Around the world, millions of people are leaving their jobs – voluntarily! The COVID-19 pandemic gave people the time and space to hit pause on their careers and think about the work they truly want to do and the working conditions they are prepared to accept. In this...

Stress, anxiety and uncertainty have a huge impact on our behaviour at work and contribute to the entire work culture within our organisations. But when we think about how we can bring our spirit to work, how we can contribute to our community and act with kindness,...

Communicating effectively at work starts with communicating well with ourselves. In this podcast, Elise Stevens speaks with communication consultant Donna Rustigian Mac about the importance of a positive internal dialogue. Donna believes that becoming an honest,...

Conflict at work is unavoidable. When people from diverse backgrounds with different personalities, priorities and stresses are all attempting to work towards the same goal, clashes are simply inevitable. In this podcast, Elise Stevens speaks with mediation coach...

The COVID-19 pandemic means we are living the future of work right now. Flexible, virtual-led, location-independent work was once the dream. Now it’s become the reality faster than we could have anticipated. In this podcast, entrepreneur D Sangeeta speaks with Elise...

Podcast #206: Gina Covarrubius – Why do we get our careers wrong? To be perceived as competent at work, we must first be perceived as confident. In this podcast, Elise Stevens speaks with leadership development coach Elaine Jacques about the importance of a confident...

To be perceived as competent at work, we must first be perceived as confident. In this podcast, Elise Stevens speaks with leadership development coach Elaine Jacques about the importance of a confident presence. Elaine has tips for all personality types on how to...

There’s no doubt about it, diversity and inclusion are good for business. So why are so many organisations still trailing in this area? Some employers and hiring managers will say they cannot find a diverse recruitment pool. Others may have the right intentions, but...

Most of us don’t expect to go to work and like everyone. But we also don’t usually have the interpersonal skills to deal with pesky personalities in a way that’s productive and respectful. In this podcast, Elise Stevens speaks with conflict coach Hilary Bendon about...

The next generation of women is growing up in a highly curated, digitised world that skews their reality. As social media focuses their attention on the filtered highlights of conventionally successful and beautiful people, young girls are less exposed to the vast...

Becoming a parent is a monumental change in anyone’s life and returning to work can be daunting. Some people are desperate to get back to the office, while others are apprehensive, feel guilty or simply lack confidence. In this podcast, Elise Stevens speaks with...

Teams are often spread across the globe, working remotely across countries and time zones, creating both benefits and challenges for leaders and organisations. Global teams grapple with language barriers, cultural differences and communication issues but there are...