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Article 23
This is the podcast all about making work, work for more of us. In these short 15 minute monthly conversations we explore the big themes – culture that works, leadership that makes a difference, and the people stuff that matters most. Whether you are in a small business, a big business or are looking to make a positive contribution in your career or to your community, the themes of this podcast will be relevant for you. Tune in to get a weekly dose of Wickvale's signature optimistic yet…
Episodes
Article 23The question isn't to office or not to office, but how do we best connect.
The question isn't to office or not to office, but how do we best connect. by mwah. making work absolutely human
Article 23Some ideas for avoiding the overwhelm from 2 optimists
Some ideas for avoiding the overwhelm from 2 optimists by mwah. making work absolutely human
Article 23Engagement scores - Why it's time to let go
Engagement scores - Why it's time to let go by mwah. making work absolutely human
Article 23“Belonging at work
The hidden opportunity and opportunity cost to not creating connected teams.
Article 23Belonging: It ain't just about you!
Its the most fundamental of human needs, and its also the greatest gift we can give each other.
Article 23Sexual Harassment - Moving the whole agenda forward.
Sexual Harassment - Moving the whole agenda forward. by mwah. making work absolutely human

Article 23Obsessed with Belonging
James and Rhonda talk about their obsession with the importance of Belonging, why it matters now and how to get it right for every person, team and…


Article 23Everything you ever wanted to know about your commute to work (and some things you didn't!)
Will you miss your commute to work when working from home? You may be thinking, "are you kidding", but how will you switch off from work if? Here some facts…

Article 23Up Close with Jess Pollard
Getting up close and personal with the humans behind mwah. This week we introduce the latest member of team mwah. - From the musical stage to our Town Hall…
Article 23Up Close with Alicia Luong
Getting up close and personal with the humans behind mwah. This week we’ve managed to convince our resident designer, Alicia Luong out of her introverted shell…
Article 23Up close with Michael Brighton-Hall
Continuing with our series of getting up close and personal with the mwah. team, this week we are chatting with Michael Brighton-Hall. Michael has a broad and…
Article 23Up Close with Rhonda Brighton-Hall
This week, we listen and learn with mwah.’s inspirational founder to hear what she’s most proud of, her deep aspiration and drive for the future and a few tips…
Article 23Up Close and Personal with Suzanne Gavrilovic
This week, we get up close and personal with Suzanne Gavrilovic. With deep experience across the full HR spectrum, and a great ability to help interpret the…
Article 23Up close with Sally Woolford
Up close and personal with the mwah. team. This week meet Sally Woolford. With a serious background in Change, Culture, Transformation and Leadership, hear the…
Article 23Up close with James Hancock
By request, we're getting up close and personal with each of the people behind mwah. Starting with the fabulous James Hancock. Part of a new generation of…
Article 23Leadership - A World Lesson
From the fundamentals of Inclusion, to the greatest leadership life lessons, we're absolutely delighted to have CHRO, Red Cross America Board Member and 100…
Article 23Co-Curation at its finest!
We talk with Ros Tregurtha, Group Director of Employee Experience at Domain, and one of the best HR leaders in the country.
Article 23Co-Curating Culture in the wake of COVID-19
This week, Rhonda and James speak on a better idea to 'rebuilding' and 're-onboarding' your culture in the wake of COVID-19.
Article 23Will COVID-19 make us lazy?
This week, Suzanne and James take a different angle to the current pandemic. They look at the numbers, the psychology, why work matters and if we will be…
Article 23Time on your hands during COVID-19?!
We chat about the realities of that statement and whats working (or not) for us.
Article 23When the world changes, what stays the same?
This week we discuss what matters, what's changed temporarily and possibly for good, and how might work look once COVID-19 tapers out.
Article 23Cultural Plasticity: rewiring your culture from disconnection to reconnection
This week, Rhonda is rejoined by James to discuss Cultural Plasticity, what matters and what you can do to ensure it can keep bouncing back.
Article 23Being connected while staying apart
How are people and organisations reacting to the current global crisis? What lessons are we already learning? We look at two unique angles.
Article 23How important is Banter and Hugs?
In this week's podcast we chat on the Importance of Banter & Hugs and the quirky consequences of working from home...
Article 23Career Resilience
What is it and how do you do deliver it? With special guest star, Simon Kennedy Jewel of CareerSwitch.

Article 23Looking back at Work
In this episode we wanted to bookend last week's 'Newbies at work' episode with a look back at work and what has changed. We interview 3 retirees that were a…
Article 23Newbies at Work
For our first podcast of 2020 we wanted to hear a fresh perspective - We are listening to the Newbies. Here is the perspective from our 2 guest stars who are…
Article 23THE Big Topics of 2019 & Our Special Announcement
Big Year. Big Topics. Big Changes. And our Big Announcement!
Article 23Changing Culture from the Middle
In this week's podcast, we talk about the significant and critical impact leaders in the middle of an organisation can have on their people and organisational…
Article 23Continue the Conversation on Privilege
This week we bring in a different side of the mwah. team to discuss Privilege Part 2 - Continuing the Conversation.
Article 23Toxic Workplace Cultures
In this week's podcast, we discuss toxic workplace cultures. We look at how to spot and understand a toxic culture, and what you can do now and next to get…
Article 23Privilege
What's the Privilege conversation about? Why it matters? Why is it so hard? A few simple tips to open the conversation.
Article 23Soft Power
As the world divides and has more violent opinions, AND is much more diverse, we come into contact with people who don’t agree with you. Now more then ever…
Article 23Strategy & Structure
Why they should only ever be together and never alone, and how ugly things get when 'restructuring' is your only strategy.
Article 23Our Urban Family
This week we bring you a little bit of gushy love talk, lots of laughs and what really makes up an Urban Family from the Sydney in-house mwah. team!
Article 23Christmas Parties
"It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas"...too soon? We've seen our fair share of Christmas Parties but do you know what are the definite do's and don'ts?
Article 23Mental Health beyond the office plant
This week, the mwah team talk about mental health beyond office design and indoor plants to consider how we best support each other at work.
Article 23How do you know when HR is doing a good job?
Call it what you will - People & Culture, Employee Experience, or good ol HR - but make sure its doing the stuff that matters most.
Article 23How to get a great development plan for yourself
How to get a great development plan for yourself by mwah. making work absolutely human
Article 23Dealing with the really big societal discussions when they come to work.
This week we give some suggestions on what to consider, and how to respectfully table, the really big societal topics when they come in to work.
Article 23Continuous Connection
An interesting topic that we just had to do after all the talk on disconnection, and always great to have a new voice, Welcome Suzanne!
Article 23Human Centred Design
This week, we chat about a key way of working, what the key steps and considerations are to make sure we are empathising with people and designing for the…
Article 23The Connection and Disconnection Debate
The more we wanted to talk about disconnection, the more we found on continuous connection, particularly with technology, data availability and tailored…
Article 23The right to work
Episode 23 of Article 23, is all about Article 23 - the Right to Work. As the great Zac Efron said (and we quote in this Episode) "We're all in this together"…
Article 23Modern Workspaces
Modern workspaces - a few new (and a few not so new) ideas to consider to get the best contribution from people wherever you work.
Article 23The Future of Work - Choose your own adventure
This week we discuss where the future of work can go, the challenges ahead and that to truly write your own adventure you must at first get involved in the…
Article 23Is reward as simple as 'keeping up with the Joneses?'
A conversation on the psychology, challenges and some ideas on reward.
Article 23Kicking a few goals and starting the conversation we need to have on Privilege
In this edition, we are joined by special guest Nicky Brown, HR Leader and amazing mwah. community member. We explore the emerging conversation on Privilege…
Article 23Virtual Reality, Real Humans
A frank discussion on the great, the good and what we should be considering as Virtual Reality continues to run forward.
Article 23Engineering the best feedback...
This episode we start with a very scientific view of feedback, landing on why it matters to people (and not just systems!).
Article 23Seeing the Light...Triads and Strategic Workforce Planning
Podcast 16 - we move from the darkness to the light - what exactly is the light triad? We also interview Melbourne HR Leader Debra Glowaski on the value and…
Article 23Busting Flexible Work Myths!
As a lead up to Flexible Working Day we are busting flexible working myths with Guest Host Jason Whitty.
Article 23What are we going to do about bullying?
It is not an academic discussion, not a legal discussion, it is a deeply human one and we need and must find better ways to address it.
Article 23Your role to play in D&I
Why we need to go beyond sheep dipping leaders if we truly care about everyone having a sense of belonging.
