Culture Bites

As people are wanting to travel less and use technology more, Head of Consulting Corinne Canter discusses with Dominic Gourley about when to use remote debriefing and coaching vs. when it isn’t appropriate, and how to do it. Got a question you want us to answer? email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au

If you agree with the adage that 'a picture's worth a thousand words', you'll understand the beauty of the Circumplex. Dominic Gourley and Australia/New Zealand Chairman Shaun McCarthy explain how the Circumplex was developed to measure thinking and behaviour and the key ideas and research the Circumplex is built on, in this episode of Culture Bites.

In recent years there have been culture shocks and shame... the question is: will we do something about it or will it be more of the same? Lyn Goodear, CEO and MD of the Australia Human Resources Institute (AHRI), joins us to talk about how now is the opportunity for HR to step forward. To be taken seriously as a profession though, there have to be standards - something Lyn tells us AHRI are trying to address with their HR Certification

Following on from one of our past episodes about the Self-Actualising style, we’ve had some requests to delve into the Perfectinistic Style. Head of Consulting Corinne Canter and Dominic Gourley talk about this style that impacts a lot of people, but can come at a cost – and discuss what does being Perfectionistic look like, how does it impact us and what can we can do to change the impact of this style. Got a question you want us to answer? email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au

Often we can want to mend strained relationships with a colleague but we don't know where to start or how to go about it. Liana Sangster and Dominic Gourley share some tips on how to mend fences in those prickly relationships. Got a question you want us to answer? email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au

A rebroadcast of a Classic: What does a good resolution looks like and how to stick to it? Liana Sangster and Dominic Gourley discuss 'Blue' Year's Resolutions on this episode of Culture Bites. Thanks for supporting Culture Bites through 2019! We love hearing from you on what episodes have been useful or what topics you'd like us to explore. If you have any suggestions for 202 let us know at podcast@human-synergistics.com.au Wishing you all a happy Blue Year's Eve!

A rebroadcast of a Christmas Classic: Liana Sangster and Dominic Gourley give advice on how to stay Constructive during the potentially stressful Christmas season. Also, check out our interactive Circumplex Christmas card for a bit of a laugh: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/xmas2019/ Have a very Merry Christmas from all of us here at Human Synergistics!

Popular media has recently highlighted Imposter syndrome, which is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a "fraud". Dominic Gourley and Liana Sangster talk about Imposter Syndrome and how it can relate to the LSI, in this episode of Culture Bites. Got a question for us to cover on the podcast? Email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au

In this episode of Culture Bites, David Byrum and Dominic Gourley talk to Lyn Goodear, CEO and Managing Director of the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) about her unique perspective and view on the role of culture within organisations. Learn about AHRI - https://www.ahri.com.au/ Got a question for us to cover on the podcast? Email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au

When trying to position an LSI or Coaching Program to get the buy in from clients, what are some of the road blocks you might face? And how do you go about setting up a successful program? In this episode of Culture Bites, Dominic Gourley and Liana Sangster discuss some of the pit falls and how to overcome these. Got a question for us to cover on the podcast? Email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au

We share some tips and tricks for what makes for a good LSI coach and debrief, in this Culture Bites episode with Dominic Gourley, Sam Mead and Jessica Kieft. Got a topic or guest for the podcast? Email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au

We’ve been seeing culture a lot in the newspapers lately, with each scandal that pops up everyone is pointing to culture, but is it a new thing? Or why is culture suddenly in the headlines? Dominic Gourley and Corinne Canter discuss why it’s suddenly a hot topic. Got a topic or guest for the podcast? Email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au

In this episode of Culture Bites, we share Rob Phipps and Corinne Canter’s conference argument, that organisations need a fresh and more sustainable mindset towards culture. Like the ocean, culture isn’t something you control, it is something that you need to learn how to read and regularly care for to be kept clean, healthy and powerful. When you get it right, that’s when you can catch a long smooth wave of performance. Listen to our past Culture & Leadership Conference speakers, or watch their presentations here; www.human-synergistics.com.au/resources/videos Got a topic for us to cover on the podcast? Email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au

Can you easily describe your organisations culture? Do you know how it helps or hinders your efforts to achieve excellence? This is not just an academic question. Getting culture right means looking at the right metrics. In this Culture Bites Podcast, we share Shaun McCarthy’s conference presentation on Getting Culture Right – what it is and how does it work. Listen out for upcoming episodes of our other Culture & Leadership Conference 2019 speakers, or watch their presentations here; www.human-synergistics.com.au/resources/videos Got a topic for us to cover on the podcast? Email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au

Frasers Property Australia have transformed their company culture from one that was often defensive, oppositional and competitive to one that is consistently constructive, collaborative and focused on developing people. Ranna Alkadamani General Manager People & Culture, shares insights into the key moments of pivot they have had over the last 5 years to getting culture right and what it has meant for their employees and customers. Listen out for upcoming episodes of our other Culture & Leadership Conference 2019 speakers, or watch their presentations here; www.human-synergistics.com.au/resources/videos Got a topic for us to cover on the podcast? Email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au

IBM is one of the world’s most iconic brands. For over a 100 years it has been at the forefront of technological progress bringing world-changing ideas to its’ clients, the community and the world. David La Rose shares how this belief has shaped the IBM Australian/New Zealand journey in evolving its culture to the next level. Listen out for upcoming episodes of our other Culture & Leadership Conference 2019 speakers, or watch their presentations here; https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/resources/videos Got a topic for us to cover on the podcast? Email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au

When you're an Accredited Practitioner with Human Synergistics you get access to all sorts of continued professional development events. Jess Kieft from our Professional Development Team joins Sam Mead and Dominic Gourley to talk about what events we've put on this year and what you should bookmark for next year. See what events are coming up in our Professional Development calendar here: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/training/professional-development-calendar Got a topic for us to cover on the podcast? Email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au

Like the ocean, culture isn’t something you control, it is something that you need to learn how to read and regularly care for to be kept clean, healthy and powerful. When you get it right, that’s when you can catch a long smooth wave of performance. In this episode of Culture Bites, Dominic Gourley Interviews Corinne Canter and Rob Phipps on their newly produced Whitepaper: Catching Waves - Getting Culture Right. Join the wave at www.catchingwaves.com.au Got a question for us to cover on the podcast? Email podcast@human-synergistics.com.au