Culture Bites

We unpack the hidden pressures CEOs and Executives face - and why strong leadership doesn’t have to mean going it alone. We share the small rituals and mindset shifts that can help leaders reconnect with purpose, support, and each other. From ego and armour to shared goals and enterprise thinking - this is a must-listen for anyone working with or within Executive teams.

In this episode of Culture Bites, host Dominic Gourley from Human Synergistics Australia is joined by Richard Harding, a seasoned executive and non-executive director with extensive leadership experience in both public and private insurance organisations across Australia and New Zealand. The conversation centres on Richard’s unique track record of turning around organisational culture and performa...

How do we raise confident, resilient kids in a culture that’s become obsessed with supervision? In this episode, Dominic Gourley is joined by Lenore Skenazy – author of Free-Range Kids and President of Let Grow – to explore why independence is crucial for childhood development. They discuss why overprotection can backfire, how free play fosters leadership and creativity, and how building trust (no...

How to put perspective on challenging situations which may seem overwhelming in the moment. Fiona Hogarth shares her tips.

Sarah is the CEO of Homeward Bound - and fresh back from Antarctica. Homeward Bound believe that supporting women in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine), using the Life Styles Inventory, to significantly improve their clarity, confidence, shared vision and strategic capability, will enhance their opportunity to take up leadership roles globally, and to proactively contribu...

Workplace Trends: Key Insights from the Nation’s Wellbeing Report 2025. Join us as we explore the trends impacting employee wellbeing, job satisfaction, and organisational support. From CEO challenges to frontline leader stress, we break down the essential takeaways from the 2025 report. Download the report here: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/resources/the-way-we-work-report-2025/

Discover how Adaptive Leadership transforms organizations with Max Martina, focusing on key practices to empower teams, navigate complexity, and build a strong leadership culture. See full show notes with key topics and insights: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/resources/culture-bites-podcast/adaptive-leadership-with-max-martina-culture-bites-ep-226/ Learn more about Max Martina and Cambridg...

We explore the question, "Why should anyone be led by you?", discussing authenticity, adaptability, and community-building from the book by Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones. Gain insights to reflect on your leadership style and inspire high-performing teams. Learn more about what we do: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/ See Show Notes for this episode: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/resourc...

A lot of organisations are mandating a return to the office. What are the pros and cons and what does it mean for culture? Ash Smith shares his views

We'll be back in the new year. For now, enjoy this re-release of Blue Tear's Resolutions from our first year of Culture Bites. We wish everyone a happy new year! Thanks for supporting us! Visit us at: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/ Follow us here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/human-synergistics-australia/

Merry Christmas! We'll be back in the new year with new episodes. We'd love to have more guests sharing their stories in the new year - so if you know someone with a great story to share, let us know. Enjoy this re-release of our Christmas special from the very first year of Culture Bites! Subscribe and review if you enjoy the podcast. Visit us at: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/ Follow us...

Fiona Hogarth shares her tips on what to do when inheriting a new team: Observe, understand the context, bring some enthusiasm, create clarity about what we're doing and why, keep in mind your peers and colleagues... If you want to unlock performance, visit us at: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/ If you're a leader and what to share your own story of development, email: podcast@human-synergi...

How many of the biggest decisions are made in teams? Almost all of them... but do we have an approach and practice effective decision making? Corrine Canter shares her tips

"Others saw me as a Constructive leader, but when I looked in the mirror, I saw a completely different Person." - Cam Aitken shares his LSI story

Neil McGregor shares how he uses Gamification as an effective way of teaching - and how you can too

Corinne shares 5 practical tips for leaders to be more effective: Clarity. Listen. Engage & Empathize. Address issues early. Recognise effort as well as results.

How do we design the workplace of the future? What will AI mean for workplaces? How will we use data to make smarter decisions. Darren Levi shares his thoughts

Darren shares his LSI story across 8 measures, 21 years, and multiple organisations. Darren is the Associate Director, Customer Services, Partnerships & Projects, at HealthShare NSW

Corinne Canter shares how she has been using the new LSI+ narratives as part of her debriefing and coaching practice.

Leadership lessons learnt from the cockpit: Perfecting but not perfect, empowering people, having honest assessments, listening. David is a former Naval Aviator and now Consultant at purplecomms.com.au

Setting yourself up for success (and recognising when you're not) Join us at this year's Culture and Leadership conference in Sydney and Melbourne: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/conference-2024/

People say how important culture is in the company they work for. But how do you know when you're a job seeker? We share some tips! Join us at our Annual Culture and Leadership Conference: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/conference-2024/

DB shares the traps he sees teams get themselves into - and how to get out. Join us at our Annual Culture and Leadership Conference:https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/conference-2024/

Rob Murray - former CEO of Lion Nathan, Chairman of the Board at Metcash and ARN. Speaking at our 2017 Culture and Leadership Conference. Register for this year's conference at: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/conference-2024/

We make the case for why every organistion should be developing their teams to be more effective at making decisions and solving problems