Archives: Captivate Podcasts

Creating a culture of trust and collaboration and empowering frontline staff in the pressurised environment of Adult Social Care could be a challenge but it’s possible when leaders are given a clear blueprint, and the skills needed. Helen Taylor, Head of Services in Adult Social Care at Hounslow Council took on that challenge when she …

Leading with Heart: Insights on Building a Positive Workplace Culture with Helen Taylor Read More »

Alex Kjerulf is the original chief happiness officer and in today’s episode shares insights from his 25-year journey, emphasising that true workplace happiness stems from meaningful results and positive relationships; rather than superficial perks. Alex reveals the growing global interest in workplace happiness, the benefits of remote working, four-day workweeks, and the pitfalls of relentless …

Leading with Happiness: Insights from the Original Chief Happiness Officer – Alex Kjerulf Read More »

Emma Halahan is an apprentice who has worked with the Dog Star Foundation and is now at Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust. In this conversation, Emma shares her journey as a Gen-Z leader, discussing her experiences with leadership, the challenges of transitioning between organizations, and the impact of her apprenticeship. Emma also highlights …

How Gen Z Leaders Can Embrace Radical Candor To Empower Their Teams with Emma Halahan Read More »

Learning from mistakes can create a more fulfilling work environment says our guest, Dr. Natalie Nixon, a creativity strategist, who draws upon parallels with jazz music’s improvisational nature, to explore the intersection between creativity, organisational culture, and productivity. Natalie advocates for a human-centric approach to problem-solving and balancing curiosity with discipline towards fostering innovation. Additionally, …

Effective Strategies for Embracing Errors and Fostering Creativity in a Happy Workplace with Dr. Natalie Nixon Read More »

Understanding that happiness can be tied to outcomes, and that joy can be connected to the process of growth and potential, in both life and at work, can be key to developing happiness in the workplace. In this episode, Maja Djikic, an associate professor at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, and author …

Joyful Work: More Than Just a Happy Workplace with Maja Djikic Read More »

Early and accurate diagnosis of breast cancer, particularly in younger individuals, is important not just in the workplace but to any individual in any team or community and this is at the heart of CoppaFeel’s mission: to promote early diagnosis to 18-24 year-olds, which can lead to treatments being more effective and less invasive whilst …

The CoppaFeel Approach to Breast Cancer Awareness, with Natalie Haskell Read More »

Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace not only benefits neurodiverse individuals, but creates a more inclusive, flexible, and productive environment for everyone. By understanding and acknowledging different strengths and needs, we can reshape jobs and work cultures to foster a sense of belonging and joy, leading to more effective organisations. Ludmila Praslova is an organisational psychologist …

Creating workspaces where neurodivergent people can thrive, with Ludmila Praslova Read More »

Going from startup to scale-up takes strategic planning and insight, along with a real understanding of employee happiness. Plus, crafting great job descriptions and letting people make their own decisions once they’re in a role are key to developing a team of A players. Dominic Monkhouse has a distinguished career in scaling up businesses, especially …

Building and nurturing a team of A players – with Dominic Monkhouse Read More »

Employee happiness makes a big contribution to a company’s success, as can self-management. But how do you know what’s really working, driving the business forwards, and helping it meet its targets? This week’s guest is Pieter Jelle de Brue, founder of digital agency Statik, a company that values employee happiness and has adopted a self-managing …

Is employee happiness really a viable metric for success? with Pieter Jelle de Brue Read More »

A four-day work week doesn’t simply lead to longer weekends. When implemented right, organisations can maintain the same level of productivity, and give their employees significant – and measurable – increases in happiness. The four-day week challenges traditional concepts of work and productivity and encourages companies to measure output rather than time spent working. This …

Andrew Barnes, creator of the 4 Day Week movement Read More »