In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, host Fiorenza Rossini welcomes Zora Lazarov, a behaviour disruptor and corporate psychologist, to discuss how organisations can thrive by embracing anti-fragility and addressing toxic workplace behaviours.

Together, they explore how to build resilient teams, foster inclusivity, and empower leaders to navigate the challenges of modern organizational dynamics.

She also explains the concept of anti-fragility—thriving through disruption—and its importance in today’s volatile workplace environments.

Key Topics:

A framework for turning challenges into opportunities for growth

How to spot and eliminate behaviors that damage workplace culture.

Practical tips for leading teams through disruption and change. Packed with actionable insights!

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In this episode, Fiorenza sits down with Victoria Rennoldson.

This episode is packed with insights, practical tips, and relatable experiences that will resonate with leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking to thrive in today’s interconnected world.

04:17 - Understanding Cultural Intelligence
Victoria explains the importance of cultural awareness and its impact on fostering mutual understanding in diverse teams.

10:26 - Strategies for Diverse Teams
Key tips for creating connection and belonging in culturally diverse teams while addressing common challenges.

16:15 - Observing Team Dynamics
The importance of observation and adapting communication styles to different cultural and individual preferences.

25:19 - Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
Victoria shares her journey of leaving the corporate world to start her own business, including the challenges and lessons learned.

• Our host Fiorenza Rossini on Linkedin: here

• Deep dive on global leadership with Victoria's 7 communication strategies for global leaders

• Find Fiorenza's curated selection of books to navigate and embrace multiple cultures more effectively

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In this episode, our host Fiorenza Rossini welcomes Tash Bristowe, a Brighton-based freelancer, entrepreneur, and community builder.

Tash shares her personal journey of navigating a career setback and how that led to creating a safe space for job seekers through the Open to Work Connection Community.

When Tash unexpectedly lost her job, she turned a challenging experience into an opportunity to uplift others in similar situations. Through open discussions on LinkedIn, she discovered the power of vulnerability and connection, which led her to establish a supportive (Slack-based!!) community for those navigating job searches in a tough market.

 Fiorenza and Tash discuss the emotional toll of job loss and the strategies that can help maintain mental well-being, including setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care. Tash also opens up about the risks of tying identity too closely to

The conversation provides practical advice for job seekers, such as how to stand out in a competitive job market by leveraging LinkedIn, nurturing professional networks, and starting passion projects that showcase your unique strengths. 

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] Welcome & Introductions

[08:22] The Open to Work Connection Community

[09:37] Mental Health & Resilience During Job Loss; Finding

[18:45] Listener Q&A: How can I stand out in a crowded job

[23:08] Freelancing & Finding Identity Beyond Work

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How can we create Belonging in the workplace?

In this episode, our host Fiorenza talks to Sean Dubberke, Principal & VP of Learning @RW3 Culture Wizard.

They talk about the importance of self-awareness and understanding of what shaped us, ahead of trying to understand others, their cultures and what should change

When organisations have goals around Inclusion and Belonging, it's also important to understand what are common obstacles to Inclusion (15:59) and to find the best Enablers for Belonging in your organisation (25:24).

"Treat others the way they want to be treated, not the way you want to be treated".

Fiorenza and Sean also talk about the power of vulnerability in the inclusion equation, and how leaders can make space for vulnerability in their leadership and how they can do so in a culturally appropriate way. (28:28)

They also explored:

(01:33) - From growing up in a multicultural family to getting a job working across cultures and going up the corporate ladder

(10:40) -  Inclusive workplaces lead to more Belonging

(14:26) - Start with self-awareness: understand what shaped you

 (15:59) - Common obstacles to Belonging

(18:30) - Working in virtual, hybrid teams

(20:20) - Working in satellite offices: top tips to make it work

(25:24)- How to Enable Belonging

(28:28) - The importance of vulnerability

(32:31)- How different cultures look at D&I

(39:32) - The importance of Inclusive Behaviours during an organisational reorganisation

🔗Connect with your host, Fiorenza Rossini here and your guest Sean Dubberke here.

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In this episode, we talk about starting a business with your spouse, the challenges of all the multiple hats freelancers have to wear, moving abroad multiple times and working across culture.

Our guest is Dominique, co-founder of The Werks and we had so much fun talking!

We also explored:

(01:01) - Moving country, from Austria to the Netherlands with two sons, the grieving process and saying goodbye

(06:24) - A journey towards self-employment, and being in business with your spouse

(12:40) - What has surprised you the most about having your own business

(17:53) - Learning to write content can be a skill that can be learned

(21:18) - Working across cultures that are not your own

(24:08) - What would be your hot tips for people relocating for the first time

(28:37) - Connection, self-knowledge leading to Belonging

(34:45) - When you know who you are,

(35:40) - Questions to ask yourself

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I'm dedicating this episode of the Belonging Project podcast to all the amazing

I really enjoyed talking with Tomasso Maggio about fatherhood, parenthood and increasing representation of fathers as the main caregiver, especially online.

Hope you enjoy the episode!

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(10:00) Italian community building in South east Asia

(25:00) Current challenges and lessons from being a father

Connect with Tomasso here:

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommasomaggio⁠

and listen to his podcast the Fatherly Edition:

⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2ENscRJXGHOr8ZoDA42KVm?si=P5Cz6CL1Sv-xKdopvuR8hQ⁠

or on your usual podcast platform!

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorenza-rossini

In celebration of the Pride Month, we are delighted to share an episode with Jamie Love - a heartfelt conversation on themes of authenticity, inclusivity, and

We explore:

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As we hear about some personal stories and societal landscapes of nursing, in this episode, we confronted the gamut of reactions to breastfeeding in different context: at work, in public, beyond a certain time period and within different cultural contexts.

From acceptance to negativity, the dialogue serves as a

Join me as I sit down with Lea Henry, co-founder of Cocorio,

Later, I sit down with Katie Muir, a health visitor with the

Our discussion is a powerful reminder of the need for compassion and understanding in the journey of new motherhood. We explore:

(11:22) - Breastfeeding Norms and Challenges

(23:22) - Normalizing Conversations Around Breastfeeding

(27:45) - Empowerment and Belonging in Breastfeeding

(34:39) - Breastfeeding Experiences and Support

(45:51) - Supportive Workplace for Breastfeeding Mothers

(51:48) - Transitioning Away From Breastfeeding

(56:16) - Breastfeeding Challenges and Belonging

** Selected Resources from the episode:

Breastfeeding or Formula-Feeding support in the UK:

IBCLC are certified lactation consultants providing professional infant feeding support.

Article with input from Katie Muir:

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I really enjoyed diving into Justin Reinert's model of Belonging, following up on his book Creating Belonging, a Practical Guide to Accelerate Belonging in Organisations and Communities.

Our host Fiorenza sits down with Tim Mart, CEO and co-founder of the socially driven coaching platform Know You More.