In this episode I’m joined by Happiness Expert Nic Marks to talk about happiness at work. Happiness can feel intangible, but in this conversation Nic shares the data and insights about how we can measure happiness at work, and the elements that organisations often miss. After the conversation you might just look at happiness at work in a totally new light, and have some practical ways in which you can create a better business for everyone involved.  Discover more about Nic;  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksnic/  Discover more about Lizzie;  https://www.linkedin.com/in/li ..read more

In this episode I’m joined by Angelique Slob from Hello Monday Club. Angelique is a former HR executive and an organisational sociologist who now dedicates her work on new ways of working, and shaping the leaders of the future. In this conversation Angelique shares with us her approach to creating an abundant organisation, starting with abundance mindset.  Discover more about Angelique;  https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeliqueslob/  Discover more about Lizzie;  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/  https://libertymind.co.uk/  ..read more

Does an egoless workplace really exist? And how do we talk about egos when they show up? In this episode I’m joined by Tanner Chambers, a business and leadership professional in the non-profit sector, as we wrestle with ego in the workplace and get to grips with both the good and bad sides of ego.  Discover more about Tanner and his work;  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanner-c-90278015a/ Discover more about Lizzie;  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/  https://libertymind.co.uk/  ..read more

What’s going unsaid in your culture?  In this episode I’m joined by Richard Wood, organisational design and transformation Partner at The Ready, to talk about false harmony and our need to reframe conflict at work. In this conversation Richard gives a beautifully honest, and practical approach to how we can disrupt false harmony, and stop pretending that everything’s ok, when it’s not.  Discover more about Richard and The Ready;  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-j-wood https://www.theready.com/  Discover more about Lizzie;  https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz ..read more

Companies talk a big talk when it comes to creativity and innovation - but is it true creativity?  In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Dave Hall as he shares with us the true essence of creativity and how to truly practice creative thinking in our organisations. Dave is an experienced Chief Executive, having operated across a number of science and engineering-based organisations.  He has an innate passion for driving innovation and has developed a unique approach to using some most unusual creativity techniques to both embed and then drive the innovation process.  Dave set up the ..read more

In this episode I’m joined by Cat Barnard, Co-Founder of Working the Future. In this conversation we dive into the forces that influence us and how knowing what to do, and why to do it, can feel anxiety-inducing. We consider whether our obsession with social media will help or hinder our growth, the meaning of purpose, and reflect on the reality that we are in a perpetual state of becoming.  Discover more about Cat and Working the Future;  Website: https://workingthefuture.com/ Twitter: @cat_pearce71 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathrynbarnard/ Discover more about Lizzie ..read more

In this kick-off introduction to season 12 I share the theme of the season, alongside some personal news and events that have been keeping me busy. Discover more about Lizzie;  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/  https://libertymind.co.uk/  This season is supporting Teal Around the World;  https://www.tealaroundtheworld.com/  https://www.gofundme.com/f/supportTATWHybridConference?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer  ..read more

It's the final episode of Season 11. In this wrap-up session I share a few culture news snippets that are getting me hot under the collar, and I share some of the key learnings from the season. Discover more about Lizzie;  Email - lizzie@libertymind.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/  https://libertymind.co.uk/  This season is sponsored by Semco Style UK;  https://www.semcostyle.co.uk/  ..read more

In this episode I’m joined by Brendan Martin leader of Buurtzorg UK&IE. As the global icon of self-management, and progressive approaches to healthcare, Buurtzorg has seen phenomenal success in The Netherlands. But can that success be replicated in the UK? In this conversation Brendan shares the challenges of bringing Buurtzorg into the UK market, and the success stories of how this common sense approach to giving people trust and freedom creates a greater impact for all.  Discover more about Buurtzorg UK&IE;  https://www.buurtzorg.org.uk/  In this conversation Brendan ..read more

Semco Style Institute is grounded in the pioneering approach to democratic management from the Brazilian entrepreneur Ricardo Semler. Ricardo and Semco gained international recognition for their groundbreaking approach to management, and they're now spreading this way of working through Semco Style Institute, helping companies all over the world. Today I'm joined by Daphne and Christiaan from the global team to share how they're living the Semco Style philosophy. Discover more about Semco; www.semcostyle.com    Discover more about Lizzie;  Email - lizzie@libertymind.co.uk https ..read more