Episodes
Welcome to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. In this week's episode of Truth, Lies & Work, Al and Leanne bring you a comprehensive breakdown of the most important developments in workplace culture, a nostalgic journey through work history, and practical advice for tackling modern workplace dilemmas. Segment 1: News Round-Up Leadership Lessons: Al and Leanne...
Published 08/13/24
Welcome to another episode of Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. In this engaging episode, Al and Leanne discuss the latest trends in workplace culture, share insights from recent studies, and tackle your most pressing workplace dilemmas in our famous weekly workplace surgery. Segment 1: News Round-up Leanne on "Stress Bragging" Leanne introduces a new term: "Stress Bragging," where people talk about their stress levels as a...
Published 08/06/24
Welcome to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. In this special episode, Al and Leanne delve into the world of virtual events with Lee Rubin, CEO and Co-founder of Confetti. Discover how Confetti is revolutionizing corporate events, making it easier than ever to plan and execute engaging virtual experiences. Lee shares her journey from aspiring entrepreneur to leading a company that serves giants like Google, LinkedIn,...
Published 07/30/24
Welcome to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. In this special episode, Al and Leanne dive into the intricacies of expat life with expert Nathan Cornwell. Learn how to successfully navigate the challenges of living and working abroad and understand the psychological aspects that affect expats. Nathan shares his extensive experience and research on what makes expats happy and fulfilled, and why some end up heading back...
Published 07/25/24
Welcome to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. In this special episode, Al and Leanne delve into the unique challenges faced by Millennials in their careers with expert career coach Louise Kershaw. Discover why so many Millennials feel stuck in their jobs and learn practical strategies for navigating career transitions. Louise shares her extensive experience helping Millennials unlock their potential and provides...
Published 07/23/24
Welcome to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. In this special episode, we delve into the fascinating world of neuroscience and change with expert Hilary Scarlett. Discover how understanding the brain can help leaders manage change more effectively and foster a positive workplace culture. Hilary shares her expertise on the neuroscience of change, offering practical advice and strategies for leaders to support their...
Published 07/20/24
Welcome to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. In this special episode, Al and Leanne dive into the intricacies of employer branding with expert David Thompson. Learn how to create an attractive and effective employer brand that can help your organisation attract and retain top talent. David shares his insights on why employer branding is essential in today’s job market and provides practical advice on how to...
Published 07/15/24
Welcome to a special July interview series on Truth, Lies and Work, the award winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. This month, we're doing something different to keep you entertained over the summer holidays. We're bringing you two inspiring interviews each week with people who are building remarkable organizations. Today, we have an incredible guest, Cate Luzio, Founder and CEO at Luminary. Cate Luzio spent the first half of her career climbing the...
Published 07/10/24
Welcome to Truth, Lies, and Work, the award winning psychology podcast helping you simplify the science of work. This episode is part of our special summer series where we bring you interviews with inspiring leaders twice a week throughout July. Today, we are thrilled to welcome Alexis Zahner, co-founder of Human Leaders. Alexis shares her transformative journey from a high-performing footballer to a toxic workplace competitor and finally, to a human-centric leader committed to fostering...
Published 07/09/24
Welcome back to Truth, Lies and Work, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. Today, we are joined by Adrian Lomas, a professional EOS Implementer known for his work with the Traction system by Gino Wickman. Adrian shares his inspiring journey from running a highly successful marketing agency, Blue Leaf, to almost losing it all and bouncing back using the EOS system. Key Talking Points: What is EOS? Adrian's Journey with Blue Leaf: Core...
Published 07/04/24
Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the ward-winning psychology podcast that simplifies the science of work. Hosted by Al and Leanne, this episode dives into the latest news, lively debates, and practical advice for today's workplace. Whether you're a business leader or just passionate about work culture, there's something here for you. News Roundup 1. Multitasking Myth Multitasking is often seen as a productivity booster, but research shows it can actually slow us down, increase...
Published 07/02/24
Welcome back to Truth, Lies and Work! The award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. This week, we’re addressing the elephant in the room and finally asking the question that many of you, at this point, might be afraid to ask: What is a business psychologist anyway? Key Talking Points: What is a business psychologist and how is it different from other types of psychologists? What do these workplace psychologists do? How do I pick a credible...
Published 06/27/24
Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the ward-winning psychology podcast that simplifies the science of work. Hosted by Al and Leanne, this episode dives into the latest news, lively debates, and practical advice for today's workplace. Whether you're a business leader or just passionate about work culture, there's something here for you. Key Talking Points: 1: News Roundup Hero Tax: Why Heroic Jobs Earn Less Money We discuss the "Hero Tax" phenomenon. Why do jobs perceived as heroic,...
Published 06/25/24
Warning: This episodes contains themes that some listeners may find challenging, including adverse mental health, sexual abuse and suicide. We have provided a list of support services below. Welcome to another episode of Truth, Lies & Work. In this episode, Al and Leanne dive into a thought-provoking conversation with Dimple Dhabalia, founder of Roots in the Clouds. Dimple is a writer, podcaster, coach, and facilitator with over 20 years of public service experience. She shares her...
Published 06/20/24
Welcome to another episode of the Truth, Lies & Work podcast, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. Join your hosts, business psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, as they delve into the latest workplace trends, insights, and tips to help you create an amazing work environment. Segment 1: News Roundup This week’s news roundup kicks off with an intriguing new concept: Forest Bathing. We also discuss a recent tweet by...
Published 06/18/24
Join hosts Leanne Elliott, a Business Psychologist, and Al Elliott, a Business Owner, as they delve into a fascinating conversation with Geoff Roberts, Co-founder of Outseta. In this episode, we explore Outseta's unique compensation model, where all employees earn $210,000 per year, have flexible work schedules, and receive equity at the same rate as the co-founders. Key Talking Points: Introduction to Geoff Roberts and Outseta Geoff's background and experience in SaaS and membership...
Published 06/13/24
Welcome back to another episode of "Truth, Lies, and Work," the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. This week, Leanne and Al dive into the latest trends and challenges in the workplace, explore the fascinating insights of our summer book club pick, and tackle your pressing workplace questions in the Weekly Workplace Surgery. Key Talking Points: News Roundup: Moonlighting and the Cost of Living Crisis: Leanne discusses ongoing conversations on...
Published 06/11/24
Welcome to Truth, Lies and Work, the award-winning psychology podcast dedicated to simplifying the science of work. Hosted by business psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this episode dives into the challenges of leading a growing organisation. Today, we are joined by Jonathan Bennett, an executive coach, trusted advisor, and author of seven books. Jonathan has extensive experience working with founders and CEOs across North America, with expertise in social purpose...
Published 06/06/24
Welcome to Truth, Lies, and Work, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. In this episode, we celebrate Pride Month, kick off our Summer Book Club, and dive into the Weekly Workplace Surgery. Segment 1: News Roundup It's Pride Month! Celebrating self-identity, inclusivity, equality, and love. Discussing five ways to celebrate Pride in the workplace. Al introduces a new trend called "Unbossing" and its potential impact on workplace...
Published 06/04/24
Welcome to Episode 102 of the Truth, Lies & Work Podcast, brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. In this episode, we continue on from episode 100 with five more expert tips from leading psychologists and researchers. These insights are designed to help you create a happier, more productive workplace. If you missed Part 1, make sure to catch up on Episode 100. Featured Experts and Tips: 1. Prof. Sir Cary Cooper - Train Your Managers Prof. Sir Cary Cooper emphasises the importance...
Published 05/30/24
Welcome to another episode of Truth, Lies and Work, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. Join Leanne Elliott, a business psychologist, and Al Elliott, a business owner, as they chat about the latest workplace news and trends, plus the world famous weekly workplace surgery. News Roundup: - Walmart’s RTO Mandate: Leanne discusses Walmart's new return-to-office (RTO) mandate and the backlash it faces, including the latest research suggesting RTO...
Published 05/28/24
Welcome to Episode 100 of Truth, Lies and Work! In this special episode, we dive into five expert tips for creating a happier workplace. After 100 episodes and over 180 interviews with workplace culture experts, we've gathered some of the best insights to share with you. Join us as we explore tips from top thought leaders in workplace psychology. Episode Highlights: 1. Dr. Ryne Sherman - Know Yourself Dr. Ryne Sherman, Chief Science Officer at Hogan Assessment Systems, emphasises the...
Published 05/23/24
Welcome to This Week in Work, where dive into this week’s hot topics in the workplace, and answer your burning questions! Episode Highlights News Roundup AI in the Workplace: A Hidden Revolution? Chat GPT continues to make waves across industries, with many employees quietly integrating this tool into their work processes. A recent Forbes article highlights a Microsoft report stating that 52% of workers using AI prefer not to disclose it to their employers, fearing it might render them...
Published 05/21/24
In this episode of Truth, Lies, and Work, we get right into the fascinating world of predictive behavioural analytics with Peter Dorrington, the Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder of Anthrolytics.  Peter explains how his groundbreaking work combines data science with behavioural science to provide insights into employee and customer behaviours. We explore the concept of empathy at scale, predictive analytics, and the ethical considerations surrounding data privacy. Guest Bio: Peter...
Published 05/16/24
Join us for a dynamic episode of "Truth Lies and Work," where we look into the latest happenings in the world of work. LEANNE IS REMOTE THIS WEEK which means her audio isn't as good as normal. Sorry! This week, we feature a conversation with Peter Dorrington from Anthrolytics, discuss intriguing news affecting the corporate world, and tackle your pressing questions in our Weekly Workplace Surgery segment. Episode Highlights: Interview with Peter Dorrington: Insightful discussion on how data...
Published 05/14/24