Feeling the squeeze of a demanding work environment? The Thriving Workplace Podcast is here to empower your workplace to make a positive impact, not just on your bottom line, but on your people, teams, and the entire organisational community. Whether you're an employee, manager, or executive, we've got something for you! Join us, your hosts Lauren and Jason, passionate champions of workplace wellbeing, as we delve deep with renowned experts and insightful leaders. They'll share their wisdom, ...
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#46 Emotional Regulation & HIGH PERFORMANCE Leadership with Expert Jess Cameron
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49:45In this episode, we sit down with mindset coach Jess Cameron to explore the critical role of emotional regulation in leadership and high-performance teams. With nearly a decade of experience transforming executives, business owners, and private clients, Jess shares her expertise in human behaviour and relationship dynamics. We dive into how masteri…
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#45 How to THRIVE as a 6-figure female business owner with branding expert Emily-Jane Sarroff
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34:19In this episode, we sit down with Emily-Jane Sarroff—business mentor, life coach, social media figure, and host of the Empower with Em Podcast. As a six-figure business owner, Emily-Jane shares her journey of managing wellbeing while building a thriving business. We explore her personal health journey, how she maintains work-life balance, and her a…
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#44 EXPERT Insights on Transforming Education, Embracing Uncertainty & Redefining Success with Ray Pang SH
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50:52In this episode, we sit down with Ray Pang SH, a visionary entrepreneur dedicated to reshaping the education system through innovation and collaboration. As the founder of Global Freedom Initiative, Ray has worked with schools worldwide to reform curriculums and provide professional development for educators, parents, and students. With a backgroun…
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#43 The POWER of COMPASSION: Overcoming Burnout & Thriving in Business with Dr Hayley Quinn
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39:33Burnout is an all-too-common struggle, especially for entrepreneurs trying to balance success with well-being. But what if the key to sustainable success isn’t working harder—but being more compassionate with yourself? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Hayley D Quinn, an anti-burnout business coach, speaker, trainer, author, and former clinical…
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#42 Thriving Whilst Building a SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS and Raising a Family with Michelle Cassidy
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37:41In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Michelle Cassidy, a twin mother, devoted wife, yoga & Pilates teacher trainer, and landcare conservationist. With over 20 years of experience teaching yoga and Pilates, Michelle shares how she has built an incredible career in wellness while balancing family life, running Australia’s largest yoga and Pila…
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#41 SUSTAINABILITY EXPERT reveals what you need to be doing in your business in 2025 with Dr Aurora Dawn Benson
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39:19In this episode, we’re diving into a game-changing approach to sustainability in the workplace—one that doesn’t rely solely on executives or sustainability officers but instead empowers the unsung heroes within an organisation. Our guest, Dr. Aurora Dawn Benton, is the Founder and Chief Change Agent of Astrapto LLC, a company dedicated to making su…
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#40 The Power of STILLLNESS: How MEDITATION Transforms Work & Life with Tom Cronin
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43:57In today’s episode, we sit down with Tom Cronin, a former high-stakes finance executive who found himself at a breaking point—until meditation changed everything. Now, as the founder of The Stillness Project, he’s on a mission to help one billion people discover the power of stillness in their daily lives. We dive deep into Tom’s incredible transfo…
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#39 Managing PSYCHOSOCIAL Hazards and Prioritising WELLBEING with Psycholosocial Hazards EXPERT Dr. Tessa Bailey
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37:25In this insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Tessa Bailey, CEO and Principal Psychologist at the OPUS Centre for Psychosocial Risk. As one of the leading experts in workplace mental health and psychosocial safety, Dr. Bailey brings over a decade of research and applied practice to the table. Her work focuses on creating healthier, more producti…
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#38 Mastering SALES & COMMUNICATION: Expert, Ryan Tuckwood’s Secrets to Ethical Selling & Success
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51:41In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Tuckwood, a sales expert, entrepreneur, and founder of SWISH (Selling With Integrity & Selling Honestly). With over 15 years in the sales world, Ryan has transformed how professionals, business owners, and entrepreneurs approach selling—focusing on authenticity, ethics, and relationship-building. Ryan shares h…
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#37 How to LEAD HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS with Leadership expert Michael Stewart
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33:25In this episode, we sit down with Michael Stewart, a seasoned leader with over 29 years of experience in the mining and construction industries, including 15+ years in leadership roles ranging from team supervisor to project manager. Michael has overseen projects worth between $1 million and $32 billion, often in remote and challenging environments…
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#36 REDESIGNING WORKPLACE WELLBEING with Expert Dr. Paula Brough
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34:23In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Paula Brough, a Professor of Organisational Psychology and Director of the Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing at Griffith University. With decades of experience and over 150 published journal articles and book chapters, Paula is a world-leading expert on occupational stress, employee menta…
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#35 CREATING a New Reality for YOUR LIFE with Claudia Compton
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32:29In this captivating episode, we’re joined by Claudia Compton—an international retreat facilitator, mindset reprogramming expert, and manifestation coach. With a passion for blending unconscious mindset work with modern manifestation techniques, Claudia helps individuals align with their desires and build their “vision board reality.” Over the past …
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#34 Break FREE and TAKE ACTION with Kyle Smith
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43:39In this inspiring episode, we welcome Kyle Smith, a passionate mindset and mental fitness coach on a mission to defeat the victim mentality and help individuals rewrite their negative narratives. Kyle shares his practical coaching system that empowers people to take decisive action, regain control over their lives, and optimise their mental well-be…
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#33 How to LAND your DREAM ROLE with Career Expert Courtney Muller
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28:56This week, we sit down with Courtney Muller, a certified career and leadership coach with over 15 years of corporate experience in People Operations and Talent Acquisition. Courtney’s mission? To empower corporate professionals to overcome career challenges and become happy, successful, and impactful leaders. In this episode, Courtney shares action…
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#32 How to BREAK the CYCLE of Self Sabotage with Expert Todd Jarratt
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37:43In this transformative episode, we’re joined by Todd, a visionary in the fields of mindset, success, identity, and purpose. After being gifted a second chance at life, Todd embarked on a journey to rebuild his life from the ground up. He developed the revolutionary Identity System, a framework that has been described by professional athletes as “un…
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#31 Overcoming CHALLENGES and Achieving SUCCESS with Lachlan Stuart
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40:56In this powerful episode, we sit down with Lachlan Stuart, a top expert in men’s personal development and the founder of The Man That Can Project and the Strong Men of Value Academy. Lachlan shares his journey of overcoming self-doubt, low self-esteem, and substance use, and how these struggles have shaped his unique coaching philosophy. As a busin…
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#30 Building a HEALTHIER WORKPLACE with Jason Laidley and Justin Samuel
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31:17In this inspiring episode, we are joined by the three passionate founders of a groundbreaking company that is revolutionising wellbeing in the workplace. Their journey began with a simple series of stretches in a typical office environment, initiated by one of the founders who was battling fatigue and soreness from sitting for long periods. What st…
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#29 TRANSFORM Your HEALTH with ZERO DOLLARS with corrective exercise practitioner Scott McGee
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32:33In this episode, we’re joined by Scott McGee, a corrective exercise practitioner and expert in health and wellness. Scott has dedicated his career to helping people reduce pain, improve mobility, and achieve vitality through sustainable practices. With a Bachelor of Exercise Science and advanced training under Paul Chek, Scott brings a wealth of kn…
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#28 Tackling the WORLD'S BIGGEST EPIDEMIC with Tony Punzo and Maggie Tilley
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38:38In this episode, we dive deep into the "biggest pandemic" the world is currently facing—loneliness—with two inspiring changemakers, Tony Punzo and Maggie Tilley. Together, they have founded the Better Together Movement, a powerful initiative focused on fostering connection, belonging, and support to create the happiest and healthiest community on t…
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#27 How to LEVEL up in BUSINESS and MINDSET with outsourcing expert, Taylor Victoria
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38:31In this episode, we sat down with the inspiring Taylor Victoria, a successful entrepreneur and founder of Level Up Outsourcing, a 7-figure outsourcing agency that has scaled to over 90 staff members in the Philippines in just 3.5 years. Taylor's journey into the business world began at the age of 22, and she has since become an unstoppable force, w…
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#26 Becoming BETTER LEADERS with psychologist, Louise Cridland
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28:11In this episode, we sit down with Louise Cridland, a highly experienced Psychologist who merges Organisational Psychology with ancient wisdom practices to help leaders and individuals thrive. With over 12 years of experience consulting for organisations like the Australian Defence Force and Optus, Louise brings a holistic approach to personal and p…
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#25 How to LEAD YOURSELF in WORKPLACES with expert Kylee Leota
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35:58In this episode, we’re joined by the inspiring Kylee Leota, Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Elements 4 Success. Kylee is on a mission to create transformational experiences that empower individuals to live purposeful, fulfilled lives. With a background in education and a deep commitment to personal growth, Kylee has dedicated her life to helpin…
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#24 BREAKING the CYCLE of 'Not Good Enough' with counsellor Sabrina Trobak
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23:19In this insightful and empowering episode, we sit down with Sabrina Trobak, a registered counsellor, clinical supervisor, and author of Not Good Enough: Understanding Your Core Belief and Anxiety. Sabrina brings over 20 years of experience as a teacher, vice principal, and school counsellor before transitioning into her current role in the counsell…
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#23 The One Thing You Forget Which COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING with BREATHWORK EXPERTS Chris Payten and Shani Marie
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40:22In this episode, we sit down with Chris Payten and Shani Hottes, co-founders of Infinity Training & Coaching, to explore the often-overlooked practice that has the potential to transform your life—Breathwork. Chris, a Trauma-Informed Life Coach and Master Breathwork Facilitator, shares his inspiring story of personal transformation through Breathwo…
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#22 REMOVE The MASK: Being AUTHENTIC in Today's Society with Tamara Meyer
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36:53In this episode, we dive deep into authenticity, resilience, and business-building with Tamara Myer. Tamara shares her incredible journey from growing up in financial hardship and homelessness in Sydney, to pursuing a career as a professional dancer and actor, and eventually becoming a World Beauty Fitness & Fashion Bikini Pro. Tamara discusses how…
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#21 Living a Values Based Life with values expert Robert MacPhee
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39:10In this episode, we are joined by Robert MacPhee, the creator of the "Excellent Decisions" values-based leadership program and the author of "Living a Values-Based Life." Robert shares his insights on the importance of leading with values, how we can make decisions rooted in what matters most, and why clarity around our core values is essential for…
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#20 MANAGING GRIEF in the WORKPLACE with GRIEF EXPERT Shelia Clemenson
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40:02This week on the podcast we are joined by Shelia Clemenson, a HR Consultant and Grief Wellness Professional. Sheila is also the published author of the book, Over the Rainbow: From the Depths of Grief to Hope. Shelia shares her vunerable story about battling grief around the loss of her husband and how she used this grief to propel her to where she…
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#19 The POWER of EDUCATION with Hayley Gorlitz-Wilson
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17:26In this week's episode, Jason chats with educational enthusiast, Hayley Gorlitz-Wilson. We chat about the power of education and in particular how experiential education is more powerful than a textbook. We also delve deep into how education needs to be heart and head lead. Introducing Hayley, a self-proclaimed Educational Enthusiast and the proud …
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This week we are joined by Jess Bevan from Powered by ADHD. Jess dives into how to manage ADHD in the workplace, as an employee and as a manager. She shares her journey with ADHD and how she is using experiences to help others. Jess Bevan has 15 years experience supporting women and children with ADHD. She has a degree in Psychological Science and …
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#17 Creating MENTALLY HEALTHY WORKPLACES - Starting With ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS with expert, Daniel McCullough
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23:23Tune into this episode with Daniel McCullough where he discusses how organisations can start creating healthy workplaces. He also gives some amazing strategies and ways to start having mentally health conversations that are safe, supportive and easy for everyone involved. Listen to this insightful and jam-packed episode where Daniel provides his kn…
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#16 INCREASING HAPPINESS at Work and Home with Saxony Cawthray
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40:01Tune into this episode with a world-class Transformation Coach, talking all things mindset and energetics. Saxony discusses ways individuals can become aware of their thoughts and the patterns that play out in the conscious and unconscious mind. She also gives some amazing tips for workplaces on how they can increase their productivity and help the…
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#15 COGNITIVE DIVERSITY within your Teams with HIGH PERFORMANCE expert, Lison Mage
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31:59In this episode of The Thriving Workplace Podcast, Jason is joined by Lison Mage, a high-performance expert with a rich background spanning engineering, psychology, and behavioural sciences. Lison shares her journey from engineering to becoming a keynote speaker and author, emphasising the importance of action in achieving growth. She delves into t…
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#14 Empowering NEURODIVERGENT COMMUNITIES with Michael Coles
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20:58Join us for an insightful and very raw podcast where Michael shares his lived experiences with autism. He also dives into his episode late last year where he experienced severe autistic burnout whilst at work, causing him to resign and seek the support he needed. This episode is an amazing start to increasing awareness and de-stigmatising neurodive…
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#13 FLOURISH in HIGH DEMANDING SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS with AUSTRALIA's #1 Principal, Dr Loretta Piazza
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46:13In this episode, Lauren sits down with a seasoned school principal, Dr Loretta Piazza, who was also interviewed on Channel 10's The Project to address the problems with principal wellbeing and stress. On this episode we discuss how educators can thrive in high-pressure environments despite the demands and stress of the job. Dr Loretta also shares v…
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#12 Conquer BURNOUT and BUILD EMPIRES with Kiani Mills
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33:11This week on the podcast Jason chats to Kiani Mills, a highly successful entrepreneur, multi-million dollar business owner, global professional speaker and a leading figure in the property industry in Australia. We chat about her story about burnout story and what she did to overcome it. Kiani also provides valuable strategies that women can use in…
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#11 What is REALLY CAUSING YOU STRESS with health expert Dr Daniel Kirkbride
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43:36Dr Daniel Kirkbride is Australia's leading holistic health coach helping thousands of people optimise their health and reach peak performance. Tune into this episode where Dr Dan provides amazing insights and steps to take when starting your health and wellbeing journey. He draws upon the 8 key areas of stress and explains how he works with his cli…
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#10 Debunking Misconceptions of Workplace Wellbeing
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11:12Tune into this episode with co-host Lauren when she debunks the 5 biggest myths with workplace wellbeing. Join Lauren as she takes you through some key barriers to workplaces implementing wellbeing initiatives and listen as she debunks them with real-world research and experiences. Not sure if workplace wellbeing initiatives are for your organisati…
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#9 Why MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS with Mental Health First Aider, Steve Hodgson
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44:03Join us for an amazing podcast with Steve Hodgson, the creator of The Share podcast and a huge mental health advocate. Steve shares his personal story of burnout and mental health issues as a busy corporate worker and business owner. Steve shares valuable insights on how he turned his story around from experiencing depression and anxiety to now thr…
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#8 Introduction to The PERMA Model and How to Use it in Your Business
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6:17Join our co-founder, Jason Marshall, as he dives into one of his passions, positive psychology. During this episode Jason discusses where it came from as well as shares the foundation of positive psychology, The PERMA Model and how you can use it in your life, workplace and organisation. Stay connected with Workplace Performance and Wellbeing Insti…
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#7 How to RECHARGE YOUR BATTERY with Wellness Expert, Tim Jack Adams
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43:04Join us for an amazing podcast with Tim Jack Adams, the Founder of Greenx7 - a wellness app taking over the industry. In this episode, we discuss the simple and powerful ways you can start your wellbeing journey today. We also discuss ways to increase your connection and lower your stress levels. Tim provides amazing insights drawn from his experie…
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#6 The Importance of Auditing Your Workplace
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22:55Join our Co-Founders, Lauren and Jason as they discuss the importance of auditing your organisation. They go through the exact steps on how to complete an audit and what to avoid. Looking to audit your organisation, but do not know where to begin? Let Workplace Performance and Wellbeing do the hard work. Click the link below to find out more about …
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#5 Burnout Prevention 6 Pillars of Health
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13:31Did you know nearly 70% of Australian workers experience burnout at some stage in their working life? Burn-out, high stress and overwhelm are the main causes of high staff turnover, decreased employee engagement and poor productivity in the workplace. These issues all contribute to poor customer service, reduced customer retainment and loss of reve…
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#4 Looking After Your Team with Taylor Flanagan
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16:26This week on the podcast we have a special guest, Taylor Flanagan. In this episode, Taylor discusses how she managed her own stress when managing nearly 300 people in one of Australia's leading retailers. Taylor shares her dos and don'ts when it comes to managing the well-being of your team. Tune into this episode to find out simple ways you can ch…
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Join us for this episode of the podcast where Lauren, Co-Founder of WPWI shares the first step to managing your stress. Discover why stress is natural and the ways you can prevent yourself from going over your stress threshold. Stay connected with Workplace Performance and Wellbeing Institute (WPWI) by following us on Instagram, LinkedIn or visitin…
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Join us for this episode of the podcast where Lauren, Co-Founder of WPWI shares a snippet of her story where she suffered burnout as a paramedic. Lauren, along with the team at WPWI, are on a mission to help transform workplaces to be a place of thriving by providing the support employees desperately need to manage stress. Stay connected with Workp…
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Join us for this episode of the podcast where Jason, Co-Founder of WPWI shares a snippet of his story and how he went from stress and overwhelm to thriving as a positive psychology practitioner, a neurolinguistic programming practitioner. Jason now uses these skills to support individuals, businesses and organisations to ensure they are at peak per…
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Welcome to the Thriving Workplace Podcast! The place where real conversations are taking place to help workplaces and individuals thrive. Stay connected with Workplace Performance and Wellbeing Institute (WPWI) by following us on Instagram, LinkedIn or visiting our website. Know a workplace that could benefit from one of the services WPWI offers? S…
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