Culture Bites

Culture often feels noisy and complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Dominic Gourley and Ash Smith unpack a simple way to think about culture using four clear buckets - ideal culture, actual culture, what sits between them, and the outcomes - and explain how one or two well-chosen actions in how you already work can drive meaningful cultural change.

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Why we seek approval and follow rules - even when they don’t serve us. Dominic and Ash explore Approval, Conventional, Dependent and Avoidance styles, their payoffs and costs, and the Constructive alternatives that work better.

AI is here — but how ready is your culture? Dominic Gourley special guest 'Charlie Turing' explore how AI will reshape culture, why constructive organisations thrive with it, and how leaders can keep humans at the heart of the AI revolution.

Show notes: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/resources/culture-insights-blog/ai-and-culture-is-yours-ready-culture-bites-241/

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Dominic shares his tips no how to go about explaining the Circumplex to an individual or a group. He shares the pattern he uses and the key points he is trying to land.

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LSI Digital is coming soon: An interactive online interface that makes the power of the LSI more engaging, accessible, and actionable than ever before. Learn more about what to expect in this episode.

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We break down the core Circumplex orientation - Satisfaction (growth) vs Security (protection). Learn how state of mind drives behavior, why confidence is quiet, and practical ways to shift from defensiveness to growth.

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Why do we think and behave the way we do? We speak with Dr Jen Martin - scientist, author, and communicator - about the fascinating science behind our habits of thought and behaviour. Drawing on her new book Why Am I Like This?, Jen explains the psychology behind impostor experiences, procrastination, multitasking, flow states, and more. Together, they connect these scientific insights to leadership, personal development, and the Human Synergistics Circumplex framework.

Read the full show notes here: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/resources/culture-insights-blog/why-am-i-like-this-with-dr-jen-martin-culture-bites-247/

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Culture doesn’t shift unless leaders do. In this episode, Dominic and Corinne dive into why leaders must go first in culture change - what that looks like in practice, why behaviour beats systems, and how leaders can make the implicit explicit. A must-listen for executives and team leaders navigating change.

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Join us for a sneak peek into the 2025 Culture & Leadership Conferences in Sydney and Melbourne! In this episode, we preview the inspiring client stories and leadership insights you’ll hear - from transformation at David Jones, global perspectives from Marriott, leadership development at Lindt, to CEO strategy with Richard Harding. Plus, interactive sessions, big culture shifts, and plenty of community connection.

Sydney: 27 August

Melbourne: 4 September

Free to attend – reserve your spot: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/conference/

What does it really mean to be neurodiverse - and how should leaders and coaches respond? In this episode, Dominic is joined by clinical and organisational psychologist Dr Amanda Mullin to explore the realities (and myths) around ADHD, autism, anxiety, and more.

They unpack:

What the term "neurodiversity" actually includes

The difference between labels and lived experience

Common challenges around communication, sensory sensitivity, and emotional regulation

Why anxiety is more common - and more treatable - than most people realise

How leaders can balance inclusion and accountability

What coaches need to consider when working with neurodivergent clients

If you're leading teams, coaching individuals, or simply trying to build a more inclusive workplace, this conversation is packed with insights and practical strategies.

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