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
How to make teams psychologically safe 23.01.2022 24:50
On this week's podcast I talk about the importance of psychological safety and provide some things to think about. This week's coffee is a Mi Finquita from Panama, roasted by Proud Mary Coffee Roasters in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
What employees want in 2022 16.01.2022 23:12
In this week's podcast I talk about what employees are looking for in 2022 and a short history of Canberra. This week's coffee is a La Ilusion from Nicaragua roasted by Ona Coffee in Canberra.
Where to start with culture change? 09.01.2022 26:19
In this weeks podcast I talk about how to get started on culture change. This week's coffee is an El Boqueron from Guatemala roasted by Growers Espresso in North Fitzroy, Melbourne.
2021 Culture Year in Review 19.12.2021 25:07
In this weeks podcast (the last for this year) I review the world of work and how it has changed during 2021. This week's coffee is from Campos in Newtown, New South Wales.
Culture Rots From The Top 12.12.2021 22:58
In this weeks podcast I talk about how culture is everyone's responsibility but that senior managers set the tone. Also, a history of the v60. This week's coffee is from Runner Duck Coffee in Wollongong, New South Wales.
How to avoid procrastination 05.12.2021 22:45
In this weeks podcast I talk about how you go about avoiding wasting your precious time. Also, the genesis of the long black. This week's coffee was purchased from Diggies Cafe in Wollongong, New South Wales.
Is HR up to the Culture job? 28.11.2021 26:01
In this week's episode of the Culture & Coffee podcast I ask the question, is HR up to the job of safeguarding culture? This week's coffee is a Colombian pour over from Wide Open Road Coffee in Melbourne.
Is Your Vision Uninspiring? 21.11.2021 27:09
In this week's episode of the Culture & Coffee podcast I ask the question, is your organisation's vision uninspiring? Also, five things about The Beatles you might not know. This week's coffee in a Girma Bekele from Kochere Woreda, Guji, Ethiopia roasted by The Little Marionette in NSW, Australia.
How to set great expectations 14.11.2021 26:05
In this week's episode of the Culture & Coffee podcast I talk about how to set and hold people to great expectations. Also, five reasons to visit Costa Rica. This week's coffee is a Costa Rican Volcan Azul, roasted by Vacation Coffee in Melbourne, Australia.
How to deal with brilliant jerks 07.11.2021 28:42
In this week's episode of the Culture & Coffee podcast I talk about the process for dealing with brilliant jerks. Also, the difference between espresso and filter coffee. This week's coffee is a Colombia Andino Bruselas from Rumble Coffee Roasters in Kensington, Victoria.
Does your culture match your purpose? 31.10.2021 20:43
In this week's episode I talk about why figuring out your purpose takes time. Also, the origin story of coffee. This week's coffee is a Kenyan Kariaini, roasted by Beat Coffee in Preston, Melbourne.
Hybrid is not the new flexible 24.10.2021 27:41
In this week's episode I explain the difference between flexible and hybrid working. Also, the 10 steps of turning a coffee seed into your daily coffee. This week's coffee is a Finca Hartmann from Panama, roasted by Industry Beans in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Are you overcomplicating work? 17.10.2021 26:09
In this week's episode I ask whether simplicity is a priority in your culture? Also, five random things I've learned this week. This week's coffee is a Gikirima from Kenya, roasted by Everyday Coffee Roasters in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Are your leaders just bad managers? 10.10.2021 23:51
In this week's episode I talk about the fact that leaders make choices that managers never make. Also, a brief history of the Melbourne suburb of Carlton. This week's coffee is a Nyamyumba from Rwanda, roasted by Vertue Coffee Roasters in Melbourne.
Are you faking culture? 03.10.2021 20:09
In this week's episode I ask whether your organisation is faking culture and give you some signs to look out for. Also why knowing where stuff is from is important. This week's coffee is an Aroresa from Ethiopia, roasted by Bench Coffee Co. in Melbourne.
Are you a culture outsider? 26.09.2021 24:25
In this week's episode I talk about how you can influence culture when you're new or external to the team. Also, what it's like to be in an earthquake. This week's coffee is a Manos Juntas from Colombia, roasted by Axil Coffee Roasters in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
Why your projects fail 19.09.2021 22:20
In this week's episode I talk about why many projects fail and how to avoid that. Also the history of chocolate. This week's coffee is a Guatemala San Martin from Wide Open Road Coffee in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Do your tools reduce collaboration? 12.09.2021 24:22
In this week's episode I'm asking whether the tools you use actually increase collaboration. Also what I did for my birthday. This weeks coffee is called Kintamani from the Batu Kaang region of Bali and roasted by Flight Coffee in New Zealand.
Do your organisation's values mean anything? 05.09.2021 23:03
In this week's episode I talk about corporate values and how to ensure they practised on a daily basis. And RUOK, really? This week's coffee is a Chiapas from Mexico, roasted by Jasper Coffee in Collingwood, Victoria.
Where's your fun coming from? 29.08.2021 21:09
In this week's episode I talk about the need for levity and laughter. Also, why my hobbies are rubbish. This week's coffee is a Mugaya from Kirinyaga in Kenya and roasted by Wood and Co in the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick.
Why Your Meetings Suck 22.08.2021 25:10
In this episode I talk about the reasons why your meetings suck and what you can do to change them. Also, why birds singing is a good thing. Coffee: El Zafiro (Colombia) from Proud Mary.
How to 'fix' attitude 15.08.2021 19:46
In this episode I talk about the attitude and its importance to culture evolution. I also talk about my new nickname. This week's coffee is a Finca Buenavista from Colombia, roasted by A Coffee in Melbourne.
Getting Stuff Done 08.08.2021 21:58
In this episode I talk about how to organise yourself and be productive. And I wonder how pole vaulters get into the sport? This week's coffee is a Werka from Ethiopa, roasted by Market Lane Coffee in Melbourne.
The Email Problem 01.08.2021 19:17
In this episode I talk about the problem that you've created for yourself with email and, how you can change it. Also, some great things about living in New Zealand. This week's coffee is a Kagumo from Kenya, roasted by Supreme Coffee in Melbourne.
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