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Purpose Podcast
by People and Purpose
Our Purpose Podcast is about giving a voice to people with purpose. Attend one of our recording evenings to relax, network, eat, drink and learn.
Episodes
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S3E26: The Job Market Has Changed. Don't Get Left Behind.
If your job search has started to feel confusing, slow, or like you’re shouting into a void, you aren’t the problem—the system is. Most people are still trying to navigate today’s "noisy" job market using advice that expired years ago.I’m pulling back the curtain on the recruiter’s seat to show…
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A Gift for Everyone: The Ultimate Gesture of Self-Care, Self-Soothing and Self-Love
We wanted to share something special with you today — a moment of calm, a moment to breathe, a moment that’s just for you. As a gift to everyone in our community, we’re offering this gentle guided meditation created by the incredible Brieann Delasol, whose work supports people in reconnecting…
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S3E25: From Checkbox to Competitive Edge: HR's Role in Building Systemic Psychosocial Safety
The world of leadership is evolving. Leaders today face increasingly complex, interconnected challenges that demand more than just rational and emotional intelligence. The emerging evidence-based field of Systemic Leadership enables leaders to navigate the non-linear complexities they are faced...
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S3E24: Workplace romance and infidelity: HR’s role in setting boundaries
What happens when the personal spills into the professional?In this candid and thought-provoking episode, we unpack the complexity of workplace relationships with Registered Psychologist and founder of The Relationship Room Sydney, Rachel Voysey. From office romances to infidelity and blurred...
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S3E23: Unlocking Women's Leadership: Overcoming Hesitation and Owning Expertise
Why do so many capable women hesitate to ask for the opportunities they’ve earned—and what can we do to change that?Join Bianca Clifton, co founder of People and Purpose, and behavioural scientist and founder of HackingHappy.co, Penny Locaso, in this transformational webinar exploring how women…
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S3E22: Don't Just Have Experience, Sell It: Crack the Interview Code
Most jobseekers don’t struggle with experience, they struggle with how to sell it. We are teaming up with Jason at InterviewFit, Jason helps jobseekers refine their interview performance, LinkedIn profiles, and CVs so they can confidently communicate their value and land offers. He also works…
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S3E21: Designing Spaces That Heal- The Inspiring Story of Design for Hope
What if the spaces we live and work in could actually support our healing? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kylie Sandland, a Design Psychologist and founder of Design for Hope, to explore how the physical environment influences our mental health, behaviour, and sense of self—especially...
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S3E20: Anchoring People and Purpose
Emma Egan on the Questioning Gurus Podcast! At People & Purpose, we believe recruitment isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about anchoring people on purpose. That’s why we’re excited to share that our very own Emma Egan joined the Questioning Gurus podcast by QuestionPro to talk about the power…
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S3E19: The Missing Piece in Your Job Search: Mindset
Are you feeling lost or uncertain in your job search? You’re not alone. Bianca and I have seen firsthand how a lack of clarity around direction, values, and goals can hinder even the most qualified candidates. Join us today as we explore how to define these key areas and unlock your true…
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S3E18: Introducing Megan Dalla-Camina: A Champion for Women’s Leadership and Empowerment
Join us as we welcome Megan Dalla-Camina, an award-winning women’s leadership and empowerment expert, to this episode. Megan’s passion for helping women rise shines through her extensive experience, impactful work, and dedication to making a difference. With a successful career spanning over two...
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S3E17: Future Proof Your Workplace: Mastering the New Era of Industrial Relations
Join us for a FREE webinar with Michael O'Neil- Employee and Industrial Relations expert. Michael brings a wealth of experience from his roles at prominent organisations like Qantas, Airservices Australia and Serco, where he has successfully navigated complex IR landscapes and led specialist…
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S3E16: HR: From Stewards of Employment to Stewards of Humanity
The world of work is on the brink of a seismic shift. Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept - it's here, reshaping industries and redefining the nature of jobs. In this era of unprecedented change, HR professionals are poised to play a pivotal role. But are you prepared? We…
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S3E15: The Neurodiverse Workplace: Unleashing Potential
In this enlightening episode of the Purpose podcast, we delve into the complexities of neurodiversity in the workplace with guest Shamus Hart, a UX consultant and passionate advocate for neurodivergent individuals. Shamus shares his personal experiences, busts common myths, and provides valuable...
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S3E14: Making NAIDOC Every Week: A Conversation with Mark Beetson
Welcome back to our Purpose Podcast, where we tackle the conversations that matter. In this episode, we're diving into a topic close to our hearts – NAIDOC Week. But we're not here to celebrate. We're here to challenge. Today, we are joined by a proud Aboriginal man, Mark Beetson. Mark is a...
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S3E13: Retention of Women in the Workplace! The Discussions We Need To Have
Welcome to the Purpose Podcast, where we explore innovative solutions for meaningful change. In this session, we're joined by the co-founders of Metluma, a company revolutionising menopause support for working women. Metluma, a name derived from 'mettle' for resilience and 'Uma' the mother…
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S3E12: Shaping the Future of Aged Care: Anglicare's Strategic Vision and Preparations
Welcome to our podcast! We were thrilled to have a conversation with Yvette McDonald, the Chief People and Customer Officer at Anglicare. We'll be discussing "Shaping the Future of Aged Care: Anglicare's Strategic Vision and Preparations." Yvette McDonald is a highly experienced senior people and...
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S3E11: Chronic loneliness and its potential effects on both mental and physical health?
We are honoured to have Elisabeth Shaw, the Chief Executive Officer of Relationships Australia NSW, a renowned organisation dedicated to relationship support, change, and development services across 22 locations, talk to us today about chronic loneliness. With her extensive experience in…
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S3E10: Embracing Conflict with DE&I
"Don't be scared of the conflict that will ensue when you introduce DE&I in the workplace" Today on our podcast, we are thrilled to welcome James Hare, a dedicated advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in the workplace. James's commitment to diversity and inclusion goes beyond...
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S3E9: Managing Menopause in the Workplace – Break Down the Stigma
We’re joined by Kylie, an expert in women’s health, to explore the typical symptoms and challenges women face during menopause at work. From hot flashes and fatigue to mood swings, navigating these symptoms in a professional setting can be daunting. With a track record of assisting over 1000…
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S3E8: Closing the Gender Pay Gap with Natalie from equidi
In this informative episode, we delve into the critical topic of gender pay equity with Natalie, the founder of equidi, a groundbreaking tech platform designed to empower businesses in closing their gender pay gaps. Natalie brings over 15 years of HR and people and culture expertise, having...
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S3E7: The Future of Flex: Understanding Flexible Working and What it Means for Your Business and Employee Retention
Learn about the benefits of flexibility and how to make it work for your organisation. In this episode, Bianca Clifton speaks with Francine and Ben Balestrieri, co-founders of WE: People Considered Together, a future-of-work HR consultancy. They share their insights on the importance of...
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S3E6: Managing Absenteeism and Wellbeing in the Workplace: Part 2 of 2 with Melodi James from WTW.
Discover how to handle employee absences and well-being at work in part two of this two-part series with Bianca Clifton and Melodi James. In part one, they explored the complex relationship between these two factors, the challenges faced by HR leaders, and effective strategies for improvement....
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Debriefing with the CPO Episode 2 with Angela Johnston.
The second episode of the popular ‘Debriefing with the CPO’ series is here and our second guest is Angela Johnston – Chief People Officer at Achieve Australia. Achieve is a for-purpose community organisation that has been providing accommodation and services to people with disability since 1952....
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S3E5: Managing Absenteeism and Wellbeing in the Workplace: Part 1 of 2 with Melodi James from WTW.
Join Bianca Clifton in part one of a two-part series as she sits down with Melodi James to discuss Managing Absenteeism and Wellbeing in the Workplace. Melodi is an accredited mediator and experienced leader in Human Resources and Employee Relations and has worked across a wide range of…
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S3E4: Impact Leadership with Charlotte Rose.
As leaders, how often do you reflect and act on the impact you are having on your teams and the people around you? In a brand new episode of our Purpose Podcast, Emma Egan MRCSA chats with Charlotte V Rose, CPCC. Charlotte is a Professional Coach, NLP Master and Trainer, L&D Specialist & Change...
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Debriefing with the CPO Episode 1 with Marieke Bruinstroop.
Ever wanted to sit down with the CPO and ask them the poignant questions? Introducing our brand new Podcast series Debriefing with the CPO where we sit down with some very senior HR professionals in the industry today. Our first guest is Marieke Bruinstroop: CPO, leader, and amazing human. We ask...
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S3E3. Unlocking HR Success: triiyo's impact on workplace challenges with Rebecca Grainger and Emma Egan
Are you ready for a special episode with "Pep Talks with triiyo"? Join Managing Partner of Sterning Group, Emma Egan, as she interviews the CEO and founder of triiyo, Rebecca Grainger. In this episode, they will discuss how HR leaders are using innovative solutions, like triiyo's technology...
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S3E2. Mastering Job Interviews with Bianca Clifton and Emma Egan
Welcome to "Mastering Job Interviews", your go-to episode for expert insights, practical tips, and insider advice on acing job interviews. From research and preparation to answering common and behavioural-based interview questions, we provide essential guidance for success. Discover how to make a...
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S3E1. Let's talk about Flex with Noa Rein
We are back with a new season of episodes about all things HR. After a 3 year break, we kick-off this season with an open conversation about one of the biggest shake ups to the way we work. One thing we are hearing as Human Resources experts at the moment is that flexibility is at the top of...
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S2E2. Wellbeing in Uncertain Times with Emma Broadbent
Hear from Emma Broadbent, an HR and OD professional with knowledge and experience of supporting leaders and teams through times of uncertainty and change. Following the devastating Canterbury earthquakes in New Zealand, Emma implemented a wellbeing program. Its overwhelming success led to it…
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S2E1. Emotional Intelligence with Fran Corrigan
Studies have found EQ to be the #1 predictor of professional success & personal excellence. In this Purpose Podcast episode we have social and emotional intelligence coach and Ignite Performance Director, Fran Corrigan in the house. She'll cover: What is emotional intelligence (EI)? How does it...
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S1E13. Understanding Agile HR with Melissa Di Cristoforo
Agile HR is one of the trending terms for HR professionals, but have we got it all wrong? Melissa Di Cristoforo, an Agile HR Trainer and Coach from AxisAgile will discuss: - What Agile is and how it is being applied to HR - How Agile can help HR professionals to deliver better value to their...
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S1E12. How to Identify Risks with Paul Gordon
Brand and reputation is everything and People and Culture can be the biggest risk to any business. Identifying those risks and having a mitigation plan can protect organisations. On a journey that began in the drug squad, Paul Gordon is an entrepreneur an author, and a Principal Consultant at…
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S1E11. Managing an Aging Workforce with Grace Westdorp
Grace Westdorp is the General Manager of Health, Safety and Wellbeing at Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety (WIS). Grace joined us to demonstrate how WIS is successfully managing its aging workforce. Through their program, ‘Planning for the Time of Your Life’ WIS invites employees over 45 years of...
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S1E10. Managing a Toxic Culture with Franck Appleby
As much as we all hate to admit it, almost all organisations have some degree of toxicity in their culture – toxicity that needs to be addressed. But how do we identify it? And once identified, how do we deal with it? In the podcast episode Adshel’s People and Performance Director, Franck…
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S1E9. Understanding AI with John Shea
We are at the beginning of a disruptive period of development in emerging technologies comparable to an industrial revolution. In this foundational and exciting period, there’s so much buzz and hype around Artificial Intelligence. But here’s the thing – why has AI had such a slow uptake within...
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S1E8. Creating Mentally Healthy Workplaces with Dr Mark Cross
Join leading psychiatrist Dr Mark Cross, from the acclaimed ABC TV series ‘Changing Minds’. Common mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety, are the second leading cause of disability in Australia affecting around 20% of the working age population. In this episode Dr Cross...
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S1E7. The Future of Screens with James Stanton
Ever wanted to know the ins and outs of digital transformation? James Stanton knows all about it. James is the Customer Experience Officer at ADV-TECH* and in this Purpose session he’ll give an in-depth presentation covering digital transformation as a USP; asset libraries; code asset libraries;...
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S1E6. Indigenous Culture and Employment with Ray Dixon
An outdoor, fireside discussion at the home of our founder, Joseph Merz. Joseph will be joined by Ray Dixon, a Mudburra elder from the Northern Territory and Terry Morgan, a lecturer of indigenous studies at WSU. Exploring intimate insights into aboriginal culture, they’ll discuss the threats the...
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S1E5. Parental Leave with Rebecca Grainger
With 1 in 2 women experiencing pregnancy discrimination, it's a topic that needs to be addressed and who better to do it than Rebecca Grainger. Rebecca is the founder of the online support network for working mothers, MamaHub. She's also the founder of a new communication platform called Triiyo....
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S1E4. Digitising Merivale's HR with Kate Tones
Join Merivale's People Experience Manager, Kate Tones to learn all about their journey to digitise their HR. You'll get exclusive insight into the lessons learnt, as well as a snapshot of their journey that began with a completely manual approach. Kate and her people team are now working on...
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S1E3. Neuroscience Meets Creative Development with Dr Kaushik Ram
Join neuroscientist, Dr Kaushik Ram and breakthrough strategist, Kirsty Carr for an imaginative evening where neuroscience meets creative development to unlock the power of human potential. The results being: More time, more engagement and more meaning. The nature of work is changing so rapidly...
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S1E2. Get Your Money Sorted with Ben Nash
Negotiated a raise? Or expecting one? You won't want to miss this episode. Financial Adviser and founder of Pivot Wealth, Ben Nash educates you on tried and tested frameworks you can use to get better results with you newly increased income. Financial education is normally dry, confusing, and...
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S1E1. Culture of the Mind with Elsa Pahnke
Join cultural transformation expert, Elsa Pahnke, for a practical, information packed session on how to begin a cultural transformation with yourself. Learn effective cultural transformation techniques and how to apply these to your life. This session draws on Elsa's extensive research of…
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Our Purpose Podcast is about giving a voice to people with purpose. Attend one of our recording evenings to relax, network, eat, drink and learn.
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