Under the Rug at Work

Welcome to Under the Rug at Work , where we shine a light on issues that are often ignored in the workplace. In this episode, host Nicole Turnbull speaks with Tammy Howell, ICU nurse turned workplace health consultant, about the hidden risks of fatigue. From undiagnosed illness and poor sleep to nutrition and burnout, this conversation explores how fatigue goes far beyond shift work and what workp...

Welcome to Under the Rug at Work, where we shine a light on issues that are often ignored in the workplace. In this episode, host Nicole Turnbull speaks with Devika Dey, a Psychotherapist and Couples Counsellor who provides mental health support for small businesses, about the root causes of co-founder conflict – and what to do before it derails your business. In this episode, we discuss: ▪️Why co...

Welcome to Under the Rug, where we shine a light on issues that are often swept under the rug. In this episode, host Nicole Turnbull speaks with communications and marketing expert Brook McCarthy about the hidden dangers of modesty in professional spaces. 🔎In this episode, we discuss: ✔️How modesty can limit career growth and leadership opportunities✔️The impact of tall poppy syndrome on workers,...

Welcome to Under the Rug at Work , where we shine a light on issues that are often ignored in the workplace. In this episode, host Nicole Turnbull chats with Declan Edwards , founder of BU Happiness College and TEDx speaker, to explore why workplace happiness matters more than ever . Declan shares how he became The Happiness Guy and why happiness at work isn’t just a feel-good concept - it’s a cri...

Welcome to Under the Rug at Work, where we shine light on issues that are often swept under the rug. In this episode, host Nicole Turnbull sits down with Samantha Sutherland, a DEI and Gender Equity Consultant, to unpack the real barriers that women face in the workplace. Samantha recounts her journey - from serving as the head of risk and data in one of Australia’s largest utility companies to ta...

Welcome to Under the Rug at Work, where we shine light on the issues that are often swept under the rug. In this episode, host Nicole Turnbull sits down with Frances Scadden , a Women's Empowerment Coach, Speaker and Mentor, to explore Midlife Work Woes.   Frances challenges the conventional notion of a midlife crisis by reframing it as a midlife awakening - an invitation to reassess your life, br...

In this episode of Under the Rug at Work, Chief Courage Officer Nicole Turnbull chats with Amy Christopherson, Founder of Grounded HR and HR Business Partner, who specialises in people-first practices. They explore what it means to shift from a traditional, task-focused boss to a nurturing, mentor-style leader. In this episode they discuss: Heart-led leadership and why empathy matters Fostering a...

🎙️ Reintroducing Under the Rug at Work for 2025! Hi, I’m Nicole Turnbull, Founder and Chief Courage Officer at Neon Shed. If this is your first time tuning in - welcome! Under the Rug at Work is a podcast dedicated to shedding light on the uncomfortable, often ignored workplace issues that impact our health, culture and wellbeing. In this special reintroduction episode, I’m sharing why I created t...

Unconscious bias doesn’t just influence our thoughts - it shapes our workplaces too. In this episode of Under the Rug at Work, Chief Courage Officer Nicole Turnbull sits down with Clare Edwards to shine a light on this critical topic. We explore: How unconscious bias impacts decision-making, workplace culture, and psychological safety. Practical strategies to address bias through open communicatio...

Divorce and relationship breakdowns don’t just stay at home - they show up at work too. In this episode of Under the Rug at Work, Chief Courage Officer Nicole Turnbull chats with Relationship and Divorce Coach Sallyanne Hartnell, founder of Reflect Coaching. We explore: How divorce impacts productivity, communication and mental health at work. Eye-opening statistics about relationship breakdowns i...

Chief Courage Officer Nicole Turnbull sheds light on the State of Burnout with Sally Clarke. Sally is an author, Senior Consultant at Infinite Potential and the Co-Host of We Are Human Leaders. For the last 4 years, Infinite potential has developed the State of Burnout Report. Sally shares the trends and themes during that time, what the Manager perception gap is, and we chat about some of the thi...

🎙️ Welcome to a Special Episode of Under the Rug at Work! In this episode, join Founder and Chief Courage Officer Nicole Turnbull as she recaps the 2024 Psychosocial Safety Summit held this October in Brisbane. She dives into the highlights from the 2 powerful days, including insights from the remarkable speakers and testimonials from attendees about the impact, the learnings and the connections t...

In this episode of Under the Rug at Work, Chief Courage Officer Nicole Turnbull talks to Penelope Twemlow about family and domestic violence at work. Penelope is a Director at Ashurst Risk Advisory, a Management Executive in the Royal Australian Navy, and Chairwoman of the not for profit, Women in Power. Here are the questions Nicole asks, so you can get a clear sense of what they discuss. This wa...

Chief Courage Officer Nicole Turnbull talks to SafeWork NSW Assistant State Inspector Peter Barron about Psychosocial Hazards on Under the Rug at Work. We chat about the best way to assess psychosocial risks, what inspectors expect to see if the Safety Regulator comes to your workplace and tips for managers and employers. links: www.safework.nsw.gov.au/hazards-a-z/mental-health managing the risk o...

Nicole Turnbull talks to Dr Johanna Lynch about the Sense of Safety experience. We chat about what happens to us when we don't feel safe, why it's important to have a whole person approach to wellbeing and how to develop a sense of safety in your team. Johanna is a GP, advisor to, and the past President of the Australian Society for Psychological Medicine and a Senior Lecturer The University of Qu...

This is a crossover episode where Nicole Turnbull was a guest on the Women in Safety podcast with Alanna Ball, talking about the incredible 2024 Psychosocial Safety Summit in October. Nicole and Alanna cover the critical topics that will be front and centre at the Summit—things like managing alcohol in the workplace, addressing domestic violence, preventing burnout, and understanding the complex d...

Nicole Turnbull lifts the rug on how everything is interconnected with Jess Price, Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Paradigm Makers. This is Jess’ second time on the podcast. 12 months ago Jess shared her story of psychological injury at work. Listen here https://open.spotify.com/episode/63pOl3WbLm1x8sQzbkexuj?si=nH_gWJ6JR-6MtVtCuhfEEw Jess was also the keynote speaker at the World First Lived...

Nicole Turnbull lifts the rug on injury prevention with Megan Smith on this episode of Under the Rug at Work. We chat about the benefits, best practice and what happens if someone does get injured.. Megan is a WHS specialist with over a decade’s experience across a number of industries and you can connect with her on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-smith-23b213196/   #UnderTheRugAt...

Nicole Turnbull sheds light on Human Leadership with Alexis Zahner CoFounder and Director at We Are Human Leaders . We chat about how human leadership helps to improve psychological safety, and how to intentionally create a health culture. Connect with Alexis on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexiszahner/

Our Chief Courage Officer, Nicole Turnbull, sheds light on Attention Management with John Toomey. John is the Founder of Wide Awake Wellness, the Global Chair of the Workplace Wellbeing Initiative at the Global Wellness Institute in Miami, the host of the podcast Good Bloke Not Woke, and the Author of In it for the Long Haul - Making the Most of the FIFO Lifestyle. We chat about the impact our att...

Our Chief Courage Officer, Nicole Turnbull, sheds light on the Hero's Journey with Dr Liz Crawford Spencer Liz is a lawyer and has a PhD in planning, law and business. Liz is the author of numerous books and articles. We chat about her latest book Happy at Work: a practical guide to overcoming workplace psychological harassment and some of her research findings and solutions for everyone invol...

Nicole Turnbull chats about the benefits of ethnic and cultural diversity in the workplace with Trang Nova, TEDx Speaker and a mentor for those who know they’re made for more. Trang shares the challenges ethnic minorities have when it comes to applying for roles and what employers and leaders can do to embed diversity in their cultures. Connect with Trang on Instagram or visit her website https://...

People are often afraid to disclose mental health conditions at work for fear of being discriminated against or treated differently. But on the flip side, managers often don’t ask for their team to disclose any ill health because they may not know what to do, how to manage staff with an illness or they are confused by anti-discrimination laws, especially if they need to manage performance. Nicole...

Nicole Turnbull lifts the rug on self awareness and choice with Leanne Hart, Founder of Hart2Heart wellbeing. We chat about how to increase your self awareness and respond, rather than react to situations. Leanne is a facilitator and guide who helps leaders get on top of the things that cause stress at work, so they can feel better and do better. Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn https://www.linkedi...

Nicole Turnbull brings light to emotions at work with Helen Lawson Williams, co-founder of @thisisyourTANK - the app that fights burnout. We bust some myths including: - emotions are irrational - emotions are uncontrollable and - emotions are unprofessional Helen also shares tips and tools on how we can manage our emotions more skilfully. Connect with Helen on LinkedIn or find out more at https://...