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Truth, Lies and Work

HubSpot Podcast Network
Workplace Culture
Leadership
Mental Health
Employee Engagement
Burnout
Psychological Safety
Artificial Intelligence
Hubspot
Resilience
Gen Z
Remote Work
Work-Life Balance
Employee Well-Being
Company Culture
Entrepreneurship
Neurodiversity
Parental Leave
Productivity
Four-Day Work Week
Corporate Culture

Truth, Lies & Work is the UK's #1 Management Podcast. Brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, this award-winning podcast is where behavioural science meets workplace culture. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, the show has reached #2 in the UK Business Podcast Charts and consistently ranks as a Top 10 trending business podcast globall... more

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning workplace podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture, brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals.

When was the last time you ca... more

Welcome to another edition of our Truth, Lies & Work Summer Sessions! For this episode, Al and Leanne take a quick break from workplace news and heavy behavioural science to host a special summer game: Corporate Family Fortunes.

Joining the fun is o... more

Have you ever looked at a calendar packed with back-to-back, colour-coded blocks and felt a strange sense of pride?

In today’s workplace culture, a hectic diary isn’t just a schedule—it’s an identity. But what if all those reflex "yeses," endless Zo... more

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Welcome to another episode of our Summer Sessions! Every August, we take a short break from our usual news roundups and deep dives to bring you lighter, conversational, and debate-style episodes. These are designed to be enjoyed while you're out on a... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Lovett
Executive coach and author of Relentless and Discovery of Less
Independent author/coach
Episode: 325. He cancelled his meetings for a week (and nobody noticed), with Chris Lovett, best-selling author
Owen Fitzpatrick
Psychologist, author focused on belief formation and leadership
Author of Inner Propaganda
Episode: 323. Why you believe you're right, even when you're wrong, with Owen Fitzpatrick, social psychologist and author
Georgia Hodkinson
Associate producer of the podcast, organizational psychologist
Georgia SciWork
Episode: 322. The World’s Weirdest Jobs: Penguinologists, Snake Milkers, Ice Cowboys and more! Summer Sessions #1, with Georgia Hodkinson
Tom Emery
People performance consultant; former Chief People Officer at HSBC and wealth manager; founder of HEX Development
HEX Development
Episode: 321. Is HR the Loneliest Job in the Building? With Tom Emery
Ellie Glason
PR consultant for founders
Ellie Glason PR
Episode: 319. Why Nobody is Listening to You at Work, with Strategic PR Director, Ellie Glason
Richard Clarke
Founder and happiness researcher who built a software company around team happiness as a KPI and now teaches leaders
Former CEO of Secret Source; Happiness framework creator
Episode: 317. He built his company around happiness, but was he happy? With Richard Clarke
Rob Briner
Professor of Organizational Psychology, Queen Mary University of London; Research Director at Corporate Research Forum
Queen Mary University of London; Corporate Research Forum
Episode: 316. Botsitting, Microsoft's Xbox Layoffs and Finance Burnout. PLUS! Does Growth Mindset Really Work? With Rob Briner
Andrew Blotky
Leadership Coach, Consultant and Author of Honestly Speaking
Azure Leadership (azureleadership.com)
Episode: 315. How to Handle Crisis in the Workplace, with Andrew Blotky, Facebook's first Director of Global Internal Communications
Mike Harle
Former Shell Marketing Chief (UK CMO); later priest and mentor
Shell
Episode: 313. "I told Jimmy Carr to quit his job", with Mike Harle, Jimmy Carr's (last ever) manager

Hosts

Leanne Elliott
Chartered Occupational Psychologist; co-host; authoritative voice on workplace culture and leadership; married to Al Elliott
Al Elliott
Business owner; co-host; brings practical, founder-level perspectives on leadership, team design, and entrepreneurship

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Helpful and insightful

    I enjoy this podcast and it’s full of good tips and resources and ideas. But I hate the constant background music! So that’s why it’s a 4

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    DcnAlice
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Not Afraid to Ask the Hard Questions

    Much of the conversation about work today is either politely obvious or hopelessly complaining. Leanne and Al take a different approach. Drawing on behavioural science, real-world leadership experience, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics, they explore the messy realities of work with curiosity, intelligence, and refreshing honesty. Truth, Lies and Work consistently goes beyond the usual workplace clichés and leaves listeners thinking more deeply about leadership, culture, and the h... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JB in Canada
    Canada2 months ago
  • Funny and Smart

    Exceptional show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Listenerjj
    United States2 months ago
  • Edgy and amusing confrontations of how work works with real expertise mixed in

    This is a great show for unpacking the reality of work with a mix of insider experience and academic expertise. Always interesting and informative the reality of the work thing we commit so much of our lives to needs both a serious and an amused look at it.

    The perfect antidote to a difficult week in the office and start your POETS Friday decompress.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    James Hardie Course Corrector
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great crew

    Fabulous conversations that find a way to hit home all the time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ahendon2020
    United States3 months ago

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325. He cancelled his meetings for a week (and nobody noticed), with Chris Lovett, best-selling author
Q: What should someone do first to start reclaiming time from a packed calendar?
Begin by asking yourself where you struggle most to say no, and then implement a small, structured disruption such as declining a batch of meetings for a week to test the impact, while preserving essential commitments.
320. Can you bulls*it a bullsh*tter? PLUS! The European hiring crisis, Gen-Z perfectionism and Tik Tok training
Q: Question 3: how to hire someone from a disadvantaged background without setting them up to fail?
Open up recruitment broadly and fairly, use welfare-to-work partners and diverse advertising channels, and provide mentoring, onboarding support, and patience during the initial months to ensure successful integration.
320. Can you bulls*it a bullsh*tter? PLUS! The European hiring crisis, Gen-Z perfectionism and Tik Tok training
Q: Question 1: am I naive putting in a free gym?
The hosts suggest testing options with vouchers (gym, cleaning service, or childcare) and running a short trial to gauge actual uptake and impact, emphasizing that wellbeing perks work best when integrated into a broader strategy.
319. Why Nobody is Listening to You at Work, with Strategic PR Director, Ellie Glason
Q: How can someone tell if their idea is actually interesting to others?
Stories that include emotion, tension, and a relatable arc with clear implications tend to be engaging; you should test the story externally, ensure it has a point of view, and frame it in a way that people can understand quickly.
319. Why Nobody is Listening to You at Work, with Strategic PR Director, Ellie Glason
Q: So you've worked with a lot of brands, what do you see as the most common mistakes founders make when they're trying to get their stories heard?
The biggest mistake is not thinking about the audience, not dialing down jargon, and not crafting a simple, story-led narrative that aligns with what media and readers find interesting.

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A management and workplace culture show that blends behavioral science with real-world leadership experience. Across recent episodes, the hosts explore leadership models, psychological safety, burnout, and organizational design, often featuring guests who bring academic rigor, practical coaching, and industry-specific insights. The conversations frequently thread through how to build healthy cultures, coach leaders, design effective teams, and navigate modern workplace challenges such as AI adoption, remote/hybrid work, and rapid change. The format balances actionable frameworks with candid storytelling, making complex topics accessible for leaders, HR professionals, and managers aiming to improve engagement and performance. A notable stren... more

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2. Owen Fitzpatrick
3. Georgia Hodkinson
4. Tom Emery
5. Ellie Glason
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7. Rob Briner
8. Andrew Blotky

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