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In this powerful episode of Cuppa.tv, we sit down with Hawanatu Bangura to explore the transformative power of storytelling as a pathway to healing, identity, and human connection. In a world that is more connected than ever, yet often feels deeply isolating, Hawanatu shares why so many people have lost touch with their own voice. Drawing on her unique perspective as a filmmaker and social worker...

Why Climate Action Fails Without Understanding Human Psychology What if the greatest barrier to climate action isn’t technology or policy but the human mind? In this thought-provoking episode of Pick My Brain, we speak with clinical psychologist Emily Toner about the hidden psychological forces shaping our response to the climate crisis. While innovation in renewable energy and policy reform are c...

The world of work is shifting—fast. And Gallup’s latest State of the Global Workplace report reveals a confronting reality: only 1 in 5 employees are engaged at work At the same time, stress is rising, wellbeing is under pressure, and even high-performing regions like Australia and New Zealand are starting to see engagement slip and confidence decline. But within the data lies a powerful opportuni...

In this episode of Pick My Brain, we sit down with Luke Evans to explore what it really takes to build resilient cultures that hold under pressure. Many organisations invest heavily in values, engagement programs, and wellbeing initiatives. Yet when pressure rises, deadlines tighten, or uncertainty hits, behaviours shift and culture can quickly fracture. So why does this happen, and what can leade...

Loneliness Is a Societal Problem — Not a Personal Failure We are more connected than ever, yet more people than ever feel unseen. Loneliness is rising across generations — not because people are failing, but because something in how we live, work and relate has shifted. Too often, loneliness is treated as something personal to fix quietly. At Cuppa, we believe it’s something we face together. This...

In this episode of Pick My Brain, we sit down with Tom Cronin to explore the powerful connection between mental health and peak performance, and why so many capable people are operating under unnecessary stress and unrealised potential. Across workplaces and homes, stress has become normalised. Yet constant pressure, reactive stress responses and mental overload are quietly eroding wellbeing, clar...

What happens after the violence ends? In this raw and powerful episode of Pick My Brain, we sit down with Amanda Thompson (https://cuppa.pickmybrain.world/profiles/amanda-thompson)—financial advisor, author, triathlete, and survivor—as she opens up about the year that changed everything. Amanda shares her story with a level of honesty and strength that will move you. From a life built on resilienc...

How Great Leaders Give Hard Feedback (Without Breaking Trust) Hard feedback doesn’t have to damage trust; in fact, when done well, it can strengthen it. In this episode of Cuppa.tv, we sit down with Daniel Murray to explore the art of Giving Hard Feedback with Empathy. Together, we unpack one of the most common leadership challenges today: avoidant managers who hold back on honest conversations fo...

In this episode of Cuppa.tv, we sit down with Maria Doyle to explore a powerful idea that challenges traditional workplace learning and leadership thinking: Everyone’s a teacher. Whether you are a leader, manager, specialist, mentor, parent, coach, or teammate, if part of your role involves sharing knowledge, this conversation is for you. Together, we unpack why so much learning fails to land, fro...

Stop Staying Small: The Inner Work Behind Bold Leadership In this powerful episode of Cuppa.tv, we sit down with Petra Williams to explore what it really means to be more real with ourselves and with each other, and why honest conversations are often the gateway to a more fulfilling life and leadership journey. So many people stay silent to avoid discomfort, telling themselves they are choosing pe...

What if the answers to our modern mental health crisis have been with us all along? In this episode, wellbeing advocate and founder of Hauora Aotearoa, Jase Te Patu, shares how Indigenous Māori knowledge is transforming the way thousands of young people approach mental health and wellbeing across Aotearoa (New Zealand). Drawing on over 30 years of experience in the wellbeing space, Jase explains w...

Neuroinclusive Leadership: The Competitive Advantage In this powerful Cuppa.tv conversation, we sit down with Aisling Smith to explore what neuroinclusion really looks like when it moves beyond awareness and into action. Together, we unpack how workplaces can unlock neurodivergent brilliance without asking people to mask, overextend, or burn out. Aisling reframes neurodiversity as far more than a...

How Do You Stop Child Trafficking Before It Happens? In this special Cuppa for a Cause episode, we shine a light on Free to Shine (https://www.freetoshine.org/), a child protection organisation working to keep vulnerable girls in school and out of the sex trade in Cambodia. Hosted by Filipa Bellette (https://cuppa.pickmybrain.world/profiles/filipa-and-chris-bellette), this conversation features Ni...

Unlock Your True Voice: The Secret to Speaking with Authority In this episode of Cuppa.tv, we sit down with voice specialist Rachel Pietsch to explore a powerful and often overlooked truth: everyone has a voice, it deserves to be heard, and it can be used to create meaningful impact. Many people hold back, not because they lack ideas or expertise, but because they are unsure how to harness their v...

Leadership today demands more than expertise — it requires a presence and story that builds trust, credibility, and real influence. In this Lessons from Leaders conversation (brewed with Nespresso Professional), host Yasmin London sits down with Nicole Hatherly (brand & leadership strategist) and Brendan Wong (LinkedIn Careers Expert & News Editor) to unpack what “personal brand” really means now...

Insecurity in leadership is more common than we admit — and it quietly erodes trust, culture, and performance. In this honest Cuppa.tv conversation, we sit down with Jaemin Frazer (https://cuppa.pickmybrain.world/profiles/jaemin-frazer) (author, speaker, founder of The Insecurity Project) to unpack what insecurity really is, how it shows up in leaders, and how to move from “prove and defend” energ...

Ever felt like you’re doing all the right things… but still running on empty? In this powerful Cuppa.tv conversation, mindfulness and burnout coach Chibs Okereke (https://cuppa.pickmybrain.world/profiles/chibs-okereke) explores the hidden connection between childhood trauma and burnout — especially in high achievers. Many driven, capable people pride themselves on resilience, productivity, and pus...

A gentle, real conversation about love, loss, and rebuilding after loss In this deeply human and compassionate episode of Pick My Brain, we sit down with Ashleigh Conwell to explore the lived reality of grief after losing a partner — and the quiet courage it takes to keep moving forward. This conversation gently navigates the complexities of grief that often go unspoken: facing events like Valenti...

This special Pick My Brain conversation with Isiah McKimmie invites us to reimagine what healthy romantic relationships can truly look like. In a world where love is often idealised, simplified, or shaped by unrealistic expectations, this episode creates space for a more honest, grounded and compassionate conversation. Together, we explore the real challenges and opportunities within romantic rela...

This special Pick My Brain conversation with Isiah McKimmie invites us to reimagine what healthy romantic relationships can truly look like. In a world where love is often idealised, simplified, or shaped by unrealistic expectations, this episode creates space for a more honest, grounded and compassionate conversation. Together, we explore the real challenges and opportunities within romantic rela...

Honest insights on divorce, decision-making, and finding support Divorce is often spoken about in whispers or statistics, yet for those living it, the experience is deeply personal, complex, and life-altering. In this Pick My Brain episode, we sit down with Naomi Cao to explore the realities of divorce — beyond the paperwork, timelines, and legal terminology. Together, we unpack the legalities, th...

A Personal Plan for Sustainable High Performance What if the most powerful way to start the year isn’t by pushing harder — but by pausing with purpose? In this Cuppa.tv conversation, we’re joined by leading life coach and strategist Shannah Kennedy to explore Reset & Rise: a grounded, strategic reset designed for people who want to lead themselves well and perform sustainably. This is not a motiva...

How can food transform lives? In this powerful episode of Moments to Movements, host Luke Cook sits down with Rob Caslick, founder of Two Good Co, to explore how a simple idea—food made with dignity—has grown into a movement empowering women with lived experience of homelessness, domestic violence and complex trauma. Rob shares the pivotal moment that shaped his purpose: visiting a soup kitchen at...

Most of us are trying to avoid stress at all costs. But what if that’s exactly what’s making us weaker? In this special live book launch episode from the Cuppa Co-Lab, we sit down with Dr Paul Taylor – psychophysiologist, former Royal Navy Air Crew Officer, and bestselling author – to unpack the science, psychology and lived experience behind his new book The Hardiness Effect. Dr Paul challenges e...

Most of us don’t love negotiating. Asking for a pay rise, pushing back in a meeting, or simply saying “no” can feel awkward, scary, and uncomfortable. In this episode of Lessons from Leaders (brewed with Nespresso Professional), strategic negotiator and founder of Other Side of the Table, Sam Trattles, breaks negotiation down into what it really is: a conversation about things that matter. You’ll...