This Working Life

“We are all artists, sometimes we forget that”.Even if you don’t think you have a creative job, or that you yourself are artistic, there’s a lot you can learn from the ‘artist’s way’.In this episode you’ll learn lessons to incorporate into your working life no matter what your profession is - from how to get inspired and innovate to getting into a flow state.

Discover the art of negotiation for a pay rise through collaboration, listening, and finding win-win solutions. Learn the importance of making the first offer and presenting a package that meets your needs. Explore salary negotiation tips and strategies for dealing with rejection, and gain insight into preparing for future negotiations.

Our habits, good and bad, influence how we live, and how we feel and perform at work. And if you’re human, chances are you want to shake off some bad habits that set in over winter. So here’s how you can do it (with zero willpower).

In her new book Storytellers, Leigh Sales shares hard-won lessons on how to craft a story, how to listen and how to be brave enough to ask hard questions at work.We also learn from her music practice, what helps her flow state, and how anxiety has been a pretty consistent part of her work life.

A colleague gets promoted. A friend lands their dream job.You feel happy for them, but also, a pang of pain... what is that? Is that envy??It’s natural to feel envious, but many of us deny it or try to ignore it.But how we react to this feeling can be the key in unlocking its power.So how can we use it for good?

What can guiding a horse teach us about leadership? In recent years, ‘Equine Assisted Learning’ has been used in leadership development. But what is it exactly, and what can it teach us about leadership for the workplace?

We spoke with original Matildas player Dr Shona Bass in our recent episode The Matildas Effect but we loved her insights so much we decided to bring you the whole interview. She reflects on what makes ace teamwork, the DNA of the Matildas that persists to this day, and what we can learn from them for our own working lives.With thanks to intern Kate Lawrence.

This podcast explores the 'Matildas Effect' and the power of teamwork in the workplace. It discusses the lessons we can learn from the Australian women's football team and emphasizes the importance of team cohesion and adaptability. The podcast also highlights the significance of trust, collective identity, and buy-in for successful teamwork and organizational change.

How can we best protect (and repair) our relationships at work?When we start working with someone we tend to just dive into the work at hand. But what happens when we start by learning how we can best work together?Coaching expert and author Michael Bungay Stanier believes this can be the key to building the best possible relationship. And it starts with five questions.So what are they? And how can we best ask them?Guest: Michael Bungay Stanier - Coaching expert and author, How to Work with (Almost) Anyone: Five Questions for Building the Best Possible RelationshipsThe Keystone Conversation Questions: The Amplify Question: What’s Your Best? When do you shine and when do you flow?The Steady Question: What Are Your Practices and Preferences?The Good Date Question: What Can You Learn from Successful Past Relationships?The Bad Date Question: What Can You Learn from Frustrating Past Relationships?The Repair Question: How Will You Fix It When Things Go Wrong?

What does it mean if you declare your workplace to be anti-racist? Where does lip service end and actual systemic change occur? How does this differ from diversity and inclusion?  How do you begin to dismantle the structural racism in your workplace and rebuild an organisation where everyone feels safe, where everyone thrives?   This episode will cover the multifaceted approach of anti-racism education in the workplace and offer some solutions to address the psychological impacts of racism.