The Culture 360 Podcast

In Episode 10 of the Culture 360 Podcast, Stu Savage explores the hidden power of artifacts, symbols, rituals, branding, and identity — and how organisations are constantly communicating culture, often without saying a word. From Edgar Schein’s model of organisational culture to semiotics, sport, branding, leadership, and human psychology, this episode dives into the visible signals that shape how...

In this episode of Culture 360 (Ep 9), host Stu Savage (The Culture Room) sits down with Carolyn Young, CEO of Retail NZ, to explore a leadership journey shaped by resilience, high performance sport, and purpose-driven work. From growing up in a hardworking immigrant family to leading organisations across sport, community, and business, Carolyn shares the defining moments that shaped her leadershi...

Everyday Moments. Hidden Beliefs. Lasting Cultures.🎙 Welcome back to Culture 360 – culture from every angle, in association with The Culture Room. In Episode 8, Stu Savage explores a simple but powerful idea that explains almost everything about organisational culture: 👉 Culture is not built through intention… it’s built through experiences. Every interaction, every meeting, every reaction — thes...

🎙 Culture 360 – Episode 7 Irene van Dyk: The Invisible Thread of CultureFrom Netball World Cups, Silver Ferns huddles and Trans Tasman Championships, Irene van Dyk unpacks what truly builds winning teams — and it’s not slogans, strategy, or talent alone. It’s:• Trust built over time• Hard conversations handled with care• Standards set when no one’s watching• And that invisible thread that connects...

In this episode of The Culture 360 Podcast (Ep 6), host Stu Savage explores the complex dynamics of workplace culture through the lens of emotional reactions and rational thinking. Drawing from Dr. Steve Peters' 'The Chimp Paradox', Dan Goleman's insights on emotional intelligence, and Sam Harris' perspectives on mindfulness, Stu delves into how understanding our brain's sy...

Explore the dynamic world of school culture with host Stu Savage (The Culture Room) on the Culture 360 Podcast (Ep 5). Featuring Duncan Morrison, Assistant Head Teacher at Bridgewater High School, this episode delves into the essential elements of educational environments. Discover how culture and climate influence schools and learn strategies for fostering a sense of belonging and authentic relat...

The Culture 360 Podcast 'Culture from Every Angle' (Ep 4): Going Underground: Working with Primary Emotions and Navigating Workplace Dynamics with James Nelson. In this episode of the Culture 360 podcast, host Stu Savage engages with James Nelson, a counselor and consultant, to explore the intricate relationship between counseling and organisational culture. They discuss James's journey into couns...

The Culture 360 Podcast 'Culture from Every Angle' (Ep 3): The Untold Culture Secrets of the All Blacks and Silver Ferns with Dr Andy Martin. In this episode of the Culture 360 podcast, host Stu Savage engages with Dr. Andy Martin to explore the intricacies of organisational culture and leadership. They discuss the success of the All Blacks and Silver Ferns, drawing lessons on high perform...

Culture 360 Podcast: 'Culture from Every Angle' (Ep 2): Mindsets, Mistakes & Mavericks: A Focus on Leadership, Culture & Mental Health in Youth and Sport. In this powerful episode of Culture 360, host Stu Savage sits down with Rob Watson—youth worker, sports coach, and mental health advocate—to explore the deep connections between leadership, organisational culture, and psychologic...

Culture 360 Podcast 'Culture from Every Angle' ( Ep 1): The Liverpool Way: Lessons in Culture from Anfield’s Inner Sanctum. Description In this episode of the Culture 360 podcast, host Stu Savage reconnects with lifelong friend Chris McLaughlin, who shares his journey from school days to becoming a journalist for Liverpool FC. The conversation delves into the rich culture of Liverpool FC,...