Ways to Change the Workplace with Prina Shah
This podcast helps you find ways to change the workplace for the better. Host Prina Shah, a global coach with over 20 years of experience, shares insights on developing executives, leaders, and teams. Episodes feature interviews with thought leaders and solo discussions aimed at optimizing organizational cultures. The mission is to make the workplace a good place to be, since we spend more waking hours at work than with loved ones.
Episodes
184. Tiny Culture Change: Say Thank You in Detail with Prina Shah
Tiny Culture Change: Say Thank You in Detail“Thanks, team” is nice. But it’s also easy for people to tune out.In this short episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah shares a tiny culture change leaders can put into practice immediately: make your thank you specific.Instead of offering generic praise, name three things:The behaviour — what did the person actually do? The effort — what d
183. The Loneliness We Don't Talk About: Why So Many People Feel Alone at Work with Prina Shah
Loneliness is one of the most overlooked challenges facing today's workplaces.In this solo episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, Prina Shah explores the hidden reality of workplace loneliness and why it affects everyone-from graduates to CEOs.Despite constant communication, many people have never felt more disconnected. Surrounded by colleagues, sitting in packed meetings, or spending the
182. You Are the Greatest Project You'll Ever Work On - Dr Marny Lishman and Prina Shah on Self-Awareness, Solitude & Emotional Agility
What if the most important relationship you'll ever build isn't with your partner, your colleagues or your team—but with yourself?In this episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, Prina Shah sits down with psychologist, workplace wellbeing expert and author Dr Marny Lishman for a deeply honest conversation about one of the most overlooked workplace skills: self-awareness.Drawing on her la
181. Tiny Culture Change Series: Share a Win That Isn't Yours - with Prina Shah
Tiny Culture Change: Share a Win That Isn't YoursLeadership isn't just about what you achieve. It's about who you lift along the way.In this short episode of Ways to Change The Workplace, Prina Shah shares one simple leadership habit that has a surprisingly powerful impact on workplace culture.When someone praises your work, resist the temptation to quietly accept all the credit. In
180. The Most Valuable Thing You Give Your Employer Isn't Your Work. It's Your Time - with Prina Shah
What if we've been thinking about work all wrong?We often believe that what we give our employer is our knowledge, our expertise, our creativity or our effort. But beneath all of those lies something even more valuable.Our time.In this reflective solo episode of Ways to Change The Workplace, Prina Shah explores why time - not talent - is the true currency of work. Every working day, we exchan
179. Leadership Pet Peeves: Mel Loy and Prina Shah's Sh*t List
Leadership Pet Peeves: Prina & Mel's Sh1t ListSometimes the smallest workplace habits create the biggest headaches.In this final episode of our five-part leadership series, I'm joined once again by my brilliant friend Mel Loy - communication strategist, behavioural science practitioner and host of the Less Chatter, More Matter podcast.This episode is exactly what the title suggests..
178. Performance Liberation NOT Performance Management With Professor Steve Mckenna And Prina Shah
Professor Steve McKenna joins Prina Shah for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges one of the most entrenched workplace practices: performance management. Together they explore why traditional annual performance reviews are increasingly unfit for today's fast-moving workplaces and why a new approach - what Steve calls performance liberation - may be the future.Connect with Steve Mc
177. Small Towns, Big Leadership Challenges with Simone Pickering and Prina Shah
Series: Rethinking Regional Workplaces with Simone PickeringIn this episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah is joined by Simone Pickering, Founder of The People & Culture Office, for a thought-provoking conversation about leadership capability, workforce engagement, and the future of work in regional Australia.Drawing on research, leadership experience, and observations from regio
176. Working with Brilliant Jerks - Refresher with Prina Shah
In this solo episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah tackles a workplace problem many leaders recognise but often avoid addressing: the brilliant jerk.These are the high performers, the technical experts, the rainmakers and innovators who consistently deliver results, but leave a trail of damaged relationships, disengaged employees and toxic workplace culture behind them.Prina explore
175. Tiny Culture Change Series - Ask “What am I normalising here” with Prina Shah
Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch, email me.Say hi!Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck out my website - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I
174. Work Fame, Hesitation Stations and Why Your Career Isn’t Stuck with Leanne Hughes and Prina Shah
In this episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah is joined by facilitator, speaker, author and self-confessed “thought breeder” Leanne Hughes for a deeply honest conversation about boredom at work, visibility, career reinvention, and what it really takes to create meaningful opportunities inside organisations.Leanne shares the story behind her upcoming book Work Fame and why she believ
173. Legacy, Energy & Letting Go: What It Really Takes to Lead Meaningfully with Digby Scott and Prina Shah
In this cross-over episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace and Dig Deeper, Prina Shah sits down with leadership expert Digby Scott for a deeply reflective conversation on legacy, energy management, and what it truly means to lead with intention.Connect with Digby!What starts as a shared connection through a former mentor quickly evolves into a rich discussion on impact - not as something distant
172. Tiny Culture Change - Celebrate Growth Before Results with Prina Shah
In this short but powerful episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah explores why workplaces often celebrate outcomes while overlooking the growth that made those outcomes possible.Results matter - but they are usually lag indicators. If leaders only recognise the final achievement, people quickly learn that effort, learning, experimentation, and progress do not count unless they produc
171. Trusting Your Gut More - On Intuition - with Dr Vish Ramakonar and Prina Shah
In this episode of Ways to Change The Workplace, Prina Shah is joined by Dr Vish Ramakonar for a fascinating and thought-provoking conversation on something many leaders feel - but rarely trust enough:Your gut instinct.This episode steps outside traditional workplace conversations and dives into the intersection of intuition, neuroscience, leadership, and decision-making.If you’ve ever thought “I
170. Leading Change When Change Is Constant with Mel Loy and Prina Shah
In this episode, Prina Shah sits down with Mel Loy to unpack what it really takes to lead change in today’s workplace - where change is no longer occasional, it’s constant.Mel Loy – Let’s Chatter Mo MatterPrina Shah – Ways to Change The Workplace PodcastThis is not a surface-level conversation about comms plans and training sessions. It’s a deep dive into the human side of change - from psychologi
169. Imagination at Work: Why The Future Belongs to the Curious with Liz Rider and Prina Shah
In this episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah is joined by organisational psychologist, executive coach, and global leadership advisor Liz Ryder for a powerful conversation on curiosity, imagination, and the future of work.They explore why curiosity is no longer a “nice-to-have” but a critical leadership capability in a fast-changing, AI-driven world. From the decline of creativity
168. Rethinking Change: Leadership, Trust & the Reality of Constant Transformation with Doug Wolfson and Janine Ellison
Rethinking Change: Leadership, Trust & the Reality of Constant TransformationRethink Change Conference 2026More about The Rethink Change Founders Doug Wolfson and Janine EllisonIn this episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah is joined by Doug Wolfson and Janine Ellison, founders of Rethink Change - a conference and community built to bring change practitioners together.What starte
167. Tiny Culture Change - Stop Outsourcing Feedback: The Leadership Contract No One Talks About with Prina Shah
In this short, sharp culture drop, Prina Shah challenges a common leadership habit that quietly erodes trust: outsourcing feedback.When leaders avoid difficult conversations and pass them to HR or others, they send two unintended messages — I can’t handle hard things and you can’t trust me.This episode is a direct call to action: If you lead people, giving feedback is not optional. It’s the job.Pr
166. Small Town Business: When the Boss Is the Culture with Simone Pickering and Prina Shah
In this episode, I’m joined again by Simone Pickering, HR consultant and founder of The People & Culture Office, to unpack a reality many small town businesses don’t want to admit:Sometimes the culture is the business owner.And in regional and small town settings, that impact is even stronger.We explore what happens when leadership style, personality, and long-standing habits define the entire
165. The Quiet Cost of Intellectual Loneliness at Work with Prina Shah
In this episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, I explore something that a lot of people feel… but very few people actually name.Intellectual loneliness.It’s not about being socially isolated.It’s about being surrounded by people, yet rarely having conversations that stretch your thinking.The kind of conversations where ideas are explored, challenged, expanded.Instead, many workplaces unintention
163. Tiny Culture Change - Kill 1 Stupid Rule - with Prina Shah
In this short episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah explores a simple but powerful leadership action: removing one pointless rule from your organisation.Every workplace has them - outdated policies, unnecessary approvals, or processes that exist simply because “that’s how it’s always been done.” While they may seem harmless, these rules quietly send a dangerous message: that bureauc
164. Breaking the Silence – Understanding Coercive Control with CEO of the Domestic Abuse Resource and Training Group (DART Group), Jolene Ellat and Prina Shah
Coercive control is one of the most misunderstood forms of abuse.It rarely begins with obvious violence. Instead, it often starts subtly — through behaviours that slowly isolate, manipulate, and erode a person's confidence and independence.In this powerful episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah is joined by Joelene Ellat, CEO and Founder of the Domestic Abuse Resource and Traini
162. No More Sh!t Sandwiches: Mastering Feedback at Work with Mel Loy and Prina Shah
Connect with Us:Mel Loy – Let’s Chatter Mo MatterPrina Shah – Ways to Change The Workplace PodcastWant the 1:1 Meeting Feedback Planner Pina mentioned? Reach Prina via LinkedIn or drop her a DM below - she’s sharing the love. 💌Join Mel Loy and Prina Shah for a powerhouse crossover episode all about one of the most misunderstood (and dreaded) workplace topics: FEEDBACK.Whether you're a people
161. Is Your Development at Work Arrested?
In this solo episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah explores a powerful and uncomfortable question:Is your professional development at work arrested?Using the metaphor of “Arrested Development” (inspired by the band), Prina unpacks what happens when growth stalls, motivation dips, and learning quietly stops. She challenges listeners to reflect on whether they are truly evolving — or
160. Kick Imposter Syndrome In the Nuts with Prina Shah
In this solo episode of The Ways To Change Your Workplace Podcast, Prina Shah deep dives into imposter syndrome – what it really is, why it shows up regardless of success, and how it quietly sabotages confidence, wellbeing, and career growth.Drawing on psychology, lived experience, coaching stories, and insights from Adam Grant, Prina reframes imposter syndrome as data, not a verdict. This episode
159. Why We Resist Change (and What Leaders Can Do About It) with Dr Vish Ramakonar
Dr Vish Ramakonar is a change and neuroscience practitioner, academic and corporate trainer with a background in engineering, IT and project management. He lectures at Edith Cowan University and delivers evidence-based programs grounded in neuroscience to support organisational change, resilience, wellbeing and performance.Vish is passionate about helping organisations create environments where pe
158. Living in a Fishbowl: Being the CEO in a Small Town with Simone Pickering
What happens when leadership doesn’t end at the office door?In Living in a Fishbowl, Prina Shah is joined by regional HR expert Simone Pickering to explore what it really means to be a CEO in a small town — where anonymity doesn’t exist, visibility is constant, and leadership follows you to the supermarket, the school gate, and community events.This episode moves beyond leadership theory and into
157. Adapting Your Communication Style for Your Team with Mel Loy
In this first episode of our five-part collaboration series, Prina Shah and Mel Loy dive into one of the most common leadership challenges - adapting your communication style to suit your team.Too often, leaders communicate based on their own preferences and assume the message has landed. In reality, effective leadership communication requires intentional adaptation, self-awareness, and trust-buil
156. Who Gets Heard at Work - And Who Doesn’t with Victoria Rennoldson
In this episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah is joined by London-based communication coach and cultural intelligence trainer Victoria Rennoldson for a powerful conversation about voice, silence, and the hidden dynamics shaping who gets heard at work.In this episode, Prina and Victoria explore:• Why being quiet is often misinterpreted as disengagement or lack of confidence • How dom
155. Fear, Trust and the Cost of Playing It Safe at Work – A Real Conversation with Prina Shah and Trina Sunday
Fear is quietly running many workplaces. It hides behind process, compliance, and so-called safety. In this episode, Prina Shah is joined by Trina Sunday, founder of Reimagine HR, for a candid and deeply practical conversation about fear, trust, leadership, and the human cost of risk avoidance at work.Together, they unpack how fear shows up in leadership behaviours, why HR is often stuck in the mi
154. The Polycrisis at Work: Why Organisations Can’t Separate ‘Outside’ and ‘Inside’ Anymore
Work feels heavier.People feel more stretched.And even when organisations are performing well on paper, something feels off.In this solo episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, Prina Shah explores the concept of a polycrisis and what it really means for leaders, organisations, and workplace culture.A polycrisis is not just multiple crises happening at once. It is when economic pressure, social te
153. When Work Follows You To the Shops: Boundaries In Small Towns with Simone Pickering and Prina Shah
In this episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, Prina Shah is joined by Simone Pickering as part of the series Rethinking Regional Workplaces with Simone Pickering.In When Work Follows You to The Shops, they explore what boundaries really look like when you live and work in a regional community or small town – where colleagues are neighbours, clients are parents at the school gate, and confidenti
152. How to Use Fallow Periods to Enhance Your Career
Embracing Fallow Periods in Your CareerIn this episode of The Ways To Change Your Workplace Podcast, host Prina Shah delves into the importance of fallow periods in one's career. She compares these quiet, slow patches to a field left fallow in agriculture, emphasizing their purpose for rest and recuperation. Prina shares a real-world story of a client she named Amira, who turned a period of c
151. You are the GREATEST project that you will EVER work on
You Are the Greatest Project 2026In this solo episode of The Ways To Change Your Workplace Podcast, Prina Shah explores why you are the most important project you’ll ever work on. She discusses the difference between survival mode and true leadership, the importance of self-development at work, and practical self-coaching strategies to foster personal and professional growth. Brina shares her own
150. Why I do what I do + announcing a break with Prina Shah
This is a retro ep. with an announcement that I am taking a break from podcasting as I am getting burned out. I need a break. I will return in 2025.For now, hear my origin story...Trigger warning for anyone affected by alcoholism or domestic violence.My story is one I haven't told many.Michelle, my client, asked me why I do what I do a while ago.She wanted to know what motivates me to work wi
149. What do I mean by Legacy - with Prina Shah
In this solo episode, Prina Shah dives deep into the powerful concept of legacy—a word that can make some of us pause and wonder, “Am I really leaving a legacy?” Prina unpacks her personal definition of legacy, exploring how each of us creates impact every day, no matter where we are in our career journey.She reflects on key questions we should all be asking ourselves: How do I want to be remember
148. Beyond the Grind: Crafting a Career That Leaves a Mark with Prina Shah
In this solo episode of the Ways to Change the Workplace podcast, host Prina Shah dives deep into a topic that touches us all – how to create a lasting legacy at work. Drawing insights from her new book, Make Work Meaningful: How to Create a Culture that Leaves a Legacy, Prina challenges listeners to shift their focus from mere achievements to building a meaningful impact that transcends daily tas
147. Let's Make Work Meaningful - Announcing My Book
Let’s Make Work MeaningfulWelcome to another solo episode of the Ways to Change the Workplace podcast with your host, Prina Shah. This week is monumental as Prina is launching her highly anticipated book, Make Work Meaningful: How to Create a Culture That Leaves a Legacy.In this episode, Prina delves into the heart of the book, exploring its central theme—the Achievement and Legacy Paradox. She ta
146. A.I Unplugged: Bots Spill the Secrets to Meaningful Work by Reviewing My Book - Make Work Meaningful: How To Create A Culture That Leaves A Legacy
In this special episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, host Prina Shah takes you on an exciting journey into the future with a twist – AI bots are discussing her upcoming book, Make Work Meaningful: How to Create a Culture that Leaves a Legacy.Prina shares how her friend, Chris Fenning, used Notebook LM, an A.I tool, to transform her manuscript into an AI-generated conversation. This dynamic dia
145. How to Deal with Gossip at Work with Prina Shah
In this episode, Prina Shah dives into the topic of office gossip—what it is, how it harms workplace culture, and most importantly, how to manage it. Prina shares two powerful quotes to frame the conversation: "Those who gossip to you, gossip about you" and "Loose lips sink ships." She highlights why gossip can be detrimental and provides a three-step framework to evaluate whet
143. How to Lead the Room as a CEO
Prina delves into one of the most crucial, yet often misunderstood, skills for any CEO: how to lead the room with presence and purpose.Prina breaks down actionable, practical strategies to help you, as a CEO or executive, own the room—not because of your title, but through intentional actions, thoughtful pauses, and inspiring leadership. These are not just theoretical ideas; they’re techniques Pri
142. Financial Wellbeing at Work - Planning for a Family with Aadil Abbas and Prina Shah
In this insightful episode of the Ways to Change the Workplace podcast, host Prina Shah welcomes back Aadil Abbas, financial planner and co-owner of Own Financial Planning in Sydney. Together, they tackle one of the most significant life events – family planning – and its impact on careers, finances, and emotional well-being.Adil shares practical financial tips for navigating the costs of starting
141. Emotional Contagion at Work with Prina Shah
Emotional Contagion at WorkIn this solo episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, your host, Prina Shah, dives into the fascinating and impactful topic of emotional contagion in the workplace. Emotions are contagious, and the emotional climate of a team can directly influence workplace culture, productivity, and morale.Key takeaways from this episode:What is emotional contagion?: It's the phen
140. Culture is the Way We Do Things with Prina Shah Interviewed by Joeri Schilders
Host: Joeri (Yuri) Schilders has the mic in this ep! Guest: Prina Shah, Organisational Development Specialist, Consultant, CoachThis episode was originally on Joeri’s The Rebel Rules podcast. As Prina delves though past interviews for the launch of her upcming book Make Work Meaningful she shares this ep. with you too.Join Prina's Book Launch TeamJoeri sat down with moi, Prina Shah, a consul
139. Introducing my book “Make Work Meaningful: A Practical Guide to Creating a Culture That Leaves a Legacy” with Prina Shah
In this solo episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, Prina Shah, a global leadership coach, consultant, trainer, keynote speaker, and podcaster, introduces her upcoming self-published book, Make Work Meaningful: How to Create a Culture That Leaves a Legacy. Prina shares the inspiration behind her book, rooted in her personal experiences and her father’s challenging work life as a migrant. She ref
138. For the Conflict Averse with Prina Shah
In this episode, Prina Shah addresses a common challenge faced by many leaders—conflict aversion. If you find yourself struggling to have difficult conversations, this episode is for you. Prina explains what conflict aversion is and how it negatively impacts your professional reputation and the trust of your team. She provides actionable advice on how to overcome this challenge and emphasizes the
137. Why We Resist Change… with Jeff Skipper and Prina Shah
Today, we have Jeff Skipper, joining us all the way from Calgary, Alberta. Jeff is a renowned expert in accelerating change with over 25 years of experience working with top-tier clients like IBM, Suncorp, Goldman Sachs, and the Salvation Army. He holds a master's degree in organizational psychology, is a certified change management professional, and the author of "Dancing with Disruptio
136. Sulking - The Silent Saboteur of Harmony with Prina Shah
Sulking: The Silent Saboteur of Workplace HarmonyHost: Prina ShahEpisode Summary: In this episode of the "Ways to Change the Workplace" podcast, host Prina Shah dives deep into the topic of sulking, a passive-aggressive behaviour that silently sabotages workplace harmony. Prina explores the psychological roots of sulking, its impact on personal and professional relationships, and provide
135. Plan for Retirement (NOW) with Aadil Abbas and Prina Shah
In this thought-provoking episode, Aadil Abbas introduces the noivel concept of a "work optional lifestyle," challenging the traditional notion of retirement. Instead of ceasing work at a predetermined age, this approach empowers individuals to choose their transition based on financial readiness and personal preferences.Have you ever considered this for yourself?Key Discussion Points:Re
134. From Law to Radio: Lisa Leong's Journey to a Multifaceted Career with Prina Shah
Lisa Leong, is a multifaceted professional who wears many hats with finesse. You may well know her from ABC’s Radio show This Working Life, through to her many TV and Conference appearances. She handed the mic over to me. We discuss her portfolio career from her journey as an author to her roles as a facilitator, MC, and speaker, Lisa shares invaluable lessons from her diverse career. Key Takeaway
133. The Risks of Family-Like Work Cultures with Prina Shah
In this solo episode of "The Ways to Change Your Workplace Podcast," your host Prina Shah discusses why organizations shouldn't act like families. Drawing from her experience working with a CEO to change organizational culture, she emphasizes the challenges that arise when a workplace adopts a "family culture." Tune in to gain valuable insights on creating a positive work
132. The Power of Leadership Communication - Mel Loy interviews your host, Prina Shah
This week, we've turned the tables on prina and instead of being the interviewer... she's the interviewee! Mel Loy has stepped in this week to do a second week of absolute comms gold, interviewing me to discuss all things change communication.My extensive background of over 20 plus years in the corporate world plus leading teams in strategic people and culture roles, focusing on culture
131. The Problems that Most Executive Teams Cause... with Prina Shah
In this episode, Prina addresses the issue of conflicting messages within executive teams and the impact it has on organizational communication. She emphasizes the importance of executives aligning on decisions, implementation strategies, and communication plans to avoid corporate whispers and confusion among employees. By ensuring consistent messaging across departments, executives can create a m
130. Maintaining Momentum with Discernment with Vicki Main and Prina Shah
Join me in this episode of "Ways to Change the Workplace" with the amazing Vicki Main as we discuss maintaining momentum with discernment in the workplace. Learn about the importance of separating truths from untruths in decision-making.Discover practical strategies to cultivate better discernment in professional pursuits.Hear inspiring stories and insights from Vicky's amazing jour
129. On Zen Anger Management at Work with Prina Shah
Sometimes we loose out sh1t at work. Here's one way not to. From Instagram direct messages to your ears in this episode. I posted this on Instagram recently and the amount of DMs I received were a sign that we often do lose our temper or get angry at work. We're human and have flaws. I have been there and done that too. In this episode of the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast I share
128. Financial Wellbeing and Work: Supporting the Sandwich Generation with Aadil Abbas and Prina Shah
Discover the keys to balancing the demanding roles of parent and caregiver in our insightful discussion with financial planner Aadil Abbas from Own Financial Planning in Sydney. Learn practical strategies to navigate the financial and emotional challenges faced by the sandwich generation—those in their 40s and 50s who are simultaneously supporting their children and aging parents. We take a deep d
127. 5 Ways You Are Killing Your Culture
Today, we tackle a crucial topic that may be uncomfortable but essential for creating a thriving work environment - the five ways you might be unintentionally killing your workplace culture.Micromanagement: We discuss how micromanagement, although seemingly ensuring correctness, can stifle team spirit and erode trust and autonomy. Drawing on sociologist Max Weber's theory of bureaucracy and P
126. The Art of Change Communication with Mel Loy and Prina Shah
Show Summary:I had the pleasure of interviewing my good friend Mel Loy, a global expert in change communication. Mel recently published her book, "Change Isn't Hard: A Practical Playbook for People-Centred Change Communication," which fills a significant gap in the market by focusing on effective communication strategies during organizational change.This is a MUST LISTEN to episode!
125. Are You a Culprit of Destination Addiction? With Prina Shah
Are you a culprit of Destination Addiction?I wanna talk to you about a concept called destination addiction, and destination addiction is exactly that. We are destined for something, and we're addicted to get there no matter what cost.Now I see that happening very much so in the workplace, and it's a difficult thing that happens because of the fact that you have your strategic plans.You&
124. Financial Wellbeing and Work: On Making Career Changes with Aadil Abbas and Prina Shah
Uncover the keys to a seamless career transition and grasp the financial strategies that can keep you buoyant even as you pivot to new professional horizons. Join me, Prina Shah, alongside my financial planning guru friend, Aadil Abbas, as we weave together the narratives of our own career shifts and distill the essence of financial resilience that supported our journeys. From the heart of Sydney,
123. Training versus Facilitation - What’s the Difference? With my mates Chris Fenning, Shani Wende, Bethan Winn, Julissa Shrewsbury, Fran McCormack, Yoke Van Dam, Aden Date and hosted by Prina Shah
Do you know the difference between training and facilitation?They are hugely different skills which many don't consider.In this episode I share a recent client project that I worked on to upskill their internal trainers in the art of facilitation. I share my secrets of facilitation with you.I also have my faciltiator mates Chris Fenning, Shani Wende, Bethan Winn, Julissa Shrewsbury, Fran McCo
122. How You Can Take Advantage of Video Communication with Joeri Schilders and Prina Shah
Joeri is a frientor of mine. He is one of the most creative people that I know and you need to know about him too!I speak with Joeri about the need for video communication in today's workplace. Ironic - I know this is an audio format! I ask Joeri questions around:Embracing Virtual CommunicationBuilding a Video-Centric Work CultureOvercoming Video Conferencing FatigueInclusive Communication th
121. Why You Should Dump Your Performance and Managment System with Prina Shah
Is your performance and management system really serving you well?Is your performance and management system enabling or disabling conversations to happen between managers and employees?Is your performance and management system optmising your culture? Truth is, many performance and management systems are not filling the needs of all of the above and are often a system that is placed by human resour
120. Tackling Workplace Loneliness with Louise Johnstone Forster and Prina Shah
Louise, CEO of Advocare, discusses workplace loneliness with Prina, focusing on its impact and solutions. Through her experiences at Chorus, she highlights the prevalence of loneliness among professionals, emphasizing the need for diverse and inclusive environments. Referencing Dr. Vivek Murthy's book "Together," they explore the health implications of loneliness and the importance
119. Transparent Ways to Communicate Your Culture Survey Results
Why is it that many leaders are not transparent about their culture survey results? Why is it that conversations are not had about the responses people gave to the culture survey?Why is it that there is no discussion on the way forward to find decent ways to change the workplace based on what the people have said?I cover this and so much more in this solo episode. Listen, take notes and be sure to
118. Financial Wellbeing and Work with Aadil Abbas and Prina Shah
Unlock the secrets to maintaining your financial health even as the cost of living soars through my enlightening chat with Aadil Abbas. He's a Financial Planner and co owner of Own Financial Planning. We scrutinize how financial wellness in the workplace is more than just a personal concern; it's an economic imperative with billions at stake in lost productivity due to stressed-out emplo
117. Are you clocking in, or are you outcomes focused?
Clocking in or outcomes focused?Here's a thought for you. Implement a results only work environment where employees are evaluated based on the work that they produce rather than that time that they have spent in the office. Another fun fact for you, did you know that the 8 hour workday was in fact created during the industrial revolution. And during the industrial revolution, there was a lot
116. The Problem with Hierarchical Workplaces with Prina Shah
Have you ever felt the rigid lines of a workplace hierarchy constricting your potential? You're not alone. In this episode, I peel back the layers of traditional organisational structures and examine the often unexpected ways they shape our work culture and inter-office relationships. As we navigate the established chain of command and dissect the decision-making process, we uncover the delic
115. Signs of a Dysfunctional Board with Karen Thomas-Bland and Prina Shah
Karen Thomas-Bland from London is a Global Board Level Advisor, Partner level Management Consultant and Non-Executive Chairwoman with over 27 years’ experience in creating break-through strategies, transforming and Integrating organisations. She helps Board to become better.I speak with Karen on the Topic of Signs of a Dysfunctional Board.Transform your board meetings from mundane to monumental wi
114. Is your knowledge contemporary? With Prina Shah
Is your knowledge contemporary?Are you and your team keeping on top of all of the industry changes that are happening, or the contemporary you need to know.And the reason I ask this is because when I led a huge HR team of, you know, HR professionals, We're the worst people to develop ourselves, I tell you, and I love learning. So it was really difficult for me to be in a team that didn't
113. How women leaders can cut through office politics! With Jamie Lee and Prina Shah
Welcome back to another insightful episode of Ways to Change your Workplace, where we strive to create meaningful discussions around improving our professional environments. This week, listen in as I'm joined by Jamie Lee, an Executive Coach from New York, who brings a wealth of knowledge on the complex dynamics women face in office politics. Together, we unpack the subtleties of navigating w
112. If you disagree with the corporate message ...
Are you stuck in the middle as a leader or or a manager? ......In the middle of the board, the executive decisions, and then everything that your team and the people that report to you are telling you, and you are stuck in the middle. So a bit of a piggy in the middle situation is what you may well be in. And when you such a situation when there's change happening in an organization,especiall
111. I am Writing a Book on Leaving a Legacy at Work
You heard it - I am writing a book on leaving a legacy at work!UPDATE: I have plenty of early readers so doors are now closed. This book is:For Executives, Leaders and Teams who feel there is more to their 9-5 than simply clocking in and out.For those who want to leave the workplace better off.For those who want to make work more meaningful.For the dreamers, visionaries and change agents who wish
110. Legacy Series with Geoff Stewart District Superintendent of the Western Australian Police Force and Prina Shah
Ever wondered how a leader inspires others not just to follow, but to lead in their own right? Join me as I sit down with Geoff Stewart, a renowned figure from the Western Australian Police Force, whose 45 years of service have shaped his profound understanding of leadership. This episode is an insight into Goeff's world, from his early days in traffic and forensics to his current influence a
109. Growth Will Also Feel Like Loss with Prina Shah
Growth will also feel like loss...Growth will also feel like loss.Remember that.I'm gonna say it again.Growth will also feel like loss.Completely so, as we change,as we go up to new levels, sometimes we shed people It's like,you know, the analogy of the snake shedding its skin.There's a loss there. Every time something changes,we gain something, but we also lose something.So conside
108. 5 Signs of An Avoidant Culture (and How to Address It) with Prina Shah
Have you ever walked into a room so thick with tension it felt like a physical barrier? That's a telltale sign of an avoidant culture, and it's choking workplaces around the world. I'm Prina Shah, your guide through these murky corporate waters, and in this solo episode, I'm zeroing in on five distress signals that reveal your environment might just be one of them. From muffled
107. Bad Meetings are OUR Fault! Chris Fenning and Prina Shah
Transform the way you think about workplace meetings and discover the keys to making every sit-down a springboard for team success with communication guru Chris Fennig. If you're weary of gatherings that go nowhere, Chris's expertise will guide you toward creating impactful and engaging interactions that everyone actually looks forward to. We delve into the nitty-gritty of why meetings o
106. Do not Self Reject, with your host Prina Shah
Do not self reject!The amount of friends I have who say, oh, no. no. I can't apply for this job or that job because I don't meet a hundred percent of the criteria. Fuck that. Who cares? It does not matter.Your skills are transferrable, and the whole point of applying for a new job or a new opportunity is that you're gonna learn new things!You're not gonna be that fully perfect
105. Eight Ways to Deal with Dominant People at Work
Prepare to navigate the challenges of dealing with dominant people at work with this PRACTICAL episode of the Ways to Change a Workplace podcast. Your host, Prina Shah, shares 8 practical strategies to handle situations involving dominant individuals in the workplace. She'll lay the foundation by identifying dominant behavior and its manifestations like talking over others, controlling conver
104. Legacy Series, Saanvi Savla, My 16 year Old Niece! Hosted by Prina Shah
Never have I had a guest on my podcast who I love as much as I do Saanvi.I first met her when she was 6 months old. She was an inquisitive baby, full of wonder of the world around her and full of questions.Now as a 16 year old, I was flattered when Saanvi asked if she could do work experience with me! The week she had with me was jam packed. I didn't hold back, I wanted to show her the real l
