This podcast is an absolute gem. Recorded over five years ago, it showcases who much people can learn about music by being in a band.Ash Naylor is a career musician and he shares stories of leading his own band and playing with others, including Australia’s most renowned singer-songwriter, Paul Kelly.There is so much wisdom and love in this episode. And it’s especially relevant for people who are a little sick of sporting or military metaphor to explain how teams really work.

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In this mini podcast, Colin Beattie, shares how our biggest challenge in high stakes conversations is getting out of our own way.Conversations. In a nutshell.Human up. Image Credit. Courtnie Tosana.

Each month Steph Clarke, futurist, joins The People Spot to showcase what’s happening in the world of work. She scans the globe for the most thought provoking, curious and emerging trends. She does your strategy and big picture work for you.Travel, tourism, adventure, special places and the environment clash to make our human instinct to explore just a little more tricky. This episode showcases three signals in the world of travel. Please show Steph some love by visiting 28 Thursdays or by experiencing the People Spot app and entering the redeem code STEPHC.PeopleSpot App iOS

This month’s QC episode has a little extra edge and oomph to it. A personal story from Nora. Faced with a career decision, she weaves both ‘finitude’ and ‘purpose’ into her courage to make the best call.Find Nora at Even-Careers and the book is by Oliver Burkeman ‘Four Thousand Weeks.’To access the PeopleSpot app for free on iOS just tap here PeopleSpot app

May 2024 has three intriguing indicators of a future not too far away.Take a listen as Steph 28 Thursdays gives us a glimpse of a future with:1. A new home for big emotion.2. A very hungry LLM.3. And she takes us back to the future of cheap and cheerful hobbies.You can listen to Steph here or please download the PeopleSpot app at the App StoreTo support big emotion check out Helping someone who is upset.

April’s edition showcases ‘courage scaffolding.’Courage is not a one off heroic act. Nora shares two tips that make acts of courage more accessible and normal. Using the example of asking your boss for a payrise.You can also find Nora’s Quirky Courage on PeopleSpot app Free iOS app here

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Each month Steph Clarke, futurist, joins The People Spot to showcase what’s happening in the world of work. She scans the globe for the most thought provoking, curious and emerging trends. She does your strategy and big picture work for you.This month the signals feature impact of population decline, what Spotify is up to and how school might change forever.Please show Steph some love by visiting 28 Thursdays or by experiencing the People Spot app and entering the redeem code STEPHC.PeopleSpot App iOS

If digital is on your radar, AI, web, mobile, spatial and you’re not trying to level the playing field, you are doing harm. Tech for good and accessibility is the minimum standard we must accept. Nigel Dalton, social scientist Nigel on LinkedIn compels us to think our way through the human impact of any digital effort.You will find more of Nigel on the People Spot App or at People Spot.

Nat Feehan understands customers. Nat Feehan loves tech companies. When customer experience aligns with technology, magic happens.But to truly understand a customer, it helps to understand a bit of history. In 4 minutes, Nat takes us back to simpler times and why customer needs are surprisingly consistent.Nat has had a formal advisory role with The PeopleSpot since our launch. Try out our app here. App on iOS People Skills. Fast.

Nigel Dalton, social scientist, is one of the world’s great storytellers. He also knows technology, lean, agile, artificial intelligence and management from the angle of science, and by being an executive and a founder across several continents.Nigel knows that it’s almost always the people part that trips up the great ideas and the potentially great businesses.One of his favourite topics is Growth Mindset. And his respect for the work of Amy Edmondson.Nigel is also member of the founding team for PeopleSpot People Skills Fast.Try out our app here. App on iOS