Ways to Change the Workplace

This is a retro ep. with an announcement that I am taking a break from podcasting as I am getting burned out. I need a break. I will return in 2025. For now, hear my origin story... Trigger warning for anyone affected by alco...

In this solo episode, Prina Shah dives deep into the powerful concept of legacy —a word that can make some of us pause and wonder, “Am I really leaving a legacy?” Prina unpacks her personal definition of legacy, exploring how...

In this solo episode of the Ways to Change the Workplace podcast, host Prina Shah dives deep into a topic that touches us all – how to create a lasting legacy at work. Drawing insights from her new book, Make Work Meaningful:...

Let’s Make Work Meaningful Welcome to another solo episode of the Ways to Change the Workplace podcast with your host, Prina Shah. This week is monumental as Prina is launching her highly anticipated book, Make Work Meaningfu...

In this special episode of Ways to Change the Workplace , host Prina Shah takes you on an exciting journey into the future with a twist – AI bots are discussing her upcoming book, Make Work Meaningful: How to Create a Culture...

In this episode, Prina Shah dives into the topic of office gossip—what it is, how it harms workplace culture, and most importantly, how to manage it. Prina shares two powerful quotes to frame the conversation: "Those who goss...

Prina delves into one of the most crucial, yet often misunderstood, skills for any CEO: how to lead the room with presence and purpose. Prina breaks down actionable, practical strategies to help you, as a CEO or executive, ow...

In this insightful episode of the Ways to Change the Workplace podcast, host Prina Shah welcomes back Aadil Abbas, financial planner and co-owner of Own Financial Planning in Sydney. Together, they tackle one of the most sign...

Emotional Contagion at Work In this solo episode of Ways to Change the Workplace , your host, Prina Shah, dives into the fascinating and impactful topic of emotional contagion in the workplace . Emotions are contagious, and t...

Host: Joeri (Yuri) Schilders has the mic in this ep! Guest: Prina Shah, Organisational Development Specialist, Consultant, Coach This episode was originally on Joeri’s The Rebel Rules podcast. As Prina delves though past inte...

In this solo episode of Ways to Change the Workplace , Prina Shah, a global leadership coach, consultant, trainer, keynote speaker, and podcaster, introduces her upcoming self-published book, Make Work Meaningful: How to Crea...

In this episode, Prina Shah addresses a common challenge faced by many leaders—conflict aversion. If you find yourself struggling to have difficult conversations, this episode is for you. Prina explains what conflict aversion...

Today, we have Jeff Skipper, joining us all the way from Calgary, Alberta. Jeff is a renowned expert in accelerating change with over 25 years of experience working with top-tier clients like IBM, Suncorp, Goldman Sachs, and ...

Sulking: The Silent Saboteur of Workplace Harmony Host: Prina Shah Episode Summary: In this episode of the "Ways to Change the Workplace" podcast, host Prina Shah dives deep into the topic of sulking, a passive-aggressive beh...

In this thought-provoking episode, Aadil Abbas introduces the noivel concept of a "work optional lifestyle," challenging the traditional notion of retirement. Instead of ceasing work at a predetermined age, this approach empo...

Lisa Leong , is a multifaceted professional who wears many hats with finesse. You may well know her from ABC’s Radio show This Working Life, through to her many TV and Conference appearances. She handed the mic over to me. We...

In this solo episode of "The Ways to Change Your Workplace Podcast," your host Prina Shah discusses why organizations shouldn't act like families. Drawing from her experience working with a CEO to change organizational cultur...

This week, we've turned the tables on prina and instead of being the interviewer... she's the interviewee! Mel Loy has stepped in this week to do a second week of absolute comms gold, interviewing me to discuss all things cha...

In this episode, Prina addresses the issue of conflicting messages within executive teams and the impact it has on organizational communication. She emphasizes the importance of executives aligning on decisions, implementatio...

Join me in this episode of "Ways to Change the Workplace" with the amazing Vicki Main as we discuss maintaining momentum with discernment in the workplace. Learn about the importance of separating truths from untruths in deci...

Sometimes we loose out sh1t at work. Here's one way not to. From Instagram direct messages to your ears in this episode. I posted this on Instagram recently and the amount of DMs I received were a sign that we often do lose o...

Discover the keys to balancing the demanding roles of parent and caregiver in our insightful discussion with financial planner Aadil Abbas from Own Financial Planning in Sydney. Learn practical strategies to navigate the fina...

Today, we tackle a crucial topic that may be uncomfortable but essential for creating a thriving work environment - the five ways you might be unintentionally killing your workplace culture. Micromanagement : We discuss how m...

Show Summary: I had the pleasure of interviewing my good friend Mel Loy, a global expert in change communication. Mel recently published her book, "Change Isn't Hard: A Practical Playbook for People-Centred Change Communicati...

Are you a culprit of Destination Addiction? I wanna talk to you about a concept called destination addiction, and destination addiction is exactly that. We are destined for something, and we're addicted to get there no matter...

Uncover the keys to a seamless career transition and grasp the financial strategies that can keep you buoyant even as you pivot to new professional horizons. Join me, Prina Shah, alongside my financial planning guru friend, A...

Do you know the difference between training and facilitation? They are hugely different skills which many don't consider. In this episode I share a recent client project that I worked on to upskill their internal trainers in ...

Joeri is a frientor of mine. He is one of the most creative people that I know and you need to know about him too! I speak with Joeri about the need for video communication in today's workplace. Ironic - I know this is an aud...

Is your performance and management system really serving you well? Is your performance and management system enabling or disabling conversations to happen between managers and employees? Is your performance and management sys...

Louise, CEO of Advocare, discusses workplace loneliness with Prina, focusing on its impact and solutions. Through her experiences at Chorus, she highlights the prevalence of loneliness among professionals, emphasizing the nee...

Why is it that many leaders are not transparent about their culture survey results? Why is it that conversations are not had about the responses people gave to the culture survey? Why is it that there is no discussion on the ...

Unlock the secrets to maintaining your financial health even as the cost of living soars through my enlightening chat with Aadil Abbas. He's a Financial Planner and co owner of Own Financial Planning. We scrutinize how financ...

Clocking in or outcomes focused? Here's a thought for you. Implement a results only work environment where employees are evaluated based on the work that they produce rather than that time that they have spent in the office. ...

Have you ever felt the rigid lines of a workplace hierarchy constricting your potential? You're not alone. In this episode, I peel back the layers of traditional organisational structures and examine the often unexpected ways...

Karen Thomas-Bland from London is a Global Board Level Advisor, Partner level Management Consultant and Non-Executive Chairwoman with over 27 years’ experience in creating break-through strategies, transforming and Integratin...

Is your knowledge contemporary? Are you and your team keeping on top of all of the industry changes that are happening, or the contemporary you need to know. And the reason I ask this is because when I led a huge HR team of, ...

Welcome back to another insightful episode of Ways to Change your Workplace, where we strive to create meaningful discussions around improving our professional environments. This week, listen in as I'm joined by Jamie Lee, an...

Are you stuck in the middle as a leader or or a manager? ... ...In the middle of the board, the executive decisions, and then everything that your team and the people that report to you are telling you, and you are stuck in t...

You heard it - I am writing a book on leaving a legacy at work! UPDATE: I have plenty of early readers so doors are now closed. This book is: For Executives, Leaders and Teams who feel there is more to their 9-5 than simply c...

Ever wondered how a leader inspires others not just to follow, but to lead in their own right? Join me as I sit down with Geoff Stewart, a renowned figure from the Western Australian Police Force, whose 45 years of service ha...

Growth will also feel like loss... Growth will also feel like loss. Remember that. I'm gonna say it again. Growth will also feel like loss. Completely so, as we change, as we go up to new levels, sometimes we shed people It's...

Have you ever walked into a room so thick with tension it felt like a physical barrier? That's a telltale sign of an avoidant culture, and it's choking workplaces around the world. I'm Prina Shah, your guide through these mur...

Transform the way you think about workplace meetings and discover the keys to making every sit-down a springboard for team success with communication guru Chris Fennig. If you're weary of gatherings that go nowhere, Chris's e...

Do not self reject! The amount of friends I have who say, oh, no. no. I can't apply for this job or that job because I don't meet a hundred percent of the criteria. Fuck that. Who cares? It does not matter. Your skills are tr...

Prepare to navigate the challenges of dealing with dominant people at work with this PRACTICAL episode of the Ways to Change a Workplace podcast. Your host, Prina Shah, shares 8 practical strategies to handle situations invol...

Never have I had a guest on my podcast who I love as much as I do Saanvi. I first met her when she was 6 months old. She was an inquisitive baby, full of wonder of the world around her and full of questions. Now as a 16 year ...

You are the greatest project you will work on! I heard this line and it just changed my perspective on my own development. “You are the greatest project that you will ever work on.” Let me say that again. “You are the greates...

Meet Prina and Leanne from 2020! We had just become friends and since meeting Leanne she has become one of my greatest friend-tors. This was my (Prina's) first ever podcast on Leanne's First Time Facilitator Podcast . Listen ...

That, which is in front of you is your teacher is one of my most cherished sayings. Why? Because it holds true in both good and tough times, especially in the workplace (and life, yo!) When faced with a lousy manager, a toxic...

Welcome to Episode 100 of Ways to Change Your Workplace with moi, Prina Shah. In this special episode, I am joined by my best friend, Jitesh Odedra, for an in depth interview. Get ready for some deep and thought-provoking que...

Ready to discover what it takes to lead a thriving community, meet multiple expectations, and foster an invigorating workplace culture? Then you'll want to tune into this episode where I candidly chat with the inspiring CEO o...

Poor Work Cultures and Trauma Bonding With Your Colleagues If you have uttered any of these statements, you may have a trauma bond with your workplace and your colleagues… "I know the workplace is toxic, but I can't imagine l...

When you start turning over rocks, you're going to find worms! Then you need to be strategic with how to address said worms! When you start turning over rocks, you're gonna find worms. You are then therefore going to be the p...

In this solo episode, Prina Shah dives deep into the powerful concept of legacy —a word that can make some of us pause and wonder, “Am I really leaving a legacy?” Prina unpacks her personal definition of legacy, exploring how...

Are you ready to catapult your team's problem-solving mindset into the future? That's precisely what you'll learn to do in our engaging conversation with Steph Clark, a futurist and facilitator from Melbourne. We discuss the ...

Unmask the hidden power of fear and transform it into your secret weapon for success with this episode of the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast! Prepare for a deep dive into the complex emotion of fear as I, your host, Pri...

Change has happened at your workplace. Change is inevitable, and it is a constant. Change is nothing new. It is how you deal with, and respond to change that matters. So my question to you is: Are you living in the past, or p...

My friend Yoke van Dam all the way from South Africa has been called the Kintsugi Queen because of her ability to join, repair and transform teams into something quite wonderful. Her work is like Kintsugi, the Japanese art fo...

Strap yourself in as we unravel the truth behind the effectiveness of workplace learning and development programs. I’m eager to share five compelling reasons why these programs might be missing the mark. We'll expose the effe...

When will you step down to lift someone up? The reason I ask that is because often in a corporation or when we work in a hierarchy, we are set in our ways in this is my role, and that your role. When I used to work in corpora...

It is my birthday week and I am speaking with Alan Weiss! I read Alan's book Lifestorming which he co authored with Marshall Goldsmith in which they write you leave a legacy daily. That is why I am going to be speaking with p...

How to Mend a Broken Work Relationship In this podcast, we discuss how to mend a broken work relationship. We cover 8 steps that you can take to repair a damaged relationship, including: Reflect on your own contribution to th...

Networking Tip: Be Interested, Not Interesting Here is a really good networking tip for you. Be interested, not interesting. Being interested puts that perspective on others. Being interesting puts pressure on yourself to be ...

How can you be a long term thinker in a short term world? Want to learn about the important qualities or skills that successful long-term thinkers possess? How can stay true to your plans amidst the constant noise? About toda...

Celebrating my third anniversary of breaking free from the corporate chains , I, Prina Shah, give you an inside look into my transformative journey from juggling a side hustle to diving headfirst into the exhilarating world o...

Ever met a brilliant jerk at your workplace? That high-performing but incredibly toxic individual who seems to drain the team's morale and increase stress levels? Today we're taking on the unenviable task of addressing these ...

When we take steps to grow, whether it be personally or professionally, we will inevitably encounter new challenges. This statement encourages us to be prepared for these new devils by having support systems in place, such as...

What are some of the biggest challenges facing HR today, and how do you believe reimagining the field could help? How are traditional HR practices are failing modern organizations? How do you see the role of HR evolving in th...

Eight people you need in your professional network to unlock your full potential In today’s market having a strong, dynamic, and diverse network to draw on is pivotal to scaling your professional success. I cannot emphasise e...

You are the product of your experiences! Here are some tips on how to make the most of them… Take a few moments to audit your experiences over the next three months. Are they filling your cup or draining it? How do you make c...

What are some common mistakes that workshop facilitators make that lead to boring workshops? How can workshop facilitators create a safe and inclusive environment where all participants feel comfortable sharing their ideas an...

This is a short episode by your host, Prina Shah. The intention of these short microcasts are to help you to uplift your leadership game. This week try to have more questions that answers and see where you end up! Support the...

In this episode of the Ways to Change Your Workplace Podcast, your host, Prina Shah, explores the topic of influencing people at work. Prina begins by emphasizing the importance of building rapport and genuine connections wit...

In this episode of the Ways to Change Your Workplace Podcast, your host, Prina Shah interviews Ren Saguil, an experienced sales expert with over 25 years of business development and leadership experience. Ren shares her insig...

In this episode, Prina Shah, your host, explores the idea that sometimes we can't see something until we actively seek it out. Prina emphasizes the importance of identifying what we are looking for in order to pursue it. She ...

In this episode of the Ways to Change Your Workplace Podcast, your host, Prina Shah interviews Mike Dyson and James Coomber on the topic of toxic masculinity in the workplace. Mike Dyson, a lead facilitator for Good Blokes Co...

In this episode of "Ways to Change Your Workplace," your host, Prina Shah, shares an activity for reflection at the end of the financial year or other milestones. She discusses the concept of postmortems, where individuals an...

Should you add your co-workers to social media? This is a question that thousands of clients have asked me over my career. I have a personal stance on this and you will learn my answer in this episode... About today’s episode...

Work ON our Career, Not IN Your Career with Petra Zink and Prina Shah Today I am talking with Petra Zink, who is a certified Personal Branding & Digital Strategist, Speaker, Coach & Consultant - specialised in the Future of W...

How is your relationship with yourself? It is the longest relationship you will have after all! All too often, we focus on how we relate to others, how often do you consider how you relate to yourself? I am asking some big qu...

Are you struggling to maintain a healthy work-life balance? Do you often feel overwhelmed and stressed out by your workload? In this episode, we dive into the four types of boundaries that are crucial for maintaining your wel...

Welcome to the latest episode the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast, where we dive deep into the essential skills you need to help your workplace to be less crappy! In this episode, Prina has the pleasure of speaking with ...

This episode is a short one to ask if you are mistaking any ropes for snakes. All too often workplace issues arise from misunderstandings and miscommunication. Are you mistaking any ropes for snakes? Check in on yourself and ...

Welcome to the Ways to Change the Workplace podcast, where we explore ways to improve and innovate in the modern workplace. In this episode, your host, Prina Shah , asks "If you’re all so busy, why isn’t anything getting done...

Dare you bring the f word into the workplace? Have you considered the amount of emotional contagion that negatively affects your workplace? Learn the difference between an emotional and cognitive work culture and why you need...

In this episode, I will be discussing the importance of work culture and how to create a subculture within your organization. In episode 60. Brendon talked about Finding the Hidden Influencers in Your Organisation - these are...

Have you taken the time to truly listen to someone to learn their story? We are wonderful creatures, us humans, with complex and inspiring stories. The more we learn about others, the more we learn about ourselves I reckon! H...

How Embracing Your Cultural Identity Creates [Career] Opportunities Have you overlooked aspects of your cultural identity or lived experience that could add value to the conversations and workplace around you? Do you find you...

In this episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, you host, Prina Shah , discusses the issues she has with International Women's Day (IWD) and suggests some solutions. Prina believes that IWD has become primarily a day for cut...

Have you considered who you need in your professional network? You may need people to help you: To Learn new skills To help you to think in different ways To challenge you To support you To motivate you To open the door to th...

Use Your Subcultures to Enable Valuable Change A lot of organisations overcomplicate change in the workplace. How can you identify the influencers in your organisation and leverage their subcultures to accelerate effective ch...

5 Ways to Create a Learning Culture that ALL employees benefit from! Creating a culture of continuous learning and development at your workplace is essential for fostering innovation, attracting and retaining top talent, and ...

How you introduce others says a lot about you! You'll never get a second chance to make a good first impression. This week I have a few questions for you to consider in relation to the way you introduce others. This is one of...

The Problem with Your Leadership Development Program How can you develop a better leadership development program within your organisation? Why do nearly 70% of organisations fail to create a leadership pipeline they can trust...

Welcome to The Ways To Change Your Workplace Podcast, where I help you optimize your organizational culture! In this episode, I’ll be discussing the importance of clear communication in creating the culture you desire. Optimi...

How you introduce yourself says a lot about you! You'll never get a second chance to make a good first impression. This week I have a few questions for you to consider in relation to the way you introduce yourself. This is on...

The Power of Clarity for Your Organisational Culture What is the difference between lack of productivity and lack of clarity? What is the secret to getting everyone in your workplace working toward a common goal? Can your wor...

Have you ever been cheated on? Remember how it stings? Remember how it was to rebuild trust? Or perhaps you never got to that stage, as often, when trust is broken, it is difficult or near impossible to regain. Let's think ab...

Sooooo many people chicken out of giving or asking for feedback due to fear. It is a tale as old as time. Why is it that many find it difficult to be assertive in giving and receiving feedback? This is something I have been p...

How can you create a meaningful career that pays the bills AND gives you joy? You know you need to make changes in your career, but don’t know how to… Spoiler alert: we are all heading to one destination (death) – therefore m...