In today's episode, Tom discusses the challenges of time management and maintaining mental wellbeing in high-stress environments, particularly in start-ups, with guest Andrew Hartman, who shares his personal journey from education to the start-up world. Andrew talks about the overwhelming nature of working in a marketing technology agency and the physical and mental toll of stress, leading to a significant health scare. Andrew's experience sparked a journey towards finding better ways to manage time and stress without sacrificing impact or mental health. The conversation explores the commonali ..read more

Today, Tom Bosna, interviews Emmy Award-winning guest Topaz Adizes, the founder of the experience design studio called The Skin Deep. Topaz shares his journey from a traumatic childhood with arguing parents to finding solace in filmmaking and experiencing a turning point in Melbourne, Australia. They discuss the importance of daily self-questioning and deep, meaningful conversation in the context of personal relationships and in the workplace. Topaz provides insights on learning to listen with one's whole body to stimulate authentic communication and introduces the 'Deep Listening' concept. Th ..read more

In this conversation, Trier Bryant and Tom discuss the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Trier explains the difference between these three aspects and how they contribute to workplace culture. Using practical examples, she emphasises respect for DEI as a discipline, similar to revenue generation or marketing, and suggests starting with small, manageable goals rather than attempting to overhaul an entire organisation. Trier also addresses the issue of tokenism and authenticity in DEI efforts, and shares her thoughts on how the future of work may look from a ..read more

In today's episode, host, Tom Bosna and guest, Dr. Natalie Flatt, CEO and founder of Connect, Psych Services, discuss Superfriend's annual thriving indicators of workplace report. Superfriend conducts the largest survey for workplace mental health and the report provides valuable insights into the state of workplace mental health across different industries. They discuss the importance of leadership roles and work design, while pointing out the worrying underuse of mental health support resources. The conversation also zeros in on the need for better strategies to tackle distressed workers an ..read more

Welcome back to our latest episode. Joining us from Texas is Bjorn Billhardt, the CEO and founder of Abilitie, a global leadership development company. Bjorn is a pioneer in e-learning and business simulations, co-founded Inspire Learning in 2001. With degrees from the University of Texas and Harvard Business School, he's the brains behind "The 12 Week MBA," a book distilling essential skills from Ability's renowned program. Bjorn shares insights from his book, offering a practical guide to crucial skills in today's business world. Discover the impact on professionals at Fortune 500 companies ..read more

Welcome back to the Well Workplaces Podcast! Today's episode is a special one as we kick off FebFast. Joining Tom is Kathryn Elliott, Australia's leading specialist alcohol and binge drinking coach for high-functioning professionals. A returning guest from last year, Kathryn's expertise is regularly featured in lifestyle, health, business, and women's media nationally. As one of two certified senior "This Naked Mind" specialist alcohol coaches in Australia, Kathryn shares her journey of living alcohol-free since July 1st, 2019. With over 30 years of personal experience as a former binge drinke ..read more

Welcome back to the Well Workplaces Podcast! Today's episode is a special one as we kick off FebFast. Joining Tom is Kathryn Elliott, Australia's leading specialist alcohol and binge drinking coach for high-functioning professionals. A returning guest from last year, Kathryn's expertise is regularly featured in lifestyle, health, business, and women's media nationally. As one of two certified senior "This Naked Mind" specialist alcohol coaches in Australia, Kathryn shares her journey of living alcohol-free since July 1st, 2019. With over 30 years of personal experience as a former binge drinke ..read more

We've got a special episode lined up to kick off 2024, where we'll be talking about the key skill of situational leadership. Today's guest joins Tom all the way from Sweden. Her name is Jessica Hill Holm and she's a leadership and executive coach and the founder of Hill Holm Coaching and Consulting. Now with over two decades of experience, she specialises in helping leaders and teams unlock their true potential. Jessica incorporates the principles of Swedish excellence and combining her experience in leadership and competence development with a really deep understanding of international busin ..read more

Welcome back to the Well Workplaces Podcast! Today's guest is Rhiannon Puddy, Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Manager at Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust in Melbourne. We explore Rhiannon's career path and discover what led her to health, safety, and wellbeing, uncovering the passion driving her commitment to creating healthy workplaces. She also talks us through the challenges of health and wellbeing at work. Rhiannon shares insights on creating and facilitating wellbeing and safety, offering perspectives on overcoming obstacles in this dynamic field. We learn of the essential elements fo ..read more

In this episode, we're joined by Derin McMains, the Director of Mental Performance at ReliaQuest and a former professional baseball player and manager. With over a decade of experience, McMains brings a unique perspective on achieving peak performance that extends beyond sports to impact various aspects of life. Derin McMains, a seasoned mental performance expert, has crafted programs for renowned entities such as the San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, and the University of Notre Dame. His journey from professional baseball to mental performance coaching unveils insights that resonate acr ..read more