Best Deborah Hartung Podcasts (2024)

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WFH Tip 4: Productivity 7:02

4+ y ago7:02

7:02

Working from home, you will likely find that you are either super productive or you are having trouble focusing and finding your ‘zone’. Deborah recommends a few productivity hacks, such as the Pomodoro timer technique, Robin Sharma’s 90-90-1 principle and using the ‘importance vs urgency’ matrix. You can also read Deborah’s article for Future Fema…

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WFH Tip 3: Get Moving & Take Breaks 8:46

4+ y ago8:46

8:46

Tip 3 of 5 top tips to master working from home (WFH) Deborah shares the importance of taking a 10 minute break once every hour and of ensuring that you move around and get your step count up. During this global pandemic, there are so many free resources available to stream or watch on any device and keep your fitness levels going while you’re at h…

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WFH Power Tip 2: Routine is Important 9:10

4+ y ago9:10

9:10

If you’re working from home (WFH) and practicing social distancing during this coronavirus pandemic, you might be tempted to spend the day in your PJ’s and work on your bed. Deborah advises against slipping into this bad habit and instead, recommends a really awesome morning routine that you can follow to ensure you keep fit and stay motivated- and…

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WFH Power Tip 1: Space is Sacred 5:50

4+ y ago5:50

5:50

Coronavirus lockdown and social distancing has many people working from home (WFH) and facing new challenges in creating a balance and distinction between ‘work’ and ‘life’. Deborah has been WFH for 12 years and shares her top 5 tips for sanity. Power Tip 1: Space is Sacred. You need a designated workspace and you need to clear away all the work cl…

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Hope and Coronavirus Quarantine 10:13

4+ y ago10:13

10:13

Deborah has been social distancing for a week now and is already feeling the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic that is Covid-19. Amidst all the fear, confusion and anger, Deborah reminds listeners to focus on what they can control during this time and to seek out the positives. This too, shall pass.…

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Cull the Herd & Curate your Tribe 10:24

4+ y ago10:24

10:24

All the convenience of the last decade has fundamentally changed the way that humans interact. As we enter 2020, Deborah invites you to let go of some of the people and relationships that no longer serve you and to commit to cultivating relationships with people who light up your soul and make you shine - curate your tribe!…

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Making Lemonade 8:15

4+ y ago8:15

8:15

As irritating as that old phrase is, most of the time, if we look back on our lives at the times we didn’t get what we really wanted, we find that things worked out better than we could have imagined at the time. The challenge is to just lean into life and trust that things always work out as they’re meant to.…

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Mindfully Grateful 8:05

4+ y ago8:05

8:05

After recently participating in a global 10 day gratitude challenge, Deborah shares some of her learnings and the importance of being more mindful of all the things we have to be grateful for, on a daily basis. Deborah talks about the free app “3 good things” that sends daily prompts to record 3 good things that happened or that you have to be grat…

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3 Lessons in 3 Months 9:28

5y ago9:28

9:28

After a rather long absence from the podcast, Deborah is back and explaining the 3 main reasons for her absence and the lessons she has learned in the process. Firstly, if you’re sick, you need to rest and recuperate and you shouldn’t be working or sending a sick colleague emails about work. Secondly, it’s impossible to do it all because there is a…

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Be brave enough to improve your workplace culture 33:16

5y ago33:16

33:16

In this final interview conducted for Season 1, Deborah has the opportunity to chat with friend and colleague from Cape Town, Kieron McRae. Kieron is a 20 year veteran of organizational change management and he has done some really complex change work in the areas of inclusion and diversity in a country where segregation was legislated and part of …

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Mopping up the Mess 37:39

5y ago37:39

37:39

Ever wondered what to do when you have come to the realization that your workplace culture is not what you would like it to be? Where do you even start mopping up the mess? What tools and methods do you use and when do you employ technology and surveys to help in the process? The lovely Rae D'Umay out of Seattle, has all of these answers and more t…

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It's all about the Leader 33:36

5y ago33:36

33:36

Certified Empowerment Coach, Rene Johnson is the author of "Leaving your Comfort Zone: How to lead your life from the Power Zone"and a renowned leadership and executive coach, facilitator and keynote speaker. Rene explains how leaders are responsible for leading change in themselves and others and she shares a wealth of practical tips and advice on…

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Creating a Great Workplace Culture 31:33

5y ago31:33

31:33

Author of "How to build a Happy Sandpit", Colin J Browne, talks about his own personal experience of how one bad hire impacted his own organisation and how that experience led to his research into what creates a great workplace culture. Colin has interviewed countless business leaders and has a wealth of knowledge to share around the commonalities …

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If you don’t change it, you’re choosing it 6:59

5y ago6:59

6:59

Sometimes we forget that we have the power to make choices to change our situations and our lives. If you become aware of something that is causing you stress or making you unhappy, you can actively work towards changing it by either making some adjustments to improve it, or by walking away completely. Deborah reminds you to refer back to the GROW …

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Feel the Feeling. Don’t become the Emotion 6:17

5y ago6:17

6:17

It’s ok to be sad or heartbroken or disappointed or to feel fear in a moment. Recognize the emotion. Sit with it for a while. Feel it and let it go. Don’t allow an emotion to control you or define who you become.

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Empathy, Kindness, Transparency and Candid Conversations 30:27

5y ago30:27

30:27

Joining Deborah from Nottinghamshire in the UK, Andy Davies, Global Head of Enablement for People First, talks about the importance of authentic leadership and empathy in creating a great place to work. By simply being kinder, more transparent and having regular, candid conversations, we can truly transform workplace culture, even if there is zero …

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Your Culture is who you hire, fire and promote 30:12

5y ago30:12

30:12

Joining Deborah from San Francisco, Dr. Cameron Sepah explains some of the psychology that contributes to the behaviours and traits which ultimately create toxic workplace cultures. A Harvard graduate with a Phd, Dr Sepah works in the Faculty of Psychiatry at UCSF. A prolific psychologist and advisor to corporations, Dr. Sepah is a major proponent …

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Strategy is the Engine. Culture is the Fuel 21:43

5y ago21:43

21:43

Hilton Barbour joins Deborah from Toronto, Canada to talk about the crucial link between strategy and culture. Hilton unpacks some of the finer nuances that actually create your workplace culture, whether you are aware of these or not. Given his background in Marketing and Strategy, Hilton also explains how your Marketing team is a crucial ally in …

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Why Toxic Workplace Culture 15:01

5y ago15:01

15:01

In this very first episode of Season 1, host Deborah Hartung explains the inspiration behind this groundbreaking project and the goals to educate, enlighten and empower listeners to become the best leaders they can be. A viral video by Gary Vee made Deborah realise how few business and even HR leaders truly understand the importance of workplace cu…

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Patience and delayed gratification 6:36

5y ago6:36

6:36

In our world of ‘always on’ we have all become socially conditioned to expect instant gratification. We are losing our ability to have patience and to understand that some things take longer than others. Deborah invites you to be realistic about your goals and the things you want and how long it would go to achieve or attain these, and to then acti…

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Health, wealth and time 8:55

5y ago8:55

8:55

After a 4 week absence due to illness, Deborah is back and sharing her very personal insights on the importance of looking after our own health and wellbeing and being selfish with our time. Money cannot buy us health and it cannot buy us more than the 24 hours we have in each day, so choose wisely and take care of yourself. For additional inspirat…

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Just ‘love’ 6:35

5y ago6:35

6:35

Instead of assuming that love is romantic or familial, Deborah encourages listeners to distinguish love-based actions and emotions from those that are fear-based and to act from a place of love, more often. For additional reading, check out Scott Stabile ‘Big Love’ and Sonia Chocquette ‘traveling at the speed of love’. Let’s make the world a better…

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Belief in Self 6:00

5y ago6:00

6:00

You need to believe in yourself and your abilities, fiercely and unequivocally. Don’t let the fears of others - or your win negative self talk - get in the way of achieving your goals or taking risks to change the world. You are amazing and should be grateful just for ‘you’ every single day!

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Welcome to the Leadership Burrito 2:29

5y ago2:29

2:29

Welcome to the Leadership Burrito! Join Leadership & Culture Changemaker, writer and coach, Deborah Hartung, as she interviews global though leaders and industry experts on all things leadership, workplace culture, technology and people in the new world of work. The format of our show is simple: we serve up one themed Leadership Burrito per quarter…

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The Myth of Closure 10:18

5y ago10:18

10:18

Are you still stuck on an event from the past? Something ended and you don’t really know why? Deborah talks about what she calls the ‘myth of closure’ and how you can move on by accepting an apology you will never get and making peace with an explanation you may never hear. Turn the page and move on with the story of your life after a chapter has e…

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Stop Starting & Start Finishing 5:57

5y ago5:57

5:57

How many projects have you started and not finished? How many of those projects still belong on your to-do list? Deborah invites you to follow this inspiring mantra: stop Starting, start finishing and start where you are. No more procrastinating and no more feeling bad about all those unfinished projects. Do what you can with what you have and star…

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A Personal SWOT 8:07

5y ago8:07

8:07

Your fear and self limiting beliefs are the only thing standing in the way of a world of opportunities for growth, Discovery, success and abundance. Deborah invites you to start a personal SWOT analysis to really start looking at the things that make you amazing and set you apart and to then identify just one opportunity that you can grab right now…

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Not My Job 8:53

5y ago8:53

8:53

The shadow side to being kind and empathetic and always willing to help others, is that we take on burdens that are not ours to carry. In this episode, Deborah reminds you that there are certain things in life which are possibly causing you anxiety and stress and overwhelm right now, which are not your job and not your responsibility. Identify the …

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A lesson in not taking things personally 10:36

5y ago10:36

10:36

Deborah shares a very personal story about the importance of not internalizing the behaviors of others and not taking things personally. It’s important that we see people for who they are and meet them where they are on their journey and that we choose our battles wisely to conserve our emotional energy. Never take anything personally. It’s not a r…

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3 lessons on Taking Chances 9:53

5y ago9:53

9:53

Deborah shares the top 3 Lessons she has learned over the past few years about taking chances in life and going after your dreams.

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Changing your Habits will Change your Life 8:58

5y ago8:58

8:58

Simply having knowledge about something doesn't actually lead to lasting change. If we truly want to change our lives, we need to change our behaviors and we need to create healthier, more positive habits for ourselves. In this episode, Deborah explains why you should set some small, manageable goals and use a habit tracking app to really internali…

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The Best Compliment Ever 7:09

5y ago7:09

7:09

What is the best compliment you have ever received? A compliment about your character and your way of showing up in this world? What lasting impression are you leaving on the people you interact with? Even if the interactions are brief and fleeting, you can still make sure that you are remembered for your warmth and empathy and kindness and authent…

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Be the Architect of your own Life 8:12

5y ago8:12

8:12

In this retrospective, Deborah encourages you to be the Architect of your own life, instead of being a construction worker for someone else’s dreams. Gain some Perspective on work and life and start doing more of the things that bring you joy and less of the things that drain you and make you feel ‘less than’ your best self. Do the wheel of life ex…

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Reason, season or lifetime 8:50

5y ago8:50

8:50

As with all things in nature, human relationships also go through cycles and we can be a lot happier and healthier if we all let go of our expectation that human relationships should last ‘forever’ or that any kind of a relationship ending, is somehow a ‘failure’. Deborah explains the approach of ‘reason, season or lifetime’ and reminds you that al…

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The People who Light you Up 8:50

5y ago8:50

8:50

Deborah recently got to spend time with one of her best friends who was visiting Johannesburg from Chicago. Being around someone who brings out the best in us, someone who encourages us to do better and be better, is one of the most rewarding parts of being alive. Deborah encourages you to find your tribe. People smarter than you. People who make y…

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Finding purpose in a cause 6:56

5+ y ago6:56

6:56

In a world of suffering, violence, poverty and efforts to erode human rights, Deborah invites you to be aware of what is happening in your community and to find a cause that sets your soul on fire. Anything - Animal rights or children or education or women’s or LGBTQ rights or the environment. Find something and DO something. Donate your time or yo…

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Niko-Niko Mood Tracking 7:51

5+ y ago7:51

7:51

Deborah shares some insights into how you can use mood tracking in your personal life and at work to create awareness and really improve relationships and overall wellbeing. Combining mood tracking with free apps or journaling, as well as a personal coaching companion, helps you make sense of your moods and track days that were super challenging or…

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Tradition may be holding you back 6:34

5+ y ago6:34

6:34

In the corporate world, there are few phrases worse for innovation and growth than “we’ve always done things this way”. We have many traditions in our families, our communities and our workplaces that may well be outdated and not serving us or bringing us any joy. Deborah invites you to look at some of the traditions you uphold and do a quick audit…

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You are Enough 4:41

5+ y ago4:41

4:41

Deborah encourages you to realize that you are Enough, right now. You don’t need a better job or car or house. You don’t need to lose a few pounds, first. Your worth as a human being doesn’t depend on what you do for a living or what possessions you have or your physical appearance. You are Enough right now and you deserve to love yourself. Right n…

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Dealing with conflict 8:07

5+ y ago8:07

8:07

Conflict is inevitable. Combat is optional. In this episode, Deborah discusses the importance of embracing disagreements and conflict as a learning opportunity and truly knowing your motives and being aware of your ego. Engage with empathy and use active listening to build relationships. Don’t let your ego take over and escalate verbal disagreement…

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Quit the Judgment 9:06

5+ y ago9:06

9:06

Ever noticed how judgmental we are of others? What they’re wearing, their body type, their physical appearance in general? When we judge everyone else, we also tend to judge ourselves more harshly and we are dealing with a global pandemic of low self-esteem. Deborah invites you to quit the judgment on others. Be kinder to everyone you see and be ki…

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The Company we Keep 5:56

5+ y ago5:56

5:56

There are really only 2 kinds of people in this world - those who energize and inspire us and those who drain and deplete us. Deborah invites you to be mindful of how you feel around certain people and to start becoming more selfish with your time and protecting your energy better, by spending as little time as possible with energy vampires.…

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Healing a Broken Heart 5:45

5+ y ago5:45

5:45

If you’re dealing with some kind of heartbreak, be kind to yourself and allow your heart time to heal. Deborah shares 3 tips for recovering from heartbreak and making sure that you don’t compromise on who you are, simply because you’re hurting right now.

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Have to vs. Get To 7:22

5+ y ago7:22

7:22

Deborah shares the transformative power of flipping the script on yourself and replacing every “I have to..” statement with a more positive grateful statement, starting with “I get to..”. Change your thinking and you change your life. Focus on positivity and gratitude and you will find you have more and more positive things to be grateful for.…

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Be a Change Maker 6:54

5+ y ago6:54

6:54

If you want to change your life, start by changing your mind - the thoughts and beliefs that are holding you back. If you want to change the world, start with yourself. Be clear on your purpose and your goals and focus on those, ignoring the irrational fears and self-limiting beliefs. Don’t allow yourself to be distracted by other people’s drama or…

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Know your Motives 7:21

5+ y ago7:21

7:21

How often do you question your own motives or gain clarity on your intentions before you speak up or take action in your life? Deborah shares a personal account about a friend who had to ask this very tough question of himself recently and had to confront whether or not he was perhaps being manipulative. They key to changing the world is always in …

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The Power of Active Listening 8:01

5+ y ago8:01

8:01

Listen to ‘understand’ instead of just listening to ‘respond’. Active Listening is a powerful tool that will help you improve relationships and make people feel genuinely seen and heard. By focusing your attention on the speaker and being respectful and empathetic, you will be amazed at how your relationships change for the better.…

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Top 5 Traits of Toxic People 8:51

5+ y ago8:51

8:51

Actions always speak louder than words and it is possible to identify toxic people and avoid them, if you look out for the top 5 traits that Deborah has found to be common in all toxic people she has encountered. Keep an eye out for the article for Thrive Global on this topic, later this week.

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Actions Speak 6:29

5+ y ago6:29

6:29

When meeting new people or assessing current relationships, Deborah reminds us that people can say all kinds of things, but the real test is found in how those people act and behave. Don’t just listen to words. Watch actions and behaviours - those will tell you exactly who someone is.

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Overcoming Digital Isolation 7:14

5+ y ago7:14

7:14

In Part 2 of the Lessons on Digital Isolation and resultant loneliness, Deborah shares 4 practical tips to get you out of your digital cocoon and back to making some real human connections again. You will feel SO much better, both physically and emotionally. You can also read the article 👉👉👉http://www.lionessesofafrica.com/blog/2019/2/14/can-i-get-…

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