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Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!

Sian Harrington

27 episodes

2 weeks ago

In this episode of Work’s Not Working… Let’s Fix It!, Siân Harrington sits down with Steven D’Souza – award-winning educator, executive coach and senior partner at Korn Ferry – to explore a question few leaders dare to ask: what if the problem isn’t our systems or strategies… but ourselves? Because as Steven explains, every leader carries a “shadow” – the unseen habits, fears and defences that quietly shape decisions, relationships and culture. When ignored, these shadows can derail even the ...

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In this episode of Work’s Not Working… Let’s Fix It!, Siân Harrington sits down with Steven D’Souza – award-winning educator, executive coach and senior partner at Korn Ferry – to explore a question few leaders dare to ask: what if the problem isn’t our systems or strategies… but ourselves? Because as Steven explains, every leader carries a “shadow” – the unseen habits, fears and defences that quietly shape decisions, relationships and culture. When ignored, these shadows can derail even the ...

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Episodes (20/27)

Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!

Why Good Leaders Go Bad – Steven D’Souza

In this episode of Work’s Not Working… Let’s Fix It!, Siân Harrington sits down with Steven D’Souza – award-winning educator, executive coach and senior partner at Korn Ferry – to explore a question few leaders dare to ask: what if the problem isn’t our systems or strategies… but ourselves? Because as Steven explains, every leader carries a “shadow” – the unseen habits, fears and defences that quietly shape decisions, relationships and culture. When ignored, these shadows can derail even the ...

2 weeks ago

41 minutes

Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!

What if one job isn't enough anymore? - Michael Moran

In this episode of Work’s Not Working… Let’s Fix It!, Siân Harrington sits down with Michael Moran, founder of 10Eighty, career coach, former CEO and author of Going Portfolio, to explore why the ‘job for life’ is over and what comes next. Michael argues that clinging to one job as a source of security is no longer realistic and may even put us at risk. Instead, the future of work is portfolio: combining paid projects, community contribution and personal time to build freedom, purpose and res...

1 month ago

41 minutes

Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!

What if CEOs Don't Matter? - Farley Thomas

In this episode of Work’s Not Working… Let’s Fix It!, Siân Harrington sits down with Farley Thomas, former global MD at HSBC, CEO coach and co-founder of leadership edtech firm Manageable, to flip the script on leadership. What if the biggest lever for performance isn’t the CEO’s vision but the team manager’s next conversation? Farley argues that while organisations obsess over strategy, status and C-suite charisma, they’re missing what really drives culture, engagement and results: everyday ...

2 months ago

48 minutes

Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!

What If the Office Is the Problem? Prithwiraj Choudhury

In this episode of Work’s Not Working… Let’s Fix It!, Siân Harrington sits down with Prithwiraj Choudhury, professor at the London School of Economics and bestselling author of The World is Your Office, to challenge our most stubborn assumption: that work must happen in the office. Raj has spent the past decade studying ‘work from anywhere”’ and the myths that stop companies from unlocking its full potential. And his research is clear: innovation doesn’t require water coolers, culture isn’t c...

3 months ago

48 minutes

Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!

Why Work Needs More Taylor Swifts – Kevin Evers

In this episode of Work’s Not Working… Let’s Fix It! Siân Harrington sits down with Harvard Business Review editor Kevin Evers, author of There’s Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift, to explore what Taylor Swift can teach us about leadership, reinvention and making work actually work. At first glance it might seem unlikely but Kevin argues that Swift is one of the most strategic thinkers in modern business. She’s mastered brand control, long-term trust and antifragile thin...

4 months ago

48 minutes

Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!

The Answer's Not in a Spreadsheet. It's in Workplace Happiness - Lord Mark Price

In this episode of Work’s Not Working… Let’s Fix It! Siân Harrington sits down with Lord Mark Price – former managing director of Waitrose, deputy chair of the John Lewis Partnership, and now author of Happy Economics – to ask a surprisingly radical question: What if the biggest untapped performance lever in business... is happiness? In a world obsessed with efficiency, dashboards and productivity hacks, Mark argues that we’ve forgotten a simple truth: people do their best work when the...

5 months ago

50 minutes

Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!

Employment Is Dead. What Comes Next Will Change Everything - with Josh Drean

In this episode of Work’s Not Working… Let’s Fix It! Siân Harrington sits down with Josh Drean, workplace futurist and co-author of Employment is Dead, to explore why the traditional employment contract may soon be a relic of the past – and what’s rising to take its place. In a world shaped by AI, blockchain, Web3 and an emerging generation of workers questioning everything about how we work, Josh argues that the real disruptor isn’t remote work or the return-to-office debate. It’s that emplo...

6 months ago

44 minutes

Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!

Why Great Workers Become Bad Managers with Kate Waterfall Hill

In this episode of Work’s Not Working… Let’s Fix It! Siân Harrington sits down with Kate Waterfall Hill, executive coach, leadership expert and creator of Linda, the bad manager, to explore why leadership so often falls short in today’s workplace. With humour and insight Kate reveals why bad managers are everywhere, the hidden causes of their failings and how we can all do better.From the challenges of managing Gen Z to the traps of accidental managers, Kate offers a refreshingly practical an...

10 months ago

42 minutes

Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!

Lost in the Machine: Reclaiming Humanity in the Age of AI with Tomas Chamarro-Premuzic

In this episode of Work’s Not Working… Let’s Fit It! Siân Harrington dives into the complex and often paradoxical relationship between humans and artificial intelligence with Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, organisational psychologist and author of the provocative book I, Human. Together they unpack the ways AI is reshaping workplaces – and our very minds – for better and worse.From the alarming economic toll of digital distraction to the rise of "datification" Tomas sheds light on how technology ...

11 months ago

41 minutes

Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!

No Silver Bullet: Debunking the Quick Fix In Leadership with Steve Hearsum

In this episode of Work’s Not Working, Siân Harrington sits down with Steve Hearsum to debunk one of the most seductive myths in leadership and organisational change – the myth of the "silver bullet." From tales of vampires and werewolves to the Lone Ranger’s legendary single shot, Steve uses storytelling to explore why leaders are so often tempted by the idea that a single, magical solution can solve their organisation’s most complex problems.Steve takes aim at quick fixes, challenging the t...

1 year ago

48 minutes

Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!

People Aren’t Data: How to be an AI Savvy Leader with David De Cremer

In this episode of Work’s Not Working Siân Harrington speaks with AI and leadership expert David De Cremer about the challenges business leaders face when integrating AI into the workplace. They explore how the rush to adopt AI can often miss the mark by focusing too much on technological solutions and not enough on the human elements that make successful AI integration possible.David argues that leaders are often overwhelmed by AI’s potential and mistakenly delegate the responsibility to tec...

1 year ago

46 minutes

Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!

Five Generations, One Workforce: Fixing Leadership for a Multi-Generational Future with Paul Anderson-Walsh

In this episode of Work’s Not Working, Siân Harrington and inclusion expert Paul Anderson Walsh explore the challenges of managing five generations in the workplace and the need for adaptive leadership. They highlight the different expectations and perspectives of each generation, from Traditionalists to Gen Z, and the impact of these differences on work and leadership styles.The conversation touches on biases and stereotypes associated with different generations and discusses five key approa...

1 year ago

48 minutes

Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!

From Cog in Machine to Human at Work: Why Victorian Beliefs are Holding Us Back with Blaire Palmer

In this episode of Work’s Not Working, Siân Harrington speaks with Blaire Palmer about the outdated Victorian beliefs and practices still influencing modern workplaces. Despite technological and societal advancements, many organizations remain entrenched in old paradigms, treating employees like second-rate machines. Blaire argues that these antiquated beliefs prevent true evolution in work practices, affecting everything from productivity measurements to hierarchical structures.The discussio...

1 year ago

41 minutes

Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!

The Glass Cliff: How We’re Setting Women and Global Majority Men Up For Leadership Failure with Sophie Williams

In this episode Siân Harrington speaks to Sophie Williams about the concept of the glass cliff, where women and marginalized groups are often hired in leadership roles when a business is already underperforming, setting them up for failure. It delves into the impact of the glass cliff on women in the workplace, the reasons behind it and the implications for organizations. The discussion also covers practical advice for HR leaders and individuals to mitigate the glass cliff and create mo...

1 year ago

43 minutes

Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!

From Frankenstein Managers to Operational Coaches: The Power of Questions with Laura-Ashley Timms

In this episode Siân Harrington speaks to Laura Ashley-Timms about the importance of asking good questions as a management superpower. Laura highlights the challenges faced by managers in today's complex and rapidly changing work environment and the need to reinvent the traditional command and control culture of management. She introduces the concept of the Frankenstein manager, who is made up of bits and pieces of knowledge and experience, and explains why organisations are not set up to ask...

1 year ago

40 minutes

Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!

It's Not the What, It's the Why. Steps to Evidence-Based HR: Rob Briner

In this episode, Siân Harrington speaks with Rob Briner about the challenges and benefits of adopting an evidence-based approach in HR. They discuss the focus on HR fads and the need to shift towards a more informed and effective HR practice. They explore the role of data and analytics in evidence-based HR and the mindset and skills required to implement this approach. They also highlight areas of HR that are poorly evidenced and discuss how taking an evidence-based approach can lead to more ...

1 year ago

43 minutes

Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!

The Innovation Misstep. Redirecting Focus for Meaningful Outcomes: Cris Beswick

In this episode, Siân Harrington speaks to innovation expert Cris Beswick about misconceptions about innovation and how the way we approach it today is not delivering the outcomes businesses want. Cris emphasises that innovation is not just about new products or technology. He defines innovation as the introduction of new or different solutions that solve genuine problems and add value. He highlights the importance of innovation in today's rapidly changing business landscape and explain...

1 year ago

40 minutes

Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!

The ROI of Empathy. How Compassionate Leaders Drive Business Results: Michael Jenkins

In this episode of Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It, Siân Harrington and acclaimed thinker Michael Jenkins, author of Expert Humans: Critical Leadership Skills for a Disrupted World, explore why a blend of altruism, empathy and compassion is key to transforming today's workplace into a thriving, humane environment where individuals and organizations can succeed together.Today's workplaces, more often than not, lack these essential qualities. Transactional relationships, metrics-driven evalu...

2 years ago

42 minutes

Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!

Let's Call Time on Greenwashing: From ESG Compliance to Sustainable Performance with Dean Sanders

Sustainability has become a top agenda item for organizations globally. But many get stuck in a compliance rut, missing real opportunities for innovation and competitive edge. In this episode Dean Sanders tells Siân Harrington how leaders can move their organizations from box–ticking to transformational and profitable sustainability.As chief enterprise officer at ESG consultancy Anthesis Dean has decades of experience guiding major brands and multinationals. He believes we’re at a pivotal "re...

2 years ago

41 minutes

Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!

How to Use Humour and Improv to Communicate in a VUCA World: Neil Mullarkey

In this episode of Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It, Siân Harrington chats to celebrated comedian and communications expert Neil Mullarkey about why we need to improve communication in the workplace and the potential of improvisation as a tool for doing so.Neil recounts his journey from teaming up with Mike Myers in the 1980s and co-founding the Comedy Store Players to exploring how improvisation can enhance workplace collaboration. Delving into the business realm, he emphasizes how crucial...

2 years ago

47 minutes