

Colin on Culture
Colin D Ellis
On this podcast I'll be providing regular insights to help you to build a vibrant workplace culture. From fewer emails and meetings to more celebration of success and courageous conversations, I'll be covering it all. No endless waffle, just sensible, practical advice.
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Nov 28, 2021 • 26min
Is HR up to the Culture job?
In this week's episode of the Culture & Coffee podcast I ask the question, is HR up to the job of safeguarding culture? This week's coffee is a Colombian pour over from Wide Open Road Coffee in Melbourne.

Nov 21, 2021 • 27min
Is Your Vision Uninspiring?
In this week's episode of the Culture & Coffee podcast I ask the question, is your organisation's vision uninspiring? Also, five things about The Beatles you might not know.
This week's coffee in a Girma Bekele from Kochere Woreda, Guji, Ethiopia roasted by The Little Marionette in NSW, Australia.

Nov 14, 2021 • 26min
How to set great expectations
In this week's episode of the Culture & Coffee podcast I talk about how to set and hold people to great expectations. Also, five reasons to visit Costa Rica.
This week's coffee is a Costa Rican Volcan Azul, roasted by Vacation Coffee in Melbourne, Australia.

Nov 7, 2021 • 29min
How to deal with brilliant jerks
In this week's episode of the Culture & Coffee podcast I talk about the process for dealing with brilliant jerks. Also, the difference between espresso and filter coffee.
This week's coffee is a Colombia Andino Bruselas from Rumble Coffee Roasters in Kensington, Victoria.

Oct 31, 2021 • 21min
Does your culture match your purpose?
In this week's episode I talk about why figuring out your purpose takes time. Also, the origin story of coffee. This week's coffee is a Kenyan Kariaini, roasted by Beat Coffee in Preston, Melbourne.

Oct 24, 2021 • 28min
Hybrid is not the new flexible
In this week's episode I explain the difference between flexible and hybrid working. Also, the 10 steps of turning a coffee seed into your daily coffee. This week's coffee is a Finca Hartmann from Panama, roasted by Industry Beans in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

Oct 17, 2021 • 26min
Are you overcomplicating work?
In this week's episode I ask whether simplicity is a priority in your culture? Also, five random things I've learned this week. This week's coffee is a Gikirima from Kenya, roasted by Everyday Coffee Roasters in Collingwood, Melbourne.

Oct 10, 2021 • 24min
Are your leaders just bad managers?
In this week's episode I talk about the fact that leaders make choices that managers never make. Also, a brief history of the Melbourne suburb of Carlton. This week's coffee is a Nyamyumba from Rwanda, roasted by Vertue Coffee Roasters in Melbourne.

Oct 3, 2021 • 20min
Are you faking culture?
In this week's episode I ask whether your organisation is faking culture and give you some signs to look out for. Also why knowing where stuff is from is important. This week's coffee is an Aroresa from Ethiopia, roasted by Bench Coffee Co. in Melbourne.

Sep 26, 2021 • 24min
Are you a culture outsider?
In this week's episode I talk about how you can influence culture when you're new or external to the team. Also, what it's like to be in an earthquake. This week's coffee is a Manos Juntas from Colombia, roasted by Axil Coffee Roasters in Hawthorn, Melbourne.