Best Bulletproof Culture Podcasts (2024)

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People First, Profits Follow with Dee Maddox 32:35

23h ago32:35

32:35

In episode 156, Coffey talks with Dee Maddox about the business impact of “putting people first.” They discuss the meaning of a “people-first” approach; balancing people-first practices with business objectives; common mistakes companies make in implementing people-first strategies; the consequences of neglecting people in favor of processes; the c…

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063 - Brewed to Perfection with Brett Brewer 1:22:40

2h ago1:22:40

1:22:40

Episode Highlights: How Did Brett Brewer's Early Real Estate Ventures Shape His Entrepreneurial Journey The difficulty of raising pre-seed financing, the role of accelerators and incubators, and the process of raising $300,000 for the business. The impact of the dotcom crash on e-commerce businesses and the shift to casual game development. The lau…

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EP 228: How to Easily Improve Your Flexibility for Climbing — Josh Hadley (Lattice Training) 2:30:40

2d ago2:30:40

2:30:40

Josh Hadley is a leading flexibility coach in climbing and the face behind the Lattice YouTube Channel. I’ve struggled with stretching routines over the years, and this episode completely changed my flexibility training. In this episode, Josh shares his top 4 stretches for inflexible climbers and introduces key concepts like chasing horizontal, wei…

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Navigating the Freelance Workforce with Tony Buffum 43:35

7d ago43:35

43:35

In episode 155, Coffey talks with Tony Buffum about the evolving freelance workforce and its impact on the labor market. They discuss the growth of the freelance workforce; differences between gig jobs and freelance work; the increasing preference for freelance work among younger generations; the use of platforms like Upwork for accessing diverse t…

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EP 227: Nature Climbing — How to Prep Your Skin for a Trip, Hangboarding on Granite, and Building a Brand You Are Proud Of 1:35:46

11d ago1:35:46

1:35:46

How are granite climbing holds made? Are there benefits to training on rock? In this episode, I am joined by Mads Bulow Duus and Pawel Rogowski from Nature Climbing. We go behind the scenes on the origin story of their brand, the craftsmanship behind their beautiful products, how to build a successful brand, training and skin conditioning on granit…

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Creating a Consistent Employee Engagement Culture with Michele Haugh 37:26

13d ago37:26

37:26

In episode 154, Coffey talks with Michele Haugh about employee engagement and how to enhance it within organizations. They discuss the definition of employee engagement; the importance of operationalizing engagement activities; creating a 12-month roadmap for engagement; the necessity of ongoing leadership training and development; integrating comp…

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EP 226: Justen Sjong — How to Master ANY Technique, Send Faster, & Float on the Wall With ‘The Climbing Sensei’ 2:36:12

18d ago2:36:12

2:36:12

Justen Sjong (The Climbing Sensei) is a world-class climber and coach who specializes in technique and mental game. This episode is a technique masterclass. We talk about the four stages of technique, how to practice any new skill, how to send faster, his goal to climb 9a before 60, and Justen coaches me on how to float on the wall using his drop-d…

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EP 225: Steven Gets His Dream Home Wall! | ft. Tony Bell and David Bress, Founders of Revival Climbing Coalition 1:15:42

22d ago1:15:42

1:15:42

In this episode, I crack open a beer with Tony Bell and David Bress, the two founders of Revival Climbing Coalition. The two of them installed my dream home wall in 2.5 hours and I was blown away by the craftsmanship and elegance of the design. We talked about their backgrounds, how they bootstrapped a climbing wall business, what sets their produc…

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What Employers Need to Know About Employee Assessments with Brandon Jordan 43:17

20d ago43:17

43:17

In episode 153, Coffey talks with Brandon Jordan about the use of assessments in the employee selection and development process. They discuss the different types of employee assessments available in the market and when each might be appropriate; the right questions to ask assessment providers; types of assessments and what they measure; the potenti…

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EP 224: Jana Švecová — Pushing the Limits of Female Bouldering, Finding Silver Linings When Injured, and Chasing a Lifetime Goal 2:16:50

25d ago2:16:50

2:16:50

Jana Švecová is a professional rock climber from the Czech Republic who has emerged as one of the top female boulderers in the world. We talked about her upbringing and her early success in competitions, her pivot to outdoor bouldering, her inspiration for choosing ‘Terranova’ 8C+/V16 as a project, making the first ascent of ‘Nova’ 8C/V15, using he…

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Impacting the Community with Great People Practices with Dr. Kenneth Nichols 34:37

27d ago34:37

34:37

In episode 152, Coffey talks with Dr. Kenneth Nichols about how a company's people practices can positively impact their community. They discuss sustainability and corporate citizenship; the importance of visible leadership in the community; recruitment practices reflecting community diversity; the benefits of local recruiting and training programs…

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EP 223: Aidan Roberts — Navigating Pro Climbing, Establishing His Two Hardest Boulders, and Glimpsing Mastery 3:35:25

1M ago3:35:25

3:35:25

Aidan Roberts returns to the podcast! Aidan is at the cutting edge of bouldering and is one of the most genuine people I’ve had the pleasure of talking to. We talk about professional climbing and today’s media landscape, and he brings us up to speed on the last year and a half of his climbing and shares the full stories of ‘Spots of Time’ and ‘Arri…

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Recognizing and Remedying Organizational Burnout with Kelly Bubolz 33:32

1M ago33:32

33:32

In episode 151, Coffey talks with Kelly Bubolz about the causes of burnout and how to address it within an organization. They discuss the distinction between burnout and stress; the factors contributing to burnout in industries like hospitality and among remote workers; the changing work environment leading to increased burnout; the shift away from…

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EP 222: Paul Houghoughi — How to Bulletproof Your Knees, Strengthen Your Shoulders, and Maintain a Happy Neck 2:15:41

1M ago2:15:41

2:15:41

Paul Houghoughi (The Climbing Physio) returns for our promised part 2! This was every bit as good as our first episode. In part 2 we focused on how to build bulletproof knees and hamstrings for heel hooks, how to prevent shoulder injuries, how to strengthen and mobilize your neck and back, some of the most common changes to climber’s bodies as we a…

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HR News: Location, Location, Termination with Suzanne Lucas 37:42

1M ago37:42

37:42

In episode 150, Coffey talks with Suzanne Lucas about her Evil HR Lady articles from May. They discuss the kerfuffle that arose after she released an article suggesting that employees who change their work location without coordinating with their employee should be fired; the tax and regulatory issues employers and employees face when working in ot…

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EXTRA: Keenan Takahashi — Mustache Q&A, Highballing Near Misses, and Japanese Climbing Culture 16:15

1M ago16:15

16:15

Keenan betrays his mustache by revealing its deepest secrets, and then talks about his experience with 'Insomniac' V16, his trips to Japan, what stood out to him about the Japanese climbing culture, favorite anime, home wall dreams, footwork tips, and his nearest misses while highballing and how they changed his feelings about future highballs. Bec…

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062 - Keep Calm with Amber Case 1:15:20

1M ago1:15:20

1:15:20

Episode Highlights: The evolution of technology The Importance of Understanding History in Law and Tech The Role of History in Technology and Design The concept of calm technology, its principles, and the need for historical context in product design. The importance of long-term tech design and changing the narrative on what's considered cool. Ambe…

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EP 221: Keenan Takahashi — ‘The Gold Standard’, Learning From Limit Moves, and the Origin Story of ANTIGRAV 2:36:29

2M ago2:36:29

2:36:29

Keenan Takahashi is one of the top boulders in the world. We talked about the origin story of his clothing company ANTIGRAV, the importance of carving out space for creativity, establishing his latest V15 FA ‘The Gold Standard’, watching Sean Bailey send ‘Devilution’, unclimbed king lines in Bishop, shifting his focus to meaningful hard climbs, his…

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People Management in Entrepreneurial Firms with Kurt Wilkin 32:20

2M ago32:20

32:20

In episode 149, Coffey talks with Kurt Wilkin about people leadership in entrepreneurial firms. They discuss the premise behind Kurt's book "Who's Your Mike," which focuses on the different kinds of workplace personalities encountered as an entrepreneurial firm matures; the evolution of HR in entrepreneurial businesses; common misconceptions that e…

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Ep 008: The Dos & Don'ts Of Writing Bulletproof Website Specifications 33:14

2M ago33:14

33:14

It’s one of the biggest projects a company can undertake: launching a new website. Whether you’re creating an entirely new domain or overhauling your existing site, it’s incredibly important and difficult to get it right - because between brief and execution things can easily go off-piste. Success starts with a well-considered website spec that cle…

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061 - Funny Money with Paul Ollinger 58:17

2M ago58:17

58:17

Episode Highlights: Paul Ollinger's transition from an executive at Facebook to pursuing stand-up comedy. Discuss the focus of Paul Ollinger's podcast, "Crazy Money," and its exploration of living a fulfilling life beyond financial pursuits. How comedy has shaped Paul Ollinger's communication skills, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and h…

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EP 220: Alannah Yip (Olympian) — Alopecia, Finding Power Beyond Hair Loss, and Her Fight Against Disordered Eating 2:07:50

2M ago2:07:50

2:07:50

Alannah Yip is a professional climber from Canada who competed at the Tokyo Olympics. We talked about getting diagnosed with alopecia and the emotional journey of losing her hair, taking back her power, preparing for the Olympic Qualifying Series, lessons from Tokyo, mantras for slab boulders, her involvement with IFSC policies to prevent eating di…

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The "Gig" is Up: Implementing the DOL's Independent Contractor Rule with Krystal Yates 32:06

2M ago32:06

32:06

In episode 148, Coffey talks with Krystal Yates about the US Department of Labor's revised rules for classifying independent contractors. They discuss the difference between an employee and an independent contractor; “1099 employees”; the reasons employers might misclassify employees as independent contractors; “gig” workers; the changes brought ab…

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EP 219: Fitz Cahall (The Dirtbag Diaries, Climbing Gold) — A Lifetime of Storytelling, Taking Authorship of Your Time, and Being Pro But Not Fancy 2:31:59

2M ago2:31:59

2:31:59

Fitz Cahall is the cofounder of Duct Tape Then Beer, and the creator of The Dirtbag Diaries and Climbing Gold with Alex Honnold. We talked about the early days of the internet, what podcasting was like in 2007, being on the fringe, storytelling, virtual reality, spending your time on the right things, the unglamorous parts of our work, results vs. …

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EP 218: Mat Wright — Sending One of the World's Hardest Trad Climbs, 'Rhapsody' E11 1:30:59

2M ago1:30:59

1:30:59

Mat Wright returns to the podcast to talk about his send of ‘Rhapsody’! We talked about the emotional dip after a hard send, the power of letting things come to you, making your own luck, patience as a tactic, top-down projecting, feeding our internal climbing algorithms, his process and how it felt to send, his next project, learning how to take t…

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Navigating the Multigenerational Workforce with Emotional Intelligence with Darryl Owens 35:58

2M ago35:58

35:58

In episode 147, Coffey talks with Darryl Owens about navigating the multigenerational workplace with emotional intelligence. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) in the workplace; the five components of emotional intelligence; the impact of the pandemic lockdown on EQ; current challenges in multigenerational workplaces; how em…

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Ep 007: Discovery Workshops - Transforming Projects From Chaos To Clarity 51:48

2M ago51:48

51:48

Ever had a project that’s suffered from significant scope creep, snowballing costs, and unclear objectives? Yep, we have too. It’s a nightmare situation both for clients and their agencies, and often it’s a symptom of ineffective project discovery. In this episode of People Over Pixels Sam and Giorgio cover the importance of discovery workshops, ho…

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EP 217: A Masterclass in Relieving Stress, Sleeping Better, & Improving Focus Using Self-Hypnosis — Dr. David Spiegel (Stanford Psychiatrist) 2:00:23

2M ago2:00:23

2:00:23

Dr. David Spiegel is a Stanford psychiatrist and one of the world’s most respected experts in the field of hypnosis. We talked about how our minds can make our bodies feel better, how hypnosis has helped his clients, why hypnosis is a good fit for climbers, breathing exercises for relaxation or focus, his new Reveri App, and much more. Dr. Spiegel …

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EXTRA: Maddy Cope — A Masterclass in Endurance Training 1:02:42

2M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

This is a full bonus episode for Patrons! Maddy and I catch up about our weekend sends, Maddy shares a few key nuggets from our main episode, and then gives us a 2-hour masterclass in endurance training! Listen to the end for three free endurance protocols from Lattice's new online course that you can use in your training. *Use the timestamps below…

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Is HR Your Friend? with Gabriela Norton 34:35

2M ago34:35

34:35

In episode 146, Gabriela Norton and Coffey discuss whether HR is meant to protect the interests of the company or the employees. They discuss the challenges faced by HR in finding a balance between the two; whether HR professionals can be friends with employees; how feedback, coaching, and mentoring can help to bridge the gap and drive results for …

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EP 216: Maddy Cope — Erase Your Bucket List, Embrace Discomfort, and Discover the Joy of Missing Out 2:39:36

2M ago2:39:36

2:39:36

Maddy Cope is a world-class rock climber and the head of education for Lattice Training. We talked about Maddy’s transition from dancing to climbing, living in a shack in the woods in Chamonix, and lessons from her personal reflections on climbing. We also talked about Lattice’s new online training course that Maddy was in charge of creating and ga…

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HR News: Which is Scarier — RIF or RTO? with Karen Cunningham 37:10

3M ago37:10

37:10

In episode 145, Coffey talks with Karen Cunningham about recent HR news around whether layoffs are “a failure of leadership” and “fear” of returning to the office. They discuss recent layoffs; employee loyalty, engagement, and management; balancing regular and temporary employees; the pros and cons of remote work; how leaders can be more intentiona…

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Ep 006: Making Business A Force For Good - Our Journey To BCorp Certification 50:08

3M ago50:08

50:08

Evoluted is now a Certified BCorp! As one of only 6 certified companies in Sheffield, less than 50 in the entirety of Yorkshire & the Humber, and only 2000 in the UK; it’s a prestigious group to be counted amongst with a rigorous and time consuming process to achieve. But despite the BCorp movement growing to globally pivot business towards becomin…

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EP 215: Nathan Williams — Lessons From 100+ Days on a V17, the Simplest Way to Get Strong Fingers, and Static Shenanigans 2:16:58

3M ago2:16:58

2:16:58

Nathan Williams is obsessed with ‘Return of the Sleepwalker’ 9A/V17, and estimates he has spent 100+ days trying it. We talked about getting mentored by Jimmy Webb and Kasia Pietras and sending his first V10 within one year of climbing, why he took a year off, falling in love with ROTS, how to stay psyched after bad days, friction control, climbing…

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No Womb for Discrimination: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) with Vianei Braun 39:15

3M ago39:15

39:15

In episode 144, Coffey talks with Vianei Braun about employers' responsibilities and employees' rights under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Note: As predicted in the podcast (recorded on April 1st), the EEOC issued the final regulations implementing the PWFA on April 15th for official publication on April 19th. The final regulations can be foun…

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EP 214: How to Find Contentment in Your Climbing, Banish Shame, and Send Harder Than Ever — Neely Quinn (TrainingBeta, Life Coach) 1:59:50

3M ago1:59:50

1:59:50

Neely Quinn returns to the podcast! We talked about how doing mindset work with Hazel Findlay changed her life, why she decided to become a life coach herself, simple tactics for working through negative emotions and banishing shame, why working on your mindset will make you climb harder, and much more! Neely also gives Steven a life coaching sessi…

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Working with Fractional Executives with Neil Katz 33:06

3M ago33:06

33:06

In episode 143, Coffey talks with Neil Katz about how companies utilize fractional leadership. They discuss the distinction between a consultant and a fractional leader; the two types of fractional leaders and their level of control within a business; the typical profile of a fractional leader; how to assess the need for a fractional leader; the co…

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Ep 005: Why We Spent £100k Refurbing Our Office For A Remote Team - Part 2 1:10:04

3M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

The world of work has changed and so have the requirements for physical offices. With remote and hybrid working environments becoming a mainstay, employers must adapt how their physical spaces are used to accommodate distributed teams and new working styles. This time on People Over Pixels, Sam and Giorgio round up their two-parter miniseries shari…

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EP 213: Simon Lorenzi — Three V17s, the Fascinating Story Behind ‘Soudain Seul’, and Dream V18 Projects 1:49:13

3M ago1:49:13

1:49:13

Simon Lorenzi is a world-class climber from Belgium and the first person to climb three boulders graded 9A/V17. We talked about lessons from his three hardest boulders, tactics for trying ‘Burden of Dreams’ in -13°C, the projecting bubble, the goal of struggling, dealing with bad weather on ‘Alphane’, facing frustration with optimism, using a book …

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Understanding Your Employer Brand with Crystal Lay 38:02

3M ago38:02

38:02

In episode 142, Coffey talks with Crystal Lay about employer brand and culture. They discuss the definition of an "employer brand" and why companies need to pay attention to theirs; whether marketing or HR owns employer branding; understanding the process of building an EVP (Employee Value Proposition); how branding impacts recruiting and retention…

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EP 212: Filmmaker Carlos Mason on Creating SENDING — A Look Behind the Scenes at One of My Favorite Climbing Films 1:35:53

3M ago1:35:53

1:35:53

Carlos Mason is a filmmaker and the creator of SENDING, a new film featuring Ethan Pringle, Anna Hazelnutt, and Dan Beall. We talked about how a car commercial inspired this unique film, why he chose Bishop as the primary location, writing the poem that became the narrative for the film, the connections we form through climbing, how the in-between …

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HR News: Sex Harassment? Really?; DEI by Any Other Name with Catherine Clifton 48:36

3M ago48:36

48:36

In episode 141, Coffey talks with Catherine Clifton about recent news about sexual harassment, discrimination, and what’s next for DEI programs. They discuss employer lessons to be learned from California's Sunshine Raisin $2 million sexual harassment lawsuit; Florida's Stop Woke Act; two “reverse discrimination” cases; and the shift away from “div…

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Ep 004: Why We Spent £100k Refurbing Our Office For A Remote Team - Part 1 46:27

4M ago46:27

46:27

Remote working is the norm for most digital businesses these days. The flexibility, freedom and general peace of mind that comes with remote-working is a huge boon to employees across thousands of businesses. And with teams often distributed all over the country, and even the wider world, why would you spend six-figures renovating a central office …

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EP 211: Davis Ngo (dr.climb) — Blowing Up on Instagram, Why Pro Climbers Deserve to Get Paid, and Overcoming Fear After Injury 2:07:39

4M ago2:07:39

2:07:39

Davis Ngo (dr.climb) is a climber, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Instagram personality. We talked about his upbringing as a first-generation Vietnamese American, blowing up on Instagram, why Sean Bailey deserves to make a living from climbing, breaking his back while highballing, overcoming fear after his injury, his dream of creating a boulderin…

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Talent Development in the Skilled-Trade and Manufacturing Environments with Marci Sogan 31:52

4M ago31:52

31:52

In episode 140, Coffey talks with Marci Sogan about the state of skilled trades and manufacturing workforce. They discuss how modern manufacturing jobs are different from those in years past; challenges in the labor market; the impact of remote work and flexibility on talent acquisition within the manufacturing workforce; education, certifications,…

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060 - Smaller is Better with Brady Brim-DeForest 55:50

4M ago55:50

55:50

Episode Highlights: Small is Better: How small, autonomous teams can spearhead targeted missions. The Paradox of Failure and Success Breaking the Fear of Failure: A New Mindset for Organizations How to be adaptable and nimble in taking risks The need to change mindsets within organizations Taking risks in many different places in the organization T…

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EP 210: Stefano Ghisolfi — Chasing the Impossible, Using Humor to Send, and Two Drills for Legendary Endurance 1:37:52

4M ago1:37:52

1:37:52

Stefano Ghisolfi is an Italian professional climber and one of the most accomplished sport climbers in the world. We talked about racing bikes growing up, discovering climbing, using humor in his YouTube videos, how having fun helps him send, why he loves projecting limit routes, chasing the impossible, trying ‘Silence’ 9c, sending ‘Excalibur’ 9b+,…

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Coaching Skills for People Leaders with Shelley Goodrum 40:19

4M ago40:19

40:19

In episode 139, Coffey talks with Shelley Goodrum about coaching as a leadership skill. They discuss the definition of being a coach; the difference between managing and coaching; the significance of coaching in creating employee autonomy; the fundamental skills that leaders need to establish a coaching culture; and how to provide feedback while ma…

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Ep 003: Business Awards - Celebrating Success Or A Pay-To-Win Scam? 48:05

4M ago48:05

48:05

As everyone and their dog launches a new business award to enter, the industry is becoming more and more controversial. Do they represent an opportunity for teams to celebrate great work or are they simply a pay-to-win scam of industry back patting? As the awards industry becomes increasingly commercialised; building credibility, earning trust and …

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059 - Smile Box with Talia Jacqueline 53:32

4M ago53:32

53:32

Episode Highlights: The smile box analogy and the Fluxus art movement Self-actualization and enlightenment The dysfunctional nature of living in the past and the need to focus on the present. Exploration of the common presence of trauma in high performers and how it can drive their actions. The impact of taking things personally and the importance …

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