Episodes

In this first episode of our five-part collaboration series, Prina Shah and Mel Loy dive into one of the most common leadership challenges - adapting your communication style to suit your team. Too often, leaders communicate based on their own preferences and assume the message has landed. In reality, effective leadership communication requires intentional adaptation, self-awareness, and trust-building. Contact Mel: https://au.linkedin.com/in/melanieloy Get your hands on Mel's practical books:...

In this episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah is joined by London-based communication coach and cultural intelligence trainer Victoria Rennoldson for a powerful conversation about voice, silence, and the hidden dynamics shaping who gets heard at work. Victoria shares insights from her own corporate career and her current work with global leaders and multicultural teams, unpacking why some highly capable people stay quiet in meetings while others dominate the conversation - and wh...

Fear is quietly running many workplaces. It hides behind process, compliance, and so-called safety. In this episode, Prina Shah is joined by Trina Sunday, founder of Reimagine HR, for a candid and deeply practical conversation about fear, trust, leadership, and the human cost of risk avoidance at work. Together, they unpack how fear shows up in leadership behaviours, why HR is often stuck in the middle, and how systems, not people, are frequently the real problem. This is an honest conversation...

Work feels heavier. People feel more stretched. And even when organisations are performing well on paper, something feels off. In this solo episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, Prina Shah explores the concept of a polycrisis and what it really means for leaders, organisations, and workplace culture. A polycrisis is not just multiple crises happening at once. It is when economic pressure, social tension, climate anxiety, political instability, and constant change collide and amplify each o...

In this episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, Prina Shah is joined by Simone Pickering as part of the series Rethinking Regional Workplaces with Simone Pickering. In When Work Follows You to The Shops, they explore what boundaries really look like when you live and work in a regional community or small town – where colleagues are neighbours, clients are parents at the school gate, and confidentiality is constantly tested. This conversation moves beyond theory and into lived experience. It u...

Embracing Fallow Periods in Your Career In this episode of The Ways To Change Your Workplace Podcast, host Prina Shah delves into the importance of fallow periods in one's career. She compares these quiet, slow patches to a field left fallow in agriculture, emphasizing their purpose for rest and recuperation. Prina shares a real-world story of a client she named Amira, who turned a period of career stagnation into a launchpad for personal growth and career pivot. Practical t...

You Are the Greatest Project 2026 In this solo episode of The Ways To Change Your Workplace Podcast, Prina Shah explores why you are the most important project you’ll ever work on. She discusses the difference between survival mode and true leadership, the importance of self-development at work, and practical self-coaching strategies to foster personal and professional growth. Brina shares her own weekly self-coaching questions and introduces her free Self-Coaching Guide to help listeners re...

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 alcoholism or domestic violence. My story is one I haven't told many. Michelle, my client, asked me why I do what I do a while ago. She wanted to know what motivates me to work with organisations to develop their people, teams and cultures. I gave her the most generic resp...

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 each of us creates impact every day, no matter where we are in our career journey. She reflects on key questions we should all be asking ourselves: How do I want to be remembered in my workplace? What kind of influence am I leaving behind? By shifting our perspective on leg...

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: How to Create a Culture that Leaves a Legacy, Prina challenges listeners to shift their focus from mere achievements to building a meaningful impact that transcends daily tasks. Key Takeaways: The Achievement and Legacy Paradox: Success without significance can leave us fe...

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 Meaningful: How to Create a Culture That Leaves a Legacy. In this episode, Prina delves into the heart of the book, exploring its central theme—the Achievement and Legacy Paradox. She talks about the tension between success and fulfillment that many leaders and teams face in the wor...

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 that Leaves a Legacy. Prina shares how her friend, Chris Fenning, used Notebook LM, an A.I tool, to transform her manuscript into an AI-generated conversation. This dynamic dialogue between a male and female bot dives deep into the core themes of her book, including: The A...

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 gossip to you, gossip about you" and "Loose lips sink ships." She highlights why gossip can be detrimental and provides a three-step framework to evaluate whether or not you should engage in a conversation that may be gossip: Is it true? Would you say this to the person direct...

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, own the room—not because of your title, but through intentional actions, thoughtful pauses, and inspiring leadership. These are not just theoretical ideas; they’re techniques Prina has successfully used in her work with top executive teams. Key Takeaways: Enter Like You Belon...

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 significant life events – family planning – and its impact on careers, finances, and emotional well-being. Adil shares practical financial tips for navigating the costs of starting and raising a family, including budgeting for planned and unplanned expenses, stress-testing your...

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 the emotional climate of a team can directly influence workplace culture, productivity, and morale. Key takeaways from this episode: What is emotional contagion?: It's the phenomenon where one person's emotions spread to others, whether positive or negative. Examples of emoti...

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 interviews for the launch of her upcming book Make Work Meaningful she shares this ep. with you too. Join Prina's Book Launch Team Joeri sat down with moi, Prina Shah, a consultant, coach, and expert in organisational development, to dive deep into the complexities of company ...

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 Create a Culture That Leaves a Legacy. Prina shares the inspiration behind her book, rooted in her personal experiences and her father’s challenging work life as a migrant. She reflects on her journey from corporate life to becoming a consultant dedicated to helping workplaces b...

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 is and how it negatively impacts your professional reputation and the trust of your team. She provides actionable advice on how to overcome this challenge and emphasizes the importance of addressing issues head-on for the benefit of yourself, your team, and your organizatio...

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 the Salvation Army. He holds a master's degree in organizational psychology, is a certified change management professional, and the author of "Dancing with Disruption." In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology behind why humans in the workplace resist change, even ...

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 behaviour that silently sabotages workplace harmony. Prina explores the psychological roots of sulking, its impact on personal and professional relationships, and provides actionable strategies to address and overcome this destructive behaviour. Key Takeaways: Definition and...

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 empowers individuals to choose their transition based on financial readiness and personal preferences. Have you ever considered this for yourself? Key Discussion Points: Redefining Retirement: Discover how advancements in healthcare and increased life expectancy are reshaping ...

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 discuss her portfolio career from her journey as an author to her roles as a facilitator, MC, and speaker, Lisa shares invaluable lessons from her diverse career. Key Takeaways: Compassionate Facilitation: The importance of empathy and presence in effective facilitation. ...

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 culture, she emphasizes the challenges that arise when a workplace adopts a "family culture." Tune in to gain valuable insights on creating a positive work environment that fosters growth and success. [00:01:33] Why organizations shouldn't act like a family. [00:08:02] Profess...