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Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastOwning our future – taking responsibility for a thriving futureIn this session I'm joined by Kerstin Andlaw as part of our Women at Work series. Kerstin Andlaw is founder of TAO Consulting and consultant coach with deep expertise in company culture, self-organisation, and transformational leadership. She has worked across diverse industries, helping organisations create engaged, high-performing environments where individuals and teams can thrive.In this session, we’ll explore how accountability – not as a burden, but as agency – can dismantle outdated power structures, unlock potential, and create workplaces where both individuals and the collective can thrive. As women, how we engage with power, leader...2025-05-0823 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastNavigating the unknown: Why the future of work requires courage, curiosity & co-creationIn this session I'm joined by Nora Fleischhut as part of our Women at Work series. Passionate about helping people and organizations discover more adaptive, soulful, and joyful ways of working, Nora supports the transition from old to new paradigms as a New Work & Transformation Consultant. In Nora’s session we’ll be diving into navigating the unknown. We often wait for certainty before we act, but real transformation begins when we dare to explore the unknown. How can embracing curiosity, experimentation, and community help us design better ways of working and living?2025-05-0814 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastHarnessing Feminine Power: Owning Your Presence, Purpose & PassionIn this session I'm joined by Sophie Bryan as part of our Women at Work series. Sophie Bryan is a Workplace Culture & Human Experience Specialist with a twist. She’s also qualified in Human Sexuality, a sex/life coach, burlesque dancer and runs her own burlesque dance school.Sophie will be talking to us about how to harness the inner feminine sensual (sexual) power and energy to so as to show up and own who we are, do great work that fulfils us, & create amazing relationships. Please note topics on sex and body dy...2025-04-2242 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastSix good questions to open up a system to expansive changeIn this session I'm joined by Esmee Wilcox as part of our Women at Work Series. Esmee is an award-winning systems change practitioner. In this session, Esmee will open up her treasure trove of practices from across sustainability science, futures thinking, and social movement-building to inspire our collective imagination and action as leading-edge change-makers.https://www.socially-adept.co.uk/ Discover more about Lizzie; https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/ https://libertymind.co.uk/ 2025-04-1532 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastRewriting the Workplace NarrativeIn this session I'm joined by Emma Humphrey as part of our women at work series.Emma is a therapeutic coach and hypnotherapist for heart-led women. In this conversational session, myself and Emma, will be challenging workplace mindsets.From the unspoken rules to the deeply ingrained biases, workplace conditioning has shaped how women see themselves and their potential. In this transformative webinar, we’ll uncover how patriarchal narratives hold women back—and, more importantly, how to challenge and rewrite them. Join us for an empowering discussion on shifting mindsets, reclaiming your voice, and rede...2025-04-0736 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastIntroducing Women at WorkAcross March, I hosted the Women at Work webinar series, celebrating International Women’s Day and igniting real change in workplaces and communities. For this season you'll hear the recorded webinar sessions which included talks and conversations exploring bold ideas and actionable strategies. Dive into discussions on harnessing feminine power, influencing policy, and driving equity where it matters most. Whether you’re a leader, advocate, or ally, these conversations will equip you to challenge the status quo and create meaningful progress. Let’s celebrate, connect, and activate change—together. Get in touch; https://www.link...2025-04-0709 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastSeason 13 Wrap-up | five themes, Season 14 reveal and new things startingThat's a wrap a for season 13 with Maverick Founders. In this wrap-up episode I share the five themes that emerged from the conversations over the season, and reveal what to expect from Season 14 landing in Spring 2025. (ps. It's big!)
And share a fun new project I'm kick-starting.
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/ 2024-11-2623 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastA Philosophy for Life & Work with Co-Founder Tom Van Der LubbeIn this episode I chat with Tom Van Der Lubbe co-founder of mortgage advice service Viisi. As a self-organising company based in the Netherlands, Tom share’s the Viisi journey and his philosophical approach to work and life that makes this way of operating a fulfilling and meaningful part of everyone’s life at Viisi. It’s a deep and reflective conversation that asks the much bigger questions of why we organise the way we do.
Discover more about Visii;
https://www.viisi-expats.nl/
Discover more about Lizzie; 2024-11-1850 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastMaking Our Own Way: Self-management to Steward-ownership with Charlottee Van LeeuwenIn today’s episode I’m joined by Charlotte Van Leeuwen, who founded Bord&Stift in the Netherlands, an agency for visual communication, which transformed into a self-managing steward-owned organisation. Charlotte now works at Energized.org where she enjoys sharing her experiences in self-organisation with other entrepreneurs. Together we dive into her journey from physics and astronomy to entrepreneurship, the discovery of self-organisation, and the trials and challenges of the evolving into a self-managing entity.
Connect with Charlotte on LinkedIn;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottevanleeuwen
Discover more about Lizzie;
h...2024-11-1144 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastDefault to Open: The Horizontal Organisation with CEO Bomee JungIn this episode I chat with CEO & Co-Founder of Cadence OneFive Bomee Jung about their choice to become a horizontal organisation. Bomee share’s the experiences that led to their alternative way of working, the practices they’ve adopted, and shares openly her personal experience of being neurodiverse and the impact this way of working has had on her relationships with her team. It’s bold and honest conversation that gives a clear link between purpose and governance.
Connect with Bomee on LinkedIn;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bomee/
Di...2024-11-0449 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastFrom Soul Searching to Self-Management with Natacha NeumannIn this episode I’m joined by Founder and Entrepreneur Natacha Neumann. When Natacha founded her children’s food brand in Germany she realised there had to be a better way of operating. After some soul searching and exploring alternative management structures, Natacha introduced self-management into her company. In this conversation Natacha takes us through her founder journey, and how she evolved Erdbar into a self-managing entity.
Connect with Natacha on LinkedIn;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/natacha-neumann-333b19/
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedi...2024-10-2846 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastBreaking the Norms with CEO Pieter Jelle De BrueIn this episode I’m joined Pieter Jelle De Brue, CEO of Leuven-based digital company Statik. As a founder Pieter always felt there was a better way to do things in his business, and after a few catalysts they decided to look at different ways of working. Statik has been using self-management principles for almost 12 years. In our conversation Pieter shares what started the journey, some of their practices and the experience of a founder finally finding the time and space to make big difference in his company and community.
Connect wit...2024-10-2142 min
The Halo WayNo Hierarchy: Self-Managed Organisations with Lizzie BentonIs it possible to run an organisation free of hierarchy and bureaucracy?
Lizzie Benton, founder of Liberty Mind and a progressive culture coach, is dedicated to helping organisations thrive by breaking free from outdated processes. In this episode, we explore how a more progressive work environment can lead to greater job satisfaction and personal growth, as well as the realities of transitioning from a traditional organisation to one that operates without hierarchy and bureaucracy.
0:00 - Intro
02:05 - Alternative approaches to work
12:28 - The future of progression at work (career pathway & job crafting)
15:22 - Maverick! and the Semco-style institute
22:23...2024-08-2933 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastS12 Wrap-up | Culture projects and ponderingsIn this episode I wrap-up season 12, and start to explore the themes for season 13. What will you choose?
I also share some ponderings from recent culture projects and the things I've experienced as a culture coach.
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/ 2024-04-2925 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastThe true value of workplace happinessIn this episode I’m joined by Happiness Expert Nic Marks to talk about happiness at work. Happiness can feel intangible, but in this conversation Nic shares the data and insights about how we can measure happiness at work, and the elements that organisations often miss. After the conversation you might just look at happiness at work in a totally new light, and have some practical ways in which you can create a better business for everyone involved.
Discover more about Nic;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksnic/
Dis...2024-04-2242 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastThe abundant organisations - A collective mindset shiftIn this episode I’m joined by Angelique Slob from Hello Monday Club. Angelique is a former HR executive and an organisational sociologist who now dedicates her work on new ways of working, and shaping the leaders of the future. In this conversation Angelique shares with us her approach to creating an abundant organisation, starting with abundance mindset.
Discover more about Angelique;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeliqueslob/
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/ 2024-04-1537 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastEgo in the workplaceDoes an egoless workplace really exist? And how do we talk about egos when they show up?
In this episode I’m joined by Tanner Chambers, a business and leadership professional in the non-profit sector, as we wrestle with ego in the workplace and get to grips with both the good and bad sides of ego.
Discover more about Tanner and his work;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanner-c-90278015a/
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libert...2024-04-0852 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastDisrupting false harmony and reframing conflictWhat’s going unsaid in your culture?
In this episode I’m joined by Richard Wood, organisational design and transformation Partner at The Ready, to talk about false harmony and our need to reframe conflict at work. In this conversation Richard gives a beautifully honest, and practical approach to how we can disrupt false harmony, and stop pretending that everything’s ok, when it’s not.
Discover more about Richard and The Ready;
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-j-wood
https://www.theready.com/
Discover m...2024-04-0138 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastMaking true creativity part of your cultureCompanies talk a big talk when it comes to creativity and innovation - but is it true creativity?
In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Dave Hall as he shares with us the true essence of creativity and how to truly practice creative thinking in our organisations. Dave is an experienced Chief Executive, having operated across a number of science and engineering-based organisations. He has an innate passion for driving innovation and has developed a unique approach to using some most unusual creativity techniques to both embed and then drive the innovation process. Dave set up the I...2024-03-2541 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastNavigating Uncertainty | from anxiety to opportunityIn this episode I’m joined by human scientist and Uncertainty Expert, Katherine Templar Lewis. As a human scientist Katherine’s work spans behavioural psychology, neuroscience, neuroaesthetics and cognition. Over the past few years Katherine has partnered with Sam Conniff to create the Uncertainty Experts, a programme designed to help build resilience and tools to navigate uncertainty. In this episode Katherine shares her knowledge on uncertainty, how our gut instinct is a super power, and how learning to journey with uncertainty brings about huge opportunities.
Discover more about Uncertainty Experts
Website: https://www.u...2024-03-1838 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastThe perpetual state of becomingIn this episode I’m joined by Cat Barnard, Co-Founder of Working the Future. In this conversation we dive into the forces that influence us and how knowing what to do, and why to do it, can feel anxiety-inducing. We consider whether our obsession with social media will help or hinder our growth, the meaning of purpose, and reflect on the reality that we are in a perpetual state of becoming.
Discover more about Cat and Working the Future;
Website: https://workingthefuture.com/
Twitter: @cat_pearce71
LinkedIn: https://www...2024-03-1151 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastSeason 12 Intro | Making the Intangible, tangibleIn this kick-off introduction to season 12 I share the theme of the season, alongside some personal news and events that have been keeping me busy.
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is supporting Teal Around the World;
https://www.tealaroundtheworld.com/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/supportTATWHybridConference?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer 2024-03-0428 min
The 9am WineEpisode 16: Crafting Purposeful Workplaces: Navigating Culture, Generations, and Roadblocks with Lizzie BentonIn this episode, join Ian and special guest Lizzie Benton, a renowned culture specialist dedicated to fostering purpose-driven workplaces and empowering autonomous teams. Delve into the intricate realm of organisational culture as Ian and Lizzie unravel the secrets to building a positive company culture from the ground up.Through their insightful conversation, they explore the dynamic landscape of generational differences within teams and offer practical strategies for effectively managing and leveraging these diversities. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, discover how understanding generational nuances can transform team dynamics and foster collaboration.Website: https://libertymind.co...2024-02-1258 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastSeason 11 Wrap-up | Culture news and doing the workIt's the final episode of Season 11. In this wrap-up session I share a few culture news snippets that are getting me hot under the collar, and I share some of the key learnings from the season.
Discover more about Lizzie;
Email - lizzie@libertymind.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is sponsored by Semco Style UK;
https://www.semcostyle.co.uk/ 2023-11-1326 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastCan Buurtzorg work in the UK?In this episode I’m joined by Brendan Martin leader of Buurtzorg UK&IE. As the global icon of self-management, and progressive approaches to healthcare, Buurtzorg has seen phenomenal success in The Netherlands. But can that success be replicated in the UK? In this conversation Brendan shares the challenges of bringing Buurtzorg into the UK market, and the success stories of how this common sense approach to giving people trust and freedom creates a greater impact for all.
Discover more about Buurtzorg UK&IE;
https://www.buurtzorg.org.uk/
2023-11-0642 min
Interaction's ThrivalismWhat's What in Workplace Culture - With Lizzie BentonIn this episode Toby talks with fellow workplace culture podcast host Lizzie Benton. Lizzie hosts the "Make It Thrive" podcast and is "a curious explorer for better ways of working."They discuss what they've learned since diving headfirst into workplace culture, touching on topics such as the role of middle-manager, useless workplace culture initiatives and planning for alien invasions. Check out the podcast or just read the full transcript. Find more from Lizzie here: Liberty Mind | Adopt Progressive Ways of WorkingMake It Thrive: The Company Culture Podcast In th...2023-10-2434 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastLiving the Semco Style philosophySemco Style Institute is grounded in the pioneering approach to democratic management from the Brazilian entrepreneur Ricardo Semler. Ricardo and Semco gained international recognition for their groundbreaking approach to management, and they're now spreading this way of working through Semco Style Institute, helping companies all over the world. Today I'm joined by Daphne and Christiaan from the global team to share how they're living the Semco Style philosophy.
Discover more about Semco;
www.semcostyle.com
Discover more about Lizzie;
Email - lizzie@libertymind.co.uk
h...2023-10-1643 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastFrom knowing, doing, to being self-managed at PTHRIn this episode I’m joined by Kirsten Buck, Chief Futures Officer at PTHR. PTHR is a connected, collaborative enterprise of conscious business activists. With audacious dreams framed by their mission: Better business for a better world. PTHR is a self-managed enterprise, and today Kirsten shares the practices and the ways of operating that shape how they work together at PTHR.
Discover more about PTHR;
https://pthr.co.uk/
Discover more about Lizzie;
Email - lizzie@libertymind.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/li...2023-10-0936 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastAn organic evolution to self-managementIn this episode I’m joined Maria-Jose from Kubadili where self-management isn’t just something they’ve implemented, but something they continuously practice and share with their own partners. Maria-Jose shares how self-management became an organic next step after their adoption of Agile methodologies, and the mindset they take for continuous experimentation.
Discover more about Kubadili;
www.kubadili.org
Discover more about Lizzie;
Email - lizzie@libertymind.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
BreatheHR x Lizzie Benton Cocre...2023-10-0235 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastRedefining Growth: Intentional choices about how we workIn this episode I'm joined by Tom Haczewski, the founder of The User Story. Tom has a unique approach to how he is building his business, because it starts with an ethos around human sustainability. In this conversation we chat about the outdated mindset of growth for growths sake, and how with a vision in mind The User Story is about intentional choices about how we work.
Find more about Tom and The User Story;
https://www.theuserstory.com/
Discover more about Lizzie;
Email - lizzie@libertymind.co.uk...2023-09-2542 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastSmall charity, big heart: Inside Indigo Volunteers, a self-managed charityIn this episode I’m joined by Founder and CEO of Indigo Volunteers Holly Penalver. Without realising it, Holly created a self-managed charity, and in this session we share how her common sense and trust approach led the charity to work in this progressive way. Holly takes us inside the inner workings of how Indigo works as a self-managed charity, with all the highs and challenges of the journey.
Find more about Indigo Volunteers;
Website: www.indigovolunteers.org
Twitter: @indigovolunteer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indigovolunteers/
Ins...2023-09-1138 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastMade Without Managers. A story of a self-managing workplace.In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Philippa Kindon and Ruth Waterfield to discuss what's it like at Mayden, a UK tech company who is self-managing. Philippa and Ruth share the highs and lows of what it's like to work at Mayden, and how self-management comes to life in their organisation.
Find more about Mayden’s way working;
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-Without-Managers-self-managing-workplace/dp/1912300508
Discover more about Lizzie;
Email - lizzie@libertymind.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https...2023-09-1141 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastSeason 11 Intro | Progressive companies, project updates and Q&ASeason 11 has arrived and this season I'm putting the spotlight on progressive companies who are doing things differently. I share why I wanted to get under the bonnet of those doing culture in a truly different way. I also answer some of your questions, and share an update on my latest culture projects.
Connect with me on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
Check out my work;
https://libertymind.co.uk/
2023-09-0430 min
Work PunksLizzie Benton on Change, AI and moreColin Newlyn (Decrapify Work), Ben Simpson (VitalOrg) and Paul Jansen (Trust Works) discuss news, developments and innovations from the world of work. This time with special guest Lizzie Benton of Liberty Mind. The 2023 Gallup survey on employee engagement rears its head in this latest episode, and make Lizzie and our Punks wonder why we in the UK fail to learn from better performers. Changing our ways seems hard but why is that, and which approaches would be more likely to succeed? And should Artificial Intelligence be seen as a threat or a potential ally in...2023-07-2436 min
Sheep Dip with Raising the BaaWorkplace Wellness - Lizzie Benton, Liberty Mind UKWhat struck ewe most from this episode - and why?Lizzie Benton describes herself as a 'progressive culture coach'. Her business Liberty Mind helps its clients to adopt an alternative way of working that unleashes people to create their best work.In this episode Lizzie shares her thoughts on the world of wellbeing in the workplace - or not 'wellbeing' perhaps.For example:- it's NOT a separate entity, a label which can come across as patronising or condescending- it's NOT always something for which the HR department s...2023-07-0534 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastCo-creation, participation, and navigating cultureOn this week’s episode I’m joined by Co-founders of Happy Hq, and the hosts of the culture shock podcast Janine Jacobs and Louisa Mordaunt. Today we’re talking all about co-creation of culture, and what gets in the way of businesses embracing a more people-focussed workplace, and how we can go about creating workplaces where people can participate in shaping work. Something I love about Janine and Louisa’s approach is the fact they’ve tried and tested everything they do, which means they truly know how to help companies make those shifts.
Discover...2023-04-2444 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastThe WorkTripp story, ditching boring boardrooms and creating epic offsitesIn episode we’re talking about company offsets. To help us think differently about offsites I’m joined by Sophie Bailey and Sally Page from WorkTripp. If you haven’t discovered WorkTripp yet, it’s a marketplace to find memorable venues, inspirational speakers, meaningful experiences and curated specialists to help you achieve your offsite goals. Together Sophie and Sally are the dream team behind WorkTripp who have a background in tech and B2B community building. I know that what they share will inspire you to make your next offsite epic.
Discover more about WorkTrip...2023-04-1739 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastFutures work, exploring change together, and developing the ability to adaptToday I’m joined by futurist Esemee Wilcox. Esmee was one of 8 global futurists given the Emerging Fellow award by the Association for Professional Futurists in 2019, and is committed to making Futures work accessible to people for global and local challenges. Esemee makes futures work practical so in today’s conversation we’re going to give you something to take-away and put into action. If working on future challenges in your organisation feels overwhelming, this session will really help you to explore the future in a relevant and practical way.
Discover more about Esmee;
We...2023-04-1037 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastPatterns in progressive organisations, complexity and new ways of workingOn today’s episode I’m joined by Mark Eddleston, New Ways of Working nerd, consultant, facilitator and trainer. Mark has been on my list to have on the podcast for a while now as I’m a big fan of his playbook, and for the way he constantly asks the big questions about new ways of working.
For years Mark has been practising progressive ways of working and first came across new ways of working in New Zealand in 2015 after spending a frustrating decade in traditional workplaces. It was the first time he found consistent fulfilment in work...2023-04-0342 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastWorkstyle: A revolution for wellbeing, productivity and societyToday I’m joined by Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst, co-authors of Workstyle: A Revolution for Wellbeing, Productivity and SocietyLizzie Penny and Alex Hirst are friends, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. They have been leading the Workstyle Revolution for a decade, co-founding a social enterprise, Hoxby, in 2014 to prove the concept. They have helped thousands of workstylers around the world to set, project and respect their own workstyles, and are conducting pioneering research into the link between autonomy, productivity and wellbeing. In this episode we explore Workstyle and how it can be adopted by teams and individuals.
Discover more ab...2023-03-2740 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastProgressive work communitiesIn this episode I’m joined by Perry Tims to chat about progressive work communities. Perry has over 30 years of experience in business change and performance with the last 20 being in HR/Organisation Development. He ranked Number 1 in HR's Most Influential Thinkers 2022 (his 5th inclusion in that list), is a 4x Guest Professor, a 2x author and 2x TEDx speaker.
Perry founded People and Transformational HR 10 years ago and the venture is now a Certified BCorporation, a Certified Freedom-Centred WorldBlu listed organisation, a Gold Standard 4-day Working Week, a Living Wage employer and a Climate Positive enterprise....2023-03-2038 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastNeuroaesthetics, self-leadership and continuous curiosityIn this episode I’m joined by Samantha Clarke, happiness consultant, global change maker, TEDX Speaker and Author of Love or Leave It: How to be happy at work. Together we talk about the importance of self-leadership in all of us, what companies are still getting wrong when it comes to company culture, and the exploration of neuroaesthetics.
Find more about Samantha;
https://www.samanthaand.co/
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is sponsored by Semco Style UK...2023-03-1340 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastS10 Intro, catalysts for change, wholeness and telling everybody everythingSeason 10 is finally here! In this intro session I share the theme for the season, and some general ponderings from a culture coach. I share my recent experience with moving further into wholeness, challenges I'm seeing dominate conversations, and an evolution in the making.
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
Attend Lizzie's next webinars;
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/liberty-mind-17691526829
This season is sponsored by Semco Style UK;
https://www.semcostyle.co.uk/2023-03-0631 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastThe S9 Wrap UpIn this week's episode I wrap up season 9 and share thoughts and ponderings on the topics that have been covered for our sessions of Workplace Liberation.
What will you pledge to liberate at work?
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/
https://libertymind.co.uk/
This season is sponsored by Breathe Culture Pledge;
https://www.breathehr.com/en-gb/culture-pledge2022-10-3143 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastMenstrual Cycle Awareness at WorkToday I will speaking about menstruation and menopause in the workplace with Sophie Jane Hardy, the communications director of Red School, the founder of Your Cyclical Business and host of Red School's Menstruality Podcast.
You may think this topic isn’t for the workplace, but businesses who fully harness our full humanness and have started to adopt period policies in their company cultures, and this year in 2022 Spain became the first European country to allow workers to take menstrual leave.
In today’s chat Sophie and I will be discussing how menstruation and menopause impact wome...2022-10-2447 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastSemco Style arrives in the UKIn this episode I chat with Barry McNeil and Mark Green about Semco Style launching in the UK. We talk about what drew us all into adopting Semco Style as a self-management practice, and what we’ve all learned from becoming Semco Style Experts. Plus there’s a special discount code available for the first 50 listeners.
Discover more about Semco Style here;
https://www.semcostyle.co.uk/
Get in touch with Barry & Mark about Semco Style > ShapingWork@SemcoStyle.co.uk
Discover more about Lizzie;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie...2022-10-1755 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastCut the crap on your CSRIn today’s episode I’m joined by Toni Finnimore,
Founder of the UK’s first subscription based volunteer community.
Toni is a positivity powerhouse whose mission is to change the charitable giving model in the Uk.
As a Social impact lead, community builder and a lover of all thing's kindness and connection, I know that today Tonni will seriously transform the way you think about the traditional CSR model in your organisation.
This season is sponsored by Breathe Culture Pledge;
https://www.breathehr.com/en-gb/culture-pledge
Find m...2022-10-1025 min
The Rebel Work PodcastLizzie Benton: Self Managed Organisations - Why it Works but Why We Don’t Do It!In this episode, Sophie is joined by Certified Senco Style (self managed working) expert Lizzie Benton of ‘Liberty Mind.’ Lizzie’s company is inspired to promote freedom of the mind – freedom from the way we think we should be doing things. Sophie and Liz discuss self-managing organisations and the impact they could potentially have in a lot of organisations across the world. This episode goes into detail about the structure of businesses and examine how businesses are the last place where democracy has yet to set in and should look to employ a more transparent workplace where pay is also...2022-10-051h 06
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastIt's time to Decrapify WorkIn this episode I’m joined by Colin Newlyn from Decrapify Work. Colin is a variously described as a sage, critical friend, optimistic realist, independent thinker, coach, mentor and pirate. He writes, blogs and speaks regularly on leadership, teams, the future of work and the insanity of the organisations. He helps people start mutinies, break rules and make good trouble. Together we talk about what needs to be done to ‘Decrapify Work’.
This season is sponsored by Breathe Culture Pledge; https://www.breathehr.com/en-gb/culture-pledge
Find more about Colin;
https://decrapifywork.wordpress.com/2022-10-0344 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastA story of how authenticity and purpose built a communityIn this episode I’m joined Joe Glover, the Founder of The Marketing Meetup - a community of 35,000+ marketers learning, meeting, and grow in confidence together - most importantly, doing it all with kindness.
Joe has spoken on big and little stages across the world, having been on his own journey that has taken him from shy introvert to… shy introvert. Joe is determined to help people like him that didn't feel events were for him, and marketers who are as interested by impact as they are profit.
In this episode we talk about the powe...2022-09-2659 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastTwo culture coaches talk workplace challengesIn this episode I’m joined by Sophie Bryan, Founder & Chief Workplace Culture Specialist at Ordinarily Different. Sophie is also internationally recognised for her TEDx talk and recently launched her own podcast Rebel Work. Sophie has over 20 years of award winning experience in HR & Culture Change, working with organisations globally, and has worked with David Mitchell on a BBC Radio 4 series.
Together we pull apart the current challenges of the workplace and share our thoughts as culture coaches.
This season is sponsored by Breathe Culture Pledge;
https://www.breathehr.com/en-gb/culture-pledge
...2022-09-1952 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastWelcome to the world of job craftingIn this episode I’m joined by Rob Baker where we dive into the world of job crafting.
Rob is a specialist in bringing positive psychology to life within organisations. He is the founder and Chief Positive Deviant of Tailored Thinking, a pioneering evidence-based positive psychology, wellbeing and HR consultancy who were named the UK’s HR Consultancy of the Year 2020 by the CIPD.
Rob is a TEDX speaker, author of Personalization at Work and Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and the Australian HR Institute. He is world-leading when it comes to enabling and encouraging job...2022-09-1243 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastDitching the ordinary to Work ExtraordinaryIn this episode I'm joined by Barry McNeil, the Managing Director of Work Extraordinary. Barry is a questioner; a challenger of the status quo; a disruptor of conventional thinking; a changemaker. Which is no surprise as to why we get on so well. He works with leadership and functional teams to explore why things happen the way they do, helping to surface the tensions in the underlying assumptions and rules that dominate how teams and organisations work. He believes that organisations can deliver outstanding impact and results to society if only we could unleash the creativity within their people...2022-05-0941 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastHow to be a professional rule breakerIn this episode I chat to Alex Barker from the Be More Pirate movement. Alex is an author, facilitator, speaker, and coach who works across the private and public sector supporting people and organisations to rewrite their rules. In this session we discuss our workplace conditioning, and how to become a professional rule-breaker.
You can find Alex here;
https://www.bemorepirate.com/ https://alexbarker.co.uk/
Twitter > @alexandrabarke1 @bemorepirate
Instagram > @bemorepirate @alexandrabrkr
You can find more about Lizzie’s work here;
https://libertymind.co.uk/
ht...2022-05-0245 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastThe truth in going self-managedIn this episode I’m joined by Timm Urschinger, Co-Founder of Live Sciences, a self-managing company, and a Co-Creator of Teal Around the world. The largest global gathering of self-management ambassadors, and one of my personal favourite conferences to attend every year. Timm and I are deep diving into self-management and looking at the areas we need to work on if this style of working is going to grow.
You can find more about Timm’s work here;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/timm-urschinger/
https://www.tealaroundtheworld.com/
You can find more...2022-04-2528 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastA lesson in experimenting and innovatingIn this episode I chat to Chantal Wilson, director of The Pioneers, and proud member of a tech startup still in stealth mode. Chantal has a genuine care for people and has been working in people teams for 18 years. We discuss how people can innovate and experiment to improve company cultures, and how tech can help, rather than hinder us in our endeavour to embrace change.
Connect with Chantal here;
Website > https://thepioneers.co.uk/home
LinkedIn > https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantal-wilson-71861a32/
Connect with Lizzie here;
Website > ht...2022-04-1237 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastThe power of research to create changeIn this week’s episode I speak with Dr Tessa Lynn, Researcher, Tutor and Community Coach, about harnessing the power of research to inform change.
Together we discuss the growing need for a world with more researchers, and how adopting the key skills of research can empower people in any company or organisation to create meaningful impact.
This podcast is sponsored by BreatheHR. Join BreatheHR Culture Pledge.
You can discover more about Dr. Tessa Lynn’s work here;
Website > www.kingfishercommons.co.uk
LinkedIn > https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-te...2022-04-1133 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastAn Introduction to S8 | The Changemaker SessionsThe podcast is back for another season so as I always I thought I'd give you an idea of what to expect from our conversations coming up over the next few weeks. I'm also sharing some the trends I'm seeing in company culture, and giving my own reflections on how things have evolved in the workplace over the past two years.
To discover more about my culture work, visit Liberty Mind.
Website: https://libertymind.co.uk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lizzie_LibertyM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libertyminduk/2022-04-0423 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastCulture Confessions | Workplace Horror StoriesThe bonus episode to season 7 is a halloween special as we dive deep into workplace horror stories. Our audience has shared with us some funny, shocking, and downright awful stories about their experiences of company culture, and along with guests Lee Carnihan and Amy Bull, we decide if their culture is good, bad or ugly. It's fun episode with a serious reminder, that the culture work isn't over yet.
Discover more about the work Lizzie does through Liberty Mind here > https://libertymind.co.uk/
2021-10-251h 07
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastRoles Reversed - Lizzie Gets Put in The Hot SeatThis episode is a little bit different. For a change I’m being put in the hot seat and being interview by Toby Nolan Co-Founder of Candle App.
Toby and I met last year during the pandemic over the good old zoom, and we really connected on our shared belief that wellbeing and mental health shouldn’t be an add on, but a core part of how your company operates.
In this conversation Toby asks me about my journey into culture, how my upbringing has influenced my work, and a few fun questions that shine a ligh...2021-09-061h 11
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastCreative cultures and life's influence on workIn this week's episode I'm joined by freelance journalist, speaker and podcaster, Suzy Bashford. During this watercooler conversation we talk about what stifles creativity in company culture, and how major life events have shaped our life and work. Suzy is a writer, speaker, and podcaster living a big juicy creative life in the Cairngorms. If you don’t follow Suzy already on LinkedIn , it’s a must. Suzy is one of my favourite people to follow as she’s always posting about her adventures, and sharing thought-provoking conversation starters. Just a heads-up. This podcast does include explicit language, and conten...2021-08-301h 35
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastCompany Values - Preaching Them, or Living By ThemIn this episode I speak with The Culture Guy, Benjamin Drury about companies really living their values. We dive into how values shape decision-making, and ultimately build your culture. And where companies often get this part wrong. As Ben says, true values take courage.
Find out more about Ben's work here;
Website > https://thecultureguy.co.uk/
Twitter > @The_Culture_Guy
Discover more about Lizzie here;
Website > https://libertymind.co.uk/
Twitter > @Lizzie_LibertyM2021-08-2337 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastCulture-washing & HR for PRIn this episode I’m joined by Kelly Jackson, Chief People Officer at Luno. For this water cooler conversation we get deep on the companies who too often use their culture for PR, and use social injustice as a chance to promote their brand.
You can find more about Kelly and Luno here;
Website > https://www.luno.com/en/gb
Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-jackson-a5310814/
As always you can find more about Lizzie's work here;
Website > https://libertymind.co.uk/
2021-08-1652 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastInflexible working and outdated office mindsetsIn this week’s episode of Watercooler Conversations I speak to Rupert Dean, CEO of X+Why. We speak openly about flexible working and inflexible working, and the resistance to change post pandemic. As well as some of the frustrations we have around the outdated mindsets to office working.
You can find more about XandWhy at;
Website > https://www.xandwhy.co.uk/
XandWhy Twitter > https://twitter.com/xandwhyspace
Rupert Dean > https://twitter.com/XandWhyCEO
As always you can find out more about Lizzie at;
Website > https://libertymind.co.uk...2021-08-0947 min
Make It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastIntroducing Season 7 - Watercooler ConversationsAn intro into what you can expect from season sevens watercooler conversations. Get ready for deep conversations and telling it like it is.
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Discover more about Lizzie's work > https://libertymind.co.uk/2021-08-0214 min
Big Juicy CreativeDitch the good girl (or boy) and be a rebel, with culture change expert Lizzie BentonThe deliciously rebellious Lizzie Benton is the founder of Liberty Mind, a consultancy specialising in creating good, inclusive company cultures where everyone feels they can be themselves. Sound good huh? To make work better for all of us, she reckons we all need to be causing more 'good trouble' at work and having more thought-provoking, culture-changing conversations at the watercooler... (ah, the watercooler, remember that?!) This episode is full of tonnes of ideas to help us all thrive by empowering us to change company culture for the better. It's the audio equivalent (for m...2021-04-1520 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastHow Can We Better Navigate An Unpredictable FutureWith so many possible disruptions to our future in this episode we delve into the topic of future planning with Debbie Seunarayan, founder of Gallus Consulting and author of Shapeshifter. In this episode we explore why so many businesses have been resistant to thinking about the future, and how a future mindset can not only help us adapt in an unpredictable world, but make us stronger in the present.
Discover Debbie at;
Gallus Consulting - https://gallusconsulting.com/
Read Shapeshift by Debbie Seunaryan - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1916119018
Follow D...2020-12-0736 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastGoodbye Hierarchy , Hello HolacracySo far in this season, we’ve discussed how outward changes will impact the future of work. But what if in order for us to thrive in the future we need to change not just our mindset, but the very foundation that our businesses are built upon. In today’s episode, I’m talking about one of the biggest structures we all fall into without questioning it; hierarchy.
On this episode, I interview Robin Roth, Story Teller at TraidCraft about the self-management system of Holacracy, how they’ve been operating with it for two years, and why ditching...2020-11-3047 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastAre We Ready for the AI Revolution?On this week’s episode I talk to Peter Scott about artificial intelligence and it’s impact on our workplaces. Peter Scott helps people understand what artificial intelligence is and how it will affect them. He’s written a book, given TEDx talks, and given evidence before an All-Party Parliamentary Group in the House of Lords. He’s got a master’s degree in Computer Science from Cambridge University and for over 30 years has worked for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s to support NASA’s exploration of space. In this interview we talk about how the AI revolution could dehumanise or r...2020-11-2340 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastCulture & The Environment - Can we Make it Work?Today’s episode was mainly inspired by David Attenborough’s recent documentary on Netflix - A Life on Our Planet. For me personally, it was both harrowing and motivating; making me really want to understand what it is we can each do as individuals and businesses.
To help us on that journey, and what it means for the future, today I’m talking to Jake Fiennes Director of Holkham Nature Reserve & General Manager-Conservation Holkham Estate. Jake has been featured across the media for his passion and work in the conservation of the environment, and in this episode I’m talking...2020-11-1627 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastThe Future is NowAn introduction to season six and why now is the best time to be thinking about what the next big impact could be on our businesses and our company cultures. In this first episode I reveal what season six is all about, the future, and why we need to look at emerging trends in order to remain agile and resilient. I delve into the shifts we've seen since COVID and how this disruption is the wake-up call we need in order to change for the better.
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Discover more about Liberty Mind he...2020-11-0221 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastEstablishing an Internal Coaching CultureOn this week's episode I’m joined by Rebecca Lewis Smith who is co-founder and managing director of Fountain, an award-winning digital marketing agency. Her passion is for building an exceptional culture within the agency – looking beyond the traditional.
In this podcast we discuss how Rebecca has begun to implement an internal coaching culture, and the benefits it has brought the team and business during the covid-19 pandemic.
Rebecca Hosts a podcast on culture;
Culture Awesome https://www.cultureawesome.co.uk/
Discover more about Fountain's Culture;
https://www.fountainpartnership.co.uk/2020-08-1131 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastHow the Concept of Lagom Transformed a Company CultureWhat if you changed your entire business and based it on a philosophy?
Today I’m speaking to Emily West, the Business Development Manager at Flocc; a creative marketing agency based in Cambridge and Norwich. Three years ago Flocc successfully adopted the Scandinavian concept of “Lagom” within the workplace. Meaning “not too much, not too little, just the right amount.”
In this episode we discuss the practical elements of how they went about creating a six hour day, and bringing the 'lagom' philosophy into their company culture.
Discover More About Flocc Here https://flocc.co/ ...2020-08-0440 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastWhat the Data Can Tell Us About Employee HappinessWorkplace wellbeing has been at the top of the agenda since the outbreak of covid-19. I think we can all agree it has been challenging for all of us in one way or another. For businesses who’s teams have been dispersed the emphasis on wellbeing has increased. In this week's episode I'm talking to Nic Marks, the CEO & Founder of Friday Pulse, the employee engagement survey that helps businesses quite literally keep their finger on the pulse when it comes to how their team is feeling. Today we’ll be delving into how a data led approach can help us...2020-07-2826 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastWhy You Need to Consider Neurodiversity in Your Company CultureToday we take the diversity angle a step further as we talk to Rachel-Morgan Trimmer a Neurodiversity Coach and Consultant who supports businesses in understanding neurodiversity and enabling them to build a more neurodiverse workforce. Whether you’re completely new to the neurodiverse topic, or are aware of what it means, this episode is about enlightening more organisations to understand why it’s essential to start embracing the full spectrum of a neurodiverse workforce.
Discover more about Rachel's work through her website; https://sparkleclass.com/
Follow Rachel on Twitter; https://twitter.com/SparkleClass
Discov...2020-07-2129 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastHow to Develop a Culture of Personal GrowthIn this episode I’m joined by Kirsty Hulse an organisational thought leader. Having built large global companies through innovative processes Kirsty is an expert in empowering winning teams, increasing creativity and innovation, developing professional confidence and resilience and powerful communication. Kirsty is the Founder of Roar Training and has incredible reputation for helping people to excel their confidence. If you haven’t discovered her yet, I’ve popped all of Kirstys links in the show notes, but I highly recommend you give her a follow. In this episode I ask Kirsty about how we can develop a culture for per...2020-07-1428 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastShould We Be Moving to a 4-Day Work Week?In the first episode of season five, I have the honour of taking to author and Silicon Valley Consultant Alex Pang about his new book SHORTER: How Working Less Will Revolutionise the Way Your Company Gets Things Done.
As many businesses begin to look at shorter work weeks or working days to become more agile to the post-coved workplace, we delve into the biggest questions around adopting a shorter work week. From the challenges businesses face, why some companies are reluctant to adapt, and some quick wins to help your business move to a shorter work week. ...2020-07-0745 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastThe Non-Surprising Views About Company CultureIn this last episode of season four, I talk about some of the surprising views I still here on company culture - despite the fact there is so much data now available that shows a clear link between company culture and business success.
I cover the top three views I get most frustrated with as a culture consultant, and how it feels that everyone is suddenly waking up to the fact that company culture is important - more so when a crisis strikes!
Connect with me at;
Twitter > https://twitter.com/Lizzie_LibertyM
...2020-06-1115 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastCan A Company Culture Be Changed?On this episode, I discuss the challenge of changing a company culture?
I highlight the arguments for both yes and no to changing a company culture, and some of the ways you can begin to make changes no matter the size of your organisation.
The event mentioned on this season can be found here >
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5-day-culture-change-program-with-liberty-mind-tickets-102420368078
If you'd like your company culture problem answered on this podcast, email lizzie@liberty mind.co.uk.
Twitter > @Lizzie_LibertyM
For more information about the work I...2020-05-1814 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastManaging Sub-Cultures within a CompanyOn this episode, I discuss the challenge of sub-cultures in a larger organisation.
I highlight why these sub-cultures can be a positive feature to help change or adapt an existing company culture, and why sometimes they can be detrimental to the overarching culture.
The event mentioned on this season can be booked here >
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5-day-culture-change-program-with-liberty-mind-tickets-102420368078
If you'd like your company culture problem answered on this podcast, email lizzie@liberty mind.co.uk.
Twitter > @Lizzie_LibertyM
For more information about the work I do...2020-05-1114 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastBig Impact vs. Low Impact Culture ChangesSeason four is a little different, as I answer you company culture questions!
On this episode, I discuss concepts that have the least impact on company culture, versus the concepts that have the biggest impact.
I highlight why these areas can often have low impact on changing a company culture, and where you should be putting some of your focussed time and energy onto the bigger things that really matter to your people.
If you'd like your company culture problem answered on this podcast, email lizzie@liberty mind.co.uk.
Twitter > @Li...2020-05-0426 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastWhy We Need to Talk About Company Culture Right NowSeason four is a little different, as I answer you company culture questions!
On this episode, I discuss why we need to be moving company culture up the agenda even in a time of crisis.
I highlight how company culture can help your business thrive post coronavirus, and give some food thought about how you can be using this time wisely to connect at a deeper level with your team.
If you'd like your company culture problem answered on this podcast, email lizzie@liberty mind.co.uk.
Twitter > @Lizzie_LibertyM
F...2020-04-2717 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastDemystifying Employee Career PathingThis week I speak to Pat Whelan, CEO and Co-Founder of Paddle HR about employee career pathing.
Rather than just helping employees up the career ladder, Pat talks about how organisations should also understand more about the talent in their company and help people to make lateral moves within the organisation.
If you work in HR, or are responsible for the growth of your people, this is one conversation you must listen to.
Discover more about Paddle HR at;
https://www.paddlehr.com/demo
https://twitter.com/PaddleHR
Fo...2020-02-1734 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastCreating Great Culture in Co-Working SpacesThis week on Make it Thrive: The Company Culture podcast I talk to William Stokes, Co-Founder of Co-Space, a network of serviced office spaces across the UK.
In today’s conversation we discuss the importance of an office environment, and what larger organisations can learn from the innovative spaces that are created by co-working groups.
Will shares his experience of why co-working spaces can help businesses gain global talent, and why more organisations need to consider the importance of their space.
You can find Will at;
Website: www.williamstokes.co.uk
...2020-02-1027 min
The Elastic BrandLizzie Benton on aligning brand and company cultureIn this episode Liz chats to the hugely talented Lizzie Benton. Lizzie is a Culture Consultant & Founder of Liberty Mind. Through Liberty Mind Lizzie works with SMEs to improve their company culture.
In the show Lizzie and Liz discuss:
- What a good company culture looks like
- How company culture influences customer perception
- Employer branding
- At what stage startups should begin to establish their company culture
- What processes companies can put in place from conception to create a positive company culture
- How can established companies realign their culture with their brand
- Does transparency have...2020-02-0638 minThe Elastic BrandLizzie Benton on aligning brand and company cultureIn this episode Liz chats to the hugely talented Lizzie Benton. Lizzie is a Culture Consultant & Founder of Liberty Mind. Through Liberty Mind Lizzie works with SMEs to improve their company culture.
In the show Lizzie and Liz discuss:
- What a good company culture looks like
- How company culture influences customer perception
- Employer branding
- At what stage startups should begin to establish their company culture
- What processes companies can put in place from conception to create a positive company culture
- How can established companies realign their culture with their brand
- Does transparency have...2020-02-0638 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastDiscover Your Team Motivations To Build a Better CultureOn this week’s episode of Make it Thrive, I talk to to Bevis Moynan about how we can understand our team’s motivations and use that to build a better company culture.
Bevis is a trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming, Time Line Therapy, Senior Trainer of Motivational Mapping and author of Mapping Motivation for Coaching. He is the founder of Magenta Coaching Solutions, where his work involves helping people make transformational changes in their personal and professional life.
In this episode we delve deep into how our motivations have an impact on our work-life, and how w...2020-02-0341 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastAligning Your Culture Vision with Your BrandYou need to know your mission and values before you can build a strong brand.
In this episode I talk to Liz Elcoate, Brand Designer, Consultant and Creative Director.
We talk about how businesses can align their culture with their brand to engage their team, and their customers.
We why businesses need diverse feedback on their company culture, and the benefits of an engaging culture handbook.
Find out more about Liz at;
Website: elizabethelcoate.com
Twitter: @liz_e
For more information about Lizzie visit;
Web...2020-01-2737 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastDeveloping a Learning Culture for Young TalentLearning and development is an essential part of a company culture, but making it relevant and engaging can be a challenge, especially when it comes to young talent. In this podcast I’m talking to Jackie Cooper The Entrepreneur’s Mentor and Empowerer about how businesses can try to develop a culture of learning. With Jackie’s wealth of experience, I know that you are all going to have some food for thought after this conversation.
Find Jackie at;
Twitter: @jjamcoops
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jjamcoops
Find Lizzie at;
Twitt...2020-01-2025 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastHow Choosing Your Customers Can Inspire Your CultureWelcome back to Make it Thrive, and the start of Season Three!
On this week’s podcast I’m joined by Tom Bool, Managing Director of Integro Languages Group.
Tom has been working in the languages industry for around 15 years and owns two niche language service companies, Integro and Lexxika.
In this conversation we discuss how being selective about clients and choosing a niche in the industry has enabled Tom to create his company culture.
You can find Tom at
Website: www.integrolanguages.com and www.lexxika.co
Twitt...2020-01-1332 min
The Career Happiness PodcastEpisode 24 - The importance of workplace culture and why we need to talk about it (Interview with Lizzie Benton)In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with an amazing guest Lizzie Benton. Lizzie is the founder of Liberty Mind.
Lizzie also has a podcast too and I was a guest on her podcast earlier this year to listen to the episode please go here https://open.spotify.com/episode/5M1kwrPS1pv8X2e7R7dgGz?si=XZb4_b1NRJ-W13Ss_sruuw
We spoke about so much in this episode from company culture both in the UK and Globally which is Lizzie’s expert area. To workplace bullying, burnout, career progression, work dis...2019-11-2535 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastCreating a Culture of Wellbeing with MovementWe all spend too much time inactive at work!
In this episode I talk to Floyd Sayers, Creative Director and Active Movement Consultant at Flomotion Studios.
We delve into the topic of movement, and discuss why we’re still chained to our desk. Floyd also gives us some tips on how to can create a better culture of movement in the workplace.
You can find more about Floyd and his work at;
Website: https://flomotionstudio.com
Twitter: @FlomotionStudio
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flomotionstudio/
Instagram: https...2019-10-1525 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastRecognising Toxic Company CulturesOn this week’s episode we cover the topic of recognising toxic company cultures. How do you know during an interview that the company you're going to work at, is going to be a good place to work?
I talk to Jessica Hodkinson, Freelance Content Marketing Specialist, who has first-hand experience working across global companies.
I’m sure many of us can relate to Jessica’s experience. You start at a company and it seems great, but then the rose tinted glasses come off and it doesn’t appear quite as positive as you first imagined. ...2019-10-0127 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastA Culture Change Success StoryThis week I’ve got a real treat for you guys today because this company that I’m talking to have been voted as one of the best places to work in the UK. So on this episode I’m talking to Luke Kyte, Head of Operations as Reddico who’s going to tell us all about their award winning culture and reveal what they’ve done to get there.
Where You Can Find Luke;
www.reddico.co.uk
Twitter > @lukekyte101
When You Can Find Lizzie;
https://libertymind.co.uk/
Tw...2019-09-2326 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastDo Company Cultures Support Working Parents?On this weeks episode I’m talking to Amy Bull Creative Content Manager at Media Matters. Today we’re diving into the topic of being a working parent, and whether organisations are doing enough to support parents in the workplace.
As so many of you listening are probably juggling the life of a parent and a career, I hope that this conversation today gives you some practical tips, and if you’ve heard anything that you’d love to comment on please do give us a tweet on send me an email.
Where You Can Find Amy; ...2019-09-1644 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastThe Challenges of Cultural Diversity in the WorkplaceThis week I’m talking to Charles Cammiade from Reio HR about the challenges of cultural diversity in the workplace. Charles has lived and worked in many countries around the world and has first-hand experience of not only working in a diverse team but also building a diverse team. In this episode we’re covering how it feels to work in diverse company cultures, and the strategies you can use to enhance collaboration with diverse teams.
https://reiohr.com/
https://libertymind.co.uk/2019-09-0935 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastAdopting Communities of Practice in Company CultureWe’re back with Season Two.
On today’s episode I’m talking to Drew Pontikis, Software Test Practice Manager at DisplayLink, about the benefits of building communities of practice within a company culture, and how it can dramatically improve learning and development.
Drew will reveal the concept of communities of practice, how this theory can support team development, and some top tips for establishing your own community in your company culture.
[DisplayLink](https://www.displaylink.com/)
Drew’s Twitter - @drew060609
Book mentioned about Communities of Practice is -
B...2019-09-0224 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastWhy Company Culture Matters? - Season One RoundupIn the last episode of Make it Thrive, I roundup season one and reveal why I'm so passionate about company culture, and why more organisations need to start seeing company culture as a valauble part of their business.
Discover more about what I'm doing around company culture at Liberty Mind > https://libertymind.co.uk/
Twitter; https://twitter.com/Lizzie_LibertyM
2019-08-0505 minMake It Thrive: The Company Culture PodcastIntroducing Make it Thrive: the Company Culture PodcastIn this short episode I introduce exactly why Make it Thrive was created, and how it will help inspire you to create a unique company culture. I’ve got a few teaser snippets from upcoming episodes so you can get a real feel for how this season is going to pan out.
Let me know your thoughts.
Join me on Twitter at @Lizzie_LibertyM
And don’t forget to visit [https://libertymind.co.uk/](https://libertymind.co.uk/) to find out more about how I’m changing the workplace!
Don’t forget t...2019-06-2005 min