This episode is a must-listen for any employees or employers wanting to learn more about what they can do to create a diverse, inclusive, and engaged workforce. Lyndal Hamwood is the founder of (ide)ate studio, a DEI consultancy working with bu

Season 2 Episode 7: On for-purpose career paths, taking accountability for your own growth, and how even the most senior amongst us get imposter syndrome

Oct 23rd, 2023 42m 4s

I adored this conversation - Anat Hassner is an incredibly impressive Chief People Officer at a large Australian non profit. A PHD in change management, time spent in academia and a hugely successful corporate career which has seen her work shi

Season 2 Episode 6: On moving to the other side of the world, personal growth & all things working in recruitment

Aug 16th, 2023 41m 37s

Today I am very excited to take this episode inside the Lotus People Sydney HQs. My guests today are Chloe Jones and Iona Colville. Chloe is a temporary recruitment consultant here at Lotus and Iona has recently been promoted to Divisional Mana

Season 2 Episode 5: On the importance of investing in your career, learning to say no and how to turn your side hustle into a full time gig!

Jul 3rd, 2023 47m 40s

I LOVED chatting with Rachael - I think this is an amazing podcast for anyone in our EA community, but good for all!Rachael has had an impressive Executive Assistant career supporting executives across London, Dubai and Melbourne. After many ye

Season 2 Episode 4: On lessons in leadership, being courageous in your career and in business and the importance of self reflection in order to be happy with Ez Khan

May 4th, 2023 42m 46s

After an unplanned hiatus, When Work Isn’t Work is back! We sat down with the gorgeous soul that is Ez Khan! Ez is a star of the recruitment industry, an entrepreneur with endless creative ideas and someone who has been courageous at every stag

Season 2 Episode 3: On mindset shifts, maintaining high-performance, and battling burnout

Jan 31st, 2023 50m 20s

This is a must-listen for anyone thinking about hanging onto to the Christmas break zen into the new year. An expert in neuroscience, high performance and burnout prevention, I hung on every word that Vanessa Bennett had to say! Vanessa is a h

Season 2 Episode 2: On authenticity at work, the importance of connection and not letting life happen to you

Dec 26th, 2022 45m 29s

I loved this chat! Natalie is such an impressive human - she has been a CEO of a tech start up, Chief People Officer, hosts her own podcast, has just started a big new role within government, has started a number of side hustles, and is also st

Season 2 Episode 1: On understanding what’s important to you in your career and life, how much sales has changed and why a recession can be an opportunity with Abbie White, Founder of Sales Redefined.

Dec 9th, 2022 44m 38s

Abbie is a force of nature. After a highly successful corporate career in sales, Abbie founded her own consultancy focusing on educating businesses and effective selling and why “sales” isn’t a dirty word. This is a must-listen to anyone in bus

Mental Health Series 4: On the importance of genuine corporate social responsibility, why we need to do more & managing your energy to prevent burnout.

Nov 30th, 2022 55m 5s

I loved this conversation with Josh - he is a high energy, passionate advocate for mental health awareness, diversity (and representation) and inclusion and openly shares his journey living with ADHD and as part of the queer community. As self

Mental Health Series 3: On the importance of education around workplace mental health awareness, preventing burnout and how the conversation has shifted post pandemic with counsellor, Sinead Newman

Nov 1st, 2022 57m 53s

In this episode, I am joined by Sinead Newman, a mental health first aid practitioner, counsellor and business owner. Sinead has had an impressive career dedicated to supporting people and businesses in managing their mental health. This conver

Mental Health Series 2: On hormones, the female cycle, neurodivergence and why we should be talking about these topics in relation to work and mental health with Laura Hopes

Oct 21st, 2022 1h 3m

It's Mental Health Awareness Month!I am excited to share that we are doing a 4 part mini-series to raise awareness for mental health month in Australia.For our second episode, we are welcoming back Laura Hopes to the podcast! Our most downloade

Mental Health Series 1: On managing success and wellness, workplace burnout and a birdseye view into the businesses with the best people-first initiatives with Michelle Barrett and Eva Child

Oct 12th, 2022 45m 49s

It's Mental Health Awareness Month!I am excited to share that we are doing a 4 part mini-series to raise awareness for mental health month in Australia. For our first episode, I am thrilled to welcome our very own Eva Child (Principal Consulta

Episode 10: On women in media, why University isn’t always the best path, trusting your instincts, and pursuing your passions with Bek Day, podcaster & journalist

Sep 20th, 2022 54m 50s

I LOVED this conversation! Bek is as warm and hilarious as she is intelligent! Bek Day is a successful freelance writer and journalist and a podcast host of amazing podcast - I Swear I Never on news.com.au. Grabbing her on a short visit to Sydn

Episode 9: On squeezing the juice out of life, pivoting and shifting in business and the power of consistency in recruitment and in life with Sean Anderson, CEO/ Founder @ Hoxo Media

Sep 13th, 2022 55m 27s

On today's episode of When Work Isn't Work, we welcome Sean Anderson, CEO and Founder of Hoxo Media!An episode that will be of particular interest to anyone within the recruitment industry, this was a great chat with Sean. He embodies personal

Episode 8: On employee wellbeing, mental health at work, preventing workplace burnout and pivoting from corporate to a start up with Danielle, Founder @ Pioneera

Sep 7th, 2022 53m 37s

Today, my guest is Danielle Whitford from Pioneera - Pioneer is a start-up tech business who have created technology to identify burnout before it happens!Adopted by some of Australia’s biggest businesses, Danielle and the team are bringing the

Episode 7: On creating an online presence, understanding people's passions, and having a flexible working environment with Luke Shepherd, Recruitment Lead @ Hubspot

Aug 30th, 2022 43m 56s

My guest for today's episode is Luke Shepherd, the recruitment team lead at Hubspot, an American software business. Luke has embraced the new way of working and leverages his strong personal brand online to recruit the best talent for Hubspot.

Episode 6: On tech start-ups, people-centric leadership, and the importance of remote working with Alex Hattingh, Chief People Officer @ Employment Hero

Aug 17th, 2022 34m 21s

My guest today is the incredible Alex Hattingh, Chief People Officer of Employment Heroes, and a passionate advocate of people-first leadership and the future of remote working. In this conversation, Alex and I talked about how happy employees

Episode 5: On surrendering, living courageously, and overcoming imposter syndrome with Dr Margie Warrell, Leadership Coach

Aug 9th, 2022 31m 7s

My guest today is the best selling author, podcaster and TedX speaker, Dr Margie Warrell.A global authority on living bravely, Dr Margie joined me from the States to discuss topics that she has dedicated her career to; courage and bravery. I hu

Episode 4: On financial wellness, ambition, and working in a purpose-led way with Glen Hare, Co-founder @ Fox & Hare

Jul 25th, 2022 43m 13s

My guest on today’s podcast is the ever-impressive Glen Hare of Fox & Hare. Glen and his team run a purpose-led financial advisory that supports young members, advocates for financial wellness and literacy, and who have the vision to get young

Episode 3: On the joys of working in flow state and identifying what your strengths are with Erin Evans, Co-founder @ Firesoft People & Intelligen

Jul 19th, 2022 54m 2s

My guest today is the formidable Erin Evans. Erin has run businesses since her early twenties and currently leads one of Sydney’s leading tech recruitment agencies. An inspiring female leader within a heavily male-dominated world, Erin leans in

Episode 2: People experience, values-based work and the power of your tribe with Charlotte Anderson, Talent Attraction Lead @ Canva

Jul 11th, 2022 45m 40s

I ADORED this conversation! Charlotte Anderson, the Talent Attraction Lead at tech giant, Canva, is an articulate, passionate, and values-based leader who speaks about what it's like to secure your dream role at one of the world’s most exciting

Episode 1: Intuition, setting boundaries and saying yes to opportunities with Laura Hopes, Founder @ HopesConsult

Jul 1st, 2022 49m 13s

My guest today is Laura Hopes. Laura is a serial entrepreneur with multiple businesses under her belt. She is my Lotus People co-founder, a yoga teacher, a consultant, a strategist, a thought leader within the recruitment industry in Australia

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