Truth, Lies and Work Leanne Elliott, MBPsS, CBP, MSc Psychology

Welcome to another episode of the Truth, Lies & Work podcast, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.
Join your hosts, business psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, as they delve into the latest workplace trends, insights, and tips to help you create an amazing work environment.

Segment 1: News Roundup
This week’s news roundup kicks off with an intriguing new concept: Forest Bathing.
We also discuss a recent tweet by Adam Grant highlighting the benefits of hybrid working.
Lastly, as Pride Month continues, we explore the financial challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. From securing stable housing to healthcare costs, we discuss the importance of financial well-being and its impact on this community.

Segment 2: Book Club
This week, Leanne recommends "The Psychology of Secrets: My Adventures with Murders, Cults, and Influencers" by Andrew Gold. This fascinating book dives into why we keep secrets and their psychological impact, featuring stories from cult leaders to everyday people.
Al’s pick is "Find Your Yellow Tux" by Jesse Cole, the owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team. This book offers excellent marketing advice and emphasizes the importance of discovering what makes you unique.

Segment 3: Workplace Surgery


Building Rapport in a New Leadership Role: A listener recently started a new leadership role and seeks advice on building rapport with a tenured team across three locations.


Dealing with Burnout: Another listener shares their struggle with balancing work and social life, leading to burnout.


Success: Logic or Manifestation? We explore the debate between using logical decision-making versus manifestation and personal development for achieving success.


Join the Conversation:
We value your insights and questions! Email us at hi@truthliesandwork.com or leave a comment on our YouTube channel to share your thoughts and queries.

General Support with Mental Health and Well-being:
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful:

Mind website: Mind


If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email jo@samaritans.org (Rest of World)


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Email: Hello@truthliesandwork.com

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Join hosts Leanne Elliott, a Business Psychologist, and Al Elliott, a Business Owner, as they delve into a fascinating conversation with Geoff Roberts, Co-founder of Outseta.
In this episode, we explore Outseta's unique compensation model, where all employees earn $210,000 per year, have flexible work schedules, and receive equity at the same rate as the co-founders.

Key Talking Points:

Introduction to Geoff Roberts and Outseta

Geoff's background and experience in SaaS and membership businesses

The concept of Outseta's "choose your own adventure" compensation model

Detailed explanation of the $210,000 annual salary for all employees

Benefits and challenges of this compensation model

Impact on employee motivation, retention, and company culture

Geoff's insights on flexibility and autonomy in the workplace

Advice for other business owners considering a similar approach

Future plans for Outseta and Geoff's vision for the business


Connect with Geoff:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrobertsmarketing/
Outseta Website: https://www.outseta.com/
Follow Geoff on X: https://x.com/GeoffTRoberts

Join the Conversation:
We value your insights and questions! Email us at hi@truthliesandwork.com or leave a comment on our LinkedIn Page to share your thoughts and queries.

General Support with Mental Health and Well-being:
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful.

Mind website: Mind


If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email jo@samaritans.org (Rest of World)


Connect with Al and Leanne:

Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: Truth, Lies & Work LinkedIn


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Email: Hello@truthliesandwork.com

Book a Call with Al & Leanne: Book a Call

Welcome back to another episode of "Truth, Lies, and Work," the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. This week, Leanne and Al dive into the latest trends and challenges in the workplace, explore the fascinating insights of our summer book club pick, and tackle your pressing workplace questions in the Weekly Workplace Surgery.

Key Talking Points:

News Roundup:


Moonlighting and the Cost of Living Crisis: Leanne discusses ongoing conversations on LinkedIn about the increasing necessity of side hustles and moonlighting due to stagnant real wages and the disparity between CEO and average worker pay. Pew Research, Economic Policy Institute.


Gen Z Career Trends: Al explores new research showing that Gen Z is increasingly taking on founder roles and gravitating towards traditional careers like education over tech. The reasons behind this shift and the potential impact on the job market are examined.

Leanne highlights the concept of "election stress disorder," coined by psychologist Steven Stosny, and discusses how election periods can significantly increase stress and anxiety among employees. The discussion includes tips from Headspace on how to manage this stress. Headspace Article.


Summer Book Club:

This Is Why You Dream by Dr. Rahul Jandial: Leanne and Al introduce the first pick of their summer book club. This book explores the critical role of dreaming in our lives, including emotional regulation, memory processing, creativity, and even foreseeing mental and physical ailments. Amazon Link.

Weekly Workplace Surgery:


Meeting Invite Concerns: A listener worries about a cryptic meeting invite from HR and its potential implications.


Leaving a Micromanager: Advice on how to explain leaving a job due to a micromanager during interviews.


Managing Your Circle: Strategies for surrounding yourself with empowering individuals and minimising negative influences.


Join the Conversation:
We value your insights and questions! Email us at hi@truthliesandwork.com or leave a comment on our YouTube channel to share your thoughts and queries.

General Support with Mental Health and Well-being:
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful:

Mind website: Mind


If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email jo@samaritans.org (Rest of World).


Connect with Al and Leanne:

Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: Truth, Lies, and Work


Connect with Al on LinkedIn: Al Elliott


Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: Leanne Elliott


Email: Hello@truthliesandwork.com

Book a Call with Al & Leanne: Oblong HQ

Welcome to Truth, Lies and Work, the award-winning psychology podcast dedicated to simplifying the science of work.
Hosted by business psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this episode dives into the challenges of leading a growing organisation.
Today, we are joined by Jonathan Bennett, an executive coach, trusted advisor, and author of seven books. Jonathan has extensive experience working with founders and CEOs across North America, with expertise in social purpose business strategy, governance, branding, change, and communications.

Key Talking Points:


The Lonely Leader: Jonathan Bennett discusses the onset of loneliness for leaders and the challenges in sharing information with employees, investors, and personal contacts. He emphasizes the importance of having a coach or trusted advisor to navigate these challenges.


The Valley of Death: Jonathan explains the significant hurdles in organisational growth, particularly around the stage of 10-12 employees. He highlights the necessity of professionalising management structures and implementing systems for sustainable growth.


The Selfless Path: Jonathan talks about creating a psychologically safe workplace and the importance of proper onboarding and long-term integration of new employees. He also discusses the balance between being a supportive manager and avoiding becoming an "umbrella manager."


Find Out More:

Follow Jonathan on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/bennettjonathan


Learn more about Jonathan's services - ClearlyThen.com



Next Week's Episode:
Geoff Roberts, co-owner of Outseta, discusses his unique business model where everyone earns $210,000 a year and can work wherever they want.

Join the Conversation:
We value your insights and questions! Email us at hi@truthliesandwork.com or leave a comment on our YouTube channel to share your thoughts and queries.

General Support with Mental Health and Well-being:
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful:

Mind website

If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email jo@samaritans.org (Rest of World).


Connect with Al and Leanne:

Join the Conversation on LinkedIn

Connect with Al on LinkedIn

Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn

Email: Hello@truthliesandwork.com

Book a Call with Al & Leanne

Welcome to Truth, Lies, and Work, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.
In this episode, we celebrate Pride Month, kick off our Summer Book Club, and dive into the Weekly Workplace Surgery.

Segment 1: News Roundup

It's Pride Month! Celebrating self-identity, inclusivity, equality, and love. Discussing five ways to celebrate Pride in the workplace.

Al introduces a new trend called "Unbossing" and its potential impact on workplace culture.

Leanne explores the connection between humor and mental health, citing recent studies.


Segment 2: Summer Book Club
Welcome to our Summer Book Club! Our first pick is This Is Why You Dream by Dr. Rahul Jandial. This fascinating dive into the purpose and potential of dreams explores how dreaming fortifies our ability to regulate emotions, processes and stores memories, amplifies creativity, and promotes learning. Discover how dreams can forecast future mental and physical ailments and how lucid dreaming can be used to practice real-life skills and rewrite nightmares. In the tradition of James Nestor's Breath and Matthew Walker's Why We Sleep, This Is Why You Dream opens the door to one of our oldest and most vital functions, unlocking its potential to radically improve our lives.

Segment 3: Workplace Surgery
In this segment, Al and Leanne tackle your workplace questions in the Weekly Workplace Surgery. This week, they address issues such as dealing with a micromanaging boss, strategies for easing into a managerial role after a promotion, and tips for creating mini-surveys for managers who care about their team's well-being. Tune in for actionable advice and expert insights to help you navigate your work challenges.

Join the Conversation:
We value your insights and questions! Email us at hi@truthliesandwork.com or leave a comment on our YouTube channel to share your thoughts and queries.

General Support with Mental Health and Well-being
f you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful:

Mind website

If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email jo@samaritans.org (Rest of World).


Connect with Al and Leanne

Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: Truth, Lies & Work


Connect with Al on LinkedIn: Al Elliott


Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: Leanne Elliott


Email: Hello@truthliesandwork.com

Book a Call with Al & Leanne: OblongHQ

Welcome to Episode 102 of the Truth, Lies & Work Podcast, brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.
In this episode, we continue on from episode 100 with five more expert tips from leading psychologists and researchers. These insights are designed to help you create a happier, more productive workplace. If you missed Part 1, make sure to catch up on Episode 100.
Featured Experts and Tips:

1. Prof. Sir Cary Cooper - Train Your Managers
Prof. Sir Cary Cooper emphasises the importance of training managers not just for their technical skills but also for their people skills. According to him, a significant issue in many organisations is promoting individuals based on technical prowess rather than their ability to manage people effectively.
Listen to Prof. Sir Cary Cooper: Episode 55 - How to Protect Financial Wellbeing

2. Dr. Craig Knight - Create Offices That Empower Performance
Dr. Craig Knight discusses the power struggle behind Return to Office (RTO) mandates and explains that creating office spaces that enhance employee performance and well-being. His research highlights the significant impact of an empowering office environment on creativity and productivity.
Listen to Dr. Craig Knight: Episode 43 - Is the Office Making a Comeback?

3. Christian Van Stolk - Personalisation Improves Outcomes
Christian Van Stolk shares findings from his research on employee behaviours and well-being in hybrid workplaces. He advocates for personalised approaches to management, highlighting that different employees have varying needs and work habits that impact their health and productivity.
Listen to Christian Van Stolk: Episode 24 - Britain's Healthiest Workplaces

4. Dr. Audrey Tang - Well-being is the Responsibility of the Individual AND the Organisation
Dr. Audrey Tang stresses that well-being initiatives should not only focus on individual efforts but also require systemic changes within the organisation. Leaders play a crucial role in modelling and fostering a healthy work environment.
Listen to Dr. Audrey Tang: Episode 69 and 70 - How to Keep Calm Using Mindfulness

5. Catherine Garrod - Inclusion Requires Intention
Catherine Garrod flips the common conversation around DEI, advocating for 'conscious inclusion.' She emphasises the need for intentionality and data-driven strategies to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and heard.
Listen to Catherine Garrod: Episode 45 - DEI 101 for Leaders

If you haven't listened to our first five tips, go back to Episode 100 where you'll hear advice from Dr. Ryne Sherman, Prof. Nancy Doyle, Joe O'Connor, Isabel Berwick, and Bruce Daisley.

We'll be back on Tuesday with another episode of This Week in Work.

Join the Conversation:
We value your insights and questions! Email us at hi@truthliesandwork.com or leave a comment on our YouTube channel to share your thoughts and queries.

General Support with Mental Health and Well-being:
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful.

Mind website

If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email jo@samaritans.org (Rest of World).


Connect with Al and Leanne:

Join the Conversation on LinkedIn

Connect with Al on LinkedIn

Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn

Email: Hello@truthliesandwork.com

Book a Call with Al & Leanne


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