Stop Staying Small: The Inner Work Behind Bold Leadership In this powerful episode of Cuppa.tv, we sit down with Petra Williams to explore what it really means to be more real with ourselves and with each other, and why honest conversations are often the gateway to a more fulfilling life and leadership journey. So many […]

Cuppa Co-Lab & (https://www.storiesthatstir.com/event- details-registration/cuppa-co-lab-stories-that-stir-r-collaboration-belonging) Collaboration - BELONGING Stories that Stir ® is delighted to be joining forces with Cuppa Co-Lab to bring you a special event designed to break down barriers, stir conversation and inspire positive change. Details: Come and listen to six Cuppa Collective storytellers, who will each share their 10-minute raw and […]

Everyone’s a Teacher: Rethinking Workplace Learning In this episode of Cuppa.tv, we sit down with Maria Doyle to explore a powerful idea that challenges traditional workplace learning and leadership thinking: Everyone’s a teacher. Whether you are a leader, manager, specialist, mentor, parent, coach, or teammate, if part of your role involves sharing knowledge, this conversation […]

Stop Running on Stress: The Peak Performance Reset In this episode of Pick My Brain, we sit down with Tom Cronin to explore the powerful connection between mental health and peak performance, and why so many capable people are operating under unnecessary stress and unrealised potential. Across workplaces and homes, stress has become normalised. Yet […]

Loneliness Is a Societal Problem — Not a Personal Failure We are more connected than ever, yet more people than ever feel unseen. Loneliness is rising across generations — not because people are failing, but because something in how we live, work and relate has shifted. Too often, loneliness is treated as something personal to […]

Why Workplace Culture Breaks Under Pressure and How to Fix It In this episode of Pick My Brain, we sit down with Luke Evans to explore what it really takes to build resilient cultures that hold under pressure. Many organisations invest heavily in values, engagement programs, and wellbeing initiatives. Yet when pressure rises, deadlines tighten, […]

The world of work is shifting—fast. And Gallup’s latest State of the Global Workplace report reveals a confronting reality: only 1 in 5 employees are engaged at work At the same time, stress is rising, wellbeing is under pressure, and even high-performing regions like Australia and New Zealand are starting to see engagement slip and […]

Why Climate Action Fails Without Understanding Human Psychology What if the greatest barrier to climate action isn’t technology or policy but the human mind? In this thought-provoking episode of Pick My Brain, we speak with clinical psychologist Emily Toner about the hidden psychological forces shaping our response to the climate crisis. While innovation in renewable […]

The Real Reason Generations Clash at Work (It’s Not What You Think) Someone in your leadership team is being called out of touch. Someone else is being called entitled. Both of them are right about each other — and both of them are wrong about why. In this episode, generational intelligence expert and leadership consultant […]

Finding Your Voice: How Storytelling Heals, Connects and Transforms In this powerful episode of Cuppa.tv, we sit down with Hawanatu Bangura to explore the transformative power of storytelling as a pathway to healing, identity, and human connection. In a world that is more connected than ever, yet often feels deeply isolating, Hawanatu shares why so […]

AI Without the Noise: Turning Strategy Into Real Impact In this episode of Cuppa, we sit down with Lee Foster to cut through one of the biggest challenges facing leaders today: the noise, hype, and overwhelm surrounding AI. As organisations grapple with the rapid acceleration of AI, many are left stuck in analysis paralysis, unsure […]

Reclaiming Your Magic In this episode of Cuppa.tv, we sit down with lifelong creative to explore what it truly means to reclaim your magic in a world that often pulls us away from who we naturally are. With over 25 years of experience spanning multiple business and creative ventures (including a memorable mobile milkshake business), […]