Under the Rug at Work

People are often afraid to disclose mental health conditions at work for fear of being discriminated against or treated differently. But on the flip side, managers often don’t ask for their team to disclose any ill health because they may not know what to do, how to manage staff with an illness or they are confused by anti-discrimination laws, especially if they need to manage performance. Nicole...

Nicole Turnbull lifts the rug on self awareness and choice with Leanne Hart, Founder of Hart2Heart wellbeing. We chat about how to increase your self awareness and respond, rather than react to situations. Leanne is a facilitator and guide who helps leaders get on top of the things that cause stress at work, so they can feel better and do better. Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn https://www.linkedi...

Nicole Turnbull brings light to emotions at work with Helen Lawson Williams, co-founder of @thisisyourTANK - the app that fights burnout. We bust some myths including: - emotions are irrational - emotions are uncontrollable and - emotions are unprofessional Helen also shares tips and tools on how we can manage our emotions more skilfully. Connect with Helen on LinkedIn or find out more at https://...

Today marks the beginning of Neurodiversity Celebration Week and Nicole Turnbull sheds light on Neurodiversity with Mariane Power on Under the Rug at work. Many people don’t know what it means to be neurodivergent and the impacts in the workplace, so we start by discussing what neurodiversity is, with Maz sharing her personal journey. We also chat about practical tools and tips for leaders, employ...

Nicole Turnbull chats with Kristy-Lee Billett about the impact of avoiding conflict at work. We talk about why people avoid it, how to reframe it and how you can have courageous conversations.  Kristy-Lee shares two episodes of the People Power Business Podcast that can help people tackle tough talks. Kristy-Lee is a small business coach, mentor and HR expert. She’s the CEO of People Powered Busin...

We often bring light on the dark sides of work on the Under the Rug at Work podcast. In this episode with Dr Pat Ferris and Nicole Turnbull, we shed light on belonging and compassion, which if ignored, cause injury and harm to individuals, teams and organisations. We talk about the benefits of diversity and belonging, the risks of not creating a culture of belonging, and simple actions leaders and...

Nicole lifts the rug on weaponised incompetence with Nicola Knobel . Nicola shares what the spectrum of weaponised incompetence is, how you can identify it and some of the reasons people behave this way. Nicola has over 17 years leadership experience in health, safety and enterprise risk in diverse sectors including oil, gas, education, innovation and not-for-profit. Nicola was a finalist in the W...

Nicole lifts the rug on self sabotage and imposter syndrome with Eloise Tomkins. We talk about procrastination, perfectionism and how the past impacts our present. When we self sabotage at work, we limit our potential. It's something that most people experience, yet no one talks about it. Eloise is a Psychologist and Performance coach who helps people get over themselves so they can get ahead...

Nicole chats with Liz about her experience of bullying in the health care industry *NOTE: we talk about a lot of things including adoption, trauma and suicide. Please make sure you take care of yourself, and stop the recording and come back to it at another time if you need to. Liz's story is one of triumph and transformation. She has dedicated her life and calling to help others, because of h...

Nicole lifts the rug on our shadows with Darius Wingate-Pearse, Aikido and Life Skills instructor We all have shadows that can hold us back in work and life. Darius shares how understanding and working on our shadows allows us to be more effective leaders and team members. Connect with Darius on LinkedIn or visit www.newcastleaikido.com

Nicole lifts the rug on how mums are sidelined at work with Alanna Ball We chat about why women are overlooked when they become mothers and what needs to happen to make change Alanna is the founder and CEO of Women in Safety and the Safety Team, a WHS consultant, mentor and facilitator Find out more at https://www.womeninsafety.net

Nicole lifts the rug on power struggles with Saranne Segal We chat about red flags, why it happens and Saranne’s advice if you’re in one Saranne is a workplace investigator, mediator, conflict resolution coach, lawyer and the Founder of Segal Conflict Solutions

Nicole lifts the rug with Blyde Neser, Founder of Professional Coaching Solutions We chat about why people avoid them, why they fail and how to prepare for difficult conversations Blyde is a human resources consultant, leadership mentor, facilitator, and ICF accredited coach Connect with Blyde on LinkedIn or find out more at www.professionalcoachingsolutions.com.au

Nicole lifts the rug on how the food we eat impacts our mental health with Tina Winchester, Director and CoFounder of Mentally Well Workplaces and the Career Development Centre Tina talks about foods that increase anxiety and the research showing the best foods for our physical and mental health

Nicole lifts the rug on Human Rights at Work with Peter Fam, Australia’s only non-Government funded Human Rights lawyer

 We chat about how human rights have been diluted over the last few years and the transformation we’re going through

 We also discuss what you can do if your rights have been breached at work, and how employers can save time, money and energy if an employee makes a complaint

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Nicole lifts the rug on whistleblowers being the canaries in workplaces, and why organisations need to remove the problem, not the person with Dr Donna Stemmer . Donna is the Founder of WorkRight23 and is working to help organisations have bully-free environments.

Nicole lifts the rug on a unique point in time with all generations working together with Sally Healey, CEO of the Career Development Centre and Co-Founder of Mentally Well Workplaces Sally talks about the challenges and opportunities it brings, and what employers and leaders can do to improve working relationships and business outcomes Connect with Sally on LinkedIn or find out more at www.career...

Nicole lifts the rug on remote working with Neville Hattingh from Element Environment Neville shares the benefits of having a team that works flexibly, and why Element has never had a physical office He also shares advice and tips for senior leaders when it comes to remote working and flexibility Neville is the CEO of Element Environment. Connect with Neville on LinkedIn and find out more about El...

Nicole lifts the rug on Culture IS the Strategy with Michelle Crawford from Being More Human Michelle shares some of the challenges she’s seeing leaders face in a post covid world and what it means to be a Conscious Human Leader Michelle is co-hosting the Culture IS the Strategy Summit on Friday 28 July in the Hunter Valley NSW - find out more and get your ticket before they sell out! https://www....

Nicole lifts the rug on how the fish rots from the head with AJ AJ shares why leaders are the cause, and solution, of many workplace problems. AJ chats about the red flags leaders should be mindful of and what they can do to improve the culture AJ is an Executive Coach, Creator of the 10 Degree Shift© and Custodian of the Valley of Joy. Find out more about AJ at www.alexandrajoy.com.au , connect w...

Nicole chats with Jess about her personal experience of gaslighting and workers compensation Jess shares how it made her feel, what she did to try and stop it and what she wished would have happened instead Jess has a background in innovation and is on a mission to empower people to embrace their onlyness Connect with Jess on LinkedIn If you’re experiencing bullying and harassment at work, please...

Nicole lifts the rug on leaders behaving badly with Renee Burkinshaw, Founder and Director of Originate Coaching and Consulting Renee shares the smaller, micro challenges and behaviours that can erode cultures, damage relationships and harm the reputation of leaders Renee provides great practical advice and actions to help leaders flip the script and improve performance and productivity Find out m...

Nicole lifts the rug on menopause with Tina Winchester. Tina shares the challenges and psychological changes that occur for some women. Tina also provides practical advice for women, managers and workplaces to support mental health and wellbeing. Tina is the Mental Health Director and Co-Founder of the Career Development Centre and Mentally Well Workplaces. Find out more about the Menopause and th...

Nicole lifts the rug on why we need men to advocate for gender equality and addressing domestic violence at work with Allan Ball. Allan shares tools, resources and tips if you have a colleague or team member who is experiencing domestic violence.  Allan is the National Director at White Ribbon Australia, Board Member of the 100% Project, a sought after professor and known for his dedication to soc...

Nicole lifts the rug on psychosocial safety with Tom Bourne We chat about his fears and concerns, his personal experience of bullying and harassment, and the legacy he wants to leave for his children and future generations Tom is a WHS trainer and consultant and has been delivering safety training since 2012 Tom is also the host of the highly successful podcast Health and Safety Conversations Find...