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Let's Talk About EXThe Pay Transparency Shift: Why Startups Can’t Afford to Wing ItIn this episode of Let’s Talk About EX, we sit down with Matt McFarlane—founder of Comp Strategy and brains behind the Startup People Summit—to talk all things compensation.We unpack:Why startups get compensation wrong (and what it costs them)The rise of pay transparency—and how to prepare for itWhat ‘getting it right’ really means (hint: it’s not just about numbers)Why early-stage people leaders need better support (and how Matt’s fixing that)Matt also shares the backstory behind launching the Startup Peop...2025-06-2529 minLet's Talk About EXDr Nora Koslowski on Fostering Women in LeadershipAbout the episode:Nora Koslowski is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of EVEN, a digital career development platform designed to shift the stats and support more women into leadership. In this episode, she shares the founder story behind EVEN (which started over a cocktail), her firsthand experience of workplace discrimination, and the structural challenges that still hold women back at work.We also dive into:Why the “hourglass” issue is stalling gender equityWhat great inclusive cultures actually look likeWhy digital transformation depends on culture, not techHow orga...2025-06-1829 minLet's Talk About EXUpstream or Underwater: Rethinking Men’s Mental Health at WorkOn this episode (in recognition of Men’s Health Week) we’re joined by Rae Bonney OAM — mental health specialist, men’s health advocate, counsellor, and all-round force for good.From workplaces to policy tables, Rae’s work challenges how we think about masculinity, mental health, and the stories we tell ourselves about what men “should” be.In this episode:Why “men don’t talk” is a mythThe heartbreaking (and too-common) story of Hypothetical HarryWhy most wellbeing programs fail to reach the men who need themHow workplaces can...2025-06-1138 min
Right About Now with Ryan AlfordModeration vs Censorship & Helping Brands Safely Navigate Social Media w/ Matthew McGrorySUMMARYIn this episode of "Right About Now," hosted by Ryan Alford, the focus is on the evolving landscape of social media. Guest Matthew McGrory, CEO of Arwen.AI, discusses the impact of recent political events, moderation challenges, and the future of platforms like Twitter (now X). The conversation explores Elon Musk's vision for Twitter, the importance of balancing free speech with brand safety, and the transformative role of AI in social media engagement. McGrory emphasizes the need for brands to understand customer sentiment and engage authentically, leveraging AI to navigate real-time conversations and enhance their communication strategies....2025-03-0445 minLet's Talk About EXAlexia Ellmers on Revolutionizing EVP in TechShow Notes Host: Ryan McGroryGuest: Alexia Elmers, Talent Acquisition SpecialistEpisode Highlights: EVPs and Employer Branding: Alexia discusses the importance of crafting authentic employer brand narratives that resonate deeply with potential hires. Diversity and Inclusion: Insights on fostering inclusive workplaces that celebrate diversity of thought and contribute to team success. Candidate Experience: Alexia shares her approach to transforming the recruitment experience by being transparent and engaging throughout the process. Strategic Talent Acquisition: Learn about the challenges and strategies for integrating company acquisitions into a cohesive culture. Advice for HR Professionals: Alexia provides...2025-02-2523 minLet's Talk About EXElevating Human Experiences at Work with Alana BennettEpisode Title: Elevating Human Experiences at WorkGuest: Alana BennettFounder, Connected ExperienceExpert in Employee Experience Design and Fractional CPO ServicesIn this Episode:About Alana Bennett: Introduction to Alana's journey from leading employee experience before it became a recognised field, to founding Connected Experience.The Birth of Connected Experience: How the pandemic influenced the trajectory of employee experience and led to the creation of Alana's company during a pivotal global shift.Fractional CPO Role: Exploration of the growing trend of fractional CPO roles...2025-02-1132 minLet's Talk About EXLeading with Integrity: Fay Calderone’s Blueprint for a Respectful WorkplaceShow Notes:
Episode Title: Leading with Integrity: Fay Calderone’s Blueprint for a Respectful Workplace
Guest: Fay Calderone, Employment Lawyer and Author
Overview: In this episode, Ryan McGrory sits down with Fay Calderone to discuss her impactful work in employment law and her recent book, "Broken to Safe." Fay shares her insights on how leaders can create safer, more inclusive workplaces that not only comply with laws but also foster a culture where employees flourish.
Key Points:
The Inspiration Behind 'Broken to Safe': Fay discusses what motivated her to wr...2025-01-2836 minLet's Talk About EXDesigning Engagement: From Pastries to Playbooks with Luke Jamieson
Introduction to Luke Jamieson: Meet Luke, a self-proclaimed ‘well-behaved larrikin’ and a visionary in employee and customer engagement.
The Story Behind the Bio: Luke discusses his humorous yet insightful take on professional bios and how it reflects his approach to work.
Unconventional Career Paths: From his beginnings as a pastry chef to becoming a CX and EX leader, Luke shares how diverse experiences contribute to his expertise.
Gamification and Engagement: Insights into how gamification can transform workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
Candid Thoughts: A frank discussion about the inte...2025-01-1531 minLet's Talk About EXAllan Sparkes on Transforming Adversity into AdvocacyAllan Sparkes on Transforming Adversity into Advocacy
Join us in this powerful episode of "Let's Talk About EX," where we sit down with Allan Sparkes, CV, OAM, a name synonymous with bravery and resilience. Allan is not only a celebrated hero but also a staunch advocate for mental health. His life's work, transitioning from a decorated police veteran to a mental health advocate, offers invaluable insights into the role of mental wellness in high-stakes professions. In our conversation, Allan shares his personal journey through critical mental health battles and how these experiences shaped his mission to foster...2024-11-1830 minLet's Talk About EXHarnessing Neurodiversity: Insights from Mariane Power on Workplace InclusionEpisode Overview: Join host Ryan McGrory as he explores the fascinating world of neurodiversity in leadership with Mariane Power, a clinical psychologist and executive coach who specializes in neuro-affirming solutions for neurodivergent leaders. Discover the unique challenges and strengths that neurodivergent individuals bring to leadership roles and how inclusive practices can benefit everyone in the workplace.
What You’ll Learn:
The importance of neurodiversity in fostering innovation and creativity in the workplace.
Practical strategies for creating neuro-affirming environments that promote psychological safety.
Insights from leading research on neurodiversity, including studies from De...2024-10-1535 minLet's Talk About EXLeading Well: Harnessing Positive Leadership for Workplace WellbeingIn this episode of "Let's Talk About EX," Ryan McGrory sits down with Dr. Kathryn Page, an acclaimed expert in leadership, workplace wellbeing, and organisational development.
Dr. Page delves into the critical intersections of leadership and organisational culture, providing invaluable insights into enhancing employee engagement and resilience.
What You'll Learn:
How strategic leadership profoundly influences workplace culture and employee wellbeing.
Practical steps leaders can take to foster a supportive work environment.
The importance of integrating leadership practices that promote mental health and overall wellbeing in the workplace.
Dr. Page’s unique perspective on the ro...2024-09-2437 minLet's Talk About EXDesigning for Well-being: Creating Spaces that Foster Flourishing with Jenna MikusIn this episode of Let's Talk About EX, host Ryan McGrory is joined by Jenna Mikus, a strategic advisor who blends wellbeing science with architectural insights to promote environmental health and eudaemonic well-being. Jenna shares her innovative approach to creating spaces that not only meet the functional needs but also enhance the well-being of individuals through her concept of 'Eudaemonic Design.'
What You'll Learn:
The principles of Eudaemonic Design and how it integrates with architectural science.
How physical and organizational environments impact employee well-being and productivity.
Practical strategies for building owners and...2024-08-3035 min
Insights PodcastAn Interview with Crystal GalbraithCrystal Galbraith, the playwright of Pride's
Riot, discusses her inspiration for the play and the themes it explores.
Pride's Riot follows two queer young people, Ryan and Andy, as they react to
the news of Marsha P. Johnson's death and the impact it has on the queer
community. Crystal emphasizes the importance of taking action against hate
crimes and the need for justice. She also shares her writing process and the
challenges she faced in capturing the tone and mood of the 90s setting. Crystal
hopes that listeners will resonate with the characters' reactions and be
inspired to speak...2024-05-0426 minLet's Talk About EXHow to put the 'ing' in Employer BrandingIn this episode of "Let's Talk About EX," join your host Ryan McGrory as he dives into an engaging conversation with Kelly Stone, a celebrated writer, trainer, and coach renowned for her innovative approaches to employer branding.
Kelly shares her insights on how businesses can revolutionize their employer brand by empowering their team to be authentic brand ambassadors. From deploying grassroots strategies to leveraging internal subject matter experts, Kelly discusses practical steps to make your Employer Value Proposition (EVP) resonate at every level of your organisation.
Tune in to discover how to...2024-04-1726 minLet's Talk About EXWhat great wellbeing support looks likeWhat are key issues impacting employee’s wellbeing, and how do we support them?
We tackled this and more in the latest episode of Let’s Talk About EX where we were joined by Dr Natalie Flatt, a psychologist, researcher and business owner with a knack for innovation - especially in the workplace wellbeing and mental health area!
We had an awesome conversation as Natalie shared her insights and experience in working with organisations to improve their response to wellbeing in her role as Co-founder/ CEO of Connect Psych Services.
And, we also touche...2023-10-2343 minLet's Talk About EXLeading with Purpose - How REA Group Creates a Successful CultureIf you don’t define your culture, then how can you describe it to others? How do you drive it? How do you grow it? How do you measure it?
We covered this in the latest episode of Let’s Talk About EX where we were joined by Mary Lemonis, the Chief People and Sustainability Officer at REA group.
REA Group are a collection of 16 brands, with 3000 employees operating across three continents. Whether you know REA group or not, you’re probably familiar with and have used their technology and platforms … as they’re the group behind...2023-08-0929 minLet's Talk About EXCreating the Right Culture for Working ParentsMillions of Australians are working parents. In fact, 67% of families in Australia have two working parents! It’s amazing that with so many people experiencing what it’s like to work as a parent that our workplaces, the employee experience and even society doesn’t really feel like it’s designed for smooth sailing for parents.
On this episode of Let’s Talk About EX, we’re joined by Nadine O’Regan, General Manager at TQ Solutions.
We discussed the experience or working parents - their needs, frustrations, the importance of flexibility; and, what workplaces are doing (and c...2023-07-1832 minLet's Talk About EXBuilding Authentic Startup CulturesIn this episode of Let's Talk About EX, we’re joined by Claudia Barriga-Larriviere - Senior Director, People and Culture at Sendle.
She is seasoned professional in culture and strategy in corporate but also with an emphasis in the startup space. In our conversation, Claudia shared her unique insights on the importance of authentic startup cultures and their impact on well-being and success. There’s so much gold in this conversation - tips, takeaways and insights … so much. Enjoy!
Check out Claudia on LinkedIn here.
And, learn more about Sendle here.
2023-06-0634 minLet's Talk About EXOrg Culture, Leadership and How to Make Effective DecisionsIn this episode of Let's Talk About EX, we’re joined by Jonathan Clark the co-founder of The Eighth Mile Consulting, a company that specializes in helping organizations navigate complex challenges and achieve their goals. With over a decade of experience in the Australian Army, Jonathan brings a unique perspective on leadership and change management. In our conversation, we delve into his insights and experiences, discussing the role of leadership in creating a positive employee experience and successful organisational change.
Check out Jonathan on LinkedIn here.
And, learn more about The Eighth Mile Consulting here.
2023-05-0943 min
Let's Talk About EXTrust, Culture and Being a Great Place to Work
In this episode of "Let's Talk About EX," we sit down with Alisha Murdoch, the Head of People and Culture of Jetts Australia, to discuss what makes the company a great place to work. Jetts Australia is a fitness franchise that operates over 50 gyms throughout the country, and they've built a reputation for valuing their employees and creating a positive work environment.
During our conversation, Alisha shares her insights on the company's culture and how they prioritize employee development and support. She also talks about some of the unique benefits and perks that Jetts offers, such as...2023-04-1026 min
Let's Talk About EXHow to lead employee experience for the futureOn this episode, I caught up with Kyla Banks, Group Head of Employee Experience and Internal Communications at nib.
Kyla leads an extraordinary EX team and has done some incredible things at nib - supporting some revolutionary people initiatives to support wellbeing, performance and the overall employee experience.
She has a background in marketing and PR, so it was good to get the chance to discuss what attracted her to EX, learn about her approach - as well as discuss some of the unique EX challenges facing the world of work today.
Kyla wa...2022-12-0526 minLet's Talk About EXHow Listening Can Be Your SuperpowerOn this episode, I caught up with Oscar Trimboli - author of how to listen, Deep Listening & Breakthroughs.
As well as an author Oscar is also a professional speaker, an apple award winning podcast host and a successful mentor who works with clients to achieve growth within their organisation, for their team and with their leaders.
He’s a true expert on the topic of listening - and I could listen to him all day.
We discussed Oscar’s new book - How to Listen - and he was full of interesting stories, rese...2022-11-2327 minLet's Talk About EXHow to make learning part of your cultureOn this episode, I caught up with Tim Fisher, Head of Academy at Tapi Carpets & Floors in the UK.
Tim is one of the most passionate individuals I’ve met - particularly when it comes to Values, Leadership and having fun at work. He is a self-proclaimed 'learning geek' - and I can vouch for that having worked with Tim before. He’s also a leader with a lot of great experience, ideas and perspective - which I’m grateful he was willing to share in this episode of the podcast.
We discussed authenticity in the wo...2022-11-0322 minLet's Talk About EXHow does workplace technology support your culture?On this episode, I catch up with Paul Woods, founder of Adopt & Embrace and General Manager at RapidCircle.
We had a great chat about the recent history and current challenges that workplaces have around hybrid and remote work strategies. Paul was generous in sharing his experience, tips and thoughts on how to merge your tech and culture approach
We also talked about his inspiration, his take on employee experience - and how you might take your leaders and company on a digital confidence journey!
We hope you enjoy!2022-10-1232 minLet's Talk About EXWhat Makes Great EX?On this episode I'm joined by Verity Bell, Vibe Manager at the innovative and exciting Dovetail. I’ve known Verity for a few years now - and can say that she is not only a fantastic person but is highly passionate and knowledgable on the topics of Employee Experience, engagement and culture. She’s built wellness programs, led global event strategies and designed excellent experiences in her previous role in EX at Atlassian, where she spent just over a decade at.
I was fortunate enough to have her on the podcast to chat about some big ideas, chal...2022-08-2629 minLet's Talk About EXHow to improve our Mental Health literacy and awareness at workI’m joined on this episode by Lucy Harrington founder and lead facilitator of The Wholistic Being, a business that specilaises in providing mental health, suicide prevention and wellbeing training as well as consultation services in this space.
Lucy's experience spans over a decade of both personal and professional experience, enabling her to provide high-quality services for organisations big and small.
She is passionate about mental health literacy, education and awareness and this is what we discussed in our 20mins together - as we talked about workplace needs, approaches and strategies around mental health.
...2022-08-0921 minLet's Talk About EXHow can games help save our broken workplaces?On this episode, I'm joined by Viren Thakrar. Viren co-founder of In The Game, a culture-building platform to support businesses with hiring, team development and cross-team connection. He's got 15+ years of experience in the people and culture space, supported by his Masters in Sport & Exercise Psychology. He values fun, freedom, adventure, growth, creativity, and achievement and loves to play video/board games, listen to and DJ house music, and watch soccer.
You can find more about his amazing work here - inthegame.com.au
And, be sure to follow him on LinkedIn - linkedin.com...2022-07-2724 min
Let's Talk About EXHow do you create world-class wellbeing in your organisation?On this episode, we're joined by Phil Wolffe of KinexHealth.
Phil is a workplace wellness expert and one of the most experienced practitioners in the country. An exercise physiologist by trade, Phil has completed over 25,000 individual consultations across a wide range of populations and has seen a huge range of health conditions. With over a decade of experience designing and implementing workplace wellness programs, from the head offices of Australia’s largest banks to the gold mines of Papua New Guinea, and everything in between, Phil applies his wealth of knowledge every day to help the companies and...2022-06-2920 minLet's Talk About EXHow can 'Vibe' support your people?On this episode, I catch-up with Hannah Blane, Vibe Manager at Immutable.
She talks us through life at a successful tech start-up that is experiencing great growth - and she tells us how her epic role supports the larger team’s passion and purpose as she supports people to do great work.
We also talked about her inspiration, her take on employee experience - and is very generous with advice for ways to improve vibe in your organisation.
We hope you enjoy!2022-06-1318 minLet's Talk About EXWorkplace wellbeing, and the impact on leadersOn this episode, I chat to Aaron Williams, CEO of Mindstar on the topic of workplace wellbeing, and how organisations can create a culture that supports their people and leaders. We also speak about the impact that wellbeing has on leaders - and how certain leaders thrive.
Aaron does amazing work with his business Mindstar, supporting organisations to improve their wellbeing via their wellbeing coaches, training and workshops - and more. Check out what they do via - https://www.mindstar.com.au/
2022-05-3026 minLet's Talk About EXHow social media can help you attract and engage your peopleOn this episode, I'm joined by Dr Karen Sutherland, an award-winning social-media author and educator. We talk about the impact of social media, and how organisations can avoid the pitfalls of poor relationship management. We also talk about how organisations might use social media to boost attraction - and their employer branding in an authentic way.
Check out what Karen does on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenesutherland/
And, learn about her awesome marketing agency Dharana Digital here - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dharanadigital/about/2022-05-1422 minLet's Talk About EXEmployee voice and silence, and why they both matterIn this episode of Let's Talk About EX, I catch-up with Russell Robinson, an international expert in engagement. We speak about engagement trends, as well as employee voice (and silence) and where diversity and inclusion is headed. 2022-04-2523 min
Let's Talk About EXWhat is the 'new way of work' and how do we adapt?In this episode, I'm joined by Karl Treacher, CEO of the Culture Institute of Australia. We explore the new world of work and talk about ways to understand how it's impacting workplace culture ... and, more importantly, how we should be adapting.
Karl Treacher is an Associate Professor in the department of Social Science at Griffith Business School and the CEO of The Culture Institute of Australia. He has over 20 years experience working with tier-one brands, boards and business leaders and specialises in brand and culture alignment. Karl has published over 60 articles and has been invited to share his r...2022-03-3118 min
Fat Tango PresentsThugratsCharlie and Sonny are two of the Don’s best enforcers, but there’s one problem: They're babies. Let's make boom boom, get whacked off, and learn the meaning of friendship in this mafia epic.Cast:Molly - Chelsea RidolfiRandall/Sonny/Paul - Matt Ridolfi (@matttango on TikTok, @mattridolfi on Twitter)Charlie - Blake Sweet (@blakesweet comic on Twitter)Tracee/Jimmy - Mikey Lannen (@fattangoproductions on Instagram, @fattangopodcast on Twitter)Donny Pickles/Joey the Drool - Sean Michael McGrory (@seanvalsean_Mcgrory on Instagram)Ryan Fine...2021-07-0523 min
Amplified Research Speakerbox PodcastEmployee Engagement with Ryan McGrory (Ep. 20)We go down under to chat with Ryan McGrory, the Head of Employee Experience and Internal Communications at Youi Insurance in Queensland, Australia. On this episode, Ryan talks about things Youi does to foster mental and physical wellness for its call center employees. Additionally, he shares how the company leaned into its values to navigate COVID-19, and how fostering connection meant sharing his struggles to adapt to a virtual work world.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-05-1630 min
Learning to Thrive PodcastWellbeing at work & employee experience with Head of EX from Youi InsuranceYoui Insurance is a global insurance company that seems to have tripped over the secret source of great employee experience and surprise surprise when we have healthy, happy employees our bottom line improves. In this ep we talk to Ryan McGrory Head of Employee & Internal communications at Youi Insurance. We lean into: - Youi's employee wellbeing response in a retro on Covid - how he defines great employee experience & employee wellbeing - how he uses communications/share of voice in their strategy - Youi's high level employee exper...2021-03-2556 min
The Detour PodcastWe chat with Phil Liggett and review his new documentary "The Voice of Cycling"We all know Phil Liggett is a legend of the sport of cycling. As a result there has been a feature length film made on his career titled 'The Voice of Cycling' which will have its World Premiere at the Adelaide Film Festival on the 17th of October. We chat with Phil about the movie and his career in the sport. We are also joined by Matt Keenan, Gerry Ryan and Scott McGrory to share some classic Liggett stories.2020-10-141h 32
Coach and the Kid PodcastEp. 3 - Aaron Hernandez 'What Went Wrong'Coach Joe and Andy sit down together to discuss their thoughts on the Netflix Documentary Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez. This episode highlights the two's honest reactions to the life and story of Aaron Hernandez, and discuss, What Went Wrong. The two discuss the psychological trauma Aaron faced throughout his tragic life, and how the sport of football impacted his journey towards being a convicted murderer. In reviewing the documentary, we highlight what Netflix missed and could not talk about. This complex story of violence, pride, insecurity, and athleticism is the synopsis of what is Sport Psychology.2020-02-151h 42
Australian Cycling Insider PodcastHerald Sun Tour 2020 Preview w/ Marcus Culey, Scott McGrory, Ryan MiuA plethora of guests as Marcus Culey of Team Sapura, Jayco Herald Sun Tour race director Scott McGrory, BGradeCyclist.com's Ryan Miu, Anya Louw of ARA-Pro Racing Sunshine Coast, James Whelan of EF Education First and Jai Hindley of Team Sunweb join the podcast to talk about the imminent staging of the Herald Sun Tour.2020-02-0437 min
Drop Da Mic.Episode 134: HELL DOESN’T WANT THEM (THE DEVILS REJECTS film review)We welcome San Diego Horror/Hip Hop journalist, Gaby Moreno & genre newcomer, Yael Osuna to the show for the very first time to discuss Rob Zombie’s 2005 film, THE DEVIL’S REJECTS!’ We also chat about SPIDER-MAN’s return to the MCU, JOKER, and more! Tune in every Friday for fresh content! This episode is dedicated to the memory of: Rafaela Ojeda, Sid Haig, and Matthew McGrory.Intro/outro by: Admiral AtlasPodcast music track by: Onarres.Mix and edited by: Wesley Swanson.Happy Birthday to Ms. Emma Duenas.2019-10-111h 36
Inspire Club11: A Conversation with Australian Company of the Year, Youi InsuranceIn this episode, we speak with Ryan McGrory of Youi Insurance – the Top Engaged Workplace across Australia and New Zealand.
In this podcast, we learn from Ryan:
How being given permission to fail, to fail fast and fail often provides the freedom to build an award-winning workplace culture
How you can improve the lives of your people in and out of the workplace
The importance of collecting data as you go and much more
2019-08-2836 min
TalentTalk PodcastDavid D'Souza and Ryan McGroryDavid D'Souza, teh Membership Director for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) talks about the importance of being a champion for a better work environment. Ryan McGrory, the Employee Engagement Team Manager at Youi Insurance talks about his visiion for the future of employee engagement, and addresses the importance of health and well being programs.This show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).2018-09-0552 min
Irish Dance Music PodcastEpisode 18A podcast dedicated to the world of Irish Dance Music. Presented by Tina Jordan Rees. This episode: May 2018 REELS, PT. 4. - Irish Dance Music, Vol. 1 (Stephen Walker & Louise Ryan) HEAVY JIGS 73: SKIPTON SATURDAYS / PRINCESS NANCY - Féistastic 3 (Tina Jordan Rees) LIGHT JIG - Let's Dance 2 (Christopher McGrory & Orfhlaith Ní Bhriain) SUMMER IN PARIS - Cherry Blossom Time (Gordon Shand & His Scottish Dance Band) ULLMHUCHAN HORNPIPE 136 - CRN Irish Dance Music Vol. 1 (William Paterson) SLIP JIGS 2 (113) GOLDIE'S / FLYING TO THE FLEADH - Feis Music 1: Adva...2018-05-3139 min