Ways to Change the Workplace with Prina Shah

Work feels heavier. People feel more stretched. And even when organisations are performing well on paper, something feels off. In this solo episode of Ways to Change the Workplace , Prina Shah explores the concept of a polycrisis and what it really means for leaders, organisations, and workplace culture. A polycrisis is not just multiple crises happening at once. It is when economic pressure, soci...

In this episode of Ways to Change the Workplace , Prina Shah is joined by Simone Pickering as part of the series Rethinking Regional Workplaces with Simone Pickering . In When Work Follows You to The Shops , they explore what boundaries really look like when you live and work in a regional community or small town – where colleagues are neighbours, clients are parents at the school gate, and confid...

Embracing Fallow Periods in Your Career In this episode of The Ways To Change Your Workplace Podcast, host Prina Shah delves into the importance of fallow periods in one's career.  She compares these quiet, slow patches to a field left fallow in agriculture, emphasizing their purpose for rest and recuperation.  Prina shares a real-world story of a client she named Amira, who turned a period o...

You Are the Greatest Project 2026 In this solo episode of The Ways To Change Your Workplace Podcast, Prina Shah explores why you are the most important project you’ll ever work on. She discusses the difference between survival mode and true leadership, the importance of self-development at work, and practical self-coaching strategies to foster personal and professional growth. Brina shares her own...

This is a retro ep. with an announcement that I am taking a break from podcasting as I am getting burned out. I need a break. I will return in 2025. For now, hear my origin story... Trigger warning for anyone affected by alcoholism or domestic violence. My story is one I haven't told many. Michelle, my client, asked me why I do what I do a while ago. She wanted to know what motivates me to wo...

In this solo episode, Prina Shah dives deep into the powerful concept of legacy —a word that can make some of us pause and wonder, “Am I really leaving a legacy?” Prina unpacks her personal definition of legacy, exploring how each of us creates impact every day, no matter where we are in our career journey. She reflects on key questions we should all be asking ourselves: How do I want to be rememb...

In this solo episode of the Ways to Change the Workplace podcast, host Prina Shah dives deep into a topic that touches us all – how to create a lasting legacy at work. Drawing insights from her new book, Make Work Meaningful: How to Create a Culture that Leaves a Legacy , Prina challenges listeners to shift their focus from mere achievements to building a meaningful impact that transcends daily ta...

Let’s Make Work Meaningful Welcome to another solo episode of the Ways to Change the Workplace podcast with your host, Prina Shah. This week is monumental as Prina is launching her highly anticipated book, Make Work Meaningful: How to Create a Culture That Leaves a Legacy . In this episode, Prina delves into the heart of the book, exploring its central theme—the Achievement and Legacy Paradox . Sh...

In this special episode of Ways to Change the Workplace , host Prina Shah takes you on an exciting journey into the future with a twist – AI bots are discussing her upcoming book, Make Work Meaningful: How to Create a Culture that Leaves a Legacy . Prina shares how her friend, Chris Fenning, used Notebook LM, an A.I tool, to transform her manuscript into an AI-generated conversation. This dynamic...

In this episode, Prina Shah dives into the topic of office gossip—what it is, how it harms workplace culture, and most importantly, how to manage it. Prina shares two powerful quotes to frame the conversation: "Those who gossip to you, gossip about you" and "Loose lips sink ships." She highlights why gossip can be detrimental and provides a three-step framework to evaluate whet...

Prina delves into one of the most crucial, yet often misunderstood, skills for any CEO: how to lead the room with presence and purpose. Prina breaks down actionable, practical strategies to help you, as a CEO or executive, own the room—not because of your title, but through intentional actions, thoughtful pauses, and inspiring leadership. These are not just theoretical ideas; they’re techniques Pr...

In this insightful episode of the Ways to Change the Workplace podcast, host Prina Shah welcomes back Aadil Abbas, financial planner and co-owner of Own Financial Planning in Sydney. Together, they tackle one of the most significant life events – family planning – and its impact on careers, finances, and emotional well-being. Adil shares practical financial tips for navigating the costs of startin...

Emotional Contagion at Work In this solo episode of Ways to Change the Workplace , your host, Prina Shah, dives into the fascinating and impactful topic of emotional contagion in the workplace . Emotions are contagious, and the emotional climate of a team can directly influence workplace culture, productivity, and morale. Key takeaways from this episode: What is emotional contagion? : It's th...

Host: Joeri (Yuri) Schilders has the mic in this ep! Guest: Prina Shah, Organisational Development Specialist, Consultant, Coach This episode was originally on Joeri’s The Rebel Rules podcast. As Prina delves though past interviews for the launch of her upcming book Make Work Meaningful she shares this ep. with you too. Join Prina's Book Launch Team Joeri sat down with moi, Prina Shah, a cons...

In this solo episode of Ways to Change the Workplace , Prina Shah, a global leadership coach, consultant, trainer, keynote speaker, and podcaster, introduces her upcoming self-published book, Make Work Meaningful: How to Create a Culture That Leaves a Legacy .   Prina shares the inspiration behind her book, rooted in her personal experiences and her father’s challenging work life as a migrant. She...

In this episode, Prina Shah addresses a common challenge faced by many leaders—conflict aversion. If you find yourself struggling to have difficult conversations, this episode is for you. Prina explains what conflict aversion is and how it negatively impacts your professional reputation and the trust of your team. She provides actionable advice on how to overcome this challenge and emphasizes the...

Today, we have Jeff Skipper, joining us all the way from Calgary, Alberta. Jeff is a renowned expert in accelerating change with over 25 years of experience working with top-tier clients like IBM, Suncorp, Goldman Sachs, and the Salvation Army. He holds a master's degree in organizational psychology, is a certified change management professional, and the author of "Dancing with Disruptio...

Sulking: The Silent Saboteur of Workplace Harmony Host: Prina Shah Episode Summary: In this episode of the "Ways to Change the Workplace" podcast, host Prina Shah dives deep into the topic of sulking, a passive-aggressive behaviour that silently sabotages workplace harmony. Prina explores the psychological roots of sulking, its impact on personal and professional relationships, and provi...

In this thought-provoking episode, Aadil Abbas introduces the noivel concept of a "work optional lifestyle," challenging the traditional notion of retirement. Instead of ceasing work at a predetermined age, this approach empowers individuals to choose their transition based on financial readiness and personal preferences. Have you ever considered this for yourself? Key Discussion Points:...

Lisa Leong , is a multifaceted professional who wears many hats with finesse. You may well know her from ABC’s Radio show This Working Life, through to her many TV and Conference appearances. She handed the mic over to me.  We discuss her portfolio career from her journey as an author to her roles as a facilitator, MC, and speaker, Lisa shares invaluable lessons from her diverse career.  Key Takea...

In this solo episode of "The Ways to Change Your Workplace Podcast," your host Prina Shah discusses why organizations shouldn't act like families.  Drawing from her experience working with a CEO to change organizational culture, she emphasizes the challenges that arise when a workplace adopts a "family culture."  Tune in to gain valuable insights on creating a positive wor...

This week, we've turned the tables on prina and instead of being the interviewer... she's the interviewee! Mel Loy has stepped in this week to do a second week of absolute comms gold, interviewing me to discuss all things change communication. My extensive background of over 20 plus years in the corporate world plus leading teams in strategic people and culture roles, focusing on culture...

In this episode, Prina addresses the issue of conflicting messages within executive teams and the impact it has on organizational communication.  She emphasizes the importance of executives aligning on decisions, implementation strategies, and communication plans to avoid corporate whispers and confusion among employees.  By ensuring consistent messaging across departments, executives can create a...

Join me in this episode of "Ways to Change the Workplace" with the amazing Vicki Main as we discuss maintaining momentum with discernment in the workplace.  Learn about the importance of separating truths from untruths in decision-making. Discover practical strategies to cultivate better discernment in professional pursuits. Hear inspiring stories and insights from Vicky's amazing j...

Sometimes we loose out sh1t at work. Here's one way not to. From Instagram direct messages to your ears in this episode. I posted this on Instagram recently and the amount of DMs I received were a sign that we often do lose our temper or get angry at work. We're human and have flaws. I have been there and done that too. In this episode of the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast I share...