Wellness in the Workplace

Workplace politics can feel like a minefield - complex, challenging, andsometimes unavoidable. But what if we could learn to navigate them effectively and ethically?

In this episode, I sat down with Niven Postma, a leading expert on workplace dynamics and leadership, to uncover strategies for understanding and mastering office politics without compromising integrity.

Niven Postma is a renowned leadership expert, speaker, and author specialising in workplace politics, strategic leadership, and organisational culture. With extensive executive experience across multiple industries, she helps professionals and leaders develop the skills they need to navigate complex workplace dynamics with confidence and purpose.

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In this powerful and deeply important episode, I sit down with psychiatrist and mental health specialist Dr. Clementine Chawane to discuss suicide awareness and prevention specifically in the workplace.With rising levels of stress, burnout, and emotional fatigue across industries, it's critical that we address how mental health challenges manifest on the job and how employers, managers, and colleagues can respond with compassion, support, and proactive care.Dr. Chawane shares clinical insights and practical strategies for creating psychologically safe workplaces where mental wellbeing is prioritised, and lives can be saved.🔍 In this episode, we explore:

• Early warning signs of emotional distress and suicidal ideation
• The role of workplace culture in mental health
• How to have difficult conversations with empathy
• Practical tools for leaders and HR teams
• Why mental health should be a shared responsibility

This episode is a must-listen for employers, HR professionals, colleagues, and anyone committed to building healthier, more human-centred workplaces.⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics related to suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please seek help from a mental health professional or contact your local support services.Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more conversations that break stigma and promote healing.#SuicidePrevention #WorkplaceWellness #MentalHealthAwareness #PsychologicalSafety #YouAreNotAlone #BreakTheSilence

In this episode, we sit down with Farai Ntuli, Youth Employment and Skilling Consultant and a working mom, to explore how to prepare for and navigate maternity leave in a way that supports both personal well-being and professional growth.From managing expectations at work to setting boundaries at home, Farai shares her lived experience, practical tips, and wellness insights for new and expectant moms balancing career and motherhood.What we cover:- How to plan for maternity leave (emotionally + logistically)- Conversations to have with your employer- Returning to work: challenges and strategies- Self-care and mental health during early motherhoodCreating a more supportive workplace cultureWhether you're a new parent, HR professional, or employer looking to support your team better, this conversation is a must-listen.#wellnessatwork #maternityleave #workingmom

A lot of us may have heard of the term "organisational culture" but might have a vague understanding of what exactly it is and how it affects our experience at work.

I sat down with the Head of People, Culture and Change at e-motion Consulting, Themba Chakela to demystify what organisational culture is.

Sure, the pizzas and drinks on a Friday afternoon are great for camaraderie and team morale but this discussion with Themba shows that it takes vision, intentionality and consistency to build a workplace culture that is healthy and productive.

Themba has two decades of "people" experience. His roles have ranged from tactical delivery, strategic planning, capability creation and organisational effectiveness advisory.

On the final episode for this season, I sat down with Tantaswa Fubu CA(SA), CEO of Greatwell Consultancy for an insightful conversation on how organisations and leaders have to reimagine employee wellness for the future of work.

In this video, we explore how adopting a growth mindset can positively impact your career development and professional success.

Our guest, NLP Coach and Employee Wellness Specialist, Claudia Dias, shares what it means to have a growth mindset, how it differs from a fixed mindset, and why embracing challenges, learning from failures, and continually improving your skills can help you advance in your career.

Learn practical tips on how to shift your thinking, stay motivated, and unlock new opportunities for growth in the workplace. Whether you're looking to move up the ladder, transition into a new field, or simply enhance your personal development, a growth mindset is the key to long-term success.

#GrowthMindset #CareerDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalSuccess #mindsetmatters

On the final episode of #MyCareerStory, I had the pleasure of sitting down with experienced broadcaster, development finance professional, and entrepreneur, Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo.

On this episode, Noluthando shares insight on her career journey as a multi-passionate professional and gives an interesting perspective on what it means to build a non-linear career path.

Our conversation explores what a portfolio career is and how she is successfully crafting her own. We explore both the upside and downsides of a portfolio career and offer practical advice for those looking to have meaningful career by skilfully using their diverse experience, talents and interests.

#PortfolioCareers

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Trying to find your calm in the chaos?

#HelenNicholson

On this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Clinical Psychologist Batetshi Matenge to talk about narcissism in the workplace. In recent years, narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) has gained attention in mainstream media and on this episode we discuss what narcissism is and what it is not to refrain from misdiagnosing/mislabelling certain behavioural traits.

I recently sat down with newly published author and returning guest to the podcast, Dr Ngao Motsei to talk about her latest offering, her book, “Building Psychologically Safe Spaces: Safeguarding Your Workplace Against Bullying”.