Episodes

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?" In today's episode, we'll be discussing the concept of "busyness" and how it can impact productivity and fulfillment in the workplace. Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and constantly busy at work, but not making much progress on the things that truly matter? It's t...

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 to consider the both… About today’s episode: Today I chat with my friend, Lorissa Garcia, all the way from Melbourne. Lorissa specialises as a Coach & Facilitator in the space of Leadership & Culture, Lorissa partners with leaders, organisations and teams, provoking tho...

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 usually people who have created a damn fine subculture! So I am talking subcultures with you... I start by defining what we mean by work culture and subculture. Work culture refers to the values, beliefs, behaviors, and practices that shape the environment and experience ...

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! Have you tried to truly learn someone's story? Listen in to my story and why I created the Ways to Change the Workplace Movement here - trigger warning: my story consists of domestic violence and alcoholism. Learn more about your host Prina Shah and the Ways to Change the...

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 yourself holding back or feeling uncomfortable sharing and connecting to your background because of negative or passive past experiences? What are some reasons that people in your workplace might not speak up and share their lived experience? What is the difference between p...

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 cute selfies and long lunches and breakfast events, which raises awareness but does not address the intersectionality of women's experiences. She suggests that organizations need to recognize the unique experiences of women from different backgrounds, support the needs of marg...

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 the next opportunity! Many people don't consider doing an audit of their professional network. The ones who do are the ones who tend to succeed - you can't do it alone after all! Learn more about your host Prina Shah and the Ways to Change the Workplace Movement! Work...

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 change? How can you use the ripple effect to establish clarity, drive change and create team momentum and morale? Is it effective to voluntell or accept volunteer change champions to assist in change roll-outs? About today’s episode: Today I chat with Brendon Baker who is b...

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 improving employee engagement. By providing opportunities for learning, embracing a growth mindset, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, you can create a workplace that values and supports the development of all employees. Here are some tips for creating a le...

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 hardest things some of my past Coachees have found. Once you nail the art of introducing others, it will immensely help you to connect with others. Have you considered how you introduce others? Learn more about your host Prina Shah and the Ways to Change the Workp...

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 and rely on? What is leadership identity, and how do you create a workplace culture where leadership mindset is encouraged? Why is hierarchical leadership selection a flawed approach? About today’s episode: Today I chat with Dr Darja Kragt. Dr Darja is a lecturer in wor...

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. Optimizing Your Organizational Culture Through Clear Communication Many executives fail to effectively communicate effectively, leading to a breakdown in collaboration and understanding within the organization. I'll be sharing tips on how to set clear expectations, encourage op...

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 one of the hardest things some of my past Coachees have found. Once you nail the art of introducing yourself, it will immensely help you build your professional brand. Have you considered how you introduce yourself? Learn more about your host Prina Shah and the Ways to C...

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 workplace thrive without a framework for decision-making and success? Do you really know how to lead clear and effective meetings? About today’s episode: Today I chat with Ann Latham. Known widely as the Queen of Clarity, is the author of The Power of Clarity, which we will ...

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 about breaking of trust in a workplace... I regularly talk about the concept of positional power that you hold in the workplace. If you break trust of your team, peers, colleagues, leaders, stakeholders +++ it's going to: Impact your professional brand negatively. Leave ...

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 pondering on for a while. In the workplace, it is because many have not been trained on how to deliver feedback effectively - without the special sh1t sandwich formula... I have a simple and super effective formula to get you to be bold in giving and seeking constructive ...

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 make your work life matter more… About today’s episode: Today I chat with Tammy Gooler Loeb, the author of Work from the Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common Obstacles and Design a Career That Fulfills You. I speak with Tammy about: Work from the Inside Out – Designing a ...

Trigger warning for anyone affected by alcoholism or domestic violence. My story is one I haven't told anyone. Michelle, my client, recently asked me why I do what I do. She wanted to know what motivates me to work with organisations to develop their people, teams and cultures. I gave her the most generic response because I didn't know how to articulate my story. My story begins with finding my Poppa's (Dad's) dead body in January 2000. My life has never been the same since. That event ha...

Influence like an influencer! View the youtube version here! Have you conducted a skills audit on the way that you influence others? Do you influence others using friendliness? bargaining? reasoning? use of power? anger? assertiveness? or coalition building? There's many ways in which you can influence others. Try, doing an influencing skills audit this week and see the techniques that you are repeatedly using. Find out what you need to use more of and less of. Work with Prina - email her! ...

4 Types of Organisational Change! Refer to the YouTube training video link to accompany this podcast episode. Are your organisation's change efforts resulting in: A sinking ship. People flying blind. Are people onboard and ready to take flight. Or is it simply plain sailing? I have seen all 4 play out in workplaces. If you want to develop your organisational cultures so change isn't painful, let's talk! Contact me via the below details. Work with Prina - email her! Subscribe to Prina’s mo...

Cheer Up: Is Toxic Positivity Ruining Your Culture? How can you find ways to change the workplace culture if you find yourself in an environment of toxic positivity? How can you create an environment where depth of conversation can exist in place of toxic positivity, when it comes to emotional intelligence in the workplace? How can you interpret the value of negative emotions as data in order to achieve your organisation’s ultimate goals during change projects? About today’s episode: Today ...

Detachment. It is the trait of Zen Masters and you can learn it too! A lot of the toxic team issues I have helped rectify have been the result of people holding on to grudges, past traumas and work place wrongs. You know holding onto such things can affect you mentally and physically? Learn to how let go of unnecessary stuff in this episode! Work with Prina - email her! Subscribe to Prina’s monthly-ish newsletter. Help yourself to free stuff! Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your...

Are you an inclusive leader? I have had the pleasure of supporting many CEOs and senior leaders to become more inclusive and I share practical tips with you! The way you include your people will impact the way you are perceived and trusted. Subscribe to Prina’s monthly-ish newsletter Email Prina with your query I share examples of what you can do to be more inclusive. More about your host, Prina Shah: We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make you...

Have you noticed something about the best leaders at your workplace? What is it about them that makes them the best? Is it technical knowledge? Is it their leadership skills? Or could it be that they take you on a journey… Subscribe to Prina’s monthly-ish newsletter Work with Prina - email her! Help yourself to free stuff! About today’s episode: Today I speak with Author Jamie Dixon about How Leaders Speak the Language of the Mind More about Jamie: Jamie Dixon is the Author of 3 Books: - The ...