This Working Life
Episodes
Cal Newport on why we need to break up with email
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does your inbox make you miserable? Cal Newport walks us through why our relationship with email is dysfunctional and what a world without email look...
Managing yours and others' ADHD to thrive at work
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if ADHD wasn't seen as a deficit or a disorder? What if it's actually harnessed as a superpower? We show how, given the right support and unders...
A Seat at the Table: embracing the power of First Nations representation on your board
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with proud Torres Strait Islander woman (Kubin; Moa Island descendant) Carla McGrath and proud Yorta Yorta man Ian Hamm about what First Nat...
Susan David on Why You Need Emotional Agility at Work
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emotions at work - do you repress or ruminate? Both could be dangerous for your career. Harvard Medical School psychologist Dr Susan David is one of ...
'Mass disabling event': Long COVID is hitting Australian workplaces
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We take a deep dive into this medical mystery and look at how workplaces and individuals can navigate the world of work as they recover from long COV...
From the field to the boardroom: what business can learn from sport
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Teamwork, resilience and grit – just some of the skills from sport that we can all learn from when it comes to our work. So how can the corporate w...
Feeling lonely when working from home? You’re not alone. Here’s how to reconnect.
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not just about getting the job done when we’re working hybridly, it’s about the connections we make. And this has been lost when we’re w...
Finding your flow in hybrid work
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hybrid is here to stay. So, what is pandemic-driven hybrid work doing to our ability to focus and what do we need to do to find that elusive flow sta...
Are family ghosts of the past messing with your career?
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is your role in your family of origin? Jester, responsible one, black sheep or peacemaker, we all have one. But did you know the role you have i...
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Why knowing your personality traits can help improve your work performance and job satisfaction
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Would you call yourself an introvert, or an extrovert? Or are you a bit of both?When it comes to personality traits and states, it’s not black and ...
The power of the first job: Why it’s more important than you think it is
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What was your first job, and what did it teach you?We’re turning back the clocks and heading back into the supermarket and greasy fast-food joints ...
Biohacking your way to your best work
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cryotherapy, sleep apps and binaural beats, are just some or the more than 20 biohacks Lisa Leong uses to perform her best at work. Are they useful o...
Smashing the class ceiling: The invisible barrier to inclusion at work
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Even today, the class you are born into can largely determine your career. Research by Diversity Council Australia shows that more than any other div...
“The CV is dead” - How AI is transforming recruitment
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine you’re applying for a job. You’re asked a few questions and have a conversation online. But it’s not with a human. It’s with a chatbo...
Opportunity knocks in The Great Resignation
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Call it what you like, The Great Resignation, The Great Reshuffle, or even The Great Reimagination, the employment landscape in Australia has changed...
Belonging, inclusion, and connection: The first steps in getting diversity at work right
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s renowned for its multiculturalism. But when it comes to the workplace and leadership positions, that diversity isn’t represented. So,...
'Tick a box' and 'tokenism': We are still getting diversity wrong and it's hurting everyone.
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s renowned for its multiculturalism. But when it comes to the workplace and leadership positions, that diversity isn’t represented. So,...
Managing the Manager's 'Covid Shiftstorm'
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been living through the greatest workplace disruption in generations. Now, two years and counting of Covid here in Australia, that volatility...
Harnessing the power of stress to improve your work and well-being
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all know the impact of stress on our minds and bodies. But it turns out that it’s not the stress itself that’s impacting our health - it’s h...
How to recognise and transform a destructive leader
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What we want in our leaders has evolved; we’ve seen a growing desire for more ethical and empathetic leaders. But destructive leaders are still in ...
The four-day week in 2022: Its global growth and what’s been learned by early adopters
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since the start of the pandemic, the global take-up of the four-day work week has accelerated. We first looked into the pros and cons of the four-day...
"I lost sleep; I'd vomit before going to work." The human cost of bullying in the workplace.
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Workplace bullying is a complex and insidious problem that one in 10 of us in Australia experience at some stage in our careers.We look at the organi...
Zoom Fatigue is real. Here’s how to prevent it
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel exhausted after being on Zoom? You’re not alone. Thanks to COVID-19, we’ve been on Zoom more than ever. From our day-to-day work to m...
Don’t regret your regrets. Use them to work smarter.
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If we confront our regrets and use them as signals, they're a powerful force for working smarter and living better.That’s according to New York Tim...
How to kick your motivation into gear
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Forget what you think you know about motivation.We’ve done the work for you and found some science-based motivation hacks, so you can get the job d...
How to begin: Set yourself a worthy goal
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Resolutions don't work. Set goals the right way. For us to really commit to a goal and achieve it, we should ensure we’re making a ‘worthy’ goa...
Working through life changing ideas via non fiction
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's kickstart this 2022 working life with a few transformative ideas.
Who do you think you are? Reframing imposter syndrome to power, not cripple, your career
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Beauty industry entrepreneur Kate Morris has given her imposter syndrome's voice in her head a name: "That's just Kevin, you can zip it Kevin," she l...
Adam Grant on the power of knowing what you don't know
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stay curious, find comfort in being wrong and create a "challenge circle" of people who actively challenge your beliefs - these are all steps towards...
How to pull off a radical career change at any age, we bust some myths
02 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Changing careers isn’t easy - overcoming inertia is hard and knowing where to start can seem really difficult.Career coach Kate Richardson debunks ...
Harnessing the power of an ancient Maori code to create team spirit
26 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Owen Eastwood shares how the Maori principle of whakapapa has helped create dynamic, inclusive cultures in some of the world's most diverse elite tea...
How to win at work through less, not more, effort
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do more of what matters without burning out. In Effortless Greg McKeown implores us to move away from the cult of busy and overwork. He arg...
Turning hobbies into careers
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you turn a hobby into a career?
Warning! Collaboration overload
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you avoid the stress and burnout from too much collaboration?
Dirty data
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How reliable is that research data you are collecting and analysing?
Play to your strengths with a hyperpersonalised workplace
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How might we individualise our work environment to optimise our performance
Healthy boardroom, healthy workplace
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Board members play a pivotal role in influencing the culture of their organisations.
Decision making — Trust ya gut?
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What role do your organs and the inner workings of your body play when you're making decisions?
Ideas — Let 'em flow
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you willing to recognise that a different way of thinking is required when you're stuck in a rut?
I'm your junior colleague not 'IT' support
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you prove yourself or foster trust when you're seen as just the tech savvy junior or if you haven't worked for an organisation for very long?
Retirement Reimagined
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone wants to stop working when they reach retirement age.
Tapping into our inner captain in times of crisis
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do we tap into our inner captain to better lead ourselves and others in times of crisis?
The pros and pitfalls of secondments
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From finding love to making the incredibly weighty call to lockdown a city, when you put yourself out there and accept a secondment, you never know w...
"Power can be a sword or a torch", women speak out about power at work
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Women at the top of their game share their stories about the good, the bad and the ugly of power in the workplace. And to you blokes out there, this ...
Power makes you more likely to cheat, steal, talk over people and swear at work. Why?
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The cliche of bright red lipstick and shoulder pads as symbols of power for women went out of style in the 80s, thank goodness.But who gets power at ...
Buckle up, The Great Resignation is heading Australia's way
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of quitting your job? Join the club!The COVID pandemic has led to what’s being dubbed The Great Resignation in the US. And apparently this...
A regional cannery led the way with mandating the COVID vaccine, why aren't others following?
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Australians are constantly told the only way out of rolling lockdowns is vaccination. So why aren't most workplaces mandating COVID-19 jabs so everyo...
Cal Newport on a world without email
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does your inbox make you miserable? Is the constant barrage of back and forth emails stopping you from doing deeper, more focussed work you actually ...
How to use music to focus, build teams and avoid burnout in lockdown
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the verge of burnout or feeling disconnected from your workmates? Don't underestimate the power of working music into your workflows and even meet...
How the role of HR is changing and why it matters to you
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do psychometric tests, workers comp and Sydney bin chickens have in common? Well they can be all in a day’s work for human resources professio...
How to pull off a radical career change at any age, we bust some myths
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Changing careers isn’t easy - overcoming inertia is hard and knowing where to start can seem really difficult.Career coach Kate Richardson debunks ...
The power of everyday routines to boost your work life
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Routines and rituals boost productivity and wellbeing - but how? We explore why we need routines and rituals, how to create your own and how they can...
Wake me up in 2022: working through uncertainty fatigue
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling absolutely exhausted at work right now? What you are feeling may be uncertainty fatigue.For ideas on how to work through the overwhel...
How to win at work through less, not more, effort
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do more of what matters without burning out. In Effortless Greg McKeown implores us to move away from the cult of busy and overwork. He arg...
Harnessing the power of an ancient Maori code to create team spirit
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Owen Eastwood shares how the Maori principle of whakapapa has helped create dynamic, inclusive cultures in some of the world's most diverse elite tea...
"You're fired!" Surviving the sack, and the pros and cons of a career break
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What getting sacked taught former journalist Andrea Clarke about future proofing her career and the the pros and cons of a career break.
Who do you think you are? Reframing imposter syndrome to power your career not cripple it
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Beauty industry entrepreneur Kate Morris has given her imposter syndrome's voice in her head a name: "That's just Kevin, you can zip it Kevin," she l...
Who do you think you are? Reframing imposter syndrome to power, not cripple, your career
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Beauty industry entrepreneur Kate Morris has given her imposter syndrome's voice in her head a name: "That's just Kevin, you can zip it Kevin," she l...
Crafting a personal brand at work might feel contrived but it's crucial to your success
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is your personal brand at work? Not sure? And does it matter? Well replace "brand" with "reputation" as our guest entrepreneur and author Dorie ...
State of the union
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are Australian trade unions losing their teeth? Union membership has been in sharp decline for decades. In 1976 just over half of Australia workers w...
COVID-19 vaccinations at work: rights, responsibilities and relationships
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sex, religion and politics have long been hot button topics at work. But in 2021 we can now add another. Vaccinations. So how do we talk about the CO...
Smashing through the class ceiling
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Even today, the class you are born into can largely determine your career. Recent research by Diversity Council Australia found that more than any ot...
Harnessing conflict as a superpower at work
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arguing can actually make teams more innovative and productive. Yes really. According to journalist and writer Ian Leslie, not rocking the boat may m...
Taming the advice monster to coach more effectively at work
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coaching is not just for leaders but we should all become "coach like", according to Michael Bungay Stanier. Michael knows a thing or two about what ...
"You need us": why over 50s need to be "old and bold" to fight ageism at work
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How old is "old" at work and why are some employers admitting they are reluctant to hire older workers in spite of Australia facing a skills shortage...
We aren't learning on the job, are micro-credentials the answer?
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Even though the majority of workers are concerned that they don't have the skills required for the future, a recent national survey has revealed that...