Have you ever been in a room with a leader who has you hanging on every word, and leaves you feeling inspired? 

Some would say that person has  ‘executive presence’.  But what do they have really?  And are the qualities that make employees willing to really listen to and follow a leader, changing?

Guests:

Colin James, speaker, lead facilitator, executive coach, author, How to Influence Anyone, Anywhere, Every Time

Megumi Miki consultant in leadership, culture and diversity and inclusion, author, Quietly Powerful 

This story was first broadcast on 11 August 2024

Put a pin in it, leverage that, circle back, LMK (let me know) - ugh! Some of us are drawn to use jargon and buzzwords, while others are annoyed by them.

Learn when and how to use jargon so that you can avoid miscommunication at work.

Guests:

Dr Howie Manns, senior lecturer in linguistics, Monash University

A/Professor Zachariah Brown, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

This story was first broadcast on 30 June 2024

Close relationships can contribute to personal happiness, and that can extend to work too. But can having besties at work sometimes get in the way of organisational goals, or cause other problems? 

Get some tips on how to manage the roles of friend and co-worker at the same time. 

Guests: 

Shelley Rogers, founder, From Mates to Manager 

Dr Amanda Ferguson, organisational psychologist 

Steph Clarke, futurist, facilitator and friend enthusiast 

Julie Parker, career coach 

Leave entitlements are building up on business balance sheets. At the same time, some employees feel they don't get enough flexibility around when they can take holidays.

We explore the reasons why workers are accumulating leave, and what it says about workplace culture in Australia.

Guests:

Sarah McCann-Bartlett, CEO, Australian Human Resources Institute

Dr Libby Sander, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bond University

Madeleine Dow,  management consultant and Adjunct Professor, Centre for Workplace Excellence, Uni of SA

Stepped entry points, heavy doors, images and documents without screen reader access: these are just a few of the things that make work harder for those with a disability. 

Hear from two workers about the adjustments and supports they use to help them thrive at work, and an expert explains how to design a workplace that’s accessible, for the benefit of everyone.

Guests:

Teresa, support worker

James O’Brien, Manager of planning (audio), ABC

Tom Bevan, dignified access lead, Australian Disability Network

Visit the Australian Disability Network website for more resources.

Many returning ex-pats who have worked overseas find it hard to transition back to work in their home country, and feel their overseas experience is not always welcomed.

We get advice on how to plan the career move and learn how to support a fellow Australian who is trying to break back into the job market here.  

Guests:

Margot Andersen, founder Insync Network Group

Kate McQuestin, CEO Advance Global Australians

Jacinta Reddan, returned ex pat 

And thanks also to Brett and Natasha for sharing their stories.

You may love your work, but are you working too much? Despite awareness of burnout, many of us still see working long hours as a badge of honour.

We hear from reformed 'workaholics' and experts to uncover how to address our culture of overwork, and what recovery looks like.

Guests:

Malissa Clark, Associate Professor of industrial-organisational psychology, University of Georgia and author, Never Not Working:Why the Always-On Culture Is Bad for Business—and How to Fix It

Audrey McGibbon, Chartered Occupational & Coaching Psychologist, co-founder of the Global Leadership Wellness Survey.

Thanks also to Anne Maria and Hazel for sharing their stories.

The preference for hybrid work is strong among employees and managers alike. So what's the winning formula for communication, workflow and team harmony?

Amazon wants all staff back in the office, and other return to office mandates are being issued here and abroad. But what is the evidence for that being a good idea?

Recorded live at SXSW Sydney 2024, Lisa Leong is joined by a panel of industry leaders to explore the transformative shifts of managers in the not-so-distant future.