The Workplace Podcast in association with Dynamic Partners

Marty Linsky co-author of "Leading the Line" and former adjunct lecturer in Harvard University joins his former student William Corless (Adaptive Leadership) on the workplace podcast. This episode promises to deliver for struggling leaders as Marty talks about radical uncertainty. The challenge leaders face around the expectations of having to know the answer. Many learnings are shared on: How to communicate in chaos uncertainty, deep empathy, presence and vulnerability, relentless optimism coupled with brutal realism, generosity and forgiveness and how to bring your A game through an experimental approach.

Cali Williams Yost is the leading authority on high performance work flexibility. Cali, a visionary workplace futurist joins William Corless to discuss how people can flex to meet the needs of the new workplace. An authority on flexible working since 2004, this insightful episode provides key elements of what people need to consider when talking about flexible working.

Called “one of the most sophisticated thinkers” on the transformation of work by The New York Times, her commentary frequently appears in the media including in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USA TODAY, NPR, and the TODAY Show.

Kevin Empey, a future of work pragmatist, consultant and author joins our host William Corless to discuss the future of work. In this  episode we discuss what the future of work holds for us covering aspects such as: agility, disruption, lessons from the past and implications for the HR function. 

Sean Blair author and co-author of three books on the Lego Serious Play (LSP) facilitation method, joins fellow LSP facilitator on the podcast. Sean provides an understanding of this facilitation method, the surprising benefits and the importance of play.

Myth's are dispelled that it's just fun with a pile of bricks, and as facilitators we discuss the importance of design to meet group learning outcomes.

Sean also provides insights into how this facilitation method has adapted online and how to use this method in a covid friendly way.  

Renowned TEDxTalk speaker, bestseller author and expert on leadership & personal development, Dr Karolien Notebaert is this weeks guest. Karolien guides us on our we can better understand neuroscience in an accessible way, by providing memorable insights from her book. We discuss how people can overcome challenges in the workplace and through insights, science and storytelling to show people a path. We talk about the science and evidence in the power of mindfulness, by accessing the default experience networks amongst other neuroscience hacks.

Leading business psychologist Alan Lyons joins William Corless on the podcast to discuss how people can make the most of the challenges presented to us in the current climate. We discuss the various elements of emotional intelligence and how to be yourself more with skills. This episode jam packed with gems of self care, theory, quotes and insights.

Researcher and University lecturer Deirdre Curran from the National University of Ireland, Galway. Deirdre joins our host William Corless to provide insights on fairness and justice at work. We discuss the many aspects of this topic that we should all consider, especially leaders. Our conversation covers the human impact when fairness and justice is absent, the mechanisms at play and also we discuss power imbalance. 

Former Ireland Rugby Captain, Director of Executive Education and CEO, Phillip Matthews joins the podcast to discuss the importance of purpose in leadership. Phillip shares his insights on purpose based on his experience of leadership in sport and business combined with his executive development experience. We cover what purpose means, the various facets of purpose and how you can fulfil your leadership potential by gaining clarity on your purpose.

Siobhan Murray an accredited psychotherapist, certified life-coach and best-selling author joins our host William Corless to discuss Burnout.  This podcast provides insights into how people can overcome overwhelm, burnout and manage the demands of their personal and professional roles; learn how to embrace self-care and how to navigate living in a chaotic world; hone their authentic leadership style so they can make a difference and thrive in their work

In this episode, the coaches coach, Andrew McLaughlin discusses what is quality of life. In this wide ranging and fascinating discussion we gain a deeper understanding of what are the key elements to a quality of life. We cover research, the philosophy and practical tips to bring more quality into your life.  The research proves that quality of life will have the positive ripple effects on leadership, relationships, team and organisation.