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February 04, 2025168. Netflix’s harsh take on family, redundancy red flags and why 'txt spk' is killing UR cred. PLUS! January resolutions are BS, Meenakshi Iyer's hot take!
Truth, Lies, and Work is an award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.

Every Tuesday, we bring you This Week in Work—a roundup of the latest workplace news, a HOT TAKE from an industry expert, and our world-famous weekly workplace surgery, where Leanne answers your workplace dilemmas.

🗞 News Roundup:
1️⃣ The 4-Day Workweek Goes Permanent for 200 UK Companies
Over 200 companies in the UK have committed to a permanent four-day workweek with no loss of pay.
Read more from The Guardian.
2️⃣ Netflix Founder Says ‘Stop Calling Workplaces a Family’
Marc Randolph, co-founder of Netflix, calls out companies using the “we’re a family” metaphor.
See Marc Randolph’s post here.
3️⃣ Using Text Abbreviations Makes You Seem Lazy and Fake
A new study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology finds that using abbreviations like “thx” instead of “thanks” makes people seem insincere and less engaged.
Check out the full research from the British Psychological Society.

🔥 Hot Take: Meenakshi Iyer on Why January Resolutions Are BS
Leadership coach Meenakshi Iyer, founder of NorthStar Solutions and Services LLC, challenges the idea that January is the best time for fresh starts.

🌍 The Problem with Standardized Goal-Setting:
New Year’s resolutions are based on Western norms and ignore cultural differences, natural rhythms, and personal energy cycles.
In many cultures, spring or personal milestones are more meaningful times for setting goals.
Research shows that any temporal landmark (like a birthday or job anniversary) can create a mental reset—January 1st isn’t the only option!
Companies pushing “New Year, New Goals” initiatives in the middle of winter might be setting employees up for failure.

💡 Join Meenakshi Iyer at the 6th Annual World of Work Conference
Meenakshi will be speaking at the 6th Annual World of Work Conference on February 28, 2025, where she’ll share insights on how organizations can rethink goal-setting, productivity, and employee well-being.

🎟 Get Your Ticket: Click here to book your place

💰 Exclusive Discount Code: Use SPEAKER10 at checkout for $10 off your ticket!

💡 World-Famous Workplace Surgery:
📌 Q1: Employee Surveys—Are They All the Same?
A small business owner asks if they really need to run engagement surveys or if they’re just corporate jargon.
📌 Q2: Redundancy Red Flags—How Do I Know If I’m Next?
A listener sees layoffs coming and wants to know the warning signs and how to prepare.
📌 Q3: Why Do My Manager’s Resolutions Die by February?
Every January, their manager gets big ideas—by February, they’re forgotten. Can team resolutions actually work?

🎧 What’s Next:
This Thursday, we sit down with Crevin O’Malley, VP of Corporate Sales at HubSpot, for a deep dive into sales leadership, culture, and career growth. And next Tuesday, we’ll be back with more This Week in Work!

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56 min
January 30, 2025167: Why Your Next Hire Should Be 5,000 Miles Away, with Tony Jamous, OysterHR
Truth, Lies, and Work is an award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.

In this fascinating conversation recorded from a rustic farmhouse in Northern Italy, Tony Jamous, CEO and founder of Oyster, shares his vision for the future of work and how distributed teams are transforming the global employment landscape.

🗓️ Episode Overview:
Tony Jamous discusses how his journey from Lebanon to France, and eventually to founding a unicorn company, shaped his mission to democratize access to global employment opportunities. From selling his first company to Ericsson to building Oyster, Tony shares insights on leadership, distributed teams, and mission-driven business.

🎧 Key Topics Covered:
The Future of Work is Distributed
Why traditional office-based work is changing
How remote work can help solve global talent shortages
The economic benefits of distributed teams for both companies and employees
Building Trust in Remote Teams
Why psychological safety is crucial for distributed teams
The importance of defaulting to trust
How to build relationships in virtual environments
Mission-Driven Leadership
The importance of aligning financial success with mission impact
How to become a "healthy leader"
Building sustainable, mission-driven organizations

💡 Key Takeaways:
The global talent shortage in the West could lead to $8.5 trillion in economic loss
Remote work enables companies to access global talent while allowing people to stay in their communities
Mission-driven companies can deliver better returns for investors while creating positive social impact
Leadership in distributed teams requires a focus on trust and clear communication

🎥 Links:
Connect with Our Guest:
Visit Oyster: oysterhr.com
Connect with Tony Jamous on LinkedIn

🎧 What's Next:
Join us next week as we record another thought-provoking conversation about the future of work - and we're home in Mostar! Woo hoo!

General Support with Mental Health and Well-being
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful.

Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email [email protected] (Rest of World)

Connect with Al and Leanne
Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/
Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/
Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne
Email: [email protected]
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat
49 min
January 28, 2025 166: Buzzword bingo and managerless teams. PLUS! Rob Hosking's Hot Take on why adaptability is critical in 2025
Truth, Lies, and Work is an award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.

After our January unfiltered series, we’re back to our This Week in Work format, bringing you the latest workplace news, expert insights, and solutions to your burning workplace dilemmas.

🗓️ News Roundup

Buzzword Bingo – 2025 Workplace Trends:
From quiet vacationing to coffee badging, we review the biggest workplace buzzwords of the past year and predict what will dominate conversations in 2025.
Read more about workplace buzzwords from Business Insider.

The Managerless Economy:
With more and more organisations getting rid of middle managers, what can you do to prepare for work without a boss?
Source: Forbes: 4 Strategies for working without managers

Generational Sensitivity:
Are Millennials really the most sensitive generation? We unpack generational stereotypes, the psychology behind them, and why age and world events shape our behaviors more than labels.
Learn more about generational sensitivity from BBC Science Focus.

🔥 Hot Take of the Week: Rob Hosking on Adaptability

Former frontline police officer turned motivational TEDx speaker Rob Hosking shares why adaptability will be the key to thriving in 2025.

Connect with Rob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robhoskingofficial/

💡 World-Famous Workplace Surgery:

Crushing Commutes:
A listener asks if their struggle with hybrid commutes is just January blues or a sign they should seek a fully remote role.

Reigniting Team Spirit:
A manager worries that their top performers are losing initiative. How can they reignite creativity without pushing people away?

Wellness Backlash:
After launching a wellness program, one leader faces skepticism and eye rolls. How can they show employees that it’s not just corporate lip service?

General Support with Mental Health and Well-being
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful.

Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email [email protected] (Rest of World)

Connect with Al and Leanne
Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/
Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/
Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne
Email: [email protected]
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat

58 min
January 23, 2025 165: Why Your Mind is Lying to You (And How to Fight Back) with James Fleming
Your brain is lying to you about what you can achieve - learn how to rewire your thinking with James Fleming, who went from nearly bankrupt to running a multi-million pound business by mastering the science of Motivational Intelligence.

Truth, Lies, and Work is an award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.

Recording from the mountains of Northern Italy, Al and Leanne kick off 2025 with a powerful conversation about Motivational Intelligence (MQ) with James Fleming, co-founder of The Power Within Training and author of "You Can Have Success or Excuses: You Cannot Have Both."

🗓️ Episode Overview:
James Fleming shares his journey from a six-figure oil and gas executive to nearly bankrupt entrepreneur, and how this experience shaped his groundbreaking approach to leadership development through Motivational Intelligence (MQ).

🎧 Key Topics Covered:

Understanding Motivational Intelligence
* What MQ is and why it matters more than IQ or EQ
* How thoughts control emotions, not the other way around
* The role of self-limiting beliefs in personal and professional growth

Transforming Leadership Through MQ
* Why traditional leadership training often fails
* How to create lasting behavioural change in organisations
* The power of shared language in cultural transformation

Practical Applications of MQ
* Breaking down goals into actionable steps
* Managing negative thoughts and self-limiting beliefs
* Building resilience through conscious choice

💡 Key Takeaways:
* Success requires getting comfortable with failure
* Real change happens when we address our thoughts, not just our emotions
* Leadership development needs to focus on sustainable behavioural change
* Small, consistent actions lead to significant results

📚 Featured Book:
"You Can Have Success or Excuses: You Cannot Have Both" - Available on Amazon, Audible, and Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Have-SUCCESS-EXCUSES-Cannot-Both/dp/B0D9SV6RTD

Connect with Our Guest:
* Connect with James Fleming on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jamesflemingtpwtd
* Visit The Power Within Training: https://thepowerwithintraining.com/
* Follow on social media @PowerWithinTraining

🎧 What's Next:
Join us next week as we continue our Italian adventure, exploring more insights into workplace psychology and leadership development.

Support with Mental Health and Well-being
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful.

Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email [email protected] (Rest of World)

Connect with Al and Leanne
Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/
Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/
Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne
Email: [email protected]
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat

51 min
January 21, 2025 164. The TikTok Ban, Soft Quitting and 2025 Wellness Trends – This Week in Work 21st January 2025
Truth, Lies, and Work is an award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.

After our January unfiltered series, we’re back to our This Week in Work format, bringing you the latest workplace news, expert insights, and solutions to your burning workplace dilemmas.

🗓️ News Roundup

The TikTok Ban in the U.S.:
We explore the upcoming federal ban on TikTok, set to take effect on January 19, 2025, unless ByteDance divests its U.S. operations.
Source: TikTok ban explained – BBC News

Soft Quitting:
Dr. Diane Hamilton introduces the concept of soft quitting—subtler and potentially more harmful than quiet quitting.
Source: What is soft quitting? – Forbes

Wellness Trends for 2025:
Forbes highlights unconventional wellness trends that are set to transform the workplace, including financial wellness programs, menopause support, and biophilic office design.
Source: Wellness Trends for 2025 – Forbes

🔥 Paula Brockwell’s Hot Take: Why Vision and Values Won’t Fix Your Culture

This week’s hot take comes from the brilliant Paula Brockwell, a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and founder of The Employee Experience Project. With over 20 years of experience helping businesses untangle culture challenges, Paula is known for her no-nonsense, practical approach to sustainable change.

Paula’s perspective on vision and values? They’re often used as a crutch in culture transformation, but they rarely deliver real results.

💡 World-Famous Workplace Surgery

Unifying Management Across Locations:
A listener asks for help standardizing management practices across multiple stores. Leanne provides tips for creating consistency without undermining individuality.

Burnout in Engineering Teams:
Late nights and weekend work are taking their toll on an engineering team. Leanne shares advice on approaching leadership about sustainable workload expectations.

Adapting to AI Changes:
A research analyst worried about AI’s impact on job security gets actionable steps to future-proof their career in an AI-driven world.

General Support with Mental Health and Well-being
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful.

Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email [email protected] (Rest of World)

Connect with Al and Leanne
Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/
Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/
Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne
Email: [email protected]
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat

52 min
January 16, 2025163. Dr Ryan Martin, AKA The Anger Professor, Unfiltered Full Interview
Truth, Lies, and Work is an award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.

This episode marks the final installment in our Unfiltered Series, where we’ve brought you the raw, unedited conversations with some of the most thought-provoking and inspiring guests we’ve ever had on the show. Today, we close the series with a conversation about anger—an emotion we’re all grappling with in these challenging times.

Our guest is Dr. Ryan Martin, a psychologist, Dean at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, and author of How to Deal with Angry People. Known as The Anger Professor on TikTok, Ryan combines humor, research, and practical insights to help us better understand anger and how to handle it in ourselves and others.

🗓️ Episode Overview:
In this unfiltered conversation, Dr. Ryan Martin demystifies anger, separating fact from fiction and offering practical strategies to manage it effectively. From understanding why anger is often misunderstood to exploring how it impacts our personal and professional lives, this episode will leave you with valuable tools for navigating this powerful emotion.

🎧 Key Topics Covered:
What Anger Really Is
The emotional response to being wronged, experiencing injustice, or facing goal-blocking.
Why anger is not the same as aggression and why that distinction matters.
Anger in the Workplace
How anger manifests at work and its impact on teams.
Strategies leaders can use to de-escalate tense situations and foster emotional balance.
Debunking the Catharsis Myth
Why punching pillows or smashing plates doesn’t actually relieve anger—and might even make it worse.
The Contagious Nature of Anger
How anger spreads through teams and communities, and the role of modeling in both childhood and adulthood.
Practical Anger Management
Strategies for staying calm in the moment, from planning ahead to using non-complementary responses.
How to identify when it’s time to disengage from a toxic or unresolvable situation.

💡 Key Takeaways:
Anger is a normal and natural emotion, but how we express it defines its impact.
Understanding the root cause of anger—be it injustice, mistreatment, or frustration—can help us respond constructively.
Leaders play a critical role in modeling calm behavior and addressing anger proactively in the workplace.
Disengaging from toxic relationships or situations is sometimes the healthiest choice.
Connect with Our Guest:
Follow Dr. Ryan Martin on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TheAngerProfessor
Visit AllTheRageScience.com for more resources on anger management and Dr. Martin’s work.

🎧 What’s Next:
This concludes our Unfiltered Series! We want to thank all of our amazing guests—Rory Sutherland, Professor John Amaechi, Professor Sir Cary Cooper, Nora Burns, Bruce Daisley, and Dr. Ryan Martin—for their incredible insights.

Next week, we’ll return to our usual This Week in Work format, bringing you workplace news, expert takes, and our world-famous workplace surgery. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss it!

General Support with Mental Health and Well-being
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful.

Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email [email protected] (Rest of World)

Connect with Al and Leanne
Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/
Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/
Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne
Email: [email protected]
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat
1 hr 4 min
January 14, 2025162. Bruce Daisley Unfiltered Full Interview - Special Episode
Truth, Lies, and Work is an award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.

This episode is part of our Unfiltered Series, where we bring you the full, raw, unedited conversations with some of the most brilliant minds shaping the future of work.

Today, we welcome Bruce Daisley, workplace culture expert, bestselling author of The Joy of Work and Fortitude, and host of the acclaimed podcast Eat Sleep Work Repeat.

🗓️ Episode Overview:

Recorded just in time for Blue Monday, Bruce Daisley challenges everything we thought we knew about resilience, burnout, and workplace culture. In this exclusive, unfiltered conversation, Bruce shares actionable insights on creating a workplace where people thrive—without toxic expectations or outdated ideas of resilience.

🎧 Key Topics Covered:
The Truth About Resilience
Why traditional resilience training doesn’t work and how resilience is actually a collective strength, not an individual trait.

Tackling Burnout
Eye-opening statistics on burnout in the modern workplace and why systemic change, not personal grit, is the solution.

Building Stronger Teams
Practical advice for leaders on fostering connection, trust, and a sense of belonging, even in hybrid or remote work environments.

The Importance of Laughter at Work
How humor builds stronger teams and why laughing with colleagues can be a game-changer for workplace culture.

The Future of Work
Why flexibility and social connection are essential for sustaining healthy workplace cultures in a post-pandemic world.

💡 Key Takeaways:
Resilience is drawn from the strength of our connections, not individual toughness.
Burnout is a symptom of broken systems, not personal failure.
Social connection—whether through team lunches, shared rituals, or crisp Thursdays—drives better culture and performance.

🎧 What’s Next in the Series:
Join us next week for the final episode in our Unfiltered Series with Ryan Martin, known as The Anger Professor, who will share insights on managing emotions in the workplace.

💡 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to check out Bruce Daisley’s books, The Joy of Work and Fortitude, and his podcast, Eat Sleep Work Repeat. Visit brucedaisley.com for more resources.

General Support with Mental Health and Well-being
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful.

Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email [email protected] (Rest of World)

Connect with Al and Leanne
Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/
Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/
Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne
Email: [email protected]
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://oblonghq.com/book/
53 min
January 09, 2025161. Nora Burns, AKA The Undercover Candidate, Unfiltered Full Interview - Special Episode
Truth, Lies, and Work is an award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.

This episode is part of our Unfiltered Series, featuring the full, raw, unedited interviews with some of the most inspiring voices in workplace culture. Today, we welcome Nora Burns, better known as The Undercover Candidate and a trailblazer in redefining recruitment and workplace culture.

🗓️ Episode Overview:

First featured in Episode 74, Nora brings her groundbreaking research to the table, sharing eye-opening insights from over 250 undercover job interviews and frontline work experiences in Fortune 500 companies.

If you’re navigating January’s prime recruiting season—whether as a job seeker or a hiring manager—this episode is packed with revelations that will transform the way you think about hiring, onboarding, and workplace culture.

🎧 Key Topics Covered:
The Undercover Candidate Project
Nora’s unique journey of posing as a job candidate to uncover unethical, lazy, and sometimes illegal hiring practices.
How Recruitment Shapes Workplace Culture
Why recruitment is the foundation of a strong workplace culture and how poor candidate experiences can set the tone for mistrust and disengagement.
Trends in Onboarding and Leadership
Insights into why onboarding fails, how managers “throw corporate under the bus,” and the critical gap in developing leadership courage.
Addressing Bias in Hiring
The dangers of bias in traditional hiring processes and how AI might amplify these issues if not managed carefully.
What Employers Get Wrong About Hiring
The pitfalls of ghosting candidates, neglecting communication, and undervaluing the candidate experience.
Nora’s Upcoming Book
A sneak peek into Nora’s 2024 releases, including a mini book collection and her full-length book on the undercover candidate and employee experience.

💡 Key Takeaways:
Recruitment is the starting point of the employment relationship—get it right, and the results will ripple throughout your culture.
Poor hiring practices not only harm your reputation but can cost you future candidates and customers.
Strong communication and respect for candidates' time are non-negotiable for building trust and engagement.

Resources:
Connect with Nora: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noraburns/
Pre-purchase Nora's book: https://www.theleadershipexperts.com/shop

🎧 What’s Next in the Series:
Join us next week for an unfiltered conversation with Bruce Daisley, where we’ll explore resilience and rethinking work-life balance.

General Support with Mental Health and Well-being
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful.

Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email [email protected] (Rest of World)

Connect with Al and Leanne
Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/
Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/
Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne
Email: [email protected]
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://oblonghq.com/book/
49 min
January 07, 2025160. Professor Sir Cary Cooper Unfiltered Full Interview - Special Episode
Truth, Lies, and Work is an award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.

This episode is part of our Unfiltered Series, where we bring you the full, unedited conversations with the greatest minds shaping workplace culture today.

Previously, we featured Rory Sutherland and Professor John Amaechi—two giants in their fields. Now, we’re thrilled to present Professor Sir Cary Cooper, one of the world’s leading experts in organizational psychology and workplace well-being.

🗓️ Episode Overview:
Professor Sir Cary Cooper shares his unparalleled insights on workplace well-being, financial health, and effective leadership. From redefining the role of line managers to fostering open conversations around financial stress, Sir Cary offers actionable advice for businesses looking to build healthier, more productive workplace cultures.

This unfiltered episode includes exclusive content not featured in our previous conversations with Sir Cary, providing an in-depth look at his groundbreaking work.

🎧 Key Topics Covered:
The True Cost of Financial Insecurity
How financial stress affects employee productivity, mental health, and overall well-being.
Why organizations must address financial health as part of their duty of care.
Fixing Line Management
Sir Cary discusses the critical role of line managers in supporting employee well-being.
The importance of emotional intelligence and people skills in management.
Creating Open Cultures
Breaking down the stigma around financial and mental health conversations at work.
How open communication and empathetic leadership can transform workplace dynamics.
Evidence-Based Interventions
Insights from the National Forum for Health and Wellbeing at Work’s financial well-being report.
Real-world examples of organizations implementing strategic well-being programs.
The Future of Work
How younger generations are reshaping workplace expectations.
Why organizations must adapt to attract and retain Gen Z talent.

💡 Key Takeaways:
Addressing financial well-being isn’t just good ethics—it’s good business.
Emotionally intelligent managers are essential for fostering trust and openness.
Employee voices must guide organizational changes for well-being initiatives to succeed.

🎧 What’s Next in the Series:
Join us next week for the fourth episode in our Unfiltered series, featuring an unmissable conversation with Dr. Audrey Tang. We’ll explore leadership, resilience, and how to build lasting workplace cultures.

💡 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your network. Find the financial well-being report from the National Forum for Health and Wellbeing at Work in the show notes—it’s free to download and packed with actionable insights.

General Support with Mental Health and Well-being
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful.

Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email [email protected] (Rest of World)

Connect with Al and Leanne
Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/
Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/
Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne
Email: [email protected]
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://oblonghq.com/book/
53 min
January 02, 2025159. Expert predictions for 2025 (Part 2): Futureproof careers, leadership and well-being
Welcome to Truth, Lies, and Work, the an award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.

This episode is part two of our Predictions for 2025 series, where we bring together some of the brightest minds in workplace culture to share their boldest predictions for the year ahead.

If you missed part one, be sure to check out our December 28th episode, where we explored how technology and AI will reshape work.

🗓️ Episode Overview:
In this episode, we shift the focus to the human side of work, tackling critical topics like toxic leadership, childcare, and invisible labor. Our experts deliver eye-opening insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead, along with actionable advice for businesses and employees navigating 2025.

🎧 Key Predictions Covered:
Dr. Audrey Tang:
Hope Labor and Invisible Work: These hidden challenges could lead to widespread burnout and discontent if not addressed. Audrey explores how better recognition and fair compensation can turn the tide.
John Lee Dumas:
Becoming Your Own Advocate: Career success in 2025 will require individuals to build personal platforms and expertise, whether working independently or within traditional roles.
Katie O’Malley:
The Childcare Crisis: Employers will need to step up, much like they did with healthcare benefits, and provide meaningful childcare solutions to support working parents and improve workplace well-being.
Rob Kalwarowsky:
The Fall of Toxic Leadership: Gen Z is driving a cultural shift, refusing to tolerate toxic bosses. Companies with unsupportive leadership will lose talent, while empathetic leaders will thrive.
Leanne and Al’s Predictions:
Leanne: 2025 will bring a reckoning for fractured workplace cultures. Leaders will need to focus on trust, empathy, and connection to navigate the challenges ahead.
Al: AI is a bubble - and it will burst! Al shares simlarities between current A.I. hype and the dotcom boom and bust. Controversial?! You know. it!

💡 Key Takeaways:
Workplace trends like hope labor and invisible work are eroding trust and well-being. Businesses must address these hidden costs.
Individual advocacy and expertise-building will be essential for career resilience in an ever-changing job market.
The childcare crisis is a public health issue, and employers who act early will gain a competitive advantage.
Toxic leadership isn’t sustainable; empathy and support will define the next generation of leaders.

General Support with Mental Health and Well-being
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful.

Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email [email protected] (Rest of World)

Connect with Al and Leanne
Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/
Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/
Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne
Email: [email protected]
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://oblonghq.com/book/
39 min