Work Revolution

A lot (maybe everything?) has changed due to the COVID pandemic, with one of the biggest impacts being where work is done, particularly for office workers. During multiple lock-downs, companies and organizations had to adapt to a workforce based at home. Now that restrictions are easing, and things are slowly getting back to what we had before, everyone is challenged to figure out what's next. What is the new contract between employees and employers? And what does this mean for where work is done? Join us as we deep dive into these different aspects of where we work, and what we face in stepping into hybrid workplaces.

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A true healthy working environment is the one where employees are not afraid to open up and their leaders are hands-on to support them. In this third and last episode about cultivating brain-based leadership, Debra Adey and Lisa Schmidt are joined once more by Michael Thompson. Together, they discuss how to create a workplace culture where happiness thrives. Michael explains why simply implementing an open-door policy is not enough and how to present feedback without being hostile. He also breaks down the four factors to consider when assessing your wellbeing and the main differences between self-confidence and self-esteem.

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We hear a lot about resilience and humility when it comes to leadership, but how do leaders start practising these behaviours? In this second of a three-part series on brain-based leadership, Michael Thompson and Debra Adey continue their discussion on what it means to lead with the brain in mind. This time, Michael offers practical information and guidance on stepping into ways of leading teams that align mind and body in taking on all kinds of challenges. Further, Michael explores why every workplace culture should pay attention to the mental well-being of employees, stressing we must not simply assume that employees are always at their best to work hours on end and still provide quality output.

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If we are complex beings, it is in large part because of our brains. In this first of three conversations with Michael Thompson, a passionate and highly knowledgeable leadership consultant and coach with over a decade of experience, we start to understand how the brain works at work. Michael's unique ability to promote wellness in the workplace and enhance the wellbeing of employees is anchored in a variety of strategies and techniques. He believes that knowing how our brains function, together with the other parts of our body, enables higher productivity. In this conversation with Debra, Michael shares digs deep into the science to help us better understand who we are.

Today’s work environment has been experiencing tons of resignations, burnout, and demands for greater inclusivity from historically marginalized workers. With everything going on, it might seem counter-intuitive to talk about what's happening with working dads—male executives with family obligations. But we should not disregard the fact that working men are still part of this whole ecosystem we live to uphold. In this episode, lisa interviews Mark McCartney about why it's important to include working men in conversations about workplace equity. Listen in we investigate how gendered roles at home and the workplace don't do anyone any favours.

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Women get interrupted more than men and men interrupt women more than they interrupt other men. This is a well-researched and well-documented fact, but what do you do about it when it's happening to you? Michelle is in a traditionally male-dominated field as an Associate Professor at a North American University in the Engineering and Architecture department. In this Ask Us Anything episode, Lisa and Debra address these frustrations about being interrupted by a male colleague. They offer suggestions for how Michelle can move forward professionally, and in a way that honors her values.

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When it comes to the workplace, has COVID changed everything? If so, what do organizations and employees need to think about as we step into 2022? In this episode, Debra and lisa consider the changes the pandemic has wrought on the workplace in the past year, and take aim at the important things organizations must focus on. Culture, conflict, retention, diversity and inclusion—these may sound like buzzwords, but in the year ahead, they will be anything but. Tune in as hosts Debra and lisa share pertinent insights for what organizations, leaders and employees can expect in the coming months.

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Unconscious bias exists all over the world, whether it's in the workplace or just out in the streets. A woman is going to be 10 times more criticized when it comes to a work evaluation than a man. People have stereotyped this race to do that, this color of skin to do that. It's infuriating and the legal system isn't adequate enough to solve all these biases. In this episode, Debra sits down with Jessica Nordell to talk all about bias. Jessica is a science writer with degrees in physics and poetry. She is also the author of The End of Bias: A Beginning. Join Debra and Jessica as they talk about gender bias in the workplace, specifically for women. Discover what Jessica had learned from her simulation on workplace biases and more. Also, learn more about her book and what it's about today!

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A great way to start working in an organization is to learn how to connect with the people on your team. It starts from there. Listen to this episode as your Debra Adey and Iisa Schmidt share a story about a complex workplace scenario. Rania is thrilled to be working in an industry she loves and a role where she is engaged and committed to making a difference. She is inspired by the leader and mission of this small wellness company. However, there’s a big hindrance to her happiness and growth. She is feeling stifled, micro-managed and undervalued by her direct boss. Debra and Iisa deconstruct this all too common scenario, offering coaching notes to Rania as well as general advice for leaders to avoid and manage a situation like this.

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Being a woman in any male-dominated industry is tough. Particularly for women in trades, there are certain realities that are just outright hard to accept and should not be the norm. In this episode, Natasha Fritz, owner of Natural Carpentry, opens up about her experiences as a woman working in the construction business. She was recently engaged in a legal dispute after calling out a catcaller on a show, and that’s what brought her here today. Debra Adey and Lisa Schmidt also weigh in on the kinds of expectations forced on women in these fields and the kind of change that needs to happen. Tune in for a thought-provoking piece on gender bias in the workplace, tackling harassment, and more.

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