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This Working Life

ABC Australia
Mental Health
Workplace Culture
Work-Life Balance
Leadership
Employee Engagement
Artificial Intelligence
Productivity
Decision-Making
Burnout
Employee Wellbeing
Jargon
Psychosocial Safety
Grief
Reference Checks
Communication
Remote Work
Employee Well-Being
Work Stress
Mindfulness
Hybrid Work

You spend so much time on work, why accept the status quo, when there are ways to do it better? Get expert advice, research and hacks that will crush your inertia. Join Lisa Leong and other This Working Lifers as we experiment and explore the latest in the world of work. We cover policy issues, like hybrid workplaces and remote work, employee wellbeing and organisational culture, the use of AI, em... more

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If you’re always busy but feel as though you’re not getting on top of things, you may be experiencing cognitive and emotional overload.

Liane Davey, the ‘Teamwork Doctor’, calls this “thoughtload” and offers ways to manage overwhelm and focus atten... more

Once you’ve made the decision to quit your job, it’s worth considering how to do it in a way that fits the situation.

The researcher who coined the term, “The Great Resignation” shares his insights on different resignation styles, from the “gratefu... more

The researcher who coined the term, "The Great Resignation", says most of us are only one event away from quitting our jobs.

He calls them “jolts” and describes the one that led Oprah to quit her new job at 60 Minutes, and Jürgen Klopp to give up h... more

The narrative around AI at work is moving away from “job apocalypse” towards jobs transforming.

So how do you redesign roles to improve productivity and take care of the psychosocial safety and wellbeing of workers?

Guests:

John Curtin Distinguis... more

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Recent Guests

Anthony Klotz
Professor, UCL School of Management
University College London
Episode: Try This: how to quit
Sharon Parker
Director of the Centre for Transformative Work Design at Curtin University
Curtin University
Episode: AI will change your job. Here’s the SMART way to redesign it.
Ronni Kahn
Founder and visionary in residence of OzHarvest
OzHarvest
Episode: Sir David Attenborough is doing it, what about you? How to work until you're 100
Brian James
Entrepreneur and co-founder of The Copper Doctors
The Copper Doctors
Episode: Sir David Attenborough is doing it, what about you? How to work until you're 100
Alison Hernandez
Co-founder of Recreate 100
Recreate 100
Episode: Sir David Attenborough is doing it, what about you? How to work until you're 100
Professor Henry Brodaty
Scientia Professor, dementia and brain health advocate
University of New South Wales
Episode: Sir David Attenborough is doing it, what about you? How to work until you're 100
Stefan Volk
Professor of Management, University of Sydney Business School
University of Sydney Business School
Episode: Why 9am meetings might be failing your team
Martyn Cambpell
Work health and safety consultant, former chief executive of SafeWork SA
SafeWork SA
Episode: Kyle and Jackie O safety complaint heads to Federal Court
Fay Calderone
Employment lawyer, partner at Hall and Willcox
Hall & Willcox
Episode: Kyle and Jackie O safety complaint heads to Federal Court

Host

Lisa Leong
Host of This Working Life

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 503 ratings
  • ABC should be for everyone

    This show, like a lot of the ABC reflects middle and upper middle class white people in the workplace. It has zero relevance to working class people who are often trapped in their workplace by the middle and upper middle class. Burnout, for example, happens to retail workers, receptionists and warehouse workers. Only they often have little choice but to continue to work. Why not once in while speak with a working class worker instead of Uni educated, American workplace importer managers who ofte... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Willow K44
    Australia4 months ago
  • Good Show, Slogan not so good

    I didn’t think I’d find this show interesting but I do. But thank God you got rid of that cringeworthy old slogan, “Work it baby.’ Awful. The new one is better but not better than having none at all. An extra star rating if you drop it!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Rackoff1
    Taiwan7 months ago
  • Authentic Self

    This episode is reason enough to unsubscribe. I’d consider this to be pro employer messaging and almost propaganda from the guest (older generation) to dismiss the new younger coming in. This will only cause further division and issues in the world. Do better.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MC1Rcrisps
    United States8 months ago
  • Makes me excited about work

    Great presenters, topics that are relevant and future focused

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Port rod
    Australia10 months ago
  • A refreshing revelation

    Love the newly discovered podcast! Can't recommend highly enough. Excellent content, diverse, and so so helpful! Thanku

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RLeeSRLeeS
    Australia2 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's interviewing style and ability to extract actionable insights.
The show is felt to be timely, approachable, and evidence-based by many.
Some feedback notes diversity concerns and occasional perceived bias in guest selection.
Audience often mentions practical lessons that listeners can apply to real work life.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#63
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#5
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Apple Podcasts
#49
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#107
Italy/Business/Careers
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#21
China/Business/Careers
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#25
Hong Kong/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Marcus Buckingham says love is the most powerful force in business
Q: Okay, Marcus, let's talk about how to design love in. Where do you start?
He outlines two roles—mover and maker—where movers find love in their own work and makers design experiences for others that evoke the five core feelings (control, harmony, significance, warmth of others, growth), emphasizing that every touchpoint of an experience matters.
Marcus Buckingham says love is the most powerful force in business
Q: So you described love as the most powerful force in business. Why is this?
Buckingham explains that love acts as a predictor of sustainable, high‑quality outcomes because it amplifies genuine, authentic experiences that people internalize, driving productive behavior more than traditional incentives ever could.
Kyle and Jackie O safety complaint heads to Federal Court
Q: Why is this kind of behavior considered a safety risk, and what makes it legally significant for leaders?
Disrespect and aggression undermine psychological safety, which is essential for safe work. If leaders know risks exist and fail to act, they can face criminal penalties for breaches of officer duties, and regulators can pursue enforcement if the organization doesn't fix the hazards.
Kyle and Jackie O safety complaint heads to Federal Court
Q: How can organizations practically deploy psychosocial controls in a high-tension situation like this?
They should implement a proactive risk assessment, anonymous feedback channels, and a clear escalation process, then map existing controls against the identified 17 hazards, address gaps, and ensure leaders model and enforce a respectful culture.
Kyle and Jackie O safety complaint heads to Federal Court
Q: What's your summary of the employment-law angle on Jackie O and Kyle's case as of this recording?
The case hinges on workplace rights, safety obligations, and the potential for breaches of duty by officers if the system for managing psychosocial hazards is inadequate. The facts are still developing, but the law requires addressing complaints, protecting against retaliation, and maintaining safe, respectful working conditions, even when contractors are involved.

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This show explores practical and research-based approaches to work, leadership, and organizational life. Episodes routinely cover topics like AI integration in the workplace, leadership behavior, meeting culture, circadian-informed scheduling, career development, and long-term workforce planning. The host frequently interviews academics, industry experts, and practitioners to translate complex research into actionable guidance for real-world workplaces. A notable strength is the blend of rigorous evidence with accessible storytelling, making advanced topics like sociotechnical design, the leader amplification effect, and circadian biology approachable for a broad audience. Listeners are likely professionals seeking tangible strategies to im... more

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2. Sharon Parker
3. Ronni Kahn
4. Brian James
5. Alison Hernandez
6. Professor Henry Brodaty
7. Stefan Volk
8. Martyn Cambpell

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