Colin D Ellis
Colin on Culture
On this podcast I'll be providing regular insights to help you to build a vibrant workplace culture. From fewer emails and meetings to more celebration of success and courageous conversations, I'll be covering it all. No endless waffle, just sensible, practical advice.
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Colin D Ellis
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Nov 1, 2025
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Episodes
Jimmy Fallon and the toxic culture mea culpa 17.09.2023 24:57
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about the ways organisations should respond to toxic culture allegations. This week’s coffee is an Ethiopian Hadeso Guji Natural roasted by Disciple Coffee.
Five things everyone needs to know about culture 02.09.2023 25:59
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I provide insights on the 5 things everyone needs to know about culture. This week's coffee is a filter from the Bond Store in Melbourne Australia.
Why D&I programs fail 20.08.2023 23:30
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about the issue with diversity and inclusion programs and what can be done to make them successful. This week’s coffee is a La Hachazon from Ona Coffee (onacoffee.com.au).
How to reduce your email 06.08.2023 26:50
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about reducing your email (and freeing up time for real work!). This week’s coffee is a Pedro Flores from Caranavi in Bolivia and roasted by Market Lane Coffee (www.marketlane.com.au) in Melbourne. Read my HBR article on email at: https://hbr.org/2021/03/stop-does-that-message-really-need-to-be-an-email
3 Ways Culture Goes Bad 23.07.2023 25:15
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about three ways in which your culture could stagnate. This week’s coffee is a Guatemalan Santa Rosa roasted by Beat Coffee (www.beatcoffee.com.au) in Melbourne. Download a copy of my latest culture whitepapers at www.colindellis.com/culture-whitepaper
What kind of culture do you have right now? 09.07.2023 32:14
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about the different characteristics of workplace culture and how to spot - without needing an engagement survey - the kind of culture you have right now. This week’s coffee is an Ethiopian Konga, from Puzzle Coffee (www.puzzle.coffee) in Melbourne. Vote on my toxic culture poll at: https://bit.ly/44dycNu
The 3 Characteristics of Toxic Cultures 25.06.2023 28:11
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I look at the three things that turn a culture toxic. This week’s coffee is an El Fenix instant coffee from Colombia by Flight Coffee (www.fligthcoffee.co.nz) in Wellington, NZ. Also, don’t forget to download the two whitepapers I’ve written on how to create a high performance culture at www.colindellis.com/culture-whitepaper
Are managers clueless about building culture? 11.06.2023 29:03
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I provide some advice on the skills managers need to build great teams. This week’s coffee is an Ethiopian Abebe Shontu from Cartel Coffee in Melbourne. You can also download the culture white papers that I talk about on the show at www.colindellis.com/culture-whitepaper And sign up for the webinar at www.crowdcast.io/c/hpculture
How executives enable a high-performance culture 28.05.2023 28:34
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I provide insights into the knowledge senior executives need to create the conditions for a high-performance culture. This week’s coffee is actually a mulled wine that I made myself 👌
The 6 Pillars of Great Working Culture 14.05.2023 26:42
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I provide insights into the six things that great cultures do really well. This week’s coffee is a Nespresso Livanto.
How to deal with a toxic colleague 30.04.2023 27:10
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I provide some advice on the awkward (but necessary) subject of telling a colleague that their behaviour is toxic. This week’s coffee is a Ethiopian Uraga from Wide Open Road coffee in Melbourne.
5 Ideas to Transform Your Meetings 16.04.2023 14:47
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I provide some insights on how to improve your meetings. This week’s coffee is a Sangria (which is not strictly a coffee!) from Grupo Obris Cafe in Puerto Pollença, Mallorca.
10 reasons organisations will abandon hybrid 02.04.2023 22:28
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I provide some insights into why organisations will abandon hybrid working. This week’s coffee is a Cafe BomBom from Harrison’s Coffee in London.
What is workplace culture? 19.03.2023 24:30
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I provide a 20-minute digest on what workplace culture is and the pillars required to build a good one. This week’s coffee is an Edilberto Vergara from Colombia, roasted by Maker Coffee in Melbourne.
How to deliver great projects 05.03.2023 22:42
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I provide advice on how to deliver great projects. This weeks coffee is an Ethiopian pour over from Market Lane Coffee in Brunswick, Melbourne.
How to be humble 19.02.2023 20:55
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I’m talking about how to do humility. This week’s coffee is a Jhoan Vergara from Colombia roasted by Rum Baba in Amsterdam.
How to have courageous conversations 05.02.2023 14:37
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I’m talking about courageous conversations, and how to do them well. This week’s coffee is a filter coffee drip bag - Yirgacheffe from Ethiopia - from ACoffee in Fitzroy, Melbourne which I'm drinking in London Heathrow.
How to succeed at digital transformation 22.01.2023 23:47
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about the two elements of successful digital transformation programs. This week’s coffee is an americano from the DripHouse in Perth, Western Australia.
5 ways to switch off from work 18.12.2022 24:56
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I give you some ideas of how to switch off from work. This week’s coffee is a Irish coffee!
How to end the year on a (culture) high 04.12.2022 21:25
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about how to end the calendar year on a high. This week’s coffee is an Ethiopian Yirgacheffe from Kit Espresso in Melbourne.
How toxic leaders kill culture 20.11.2022 19:31
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about how toxic leaders kill culture. This week’s coffee is a Kenyan Kieni from Coffee Collective in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Why your culture needs a strategy 06.11.2022 17:29
On this week's episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about why a strategy is needed for a vibrant culture. This week’s coffee is a blended filter from the Monocle Cafe in London.
Why plans will never be perfect 23.10.2022 18:45
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about plans and why they’ll never be 100% right. This week’s coffee is a Guatemalan nitro cold brew from CBCB & ODFUB in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Why a purpose is important 09.10.2022 23:32
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about purpose, it's role and why it’s important to employees. This week’s coffee is from the Marcala region of Honduras and roasted by Cafe L’Affare in Wellington, New Zealand.
6 Ways to Keep Your Culture Out of the Media 25.09.2022 26:11
On this episode of the culture and coffee podcast I talk about the steps you can take to keep your culture out of the media. This week’s coffee is a long black from ESPL Coffee in Surfers Paradise, Australia.
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