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This episode's guest is Michael Chad Hoeppner, CEO of GK Training. He joins William to discuss his brilliant book "Don't Say Um: How to Communicate Effectively." Michael brings nearly 20 years of expertise helping people speak well when it matters most - from Columbia Business School to Fortune 500 companies and even former presidential candidates!

Mattering isn't "touchy-feely" - it's as fundamental as eating or sleeping. And in our current challenging times, people need to feel they matter more than ever. In the latest episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with Zach Mercurio to dive deep into his powerful book "The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance." Zach is a researcher, leadership development facilitator, and speaker who specialises in purposeful leadership and meaningful work. He holds a PhD from Colorado State University and serves as a senior fellow at the Centre for Meaning and Purpose. Episode Highlights: What is Mattering? It's feeling significant to those around you - knowing the team wouldn't be complete without you The NAND Model: Notice, Affirm, and show people they're Needed - three powerful behaviors that make people feel they matter The Traffic Light Check-in: A simple red/yellow/green system that led to 50% reduction in attrition and higher engagement scores The Noticing Book: A brilliant practice of writing down one thing about each team member and following up - "there's magic in being remembered"

In the latest episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with Dr. Tammy Lenski to discuss her groundbreaking book "The Conflict Pivot: Turning Conflict into Peace of Mind." Since 1997 Dr. Tammy Lenski has worked with individuals and organizations worldwide as a mediator, executive coach, speaker, and educator. Her work centres on addressing conflict in ongoing personal, team, and business relationships. Tammy has mediated thousands of private, court-affiliated, and online cases. She was in eBay's first group of online mediators in 1999 and on the first panel of probate court mediators in the U.S. Co-founder of the world's first master's degree program in mediation, she has taught conflict resolution and negotiation in four university programmes. Tammy holds a B.A. from Middlebury College, and a master's and doctorate from The University of Vermont. Prior to her ADR career she was a college vice president and dean. In 2012 the Association for Conflict Resolution recognized Tammy with the Mary Parker Follett award for innovative and pioneering work in the field. Her two books, The Conflict Pivot and Making Mediation Your Day Job, have sold more than 50,000 copies worldwide. In this enlightening conversation, William and Tammy explore:

On the Workplace Podcast, William Corless reunites with bestselling author Melody Wilding to discuss her incredible new book "Managing Up" Melody Wilding, Professor of Human Behaviour at Hunter College and named one of Insider's most innovative career coaches, brings her unique background as a therapist and emotions researcher to help us navigate those crucial relationships with people who have more positional power than us! In this clip, Melody shares brilliant strategies for dealing with micromanagers - including her advice to focus on "rough drafts" instead of perfection, showing your work early to give them the input they crave while preserving your sanity!

In the latest episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with Dr. Carol Kauffman, internationally recognised as the #1 leadership coach by Marshall Goldsmith and ranked among the top eight coaches globally by Thinkers50! Carol returns to the podcast to discuss "Neutralising Toxic Workplace Experiences" and shares powerful insights including: The PEAK framework for managing toxic situations (Physiology, Environment/Ecosystem, Affect, Knowledge) How to recognise when a workplace becomes truly toxic vs. just challenging The PURE approach to emotional regulation (Perceive, Understand, Regulate, Express) Four strategic stances for responding to difficult interactions (lean in, lean back, lean with, don't lean) Creating "safe ecosystems" within larger toxic cultures Find out more about Carol's work here: Home | Carol Kauffman Executive Leadership Coaching - Carol Kauffman Check out her book "Real-Time Leadership" where she explores these concepts in depth! Real-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High Loving the podcast? Support us on our new Patreon page! https://patreon.com/WorkplacePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with Kweilin Ellingrud, Director of McKinsey Global Institute and Chief Diversity Officer for McKinsey Globally, to discuss her newly released book "The Broken Rung"! Just launched on 11th March, this timely book (co-authored with Lareina Yee and Maria Del Mar Martinez) couldn't be more perfect for International Women's Day month. Our conversation explores: Why the "broken rung" at the entry level impacts more women than the glass ceiling How experience capital compounds across your career What makes an organisation truly healthy for career growth The power of bold moves vs early moves in your career journey Ways to combat workplace biases that hold women back Kweilin shares practical strategies to overcome career obstacles and build the skills needed for success in today's changing workplace. Whether you're early in your career or helping others navigate theirs, this episode offers invaluable insights! Find out more about Kweilin's work and order the book here: The Broken Rung: Book overview | McKinsey & Company  

In this episode William Corless sits down with Harvard Kennedy School researcher Siri Chilazi to discuss her ground-breaking book "Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results."  Siri shares fascinating insights on building fairness into workplace systems by design, including: Why designing for fairness creates better systems that benefit everyone  Why changing hearts and minds isn't enough - we need to change systems and processes How executive compensation can drive fairness from the top The powerful "opt-out" approach to promotions that levels the playing field Why babysitting expenses for networking events matter more than you think Siri explains how making work fair isn't just the right thing to do - it's essential for building high-performing organizations where everyone can thrive!  Find out more about Siri's work: Home - Siri Chilazi Purchase the book: Home - Make Work Fair

In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with Erin Clark to discuss her book "Leading Through, Activating the Soul, Heart and Mind of Leadership" co-authored with her father and brother. Erin is the Managing Director and U.S. National Leader for Deloitte Human Capital Consulting's Leadership Offerings with 20+ years experience as an executive coach, advisor, and facilitator. She believes strongly in the work of leadership to activate human potential and create thriving people and organizations. During this episode William and Erin delve into many fascinating topics including: The shift from "power over" to "leading through" leadership How organizations can overcome decision-making bottlenecks The cycle of virtue that guides boundary conditions Why leaders should be teachers who facilitate learning How to bring illumination to combat organizational darkness Find out more about Erin and her work here: www.leadingthroughinstitute.com

In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with Professor Karthik Ramana to explore his fascinating new book "The Age of Outrage" and discuss how leaders can effectively manage in these polarized times. Key highlights from this thought-provoking conversation: Understanding the roots of outrage and why "history is not destiny" The four-step framework for managing in the age of outrage How leaders can use different sources of power effectively Building organisational capacity through delegated decision-making The importance of developing judgment in leadership Professor Ramana brings unique insights from his experience leading a program for 1,000+ public leaders from 120 countries at Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government. His perspective on turning down the temperature in heated situations and building lasting leadership capacity is particularly valuable for today's challenging environment.    

In this eye-opening episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with Dr. Sandra Matz, Associate Professor at Columbia Business School and Director of the Center for Advanced Technology and Human Performance, to discuss her fascinating new book about taking control of our digital lives!  Episode Highlights: Take Control of your Data: Learn how to manage and protect your digital footprint Shape Tech to Benefit All: Discover how technology can be a force for positive change Critical Thinking When Using Tech: Why we need to be more thoughtful about our digital choices Understanding Psychological Profiling: How our digital breadcrumbs reveal our psychology Reflecting on Your Tech Use: Tools and insights for examining your relationship with technology Sandra brings her unique expertise in computational social science and psychology to help us understand the hidden relationships between our digital lives and our behaviour. Whether you're a leader, professional, or simply someone who uses technology, this episode offers valuable insights on taking back control of your digital identity. Special thanks to Harvard Business Publishing for providing an advance copy of this important book!  Find out more about the work Sandra does here: Center for Advanced Technology and Human Performance Purchase the book here: HOME | Mindmasters  

In this week's episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with workplace expert and author Christine Armstrong, ranked 6th among the world's top 50 future of work influencers! Christine is a brilliant researcher, writer, and vlogger who shares eye-opening insights about the realities of combining work and parenthood. Her book "The Mother of All Jobs: How to Have Children and a Career and Stay Sane(ish)" draws from six years of interviews with working parents, employers, and experts. Key insights from this fascinating conversation include: Why the "having it all" myth needs updating for our always-connected era The different models of working parent partnerships (Alpha-Alpha, Alpha-Beta) How to manage the invisible "mental load" of parenting Why location and community matter more than we think Practical strategies for making work and family life sustainable Christine's key takeaway: "There's a season for everything - we don't return to how we were before, we go forwards." Find out more about the work Christine does here: Christine Armstrong, Speaker & Researcher | Armstrong & Partners  

In our latest episode of The Workplace Podcast William Corless is joined in conversation by Dr. Elizabeth Moran to discuss her book "Forward: Leading Your Team Through Change."  Elizabeth is an experienced leader, consultant and speaker, providing neuroscience-based guidance to successfully navigate change. Prior to starting Elizabeth Moran Transformation, she was Vice President of Global Leader, Team and Organization Development at ADP. She has held talent development roles at Bloomberg, Lehman Brothers, Getty Images and Time, Inc. She holds a master's and doctorate in clinical psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies, a PCC level certification from the International Coaching Federation, and a certification as a neuro transformational coach. In this episode, William and Elizabeth dive deep into many valuable insights including: Understanding the neuroscience of change resistance The three priorities of change leadership How to conduct effective turnaround conversations Building resilience in teams during transitions Leveraging strengths-based approaches to change And much more! Find out more about Elizabeth's work here: www.elizabethmorantransformation.com    

In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with crisis communications expert Professor Paul Argenti of Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business! Professor Argenti is a prolific thought leader who has taught at Harvard Business School, Columbia Business School, and authored the definitive textbook "Corporate Communication" (now in its 8th edition!). Professor Argenti shares invaluable insights from his decades of experience, including: The difference between a drama and a real crisis Why 85-90% of crises could be prevented with proper preparation The crucial first steps when crisis hits How to build trust with stakeholders before trouble strikes Real examples of crisis communications done right (and wrong!) Key takeaway: "The very first thing you do is admit that whatever happened, happened, and if you are responsible, say that you're sorry."   

In this episode William is joined in conversation by Brian Hancock, Partner at McKinsey & Company and one of the global leaders of McKinsey's talent work. They discuss the compelling book "Power to the Middle: Why Managers Hold the Keys to the Future of Work." Through his research and client service, Brian focuses on connecting workers to opportunities, building their skills, and improving their day-to-day experience on the job.  During this episode William and Brian explore many fascinating topics including: Why cutting middle management can be dangerous The role of managers as "super connectors" in hybrid work Understanding the real reasons behind employee attrition How to combat manager burnout Re-bundling roles in the age of AI The three types of purpose that drive engagement There are many practical insights to be gained from this episode that will help both leaders and managers thrive in today's evolving workplace. Find out more about the book and Bryan's work here: Power to the Middle | McKinsey & Company  

In our latest episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless is joined in conversation by Andy Lopata, co-author of "The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring" and a specialist in professional relationships, mentoring, and networking. Andy is also an international consultant and keynote speaker known for his expertise in professional relationships. As the host of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy works with organizations worldwide to improve communication, foster collaboration, and create cultures that support constructive dissent and debate. In this episode, William and Andy discuss the art and science of effective mentoring. There are many useful insights to be gained from this episode including: · The ICE CREAM approach to mentoring · Overcoming imposter syndrome as a mentor · Reverse mentoring and its benefits · Mentoring across generations · How organizations can create successful mentoring programs · Strategies for mentoring neuro-divergent individuals And much much more.

When it comes to technology impacting society and business, we keep seeing the same patterns, fears of automation, changing ways of working, scams and societal changes. History is a great teacher in how we can learn from the past and be confident about the future. This week on The Workplace Podcast, William welcomes Tom Standage, Deputy Editor of The Economist and editor of The World Ahead, to discuss "What History Can Teach Us About an AI Future." Tom, a bestselling author and expert on technology's social and historical impact, shares valuable insights: The constancy of human nature amidst technological change Why experiencing "AI vertigo" is a sign of engagement AI's transformative potential in coding and software development How AI is addressing skills bias and potentially reducing inequality A balanced view on the ethical concerns surrounding AI AI's role in accelerating digital transformation This episode is a must listen as Tom brings a wealth of knowledge from his experience at The Economist and his authorship of seven history books, including "The Victorian Internet" and "A History of the World in 6 Glasses."  

Neil Mullarkey, a renowned comedian and communication expert, has written a book titled “In the Moment: Build Your Confidence, Communication and Creativity at Work”. This book provides practical strategies and tools to help professionals improve their confidence, communication, and creativity in everyday work moments.   In todays episode our host William Corless reviews "In the Moment" written by our guest Neil Mullarkey. Topics discussed include Improv vs "Winging it", Socially intelligence, the importance of relationships, the concept of "Comping" and much more!   For more information on Neil Mullarkey visit: https://neilmullarkey.com/

Karen Eber is an author, global consultant, and keynote speaker who has educated and inspired over three million people globally. Her book, The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire , helps you understand how to tell engaging stories. It's a resource you'll mark up and reach for frequently. In this episode our host, William Corless, and guest speaker, Karen Eber, discuss a range of her topics from her book. Topics include the science of story-telling, getting inside the audience's head, story-telling structure and much more!

Matt Beane is an assistant professor in the Technology Management Department at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is also a digital fellow with Stanford's Digital Economy Lab and MIT's Initiative on the Digital Economy. In a riveting episode of "The Workplace Podcast," host William Corless engages with Matt Beane, author of The Skill Code: How to Save Human Ability in the Age of Intelligent Machines. Beane, a prominent field researcher on work involving robots and AI, delves into the intricacies of his research and the profound insights presented in his book.   https://www.mattbeane.com/    

Amy Gallo is a workplace expert who frequently writes and speaks about gender, interpersonal dynamics, difficult conversations, feedback, and effective communication. She works with individuals, teams, and organizations around the world to help them collaborate, improve how they communicate, and transform their organizational culture to support dissent and debate. Gallo is the best-selling author of Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People) and the HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict, a how-to book about handling conflict professionally and productively. Getting Along was a finalist for the Next Big Idea Club, long-listed for several nonfiction book prizes, and named a Book of the Month by the Financial Times   In this episode our host, William Corless, and guest discuss a variety of topics in her book. Topics include dealing with conflict at work, tactics to diffuse conflicts in a professional manner, the importance of good relationships, consequences to unhealthy relationships, emotional intelligence, self-awareness and much more!   For more information about Amy Gallo please visit: www.amyegallo.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gallo-31b9932/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/amyegallo/

David De Cremer is currently the endowed Dunton Family Dean of D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University where he is also a professor in management and technology. David is also an advisory board member at of EY's advisory board for their global AI projects. He is the founder of two academic research centers: The “Center on AI Technology for Humankind” in Singapore and the “Erasmus Centre of Behavioural Ethics” at Rotterdam School of Management.   In this episode our host William Corless and guest David de Cremer discuss various topics in his Book "The AI-Savvy Leader". Topics discussed include AI adoption, AI terminology, how and when to apply AI, how AI enhances society, what AI is and what it isn't and much more!   For more information about David please visit: www.daviddecremer.com

Robert J. Lefkowitz, M.D. is Chancellor's Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry at the Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Lefkowitz's memoir, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Stockholm, recounts his early career as a cardiologist and his transition to biochemistry, which led to his Nobel Prize win.  In this episode our host William Corless and our guest discuss various topics including living a life of significance, influences in his early life, fellow Nobel Prize winners, self awareness, the power of focus, work ethic, instinct, learning to say no, the importance of exercise and diet and much more!

Amy C. Edmondson is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School.Edmondson's latest book, Right Kind of Wrong, builds on her prior work on psychological safety and teaming to provide a framework for thinking about, discussing, and practicing the science of failing well. For more info about Amy Edmonson visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amycedmondson

Frances Frei is a Professor of Technology and Operations Management at Harvard Business School. A global thought leader on leadership and strategy, Frances is widely recognized for her breakthrough scholarship and high-impact teaching. Frances holds a Ph.D. in Operations and Information Management from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She has been recognized by Thinkers50 as among the world's most influential business thinkers.  In this episode our host William Corless and our guest discuss an array of topics from her book Move Fast & Fix Things: The Trusted Leader's Guide to Solving Hard Problems by Frances  Frei and her coauthor, Anne Morriss. These topics include organizational change management initiative, why organiztion efforts fail, quadrants for a succesful organisation, solving the right problems, signs organisations are stalling, issues that erode trust in the organisation, people pleasing  in the board room, fast tracking projects and more. For more info about Frances please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesfrei https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-morriss

Melissa Clarke is an associate professor of industrial organization psychology at the University of Georgia and director of the Healthy Work Lab. She's also the author of Never Not Working, why the "always on" culture is bad for business and how to fix it.  In this episode our host and our guest discuss various topics in her book Never Not Working. These topics include: How to recognise workaholic tendencies, understanding work rumination and work devotion, combating workaholism, debunk the myth that workaholics are more productive, components of workaholism, stopping the cycle of constant availability to respond, recognise signs of workaholism in your organisation, work martyr, work hustle, toxic productivity and workaholism are all hidden enemies of productive successful organisation. For more info about Melissa Clarke visit: www.malissaclarke.com

Morra Aarons-Mele is an acclaimed podcast host and author of THE ANXIOUS ACHIEVER: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower. Morra Aarons-Mele transforms anxiety from a perceived weakness to a powerful strength. In this episode our host William Corless and Morra Aarons-Mele discuss various topics in her books such as understanding anxiety, reframing anxiety to be your superpower, performance anxiety, dealing with uncertainty, making peace with your inner critic, anxiety in the workplace, your mindset around anxiety and vigilance and more. To learn more about Morra visit: www.theanxiousachiever.com https://morraam.com/books

Dorie Clark has been named three times as one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50. She is a keynote speaker and teaches executive education at Columbia Business School. She is also the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You, and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of the year by Inc. magazine. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, she writes frequently for the Harvard Business Review. In this episode our host William Corless and guest Dorie Clarke discuss interesting topics in her book such as Autonomy, Choosing a set of Beliefs, Time management, Productivity and Networking. We also discuss How to be a long-term thinker in a short-term world, strategic patience, the cost of saying yes and thinking in waves.   Check out Dorie's website:  If you wish to learn more visit www.dorieclark.com

Lisa Sun is the founder and CEO of GRAVITAS, a company on a mission to catalyze confidence. GRAVITAS offers innovative size-inclusive apparel, styling solutions, and content designed to make over women from the inside out. In this episode our host William Corless and Lisa Sun discuss the core concepts of Gravitas, Self-Belief, Self confidence, Self assurance, Self worth. Also in this episode we learn how to channel your superpowers and discover your confidence language. We discuss what gets in peoples way and explore the 8 strengths: Leading, performing, achieving, giving, knowing, creating, believing, self sustaining.   Check out Lisa Sun's website: **Take the Confidence Language quiz in Chapter 3—www.MyConfidenceLanguage.com** 

Mike Phillips is the Director of the Turner Endangered Species Fund (“TESF”), an organization that he co-founded in 1997 with Ted Turner. Mike is also a former Montana state senator representing District 31, which encompasses parts of his hometown of Bozeman and the surrounding area. In his work as an ecologist, Mike has spent much of his career studying and implementing the reintroduction of wolves throughout the United States. And in both science and politics, he's never shied away from taking vocal leadership roles involving a wide range of important issues in southwest Montana and beyond.

Dr. Ruth Gotian, Chief Learning Officer at Weill Cornell Medicine, is a global expert in mentorship and leadership development. Recognized by Nature and Columbia University, she's ranked among the top 20 mentors worldwide and named to the Thinkers50 Radar List. Recently winning the Thinkers50 Distinguished Achievement "Radar" Award, she's the #1 emerging management thinker globally. A semi-finalist for Forbes 50 Over 50, she contributes to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Psychology Today on 'optimizing success.' Her research, featured in her book "The Success Factor," explores the mindset and skill set of peak performers, from Nobel laureates to Olympic champions. Find out more about Ruth at www.ruthgotian.com

This episode's guest is Lise Vesterlund. Lise is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor of the Department of Economics at the University of Pittsburgh and the Director of the Pittsburgh Experimental Economics Laboratory (PEEL) and of the Behavioral Economic Design Initiative (BEDI). She is a Research Associate with the National Bureau of Economic Research. A co-author of the acclaimed book, “The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work,” her highly influential research on gender differences in advancement has been featured by The New York Times, The Guardian, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Economist, and The Financial Times.

Join us in this episode as we delve into the world of leadership with Eddie Turner, a Harvard-trained leadership development expert and Principal Consultant at Linkage, a SHRM company. Eddie is on a mission to "Change the Face of Leadership" and contribute to creating "Better Workplaces and a Better World"™. Discover how he accelerates the development of leaders using the Linkage Purposeful Leadership® framework and his deep expertise in various disciplines, recognized globally as one of the Top 10 Motivational Speakers and the Preeminent Authority on Emerging Leaders by Forbes. Explore his media presence in outlets like the Wall Street Journal and his role as a former host of the Keep Leading!® podcast. Learn about his best-selling book, "140 Simple Messages to Guide Emerging Leaders," and his co-authorship in "The Light Book 2." Discover Eddie's contributions to organizations like 100 Coaches and the Institute of Coaching. Don't miss this insightful episode offering valuable perspectives on leadership and the transformative journey of emerging leaders. Connect with Eddie on his personal website AskEddieTurner.com

In our latest episode of The Workplace Podcast we delve into the topic of focus and attention. In this captivating session, titled "Rediscovering Your Ability to Focus," we explore the intricate dance of staying attentive in an age where distractions are just a click away.   William talk with our distinguished guest, Gloria Mark, who brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. As Chancellor's Professor Emerita of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine, her expertise lies at the intersection of psychology and digital media. With a storied career including a PhD from Columbia University and a decade-long tenure as a visiting senior researcher at Microsoft Research, Gloria has dedicated her life to understanding how technology affects our work, attention, and stress levels.   Gloria's research — showcased in over 200 scholarly articles and presented on platforms ranging from SXSW to the Aspen Ideas Festival — serves as a lighthouse for those navigating the choppy waters of digital distraction. Her induction into the ACM SIGCHI Academy highlights her as a beacon in the field of human-computer interaction.   In today's conversation, we'll dissect the myth of multitasking, unveil the hidden costs of digital interruptions, and provide you with actionable strategies to reclaim your focus. Gloria will also share insights from her groundbreaking book, "Attention Span," offering a blueprint to restore balance and productivity in our hyper-connected world.   Find out more about the work Gloria does here: Home - GLORIA MARK, PhD Purchase her book here: Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity: Amazon.co.uk: Mark, Gloria: 9781335449412: Books

Tune in to hear the latest episode of The Workplace Podcast where William talks with Nicola Kirton—guardian of the revolutionary Kirton Adaption-Innovation (KAI) theory. With a legacy rooted in ground-breaking psychological research, Nicola is not only the daughter of KAI's founder; but also holds 35 years of advising SMEs and government programs in her ledger. Unpack the KAI framework—a tool that's not just theory but field-tested science, scrutinized in over 450 articles and 100 PhD theses. Nicola's expertise isn't confined to academia; she's a seasoned veteran in the corporate trenches, having worked for Coca-Cola and American Express. Plus, she's wielding quantitative tools from her math degree to make data-driven insights. Whether you're leading a team, steering a project, or just looking to crack the code of effective problem-solving, this episode is your playbook. Find out more about the work Nicola does here: Nicola Kirton - KAI and be sure to join her mailing list!  

In our latest podcast episode, William had the privilege of chatting with Christine Porath, Visiting Faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, renowned for her ground breaking research on helping people and communities thrive. Christine is not only a prolific contributor to the Harvard Business Review but has also graced the pages of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, McKinsey Quarterly, and the Washington Post. Her expertise has benefited executive programs at esteemed institutions like Harvard, Georgetown, and the University of Southern California (USC), where she was a faculty member at the Marshall School of Business. With an impressive body of work, she authored "Mastering Community," "Mastering Civility," and co-authored "The Cost of Bad Behaviour."   In this episode, Christine shares her insights on Building a Community at Work – a topic of paramount importance in today's professional landscape. Tune is as we explore her wealth of knowledge and experience! Listen now to gain valuable insights and ideas for nurturing thriving communities at work.  Find out more about the work Christine does here: Christine Porath | Author, PHD, Professor, Researcher, Speaker  

In this episode William is joined by Marjorie Ingall the co-author of Sorry Sorry Sorry: The Case for Good Apologies. Marjorie is also the author of Mamaleh Knows Best and The co-creator of the apology watchdog website SorryWatch.com. This is a episode not to be missed as William and Marjorie discuss the art of the apology, covering many important topics such as: Is there ever a good or bad time to apologise? What makes an effective apology? What makes for an ineffective apology? What is the best kind of language to use when making an apology? As well as much much more. Find out more about the work Marjorie does here: Marjorie Ingall Purchase the book here:Sorry, Sorry, Sorry: The Case for Good Apologies: Amazon.co.uk: Ingall, Marjorie, McCarthy, Susan: 9781982163495: Books

In this episode, William is joined by co-author of The Microstress Effect, Rob Cross. Rob is the Edward A. Madden Professor of Global Leadership at Babson College and the cofounder and director of the Connected Commons, a consortium of more than 150 leading organizations. He has studied the underlying networks of relationships within effective organizations and the collaborative practices of high performers for more than twenty years. Working with over 300 organizations and reaching thousands of leaders from the front line to the C-suite, he has identified specific ways to cultivate vibrant, effective networks at all levels of an organization and any career stage. As well as co-authoring "The Microstress Effect", he is also the author of "Beyond Collaboration Overload: How to Work Smarter, Get Ahead, and Restore Your Well-Being". There are so many valuable insights and takeaways from this episode as William and Rob discuss: What microstress means The impact it can have on us both physically and mentally The common categories of microstresses Find out more about the work Rob does here: Rob Cross • Lead Better, Work Better, Live Better Buy the book here: The Microstress Effect: The Microstress Effect: How Little Things Pile Up and Create Big Problems--and What to Do about It: Amazon.co.uk: Cross, Rob, Dillon, Karen: 9781647823979: Books Download the microstress app here: The Microstress Effect - Apps on Google Play

In this episode we're shining a light on Author, Consultant and Speaker, Lisa Bragg! Living with the name Bragg, Lisa has had to master the art and science of self-promotion. She's seen when being too humble has cost international deals and when bragging right has unlocked opportunities leading to untold fortunes. Lisa helps high-achievers of all sorts to be seen, heard and share their value with the world. She then takes it a step further to show leaders how to help less visible people on their teams to do the same. Her book, Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion, launched as a best seller in May 2023. Bragging Rights is based on insights from Lisa's career as an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur and consultant. Lisa's clients include top 100 financial services firms, professional services, governments, associations, entrepreneurs and not-for-profits. There are many valuable insights to be gleaned from this episode as William and Lisa discuss: ➢ How to be more comfortable with self-promotion ➢ The social trap of modesty ➢ The myths associated with under-valuing ourselves ➢ Shine Theory And much much more. Find out more about the work Lisa does here: Lisa Bragg Purchase Bragging Rights here: Bragging Rights: How to Talk About Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion: Bragg, Lisa: 9781774582794: Amazon.com: Books  

In this Episode William speaks with acclaimed science writer, Annie Murphy Paul. Annie's insightful work has graced the pages of prestigious publications such as The New York Times Magazine, Scientific American, and The Best American Science Writing, just to name a few. Her expertise in the field is truly remarkable! In this episode William and Annie delve into her latest book, "The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain." This thought-provoking piece explores the fascinating concept of how we can tap the intelligence that exists beyond our brains—in our bodies, our surroundings, and our relationships. Annie's publishing's go beyond "The Extended Mind." Her previous works include "Origins," an exploration of the science of prenatal influences, and "The Cult of Personality," a cultural history and scientific critique of personality testing. Annie currently serves as a senior writer at the esteemed podcast, Hidden Brain. There are many valuable insights to be gleaned from this episode as William and Annie discuss: ➢ Future proofing in relation to AI ➢ Practicing cognitive fitness ➢ The importance of movement As well as much more   Find out more about the work Annie does here: Annie Murphy Paul - The Extended Mind  

In this latest episode of The Workplace Podcast, William is joined by Stefan Falk, renowned executive coach and human performance expert. With 30+ years experience ranging from McKinsey & Company to special ops and elite athletes, Stefan has helped countless individuals tap into the power of intrinsic motivation.   Not only has Stefan trained over 4,000 leaders worldwide and driven billion-dollar corporate transformations, but he's also co-authored 'Neuroleadership', an influential book redefining our understanding of leadership and motivation.   In this episode, Stefan shares his insights on harnessing intrinsic motivation for peak performance. Find out more about the work Stefan does here: Intrinsic Motivation - (learntoloveyourwork.com)

In this latest episode William is joined by Samantha Hardy to discuss the Fundamentals of Conflict Coaching. Samantha is the principal of Conflict Coaching International, and the Director and Lead Trainer for CCI Academy. She is an experienced mediator and conflict coach and the founder of the REAL Conflict Coaching System™. Sam has been accredited as a mediator under the Australian National Mediation Accreditation System and is a Certified Transformative Mediator by the US Institute of Conflict Transformation. She is a Certified Narrative Coach. In 2021 Sam was awarded the Australian Resolution Institute Award for Service to Dispute Resolution for her leadership and innovation in the field. She was also awarded 2022 Conflict Coach of the Year at the Australian Dispute Resolution Awards. Sam holds a PhD in Law and Conflict Resolution, as well as other postgraduate qualifications in adult education. Sam has also published widely in conflict resolution, including her books Dispute Resolution in Australia, Mediation for Lawyers and Conflict Coaching Fundamentals: Working with Conflict Stories. Listeners will gain many valuable insights from this episode as Sam and William explore the topic of Conflict Coaching together and the benefits it can bring to the workplace and the mediation process.   Find out more about the work Samantha does here https://www.cciacademy.com/

In this latest episode William is joined by Dr. Rita Meyerson, a renowned organizational transformation and leadership development expert. Rita is currently serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Organization and Leadership in Columbia University's Social Organizational Psychology Master's Program and an an Advisory Board Member of the World Institute for Action Learning. She has successfully driven numerous large-scale, global organizational change efforts that have built high-performance cultures. There are many valuable insights to be taken from this episode as Rita shares her expertise with William and they explore the topic of Organisational Culture together. Find out more about the work Rita does here: Rita Meyerson, Ed.D

In this latest episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless (MA, MII, ACC) is joined once again by Dr. Marianne Roux. Marianne has 30 years' experience as an HR Executive, Future of Work Strategist, Business School Professor and Board Director. She currently runs Roux Consulting, a leadership and transformation consulting firm, based in Ireland and teaches at several Business Schools around the world.   Marianne holds a PHD in Leadership in the Future of Work context from Swinburne University of Technology. She is an expert in Adult Development, Complex Problem Solving, Personal Agility, Strategy, Agility and Transformation.   There are many valuable insights for listeners in this episode, as William and Marianne dive into 'The Antifragile Organisation' and explore how businesses can thrive in today's ever-changing environment.  Find out more about the work Marianna does here: Marianne Roux Purchase her book here: ADAPTIVE HR: Impactful HR for the New and Virtual World of Work: Amazon.co.uk: Roux, Marianne: 9781869228835: Books

In this latest episode William sits down with Carol Kauffman to discuss her latest book, "Real-Time Leadership". With deep research and a unique 2-on-1 coaching method , this book, co-authored with David Noble, offers valuable insights on how to turn your toughest challenges into triumphs and achieve exponential growth. Kauffman is known internationally as a leader in the field of coaching. Marshall Goldsmith named her the number one leadership coach and Thinkers50 ranked her among the top eight coaches in the world. She is also an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and a visiting professor at Henley Business School (University of Reading), among other impressive roles. Listeners will gain many valuable insights throughout this episode as William and Carol analyse and discuss the topics of leadership and coaching and discover what lessons to apply to ones own individual leadership journey. Find out more about the work Carol does here: https://rtlinstitute.com/

To mark Neurodiversity Week, William is joined by Jess Meredith, a renowned neurodiversity advocate, trainer, speaker, and the CEO of Differing Minds. Jess is a proud ADHDer and parent to wonderful neurodiverse children. She is on a mission to create inclusive environments for those with a neurological difference such as ADHD, autism and dyslexia, from schools to the workplace, and beyond. Jess firmly believes that to create truly inclusive societies we must all accept and embrace our neuro-diversities.  There are so many insights and learnings for our listeners in this episode as William and Jess take a deep dive into the topic of neurodiversity and examine the strengths and benefits that having an inclusive and neurodiverse workplace can bring. Find out more about the work Jess does here: Differing Minds | Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace

To mark International Women's Day, William is joined once again by Sally Helgesen, to review her upcoming book, Rising Together. Sally is a renowned author, speaker, and leadership coach. She has been inducted into the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame, which honours those whose ideas have shaped the field of leadership worldwide. She is also ranked number 5 among the world's thought leaders by Global Gurus. This podcast provides listeners with valuable insights where William and Sally discuss many important topics, including: humour in the workplace, competency vs confidence and how we can change our behaviours to be more inclusive. Find out more about the work Sally does here: Sally Helgesen - Women's Leadership Coach, Author and Speaker  

In this episode William is joined by author Shanna Hocking to discuss her book ‘One Bold Move a Day'.   Shanna is a leadership consultant, philanthropic advisor, and keynote speaker with 20 years of experience raising hundreds of millions of dollars and leading large teams at organizations such as the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Alabama, and Duke University.   Her articles have been published in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Huffington Post, Motherly, and Forbes. Her expertise has been featured in Entrepreneur, Chicago Tribune, Today.com, Insider, The Muse, American Express Business Insights, and Thrive Global, among others.   This episode focuses on Female Leadership and how to advance your career with intentionality, courage and follow through. There are many valuable insights to be gained as William and Shanna discuss:   ➢The 4 mindsets needed to better ourselves ➢Self-belief and confidence ➢Figuring out what your superpower is ➢The skill of accepting a compliment   Find out more about the work Shanna does here: Shanna A. Hocking (shannaahocking.com)  

In this latest episode William is joined by keynote speaker and executive coach Deborah Grayson Riegel to discuss ‘How to Help People at Work'. Deborah is a consultant who has taught leadership communication for Wharton Business School, Duke's Fuqua Business School, Columbia Business School's Women in Leadership Program, and the Beijing International MBA Programme at Peking University. She writes for Harvard Business Review, Inc., Psychology Today, Forbes, and Fast Company, and has been featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. She is the author of “Go to Help: 31 Strategies to Offer, Ask for, and Accept Help” and "Overcoming Overthinking: 36 Ways to Tame Anxiety for Work, School, and Life" and consults and speaks for clients including Amazon, BlackRock, Google, KraftHeinz, PepsiCo, and The United States Army.   This episode offers many valuable insights and learnings around the topic of seeking and accepting help. Join William and Deborah as they discuss:   ➢ How to ask for help ➢ How to know when your help is needed or not needed ➢ Helpers High and Helpers Low     Find out more about the work Deborah does at www.deborahgraysonriegel.com

Join host William Corless for this latest episode featuring an in-depth conversation with Karen Catlin, author of "Better Allies" and a recognized expert on diversity, inclusion, and workplace equality. With 25 years of experience as a vice president of engineering at Macromedia and Adobe, Karen has seen first-hand the decline in women working in tech and is dedicated to making a positive impact on diversity and inclusion. Join Karen and William as they tackle very relevant and topics in today's workplace and addressing important issues such as: ➢ The different types of allies and how to be a better ally in the workplace. ➢ The language that can be useful when trying to support underrepresented groups ➢ The definition and impact of microaggressions. Find out more about the work Karen does here and be sure to sign up for her newsletter. Karen Catlin – Advocate for Inclusive Workplaces | Coach | Speaker | Author

William Corless is joined by author Melody Wilding in this episode about how to channel your emotions for success at work.     Melody Wilding is the best-selling author of Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work. Named one of Business Insider's Most Innovative Coaches for her ground-breaking work on “Sensitive Strivers”, her clients include CEOs, C-level executives, and managers at top Fortune 500 companies such as Google, Amazon, and JP Morgan. Melody has been featured in The New York Times and Wall Street Journal and is a contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Psychology Today, and Forbes. Melody is a licensed social worker with a masters from Columbia University and a professor of Human Behaviour at Hunter College. Listeners will gain many valuable insights from this episode as William and Melody chat through her book and discuss important topics such as:   ➢ Setting boundaries ➢ The neuroscience behind high sensitivity ➢ The meaning of true confidence     Learn more about the work Melody does at melodywilding.com