk, help others, and take action gets us off-track.
- Why we aren’t as clear as we think we are.
- How most of your workforce is responding to unclear expectations every day.
- The compound effect of poor communication and lack of clear objectives in your organisation.
- How you might be inspiring individual vs. group momentum.
- Questions to ask yourself to achieve organisational clarity.
- How these methods apply to strategic planning, projects, teamwork, emails and your daily to-do list.
- How common and ambiguous questions lead to feelings of inadequacy and are destructive to your workplace.
- And listen in to Ann’s answer to my question: if you had a magic wand, what is one way you would change the workplace? Teaser: it has to do with what she calls clarity blindness.
Connect with Ann: AnnLatham.com and check out her book power-of-clarity.com
More about your host Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
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Have you ever been cheated on?
Remember how it stings?
Remember how it was to rebuild trust? Or perhaps you never got to that stage, as often, when trust is broken, it is difficult or near impossible to regain.
Let's think about breaking of trust in a workplace...
I regularly talk about the concept of positional power that you hold in the workplace.
If you break trust of your team, peers, colleagues, leaders, stakeholders +++ it's going to:
- Impact your professional brand negatively.
- Leave your team in a potential mess.
- It's going to take a long time to rebuild trust in you.
In this episode I cover:
- Reasons for why we feel it so difficult to trust some people at work.
- How you can genuinely enable people to trust in you.
- How you can start to trust others at work and why it is important that you should!
No doubt you will enjoy this episode!
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Sooooo many people chicken out of giving or asking for feedback due to fear.
It is a tale as old as time.
Why is it that many find it difficult to be assertive in giving and receiving feedback? This is something I have been pondering on for a while.In the workplace, it is because many have not been trained on how to deliver feedback effectively - without the special sh1t sandwich formula...
I have a simple and super effective formula to get you to be bold in giving and seeking constructive feedback. You're going to love it!
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How can you create a meaningful career that pays the bills AND gives you joy?
You know you need to make changes in your career, but don’t know how to…
Spoiler alert: we are all heading to one destination (death) – therefore make your work life matter more…
About today’s episode:
Today I chat with Tammy Gooler Loeb, the author of Work from the Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common Obstacles and Design a Career That Fulfills You.
I speak with Tammy about: Work from the Inside Out – Designing a Career that is Fulfilling. Some of the things we discuss:
- The personal internal barriers people come across when examining their work life.
- Self work and self development is an important leadership and skill, yet still difficult for some to adapt to as many still rely solely on their workplace to develop them, Tammy shares how people can own their career.
- Tammy speaks to those who feel a state of "meh" with their career, but feel they have no other option but to continue doing the same…
- And listen in to Tammy’s answer to my question: if you had a magic wand, what is one way you would change the workplace?
About today’s guest: Tammy Gooler Loeb is the author of Work from the Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common Obstacles and Design a Career That Fulfills You. She is a career and executive coach, speaker and facilitator with expertise in career transitions, and leadership development. Tammy’s clients represent many sectors and industries.
Tammy’s weekly podcast, Work from the Inside Out, showcases career transition stories of people who found more meaningful work. I am on episode 132!
Resources and links
Free gift from Tammy: www.tammygoolerloeb.com/workbook Companion Workbook plus bonus exercises to go along with my book, Work from the Inside Out: Break through Nine Common Obstacles and Design a Career That Fulfills You
Tammy's Website: https://www.tammygoolerloeb.com
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We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
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Trigger warning for anyone affected by alcoholism or domestic violence.My story is one I haven't told anyone.
Michelle, my client, recently asked me why I do what I do.
She wanted to know what motivates me to work with organisations to develop their people, teams and cultures.
I gave her the most generic response because I didn't know how to articulate my story.
My story begins with finding my Poppa's (Dad's) dead body in January 2000.
**My life has never been the same since.
That event has impacted the way I live, work and love.
Tune in to this episode to find out more about why I do what I do.**Your partner in finding good Ways to Change the Workplace!
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Influence like an influencer!
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Have you conducted a skills audit on the way that you influence others?
Do you influence others using friendliness? bargaining? reasoning? use of power?
anger? assertiveness? or coalition building? There's many ways in which you can influence others.
Try, doing an influencing skills audit this week and see the techniques that you are repeatedly using. Find out what you need to use more of and less of.
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4 Types of Organisational Change!
Refer to the YouTube training video link to accompany this podcast episode.Are your organisation's change efforts resulting in:
- A sinking ship.
- People flying blind.
- Are people onboard and ready to take flight.
- Or is it simply plain sailing?
I have seen all 4 play out in workplaces.
If you want to develop your organisational cultures so change isn't painful, let's talk! Contact me via the below details.
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Cheer Up: Is Toxic Positivity Ruining Your Culture?
How can you find ways to change the workplace culture if you find yourself in an environment of toxic positivity?
How can you create an environment where depth of conversation can exist in place of toxic positivity, when it comes to emotional intelligence in the workplace?
How can you interpret the value of negative emotions as data in order to achieve your organisation’s ultimate goals during change projects?
About today’s episode:
Today I chat with Dr Maike Neuhaus who is currently based in Brisbane. Dr Neuhaus is a positive psychologist and self-leadership expert who is passionate about helping driven professionals understand what they need in order to flourish and create positive changes in life.
I speak with Dr Maike about: How to identify and navigate an environment of toxic positivity.
Dr Maike talks about how toxic positivity impedes every organisation’s ability to thrive.
- The difference between toxic positivity and optimism.
- Interpreting negative emotions as data.
- How to create deeper, more meaningful conversations around negative emotions in your workplace.
- How to role model an environment where it’s safe to raise concerns.
- Strategies for HR professionals who identify toxic positivity in their workplace and how to start bringing in awareness.
- Reasons why toxic positivity may be exhibited by the best intentioned people in a workplace and how this often relates to boundaries and effective communication.
- What happens when negative emotions are dismissed at and outside of the workplace, and why they’re valuable data for any organization to achieve their goals.
- I share perspective on RU Okay Day and ways to approach the conversation so that it is backed by emotional safety.
- And listen in to Dr Maike’s answer to my question: if you had a magic wand, what is one way you would change the workplace? Hint: it has to do with what she refers to as a flourishing meter.
About today’s guest: Dr Maike Neuhaus is a positive psychologist and self-leadership expert who is passionate about helping driven professionals understand what they need in order to flourish and create positive change in life. She is a Researcher and Lecturer at a top 50 university and builds her work on knowledge and tools that have been proven to work. Dr Maike is the co-founder of Ducidium Pty Ltd - a company dedicated to creating better leaders through the facilitation of team- and self-leadership solutions. She is also the Founder of The Flourishing Doc - a platform through which she supports languishing humans from all over the globe to create a life that excites them again.
Resources and links
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Detachment. It is the trait of Zen Masters and you can learn it too!
A lot of the toxic team issues I have helped rectify have been the result of people holding on to grudges, past traumas and work place wrongs.
You know holding onto such things can affect you mentally and physically?
Learn to how let go of unnecessary stuff in this episode!
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Are you an inclusive leader?I have had the pleasure of supporting many CEOs and senior leaders to become more inclusive and I share practical tips with you!
The way you include your people will impact the way you are perceived and trusted.
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I share examples of what you can do to be more inclusive.
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My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
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Have you noticed something about the best leaders at your workplace?
What is it about them that makes them the best? Is it technical knowledge? Is it their leadership skills? Or could it be that they take you on a journey…
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About today’s episode:
Today I speak with Author Jamie Dixon about How Leaders Speak the Language of the Mind
More about Jamie:
Jamie Dixon is the Author of 3 Books:
- The Story Habit - A methodology for building simple and powerful habits for influencing at work through the power of storytelling
- Overcome and Get it Done! - A book about discipline, productivity and behaviour change that I proudly wrote and published in just 24 hours
- Shaping Paths, How to Design and Deliver PRACTICAL Training - A practical training design methodology that I use to design all my training solutions
Some of the things we cover
- Change and Culture go together like PB n J yet orgs still mess it up. We uncover why…
- What is the biggest skill needed to bring people on the journey of change?
- Jamie explains what he means by “The greatest leaders are fluent in the language of the mind”
- Jamie dissects the essential steps of storytelling. Stories are made up of three parts: Relate, Challenge, Resolve.
- Jamie gives us some easy ways to learn the skill of storytelling
- Jamie shares how can leaders enable others to understand their perspective?
- I ask how can leaders change people’s minds – that’s the hard part of change!?
- How can leaders inspire people to take action?
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Jamie’s answer to what is one way you would change the workplace if you had a magic wand is fabulous!
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Are you a corporate martyr or a realist? You can't do it all- therefore you need to learn the fine art of delegation.
This week I have a few questions for you to consider about how you delegate and communicate.
Try my easy formula and let me know how you go!
**Wouldn’t you love that as a people manager?
It can be done...**
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Avoid these traps if you are a new CEO...I have had the pleasure of Coaching many CEOs and senior leaders to begin their new roles effectively.
The way you start any job will determine how you are perceived, liked and followed by those you lead.
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Are you new as a CEO?
Do you have mandates from the Board / Investors or Shareholders?
No doubt you’ve got your own intentions of this new role too.
One thing I have repeatedly seen is this trap that too many new CEOs fall into.
I share examples from my past corporate life of the failures I have observed of new CEOs.
I share examples of great work some of the CEOs whom I support are doing.
And I share PRACTICAL EXAMPLES of what you can do to start off right if you are a new CEO!
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Do you feel like a fake, phony and fraud at work? Are you holding back parts of you?
Did you know that many people of colour don’t enjoy being in the workplace because of a raft of reasons…
Has your workplace rolled out Unconscious Bias training as part of their diversity and equity efforts? Have they missed the mark?
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About today’s episode:
Today I chat with Dr Gena Cox all the way from Florida. Dr. Gena Cox is an organizational psychologist and executive coach. She is the author of Leading Inclusion, a groundbreaking guidebook for corporate leaders who want to build inclusive organizations from the top down.
I speak with Gena about: Leading Inclusion: Drive Change Your Employees Can See and Feel
Watch the youtube version here!
Gena talks about:
- Her past experiences of not fitting into the workplace.
- The internal conflicts that people from a minority background face at work.
- How people from minority backgrounds address their internal conflicts to fit in.
- How the employee experience can be drastically enhanced for minorities.
- The importance of understanding people’s racial histories and stories.
- I share my Dad’s migration story of moving as a senior leader from Kenya to taking on manual labour work in the UK and what effects it had on him.
- Tips on how individuals, leaders and your organisation can lead inclusion the right way at your workplace!
- And listen in to Gena’s answer to my question: if you had a magic wand, what is one way you would change the workplace?
About today’s guest: Dr. Gena Cox is an organizational psychologist and executive coach. She is the author of Leading Inclusion, a groundbreaking guidebook for corporate leaders who want to build inclusive organizations from the top down. Before this, at IBM and Perceptyx,
Resources and links
Connect with Gena and check out her Leading Inclusion Book AND get her cheat sheet on how you can Lead Inclusion!
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Have you built a solutions focused team? Imagine this:
John has come to you with an issue that he has just uncovered, and he doesn't know how to respond to it. A stressful verbal avalanche awaits you!
Versus
John has come to you with an issue that he has discovered, and he has shared with you potential solutions to this issue, including the potential costs and risk implications and people impacts of his solutions.
**Wouldn’t you love that as a people manager?
It can be done...**
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4 ways to benefit from the great resignationSubscribe to Prina’s monthly-ish newsletter to get practical tips, tools and more!
Have people left your workplace?
Have they quit to move on to other things?
Have they been fired because they refused to get vaccinated?
Either way, you’re probably doing more work with fewer people.
You may be in it for the long game. If that is you, this episode speaks to you!
I share 4 ways to benefit from the great resignation
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Continue to deliver. It can be easy to drop your productivity to suit the environment that you are in. Continually doing this may inhibit the way you work and it may in fact create a new habit and a new way of working leaving you being potentially less productive.
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Continue to learn. That which is in front of you is your teacher. Even learning how not to do things is excellent learning! Learning need not be from a traditional training perspective in this respect; you could learn by observing others, observing the way systems are used and by observing the culture.
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Don’t dismiss. It is easy to dismiss others as being not as focused when we you are ready for the next pivot in your career. Often I find with my coachees that they are high achievers. Not everybody is, and there is nothing wrong with that. We are all different with different work and life needs.
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Have the conversation. Talk to your manager about your career needs. I find often that this is the step that people feel the most uncomfortable about, which is why I recommend these pointers to guide your conversation.
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Discuss your achievements
- Discuss your learnings
- Ask your manager’s plans for the next quarter
- Share your needs: if you want to get involved with projects, stretch assignments etc
- Share your career goals: note this can be a tricky one if you have decided to move on. If you are
planning on staying with the organisation, outline where you hope to get to by x months and ask you manager if that is realistic and whether they can support you get there.
I wish you well in your career!
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More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be! Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
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How Effective is Group and Team Coaching?
- How can you break silos at your workplace?
- How can you foster genuine collaboration and innovation?
- How can you use the brains of ALL and not the chosen few high potentials?
- How are Ro and I disillusioned HR people?
We talk about all that and more!
About today’s episode:
Today I chat with Ro Gorell who specialises in organisational change and team coaching, helping organisations through rapid and continuous change, often in challenging environments.
She is an accredited Team Coach and enjoys working with teams and groups to help them become self-sufficient.
I speak with Ro about: How Effective is Group and Team Coaching? Ro talks about how she supports global clients to make effective organisational culture change via Group and Team Coaching. We talk about:
- Ro’s story: what you do, how you got to where you are and why you do it…
- Self-reflection and learning from others are important leadership skills, yet still difficult for some to adapt to, how can they adapt?
- What is group coaching?
- What is team coaching?
- What are the benefits of group and team coaching?
- How do people know if their organisation can utilise group and team coaching?
- Ro shares so many practical tips.
- And we both share some juicy past projects – without breaking confidentiality of course!
- Ro’s answer to “what is one way you would change the workplace if you had a magic wand?” is a great answer and you’ll discover why I always love speaking with her!
About today’s guest: Ro Gorell is the founder of Grow Talent, dedicated to creating a great culture through coaching and a director of Change Optimised, an international consultancy supporting leaders to navigate transformational change.
Ro is also a multiple published author on coaching and her latest book, Coaching Self-organising Teams: helping teams flourish, published in December 2021.
Resources and links
Connect with Ro and check out her website.
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
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It felt like everyone wanted a piece of me when I became a manager; to ask questions, to get direction, to update me, to make decisions!
It was overwhelming until I took carriage of it with an interruptions / distractions log and my analysis of it was so insightful!
This week I have a few questions for you to consider in relation to how you are uisng your time - are you an active or a passive passenger of time?
Sign up to the FREE Leadership Coaching Question Series where you get video snippets + BONUS coaching tools and resources delivered to your inbox every week for 24 weeks. What's this all about?
These Leadership Questions will help you to develop your professional brand and soft skills within your workplace.
These are topics that have been raised in my Coaching sessions over the past 8+ years. I have distilled them into a podcast and email series of short takeaways just for you!
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We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.Thank you for tuning in!
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The larger the organisation, the larger its woes, often.
I have supported many organisations with these issues. Do reach out to me if you need help: prina@prinashah.com
This is what I talk to in this episode.
About today’s episode:
5 Problems that Hierarchical Structures Face
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Is your leadership pecking order in effect causing your leaders to negatively compete with each other?
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Has your organisation got a command-and-control style, like the Milgram experiment? Do people conform without questioning, like a herd of sheep?
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Is yours an entitlement culture where people expect the next role to be their god given right?
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Has your organisation had cases of corporate fraud which went unseen for a while?
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Is your organisation constipated when it comes to decision making?
Further Resources:
- Margaret Heffernan: Why it's time to forget the pecking order at work
- Milgram’s Experiments
- Paul Whyte’s Corporate Fraud Case
- Episode 17. Seven Tough Questions to Ask About Your Leadership Culture
- Episode 20. Remote, Not Distant: Create a Thriving Hybrid Culture with Gustavo Razzetti and Prina Shah
- Episode 5. How to recover your internal culture after a workplace scandal with Elaine Bennett and Prina Shah
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We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
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How can you fit in to a work culture being a migrant woman?
How can workplaces be more open to diverse experiences of their workforce?
Are you ready to move your workplace beyond lip service diversity measures?
About today’s episode:
Today I chat with Sharn Khaira who is the CEO of the Asian Female Entrepreneurs Collective in the UK.
Sharn has a great back story about being a child of migrant parents, how she gave up her corporate career to be her own boss and how she bought her parents a house from her business earnings! She also used to plan big, fat Asian weddings – Bollywood style. Sharn is a go getter with an infectious personality.
I speak with Sharn about: **Breaking Workplace Taboos: For Migrant and Asian Women
We discuss:**
- Our lived experience in the workplace as a second-generation immigrant (Sharn.)
- And as a first-generation multiple migrant (Prina.)
- The common internal barriers that migrant women face.
- The common external barriers that migrant women face.
- What workplaces can do to proactively support a migrant workforce – beyond lip service measures.
- The traditional role of women in Asian cultures - and how that creates a conflict within one’s self when trying to break the mold.
- Intersectionality within our own Asian cultures!!
- Traditional views of some Asian men and how Sharn’s clients deal with their setbacks.
- And listen in to Sharn’s answer to my question: if you had a magic wand, what is one way you would change the workplace?
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About today’s guest: Sharn loves helping female entrepreneurs step into their purpose and she views it as an honour to observe as they discover the best versions of themselves while creating the impact and income they crave. Sharn believes you can build the life you desire because anything is possible. Why? Because she has walked the same path.
Resources and links
Connect with Sharn and check out her details.
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
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Burnout, stress, fatigue, anxiety, depression - they are all common ailments, often relating from our jobs. How awful is that?
One thing that helps is to be more introspective. Not in a naval gazing way, but to do a practical selfcare audit.
Sign up to the FREE Leadership Coaching Question Series where you get video snippets + BONUS coaching tools and resources delivered to your inbox every week for 24 weeks. What's this all about?
These Leadership Questions will help you to develop your professional brand and soft skills within your workplace.
These are topics that have been raised in my Coaching sessions over the past 8+ years. I have distilled them into a podcast and email series of short takeaways just for you!
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.Thank you for tuning in!
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Have you got a new relationship with your job? (You’re not alone…)
Have you redefined what you want in your career, what you stand for and what you stand against?
If you’re an employer, the link of your workforce’s psychological contract and your workplace culture are immense. Have you checked in?
About today’s episode:
Today is a solo episode about: The Great Realisation (not the Great Resignation)
In this episode, I bring stories from my Coachees to you about the great realisation moments that they’ve had in relation to their relationship with their jobs!
There’s some great learnings there about asking for a demotion, working out your long term career plan and taking a sabbatical from work if you can!
Resources just for you:
- Subscribe to Prina’s monthly-ish newsletter
- Get your free self coaching guide
- Read about the concept of a Psychological Contract
- Get your free training on detachment
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
Prina (helping you find Ways to Change the Workplace) Shah
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How can you develop a collaborative organisational culture?
How can you develop working relationships that can weather any storm?
How can you enable people to think strategically with a long term mindset?
How can you develop a strong team brand?
About today’s episode:
Today I chat with Business Relationship Management Expert, Malini Jayaganesh.
I speak with Malini about: Becoming Better at Business Relationship Management.
Malini talks about her own career and why she now focuses on Business Relationship Management as an expertise. Malini speaks in a wonderfully visual way and we discuss:
- What Business Relationship Management is.
- How to develop your business relationships in a genuine manner.
- How to become more of a collaborative leader.
- How you can develop yourself of your team to think strategically.
- How the performance process affects business relationships and our long-term thinking.
- Why business relationship management is an essential skill for all leaders wanting to optimise their organisational cultures.
- And listen in to Malini’s answer to my question: if you had a magic wand, what is one way you would change the workplace?
About today’s guest: Malini is an expert in nurturing high-performing, cross-functional teams. She was featured in the global list of Top Business Relationship Managers in 2019 and 2020, has received 5 Global Excellence Awards from the Business Relationship Management Institute, as well as a Service Excellence Award from Department of Health & Human Services, Victoria Australia.
Resources and links
- Subscribe to Prina’s monthly-ish newsletter
Malini enjoys writing about culture, relationships and food. Check out:
- Begin the day with a tomato - Creating connection and belonging within a team
- The sweetness that cultural inclusion brings
Connect with Malini on LinkedIn
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
Prina (helping you find Ways to Change the Workplace) Shah
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- Subscribe to Prina’s monthly-ish newsletter
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Are you that busy, "I have no time" type?
Or are you the type that carves thinking and strategic time into your week as a non-negotiable?
Guess what style Execs, high achievers and the more content folk amongst us tend to apply...?
Do you get off the dance floor and take balcony time?
Prina (wishing you well in your leadership journey) Shah
Sign up to the FREE Leadership Coaching Question Series where you get video snippets + BONUS coaching tools and resources delivered to your inbox every week for 24 weeks. What's this all about?
These Leadership Questions will help you to develop your professional brand and soft skills within your workplace.
These are topics that have been raised in my Coaching sessions over the past 8+ years. I have distilled them into a podcast and email series of short takeaways just for you!
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.Thank you for tuning in!
Get your FREEBIES and connect with Prina:
- Join the Ways to Change the Workplace Facebook Group
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- Invest in yourself, or treat someone to a 3 Month Guided Self Coaching Journal
Should I stay, or should I go?
Have you had enough of your job? Is it time for a change?
Are you considering quitting your job?
Tune in to this episode first…
About today’s episode:
It is a solo episode with moi today on the topic of:
Should I Stay, or Should I Go? (Before you quit, listen to this!)
I discuss:
- The reasons you may be considering quitting your job.
The analogy of - don’t do anything when you’re hungry – even quitting!
- I ask you some important questions that you need to ask yourself – self coach!
- And I leave you with pointers – before you quit, the things to consider….
Prina (wishing you well in your career) Shah
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
- Subscribe to Prina’s monthly-ish newsletter
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
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**I chat with the award-winning Anthony Vuleta, CEO of Town of Victoria Park.
Anthony is renowned for his work on optimising his organisation’s culture over many years.**
If you live in Perth, you either know Anthony, or you have heard of the way he has led his organisation through his bottom up, people and learning focused leadership style. If you don’t live in Perth, you’re in for a treat!
In this chat with Anthony on Ways to Change the Workplace, I asked:
- You are known for your great culture at TOVP. That surely didn't happen overnight. When and why did you begin to focus on your organisational culture?
- What have been the fruits of your labour on this work on focusing on your org culture?
- What tips would you give to other CEOs who want to focus on their culture?
This is a MUST watch episode for any CEO or person wanting to optimize their organisational culture!
Learn more about Anthony here:
https://au.linkedin.com/in/anthony-vuleta-65733751
Learn more about the Town of Victoria Park here: https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/About-Council/Who-are-we
- If you are a CEO or an Executive and you need to develop your organisational culture, people or team, email me - prina@prinashah.com
Prina (helping you find Ways to Change the Workplace) Shah
Have you thanked someone lately?
- I have a really simple formula to give thanks to someone explain the WHAT the WAY the WHEN and the WHY of the thank you that you were giving the four Ws.
- It need not be formal you can talk to someone verbally you can even send them and copy their manager in into an email get creative see how you can deliver your best thank you!
- Developing a mindset of gratitude at work by simply using this technique will get you far!
See the difference but it makes for you and your professional brand.
Wishing you well in your leadership journey.
Sign up to the FREE Leadership Coaching Question Series where you get video snippets + BONUS coaching tools and resources delivered to your inbox every week for 24 weeks. What's this all about?
These Leadership Questions will help you to develop your professional brand and soft skills within your workplace.
These are topics that have been raised in my Coaching sessions over the past 8+ years. I have distilled them into a podcast and email series of short takeaways just for you!
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
Prina (helping you find Ways to Change the Workplace) Shah
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- Join the Ways to Change the Workplace Facebook Group
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- Follow behind the scenes on Prina’s Instagram account
- Invest in yourself, or treat someone to a 3 Month Guided Self Coaching Journal
Does your Executive Team have the advantage?
Is your Executive Team helping, or hindering you?
Is your Executive team working effectively together?
- I have supported many Executive Teams to optimise their own culture - email me to enquire about how I can help your Executive Team prina@prinashah.com
About today’s episode:
Today’s solo episode is all about how Executive teams can work with an advantage.
Does your Executive Team have the Advantage is the question I pose…
Executive teams are the cause of many a workplace conflict in my experience.
In this episode, I ask you some tough questions about how effective your executive team is.
Do share this episode with your Executive team!
Some of the points I cover:
- The problem(s) of a disharmonious Executive team on your workforce, culture and your overall organisational performance.
- Practical activities your Executive team can do NOW to become more cohesive and develop their collective vulnerability and trust.
- Honest questions your Executive team need to ask themselves – it’s time to stop the BS!
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
Prina (helping you find Ways to Change the Workplace) Shah
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- Subscribe to Prina’s monthly-ish newsletter
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- Connect with Prina on LinkedIn
- Follow behind the scenes on Prina’s Instagram account
- Invest in yourself, or treat someone to a 3 Month Guided Self Coaching Journal
HR is an important function, yet still disliked by many…
That is just one (of many) statements I posed to HR Leader, Marija Andacic.
HR practitioners, this one is especially for you!
I ask Marija all the questions that are on the tip of your tongue.
Whether you are a HR veteran or a HR newbie, this episode is going to give you clarity on you, your brand, your career and your network as a HR practitioner.
If you are not in HR, this is a great one to listen to – one of the first pieces of advice I received from a mentor was to have good relationships with Admin and HR people as they hold many keys to the success of your career.
About today’s episode:
Today I chat with Marija Andacic. Marija is a HR Leader with significant experience over many industries. I met her last year and love her style!
I speak with Marija about: The Pleasures and Sorrows of Working in HR.We discuss:
- HR is an important function in every organisation, yet still disliked by many, why so?
- Often HR are used for the organisation’s interests vs. the employee’s interests. How can HR practitioners address this issue so they can be the employee advocate too?
- What to do when you fundamentally disagree with the decision the leader has taken as the HR practitioner.
- How to establish trust and credibility as a HR practitioner.
- HR workers tend to put off their own development and working on their professional brand in my experience, what advice would you give to those looking to break the mold?
- When I worked in HR, I tried my best to be neutral, and be the employee advocate for all – as I think HR should be impartial. Often HR are used for the benefit of the org’s interests vs the employee’s interests – how can one handle this if they are in that situation?
- We haven’t worked together yet, what is your opinion of working with consultants? Reason I ask if there is often debate going around about using consultants vs HR trying to do it all.
- How to build and nurture your HR (and beyond) network.
- Any practical tips you have for up-and-coming HR stars?
- I ask Marija, what is one way you would change the workplace if you had a magic wand – her answer is fab!
About today’s guest: Marija has significant experience in all things relating to people. She is an energetic and passionate Leader who wants to bring the focus of people back into organisations. She believes that if you don’t focus on your people, your people will not focus on you. She is a game changer, a mentor with WA Police, as well as an active mum of 3 boys and an advisory council treasurer.
Resources and links
Connect with Marija on LinkedIn and Instagram.
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
Prina (helping you find Ways to Change the Workplace) Shah
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- Join the Ways to Change the Workpl
Self awareness and emotional intelligence are critical skills and ones which will get you far in work and life…
This week I have a few questions for you to consider in relation to your blind spots.
- Have you asked your manager for developmental #feedback?
- Have you asked your team what they need more or less of?
- Have you asked your trusted peers what they see lacking in you?
Self-awareness is very important skill for emotional intelligent leaders.
If we don't know we don't grow!
Wishing you well in your leadership journey.
Sign up to the FREE Leadership Coaching Question Series where you get video snippets + BONUS coaching tools and resources delivered to your inbox every week for 24 weeks. What's this all about?
These Leadership Questions will help you to develop your professional brand and soft skills within your workplace.
These are topics that have been raised in my Coaching sessions over the past 8+ years. I have distilled them into a podcast and email series of short takeaways just for you!
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
Prina (helping you find Ways to Change the Workplace) Shah
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- Join the Ways to Change the Workplace Facebook Group
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- Invest in yourself, or treat someone to a 3 Month Guided Self Coaching Journal
Why is creating Psychological Safety so hard for some organisations?
Do you want to learn how to create psychological safety at your workplace?
Let’s demystify all things psychological safety…
About today’s episode:
Today is a solo episode on all things Psychological Safety where I help to
Simplify Psychological Safety.
I discuss:
- The definition of psychological safety
- What psychological safety is not
- The new behaviours needed to create a psychologically safe workplace culture
- I give practical (and free) ideas on how ANYONE can conduct an unsafe workplace test audit
- I share my own example of how I created psychological safety when I worked in corporate
- I share how I work with teams to develop their psychological safety (and so much more!)
- I share the next steps you can take to create a good team
Free Resources:
- Your FREE Self Coaching Guide
- Purchase a Guided 3 Month Self Coaching Journal for your leaders and teams.
- Learnings from Google’s Project Aristole
- Amy Edmondson’s tips on creating Psychological Safety
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
Prina (helping you find Ways to Change the Workplace) Shah
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- Sign up to be coached virtually by Prina for FREE over 24 weeks!
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- Invest in yourself, or treat someone to a 3 Month Guided Self Coaching Journal
How can you tell your boss that you have ADHD?
About today’s episode:
Today I chat with the creative Communications Professional / Artist who is Jade Goulding. Jade was diagnosed with ADHD and she shares her story of how she has dealt with it in the context of being an entrepreneur and an employee.
I speak with Jade about: Breaking Workplace Taboos: About ADHDJade talks about how she is using her ADHD traits to her advantage!
We talk about:
- Jade’s story: what she does, how she got to where she is and why she does it
- I share with Jade that many of my friends have recently been diagnosed with ADHD in their 40s. Some feel a real sense of shame about it…
- What is ADHD?
- What is your ADHD like for you re: being an employee and an entrepreneur?
- How to break the stigma?
- How can workplaces change to be more inclusive for people to “come out” about their ADHD?
- Jade shares some super practical tips for people who want to talk to their workplaces about their ADHD.
- Jade’s answer to “what is one way you would change the workplace if you had a magic wand: is great, see what she says…
About today’s guest: Jade is a self confessed Comms Nerd – and that is what her business is called too! She is a creative, strategic and experienced visual communicator. She brings innovative ideas and strategy, keen problem solving skills, with an illustration and design background, and a nerdy interest in data, measurement, and the real reason WHY. Her super powers are understanding complex situations quickly, creative solutions to communication problems, design thinking, human centred approach to EVERYTHING, communication strategy, efficient processes, creative outputs, and innovative solutions.
Resources and links
Connect with Jade and her Comms Nerd Business.
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
Prina (helping you find Ways to Change the Workplace) Shah
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- Invest in yourself, or treat someone to a 3 Month Guided Self Coaching Journal
Role modelling or learning from observing others is a skill that is free of charge and I you can easily learn from...
Who is a person at work that inspires you?
We can learn from those people...
Have you really looked into what it is that they do, or don't do that inspires you?
I'd like you to think about the three traits you will take from them and apply to yourself at work.
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
Prina (helping you find Ways to Change the Workplace) Shah
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Do you wish your message would land better?
Do you feel unheard at work?
Do you want to learn how to use the right mode of communication, for the right situation, so you can end up with a win / win outcome?
Well wait no longer!
This week’s episode is titled: 5 Ways to Communicate to Gain Buy In
I help workplaces to become even better.
One of the recurring issues I have seen with not so great workplace is issues happening because of a lack of communication, mixed communication or just plain poor communication.
- When people communicate about #change it is dull and generic AF.
- When people are trying to sell an idea, they often fail.
- When people are trying to influence others in the workplace, they find it difficult.
- When people are trying to improve team or stakeholder engagement, they don’t know how to.
In this episode, I share 5 Modes of Communication that you can apply to help your message stick.
I wish you well in finding Ways to Change the Workplace!
Get your FREEBIES and connect with Prina:
- Email me to get your FREE Guide: 5 Ways to Communicate to Gain Buy In
- Join the Ways to Change the Workplace Facebook Group
- Tune in to Deb Zahn's Episode 19: Develop Your Consulting Skills to Deepen Your Influence
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be! Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
Prina (helping you find Ways to Change the Workplace) Shah
Is your workplace turning hybrid or considering it?
Is your manager not sure about all this talk of hybrid work?
Is your workplace asking you to return fully to the office?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, you need to listen to this episode of Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast with my guest Gustavo Razzetti who is the CEO & Founder, Fearless Culture.
About today’s episode: Gustavo’s latest book titled“Remote Not Distant: Design a Company Culture That Will Help You Thrive in a Hybrid Workplace” is full of practical lessons any organisation large or small can apply.
I talk to Gustavo about how you can be: Remote, Not Distant: Create a Thriving Hybrid Culture
- Gustavo has a background in innovation, social psychology and human centred design, I ask him all about how he has married those elements to bring you his latest work
- His latest book, Remote, Not Distant is a title that says it all!
- Gustavo tells us what gems he is sharing in his new book.
- I tell Gustavo that where I live in Perth, we’ve been lucky not to be too badly affected by the pandemic, remote work for most organisations has been a temporary band aid. I am pro remote work, how do we get the reticent orgs to embrace remote work?
- From your years of research, what are the cons of remote work? (Very insightful info to manage psychological safety.)
- What are the unexpected pros of remote work? (There are many!)
- I asked Gustavo about all of the open source material he freely provides, that is truly generous – I ask what drove you to be so open with your material?
- Gustavo shares practical tips for organisations who are iffy about embracing remote work.
- Gustavo’s answer to “what is one way you would change the workplace if you had a magic wand!” is fantastic!
Before you do anything - Join the Ways to Change the Workplace Facebook Group
About today’s guest: Gustavo is passionate about helping teams do the best work of their lives. He is a sought-after speaker, culture consultant, and author of three books.
He created Fearless Culture to help organizations become purpose-driven, agile, and innovative. Razzetti is also the creator of the Culture Design Canvas, a culture mapping tool used by consultants, coaches, and organizations worldwide.
Resources and links from Gustavo: LinkedIn - Remote Not Distant book - Freebies
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures. Thank you for tuning in!
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Consulting is a crucial skill for ANYONE in the workplace, but if you lack it, here’s what could happen:
- Miscommunication
- Failed projects
- A waste of time and money
- Your professional brand being tarnished
And all of the above is probably because the project lead (or you) couldn’t influence or consult.
About today’s episode:
If you want to Develop your Consulting Skills to Deepen Your Influence, you need to listen to this episode of Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast with my guest Deb Zahn who is a specialist in The Craft of Consulting.
I speak with Deb about: How Develop your Consulting Skills to Deepen Your Influence.Deb shares so many of her own secrets in this episode, it got me spilling the beans as to how I consult too!
Get your pen and paper ready for this one. Here are some of the things we cover:
- How consulting is an important leadership skill, yet many leaders lack the skill!
- The results of being a poor internal consultant.
- The key skills you need to be a legendary consultant – and the best news, these skills can be learnt!!
- Deb and I share our very own consulting tools.
- And listen in to Deb’s answer to my question: if you had a magic wand, what is one way you would change the workplace?
About today’s guest: Deb Zahn helps professionals create successful consulting businesses, especially in the first 2 make-or-break-it years. As a practicing consultant for 11+ years, Deb routinely brings in 6- and 7-figures a year and have built a steady, reliable pipeline of work. Deb specializes in securing high-value contracts with hard-to-get clients. Over the last decade, She has coached 68+ new consultants and helped them fast track their success. She is also the host of the Craft of Consulting podcast.
Resources and links:
Connect with Deb via her Website, LinkedIn Profile, LinkedIn Page and YouTube
Learn more about these cool tools:
- GROW Style of Coaching questions
- The Japanese Way of Consulting using Nemawashi as a concept
- Appreciative enquiry
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures. Thank you for tuning in!
Prina (helping you find Ways to Change the Workplace) Shah
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- Join the Ways to Change the Workplace Facebook Group
- Connect with Prina on LinkedIn
This podcast forms a part of the Leadership Coaching Question Series that I will be sharing with you.
Do you know your worst work self?
- Do you know what causes it and why?
- Do you know how you behave as your worst work self?
- Do you know how that makes others in your team feel?
- Do you know what steps you can take to mitigate that Incredible Hulk moment?
- It's really important for you to know the impact that you have on others.
- I talk often about the concept of positional power that people have as Leaders.
- With great power comes great responsibility as a wise person once said!
Wishing you well in your leadership journey.
Sign up to the FREE Leadership Coaching Question Series where you get video snippets + BONUS coaching tools and resources delivered to your inbox every week for 24 weeks. What's this all about?
These Leadership Questions will help you to develop your professional brand and soft skills within your workplace.
These are topics that have been raised in my Coaching sessions over the past 8+ years. I have distilled them into a podcast and email series of short takeaways just for you!
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
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I have been told by many CEOs that they have invested heavily in leadership development and are still not seeing the results. I have supported many CEOs on enhancing their organisational cultures.
These CEOs were not happy with their leaders for some of the reasons I discuss below. There was something amiss. We uncovered there were two factors at play:
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The CEOs had not clearly articulated their vision of the culture (and their expectations of leaders.)
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The Leaders therefore created their own habits.
I ask CEOs that I work with these Seven Tough Questions to Ask About their Leadership Culture - they will help you determine whether your leadership culture needs a refresh:
1. Do your leaders empower and trust their staff or do they deploy the more directive style where what they say goes?
2. Do your leaders actually get on with each other and work constructively with each other? (A diversity of leaders and a difference of opinions are needed, what I am asking here is do your leaders have a good working relationship with each other?)
3. Do your leaders have the full picture, or are they working in their own patches? In silos?
4. Are your leaders on the same page about the organisation’s strategic direction? Or do they have their own versions of it?
5. Do your leaders share information freely or hold onto it with the mentality that knowledge is power?
6. Do your leaders inspire their teams?
7. Are your leaders emotionally intelligent? Do they have the capacity to be aware of, control, and express their emotions, and can they handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically?
Fun fact: A study by Deloitte states “More than 80% of the jobs created between now and 2030 will be for knowledge workers, and two-thirds of jobs will be strongly reliant on soft skills.” What are you doing to develop the soft skills of your leaders?
Read the article where I initially wrote about this.
Contact me to find ways to improve your leadership culture!
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More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be! Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
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Do you have the best of intentions to time block and get things done, only to FAIL by the end of the week?
You’re not alone!
Many people fail at time blocking for a myriad of reasons, especially when it comes to it at work.
Today I am talking with Ravindra all about Why Time Blocking Fails Leaders on the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast.
Ravindra offers us a 4-step alternative to time blocking which is sooooo practical. He shows us how to plan for the week, the day and then how we can maintain the focus with less stress!
Ravindra is an expert on time management and productivity. He shares why time blocking tends to fail many in the workplace.
More about Ravindra
My guest today is Ravindra Kondekar, a MTech alumnus of IIT Bombay, who has spent more than 27 years working in the upper echelons of the Indian technology industry.
He has worked in software development for the Department of Space and for many multinational corporations. He has another passion than Software development and that is coaching executives and entrepreneurs on Time Management.
What I really like the sound of is that his time management methodologies are tested through his own career while handling challenging responsibilities and also with his clients of varying needs.
Connect with Ravindra
- Listen to his previous chat with Prina re Why Time Management Fails Us
- Website: https://ravindrakondekar.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravindrakondekar
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/RKondekar
- Mail: ravindra@ravindrakondekar.com
- Instagram: @kondrkarravindra
- Get Ravindra’s free guide to thinking the Orderly way!
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
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This podcast forms a part of the 24 Leadership Question Series that I will be sharing with you.
Do you know your best work self?
How do you think your manager or team would describe you?
This week I have a few questions for you to consider, which may be hard as I am focusing on the big "know thyself" aspect.
Sign up to the FREE Leadership Coaching Question Series where you get video snippets + BONUS coaching tools and resources delivered to your inbox every week for 24 weeks. What's this all about?
These Leadership Questions will help you to develop your professional brand and soft skills within your workplace.
These are topics that have been raised in my Coaching sessions over the past 8+ years. I have distilled them into a podcast and email series of short takeaways just for you!
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
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How often is it that workplace culture change is a disaster? We hear more negative stories of change, than we do positive. It need not be the case.
Change can be supported by applying the additional super skill of storytelling!
About today’s episode: I speak with story telling expert, David Pullan, about: 5 Ways to Improve Workplace Culture through Story.
- I ask about David’s story: who you are, what you do and why!
- Storytelling as an important Leadership skill to enlist change and develop the org culture
- How story telling at work is…
- a way to build employee engagement,
- a way to empower change (storytelling through data)
- a way to build relationships
- a way to make things stick / make meetings memorable (if we can imagine it in our mind, it sticks better and
- a way to make things fun!
- David’s practical tips and takeaways he has in relation to the above
- And David shares examples of the projects he has worked on
- And listen in to David’s answer to my question: if you had a magic wand, what is one way you would change the workplace?
About today’s guest: This week I am chatting with David Pullan, he is known as The Story Spotter. He helps his clients do four things:
- Stand out and be remembered through the stories they spot, shape and share
- Form deep relationships as they connect to the stories of their stakeholders
- Build trust through the stories they create with their behaviours.
- Create the stories they tell themselves that will lead to success.
Connect with David Pullan: www.thestoryspotters.com, Twitter @thestoryspotter, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pullan-4b0619a/
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures. Thank you for tuning in!
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You may have had to focus on change management on the fly at times over the past years. As we now focus on recovery, let us not forget the importance of planned change management…
You have probably experienced failed change projects some time in your career.
An ex colleague explained the Japanese concept of Nemawashi to me long ago.
Nemawashi in Japanese means an informal process of quietly laying the foundation for some proposed change or project, by talking to the people concerned, gathering support and feedback, and so forth. It is considered an important element in any major change, before any formal steps are taken, and successful nemawashi enables changes to be carried out with the consent of all sides.
I simplify it to a formula: Meeting Before the Meeting (During and Meeting After the Meeting…)
I have applied this process in many aspects, one of which is in change and culture optimisation projects that I have supported my clients with. Here are some useful pointers from what I have learned. In this episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, I share:
- What the Nemawashi Process Is Not:
- What the Nemawashi Process Is:
- Plus: Bonus Tips on Your Change Engagement
I wish you well in finding Ways to Change Your Workplace!
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More about your host, Prina Shah:We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be! Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
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I am often called in to support broken or #toxicteams. They can be turned around over time and with sensitivity.
I love supporting the proactive teams also - these are teams that focus on the things that I am going to run past you this week...
Do you know your #team as humans? It is so important as a team to get to know each other as humans so we can break down barriers.
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- https://www.prinashah.com/LeadershipCoachingQuestions
Do you want to create a corporate revolution?
Do you want to change things at work but don’t feel you have the power to?
Do you have loads of ideas of ways to change the workplace you are at?
Are you at a loss of how to go about making said change?
Fret not! Today my guest is Leanne Hughes, she’s a corporate maverick!
Leanne Hughes is an international consultant, expert on leading Charismatic Change, podcast host and Peloton Addict. She combines her experience in Marketing, her passion for group dynamics, with her education in Psychology, to help leaders dramatically overcome resistance to change, and drive innovation and performance.
In this episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, we talk about:
“How to create a corporate revolution!” Leanne will be answering questions in the Ways to Change the Workplace Facebook Group, do join!
- We discuss the various ways change management theories may fail us and why.
- The need for change.
- How you can take action and create your own subculture!
- And you’ll hear some things that neither Leanne or I have shared with the world…
- Learn how Leanne would find a way to change the workplace if she had a magic wand!
Connect with Leanne
- Website: https://leannehughes.com
- Free masterclass - Booked Out Facilitator https://www.bookedoutfacilitator.com
- Podcast: https://www.firsttimefacilitator.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannehughes/
- Facebook Group: The Flipchart https://www.facebook.com/groups/firsttimefacilitator
- Connect on IG @leannehughes
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/leannehughes
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNX_y8VYlbyA6YRO_ldNB-Q
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be! Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
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If Culture eats Strategy for breakfast, I’d say your Values may eat your Vison for brunch.
Values are an integral part of an organisation’s culture. Your Values ideally should be the guiding principles in which everyone in your company behave, serve their customers and achieve your Vision.
The Issue: People either don’t know the company’s values OR don’t like them.
The Potential Reasons:
- Your staff weren’t included in creation of your Values.
- Your Values relate to the external facing elements of the company only.
- Your Values are not in your (the CEO, Leaders and HR Team’s vernacular.) If you’re not living your Values, why should anyone else?
- Your Values are too wordy or too simple – yes, a dichotomy there.
- Your Values posters are all over the place but they’re still not being applied.
So, what to do?
8 Ways to Bring Your Company Values to Life: The Success Stories: I have had the pleasure of supporting companies that live, apply and own their Values, and in this episode I share what I have seen work.
Ditch plastering posters of your Values around the place in the hope the message will stick.
- Live your Values.
- Apply your Values.
- Own your Values.
Here’s to happy employees, formidable leaders and good company cultures!
I wish you well in finding Ways to Change Your Workplace!
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More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be! Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
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Menopause is a female leadership issue.
It’s a fact. Did you know:
- 78% of women in the workplace who are 45-60 years old will face the effects of menopause on their career.
- By that age, many women are in the peak of their leadership ladder.
- As more women enter the workplace, this issue is only going to grow.
- Another fun fact: workplaces which have more females in leadership positions tend to perform better financially.
So why is it that we don’t pay enough attention to this stage of life in the workplace?
About today’s episode:
Today I chat with Thea O’Connor who is a Wellbeing & Productivity Advisor, Presenter, Coach and specialist in helping workplaces to take action in addressing menopause.
I speak with Thea about: Menopause is a Female Leadership Issue.We discuss:
- Why most HR functions don’t consider menopause.
- Why we need to change the ways of the workplace to treat menopause like any other significant passage of life such as having children or retiring.
- The gendered stereotypes women and men have at work.
- The case for Ways to Change the Workplace address menopause at work.
- The 9-5 shift and its effect on menopause.
- The menopause symptoms we don’t know that affect women at work.
- How YOU as an individual can tackle this in your workplace.
- How anyone can get rejuvenated in 10 minutes!
About today’s guest: Thea O'Connor who is a Senior Advisor on workplace ell-being, productivity, helping leaders, teams and individuals to improve their workplace engagement and effectiveness through body intelligence and better health. Thea is committed to rehumanizing our work ethic so that it is fashioned around human biological rhythms, rather than around machines. She is a naptivist. Thea promotes the power nap as the new coffee break. Yes. She also promotes life stage approach to worker well-being. So different stages of the lifecycle, such as menopause, can be accommodated.
Resources and links:
Connect with Thea on LinkedIn and check out her Workplace Course on Menopause.
Get more resources on managing menopause from Monash University.
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
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This podcast forms a part of the 24 Leadership Question Series that I will be sharing with you.
How are you going to expand your professional network?
I really want to myth bust the concept of leadership.
Leadership isn't an appointed title like the Pope, or the Dalai Lama do you know what leadership traits you bring to the team?
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These are topics that have been raised in my Coaching sessions over the past 8+ years. I have distilled them into a podcast and email series of short takeaways just for you!
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
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How to use your positional power for good!
I have spoken to many CEOs and Senior Leaders whom I support about the notion of positional power. Put simply, positional power is the use of your power (of authority) to get things done. This type of power is something you exert over others. It is the use of your authority. Positional power is a preordained source of power given to a person as a result of their position.
Types of positional power:
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Your manager can use their positional power to allocate tasks to you
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Your coach could use their positional power to hold you accountable to the actions you committed to in your coaching session
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It can also be applied in a forced way (dictatorial rulers use their power to ensure their people do as they say)
3 Ways and Tips to Use Your Positional Power for Good.
Here are some points to consider as you lead your organization’s culture.
1. The higher you are in the hierarchy, the further you may be from the grassroots.
2. Now that you are a conductor of the orchestra, you may well feel lonely at the top.
3. A result of the abovementioned points is that you get piecemeal information. You may not always have the full picture. I liken this to the story of “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” A classic tale talking of positional power and the fear the Emperor’s people had of speaking the truth to him. People may not feel they can be completely open with you as a result of your position.
With great responsibility comes great power. How are you using your power?
Further Reading:
- The Emperor’s New Clothes Story: https://www.prindleinstitute.org/books/the-emperors-new-clothes/
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be! Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
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This podcast forms a part of the 24 Leadership Question Series that I will be sharing with you.
It need not be lonely as a Leader. Note there is a difference between being friends and friendly, especially as you climb the corporate ladder.
Boundaries are ever more important. This is something that I support my Coachees with as they progress through their #career.
Who are your work go to peeps? Those who you can debrief to, get advice and learn from?
Sign up to the FREE Leadership Coaching Question Series where you get video snippets + BONUS coaching tools and resources delivered to your inbox every week for 24 weeks. What's this all about?
These Leadership Questions will help you to develop your professional brand and soft skills within your workplace.
These are topics that have been raised in my Coaching sessions over the past 8+ years. I have distilled them into a podcast and email series of short takeaways just for you!
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
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How can you recover your internal culture and external brand after a workplace scandal?
How can you communicate with impact after losing trust of your people?
How can you find ways to change the workplace culture after bad press?
About today’s episode:
Today I chat with Elaine Bennett all the way in the U.S, in Cape Cod. Elaine is a Strategic Messaging Consultant with years of experience in supporting leaders to communicate the right way.
I speak with Elaine about: How to recover your culture after a workplace scandal.Elaine talks about how she worked at Solomon Brothers during the midst of a fraud scandal.
- How the new interim CEO, Warren Buffett, turned the internal culture and external brand around.
- The essence of connecting with people through the framework of communication which Elaine provides.
- Elaine’s practical tips and takeaways he has in relation to the above
- And listen in to Elaine’s answer to my question: if you had a magic wand, what is one way you would change the workplace?
About today’s guest: Elaine is a strategic messaging consultant, advising clients from Fortune 50 CEOs to entrepreneurs on their messaging. She also creates and delivers trainings on how to improve the writing of everything from internal communications to speeches. Her 2019 TEDx Talk tackles the topic of how language can change the world. She began her career on Wall Street 25+ years ago, as speechwriter for the CEO of Salomon Brothers. When scandal forced the executive to resign, Warren Buffett stepped in as Interim CEO—and Elaine’s newest client. Mr. Buffett offered Elaine one of his highest compliments: "You have a terrific ear and you turn straight thinking into straight writing.”
Resources and links
Connect with Elaine and check out her TEDX Starter Course.
Learn more about the Enron scandal.
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
Prina (helping you find Ways to Change the Workplace) Shah
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This podcast forms a part of the 24 Leadership Question Series that I will be sharing with you.
What is the best team that you have worked in?
I have a few team related questions for you to consider. We spend more time with our team in the day than we do with our loved ones, it has to be a good team, hey? I have worked in good and bad teams in the past. I got to build my own team culture to suit our team needs. You can too...
- Why was it so?
- Who made it so?
- What behaviours made it so?
- What were the great ingredients?
- How could you enhance your current team by adding some of those ingredients and your own new ones?
- What rituals or traditions did they have? My team had doughnut days, a Friday shared learning session and we also did postmortem learning sessions after projects.
Sign up to the FREE Leadership Coaching Question Series where you get video snippets + BONUS coaching tools and resources delivered to your inbox every week for 24 weeks. What's this all about?
These Leadership Questions will help you to develop your professional brand and soft skills within your workplace.
These are topics that have been raised in my Coaching sessions over the past 8+ years. I have distilled them into a podcast and email series of short takeaways just for you!
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
Prina (helping you find Ways to Change the Workplace) Shah
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Is your performance cycle one you enjoy, or one which is seen as an imposition from HR?
Is it a good use of your time, or waste?
Is the conversation with your manager an easy one to have, or painful?
If you are feeling your performance planning is a painful experience, fret not, you are not alone!
Today I am talking with Steve McKenna, who is an Associate Professor of Management at Curtin Business School which is based in central Perth, Western Australia.
In this episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, we talk about:
‘Performance Liberation NOT Performance Management’
- Renaming the performance management process: why?
- Dangle the carrot less: Detach rewards from evaluations.
- Strengths development over weakness development. Why?
- Fairness and subjectivity.
- Values / Behaviours / Goals / KPIs - which to measure in a meaningful way?
- The employee experience: Focus on Performance Drivers NOT Performance Management - what are performance drivers?
Connect with Steve: On LinkedIn and email
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be! Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
Prina (helping you find Ways to Change the Workplace) Shah
Get your FREEBIES and connect with Prina:
- Sign up to be coached virtually by Prina for FREE over 24 weeks!
- Subscribe to Prina’s monthly-ish newsletter
- Join the Ways to Change the Workplace Facebook Group
- Connect with Prina on LinkedIn
- Follow behind the scenes on Prina’s Instagram account
- Invest in yourself, or treat someone to a 3 Month Guided Self Coaching Journal
This podcast forms a part of the 24 Leadership Question Series that I will be sharing with you.
Everyone's a Leader, right?
I really want to myth bust the concept of leadership.
Leadership isn't an appointed title like the Pope, or the Dalai Lama do you know what leadership traits you bring to the team?
Sign up to the FREE Leadership Coaching Question Series where you get video snippets + BONUS coaching tools and resources delivered to your inbox every week for 24 weeks. What's this all about?
These Leadership Questions will help you to develop your professional brand and soft skills within your workplace.
These are topics that have been raised in my Coaching sessions over the past 8+ years. I have distilled them into a podcast and email series of short takeaways just for you!
More about your host, Prina Shah:
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.
I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!
Prina (helping you find Ways to Change the Workplace) Shah
Get your FREEBIES and connect with Prina:
· Sign up to be coached virtually by Prina for FREE over 24 weeks!
· Subscribe to Prina’s monthly-ish newsletter
· Join the Ways to Change the Workplace Facebook Group
· Connect with Prina on LinkedIn
· Follow behind the scenes on Prina’s Instagram account
· Invest in yourself, or treat someone to a 3 Month Guided Self Coaching Journal
Welcome to the first ever episode of this podcast titled Ways to Change the Workplace, by me, Prina Shah!
This podcast series will be all about helping you to find Ways to Change the Workplace.
We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!
Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes. I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.
Thank you for tuning in!Prina (can't wait to share great things with you) Shah
Connect with me on my:
- Website - go ahead and stalk what I am all about
- LinkedIn - this is my office
- Instagram - this is my playground, I share heaps of behind the scenes stuff
- YouTube - if you prefer to watch and listen