Work is Weird Now

S3E4: When is work therapy? With Simon Lamb


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This week, we welcome back Simon Lamb - founder of Purposeful Change and expert in the human side of organisational transformation to tackle a question that’s more relevant than ever: When is work… therapy?

As the boundaries between coaching, therapy, leadership development, and personal growth blur, many leaders find themselves navigating conversations that go far beyond KPIs. Together, we explore:

  • The crucial distinction between what’s therapeutic and what’s actually therapy at work
  • How our personal histories and beliefs show up in our leadership styles
  • The “vulnerability hangover” and the need for psychological safety after deep work conversations
  • Why coaching isn’t a loophole for therapy - and the importance of holding boundaries
  • Simon’s practical framework for growth: Awareness, Intention, Discipline
  • The impact of AI on our capacity for deep, human breakthrough thinking

Simon shares real stories, practical tools, and a candid take on why adaptive leaders, those who can sit with discomfort and keep asking better questions will shape the future of work.

Work isn’t therapy, but it can be a powerful mirror. Listen in for insights on leading with more awareness, purpose, and humanity.

Find Simon at purposefulchange.com or on LinkedIn

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Work is Weird NowBy Danielle Emery