Base Camp - A Corporate Sherpas Podcast

The Sherpas explores the pervasive issue of burnout in the tech industry, examining systemic and individual factors, and offering practical tools for managing energy and fostering resilience at both an individual and organisational level.Key topics include:Systemic vs individual responsibility in burnoutPatterns contributing to burnout in techThe PEMS framework: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual energyThe importance of adaptive leadership and sense-makingTools for organizations and individuals to prevent damage to energy reservesResourcesThe Burnout Challenge by Christina Maslach PEMS Framework for Energy Management Contact: corporate-sherpas.au

Feedback. It's difficult to give, difficult to receive, yet absolutely crucial for continual growth. Nearly 70% of employees feel anxious about receiving feedback, and only 2.6% of colleagues step forward to deliver it when it matters most. When feedback isn’t timely or effective, it directly undermines organisational and individual performance. This Base Camp episode explores the real impact of feedback and provides tools to turn resistance into growth.00:00 The Challenge of Feedback09:18 Defining Feedback and Its Importance16:43 Personal Experiences with Feedback23:43 How Feedback Impacts The Brain29:40 The Role of Social Capital and Psychological Safety39:24 The Skill of Receiving Feedback43:07 Offering Perspectives rather than Feedback44:15 Understanding the First and Second Score46:05 Curiosity vs. Defensiveness in Feedback Reception48:20 Mindset Matters: Fixed vs. Growth49:09 Training Teams to Receive Feedback Effectively52:10 Normalising Emotional Reactions to Feedback54:18 The Role of Leaders in Feedback Dynamics56:58 Shifting Focus: From Giving to Receiving Feedback01:01:05 Navigating Identity and Attribution in Feedback01:04:24 Generational Differences in Feedback Reception01:08:45 Leveraging Technology for Feedback01:17:46 Combining Frameworks for Effective Feedback DeliveryShow notesBattling the Demons between our two ears: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2412095/episodes/16124844Games People Play - Life Positions: https://www.amazon.com.au/Games-People-Play-Psychology-Relationships-ebook/dp/B002RI9IPGThe Second Score: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQNbaKkYk_QContact: corporate-sherpas.au

Base Camp Bites dive into past episodes of the podcast to unearth tools that can help you on your journey. Today we are tackling rumination - an all too common experience that gets in the way of performance and wellbeing. The tool? The W.I.N question. This is an excerpt from Part 2 of Battling the Demons Between our two ears. Episode link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/76OceVW7nJe1akIZkNLD1i?si=81667ec5ebc6458cContact: corporate-sherpas.au

This week the Sherpas unpack the hidden factors impacting performance in diverse environments. We know diversity is important, but how do you navigate the complexity that it brings?In this episode, we break down complex contexts leaders face and how sensemaking can help navigate adaptive problems. Discover the impact of unconscious biases, stereotypes, and microaggressions on performance and learn practical tools to help elevate performance, despite having these biases. This insightful discussion offers actionable strategies to help leaders harness the full potential of their diverse teams and achieve better personal and business outcomes.Show notes: The amygdala and how our internal narrative impacts performance: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1v6rUZIliT9E1nP4ATDbrN?si=b148144ec07549a3Managing an abundance mindset of stress: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7nMBSllYdzskxNw0IO5t5O?si=130455e9332643a5WISE Feedback, David Yeager et al. : https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/xge-a0033906.pdfdeBono’s 6 thinking hats: https://www.debonogroup.com/services/core-programs/six-thinking-hats/Contact: corporate-sherpas.au

Have you ever experienced that sting of rejection? This video explores the surprising science behind the rejection effect – why it hurts so much, and how it impacts us individually and in our organizations. We delve into the neuroscience of rejection, revealing how our brains respond to exclusion as a threat. Learn practical strategies, like affective labeling, to manage your reaction to rejection and build more resilient teams. Discover how addressing rejection isn't just about personal well-being, but also about fostering a culture of connection and collaboration. Join us as we explore how to turn rejection from a setback into a springboard for growth. Contact: corporate-sherpas.au

In this episode we tackling one of the most fascinating contradictions in our world of creating flow state workplaces: the paradox of pressure: Is stress a force for growth or a road to burnout? Stress is ubiquitous in both our personal and professional lives. We've all felt it - deadlines, meeting expectations, looking after loved ones. It shows up in different ways: tightness in your chest before a big presentation, the weight of responsibilities piling up, the health consequences, the relentless voice in your head asking, Am I doing enough? Too much of it can break even the strongest among us leading to burnout, exhaustion and disconnection. According to the Productivity Commission costs associated with these issues are estimated to be between $12.2 billion and $39.9 billion per year in Australia. At the same time people say that they need a certain level of stress, we hear things like pressure makes diamonds. It can ignite motivation, sharpen focus and unlock a different level of creativity. The paradox is that the same pressure that drives us can also break us—so how do we navigate it? It's clear that this is s topic worth diving into. Links:  Stress is Enhancing Mindset: Alia Crum Expanding your visual field: Andrew Huberman The Science of Cells that never get old: Elizabeth Blackburn Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions  Contact: corporate-sherpas.au

This Basecamp episode features RCR Mining Technologies' Ben Dorant, who shares his unique blend of technical skill and adaptable leadership. We explore industry challenges, the power of cognitive maturity, and practical tools for developing high-performing teams. Learn how to navigate uncertainty, foster a thriving culture, and optimise your team's energy – physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. A must-listen for leaders seeking to thrive in complexity.Contact: corporate-sherpas.au

Join us for Part 2 of our exploration into the internal battles we face in navigating VUCA environments.  We delve deeper into the four aspects of self-awareness: reflection, mindfulness, meta-awareness, and rumination, focusing on how to combat the negative impacts of ruminative thinking. Learn practical strategies to manage rumination, including:The powerful "WIN" question ("What's Important Now?")The physiological sigh breathing technique.  Mindfulness and meditation  and how strengthen brain connections, enhancing focus and emotional regulation.  We explore the science behind these techniques and share real-life examples of how to apply them to improve your energy, performance, and overall well-being, both personally and professionally.  Contact: corporate-sherpas.au

Key HighlightsHow the stories we tell ourselves can drain our energy, distort our perspectives and distract us from what is important in the moment The two brain networks that are essential to performance and wellbeing, and how we can move towards the high-performance network How creativity and rumination can be two sides of the same coin An evolutionary explanation as to why we have a negative bias towards rumination  The biology of chronic stress  How human nature is to be negatively biased and the impact this has on leadership The 4 components of self-awareness that you can lean on to further understand your internal narrative Richard Davidson - leading researcher in the neuroscience on performance Contact: corporate-sherpas.au

Welcome to Base Camp! In this episode we introduce the Sherpas and the key challenges we will be tackling throughout the show. What does it mean to create flow state workplaces?How technology has produced data that showcases how changes in perspectives, emotions, biofeedback loop we can leverage through conscious interventions and getting into flow improves performanceHow organisations and individuals hinder their own ability to get into flowHow the Sherpas operate through SEVA: Simplicity, Experimentation, Vulnerability and AbundanceWhat are the hard consequences of not investing in developing your people?Links:Corporate Sherpas WebsiteLinkedInContact: corporate-sherpas.au