How To Be Happy (At Work)

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Welcome to the 3rd and final part of the social impact mini-series. 

By this point you've likely listened to the previous 2 episodes and learnt all about WHY and HOW you can make a social impact through your workplace or business.

In this episode we're exploring WHEN it's the right time to begin making an impact. Declan presents 3 valuable checkpoints to consider before diving into making an impact, and Josh talks about how it's time for businesses and workplaces to flip the traditional idea of philanthropy on its head.

Get to Know Your Hosts:

Declan Edwards - Founder & CEO of BU Coaching, Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co.

Declan is a thought-leader in the fields of wellbeing and workplace culture.  He is the Founder & CEO of award-winning social enterprise BU Coaching as well as the Co-Founder of workplace culture & impact consulting firm; Invested Impact Co.

An avid believer in the power of small businesses to make a meaningful impact on society, Declan has seen firsthand that workplaces thrive when they are equipped with the strategies to positively impact their team, their customers, and the communities they operate within.

As a published author, podcast host, and international keynote speaker Declan is actively helping to shape the workplace culture of small to medium enterprises internationally.

Josh Devon - Head of Systems & Strategy at BU Coaching, Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co.

Josh is a driven operations, systems, and tech guru that has worked as a business consultant for multiple 7 figure wellbeing companies. As the Head of Systems & Strategy at BU Coaching, as well as the Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co, Josh brings a logical and grounded mind to moving both companies towards their grand visions.

He is a strong advocate for workplace freedom and responsibility, believing that workplaces thrive when employees are empowered within, and passionate about, their roles. He is also deeply focused on his own emotional intelligence and wellbeing, making him a shining example of the common adage "eat what you sell".

Josh aims to make a top-down impact on workplace culture by showing managers and leaders how to not only greatly improve their own work/life balance ... but also carry that impact onto their team and customers.

Let's Connect:

Website: https://bucoaching.org or https://investedimpact.co

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to, review, and share the show.

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In part 2 of the 3 part mini-series on social impact we are diving into the HOW of social impact. If you listened to last week's episode and made the conclusion that YES, businesses and workplaces should be making a positive difference in the world but you're not sure HOW to do it then this is the episode for you.

In this episode we spend a lot of time exploring the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - a fantastic framework that you can utilise to make a positive impact on humanity.

To find out more about the United Nations SDGs click HERE

Get to Know Your Hosts:

Declan Edwards - Founder & CEO of BU Coaching, Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co.

Declan is a thought-leader in the fields of wellbeing and workplace culture.  He is the Founder & CEO of award-winning social enterprise BU Coaching as well as the Co-Founder of workplace culture & impact consulting firm; Invested Impact Co.

An avid believer in the power of small businesses to make a meaningful impact on society, Declan has seen firsthand that workplaces thrive when they are equipped with the strategies to positively impact their team, their customers, and the communities they operate within.

As a published author, podcast host, and international keynote speaker Declan is actively helping to shape the workplace culture of small to medium enterprises internationally.

Josh Devon - Head of Systems & Strategy at BU Coaching, Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co.

Josh is a driven operations, systems, and tech guru that has worked as a business consultant for multiple 7 figure wellbeing companies. As the Head of Systems & Strategy at BU Coaching, as well as the Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co, Josh brings a logical and grounded mind to moving both companies towards their grand visions.

He is a strong advocate for workplace freedom and responsibility, believing that workplaces thrive when employees are empowered within, and passionate about, their roles. He is also deeply focused on his own emotional intelligence and wellbeing, making him a shining example of the common adage "eat what you sell".

Josh aims to make a top-down impact on workplace culture by showing managers and leaders how to not only greatly improve their own work/life balance ... but also carry that impact onto their team and customers.

Let's Connect:

Website: https://bucoaching.org or https://investedimpact.co

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to, review, and share the show.

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Do businesses have an obligation for social impact?

This is the question we are diving into in this episode. This episode serves as part 1 of a 3 part mini-series we're doing over the next 3 episodes that explore all things social impact. 

If you believe that businesses should be used as vehicles for positive change then make sure you listen to this episode as well as the next 2 episodes.

Get to Know Your Hosts:

Declan Edwards - Founder & CEO of BU Coaching, Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co.

Declan is a thought-leader in the fields of wellbeing and workplace culture.  He is the Founder & CEO of award-winning social enterprise BU Coaching as well as the Co-Founder of workplace culture & impact consulting firm; Invested Impact Co.

An avid believer in the power of small businesses to make a meaningful impact on society, Declan has seen firsthand that workplaces thrive when they are equipped with the strategies to positively impact their team, their customers, and the communities they operate within.

As a published author, podcast host, and international keynote speaker Declan is actively helping to shape the workplace culture of small to medium enterprises internationally.

Josh Devon - Head of Systems & Strategy at BU Coaching, Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co.

Josh is a driven operations, systems, and tech guru that has worked as a business consultant for multiple 7 figure wellbeing companies. As the Head of Systems & Strategy at BU Coaching, as well as the Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co, Josh brings a logical and grounded mind to moving both companies towards their grand visions.

He is a strong advocate for workplace freedom and responsibility, believing that workplaces thrive when employees are empowered within, and passionate about, their roles. He is also deeply focused on his own emotional intelligence and wellbeing, making him a shining example of the common adage "eat what you sell".

Josh aims to make a top-down impact on workplace culture by showing managers and leaders how to not only greatly improve their own work/life balance ... but also carry that impact onto their team and customers.

Let's Connect:

Website: https://bucoaching.org or https://investedimpact.co

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to, review, and share the show.

How do we move towards making a city known as the happiest city in Australia?

And what could possibly possess someone in their early 20s to run for office?

These are just some of the questions that we asked our amazing guest this week. 

Declan Clausen is the Deputy Lord Mayor of Newcastle (although we have decided that his friends call him the DLM for short). As the youngest person to hold the Office of Deputy Lord Mayor in the City's 220 year history. Declan is passionate about sustainability, equality and renewing pride in his city.

This was one of our most inspiring podcast episodes yet!

Get to Know Your Hosts:

Declan Edwards - Founder & CEO of BU Coaching, Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co.

Declan is a thought-leader in the fields of wellbeing and workplace culture.  He is the Founder & CEO of award-winning social enterprise BU Coaching as well as the Co-Founder of workplace culture & impact consulting firm; Invested Impact Co.

An avid believer in the power of small businesses to make a meaningful impact on society, Declan has seen firsthand that workplaces thrive when they are equipped with the strategies to positively impact their team, their customers, and the communities they operate within.

As a published author, podcast host, and international keynote speaker Declan is actively helping to shape the workplace culture of small to medium enterprises internationally.

Josh Devon - Head of Systems & Strategy at BU Coaching, Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co.

Josh is a driven operations, systems, and tech guru that has worked as a business consultant for multiple 7 figure wellbeing companies. As the Head of Systems & Strategy at BU Coaching, as well as the Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co, Josh brings a logical and grounded mind to moving both companies towards their grand visions.

He is a strong advocate for workplace freedom and responsibility, believing that workplaces thrive when employees are empowered within, and passionate about, their roles. He is also deeply focused on his own emotional intelligence and wellbeing, making him a shining example of the common adage "eat what you sell".

Josh aims to make a top-down impact on workplace culture by showing managers and leaders how to not only greatly improve their own work/life balance ... but also carry that impact onto their team and customers.

Let's Connect:

Website: https://bucoaching.org or https://investedimpact.co

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to, review, and share the show.

The Low-Down on This Episode:

You guys asked for it.

After hearing Josh nerd out on all things processes in last week's episode a bunch of you emailed us asking for Josh's top recommendations for the must-have processes in any successful business.

Well you asked, we delivered.

Josh takes the lead in this week's episode and shares his favourite processes and systems for helping any workplace thrive.

Get to Know Your Hosts:

Declan Edwards - Founder & CEO of BU Coaching, Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co.

Declan is a thought-leader in the fields of wellbeing and workplace culture.  He is the Founder & CEO of award-winning social enterprise BU Coaching as well as the Co-Founder of workplace culture & impact consulting firm; Invested Impact Co.

An avid believer in the power of small businesses to make a meaningful impact on society, Declan has seen firsthand that workplaces thrive when they are equipped with the strategies to positively impact their team, their customers, and the communities they operate within.

As a published author, podcast host, and international keynote speaker Declan is actively helping to shape the workplace culture of small to medium enterprises internationally.

Josh Devon - Head of Systems & Strategy at BU Coaching, Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co.

Josh is a driven operations, systems, and tech guru that has worked as a business consultant for multiple 7 figure wellbeing companies. As the Head of Systems & Strategy at BU Coaching, as well as the Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co, Josh brings a logical and grounded mind to moving both companies towards their grand visions.

He is a strong advocate for workplace freedom and responsibility, believing that workplaces thrive when employees are empowered within, and passionate about, their roles. He is also deeply focused on his own emotional intelligence and wellbeing, making him a shining example of the common adage "eat what you sell".

Josh aims to make a top-down impact on workplace culture by showing managers and leaders how to not only greatly improve their own work/life balance ... but also carry that impact onto their team and customers.

Let's Connect:

Website: https://bucoaching.org or https://investedimpact.co

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to, review, and share the show.

The Low-Down on This Episode:

When it comes to workplace culture there are 2 foundational components that must be considered.

1. The PEOPLE you have on your team

2. The PROCESSES you build to support your team

In this episode Declan shares his insights on the value of PEOPLE to an organisation whilst Josh nerds out on why PROCESSES are an essential component of a thriving workplace.

Get to Know Your Hosts:

Declan Edwards - Founder & CEO of BU Coaching, Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co.

Declan is a thought-leader in the fields of wellbeing and workplace culture.  He is the Founder & CEO of award-winning social enterprise BU Coaching as well as the Co-Founder of workplace culture & impact consulting firm; Invested Impact Co.

An avid believer in the power of small businesses to make a meaningful impact on society, Declan has seen firsthand that workplaces thrive when they are equipped with the strategies to positively impact their team, their customers, and the communities they operate within.

As a published author, podcast host, and international keynote speaker Declan is actively helping to shape the workplace culture of small to medium enterprises internationally.

Josh Devon - Head of Systems & Strategy at BU Coaching, Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co.

Josh is a driven operations, systems, and tech guru that has worked as a business consultant for multiple 7 figure wellbeing companies. As the Head of Systems & Strategy at BU Coaching, as well as the Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co, Josh brings a logical and grounded mind to moving both companies towards their grand visions.

He is a strong advocate for workplace freedom and responsibility, believing that workplaces thrive when employees are empowered within, and passionate about, their roles. He is also deeply focused on his own emotional intelligence and wellbeing, making him a shining example of the common adage "eat what you sell".

Josh aims to make a top-down impact on workplace culture by showing managers and leaders how to not only greatly improve their own work/life balance ... but also carry that impact onto their team and customers.

Let's Connect:

Website: https://bucoaching.org or https://investedimpact.co

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to, review, and share the show.

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By this point of the podcast journey, we hope that you're fully on board with the importance of nurturing a healthy workplace culture.

But culture change can be challenging? Especially when you're not clear about whose responsibility it is to drive culture change forwards.

In this episode, we're unpacking who is responsible for improving the workplace.

Is it a top down movement to be led by management?

Or a bottom up movement to be led by the staff?

Tune in to find out...

Get to Know Your Hosts:

Declan Edwards - Founder & CEO of BU Coaching, Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co.

Declan is a thought-leader in the fields of wellbeing and workplace culture.  He is the Founder & CEO of award-winning social enterprise BU Coaching as well as the Co-Founder of workplace culture & impact consulting firm; Invested Impact Co.

An avid believer in the power of small businesses to make a meaningful impact on society, Declan has seen firsthand that workplaces thrive when they are equipped with the strategies to positively impact their team, their customers, and the communities they operate within.

As a published author, podcast host, and international keynote speaker Declan is actively helping to shape the workplace culture of small to medium enterprises internationally.

Josh Devon - Head of Systems & Strategy at BU Coaching, Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co.

Josh is a driven operations, systems, and tech guru that has worked as a business consultant for multiple 7 figure wellbeing companies. As the Head of Systems & Strategy at BU Coaching, as well as the Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co, Josh brings a logical and grounded mind to moving both companies towards their grand visions.

He is a strong advocate for workplace freedom and responsibility, believing that workplaces thrive when employees are empowered within, and passionate about, their roles. He is also deeply focused on his own emotional intelligence and wellbeing, making him a shining example of the common adage "eat what you sell".

Josh aims to make a top-down impact on workplace culture by showing managers and leaders how to not only greatly improve their own work/life balance ... but also carry that impact onto their team and customers.

Let's Connect:

Website: https://bucoaching.org or https://investedimpact.co

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to, review, and share the show.

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Welcome to our very first culture deep-dive episode.

Today we are joined by the one and only Hamza Khan. Hamza is an award winning marketer, accomplished entrepreneur, published author, dynamic keynote speaker and TEDx presenter.

In this engaging and energised discussion Hamza shares:

- His insights into the need for authentic leadership

- His predictions, concerns and desires for the future of workplaces

- How you can become a better leader by avoiding the dark triad of toxic leadership.

Get to Know Your Hosts:

Declan Edwards - Founder & CEO of BU Coaching, Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co.

Declan is a thought-leader in the fields of wellbeing and workplace culture.  He is the Founder & CEO of award-winning social enterprise BU Coaching as well as the Co-Founder of workplace culture & impact consulting firm; Invested Impact Co.

An avid believer in the power of small businesses to make a meaningful impact on society, Declan has seen firsthand that workplaces thrive when they are equipped with the strategies to positively impact their team, their customers, and the communities they operate within.

As a published author, podcast host, and international keynote speaker Declan is actively helping to shape the workplace culture of small to medium enterprises internationally.

Josh Devon - Head of Systems & Strategy at BU Coaching, Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co.

Josh is a driven operations, systems, and tech guru that has worked as a business consultant for multiple 7 figure wellbeing companies. As the Head of Systems & Strategy at BU Coaching, as well as the Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co, Josh brings a logical and grounded mind to moving both companies towards their grand visions.

He is a strong advocate for workplace freedom and responsibility, believing that workplaces thrive when employees are empowered within, and passionate about, their roles. He is also deeply focused on his own emotional intelligence and wellbeing, making him a shining example of the common adage "eat what you sell".

Josh aims to make a top-down impact on workplace culture by showing managers and leaders how to not only greatly improve their own work/life balance ... but also carry that impact onto their team and customers.

Let's Connect:

Website: https://bucoaching.org or https://investedimpact.co

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to, review, and share the show.

Connect with Today's Special Guest:

Website: https://www.hamzakhan.ca/

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Is all this talk of workplace happiness just another fad or trend?

We get asked this question so often that it hurts. 

In this episode, we share some of the scientific evidence and data behind workplace happiness and why it matters.

If you have a manager or leader in your workplace who doesn't recognise or appreciate the importance of workplace happiness then this is the episode to send them.

Get to Know Your Hosts:

Declan Edwards - Founder & CEO of BU Coaching, Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co.

Declan is a thought-leader in the fields of wellbeing and workplace culture.  He is the Founder & CEO of award-winning social enterprise BU Coaching as well as the Co-Founder of workplace culture & impact consulting firm; Invested Impact Co.

An avid believer in the power of small businesses to make a meaningful impact on society, Declan has seen firsthand that workplaces thrive when they are equipped with the strategies to positively impact their team, their customers, and the communities they operate within.

As a published author, podcast host, and international keynote speaker Declan is actively helping to shape the workplace culture of small to medium enterprises internationally.

Josh Devon - Head of Systems & Strategy at BU Coaching, Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co.

Josh is a driven operations, systems, and tech guru that has worked as a business consultant for multiple 7 figure wellbeing companies. As the Head of Systems & Strategy at BU Coaching, as well as the Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co, Josh brings a logical and grounded mind to moving both companies towards their grand visions.

He is a strong advocate for workplace freedom and responsibility, believing that workplaces thrive when employees are empowered within, and passionate about, their roles. He is also deeply focused on his own emotional intelligence and wellbeing, making him a shining example of the common adage "eat what you sell".

Josh aims to make a top-down impact on workplace culture by showing managers and leaders how to not only greatly improve their own work/life balance ... but also carry that impact onto their team and customers.

Let's Connect:

Website: https://bucoaching.org or https://investedimpact.co

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to, review, and share the show.

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It's easy to feel overwhelmed and a little lost when it comes to making meaningful change within your workplace. You know that something has to change but you're not clear on where to start, or how to make the changes actually stick.

This episode clears all the confusion for you by providing the exact 5-step strategy that we utilize to identify, implement and uphold meaningful change in the workplaces that we consult for.

Get to Know Your Hosts:

Declan Edwards - Founder & CEO of BU Coaching, Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co.

Declan is a thought-leader in the fields of wellbeing and workplace culture.  He is the Founder & CEO of award-winning social enterprise BU Coaching as well as the Co-Founder of workplace culture & impact consulting firm; Invested Impact Co.

An avid believer in the power of small businesses to make a meaningful impact on society, Declan has seen firsthand that workplaces thrive when they are equipped with the strategies to positively impact their team, their customers, and the communities they operate within.

As a published author, podcast host, and international keynote speaker Declan is actively helping to shape the workplace culture of small to medium enterprises internationally.

Josh Devon - Head of Systems & Strategy at BU Coaching, Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co.

Josh is a driven operations, systems, and tech guru that has worked as a business consultant for multiple 7 figure wellbeing companies. As the Head of Systems & Strategy at BU Coaching, as well as the Co-Founder of Invested Impact Co, Josh brings a logical and grounded mind to moving both companies towards their grand visions.

He is a strong advocate for workplace freedom and responsibility, believing that workplaces thrive when employees are empowered within, and passionate about, their roles. He is also deeply focused on his own emotional intelligence and wellbeing, making him a shining example of the common adage "eat what you sell".

Josh aims to make a top-down impact on workplace culture by showing managers and leaders how to not only greatly improve their own work/life balance ... but also carry that impact onto their team and customers.

Let's Connect:

Website: https://bucoaching.org or https://investedimpact.co

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to, review, and share the show.