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), […]

Leading with Humanity in the Age of AI There’s no shortage of opinions on artificial intelligence, but much of the conversation remains focused on technology, trends, and tools. In this episode, we take a different path, one that centres on human ingenuity, dignity, and potential in an AI-driven world. Join Cookie and Emily Sauter, Founder […]

Why Joy Is the Secret to Great Work What if joy isn’t the reward for great work, but the way great work happens? In this energising episode, we’re joined by @Chloe Lim to explore the serious business of joy and why playful excellence may be one of the most underestimated forces in learning, leadership and […]

The Real Reason Workplace Conflict Happens In this thought-provoking episode of Pick My Brain, we sit down with workplace relations expert @Kate Russell to explore the reality behind so-called “difficult” people at work and why, more often than not, we’re actually dealing with people in difficulty. Together, we unpack the complex dynamics behind challenging workplace […]

Why Happiness Is a Skill We Must Learn In a world where stress, worry, and burnout are rising, how can we learn to create genuine happiness not just fleeting moments of joy, but a sustainable way of living and working? In this inspiring conversation, @Declan Edwards joins Cuppa.tv to explore why happiness is both a […]

The Real Reason Workplace Conflict Happens In this thought-provoking episode of Pick My Brain, we sit down with workplace relations expert @Kate Russell to explore the reality behind so-called “difficult” people at work and why, more often than not, we’re actually dealing with people in difficulty. Together, we unpack the complex dynamics behind challenging workplace […]

Authentic Leadership in an Artificial World: An Eastern and Western Perspective As artificial intelligence reshapes how we work, communicate, and lead, one leadership capability is becoming more valuable than ever: authenticity. In this thought-provoking conversation, we welcome @kamal sarma, leadership expert, former monk, and business strategist, to explore why the future belongs to leaders who […]