Let’s Talk About EX is brought to you by exsona, and discusses the exciting ideas and big challenges facing workplace culture and employee experience (EX). Your host Ryan McGrory interviews people who have interesting views, opinions, experiences or ‘stuff’ to say about leadership, recruitment, learning, wellbeing, company culture, values, purpose, and design.
Allan Sparkes on Transforming Adversity into Advocacy
November 18, 2024
In our latest episode of "Let's Talk About EX," I sit down with Allan Sparkes CV,OAM,VA,FRSN, to discuss how strategic interventions can prevent chronic stress and enhance wellbeing in demanding professions.
Harnessing Neurodiversity: Insights from Mariane Power on Workplace Inclusion
October 15, 2024
Join host Ryan McGrory as he explores the fascinating world of neurodiversity in leadership with Mariane Power, a clinical psychologist and executive coach who specializes in neuro-affirming solutions for neurodivergent leaders.
Leading Well: Harnessing Positive Leadership for Workplace Wellbeing
September 24, 2024
In this episode of "Let's Talk About EX," Ryan McGrory sits down with Dr. Kathryn Page, an acclaimed expert in leadership, workplace wellbeing, and organisational development.
Designing for Well-being: Creating Spaces that Foster Flourishing
August 30, 2024
Ryan McGrory is joined by Jenna Mikus, a strategic advisor who blends wellbeing science with architectural insights to promote environmental health and eudaemonic well-being
Join your host Ryan McGrory as he dives into an engaging conversation with Kelly Stone, a celebrated writer, trainer, and coach renowned for her innovative approaches to employer branding.
What are key issues impacting employee’s wellbeing, and how do we support them? We tackled this and more in the latest episode of Let’s Talk About EX where we were joined by Dr Natalie Flatt, a psychologist, researcher and business owner with a knack for innovation.
Leading with Purpose - How REA Group Creates a Successful Culture
August 9, 2023
We covered this in the latest episode of Let’s Talk About EX where we were joined by Mary Lemonis, the Chief People and Sustainability Officer at REA group.
On this episode, we’re joined by Nadine O’Regan, General Manager at TQ Solutions. We discussed the experience or working parents - their needs, frustrations, the importance of flexibility; and, what workplaces are doing (and can do) to create a culture that supports working parents.
In this episode of Let's Talk About EX, we’re joined by Claudia Barriga-Larriviere - Senior Director, People and Culture at Sendle.She is seasoned professional in culture and strategy in corporate but also with an emphasis in the startup space.
Org Culture, Leadership and How to Make Effective Decisions
May 9, 2023
In this episode of Let's Talk About EX, we’re joined by Jonathan Clark the co-founder of The Eighth Mile Consulting, a company that specializes in helping organizations navigate complex challenges and achieve their goals.
In this episode of "Let's Talk About EX," we sit down with Alisha Murdoch, the Head of People and Culture of Jetts Australia, to discuss what makes the company a great place to work.
On this episode, I caught up with Kyla Banks, Group Head of Employee Experience and Internal Communications at nib. Kyla leads an extraordinary EX team and has done some incredible things at nib - supporting some revolutionary people initiatives to support wellbeing.
On this episode, I caught up with Oscar Trimboli - author of how to listen, Deep Listening & Breakthroughs.As well as an author Oscar is also a professional speaker, an apple award winning podcast host and a successful mentor who works with clients to achieve growth within their organisation.
On this episode, I caught up with Tim Fisher, Head of Academy at Tapi Carpets & Floors in the UK.Tim is one of the most passionate individuals I’ve met - particularly when it comes to Values, Leadership and having fun at work.
How does workplace technology support your culture?
October 12, 2022
On this episode, I catch up with Paul Woods, founder of Adopt & Embrace and General Manager at RapidCircle.We had a great chat about the recent history and current challenges that workplaces have around hybrid and remote work strategies.
On this episode I'm joined by Verity Bell, Vibe Manager at the innovative and exciting Dovetail. I’ve known Verity for a few years now - and can say that she is not only a fantastic person but is highly passionate and knowledgable on the topics of Employee Experience, engagement and culture.
How to improve our Mental Health literacy and awareness at work
September 8, 2022
I’m joined on this episode by Lucy Harrington founder and lead facilitator of The Wholistic Being, a business that specilaises in providing mental health, suicide prevention and wellbeing training as well as consultation services in this space.
On this episode, I'm joined by Viren Thakrar. Viren co-founder of In The Game, a culture-building platform to support businesses with hiring, team development and cross-team connection.
How do you create world-class wellbeing in your organisation?
June 29, 2022
On this episode, we're joined by Phil Wolffe of KinexHealth. Phil is a workplace wellness expert and one of the most experienced practitioners in the country.
On this episode, I catch-up with Hannah Blane, Vibe Manager at Immutable.She talks us through life at a successful tech start-up that is experiencing great growth - and she tells us how her epic role supports the larger team’s passion and purpose as she supports people to do great work.
On this episode, I chat to Aaron Williams, CEO of Mindstar on the topic of workplace wellbeing, and how organisations can create a culture that supports their people and leaders.
How social media can help you attract and engage your people
May 14, 2022
On this episode, I'm joined by Dr Karen Sutherland, an award-winning social-media author and educator. We talk about the impact of social media, and how organisations can avoid the pitfalls of poor relationship management.
What is the 'new way of work' and how do we adapt?
March 31, 2022
In this episode, I'm joined by Karl Treacher, CEO of the Culture Institute of Australia. We explore the new world of work and talk about ways to understand how it's impacting workplace culture ... and, more importantly, how we should be adapting.
Employee voice and silence, and why they both matter
April 25, 2022
In this episode of Let's Talk About EX, I catch-up with Russell Robinson, an international expert in engagement. We speak about engagement trends, as well as employee voice (and silence) and where diversity and inclusion is headed.
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