The Vibrant Workplace Podcast

By Craig Thompson

Hosted by Craig Thompson, this is the show where we explore how to build a better working world with leading employers & industry thought leaders.

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How many episodes does The Vibrant Workplace Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.

The Vibrant Workplace Podcast episodes:

May 13, 2024'No More Sh*t Managers' with Jo Wright
Craig is joined on the show by Jo Wright, bestselling author of the book “NO MORE SH*T MANAGERS: Seven Steps to a Coaching Culture” and co-founder of Coaching
Culture Ltd.

Jo is a cultural change leader on a mission to inspire people to think differently through the power of coaching, and has helped thousands of people to develop the confidence and capability to have better conversations.

In this episode we discuss:
The book and inspiration behind it

Why we have so many sh*t managers...

What we can do about it

How a coaching culture can transform organisations

The reasons most organisations don't have a coaching culture despite overwhelming evidence of the benefits it brings

The steps to overcoming obstacles and resistance to introduce one

And much, much more!!!

If you enjoy this episode please give it a like, share and follow the podcast to help us spread these messages and together we can build a better working world!
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1h 6min
April 08, 2024 'Menopause Unmuted' with Karina Todd
Craig is joined on the show by menopause specialist, advocate and certified women’s wellbeing coach Karina Todd who has recently taken up the position of Director of Client Services for Ireland with ‘Over the Bloody Moon’ an award-winning menopause agency that partners with organisations to create a menopause-inclusive environment.
In the episode we discuss:
- What menopause is and the associated symptoms
- How it affects those who experience it and their careers
- How managers and co-workers can better support their colleagues
- What organisations can do to create a menopause-inclusive environment
If you like this episode, please let us know and give it a share on social media so we can spread these messages and together make a better working world.
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1h 11min
March 04, 2024 ‘Strategic HR’ with Steve Carpenter
Cultural assassins, Frankenstein structures, why HR leaders struggle for role models, the 4 ‘STEP’ approach which can deliver the strategic focus your HR department needs - all this and MUCH more as Craig is joined by Steve Carpenter on the show!
Steve’s held roles such as People & Culture Director - Krispy Kreme UK, Head of HR - Hotel Chocolat, HR Director - Carpetright, Head of HR - Game, Head of HR - Caffè Nero, HR Manager - PRET and he came on the show to share some of the learnings from a fabulous career to date.
If you like this episode, please let us know and give it a share on social media so we can spread these messages and together make a better working world.
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1h 12min
February 11, 2024 2024 Recruitment Trends - with Ryan Calvert
Craig is joined by MCS Group’s Head of Human Resources, Sales, Marketing & Legal Recruitment – Ryan Calvert to discuss recruiting trends in 2024, what jobseekers are looking for in an employer and how organisations can stand out to attract the top talent.
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57min
November 06, 2023 'Radical Candor' with CEO Jason Rosoff
Radical Candor is the outstanding book exploring Kim Scott’s management philosophy for ‘getting what you want by saying what you mean’. That might sound simple, but unclear communication, or critical feedback remaining unsaid, causes mayhem in most businesses every day of the year!
Craig was joined by Kim’s co-founder, Jason Rosoff, to discuss why this happens along with:
- What Radical Candor is
- How the model was created
- In what scenarios it’s useful
- Why so many people struggle with having feedback
conversations
- Whether it can help with giving feedback ‘up’
- How we can make giving and receiving feedback
less scary
- How to cascade Radical Candor across a business
- Why it was renamed in the latest version of the
book (and what to!!)
Plus so much more!!
Give the episode a listen and if you find it useful please share it with your network to help others who struggle with difficult conversations.
We hope you enjoy the episode and find it helpful!!
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58min
October 03, 2023 Using Mediation to Restore Team Harmony - with Scott Alexander
Mediation gets bad press, but does it actually have a role to play in helping to build a positive workplace culture?
Craig was joined by Scott Alexander, certified member of the Mediator's Institute of Ireland and now founder of 'Mediation Plus' (having previously spent 16.5 years at Legal Island where he held the position of Head of L&D) to discuss this along with:
- What mediation actually is?!
- How it differs from other interventions
- How it works and when it doesn't!
- The pros/cons of internal vs external mediation
- What skills a mediator needs
For all this and much more, including some fascinating stories Scott was able to share from his extensive experience in the space, tune in and let us know what you think!
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47min
August 20, 2023 Gavin Hendrie Talks Hiring Ex-Military
British Army veteran Gavin Hendrie, now COO of construction and procurement law specialists 'Quigg Golden', joins Craig on the show to talk about the value in an ex-military hire.

In the episode Gavin:
- Challenges some of the assumptions people have about those transitioning from a military background into business
- Reveals how a veteran hire can help businesses struggling with talent attraction and retention
- Offers advice, from experience, to those transitioning on what they can do to help themselves land their dream job
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1h 6min
August 02, 2023 'Income Inequality' with Dimi Yar
Craig is joined by 'Mr VOSA' Dimi Yar, Founder of VOSA Income Inequality Solutions to discuss the holy grail of employee engagement, whether it's realistic under current business models, and what is really needed to bring together a workforce united and giving their all for shared success.
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1h 1min
April 24, 2023Is a Four Day Week the Future of Work? With Charlotte Lockhart
Is a four day week the future of work? Craig sat down with founder of the Four Day Week Global, Charlotte Lockhart, to find out what they've been learning from their global pilots and studies.
What is / isn't a four day week?

Where does it work / not work?

What are the learnings from the global pilots?

How does it impact key business metrics like staff attrition?

How do we make it work? What's the process?

For answers to these questions and many more, have a listen and let us know if you think a four day week is the future of work!
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47min
January 17, 2023 Workstyle: A Revolution for Wellbeing, Productivity & Society - with Lizzie Penny & Alex Hirst
Craig is joined by Sunday Times Business Best Selling Authors of 'Workstyle' Lizzie Penny & Alex Hirst.
'Workstyle' is billed as a revolution for wellbeing, productivity and society and is characterised by working where you want, when you want, asynchronously.
Can that work in employment as well as self-employment? If so, how?! And is this the time for a working revolution?
Tune in to find out!
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FAQs about The Vibrant Workplace Podcast:

How many episodes does The Vibrant Workplace Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.