The Workplace Podcast in association with Dynamic Partners

Sean Blair author and co-author of three books on the Lego Serious Play (LSP) facilitation method, joins fellow LSP facilitator on the podcast. Sean provides an understanding of this facilitation method, the surprising benefits and the importance of play.

Myth's are dispelled that it's just fun with a pile of bricks, and as facilitators we discuss the importance of design to meet group learning outcomes.

Sean also provides insights into how this facilitation method has adapted online and how to use this method in a covid friendly way.  

Renowned TEDxTalk speaker, bestseller author and expert on leadership & personal development, Dr Karolien Notebaert is this weeks guest. Karolien guides us on our we can better understand neuroscience in an accessible way, by providing memorable insights from her book. We discuss how people can overcome challenges in the workplace and through insights, science and storytelling to show people a path. We talk about the science and evidence in the power of mindfulness, by accessing the default experience networks amongst other neuroscience hacks.

Leading business psychologist Alan Lyons joins William Corless on the podcast to discuss how people can make the most of the challenges presented to us in the current climate. We discuss the various elements of emotional intelligence and how to be yourself more with skills. This episode jam packed with gems of self care, theory, quotes and insights.

Researcher and University lecturer Deirdre Curran from the National University of Ireland, Galway. Deirdre joins our host William Corless to provide insights on fairness and justice at work. We discuss the many aspects of this topic that we should all consider, especially leaders. Our conversation covers the human impact when fairness and justice is absent, the mechanisms at play and also we discuss power imbalance. 

Former Ireland Rugby Captain, Director of Executive Education and CEO, Phillip Matthews joins the podcast to discuss the importance of purpose in leadership. Phillip shares his insights on purpose based on his experience of leadership in sport and business combined with his executive development experience. We cover what purpose means, the various facets of purpose and how you can fulfil your leadership potential by gaining clarity on your purpose.

Siobhan Murray an accredited psychotherapist, certified life-coach and best-selling author joins our host William Corless to discuss Burnout.  This podcast provides insights into how people can overcome overwhelm, burnout and manage the demands of their personal and professional roles; learn how to embrace self-care and how to navigate living in a chaotic world; hone their authentic leadership style so they can make a difference and thrive in their work

In this episode, the coaches coach, Andrew McLaughlin discusses what is quality of life. In this wide ranging and fascinating discussion we gain a deeper understanding of what are the key elements to a quality of life. We cover research, the philosophy and practical tips to bring more quality into your life.  The research proves that quality of life will have the positive ripple effects on leadership, relationships, team and organisation.

Dr Ann Torres speaks to me from California to give us an insight into negotiation. We use negotiation everyday, at work, with our team, our manager, in our relationships and at home.  Ann gives us useful tips into how we can better use negotiations in our lives, whether it is buying a house or dealing with a conflict at work.

Aoife Donovan Lee joins William on the podcast to discuss our technology habits. More and more people suffer from technostress. We explore the impact of technostress and provide insight and understanding to our technology habits. We also provide tips on the little changes you can make to over come technostress.

Cultural Intelligence expert, Samara Hakim of Culturgrit joins William Corless on the podcast. Samara and William  discuss Measuring Inclusion and Diversity in the workplace. We explore the benefits to business brought about by measuring inclusion and diversity. We also highlight how gaining more insight as a leader, can deliver on better results for your team and your organisation. Working towards creating a sense of belonging to instil the right mindset to ensure psychological safety where people can thrive.