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The Future With FriendsThe Future of Christmas with Steph Clarke... and Simon Waller | Ep 19This is the final episode of The Future With Friends for the year, and Simon Waller is joined by Steph Clarke—returning to the podcast as the very first guest and therefore self-appointed (and largely uncontested) holder of “best friend” status.It’s also a slightly different format. Rather than exploring a single future, Simon and Steph arrive armed with duelling scenarios—each having written their own version of the future of Christmas set in 2051ish. Using scenario thinking, humour, and just enough provocation, they imagine how one of our most entrenched rituals might evolve—and what that says abo...
2025-12-171h 19
Connection and ChangeFuturist Steph Clarke on Leadership, Loneliness and ConnectionI had the pleasure of speaking to Futurist Steph Clarke, who shares her insights on what it really takes to navigate a rapidly changing world. We explore:The future of human connection in a time of loneliness, convenience, and rapid technological disruption.Leadership in uncertain times, and the contradictions in how we value and nurture skills of the future.Why many organisations are unprepared for accelerating change.Why friendship and connection are critical for both individuals and communities in times of disruption.Steph’s upcoming book How to Friend, and the role of friendship in wellbeing and...
2025-12-0550 min
this is work745 how to prepare for the future of work with futurist Steph ClarkeToday Shell sits down with futurist Steph Clarke to unpack how to think about the future of work without spiralling. They chat about uncertainty, AI, imagining different possible futures, and how to stay flexible instead of trying to ‘future-proof’ your career.👉🏾 why future-proofing your career is a myth + what to do instead👉🏿 spotting signals of change👉🏻 the high-impact / high-uncertainty quadrant👉 how to prepare for uncertainty👉🏼 what Steph means by "trying a different future on"👉🏽 fear setting & preparing for what could go wrong👉🏾 navigating anxiety about the unknown👉🏿 a simple practic...
2025-11-1645 min
Leanne on Demand Daily with Leanne Hughes🌴320. Let the Chaos Reign feat. Steph Clarke (Weekend Rewind)I sat down in Brisbane with my friend and fellow facilitator, Steph Clarke, to dig into team coaching—what it is, how it differs from facilitation, and why letting a little chaos reign can be the catalyst a dysfunctional team actually needs. Steph shared what she learned during her accreditation, including how a coach intervenes with questions (not directives), works with the team in situ, and helps teams build the vocabulary to talk about tension, purpose, decision-making, and accountability in real time.We also geek out on visual facilitation—running sessions with no slides, using the room inte...
2025-11-1532 minthis is work744 how to friend at work: navigating workplace friendships with Steph ClarkeCan you be friends with the boss or the people that you lead? In this episode Shell chats with Steph Clarke who has a Substack called How To Friend, about the messy, beautiful, and sometimes awkward world of workplace friendships.👉🏾 Steph’s interest in studying friendship and starting How to Friend👉🏿 can you be friends with the boss?👉🏻 perceptions of favouritism👉 proximity, frequency, and why it's normal for work friendships to fade👉🏼 the foundation for good work friendships👉🏽 energy giving vs energy draining behaviours👉🏾 identifying oversharing and emotional hij...
2025-11-0953 min
The Future With FriendsThe Future of Friendships with Steph Clarke | Ep 1In this pilot episode of The Future with Friends, Simon Waller and fellow futurist Steph Clarke dive into a thought-provoking exploration of what friendship might look like in the near future.Tasked with crafting a future scenario, Steph envisions a world where social connectedness is quantified - where Oura rings track the health benefits of our relationships, and algorithms determine whether our friendships are truly enriching our lives. But as with anything measured, there’s always the potential to game the system. Could people start changing their behaviour to boost their "friendship score"?Their conversation de...
2025-03-171h 00Leanne on Demand Daily with Leanne Hughes🌴 9. Stop walking around the block to get next door feat. Steph ClarkeToday, we unpack the curious habit we all share: creating our own overwhelm. From decision-making dramas to overcomplicating simple tasks, it’s something we’re all guilty of—yes, even you!Through relatable stories (including a dog park chat, Seth Godin's "yak shaving" metaphor, and Steph Clarke’s reflections), we explor how we often overthink, layer unnecessary complexities, and, in doing so, stall our progress.Som fun links:Steph Clarke's workSeth Godin's blog article; Don't Shave That Yak!Key takeaway...
2025-01-0809 min
This Connected Life with Mel Kettle59. Big Lives, Bold Futures, and the Power of Friendship with Steph ClarkeIn this episode of This Connected Life, Mel Kettle welcomes back Steph Clarke, a multi-potentialite, lifelong learner, and futures thinking specialist, to discuss the evolving nature of connection, foresight, and the future of friendship.
Steph shares her expertise on futures thinking, how leaders can use foresight to stay relevant, and why friendship deserves more value in today’s world.
We talk about:
Living a big life in a small place and insights into curating your ideal life.
The importance of imagining possibilities instead of predicting outcomes.
How leaders can identify signals of change and bu...
2024-11-2047 min
Mr. Clarke After Dark#060 - Steph McFarland | Rapture Fear & Teaching RevelationsSteph McFarland is a Secondary Humanities & CTS Teacher who has been in the profession for eighteen years. On this episode, Steph and I discuss our religious upbringing and rapture fear (if you know, you know), how my friends used to pay me to swear, sitting with your first year teacher self, how you can get lost in the busyness of a big school, yearbook creation struggles, being the biggest personality in the room if you teach junior high, feeling zero shame in the creation of my staff speaker speech, junior high versus senior high humour, balancing skibidi with legitimate...
2024-09-031h 14
From Little Things with Daniel Cannizzaro2. From Today to Tomorrow with Steph ClarkeSteph Clarke is a former auditor turned futurist with 28Thursdays. She is an accomplished writer, facilitator, and podcaster who is on a mission to help teams imagine the future and best decide what to do next. Learn more about her work at 28Thursdays.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit parpera.substack.com
2023-12-1950 min
Ways to Change the Workplace with Prina Shah96. Why we all need to think like Futurists with Steph Clarke and Prina ShahAre you ready to catapult your team's problem-solving mindset into the future? That's precisely what you'll learn to do in our engaging conversation with Steph Clarke, a futurist and facilitator from Melbourne. We discuss the concept of futures thinking and its profound implications for the way we view and address issues.Can you imagine the kind of conversations you could have with a digital replica of a lost loved one? We explore this intriguing idea along with the role of AI, and the pressures of an aging d...
2023-11-0343 min
More To LearnSteph Clarke: Quitting While You're AheadSteph Clarke is a facilitator, futurist, and learning designer. She is also the host of the (recently retired) Steph's Business Bookshelf podcast, where she's shared the three big ideas from over 200 non-fiction books in 15 minutes or less. I met Steph back in 2019 when her podcast was just getting started. Both being book lovers and now book podcasters, we had a lot in common! Coincidentally Steph's Business Bookshelf and What You Will Learn came to an end around the same time... so I wanted to chat to Steph to hear more about how she made the decision to...
2023-08-2033 min
The New WayHow To Create A Smart Learning And Development Strategy For Your Change Program with Steph ClarkeHow much real thought did you put into the training plan for your last change initiative? So much has changed in this space over the last few years and traditional approaches to training and learning just aren’t that relevant anymore.So - when it comes to learning at work - what’s working now?Steph Clarke, a learning and development professional, designer, workshop facilitator - takes a deep dive into this topic with us. Through her consultancy YesAnd, Steph helps businesses reimagine their approach to learning and development; helping clients develop, design and facilitate prof...
2023-07-1230 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastHow to Work With (Almost) Anyone by Michael Bungay StanierLiked this? Subscribe to the bookmark newsletter to receive more book, podcast, music, and tech recommendations straight to your inbox every month. About the book The quality of your working relationships determines your success and your happiness. Stop leaving it all to chance. Build relationships that are safe, vital, and repairable. One essential conversation. Five powerful questions. Your chance to build the best possible relationships with all the people who matter Source: https://www.mbs.works/how-to-work-with-almost-anyone/ About Michael I’ve written books that have so...
2023-06-0518 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastWhat I read in April 2023; pre-releases, comedy, and books I didn't finishIt's April, and it's been a funny month of starting books, not finishing books, and desperately trying to squeeze books in so that I did finish them. So here we are; two books read, two books retired, and two books in progress. This month I'm talking about... Books I read📚 Before and Laughter by Jimmy Carr (audiobook) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️📚 How to Work With (Almost) Anyone by Michael Bungay Stanier (pre-release) Books I didn't finish📚 Superforecasting by Philip Tetlock (DNF)📚 The Persuaders by Anand Giridharadas (DNF, TBC)Books I'm still in the middle of reading...
2023-05-0114 min
this is worksparking curiosity, learning & growth with Steph ClarkeAre you learning and growing in your career? Steph Clarke helps workplaces reimagine their approach to learning and in today's episode she helps us unpack how adults learn, some of the roadblocks that stop us from learning and how leaders can facilitate better career development and learning experiences for their teams.Steph's 3 book recommendations:The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker: https://amzn.to/3MvXWikStolen Focus by Johann Hari: https://amzn.to/3Ms4tKCImaginable by Jane McGonigal: https://amzn.to/40V4Z8pConnect...
2023-04-0950 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastWhat I read in March 2023; four books on publishing, poverty, poet punks, and preparing workshopsI'm back telling you about what I read last month, and what's worth reading. This month's books include... Write Useful Books by Rob Fitzpatrick ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 2 Hour Workshop Blueprint by Leanne Hughes (no rating as this was an early draft copy) Invisible Child by Andrea Elliott ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I Wanna Be Yours by John Cooper Clarke (audiobook) ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 If you liked this, you might like my monthly email with book reviews and ideas of what you should be reading, and listening to, next. Click here to subscribe. Let’s connectLinkedInInstagram Support my book habit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stephsbo...
2023-04-0314 min
workshops work209 - It's Not About the Workshop - How to Make Workplace Learning Stick with Steph ClarkeSend us a textWorkplace training and learning can inspire some varied responses. For some, a roll of the eyes and a sense of wasted time. For others (usually those who work with Steph Clarke), a brightening and lightening as possibilities open ahead of them.Why is it that workplace learning is so variable across organisations? Steph can point to several root causes — and we spend this episode diagnosing the faults and suggesting their fixes.From applying facilitation skills in unusual ways to bringing groups on board as co-creators, Steph opens up a wo...
2023-03-221h 02
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastWhat I read in February 2023: four books about creativity, epidemics, and griefSign up for the bookmark newsletter here ICYMI, this year I'm experimenting with a slightly different style of episode, featuring reviews of what I read over the last month. There'll still be occasional 'three big idea' episodes popping up throughout the year, and the four years and 197 other book based episodes will still be in the back catalogue to be enjoyed. February might be the shortest month, but I managed to read four books, including a big chunky 500+ pager! This month I'm talking about... Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Applied Creativity by Christopher S Sel...
2023-03-0615 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastWhat I read in January 2023: five books on life, food, and the future of workSign up for the bookmark newsletter here Welcome to 2023 and to 'season two' of Steph's Business Bookshelf. ICYMI, this year I'm experimenting with a slightly different style of episode, featuring reviews of what I read over the last month. There'll still be occasional 'three big idea' episodes popping up throughout the year, and the four years and 197 other book based episodes will still be in the back catalogue to be enjoyed. January is always a more book-heavy month, and this one was no exception. This month I'm talking about... And Away by Bob Mortimer (a...
2023-02-0618 min
up_statussFormer All Black, Eroni Clarke and his life-changing experiences on the TV series - Match FitFormer All Black, Eroni Clarke has had life-changing experiences throughout season 1 and 2 of Match Fit. The TV show has been the catalyst to shift his mindset from health & nutrition not being a priority, to a realisation that general, day-to-day eating deserves a high performance mindset. We cover: Eroni's current role as Pasifika Engagement Manager at NZ RugbyMindset around food & nutrition in Eroni’s 20s and 30s What is Match Fit and why did Eroni decide to get involved in this TV series? How do you stay on tra...
2023-01-2531 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastIt's 2023: what I'll be reading this year, and a year of experimentsSign up to get the bookmark newsletter in your inbox Hi friends, as we roll into 2023 I wanted to share some of the reading I'm planning on doing in 2023, some experiments I'm playing with, my word of the year, and a few changes to the schedule that are coming up. Here's Madeleine's newsletter that I mention in this episode. Let's talk books on...LinkedInInstagramSupport my book habit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stephsbookshelfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-01-1612 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastThe best books I read in 2022Want more book recommendations? Get the bookmark newsletter in your inbox. It's time for the wrap that's not quite as good as the Spotify wrap, but still one of my favourite bits of the year; looking back at the books I've spent my year reading. This year I read 52 books, 29% were ebooks, 42% were physical books, and 29% were audiobooks. I use the StoryGraph app to track my reading. Here's some of the books that get a mention... The Top 3 Imaginable by Jane McGonigal (Listen to the three big ideas here) Stolen...
2023-01-0922 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastBig Feelings by Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy: how to be a humanGet the bookmark newsletter in your inbox and don't miss the best stuff of the year wrap. About the authors Liz Fosslien is the co-author and illustrator of the WSJ bestseller No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotion at Work and Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay. She leads the content and communications teams at Humu, where she helps leaders and their teams take small steps towards profound improvement. Prior to joining Humu, Liz designed and led workshops for executives at Google, Facebook, and Nike on how to c...
2022-12-1112 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastIdeaflow by Jeremy Utley and Perry Klebahn: how to have more ideasAbout the book Great Ideas. Methods, not Magic. Innovation is not an event; it’s a practice. Don’t leave the big ideas to the creatives. Revolutionize your creative process by mastering Ideaflow: the proven strategy that anyone can use to routinely generate and commercialize innovative ideas. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, student, C-suite leader, or anything in between, this book will teach you how to unleash creativity and innovation to magnify and accelerate all your other efforts, by simply building it into your daily routine About the authors Jeremy is the Di...
2022-12-0315 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastThe 6 Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni: how to find out if you're a genius or frustratedAbout the author Pat is one of the founders of The Table Group and is the pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is the author of 13 books, which have sold over 6 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. As President of the Table Group, Pat spends his time speaking and writing about leadership, teamwork, and organizational health and consulting with executives and their teams. Prior to founding the firm in 1997, Pat worked at Bain & Company, Oracle Corporation and Sybase. Pat lives in the Bay Area with his wife and four...
2022-11-0715 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastWhat's on my TBR: eight books I want to read before the end of the yearSubscribe to the bookmark newsletter for twice-monthly book and listening tips in your inbox. This week's episode is a little different as I wanted to tell you about some of the books I'm looking forward to reading, rather than about a book I've read. Here's the books on my TBR at the moment... The Persuaders by Anand Giridharadas Ideaflow by Jeremy Utley and Perry Klebahn The Prepared Leader by Erika James and Lynn Perry Wooten Humanocracy by Gary Hemel and Michele Zanini The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff Big Feelings by Liz Fosslien and...
2022-10-3012 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastBuilding a Second Brain by Tiago Forte: why you need to stop using your headAbout the author Hi, I'm Tiago Forte, I’m the founder of Forte Labs, and the question that drives me is, “How can humans reach their creative potential?” To answer that question, I teach and write about new ways for you to thrive in our connected, digital world. Over the last decade, I’ve helped thousands of people build a Second Brain. It’s a trusted place outside your head where you can collect and organize your most important ideas and insights, and use them to do your best work. The ultima...
2022-10-2415 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastConverge by Dr Catherine Ball: how to see into the futureAbout the author Associate Professor, Dr Catherine Ball is a scientific futurist, speaker, advisor, author, founder, executive producer, executive director and company director working across global projects where emerging technologies meet humanitarian, education and environmental needs. Catherine also likes to create businesses and champion movements, collaborate with peers, and advise game-changers. A sought-after voice across the start-up, futurist and tech world, Catherine works globally across a wide range of projects from creating documentaries and world leading conferences and events, to advising on the use of novel approaches (e.g. drones) across environmental and humanitarian projects. C...
2022-10-1915 min
Nicole & Kate Can RelateSpecial Feature: Steph Clarke shares how to plan a reading weekA reading week? We know… we had our fair share of questions about what a reading week looks like, why you should consider doing one, and what the biggest benefits of a reading week might be. So for this episode we invite Steph Clarke of Steph’s Business Bookshelf Podcast on to talk about it!Points Discussed in this EpisodeTypes of books to read during different times of the dayHaving go-to sources you trust for book recommendationsHow a “reading week” might be a “thinking” weekend, a “4-day meditation geta...
2022-10-1652 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastMy Life in Full by Indra Nooyi: why you should put purpose and learning at the centre☀️ Get in before 21 October to join this year's Steph's Business Bookshelf Summer Book Club: https://www.itsyesand.co/sbbsbc 📚 About the book For a dozen years as one of the world’s most admired CEOs, Indra Nooyi redefined what it means to be an exceptional leader. The first woman of color and immigrant to run a Fortune 50 company — and one of the foremost strategic thinkers of our time — she transformed PepsiCo with a unique vision, a vigorous pursuit of excellence, and a deep sense of purpose. Now, in a rich memoir brimming with grace, grit, a...
2022-10-0914 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastThe Best Books of 2022... so far (part 3)It's quarterly review time with a recap of the best books I read between 1 July and 30 September this year. Best books I read Four Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney & Sean Covey et al (listen to the episode about this book here) Cult Status by Tim Duggan (listen to the episode about this book here) Brave New Work by Aaron Dignan (listen to the episode about this book here) Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen (listen to the episode about this book here) Best audiobook I listened to James Acaster's...
2022-10-0214 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastThanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen: why feedback is like a gift and a colonoscopyAbout the book The performance evaluation at work; the parenting advice from your mother-in-law; the lecture by the cop who just pulled you over. We get feedback every day of our lives, from friends and family, colleagues, customers, and bosses, teachers, doctors, and strangers. We’re assessed, coached, and criticized about our performance, personalities, and appearance. We know that feedback is essential for professional development and healthy relationships—but we dread it and often dismiss it. That’s because receiving feedback sits at the junction of two conflicting human desires. We want to learn and...
2022-09-2718 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastTwo Hour Cocktail Party by Nick Gray: how to be more interestingAbout the book You know that well-connected friend who only exists in the movies? The one who throws the best parties and can set up any introduction you need?Everyone wants to know someone magical like this who brings people together. The secret is: you can be that person. You should be that person. The 2-Hour Cocktail Party will show you how.Discover a simple party-hosting formula with step-by-step instructions that help you meet new people, strengthen your existing relationships, and make you the person everyone wants to know.You’ll learn wh...
2022-09-1913 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastCult Status by Tim Duggan: why you should throw the old ways of building a business in the binAbout the book Consumers have changed, and the businesses that form around them are principled, purposeful and creative. The next generation of entrepreneurs thinks differently, and Cult Status will show you how you can too. Enough has been written about huge cult brands founded last century – Nike, Apple, Red Bull. What will the cult companies of tomorrow look like? Who is amassing the kind of passionate community that gives them the best chance of getting through difficult times to build long-term, sustainable success? Source: http://cultstatus.com/book/cult-status/ About the au...
2022-09-1112 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastBrave New Work by Aaron Dignan: How to radically rethink the way you workAbout the book What's stopping us from doing the best work of our lives? It's the way we work. Bureaucracy. Hierarchy. Compliance. Everything that slows us down and makes us feel less human. Our organizations are broken. And we can fix them. Aaron Dignan helps teams around the world completely reinvent their operating systems—the fundamental principles and practices that shape their culture—with extraordinary success. He helps them see that organizations aren't machines to be predicted and controlled. They're complex human systems full of potential waiting to be released. In Brave New Work, you'll lear...
2022-09-0419 min
Freedom Fridays#58 Freedom Fridays Podcast with Steph ClarkeIn Episode #58 Pete chats with Steph Clarke. Steph is a facilitator and modern-day L&D program and curriculum designer, a visual and graphic designer, and an auditor in a past life. Steph reimagines organisational learning. Her combination of skills and experiences allow her to channel her energy into what she enjoys and is excited by the organisations that are rethinking and challenging how people work and learn at work. Steph is an advocate of ongoing learning and enjoys breaking it down into bite-sized shareable chunks through her podcast Steph’s Business Bookshelf Podcast.
Steph and Pete chat about...
2022-09-0159 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastThe Four Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey et a: why accountability is the secret sauce to successAbout the book Fully revised and updated, the definitive guide for leaders on how to create lasting organisational change.Do you remember the last major initiative you watched die in your organisation? Did it go down with a loud crash? Or was it slowly and quietly suffocated by other competing priorities? By the time it finally disappeared, it’s quite likely noone even noticed.Almost every company struggles with making change happen. The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Revised and Updated is meant to help you reach the goals you’ve always dreamed of with a simp...
2022-08-2116 minThe New WayHow To Create A Smart Learning And Development Strategy For Your Change Program with Steph ClarkeHow much real thought did you put into the training plan for your last change initiative? So much has changed in this space over the last few years and traditional approaches to training and learning just aren’t that relevant anymore.So - when it comes to learning at work - what’s working now?Steph Clarke, a learning and development professional, designer, workshop facilitator - takes a deep dive into this topic with us. Through her consultancy YesAnd, Steph helps businesses reimagine their approach to learning and development; help...
2022-08-1728 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastHow to plan your own reading week: the do's and don'ts of escaping with your books I've just got back from an excellent week away doing some reading, planning, thinking, and pondering. But what is a reading week? How should you plan one? And what traps should you avoid? In this week's special episode I share three tips / big ideas to think about if you're planning your own reading / thinking week. You'll find out... Why location matters How to set your expectations (and self) up for success Why you shouldn't just read I mentioned Riparide in this episode. Check them out if you're after an interesting space in nature f...
2022-08-1420 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastDie with Zero by Bill Perkins: won't somebody think of the children?!About the book Die with Zero by legendary energy trader, Bill Perkins, details a thought-provoking framework for maximizing net fulfillment, over net worth. Die with Zero introduces the compelling principles he uses to think about personal finances, and more importantly, life. Die with Zero is not something Perkins came up with after building his wealth. It's packed with stories from his first job on Wall Street making $16,000 annually, to getting fired and feeling lost in life. To his life today: a hedge fund manager, film producer, high stakes poker player, and resident "Indiana Jon...
2022-08-0714 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastMove to the Edge, Declare it Centre by Everett Harper: how to be more human in complexityAbout the author Everett Harper is the CEO and Co-Founder of Truss, a human-centered software development company, named as an Inc 5000 fastest-growing private company for 2020 and 2021. He is a rare combination of a Black entrepreneur, Silicon Valley pedigree, National Champion, and a proven record for solving complex problems with social impact. He had the foresight to build a company that’s been remote-first since 2011, salary-transparent since 2017, anticipating the importance of hybrid work and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) by a decade. Before Truss, Everett was at Linden Lab, maker of Second Life, a pi...
2022-07-3115 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastFully Connected by Mel Kettle: how to reconnect with yourselfAbout the book Are you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed?Do you feel like you have no time for yourself?Are you wondering how to regain your energy and find joy? Being a leader today is hard. We are pulled in so many directions, with big responsibilities and many livelihoods reliant on us. It may be surprising to learn that our first responsibility is to care for ourselves. To make choices that are right for us, instead of what is right for others. With blurred boundaries between work and life...
2022-07-2412 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf Podcast100 Days of Brave by Iolanthe Gabrie: how to build your brave muscleAbout the book A legit business: one that’s proof-of-concept tested, compliant and connecting with your customer. For real. Practical and frank, 100 Days of Brave is the ultimate guidebook for building a business that will thrive. It’s for women who want to live life on their terms, enjoying the freedom that entrepreneurship provides – but who haven’t the mentors to get their show on the road. Whether you’re on the cusp of beginning a part-time hustle or you’re in the throes of start-up, 100 Days of Brave presents you with an achievable r...
2022-07-1712 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastPower by Kemi Nekvapil: why power takes practiceAbout the author As a black child raised by five sets of white foster parents (some incredibly loving, some - not so much) I always felt that I had to prove my worth, so that I would to be 'allowed to stay.'' I had to be not only a 'good girl' but a 'good black girl'. I had no say in where I would live or who my new mum and dad would be, or where I would be living next. I was told to always be thankful, always be grateful for what I...
2022-07-1015 min
Mind Body Parenting Podcast with Shelley ClarkeAware Parenting in the Childcare setting with Steph FleetonIn this episode Shelley Clarke chats with Founder/Director of Spirited Hearts, Steph Fleeton. Steph is a Holistic Childhood Mentor, Certified Aware Parenting Instructor, Parenting Support Counsellor, Mama Circle Facilitator and Homeschooling parent who follows a natural learning approach. Listen as Steph takes us through her journey of majoring in psychology to building a haven for children to learn, grow and play whilst feeling fully supported, safe and protected.In this episode you'll learn about:- why Steph believes children need to be protected from labels instead of being boxed into categories - how to...
2022-07-041h 02
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastThe best books of 2022... so far (part 2) Here's the best books I read between April and June this year (in no particular order)... The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll (listen to the full summary here) Killer Thinking by Tim Duggan (listen to the full summary here) Power by Kemi Nekvapil (coming next week!) Me by Elton John Support my book habit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stephsbookshelfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-07-0312 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastThe Art of Noticing by Rob Walker: why curiosity is more important than productivity About the book A thought-provoking, gorgeously illustrated gift book that will spark your creativity and help you rediscover your passion with “simple, low-stakes activities [that] can open up the world.” — The New York Times Welcome to the era of white noise. Our lives are in constant tether to phones, to email, and to social media. In this age of distraction, the ability to experience and be present is often lost: to think and to see and to listen. Enter Rob Walker’s The Art of Noticing — an inspiring volume that will help you see the wor...
2022-06-2713 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastLove + Work by Marcus Buckingham: why your what is more important than your whyHey, have you subscribed to the bookmark newsletter? If you liked this, you might like my twice-monthly email with book reviews and ideas of what you should be reading, and listening to, next. Click here to subscribe. About the author Marcus Buckingham is the author of two of the best-selling business books of all time, has two of Harvard Business Review’s most circulated, industry-changing cover articles, and has been the subject of in-depth profiles in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, The Today Show, and The Oprah Win...
2022-06-1916 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastThe Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll: why you need to get it all on paperIf you liked this, you might like my twice-monthly email with book reviews and ideas of what you should be reading, and listening to, next. Click here to subscribe. About the book Bullet Journal® (or BuJo® for short) was created by Ryder Carroll, a digital product designer and author living in Brooklyn, NY. Diagnosed with learning disabilities early in life, he was forced to figure out alternate ways to be focused and productive. Through years of trial and error, he developed a methodology that went far beyond simple organization. Now he focuses on helping others lea...
2022-06-1314 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastI'm Not a Numbers Person by Dr Selena Fisk: why it's not just about the money (honey)Hey, have you subscribed to the bookmark newsletter? If you liked this, you might like my twice-monthly email with book reviews and ideas of what you should be reading, and listening to, next. Click here to subscribe. About the book A practical and fascinating guide from leading data expert Dr Selena Fisk that teaches us how to make informed decisions using the numbers around us so we can work smarter and live better. Data is everywhere. Smart watches track our steps and heart rate, social media platforms recommend people we might know and p...
2022-06-0514 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastHow We Read: Adam Ashton reads a lot of booksAdam Ashton is the co-host of the What You Will Learn podcast. I had lots of fun asking Adam about how he reads (especially as he read over 70 books in 2021), what he's reading, hearing about his unique way of pairing audiobooks and hard copy books, making notes, and finding out whether he starts more books than he finishes. And make sure you check out Adam (and other Adam's) podcast; What You Will Learn, over at https://www.whatyouwilllearn.com/Support my book habit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stephsbookshelfSee omnystudio.com/listener for...
2022-05-2232 min
Soft Skills for Leaders with Lisa EvansRe-imagining Learning at Work With Steph ClarkeOur love for learning is strengthened when we’re in environments that acknowledge and nurture this passion. However, most of our learning institutions focus on traditional approaches that may no longer be relevant, and we need to work towards re-imagining learning at work. In this episode of the Business Chat Podcast, I have a lovely conversation with Steph Clarke. She helps organisations deal with hard conversations regarding learning and development. Before the pandemic, people’s way of learning was too traditional, classroom-based, and too instructor-led. Now, organisations are employing a more holistic approach to help their...
2022-05-1639 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastHow We Read: Madeleine Dore takes a lot of notesMadeleine Dore is a writer. She's recently released her first book, I Didn't Do The Thing Today, all about letting go of productivity guilt (which I talked about on episode 157 of Steph's Business Bookshelf (listen here)). In her writing, both in the book and in her Extraordinary Routines newsletter, she brings in such a breadth of different quotes and references. So in this conversation I ask her more about how she reads, dig into her process of note taking and collation, and how writing a book impacts the way she reads. Madeleine is such a...
2022-05-1526 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastKiller Thinking by Tim Duggan: why you need to schedule your boredomAbout the book We need better ideas right now. Everywhere you look, there are growing problems that require fresh, creative thinking to help us solve. The good news is that anyone can learn to master the art of creativity to turn good ideas into brilliant ones. That’s what this book is about: those killer ideas that have a positive impact on many people, with near-infinite winners. The type you hear about and think, ‘Damn, I wish I’d thought of that!’ Tim Duggan, the co-founder of Junkee Media, will show you how to identi...
2022-05-0813 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastLet's Talk Culture by Shane Michael Hatton: how communication is the key to culture About the book Packed with research-based insights from Australia’s leading workplaces, Let’s Talk Culture is the how-to guide for people leaders who want to shape a world-class team culture by design. Successful leaders and organisations know that culture is the unseen advantage of world-class teams. But can it be influenced? And what role do managers play in building and shaping it? Author and expert in leader communication, Shane Michael Hatton, says the research suggests it can be influenced and that the people leader plays a crucial role — but it all starts w...
2022-05-0112 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastMastering Community by Christine Porath: why you need to let people go to keep them together About the book Despite our deep desire to feel a sense of belonging, many of us feel isolated. The rise of technology and modern workplace practices have led people to be even more disconnected, even as we remain constantly contactable. And as our human interactions have decreased, so too have our happiness levels. This is sparking a crisis in mental health that will have repercussions for years, leaving people lonelier and organizations less productive and profitable, too. What Christine Porath has discovered in her research is that leaders, organizations, and managers of all stripes may re...
2022-04-2412 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastDo/Open by David Hieatt: why you need to be more interesting About the book How do you grow your business when you don’t have a marketing budget?How do you stand out in a busy world? And what if the answer is right in front of you? ‘For me, the newsletter is the most important tool I have in building a global denim brand. Second only to the sewing machine.’ So writes entrepreneur David Hieatt who has based his entire marketing strategy around a simple email newsletter. And it’s worked. His company has grown into a creative global jea...
2022-04-1713 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastImaginable by Jane McGonigal: why you need to take a step into an unthinkable future About the book The COVID-19 pandemic, increasingly frequent climate disasters, a new war — events we might have called “unimaginable” or “unthinkable” in the past are now reality. Today it feels more challenging than ever to feel unafraid, hopeful, and equipped to face the future with optimism. How do we map out our lives when it seems impossible to predict what the world will be like next week, let alone next year or next decade? What we need now are strategies to help us recover our confidence and creativity in facing uncertain futures. In Imaginable, Ja...
2022-04-1017 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastBest books of 2022... so far (part 1) It's time for my quarterly review of the best books of 2022 (so far), talking about the six books I've loved the most over the first few months of 2022, featuring... Stolen Focus by Johann Hari (listen to the full episode about the book here) I Didn't Do the Thing Today by Madeleine Dore (listen to the full episode about the book here) This Working Life by Lisa Leong & Monique Ross (listen to the full episode about the book here) Will by Will Smith & Mark Manson (read the review here) Imaginable by Jane McGonigal Creative Acts for Curious P...
2022-04-0318 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastSpecial: five best books on leadership This little special episode is about the top books on the big topic of leadership. A great little list if you are a leader, are working with leaders, or want to buy a useful gift for a leader in your life. They'd also be great as part of a nice little bundle for new promotions or new joiners to an organisations. Anyway, that's to say that there's lots of use you can get from this bonus episode. If you think I missed a book, or you'd add something else to this list, let me know...
2022-03-2015 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastThe Power of Regret by Dan Pink: why regret is not a dirty word About the book “No regrets.” You’ve heard people proclaim it as a philosophy of life. That’s nonsense, even dangerous, says Daniel H. Pink in his latest bold and inspiring work. Everybody has regrets. They’re a fundamental part of our lives. And if we reckon with them in fresh and imaginative ways, we can enlist our regrets to make smarter decisions, perform better at work and school, and deepen our sense of meaning and purpose. In The Power of Regret, Pink draws on research in psychology, neuroscience, economics, and biology to challenge wi...
2022-03-1316 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastStolen Focus by Johann Hari: why it's not your fault that you can't pay attention PS. I'll be doing an Ask Me Anything bonus episode in the next few weeks; if you've got something you'd like me to answer / tackle, email me steph@stephclarke.com About the book All over the world, our ability to pay attention is collapsing. In the US, college students now focus on one task for only 65 seconds, and office workers on average manage only three minutes. New York Times best-selling author Johann Hari went on an epic journey across the world to meet the leading scientists and experts investigating why this is...
2022-02-2718 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastPowerful by Patty McCord: why it's time to start treating your employees like adults About the book When it comes to recruiting, motivating, and creating great teams, Patty McCord says most companies have it all wrong. McCord helped create the unique and high-performing culture at Netflix, where she was chief talent officer. In her new book, Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility, she shares what she learned there and elsewhere in Silicon Valley. McCord advocates practicing radical honesty in the workplace, saying good-bye to employees who don’t fit the company’s emerging needs, and motivating with challenging work, not promises, perks, and bonus plans. McCord...
2022-02-2014 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastAtlas of the Heart by Brené Brown: how to learn to feel again About the book Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience If we want to find the way back to ourselves and one another, we need language and the grounded confidence to both tell our stories and to be stewards of the stories that we hear. In Atlas of the Heart, we explore eighty-seven of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human and walk through a new framework for cultivating meaningful connection. This is for the mapmakers and travelers in all of us. Source: https://br...
2022-02-1318 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastThis Working Life by Lisa Leong & Monique Ross: how to reimagine work for the better About the book You spend most of your waking life working — a jaw-dropping 90,000 hours for the average person. You deserve to feel joy during that time. But how? This Working Life empowers you to experiment in the lab of life. You’ll reflect on your highs and lows, harness your superpowers and pinpoint your guiding values. You’ll learn the importance of empathy as you craft a job or curate a portfolio career that can grow with you. You’ll unlock the power of rituals, community and self-care, and build resilience that will help yo...
2022-02-0613 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastThe 1 Day Refund by Donna McGeorge: how to reclaim a day back in your week About the book Are you constantly juggling multiple tasks and operating at 100 per cent or more? Do you feel you are permanently on the treadmill and can’t get off? If you needed extra capacity for something urgent, could you find it? In The 1-Day Refund, best-selling author and time management expert Donna McGeorge shows you how to recover an extra 15 per cent of your time-10 minutes per hour, 1 hour per day or a full day each week-to think, breathe, live and work. By creating more space, you’ll discover a new ability to foc...
2022-01-3012 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastI Didn't Do The Thing Today by Madeleine Dore: why productivity is not the meaning of life About the book Any given day brings a never-ending list of things to do. There’s the work thing, the catch-up thing, the laundry thing, the creative thing, the exercise thing, the family thing, the thing we don’t want to do, the thing we’ve been putting off (despite it being the most important thing). Even on days where we get a lot done, the thing left undone can leave us feeling guilty, anxious, or disappointed. After five years of searching for the secret to productivity, Madeleine Dore discovered there isn’t one. Inste...
2022-01-2314 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastHow to Begin by Michael Bungay Stainer; how to change your life with a worthy goal About the book We unlock our greatness by working on the hard things. Instead of doubting yourself, fearing you’ll make a mistake, and feeling like you need to play “small” so you don’t disrupt the status quo, start showing up for yourself so you can show up for the world. Don’t regret a life half-lived. Stepping up and pursuing your dreams is hard … and it’s exhilarating, and it’s important. Let me show you how to get clear, get confident, and start anything that matters. Source: https://www.mbs.works/best-books-tr...
2022-01-1612 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastWhat you should read in 2022 This week we're taking a gentle start to the year talking about the books on my reading list for this year, and how I'm rethinking my reading habits and goals. Here's some of the books I mention in the episode; How to Begin by Michal Bungay Stanier Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown I Didn't Do The Thing by Madeline Dore This Working Life by Lisa Leong and Monique Ross How to Tell a Story by The Moth The Power of Regret by Daniel Pink Stolen Focus by Johann Hari Making Numbers Count by...
2022-01-0910 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastHow We Read: Claire Hatton on royalty, leadership, and changing reading tastesIt's a December special with this bonus mini-series called How We Read, featuring conversations about the books that have stuck with us. In this episode of How We Read I'm talking to Claire Hatton about her top books of 2021, how she reads, and why 2021 has spurred some different genres of reading for her.Here's the books he talked about:1. Leading Edge by Holly Ransom2. Victoria, The Queen by Julia Baird3. Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku Plus, honourable mentions of Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo, Where the C...
2021-12-1924 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastHow We Read: Lisa Leong's existential musings and top reads of 2021It's a December special with a bonus mini-series called How We Read, featuring conversations about the books that have stuck with us. In this episode of How We Read I'm talking to Lisa Leong about her top books of 2021, some existential considerations on what's really essential, and a few insights from her new book. Here's the books she talked about: 1. The Mindful Therapist by Daniel J. Siegel2. The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander Support my book habit: https://w...
2021-12-1224 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastHow We Read: Shane Hatton's top two books of 2021It's a December special with a bonus mini-series called How We Read, featuring conversations about the books that have stuck with us. In this first ever episode of How We Read I'm talking to Shane Hatton about his top books of 2021, how he reads, and how he weaved his way into a book club this year. Here's the books he talked about: Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models by Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World by Melinda Gates Plus, an h...
2021-12-0519 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastNo Cure For Being Human by Kate Bowler: how to find out what really matters in life About the book It’s hard to give up on the feeling that the life you want is just out of reach. A beach body by summer. A trip to Disneyland around the corner. A promotion on the horizon. Everyone wants to believe that they are headed toward good, better, best. But what happens when the life you hoped for is put on hold indefinitely? Kate Bowler believed that life was a series of unlimited choices, only to find that she was stuck in a cancerous body at age 35. In her instant New York...
2021-11-2711 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastMillion Dollar Consulting Proposals by Alan Weiss: how to get around the gatekeepers About the author Alan Weiss is one of those rare people who can say he is a consultant, speaker, and author and mean it. His consulting firm, Summit Consulting Group, Inc., has attracted clients such as Merck, Hewlett-Packard, GE, Mercedes-Benz, State Street Corporation, Times Mirror Group, The Federal Reserve, The New York Times Corporation, Toyota, and over 500 other leading organizations. He has served on the boards of directors of the Trinity Repertory Company, a Tony-Award-winning New England regional theater, Festival Ballet, and chaired the Newport International Film Festival. His spe...
2021-11-2113 min
The $100 MBA ShowMBA1828 Guest Teacher – Steph Clarke – How to Get the Most Value From the Books You ReadBooks are the greatest investment you can make in yourself.
We’ve always maintained that — it’s why we host regular “Must Read” book review episodes. That’s why it’s so exciting to have Steph Clarke, bookworm par excellence on the show! The host of the Steph’s Business Bookshelf podcast, Steph knows a thing or two (or 4) about maximizing every minute you spend reading.
Today, Steph is here with strategies for really digging into the books you choose.
By taking an active approach to learning from your books, you can absorb and retain more...
2021-07-1215 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastThree essential books that all leaders should read Something different this week on the podcast.I've had a lot of conversations recently with leaders who are struggling to adapt to hybrid working, who are facing challenges in their teams, or who are just feeling overwhelmed.So this week on Steph's Business Bookshelf, I'm sharing three essential books for leaders to read (yes, it was a tough list to whittle down to three).The three are...1) Dare to Lead by Brené Brown2) The Coaching Habit and The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stanier3) The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lenc...
2021-05-2911 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastLittle Black Stretchy Pants (The Unauthorised Story of Lululemon) by Chip Wilson; how to create a cult-like brandThanks for listening. Please consider supporting the podcast with your next book purchase - save the Steph’s Business Bookshelf affiliate stores for Book Depository (Global) or Bookshop.org (US) in your browser. You can also say thanks by buying me a coffee. About the book The unauthorized story of lululemon. This is a book about ordinary people who took an opportunity to be creative, to be innovative, and to maximize their potential. Chip Wilson's part in this story comes from the learnings of thousands of mistakes. He set the culture, bus...
2021-05-1615 min
Rewrite Your StoryEpisode 21: It's time to talk Boundaries with Steph GermanThis Week's episode is all about boundaries, when it comes to boundaries I thought there was no better guest than Steph. Last week we talked all about how you can turn your shit into Art and about how you NEED to put yourself first in order to thrive. However, to be able to do so you need to be able to set boundaries. Some of you May remember Steph from episode 8 where we talk about all things safety. when it comes to setting boundaries you 100% need to feel safe to do so, for those of yo...
2021-05-1341 min
Phone Calls With Clever PeopleSteph Clarke on learning to learn and creating a culture of learning.We're Talking About Learning
And I’m joined by fellow learning enthusiast and the host of the brilliant podcast Steph’s Business Bookshelf, Steph Clarke.
If you were going to teach a class on ‘Learning’, what would you cover? And if you want to embed a culture of learning in your organisation what should you do?
While we spend many years in formal education, many people still haven't learned how to learn. Steph joins me on the phone to discuss.
Steph is a facilitator, designer and podcaster. She helps teams work better tog...
2021-04-1546 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastAlmanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson: the principles behind wealth and happiness About the book Getting rich is not just about luck; happiness is not just a trait we are born with. These aspirations may seem out of reach, but building wealth and being happy are skills we can learn. So what are these skills, and how do we learn them? What are the principles that should guide our efforts? What does progress really look like? The Almanack of Naval Ravikant is a collection of Naval’s wisdom and experience from the last ten years, shared as a curation of his most insightful int...
2021-04-1110 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf Podcast*REBROADCAST* The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris: Happiness is not the goalHEY! It's the Easter long weekend so I'm enjoying a short break and sharing this popular episode from the back catalogue that you may have missed. It's also one of the books I've shared the most over the last ten years - The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris. Enjoy... About the author Russ Harris is a doctor, therapist, father, trainer of health professionals, and author of The Happiness Trap (plus eight other books). Russ started his career as a newly-graduated doctor back in 1989, and soon discovered that most of his patients w...
2021-04-0417 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastThink Like a Rocket Scientist by Ozan Varol: how to solve more complicated problemsConsider supporting the podcast with your next book purchase. Save the Steph’s Business Bookshelf affiliate stores for Book Depository (Global) or Bookshop.org (US) in your browser. [00:00:00] Welcome back to Steph's Business Bookshelf. And this week's episode; the book Think Like a Rocket Scientist by Ozan Varol. Keep listening to find out why you need to fail more successfully. Welcome back. I'm your host, Steph Clarke. And as usual, every week. I'll be sharing with you the three big ideas from the best nonfiction books that I've been reading and doing the read...
2021-03-1410 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf Podcast2021 reading thoughts: why setting a reading goal might be a bad idea Happy new year! This episode is a relaxed start to the new year with a short chat about books and reading goals. I’ll share a couple of fiction books I’ve read over the break, why I’m *reducing* the number of books I’m planning to read in 2021 and why we need to get back to reading for fun in 2021 (and my anti-challenge #readforfunin21). Let’s go! Steph Check out this, and past episodes, on the podcast website. Psst, if you find the podcast valuable, you can now...
2021-01-1013 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastSpecial Episode: Talking books with Steph Clarke and Kelly Irving Time for something a little different. This week, to celebrate the 100th episode of Steph’s Business Bookshelf (yes, you read this right, there was an episode zero, so episode 99 is the 100th episode) AND my birthday, I’ve invited a guest host onto the podcast… introducing, Kelly Irving. Kelly is an author coach who helps you unlock what’s inside your head, so you plan, write and publish your best book as fast, fun and pain-free as possible. She is obsessed with helping experts, CEOs and thought leaders, author work that matte...
2020-11-2233 min
LeaderShip of FoolsThe Future Arrived with Steph ClarkeSteph Clarke and Colin Beattie examine where to from here for:
1. Proper Flexibility in Workplaces
2. Learning for Modern Humans
3. The death of Values
And much much more. Steph is a wonderful curator for leadership, learning and workplaces and here are just some of the things she referred to.
Download the bluepaper here: https://mailchi.mp/spiique/bluepaper
More about Spiique: www.spiique.com
Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/steph-clarke
Join us for our panel on resilient teams on Weds 20 May: https://events.humanitix.com/spiique-up-resilience-series-resilient-teams
Watch th...
2020-05-1400 min
Build High Performing Teams PodcastBonus Episode: Covid-19 and Teams - Mindsets For Productivity + Performance with Steph ClarkeWelcome to this bonus episode of the Build High Performing Teams Podcast. I have Steph Clarke here from Steph’s Business Bookshelf Podcast. She also works with a company called Spique. We did a full episode on the values that a team can adopt in order to be a high performing team day to day and we're both passionate thought leaders and experts in this area. But we wanted to do a more timely episode because this is launching right in the middle of the pandemic, or maybe even right at the beginning of the pandemic with Covid-19. So we...
2020-03-2423 min
First Time FacilitatorNever let a good crisis go to waste with Murray Guest and Steph Clarke (Episode 111)Send Leanne a message*BONUS EPISODE* During these unprecedented Covid-19 times, I thought it would be helpful for listeners to lean into a conversation between their facilitation peers. With less than 24 hours notice, I invited Murray Guest and Steph Clarke onto a Zoom call, to have an open conversation on how we’re feeling, how we’re responding, and how […] The post Never let a good crisis go to waste with Murray Guest and Steph Clarke (Episode 111) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.If you're nodding along to today's First Time Facilitator episode, you're...
2020-03-1939 min
inspired energyEpisode 50 - Heading into the Roaring 20s | Steph ClarkeIn this episode I chat with Steph Clarke, where she shares insights from the last decade and predictions for the next.
Steph is a facilitator, cat lady book worm, and we delve deep into book recommendations, hard hitting facilitation and career pivots.
Key episode highlights include:
When facilitating, it’s not about an agenda, it’s about reading the energy in the room.
Regret the things you do, not the things you don’t.
Key achievements from the last decade:
The pivot - changing careers in 2009 from accountant to L&D prof...
2020-02-2024 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastHow to Build a Reading Habit: Five tips to help you read more books in 2020PS. This episode sounds a little different as I recorded it as a full video episode - you can catch the video on YouTube or IGTV. To celebrate 1 year of Steph’s Business Bookshelf and a new decade, in this special episode I am sharing the five top tips I use to read over 30 books a year that you can use to build your own reading habit. With new years’ resolutions in full swing, and more people wanting to hit the books to increase their knowledge, enhance their career prospects, make a personal improvement or just...
2020-01-1207 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastChristmas Special: The top books you need to ask Santa to bring you It’s almost Christmas, so we have a bit of a different podcast this week. I’ve invited a few of my fellow bookworms and word nerds to share what is on their Christmas reading list. So whether you’re looking for a new book recommendation to immerse yourself in over the summer or winter break, or you’re starting a new reading habit in 2020, this episode is for you. Leanne Hughes from First time Facilitator Recommended book: Infinite Game by Simon Sinek Shamila Gopalan from HerWit ...
2019-12-2209 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastThe Happiness Trap by Russ Harris: Happiness is not the goalSign up to the bookmark newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/1119b1358a84/thebookmark About the author Russ Harris is a doctor, therapist, father, trainer of health professionals, and author of The Happiness Trap (plus eight other books). Russ started his career as a newly-graduated doctor back in 1989, and soon discovered that most of his patients were expressing a significant degree of dissatisfaction in life; stress, anxiety and unhappiness were widespread. He strongly related to their struggles, because he was experiencing something similar. He just couldn’t understand why he felt th...
2019-09-1517 min
British Strength RadioSteve "Tubby" MacNeil and Steph TaylorSteve MacNeil is a multi-ply powerlifter who has squatted 450kg in competition, benched 377.5kg and totalled 1047.5kg. Steph Taylor is also a multi-ply lifter. She has squatted 230kg, benched 130kg and deadlifted 202.5kg. Steve and Steph are a powerlifting couple and are both competing at the upcoming Irish Pro Invitational.
2019-08-311h 20
This Connected Life with Mel KettleConnecting with LEGO with Steph ClarkeSteph Clarke is an accountant turned facilitator and team coach and pommy (that’s a Brit living in Australia for the uninitiated) based in Melbourne. We’ve not actually met yet, but have some very good mutual friends so I feel like we’ve been friends for AGES! Steph and I have bonded over our shared love of facilitation, but, more importantly, our love of Ottolenghi, Middle Eastern food and reading. I hope you enjoy this conversation!
You can find Steph at stephclarke.com.
You can connect with Steph on LinkedIn and listen to her podcast, Steph’s Business...
2019-08-1936 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf Podcast10 Big Ideas About Work From 20 Episodes of Steph’s Business Bookshelf – Part 2 Each week on Steph’s Business Bookshelf I share the three big ideas I’ve taken from the business and non-fiction books I’ve been reading. As we’re now 6 months into our literary adventure, I wanted to share my ten favourite big ideas from over 60 that have featured on the podcast – all with a theme of work. Whilst not all of these books are specifically about work, I’ve pulled out some of my favourite lessons that will help you work smarter, think bigger and team better. 6. Look out for your DNA (from Fierce L...
2019-07-2109 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf Podcast10 Big Ideas About Work From 6 Months of Steph’s Business Bookshelf (part 1) Each week on Steph’s Business Bookshelf I share the three big ideas I’ve taken from the business and non-fiction books I’ve been reading. As we’re now 6 months into our literary adventure, I wanted to share my ten favourite big ideas from over 60 that have featured on the podcast – all with a theme of work. Whilst not all of these books are specifically about work, I’ve pulled out some of my favourite lessons that will help you work smarter, think bigger and team better. 1. Checklists help save lives and money better...
2019-07-1408 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastPitch Anything - Team Building QuestionMost teams aren't having the conversations they need to. We consistently fail to challenge each other, engage in robust dialogue and have the courageous, honest discussions we need to achieve our collective potential. Along with reading books for you, I've also taken the hard work out of finding new topics In these 2-3 minute 'minisodes' I'll share the team coaching question I took from this week's book for you to use in your own team. These questions make ideal icebreakers, kick offs for team days, reflections for projects, additions to your wee...
2019-05-2103 min
First Time FacilitatorTeam Coaching: How to help teams have the conversations they need to have with Steph Clarke (Episode 53)Send Leanne a messageIn a perfect world, we would be working alongside newly formed teams, newly promoted managers and helping to set the scene, create a team vision, purpose and values and define ways of working. The reality is, we’re usually called in when things are either starting to crack in a team environment. And it can be […] The post Team Coaching: How to help teams have the conversations they need to have with Steph Clarke (Episode 53) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.If you're nodding along to today's First Time Facil...
2019-02-1134 min
Steph's Business Bookshelf PodcastWelcome: How you can read 30 books in a year, trolls with light up eyes and about the podcastWelcome to Steph's Business Bookshelf. About the Podcast Steph (Chief Bookworm) will share the three ‘big ideas’ Steph took from the books she read along with how she has implemented the lessons and actions from the authors in her own life. About Steph Steph Clarke is a facilitator, team coach and a leadership development professional hailing from the UK but calling Australia home since 2014. Steph created this podcast to share what she learned from different books she’s read and how to build a consistent reading habit. She’s a l...
2019-01-0408 min