Find Grow Keep

Culture is not a side project for HR. It is a core growth lever that shapes performance, customer experience and profit. In this episode Karen shares a practical way to treat culture like any other business strategy so you can unlock growth through your people. 

In this episode you will learn 

• Why culture belongs on your leadership agenda, not just in HR 
• How the Find Grow Keep framework turns values into daily habits and results 
• Simple diagnostic questions to spot culture gaps fast 
• Manager rituals that lift engagement and execution 
• What to measure, from leading indicators to lagging outcomes 
• First steps you can take this week to build momentum 

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Also Mentioned in This Episode: 

Gallup — State of the Global Workplace report hub
https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx  

McKinsey — Organisational Health Index research overview
https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/organizational-health-a-fast-track-to-performance-improvement 

Alex Edmans — The Link Between Job Satisfaction and Firm Value
SSRN working paper page with published details
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=985735 

MIT Sloan — Culture 500 project
https://sloanreview.mit.edu/culture500/ 

PwC Strategy and — Global Culture Survey hub
https://www.strategyand.pwc.com/gx/en/insights/global-culture-survey.html 

Deloitte — Global Human Capital Trends 2024 hub
https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/focus/human-capital-trends.html

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In this episode, Karen Kirton shares practical and evidence-based ways to build a culture of wellbeing that actually drives performance,  not one that slows it down. 

Across Australia, work-related mental health claims are rising, and new regulations mean every business has a legal duty to manage psychosocial risks. But beyond compliance, creating a workplace that genuinely supports wellbeing leads to higher productivity, better retention, and stronger customer outcomes. 

Karen unpacks the latest Australian data, research from Harvard and Oxford, and a simple 12-week plan that any small or medium-sized business can use to improve both wellbeing and results.  

You’ll learn: 
✅ How wellbeing links directly to productivity, retention, and customer satisfaction 
✅ The five biggest risks and benefits that every business leader should know 
✅ A practical, three-step approach to improve wellbeing in your team within 12 weeks 

This isn’t about yoga mats or ping-pong tables. It’s about smart, people-focused leadership that lifts engagement and performance at the same time. 

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Also Mentioned in This Episode: 

Dr. Renée Richardson Gosline 

Krekel, Ward, De Neve, Harvard Business School chapter
https://www.hbs.edu/ris/Publication%20Files/gh19_ch5_9e171d71-db54-4e08-a2eb-3cf1587daf4a.pdf 

Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre Working Paper 2304 https://wellbeing.hmc.ox.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2304-WP-Workplace-Wellbeing-and-Firm-Performance-DOI-2024.pdf 

Safe Work Australia, Key Work Health and Safety Statistics https://data.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-09/Final%20-%20Key%20WHS%20Stats%202024_18SEP.pdf 

Mazzetti et al., 2021, JD R meta analysis https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/431729/mazzetti-et-al-2021-work-engagement-a-meta-analysis-using-the-job-demands-resources-model.pdf 

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Have you ever been in a meeting where one person dives straight into the data, another wants a plan, someone else checks how everyone feels, and another is already brainstorming new ideas? 

It’s not chaos — it’s different thinking styles at work. 

In this episode, Karen Kirton explores Whole Brain Thinking (HBDI), a model that helps you understand how people prefer to think, communicate, and make decisions. You’ll discover how this approach can transform your team’s collaboration, reduce frustration, and improve decision-making. 

Learn: 

• The four thinking styles that shape how we communicate and solve problems 
• Why knowing your team’s preferences makes meetings more productive 
• How to use Whole Brain Thinking to improve leadership, feedback, and teamwork 

When you understand how your team thinks, that’s when you can truly find, grow, and keep great people. 

Want to learn more?
Visit amplifyhr.com.au or to explore how Whole Brain Thinking can help your business. 

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Also Mentioned in This Episode: 

https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/whole-brain-thinking/

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In this episode of Find Grow Keep, Karen Kirton chats with Michael Todd, CEO of OnePointHealth Group, about how his team built a thriving culture that recently earned them recognition as one of Australia’s Best Places to Work. 

Michael shares the story behind OnePointHealth’s growth to over 100 employees, their innovative cadet program that’s become the backbone of their recruitment strategy, and why a strong employee value proposition (EVP) has been central to their success. 

From creating meaningful career pathways to fostering community impact, Michael explains how purpose, people, and long-term thinking drive both business performance and employee satisfaction. 

You’ll also hear practical advice on: 

• How to design an EVP that attracts the right people 
• The long-term benefits of investing in early-career talent 
• Balancing compliance with culture to build solid business foundations 
• Why every business should take a “people-first” approach to growth 

If you’re a leader or business owner wanting to build a workplace that people love being part of, this conversation is packed with insight and inspiration. 

More: https://onepointhealth.com.au/  

Connect with Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltodd77/ 

Visit https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/ for more insights and resources.  

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Hiring great people sounds simple — until it isn’t. 

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why a new hire didn’t work out, you’re not alone. From rushing the process to writing generic job ads, most hiring mistakes come down to one key issue: a lack of clarity. 

In this episode, Karen Kirton shares the nine most common hiring mistakes that cost businesses time, money, and team morale — and, more importantly, how to avoid them. 

You’ll learn: 
✅ Why clarity before hiring is the key to recruiting the right person 
✅ How to write job ads that attract the right candidates (not everyone) 
✅ Why speed doesn’t equal success in recruitment 
✅ The importance of onboarding ownership and new-hire feedback 
✅ How connection and structure lead to long-term retention 

Whether you’re hiring your first employee or building a growing team, this episode will help you create a smoother, more strategic process that sets new hires, and your business, up for success. 

💡 Need help reviewing or improving your hiring process?
Amplify HR helps small and medium-sized businesses build clarity, connection, and confidence in recruitment and onboarding. Visit amplifyhr.com.au for more 

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What does it take to build a truly high-performance culture? 

In this episode of Find Grow Keep, Karen Kirton sits down with Peter Ristevski, also known as The 1% Accountant, to explore the mindset, hiring practices, and leadership principles that have helped him grow his firm across Australia and internationally. 

Peter shares how he’s built a world-class team by focusing on mindset over skills, empowering his people to take ownership, and maintaining a strong culture across multiple countries. 

You’ll hear about: 
👉 Why hiring for hunger and accountability matters more than experience 
👉 How to keep your team connected across different locations 
👉 The leadership lessons that drive high performance (and loyalty) 
👉 Why culture is the real competitive advantage for every business 

“You get the team you deserve. If you tolerate mediocrity, that’s what you’ll get.” — Peter Ristevski 

If you’re a business owner or leader looking to attract, grow, and keep great people, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration to help you raise your game and your culture. 

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Visit https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/ for more insights and resources.  

Connect with Peter: Phone 0488 927 927 or https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-ristevski-6677b018/  

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Have you ever been blindsided by a resignation? One minute your top performer seems fine, and the next they’re handing in their notice. It’s disruptive, costly, and leaves you wondering what you could have done differently. 

The truth is that most resignations don’t happen overnight. Employees usually send signals of disengagement well before they quit, but managers often miss them. 

In this episode, Karen Kirton shares: 

• Why resignations so often feel like a shock 
• The five most common warning signs of disengagement 
• Practical steps managers can take to respond early 
• How “stay conversations” can help you prevent resignations before it’s too late 

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I prevent key people from quitting unexpectedly?” this episode will give you the answers. 

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Are you caught in the tug-of-war between giving your team autonomy and keeping control? Micromanagement often comes from fear. 

Fear the work won’t get done, or that mistakes will slip through. But here’s the paradox: the more you micromanage, the less likely your team is to perform at their best. 

In this episode of Find Grow Keep, Karen Kirton shares a practical 3-part framework to help leaders foster strong collaboration without slipping into micromanagement. 

You’ll learn: 

• Why micromanagement drains both managers and teams — and the hidden business risks it creates 
• How trust is built in the small, everyday moments that matter most 
• Why clarity of outcomes is more powerful than controlling every step 
• Practical tools for delegation and accountability (including the Levels of Delegation model) 
• How to shift from giving instructions to empowering through coaching and communication 

Karen also guides you through a quick reflection exercise so you can spot your own micromanagement tendencies and start making small shifts today. 

🎧 Tune in to discover how to move from control to empowerment, and create the conditions for a high-performing, motivated, and trusted team. 

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Also Mentioned in This Episode: 

https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/8-human-motivators-that-drive-employee-performance/ 

https://brenebrown.com/art/from-brene-on-trust/ 

https://www.harvardbusiness.org/insight/good-leadership-it-all-starts-with-trust/ 

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In this episode of Find Grow Keep, I sit down with Renee Francis, founder of The Bubble Co and Take3, two marketing agencies that have been fully remote since day one. Renee shares her journey of building flexible teams over the last decade, the leadership lessons she’s learned, and the structures that keep her businesses innovative and connected. 

We cover: 
✅ Why remote work isn’t for everyone — and how to spot who will thrive in it 
✅ How to hire successfully for flexible environments 
✅ Why innovation doesn’t have to suffer when teams aren’t in the same office 
✅ The leadership mindset shift from “lucky to have staff” to “building a career opportunity” 
✅ How to create a supportive, psychologically safe culture that scales remotely 

Renee also explains how her team is staying ahead of the curve with an AI-driven SEO service, proving that distributed teams can still be highly innovative. 

Whether you’re leading a remote team or just exploring flexible work options, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply in your own business. 

Connect with Renee on LinkedIn or visit https://thebubbleco.com.au/  and https://take3.io/  

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As a founder, do you ever feel stuck firefighting staff issues instead of focusing on growth? You’re not alone.  

One of the most common challenges for business owners is balancing the day-to-day of managing people with the long-term goal of scaling sustainably. 

In this episode, Karen Kirton explores why so many founders get pulled into reactive people management — from hiring mistakes to underperformance and workplace conflicts — and what it really costs your time, energy, and business growth. 

You’ll hear: 

• Why recruitment, poor hires, and unclear processes drain more than just your hours 
• The hidden emotional toll of people management on founders and leaders 
• Why avoiding policies can create more complexity (and how smart policies protect culture) 
• The turning point when founders shift from doing to leading 
• Three practical steps to break the cycle: simplify, delegate, and refocus 
• How our Find, Grow, Keep methodology transforms teams and frees founders to focus on growth 

 Ready to scale with confidence? Book a free discovery call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/ronita-fourie 

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Also Mentioned in This Episode: 

https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/managing-performance/ 

https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/why-smart-hr-policies-actually-reduce-complexity-in-growing-businesses/ 

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Download our free guide, “Getting Stuff Done Through Your People,” giving you the tools to build a culture where people take ownership, goals get achieved, and results follow.

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