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Episode 77: The Extended Mind with Annie Murphy Paul

In this Episode William speaks with acclaimed science writer, Annie Murphy Paul. Annie’s insightful work has graced the pages of prestigious publications such as The New York Times Magazine, Scientific American, and The Best American Science Writing, just to name a few. Her expertise in the field is truly remarkable!

In this episode William and Annie delve into her latest book, "The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain." This thought-provoking piece explores the fascinating concept of how we can tap the intelligence that exists beyond our brains—in our bodies, our surroundings, and our relationships.

Annie’s publishing’s go beyond "The Extended Mind." Her previous works include "Origins," an exploration of the science of prenatal influences, and "The Cult of Personality," a cultural history and scientific critique of personality testing.

Annie currently serves as a senior writer at the esteemed podcast, Hidden Brain.

There are many valuable insights to be gleaned from this episode as William and Annie discuss:

➢ Future proofing in relation to AI
➢ Practicing cognitive fitness
➢ The importance of movement

As well as much more

 

Find out more about the work Annie does here: Annie Murphy Paul - The Extended Mind

 

Episode 76: Intrinsic Motivation with Stefan Falk

In this latest episode of The Workplace Podcast, William is joined by Stefan Falk, renowned executive coach and human performance expert. With 30+ years experience ranging from McKinsey & Company to special ops and elite athletes, Stefan has helped countless individuals tap into the power of intrinsic motivation.

 

Not only has Stefan trained over 4,000 leaders worldwide and driven billion-dollar corporate transformations, but he's also co-authored 'Neuroleadership', an influential book redefining our understanding of leadership and motivation.

 

In this episode, Stefan shares his insights on harnessing intrinsic motivation for peak performance.

Find out more about the work Stefan does here: Intrinsic Motivation - (learntoloveyourwork.com)

Episode75: Conflict Coaching Fundamentals with Samantha Hardy

In this latest episode William is joined by Samantha Hardy to discuss the Fundamentals of Conflict Coaching.

Samantha is the principal of Conflict Coaching International, and the Director and Lead Trainer for CCI Academy. She is an experienced mediator and conflict coach and the founder of the REAL Conflict Coaching System™.

Sam has been accredited as a mediator under the Australian National Mediation Accreditation System and is a Certified Transformative Mediator by the US Institute of Conflict Transformation. She is a Certified Narrative Coach.

In 2021 Sam was awarded the Australian Resolution Institute Award for Service to Dispute Resolution for her leadership and innovation in the field. She was also awarded 2022 Conflict Coach of the Year at the Australian Dispute Resolution Awards.

Sam holds a PhD in Law and Conflict Resolution, as well as other postgraduate qualifications in adult education.

Sam has also published widely in conflict resolution, including her books Dispute Resolution in Australia, Mediation for Lawyers and Conflict Coaching Fundamentals: Working with Conflict Stories.

Listeners will gain many valuable insights from this episode as Sam and William explore the topic of Conflict Coaching together and the benefits it can bring to the workplace and the mediation process.

 

Find out more about the work Samantha does here https://www.cciacademy.com/

Episode 74: Organisational Culture with Dr. Rita Meyerson

In this latest episode William is joined by Dr. Rita Meyerson, a renowned organizational transformation and leadership development expert.

Rita is currently serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Organization and Leadership in Columbia University’s Social Organizational Psychology Master’s Program and an an Advisory Board Member of the World Institute for Action Learning. She has successfully driven numerous large-scale, global organizational change efforts that have built high-performance cultures.

There are many valuable insights to be taken from this episode as Rita shares her expertise with William and they explore the topic of Organisational Culture together.

Find out more about the work Rita does here: Rita Meyerson, Ed.D

Episode 73: The Antifragile Organisation with Dr. Marianne Roux

In this latest episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless (MA, MII, ACC) is joined once again by Dr. Marianne Roux. Marianne has 30 years’ experience as an HR Executive, Future of Work Strategist, Business School Professor and Board Director. She currently runs Roux Consulting, a leadership and transformation consulting firm, based in Ireland and teaches at several Business Schools around the world.

 

Marianne holds a PHD in Leadership in the Future of Work context from Swinburne University of Technology. She is an expert in Adult Development, Complex Problem Solving, Personal Agility, Strategy, Agility and Transformation.

 

There are many valuable insights for listeners in this episode, as William and Marianne dive into 'The Antifragile Organisation' and explore how businesses can thrive in today's ever-changing environment. 

Find out more about the work Marianna does here: Marianne Roux

Purchase her book here: ADAPTIVE HR: Impactful HR for the New and Virtual World of Work: Amazon.co.uk: Roux, Marianne: 9781869228835: Books

Episode 72: Real-Time Leadership with Carol Kauffman

In this latest episode William sits down with Carol Kauffman to discuss her latest book, "Real-Time Leadership". With deep research and a unique 2-on-1 coaching method , this book, co-authored with David Noble, offers valuable insights on how to turn your toughest challenges into triumphs and achieve exponential growth.

Kauffman is known internationally as a leader in the field of coaching. Marshall Goldsmith named her the number one leadership coach and Thinkers50 ranked her among the top eight coaches in the world. She is also an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and a visiting professor at Henley Business School (University of Reading), among other impressive roles.

Listeners will gain many valuable insights throughout this episode as William and Carol analyse and discuss the topics of leadership and coaching and discover what lessons to apply to ones own individual leadership journey.

Find out more about the work Carol does here: https://rtlinstitute.com/

Episode 71: Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Jess Meredith

To mark Neurodiversity Week, William is joined by Jess Meredith, a renowned neurodiversity advocate, trainer, speaker, and the CEO of Differing Minds.

Jess is a proud ADHDer and parent to wonderful neurodiverse children. She is on a mission to create inclusive environments for those with a neurological difference such as ADHD, autism and dyslexia, from schools to the workplace, and beyond. Jess firmly believes that to create truly inclusive societies we must all accept and embrace our neuro-diversities. 

There are so many insights and learnings for our listeners in this episode as William and Jess take a deep dive into the topic of neurodiversity and examine the strengths and benefits that having an inclusive and neurodiverse workplace can bring.

Find out more about the work Jess does here: Differing Minds | Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace

Episode 70: Rising Together with Sally Helgesen

To mark International Women’s Day, William is joined once again by Sally Helgesen, to review her upcoming book, Rising Together. Sally is a renowned author, speaker, and leadership coach. She has been inducted into the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame, which honours those whose ideas have shaped the field of leadership worldwide. She is also ranked number 5 among the world’s thought leaders by Global Gurus.

This podcast provides listeners with valuable insights where William and Sally discuss many important topics, including: humour in the workplace, competency vs confidence and how we can change our behaviours to be more inclusive.

Find out more about the work Sally does here: Sally Helgesen - Women's Leadership Coach, Author and Speaker

 

Episode 69: Bold Moves In Female Leadership with Shanna Hocking

In this episode William is joined by author Shanna Hocking to discuss her book ‘One Bold Move a Day’.

 

Shanna is a leadership consultant, philanthropic advisor, and keynote speaker with 20 years of experience raising hundreds of millions of dollars and leading large teams at organizations such as the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Alabama, and Duke University.

 

Her articles have been published in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Huffington Post, Motherly, and Forbes. Her expertise has been featured in Entrepreneur, Chicago Tribune, Today.com, Insider, The Muse, American Express Business Insights, and Thrive Global, among others.

 

This episode focuses on Female Leadership and how to advance your career with intentionality, courage and follow through.

There are many valuable insights to be gained as William and Shanna discuss:

 

➢The 4 mindsets needed to better ourselves

➢Self-belief and confidence

➢Figuring out what your superpower is

➢The skill of accepting a compliment

 

Find out more about the work Shanna does here: Shanna A. Hocking (shannaahocking.com)

 

Episode 68: How to help people at work with Deborah Grayson Riegel

In this latest episode William is joined by keynote speaker and executive coach Deborah Grayson Riegel to discuss ‘How to Help People at Work’. Deborah is a consultant who has taught leadership communication for Wharton Business School, Duke’s Fuqua Business School, Columbia Business School’s Women in Leadership Program, and the Beijing International MBA Programme at Peking University. She writes for Harvard Business Review, Inc., Psychology Today, Forbes, and Fast Company, and has been featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. She is the author of “Go to Help: 31 Strategies to Offer, Ask for, and Accept Help” and "Overcoming Overthinking: 36 Ways to Tame Anxiety for Work, School, and Life" and consults and speaks for clients including Amazon, BlackRock, Google, KraftHeinz, PepsiCo, and The United States Army.

 

This episode offers many valuable insights and learnings around the topic of seeking and accepting help. Join William and Deborah as they discuss:

 

➢ How to ask for help

➢ How to know when your help is needed or not needed

➢ Helpers High and Helpers Low

 

 

Find out more about the work Deborah does at www.deborahgraysonriegel.com