Hatchproof

Work, Measured

Business EN ↓ 6 episodes

Work is changing faster than most companies can keep up. On Work, Measured, behavioral scientist Dr. Nick Hobson and operator Imran Syed explore the hidden signals behind performance, leadership, workplace culture, burnout, hiring, employee retention, and the future of work. Nick brings the science of human behavior and organizational psychology. Imran brings real-world experience leading teams, scaling companies, and building AI for performance management. Together, they unpack how great teams are built, why people disengage, how AI is reshaping work, and what drives high performance.

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Episodes

We Win by Being Human: Paul Hamilton & Dr. Tatijana Busic on Fear, AI, and the Case for People 15.05.2026 41:37

In this episode, Imran & Nick sit down with Paul Hamilton — KPMG Canada's Director of National Talent Attraction Strategy who spent over two decades in HR at Microsoft, LCBO, and KPMG — and Dr. Tatijana Busic — a clinical and organizational psychologist who co-created "The Inner Edge" leadership program — for a conversation about why 93% of organizations have adopted AI but are seeing almost n...

Closing the Courage Gap with Dr. Margie Warrell 17.02.2026 39:15

In this episode, Imran & Nick sit down with Dr. Margie Warrell — bestselling author of The Courage Gap, leadership coach, and advisor to NASA, Microsoft, and Visa — for a conversation about why the gap between what leaders are doing and what they're capable of almost always comes down to fear. Margie shares the principle that's guided her life since childhood on an Australian dairy farm: growt...

Own Your Voice: Kim Rittberg on Fear and Confidence 17.02.2026 30:15

In this episode, Imran & Nick sit down with Kim Rittberg — former Netflix and Us Weekly executive who built a video unit into a $100 million sale — for a candid conversation about why even the most accomplished people hold themselves back. Kim was an award-winning executive producer who still took two years to start her business and a full year to greenlight her own podcast. The culprit every...

The Truth About Staying, Thriving & Getting Promoted 03.12.2025 34:11

In this episode, Imran & Nick sits down with Howie Konopko, Executive Vice President at Publicis and former Oracle colleague, for an honest conversation about what really makes people stay at companies- and what drives them away. Howie breaks down the framework every employee should use to evaluate their role: fair compensation, interesting work, trust in your team, and opportunities for growt...

Why 'Transform NOW' Culture Drives Talent Away (with Mark Cruth) 13.11.2025 32:57

Most companies think they're losing talent because of salary or remote work policies. They're wrong. Mark Cruth, Atlassian's Head of Team Anywhere, has coached teams at Boeing, Nordstrom, and now one of the world's most distributed companies. In this episode, he reveals why the real culprits are transformation theater, lack of psychological safety, and unsustainable work cultures that push your be...

The AI Psychology Trap: What Smart Companies Miss That Costs Them Their Best People 16.10.2025 29:28

This interview with Stefano Puntoni explores the psychological impact of AI in the workplace — how its implementation affects employee well-being, motivation, and retention. It covers the hidden psychological disruptions AI creates, why people feel less threatened by AI than by human replacement, and how cost-cutting narratives harm morale. The discussion examines how AI influences employees’ sens...