Corporate Therapy

Episode 17 of Corporate Therapy takes a blowtorch to the myth of workplace creativity. Matt, the corporate plumber, and Rob, the leadership locksmith, rip into the gap between what leaders say they want and what actually happens when someone dares to colour outside the lines. They reveal why joy (not beanbags or post-its) fuels real creativity, how fragility and judgement kill ideas faster than a...

Episode 16 of Corporate Therapy rips into the myths around growth mindset and shows why it’s more than a motivational slogan. Matt, the corporate plumber, and Rob, the leadership locksmith, reveal what really happens when leaders cling to certainty, why unlearning matters more than ever, and how failure becomes the raw material of growth. They explain: * The messy difference between fixed and grow...

Episode 15 of Corporate Therapy takes a hard look at the kind of workplace silence that isn’t about deep focus. It is about fear, politics, and unspoken tension that slowly rots a team from the inside out. Matt, the corporate plumber, and Rob, the leadership locksmith, pull back the curtain on how conflict really plays out behind closed doors. They unpack the difference between healthy quiet and t...

Welcome to Corporate Therapy, where Matt the Corporate Plumber and Rob the Leadership Locksmith rip into the corporate fantasy of perfect prioritisation. You know the one, neat frameworks, rational decisions, zero burnout. Yeah, that’s not how it works. In this episode, they expose why prioritisation often becomes a theatre of busyness, how culture and politics hijack decision-making, and why half...

Dive into the latest episode of Corporate Therapy with Matt, your corporate plumber, and Rob, your leadership locksmith, as they tackle the pitfall of people pleasing in the workplace. They discuss how people pleasing can supercharge your early career but turn detrimental as you climb the leadership ladder. Matt and Rob explore the personal experiences, psychological underpinnings, gender norms, a...

Welcome to Corporate Therapy, the podcast where Matt Anderson, your corporate plumber, and Rob O’Donnell, your leadership locksmith, fix the leaky pipes of workplace dysfunction. In this episode, they take on the uncomfortable, but unavoidable topic of feedback. Why does it spark so much anxiety? What’s changed now that we’re working behind screens? And why do Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z hear...

Welcome to Corporate Therapy, the podcast where Matt Anderson, your corporate plumber, and Rob O’Donnell, your leadership locksmith, unravel the quirks of corporate life. In this episode, they dive into the pressing question: Will AI replace middle managers or just make them better? Matt and Rob explore the evolving roles of middle managers, the potential of AI to alleviate administrative burdens,...

Join us in Corporate Therapy as we grapple with the role kindness plays in leadership and if it’s actually good for business. Welcome to Corporate Therapy, where Matt Anderson, your friendly corporate plumber, and Rob O’Donnell, the wise people and culture guru, explore the awkward question: Is kindness in leadership a career killer or the secret to better business? They unpack what kindness in le...

Join us in Corporate Therapy as we go explore how to crack the code and unlock frontline flexibility.   In this weeks episode of Corporate Therapy Matt Anderson and Rob O'Donnell break down the disconnect between management and frontline workers on the spicy topic of flexibility. Is flexibility for frontline obtainable and if so, how do organisations make it happen. With a mix of humour and deep i...

Join us in Corporate Therapy as we unpack different generations’ career expectations, and what’s driving them. Welcome to Corporate Therapy! Matt and Rob try to navigate the heated topic of generational differences in career expectations. Are Gen Z and Millennials truly delusional or just misunderstood? They explore how each generation views loyalty, work-life balance, and career progression, and...

Join us in Corporate Therapy as we unpack what it’s like to be a new leader, and how to make the most of it. Welcome to Corporate Therapy, where Rob and Matt travel back in time to relive their first leadership gigs. In this episode, they share personal stories, explore the unrealistic expectations often placed on new leaders, and discuss the significant differences between leading in the '90s ver...

Join us in Corporate Therapy as we explore can toxic cultures be fixed, or should you be running for the exits. Welcome to Corporate Therapy, where Matt and Rob tackle the gritty realities of toxic work cultures with wit and wisdom. We'll dig into the signs of toxicity, its impact on mental health and productivity, and reveal true stories of leadership gone wrong. Learn the difference between mere...

Join us in Corporate Therapy as we get to grips with the dumb stuff corporates do to in try and secure talent. Welcome to the latest episode of Corporate Therapy, where Matt and Rob tackle the incredibly tricky landscape of finding and levelling up talent. Tune in for our take on the state of recruitment, the hidden costs of skipping employee development, and actionable advice on how to build a ro...

Join us in Corporate Therapy as we look at KPIs, crappy behaviours, and how to really drive performance. Welcome to Corporate Therapy the podcast where Matt and Rob unpack the dumb stuff businesses do. We ask the big juicy questions and hunt down the answers, so you don’t have to! Today on the menu we will be exploring the chaos KPI obsession can create. Why employee surveys are an abomination. Ho...

Join us in Corporate Therapy as we unpack Authentic leadership and why being the real deal is so bloody rare in business.   Welcome to Corporate Therapy, the podcast where Matt and Rob unpack the dumb stuff businesses do. We ask the big juicy questions and hunt down the answers so you don’t have to! Today we’re tackling authentic leadership. We’ll keep it real with our stories, experiences and stu...

Join us as we explore the Return to Office pros and cons, backed up with evidence and real experiences. Welcome to Corporate Therapy, the podcast where Matt and Rob unpack the dumb stuff businesses do and ask the juicy questions and chase down the answers! Today, we're tackling the monster topic of 'Return to Work.' Does physical proximity really shape company culture? Is collaboration better when...

Learn about the pivotal role middle management plays in change, why it’s rough and how you can set them up to succeed Welcome to the first episode of Corporate Therapy! Join Matt Anderson, the corporate plumber, and Rob O’Donnell, the seasoned people and culture fossil, as we look at the endangered species of middle management. With humour and hard-hitting insights, they discuss why middle manager...

Unpacking Business Chaos: Welcome to Corporate Therapy Join Matt Anderson and Rob O'Donnell as they give you a teaser into the upcoming world of Corporate Therapy. Get ready for candid conversations aimed at transforming businesses for the better. Subscribe on Substack, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple for weekly episodes. 00:00 Introduction to the Corporate Therapy Podcast 00:11 Meet Your Hosts: Matt...