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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Feb 20, 2022 • 22min
Are your L&D programs rubbish?
On this week's podcast I ask whether your L&D programs are up to the job. And what approach you should be considering to positively evolve your culture. This week's coffee is a Guatemalan Kalibus, roasted by Supreme Coffee in Abbotsford in the north of Melbourne.
Feb 13, 2022 • 24min
How to deal with a toxic boss
In this week's episode I provide some tips on how to deal with a toxic boss and trash Valentine's Day! This week's coffee is a long black from Steam Junkies in Melbourne.
Feb 6, 2022 • 22min
Who are you bringing to work today?
On this week's podcast I talk about how you can bring your best self to work. The coffee is an Ethiopian batch brew from Terror Twilight in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Jan 30, 2022 • 25min
Busting Bureaucracy
On this week's podcast I talk about how to bust bureaucracy. The coffee is a cold drip from Green Phoenix cafe in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Jan 23, 2022 • 25min
How to make teams psychologically safe
On this week's podcast I talk about the importance of psychological safety and provide some things to think about. This week's coffee is a Mi Finquita from Panama, roasted by Proud Mary Coffee Roasters in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Jan 16, 2022 • 23min
What employees want in 2022
In this week's podcast I talk about what employees are looking for in 2022 and a short history of Canberra. This week's coffee is a La Ilusion from Nicaragua roasted by Ona Coffee in Canberra.
Jan 9, 2022 • 26min
Where to start with culture change?
In this weeks podcast I talk about how to get started on culture change. This week's coffee is an El Boqueron from Guatemala roasted by Growers Espresso in North Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Dec 19, 2021 • 25min
2021 Culture Year in Review
In this weeks podcast (the last for this year) I review the world of work and how it has changed during 2021. This week's coffee is from Campos in Newtown, New South Wales.
Dec 12, 2021 • 23min
Culture Rots From The Top
In this weeks podcast I talk about how culture is everyone's responsibility but that senior managers set the tone. Also, a history of the v60. This week's coffee is from Runner Duck Coffee in Wollongong, New South Wales.
Dec 5, 2021 • 23min
How to avoid procrastination
In this weeks podcast I talk about how you go about avoiding wasting your precious time. Also, the genesis of the long black. This week's coffee was purchased from Diggies Cafe in Wollongong, New South Wales.
