The Human-Savvy Podcast
Episodes
Season 3, Episode 9: Special Guest - Nina Bosco
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if the most powerful thing a leader can say is “I don’t have it all figured out”? In this episode, Dr Liv Oginska sits down ...
Season 3, Episode 8: CULTURE RED FLAGS - How to Spot Behaviours That Undermine Psychological Safety
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this Episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma unpack five behavioural red flags that chip away at psychological safety and share practical ways le...
Season 3, Episode 7: EXTRA - "Building a Healthy Workplace Culture - Where to Start?" webinar
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this special episode, you can listen to the audio from the newest leadership webinar published by Human-Savvy.“Building a Healthy W...
Season 3, Episode 6: "They really annoy me!" - handle your emotional reactivity and give feedback appropriately
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textA listener writes in with a relatable issue: a colleague who double-checks everything, asks constant questions, and turns high-stakes wo...
Season 3, Episode 5: Special Guest - Eve Hanks & Claudia Cavalluzzo from MI:RNA Diagnostics
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWant to see how a fast-moving company keeps its soul intact? We sit down with Eve, founder and CEO of MI:RNA Diagnostics, and Claudia, f...
Season 3, Episode 4: Managing High Employee Turnover - “How to take care of the rest of the team when others leave?”
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textA letter from a head nurse in a rural hospital lands on the Human-Savvy Team's desk: the team has weathered a wave of departures, n...
Season 3, Episode 3: Special Guest - Dr Guy Sandelowsky
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text🎙️ New Episode of the Human-Savvy Podcast is here! This time, I had the honour and joy of interviewing an old friend and a real Dr...
Season 3, Episode 2: “I’m sick of falling behind!” — the Art of Delegating
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text"There aren't enough hours in the day" takes on new meaning when you're expected to fulfill multiple full-time roles...
Season 3, Episode 1: Navigating a Communication Barrier with Your Boss
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe dive into a fascinating workplace dilemma from a professional struggling to connect with her email-only manager who avoids all face-t...
Season 2, Episode 10: Busting Myths - Compassion vs. Empathy
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBONUS EPISODE - Module 5, Lesson 1 from the Human-Savvy Medicine Course (HSMC) >>> (click here to access the full course)IMPORT...
Season 2, Episode 9: Special Guest - Dr Molly McAllister
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text"What got me here isn’t what’s going to get me there. When leaders step into new roles, they need to stop and ask: what behavio...
Season 2, Episode 8: How to Lead a Team of Introverts as an Extrovert
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCommunication breakdowns can feel insurmountable, especially when you're an enthusiastic extrovert leading a team of reserved, anal...
Season 2, Episode 7: 4 Types of Conflict & How To Address Them
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma help a new leader tame a challenging business partnership with a person who resists change and has t...
Season 2, Episode 6: "How can I be more assertive?"
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we answer a letter from an introvert who stepped into a role created specifically to manage strong-willed, independent ...
Season 2, Episode 5: "My team never seem to appreciate my efforts."
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever poured your heart and soul into leading your team, only to feel completely undervalued despite your best efforts? You&apos...
Season 2, Episode 4: "Invisible Wounds: Navigating Passive-Aggressive Workplace Behaviour"
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat do you do when a colleague treats you as if you're invisible? In this deeply relatable episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma unpack a l...
Season 2, Episode 3: "Fertility vs Responsibility - How to Navigate Personal Issues That Impact Work Performance"
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text*TRIGGER WARNING* - in this episode, hosts discuss fertility issues Leadership often requires navigating the delicate balance between c...
Season 2, Episode 2: “Just ignore it!” - toxic positivity and what psychological safety ISN’T
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver had a manager who responds to every problem with "Just think positive!" or "Don't worry about it"? What mi...
Season 2, Episode 1: "Burnout, Boreout & Managing Negative Thoughts"
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when the leader of a healthcare team begins to crumble under the weight of self-doubt? A nursing manager with ten staff mem...
Episode 10 - The Special Guest: Dr Belinda Hopper
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOur special guest today is Dr. Belinda Hopper. She shares her leadership journey as the founding director of Animalius Veterinary Hospi...
Episode 9 -"How can I successfully transition from being a colleague to leading the team?"
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStepping from "one of the team" into a leadership position presents a unique challenge that can leave even the most competent ...
Episode 8 - "The victims of one person’s self-criticism and how to protect everyone involved"
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFew leadership challenges are as demanding as balancing compassion for a struggling team member with the protection of overall team mora...
Episode 7 - "What makes people stay in a workplace?" - The "Triple S" of Employee Retention
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever wondered why one team struggles to keep their members while others thrive under very similar workplace conditions? This ep...
Episode 6 - "The 3-minute De-Monstering Method for managing venting"
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver notice how one person's complaint can spread through your team like wildfire? You're not alone. Workplace venting is a na...
Episode 5 - "How can I motivate my team to try something new?”
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe've all been there – returning from an inspiring conference bubbling with ideas, only to face blank stares and polite nods from...
Episode 4 - “They told me that I’m too emotional to be a good leader.”
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when a leader receives feedback that they're "too emotional" for their role? In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr...
Episode 3 - “Is it the leader’s fault that everyone is leaving?”
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma discuss a letter from a person who has a new manager in the organisation and there has been a vast c...
Episode 2 - “I don’t feel comfortable with the way things are done here.”
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma discuss a letter received from a medical professional who recently joined a new practice. They are c...
Welcome to The Human-Savvy Podcast
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 1 - "You just can't make them happy!"
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma help one of the listeners - a manager of a 20-person team - who struggles with one particular indivi...