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Wired to Work with Jess Chapman
by Jessica Chapman
Wired to Work is a podcast about how people really work, and how we can work better, together.Hosted by workplace strategist Jess Chapman, each episode blends neuroscience, leadership, and human insight to explore what’s happening in our brains, bodies and our workplaces. Expect practical solo episodes that decode the science in real life, plus conversations with leading neuroscientists, coaches, and wellness experts who bring science-based insights into everyday work.So whether you're interested in creating a great workplace, want to learn how to work better yourself, or just interested in the brain and how we think, lead and learn, hit subscribe and come along.We're Wired to Work and we're just getting started!
Episodes
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How to Rewire Your Brain and Break Bad Habits | Aparna Dubey
Why do we keep falling back into habits we know aren’t working for us? In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman talks with engineer, entrepreneur and manifestation coach Aparna Dubey about the patterns that keep us stuck, from overworking and constant busyness to distraction, multitasking…
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Don't Manage Change, Build For It | Erin Stadler
In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman sits down with organizational design and culture change expert Erin Stadler to challenge some of the assumptions we’ve built around workplace culture, growth and change. Because organizations are always changing. People join. People leave. Teams…
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A Leader's Guide to Neurodiversity at Work | Remy Meraz
What happens when a brilliant employee is working in a system that fights the way their brain works? In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman sits down with entrepreneur and C-suite leader Remy Meraz for a candid conversation about neurodivergence, ADHD, dyslexia, masking, accountability…
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The Workplace Conversations You Can't Afford to Ignore
Burnout. Thriving. Boundaries. Grief. Menopause. These aren’t side conversations anymore. They’re shaping how people experience work — and what leaders need to understand about the humans inside their organizations. In this special season finale of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman revisits five...
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Your HR Team Is Not Okay | Dr. Jo Burrell
HR is supposed to support everyone else. But who is supporting HR? In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman sits down with clinical psychologist and Ultimate Resilience co-founder Dr. Jo Burrell to unpack some deeply concerning data about the mental health of HR professionals — and the...
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Trauma-Informed Doesn’t Mean Lowering Standards
What if creating a trauma-informed workplace actually led to higher performance—not lower expectations? Many leaders worry that supporting employees through difficult circumstances means compromising accountability. Angela Crockwell, Executive Director of Thrive, argues the opposite. In this...
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Is It Stress or Is It Burnout? | Cherri Forsyth
A stressful week is not the same as burnout. Stress usually has an end point. Burnout develops when overwhelm becomes chronic, recovery disappears, and your brain and body no longer have the capacity to keep up with what is being asked of them. In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman sits...
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Why Workplace Wellness Isn't Working | Dr. Paul Zak
Most organizations invest heavily in workplace wellness and still end up with teams that feel flat, disengaged, and exhausted. The problem may not be the programme. It may be what we're aiming for. In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman sits down with behavioural neuroscientist Dr. Paul…
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Why Good Leaders Behave Badly | Kate Franklin
Most people are not at their best under pressure. Put a group of highly pressured people together, and unhealthy workplace behaviour can quickly become the norm. In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman is joined by leadership coach Kate Franklin to explore why workplace relationships…
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How to Rewire Your Brain For Better Habits
Your brain is changing all the time, whether you realize it or not. In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman breaks down one of the most important concepts in neuroscience: neuroplasticity. From habits and learning to performance and leadership, understanding how your brain forms and...
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Jess's Top 5 Takeaways | Season 3 Retrospective!
In this special season finale, Jess Chapman looks back at the five conversations that challenged her thinking the most - and the ideas that every leader, HR professional, and workplace designer should be paying attention to. From the hidden burnout crisis facing HR professionals to what…
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What Healthcare Gets Wrong (and Right!) about Work | Jennifer Woodland, PhD
Healthcare workers are asked to make high-stakes decisions in fast-moving, overloaded systems. But what happens when the systems around them make the work even harder? In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman sits down with Jennifer Woodland, experimental psychologist and Associate…
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Why Your Brain Needs Meditation at Work | Tina Pomroy + Roz Mugford
Meditation still gets dismissed as “woo-woo” in a lot of workplaces. But the science tells a different story. In this Wired to Work summer repost, Jess is joined by Tina Pomroy and Roz Mugford for a practical conversation about meditation, mindfulness, and why slowing down may be one of the most...
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Why Feedback Conversations Go So Wrong | Jess Chapman
Most people aren’t afraid of feedback. They’re afraid of the awkwardness, defensiveness, tension, and fallout that often comes with it. In Part 2 of Jess Chapman’s feedback series, she shares the N.I.C.E.R. framework — a practical, brain-friendly approach for having difficult conversations…
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Stop Flubbing Your Feedback | Jess Chapman
Feedback is one of the most important tools a leader has. It’s also one of the most avoided. In this replay episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman explores why feedback conversations feel so difficult, what neuroscience tells us about our reactions to feedback, and how leaders can create...
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Why Menopause Gets Misunderstood At Work | Tina Pomroy
Menopause is having a moment. There’s more conversation, more awareness, and more information than ever before. But when it comes to the workplace, many leaders still don’t understand what menopause actually looks like—or how it can affect performance, wellbeing, and day-to-day work. In this...
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Gen Z Is Changing Work Forever | Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo
Gen Z is entering the workforce with completely different expectations about stress, mental health, flexibility, and what a meaningful life should actually look like. And many workplaces aren’t ready for that shift. In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman sits down with Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo,...
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HR Burnout is Worse than You Think | Dr. Jo Burrell
In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman speaks with Dr. Jo Burrell, clinical psychologist and co-founder of Ultimate Resilience, about the mental health crisis facing HR professionals and why the people responsible for supporting everyone else at work often have too little support...
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Why Trauma-Informed is Everyone's Business | Angela Crockwell
Most leaders know trauma-informed practice matters. What’s harder is knowing what it actually looks like on a Tuesday morning, in a real workplace, with real people. Angela Crockwell has been blazing that trail for years. As Executive Director of Thrive in St. John’s, an organization supporting...
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Why Your Team is Surviving, Not Thriving | Dr. Paul Zak
Most organisations pour money into wellbeing programmes and still end up with teams that are flat, disengaged, and just getting through the week. The problem isn't the programme. It's the target. Behavioural neuroscientist Dr. Paul Zak has spent 30 years studying what actually makes people - and...
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Why Your Feedback FAILS (and how to fix it!)
You’ve had the conversation. You were clear. Direct. Professional. …so why didn’t anything change? Because feedback isn’t about what you say. It’s about how the other person experiences it. And most people get that wrong. In Part 2 of this series, Jess Chapman breaks down the structure behind...
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Why Your Brain Fears Feedback (And What to Do About It)
More than two thirds of people say they want more feedback. Fewer than a third feel they're actually getting it. What's getting in the way? Your brain (and your team's brain!) is wired to read feedback as a social threat. It can shake your sense of status, belonging, fairness, and certainty all…
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What Leaders Still Get Wrong About Burnout | Cherri Forsyth
Burnout is often treated like an individual problem, but what if the real issue is the system people are working inside? In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess speaks with Cherri Forsyth about what burnout actually looks like, how it builds over time, and why recovery, not just resilience, has to...
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Why Workplace Training FAILS : A Conversation with Meghan Morrison
In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman sits down with strategic HR professional Meghan Morrison to unpack why workplace learning so often fails to create real change, and what it would take to make learning actually stick. They explore why sending someone to a workshop is not the same as...
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REPLAY: How Leaders Build Better Workplace Relationships with Kate Franklin
Most workplace “relationship problems” aren’t personality problems. They’re pressure problems. In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman sits down with leadership coach Kate Franklin to unpack why stress turns reasonable people into version-2.0 disasters.. and why “just be more resilient” is...
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Why Smart Leaders Make Bad Choices (Under Pressure)
Fight. Flight. Freeze. Flock. These are the four ways your brain responds to stress — and they show up at work more often than you think. In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman breaks down what’s actually happening when you react instead of respond — and why stress makes it harder to…
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Why Meditation Isn’t Too Woo for Work | Tina Pomroy & Roz Mugford
Most people still treat meditation like it’s too “woo woo” for work. That may be exactly why we’re missing its value. In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman sits down with meditation teachers Tina Pomroy of Going Om and Roz Mugford, producer of the show and founder of Double Barrel, to…
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Why Bad Habits are So Hard to Break - The Neuroscience of Change
Most leaders assume that if people know what to do, they’ll do it. But behaviour doesn’t change that way. Why? Because habits aren’t just a willpower problem. They’re a brain wiring problem. In this breakdown episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman unpacks neuroplasticity - the brain’s ability to...
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How Leaders Build Better Workplace Relationships
Most workplace “relationship problems” aren’t personality problems. They’re pressure problems. In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman sits down with leadership coach Kate Franklin to unpack why stress turns reasonable people into version-2.0 disasters.. and why “just be more resilient” is...
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Hot Flash: Embracing Menopause at Work and Beyond with Tina Pomroy
Menopause is having a moment. There’s more content. More conversation. More noise. And yet, we’re still getting it wrong.. especially at work. In this week's episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman speaks with counselor and researcher Tina Pomroy N.D., MEd, MBA, CMEC, RYT about what menopause...
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Why Work No Longer Works and How to Redesign It | Jules Maitland, PhD
Burnout, disengagement, leadership fatigue — we’ve been trying to solve these problems by fixing individuals. But what if the real issue is how work is designed? In the first episode of the newly rebranded Wired to Work, workplace strategist Jess Chapman speaks with systems designer and founder…
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28 | Top 5 Takeaways: A Season Two Retrospective!
As Season 2 wraps up, Jess looks back on the moments that stuck — the insights, laughs, and leadership lessons that made this season one to remember. From kindness at work to navigating change, clarity in relationships, and what it really means to connect with people, these are her Top Five...
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27 | Pivots, People & Plot Twists: An Atlantic Canada Panel on Leading Through Change with Steph Hovey & Mike Randall
What really happens when your business starts to grow — and your people have to grow with it? In this roundtable episode of Unlocking Your People, Jess is joined by Atlantic Canada entrepreneurs Mike Randall (Portfolio) and Stephanie Hovey (Allied Therapy) for a candid chat about leading through...
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26 | Good Fences, Better Businesses: A Conversation on Legal Foundations with Anna Cook
Contracts, corporations, and co-founders — oh my! In this episode, Jess sits down with Anna Cook, Partner at Cox & Palmer, for a practical, plain-language look at the legal side of running a business. From when to incorporate, to why every partnership needs a “business prenup,” Anna breaks down...
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25.5 | Feedback Without the Fight
Giving feedback doesn’t have to spark defensiveness — if you know how to do it right. Jess walks through her NICER framework: Notice the behavior, validate intent, and explain consequences in a way that matters. It’s a simple, powerful way to turn tough conversations into growth conversations —...
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25 | Steel-Toed Boots for Burnout: A Conversation on Psychological Safety in the Workplace with Sean Kennedy
When we talk about safety at work, we usually think hard hats and handrails — but what about the safety to speak up, struggle, or be honest about your mental health? In this episode, Jess sits down with Sean Kennedy to unpack what psychological safety really means. Sean shares his own mental…
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Untitled Episode
In this Just Ask Jess episode, Jess tackles real questions from listeners — from how to manage performance in small teams to what to do when your leadership group isn’t aligned. She shares straight-up advice on giving better feedback, getting your people involved, and creating a culture that...
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23 | Just Ask Jess: Leadership Lessons from the Trump Presidency
When leaders speak, their words carry weight — whether they’re grounded in fact or not. In this Just Ask Jess episode, Jess reflects on Trump’s presidency through a leadership lens, unpacking what it reveals about power, responsibility, and influence. From the impact of a leader’s words, to the...
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22 | Hot Topics in the Workplace with Tom Hickey: DEI, AI & Leading Through Change
The world of work is shifting fast — and leaders are being challenged to keep up. In this Hot Topics episode of Unlocking Your People, Jess welcomes back Tom Hickey to unpack the themes showing up everywhere right now: diversity, equity, and inclusion (or DIB, as we call it), the rise of AI and…
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21.5 | Just Ask Jess: Untangling Conflicts of Interest at Work
In this bonus Q&A segment, Jess unpacks three real-world scenarios—an RFP gone sideways, a hiring process with hidden ties, and a client relationship kept quiet—all pointing to one root issue: undisclosed conflicts of interest. She explains why most conflicts aren’t intentional, the reputational...
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21 | Kindness Is Your Superpower: A Conversation on Leading with Heart in the Workplace with Chelsea Colwell-Pasch
In this episode, Jess talks with Chelsea Colwell-Pasch about leading with empathy, kindness, and clarity — even when the conversations get hard. From navigating tough moments with heart to holding space without losing accountability, they explore how real leadership isn’t about being the loudest…
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20.5 | Just Ask Jess: Smarter Onboarding Without the Overwhelm
Onboarding doesn’t have to mean endless PowerPoints or a “sink or swim” experience. In this bonus Q&A edit, Jess breaks down how to streamline the process—using checklists, templates, e-learning, and structured check-ins—to set new hires up for success without draining your time. Whether you’re...
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20 | Great Salespeople Ride Shotgun: A Conversation on Empathy, EQ & Better Selling with Susan Englehutt
Great sales isn't about driving the deal—it's about riding shotgun. In this episode, Jess sits down with Susan Englehutt to unpack why successful salespeople let their buyers take the wheel. From emotional intelligence and genuine empathy to navigating buyer dynamics with authenticity, Susan…
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19 | Culture Clashes, 360 Feedback & Leadership Confusion: A Just Ask Jess Episode on Clarity, Communication & Getting Unstuck
In this first-ever Just Ask Jess mailbag episode, Jess answers listener questions on merging company cultures, making 360 feedback actually useful, and dealing with confusing leadership. It’s all about clarity, communication, and what really gets in the way of teams working well together.…
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18.5 | Just Ask Jess: They Didn’t Get the Promotion—Now What?
In this bonus mini-episode, Jess answers a tough leadership question: what do you do when a team member is deflated after missing out on a promotion? She walks through how to open the door to a compassionate follow-up conversation, and shares how the SCARF model (from the NeuroLeadership…
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18 | Family First Doesn’t Mean Business Last: A Conversation on Family, Leadership, and Life as a Co-CEO with Jeff McAloon
Running a business with family isn’t for the faint of heart. In this episode, Jess talks with Jeff McAloon, co-CEO of The Smart Energy Company, about what it takes to lead alongside his brother. From trust and tough conversations to knowing when to lean in (and when to back off), they explore how...
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17.5 | Just Ask Jess: Building Culture in Remote-First Teams
In this bonus Q&A edit, Jess tackles a big question many leaders face today: How do you build culture when no one’s physically together? From creating intentional “triggers” that replace watercooler chats, to using recognition, leadership presence, and virtual touchpoints to keep teams connected,...
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17 | Scaling Culture from Scratch: A Conversation on Building Trust & a Business That Lasts with Tom Hickey
In this episode, Jess talks with Tom Hickey, CEO of Wedgewood Insurance, about the messy, meaningful work of leadership. From scaling a team without a playbook to building trust that sticks, Tom shares what he’s learned his decades-long career. Leading with heart, staying curious, and figuring it...
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16.5 | Just Ask Jess: Mastering Team Accountability
In this mini-episode, Jess answers the question of how to set clear expectations and accountability across teams. She shares insights on the importance of documenting goals, defining ownership, and maintaining open communication to prevent misunderstandings. Jess also highlights the role of...
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16 | If Your Team’s Checked Out, Try Checking In: A Conversation on Humanity in the Workplace with Pierre Battah
In this episode, Jess talks with Pierre Battah about what it really means to lead with presence. From the myth of employee engagement to the quiet power of one-on-one conversations, they unpack why people check out at work — and how to bring them back in, one real connection at a time. Chapters...
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Wired to Work is a podcast about how people really work, and how we can work better, together.Hosted by workplace strategist Jess Chapman, each episode blends neuroscience, leadership, and human insight to explore what’s happening in our brains, bodies and our workplaces. Expect practical solo episodes that decode the science in real life, plus conversations with leading neuroscientists, coaches, and wellness experts who bring science-based insights into everyday work.So whether you're interested in creating a great workplace, want to learn how to work better yourself, or just interested in the brain and how we think, lead and learn, hit subscribe and come along.We're Wired to Work and we're just getting started!
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