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With so many possible disruptions to our future in this episode we delve into the topic of future planning with Debbie Seunarayan, founder of Gallus Consulting and author of Shapeshifter. In this episode we explore why so many businesses have been resistant to thinking about the future, and how a future mindset can not only help us adapt in an unpredictable world, but make us stronger in the present.  Discover Debbie at; Gallus Consulting - https://gallusconsulting.com/ Read Shapeshift by Debbie Seunaryan - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1916119018 Follow Debbie on Twitter - @dseunarayan and @gallusconsult Discover Lizzie at;  Liberty Mind Ltd - https://libertymind.co.uk/ Follow Lizzie on Twitter - @Lizzie_LibertyM

So far in this season, we’ve discussed how outward changes will impact the future of work. But what if in order for us to thrive in the future we need to change not just our mindset, but the very foundation that our businesses are built upon. In today’s episode, I’m talking about one of the biggest structures we all fall into without questioning it; hierarchy.  On this episode, I interview Robin Roth, Story Teller at TraidCraft about the self-management system of Holacracy, how they’ve been operating with it for two years, and why ditching the hierarchy may be the best thing any business can do.  Discover More About TraidCraft; Website: https://www.traidcraftshop.co.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Traidcraft Discover More About Holacracy here > https://www.holacracy.org/ Talk to Lizzie about self-management systems.  www.libertymind.co.uk

On this week’s episode I talk to Peter Scott about artificial intelligence and it’s impact on our workplaces.  Peter Scott helps people understand what artificial intelligence is and how it will affect them. He’s written a book, given TEDx talks, and given evidence before an All-Party Parliamentary Group in the House of Lords. He’s got a master’s degree in Computer Science from Cambridge University and for over 30 years has worked for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s to support NASA’s exploration of space. In this interview we talk about how the AI revolution could dehumanise or rehumanise our workplaces.  Crisis of Control by Peter Scott Available on Amazon  Watch Peter's TEDx Talk  Learn More About Peter's Work https://humancusp.com/ Follow Peter on Twitter https://twitter.com/peterjscott Listen to Peter's Podcast AI and You https://aiandyou.net/ ----- Get in touch with Lizzie about Make it Thrive  Visit Liberty Mind https://libertymind.co.uk/ Follow Lizzie on Twitter 

Today’s episode was mainly inspired by David Attenborough’s recent documentary on Netflix - A Life on Our Planet.  For me personally, it was both harrowing and motivating; making me really want to understand what it is we can each do as individuals and businesses. To help us on that journey, and what it means for the future, today I’m talking to Jake Fiennes Director of Holkham Nature Reserve & General Manager-Conservation Holkham Estate. Jake has been featured across the media for his passion and work in the conservation of the environment, and in this episode I’m talking to Jake about where our heads need to be at when it comes to future-proofing for the world we have created, and the changes that are yet to happen.  Follow Jake on Twitter > https://twitter.com/jake_fiennes Follow Lizzie on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Lizzie_LibertyM Learn more about Liberty Mind > https://libertymind.co.uk/

Pre-COVID only 5% of the UK workforce worked remotely. Plus one in three flexible working requests were denied. Post-covid, it seems that now more businesses are waking up to the benefits of changing how we work. In this episode, I speak to Simon Chaplin from Greenstones Accountants about one of the most extreme forms of flexible working. Results only work environment. Together we dive into how this system has worked for Simon's business for 10 years and enabled him to create the company culture he really wanted. We talk about the benefits to the ROWE system, how the team got on board with it, and some of the initial issues that came up when adopting ROWE. Connect with Simon at Greenstones; Visit The Accountants Mastermind - https://theaccountantsmastermind.com/   Follow Simon on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SocksUpSimon Join Simon on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/simon.chaplin.18 Resources mentioned in this podcast; Book - Drive by Dan Pink Book - Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It: The Results-Only Revolution Book - The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Book - 6 Types of Flexible Working Models to Improve Your Culture

An introduction to season six and why now is the best time to be thinking about what the next big impact could be on our businesses and our company cultures. In this first episode I reveal what season six is all about, the future, and why we need to look at emerging trends in order to remain agile and resilient. I delve into the shifts we've seen since COVID and how this disruption is the wake-up call we need in order to change for the better.  Don't forget to subscribe.  Discover more about Liberty Mind here > https://libertymind.co.uk/  Follow Lizzie on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Lizzie_LibertyM Join The Culture Activist Facebook Group > https://www.facebook.com/groups/2695404844072680

On this week's episode I’m joined by Rebecca Lewis Smith who is co-founder and managing director of Fountain, an award-winning digital marketing agency. Her passion is for building an exceptional culture within the agency – looking beyond the traditional.  In this podcast we discuss how Rebecca has begun to implement an internal coaching culture, and the benefits it has brought the team and business during the covid-19 pandemic.  Rebecca Hosts a podcast on culture; Culture Awesome https://www.cultureawesome.co.uk/  Discover more about Fountain's Culture; https://www.fountainpartnership.co.uk/ Time to think by Nancy Cline (Book Mention) Join The Culture Activists Facebook Goup; https://www.facebook.com/groups/2695404844072680/  Discover more about Lizzie & Liberty Mind; https://libertymind.co.uk/

What if you changed your entire business and based it on a philosophy?  Today I’m speaking to Emily West, the Business Development Manager at Flocc; a creative marketing agency based in Cambridge and Norwich. Three years ago Flocc successfully adopted the Scandinavian concept of “Lagom” within the workplace.  Meaning “not too much, not too little, just the right amount.”  In this episode we discuss the practical elements of how they went about creating a six hour day, and bringing the 'lagom' philosophy into their company culture.  Discover More About Flocc Here https://flocc.co/  Follow Flocc on Twitter https://twitter.com/we_flocc  Find out More About Lizzie & Liberty Mind Here https://libertymind.co.uk/  Join The Culture Activists Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2695404844072680/ Book mention (Utopia for Realists Rutger Bregman)

Workplace wellbeing has been at the top of the agenda since the outbreak of covid-19. I think we can all agree it has been challenging for all of us in one way or another.  For businesses who’s teams have been dispersed the emphasis on wellbeing has increased.  In this week's episode I'm talking to Nic Marks, the  CEO & Founder of Friday Pulse, the employee engagement survey that helps businesses quite literally keep their finger on the pulse when it comes to how their team is feeling. Today we’ll be delving into how a data led approach can help us learn more about employee happiness.  Try Friday Pulse here > https://www.fridaypulse.com/ 

Today we take the diversity angle a step further as we talk to Rachel-Morgan Trimmer a Neurodiversity Coach and Consultant who supports businesses in understanding neurodiversity and enabling them to build a more neurodiverse workforce.  Whether you’re completely new to the neurodiverse topic, or are aware of what it means, this episode is about enlightening more organisations to understand why it’s essential to start embracing the full spectrum of a neurodiverse workforce. Discover more about Rachel's work through her website; https://sparkleclass.com/  Follow Rachel on Twitter; https://twitter.com/SparkleClass Discover more about Lizzie at Liberty Mind; https://libertymind.co.uk/  Follow Lizzie on Twitter; https://twitter.com/Lizzie_LibertyM

In this episode I’m joined by Kirsty Hulse an organisational thought leader. Having built large global companies through innovative processes Kirsty is an expert in empowering winning teams, increasing creativity and innovation, developing professional confidence and resilience and powerful communication.  Kirsty is the Founder of Roar Training and has incredible reputation for helping people to excel their confidence. If you haven’t discovered her yet, I’ve popped all of Kirstys links in the show notes, but I highly recommend you give her a follow. In this episode I ask Kirsty about how we can develop a culture for personal growth, so all of us can thrive in the workplace.  Discover Kirsty's Work at Roar Training > https://roar.training/  Follow Kirsty on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Kirsty_Hulse  Discover More About Lizzie and Liberty Mind > https://libertymind.co.uk/  Follow Lizzie on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Lizzie_LibertyM

In the first episode of season five, I have the honour of taking to author and Silicon Valley Consultant Alex Pang about his new book SHORTER: How Working Less Will Revolutionise the Way Your Company Gets Things Done.  As many businesses begin to look at shorter work weeks or working days to become more agile to the post-coved workplace, we delve into the biggest questions around adopting a shorter work week. From the challenges businesses face, why some companies are reluctant to adapt, and some quick wins to help your business move to a shorter work week.  Shorter is available on Amazon Here  Follow Alex on Twitter > https://twitter.com/askpang Contact Alex about his work here > http://www.strategy.rest/  Follow Lizzie on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Lizzie_LibertyM  Contact Lizzie about her work here > https://libertymind.co.uk/

In this last episode of season four, I talk about some of the surprising views I still here on company culture - despite the fact there is so much data now available that shows a clear link between company culture and business success.  I cover the top three views I get most frustrated with as a culture consultant, and how it feels that everyone is suddenly waking up to the fact that company culture is important - more so when a crisis strikes!  Connect with me at;  Twitter > https://twitter.com/Lizzie_LibertyM LinkedIn > https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/ Website > https://libertymind.co.uk/

On this episode, I discuss the challenge of changing a company culture?  I highlight the arguments for both yes and no to changing a company culture, and some of the ways you can begin to make changes no matter the size of your organisation.  The event mentioned on this season can be found here > https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5-day-culture-change-program-with-liberty-mind-tickets-102420368078 If you'd like your company culture problem answered on this podcast, email lizzie@liberty mind.co.uk. Twitter > @Lizzie_LibertyM For more information about the work I do visit > https://libertymind.co.uk/

On this episode, I discuss the challenge of sub-cultures in a larger organisation.  I highlight why these sub-cultures can be a positive feature to help change or adapt an existing company culture, and why sometimes they can be detrimental to the overarching culture.  The event mentioned on this season can be booked here >  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5-day-culture-change-program-with-liberty-mind-tickets-102420368078 If you'd like your company culture problem answered on this podcast, email lizzie@liberty mind.co.uk. Twitter > @Lizzie_LibertyM For more information about the work I do visit > https://libertymind.co.uk/

Season four is a little different, as I answer you company culture questions! On this episode, I discuss concepts that have the least impact on company culture, versus the concepts that have the biggest impact.  I highlight why these areas can often have low impact on changing a company culture, and where you should be putting some of your focussed time and energy onto the bigger things that really matter to your people.  If you'd like your company culture problem answered on this podcast, email lizzie@liberty mind.co.uk. Twitter > @Lizzie_LibertyM For more information about the work I do visit > https://libertymind.co.uk/

Season four is a little different, as I answer you company culture questions!  On this episode, I discuss why we need to be moving company culture up the agenda even in a time of crisis.  I highlight how company culture can help your business thrive post coronavirus, and give some food thought about how you can be using this time wisely to connect at a deeper level with your team.  If you'd like your company culture problem answered on this podcast, email lizzie@liberty mind.co.uk. Twitter > @Lizzie_LibertyM For more information about the work I do visit > https://libertymind.co.uk/

This week I speak to Pat Whelan, CEO and Co-Founder of Paddle HR about employee career pathing.  Rather than just helping employees up the career ladder, Pat talks about how organisations should also understand more about the talent in their company and help people to make lateral moves within the organisation.  If you work in HR, or are responsible for the growth of your people, this is one conversation you must listen to.  Discover more about Paddle HR at;  https://www.paddlehr.com/demo https://twitter.com/PaddleHR Follow Pat at;  https://twitter.com/patrickdwhelan Discover more about Lizzie and Liberty Mind at;  https://libertymind.co.uk/ Follow Lizzie at;  https://twitter.com/Lizzie_LibertyM

This week on Make it Thrive: The Company Culture podcast I talk to William Stokes, Co-Founder of Co-Space, a network of serviced office spaces across the UK.  In today’s conversation we discuss the importance of an office environment, and what larger organisations can learn from the innovative spaces that are created by co-working groups.  Will shares his experience of why co-working spaces can help businesses gain global talent, and why more organisations need to consider the importance of their space.  You can find Will at;  Website: www.williamstokes.co.uk Twitter : @mrwilliamstokes Instagram: @mrwilliamstokes You can find Lizzie at;  Website: www.libertymind.co.uk Twitter: @Lizzie_LibertyM

On this week’s episode of Make it Thrive, I talk to to Bevis Moynan about how we can understand our team’s motivations and use that to build a better company culture.  Bevis is  a trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming, Time Line Therapy, Senior Trainer of Motivational Mapping and author of Mapping Motivation for Coaching. He is the founder of Magenta Coaching Solutions, where his work   involves helping people make transformational changes in their personal and professional life.  In this episode we delve deep into how our motivations have an impact on our work-life, and how we can create stronger organisations by understand people’s motivations.  You can find more about Bevis here;  Website:  www.magentacs.co.uk To learn more about Lizzie you can discover more here;  Website: https://libertymind.co.uk/ Twitter: @Lizzie_LibertyM