Behind the bbox

Leisa is an Organisational Psychologist with over 15 years of experience, however her interest in this field expands well beyond these years and goes deep into her childhood. She's always been curious about people, why they do the things they do and began asking questions about people's behaviour from a very young age. She continues to deepen her knowledge as more and more scientific research is made public. In this podcast we dive into many "models" that help explain things like the feelings we go through during a transition, workplace cultures, self awareness, team dynamics, our drivers and values, wellbeing and more. There are so many valuable insights in this episode with Leisa, she is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to the topic of human behaviour. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed my chat with her, remember to rate this episode, your love and feedback is what keeps me going! :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sherry-emami/message

Susie is the Managing Director and Founder of Lilo Wellness, her purpose is to help create a better world by helping people feel their best so that they can reach their full potential. She is achieving this by using evidence-based stress management and wellness solutions which are achieved through workshops, 1:1 sessions and courses. On top of this she is also one passionate Yoga teacher! As you'll tell when you're listening to this episode, Susie is an incredibly resilient, kind and caring person. She's so easy to connect with, please reach out to her if what she's providing is something you need in your life. Thanks for listening, if you have any thoughts you'd like to share with me, message me, Sherry Emami, via LinkedIn. Links to any books, podcasts or websites mentioned in the episode can be found here: Reckoning by Magda Szubanski: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25875588-reckoning Hurry Slowly - podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hurry-slowly/id1272852250 The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/95747.The_Miracle_of_Mindfulness Lilo Wellness (Susie's business!) website: https://lilowellness.com.au/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sherry-emami/message

Nicki Ursu has 20+ years of experience within the People and Culture space and has recently, along with her business partner, launched "Ignite Your Career"; workshops for those at a crossroads with their career. If you're feeling lost, burnt out or looking for your next role, this episode is perfect for you! We spoke about why strengths, limiting beliefs, personal values and taking action is so important when it comes to creating a career you love. Plus she provides tips and tools to help you begin identifying what really matters to you and how to land a job that aligns to your vales. What I found really interesting was Nicki's perspective on having an 'extreme mentality' when it came to finding a purpose or passion. It's often not about having an all or nothing approach when it comes to doing more of what you enjoy. There's so many ways you can leverage your strengths without making drastic changes to your lifestyle. We would love to hear your thoughts on this podcast. Please reach out to us via LinkedIn (search Sherry Emami or Nicki Ursu) and let us know what you think :) Also if you'd like to schedule in a complimentary Discovery Call with Nicki, you can do that here: https://sundialinnovation.as.me/schedule.php --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sherry-emami/message

An internationally renowned leader in the field of Positive Psychology and mental health Dr. Sharp is a sought after Consultant and Executive Coach, Speaker, Author and Spokesperson. I first came across Dr Tim Sharp on YouTube while he was being interviewed by two podcasters who were discussing mental health. I was really fascinated by their discussion and because I'm passionate about positive psychology and mental health, I wanted to learn more so I connected with him on LinkedIn. And that's how we came to know eachother - my passion for health and wellbeing must have shone through because he sent me two of his books which were filled with research based tips on improving your mental health (link below). I really loved the way he had structured his thoughts and research around how you can begin living a more more fulfilling and meaningful life. I wanted to spread his knowledge with others - so here we are now, about to jump into a podcast we recorded. We chat about quite a few things; what it really means to be "happy", the importance of optimism and mindfulness, Dr Tim Sharp's own challenges with mental health, workplace culture, leadership and more. A few of the concepts we discussed can be found in his book, check it out, share it with someone who might need it. Knowledge is truly a gift.. I hope you found this valuable and thank you for taking the time to listen :) Here are the links I mention on the podcast: Chronic Pain Management https://www.booktopia.com.au/manage-your-pain-3rd-edition-michael-nicholas/book/9780733330247.html Happiness Handbook (Dr Tim Sharp's book) https://www.amazon.com.au/Happiness-Handbook-Strategies-Happy-Third/dp/1925048063 Batyr (Charity): https://www.batyr.com.au/ Dr Tim Sharp's New Audio Book! https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Habits-for-Happiness-Audiobook/B082FM2ZKJ?qid=1578353815&sr=1-1&pf_rd_p=771c6463-05d7-4981-9b47-920dc34a70f1&pf_rd_r=2VAVP3NX8HNASE6SMHNA&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sherry-emami/message

Emily’s fascination with human behaviour started in High School, when she had aspirations to study Anthropology or Archaeology. However, her Father thought studying Commerce would give her more job opportunities as well as a secure career. So after graduating with a Commerce degree she began a career in Corporate HR, climbing to the highest position only to realise she was unhappy. This led to self-reflection and the realisation that she wasn't living a life aligned to her values. Then came HR Gurus.. her very own HR consultancy company, and of course this journey didn't happen overnight. She has now re-connected with what she loves; human behaviour and the study of cultural norms that have developed across different generations. She has self-funded her own research to find what makes Millennials as a generation and in the workforce so different and is on a mission to help CEO’s, Business Owners and Leaders across Australia understand the generational differences in our workforce. Tune in to hear Emily' story as well as her insights into NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), leadership, coaching, millenials and more.. Check out https://www.hrgurus.com.au/blog for all the brilliant research Emily shares on millenials and how/why different behaviours play out in a multi-generational workforce.... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sherry-emami/message

Shelley Flett is a fun, loving, adventurous seeking mum, wife and business leader. She spent 10 years at ANZ before becoming a leadership coach and now works with medium businesses and large organisations to improve the effectiveness of their leaders and efficiency of their teams. Oh - and I should mention, she is the author of The Dynamic Leader. This book is filled with practical tools on becoming a great leader, all backed by research. We spent some time speaking about the fascinating concepts in her book which give the "why" behind things like negative self-talk, behaviours and the importance of vulnerability in the workplace. So many insightful nuggets in this episode! Would love to know what you think - message me directly via @brainy.box on Instagram or via LinkedIn. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sherry-emami/message

Laura Conti is a commercial guru, art lover, fashionista, mum, accountant and the Co-Founder of Go Kindly. Above all, she is courageous, brave and strong. Laura's personal experience in her younger years and her determination to make the world a kinder place led to the creation of Go Kindly. Go Kindly is social enterprise business that gives away 50% of its profits to charities who support vulnerable women experiencing homelessness and provides them with long-term affordable housing options. Isn't that incredible? Listen in to hear more about Laura's story, Go Kindly's success and her thoughts on the future of workplace culture and leadership. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sherry-emami/message

Lorissa has an entrepreneurial mind and is driven by delighting people, she loves helping people reach those "ah ha" moments and creating thriving workplace cultures through delivering strategies, mentoring and coaching. I love what she does because it's making positive changes to people lives and organisations so that individuals feel good and can be their best when they're at work. In this episode we dive deeply into the business world of People & Culture; where it's going and where it is now. We talk about "feelings" in the workplace, how it drives behaviour, what kind of leadership we need today and how to change our mindsets to be truly "agile". There's so much more juicy stuff here that I'm so excited to share with you all! Hope you enjoy it, please let us know what you think! PS here's the link to "Pink Sheets" :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sherry-emami/message

From working at Robert Walters to co-owning his own Recruitment Agency, GOW,for 19 years, Andrew Gemmell decided this year that he was going step back and re-evaluate what kind of work he was going to pursue next. I was really curious about how he began his business, the highs and lows and discussing why he chose the path he did. Not only did he run his business for 19 years, he also gained a lot of experience from being an investor of a startup company. You'll hear his thoughts on life at work, running a business, the world of HR and recruitment and a lot of discussion on leadership, workplace culture, purpose, passion and more. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, let us know what you think! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sherry-emami/message

I came across Sharon and her fabulous brand while I was doing my product research for Brainy Box. And from there I looked more deeply into her story and I really wanted to share it with you all. Sharon is a Melbourne Mum, Founder and CEO of Slim Secrets, a global brand. Slim Secret's has partnered with the likes of Sophie Monk and Avril Lavigne and can be found at your local Woolies and Coles but the product's beginnings were humble and almost accidental. Sharon created these products as a hobby and began offering them to her clients during her time as health and wellness coach. Listen in to hear more about Sharon's journey. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sherry-emami/message

Claudia is a courageous leader, one who has shown me how to lead authentically. I was lucky enough to be in her team for two years and feel so blessed to have her as a friend. Claudia is a Marketing and Digital Guru, not only has she excelled in these areas- she has also developed into a leader that people love and want to follow. When it comes to creating a thriving workplace culture and effortlessly driving people toward a mission, she is one of the best to seek advice from. Claudia is now the Head of Digital at AIA, you'll hear about how she got there and we'll also dive into some of her challenges and how she overcomes them. Plus you'll here about a few of her proudest moments, leadership advice and more. Truly hope you enjoy this episode, let us know what you think! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sherry-emami/message

Adrian Petrie like most of us didn't know what he wanted to do straight after high school, and so he went straight into university to study business. Struggling to stay motivated and focus at school, in his final year he realised he was wasting all the opportunities his parents had worked so hard for. Fast forward to today and he is bringing in up to $650k in fees for the company he works for and has just written his first book, Lead From The Front. I'm personally really inspired by his story, it goes to show there's no traditional path to great leadership. Hope you guys enjoy this conversation as much as I did, let us know what you think. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sherry-emami/message

It was an absolute pleasure to spend this time speaking with Mikey. I learnt so much from his views on leadership, ideas to create strong engagement with people in the workplace and I personally loved seeing  how his perspective on life has changed over the years.  You'll notice that Mikey is quite philosophical, a deep thinker who truly cares about the people around him, and is always conscious of his actions and bettering himself as a human.  A "Flâneur" since birth, he has always been observing his surroundings, and you'll see how that has influenced his career and life. Mikey can be described as a lifelong teacher and student, bookworm and is currently a Culture Strategist at Pragmatic Thinking, a company that helps create thriving workplace cultures, he brings with him experience from Vinomofo, having being the Head of Culture there for a number of years. I hope you all enjoy this episode, please let us know what you think!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sherry-emami/message

Geoff started his business at the age of 18 and he has been running it for the last 15 years with his brother. They started off with a savings of $20K between him, his brother and Mother- how amazing! Geoff's mindset of always being accountable for outcomes, his self-awareness and openness to learn from absolutely everyone is admirable. In this episode Geoff reveals the realities of how a business runs in its early days, tips on building resilience, creating his support network (and how it's changed from being single to having a family), how he created his workplace culture, who his heroes are and much much more! Hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did, let us know what you think! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sherry-emami/message

Andre Eikmeier is the Founder of The Good Empire and Co-Founder of Vinomofo. And he's an all round good human!   I was so lucky to have this time with him during his short trip to Melbourne. He speaks authentically and openly about his journey, including his 4 failed businesses and the sacrifices he made until he finally launched Vinomofo with  Justin Dry.  Expect a lot of laughs and deep moments of reflection. You'll also hear about his new mission and purpose The Good Empire, you can follow their journey @the.good.empire on Instagram and you'll find them on all the other social platforms ;) With his passion and unwavering purpose, I'm sure we're going to see amazing things from Andre and his team, including his new project that has been in the works for a while, it's an absolute game changer. We also talk about his heroes, tips for creating the right workplace culture and more! Hope you enjoy it, let us know what you think!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sherry-emami/message

Rebeccah is someone who knows who she is outside of her business title, she lives with purpose and passion. If you ever get to meet her in person, you'll sense this about her instantly, after you're welcomed with open arms. We talk about her childhood that has made her who she is today, starting a business and then moving on to Uni, the corporate world and creating a passion project that really energises her. Plus, we'll dig a little deeper into her thoughts on workplace culture, leadership and how to move into an industry or role when you don't have all the experience. I hope this helps you in someway, or, you at least have a laugh with us! Thanks for listening.  Stress and anxiety tips from Rebeccah here.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sherry-emami/message

Behind the bbox is a podcast hosted by yours truly Sherry, and on occasion AJ, the owners of Brainy Box :).  We're here to share sparks of wisdom with others in the hope that it makes a positive difference to someone's business, workplace or life.  In this intro episode you get to know a little bit about us, why we've started this podcast and why we care about workplace culture. Let us know what you think, speak soon :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sherry-emami/message