In this episode of the Magical Learning Podcast, our Director of Learning and author Danette Fenton-Menzies speaks with author Louise Gilbert about her journey from corporate leadership to writing her book 'Make Work Work for You'. Louise is a change management coach and social wellbeing expert, who also works as a speaker and consultant

In this conversation, Danette and Louise discuss the importance of combining growth, performance, and wellbeing in leadership, the challenges of hybrid work, and the need for systemic change to support neurodiversity in the workplace. Louise emphasizes the role of leaders in creating environments that foster growth and the significance of peer coaching. The conversation highlights the necessity of redesigning organizational practices to better accommodate diverse needs and improve overall employee experience.

To grab a copy of Louise's book:

https://louise-gilbert.com/book/

And to reach out to Louise:

https://louise-gilbert.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-gilbert/

Chapters

00:00 Celebrating Milestones and New Beginnings

02:50 The Journey Behind 'Make Work Work for You'

06:07 The Three Petals of Excellence Model

08:48 Leadership Blind Spots and Missed Opportunities

12:05 Navigating Hybrid Work Challenges

14:56 The Importance of Systemic Change for Neurodiversity

24:01 Redesigning Work for the Future

All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present.