20 episodes

Let’s Talk About EX is brought to you by exsona, and discusses the exciting ideas and big challenges facing workplace culture and employee experience (EX). Your host Ryan McGrory interviews a series of interesting people who have interesting views, opinions, experiences or ‘stuff’ to say the topic, or topics related to the leadership, recruitment, learning, wellbeing, company culture, values, purpose, design and more!) The purpose of the podcast is to explore specific topics, pose interesting questions, tackle difficult problems and share helpful strategies.

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Let’s Talk About EX is brought to you by exsona, and discusses the exciting ideas and big challenges facing workplace culture and employee experience (EX). Your host Ryan McGrory interviews a series of interesting people who have interesting views, opinions, experiences or ‘stuff’ to say the topic, or topics related to the leadership, recruitment, learning, wellbeing, company culture, values, purpose, design and more!) The purpose of the podcast is to explore specific topics, pose interesting questions, tackle difficult problems and share helpful strategies.

    How to put the 'ing' in Employer Branding

    How to put the 'ing' in Employer Branding

    In this episode of "Let's Talk About EX," join your host Ryan McGrory as he dives into an engaging conversation with Kelly Stone, a celebrated writer, trainer, and coach renowned for her innovative approaches to employer branding.

    Kelly shares her insights on how businesses can revolutionize their employer brand by empowering their team to be authentic brand ambassadors. From deploying grassroots strategies to leveraging internal subject matter experts, Kelly discusses practical steps to make your Employer Value Proposition (EVP) resonate at every level of your organisation.



    Tune in to discover how to transform your company’s culture from the inside out and turn your employees into your most powerful advocates.



    For more on Kelly, find her on:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stonekelly/

    Her Website: https://www.craftmycontent.com.au/the-ultimate-guide-to-recruitment-marketing

    • 26 min
    What great wellbeing support looks like

    What great wellbeing support looks like

    What are key issues impacting employee’s wellbeing, and how do we support them? 

    We tackled this and more in the latest episode of Let’s Talk About EX where we were joined by Dr Natalie Flatt, a psychologist, researcher and business owner with a knack for innovation - especially in the workplace wellbeing and mental health area!

    We had an awesome conversation as Natalie shared her insights and experience in working with organisations to improve their response to wellbeing in her role as Co-founder/ CEO of Connect Psych Services. 

    And, we also touched on some of the research and amazing work that she’s doing in her other role (she must have cloned herself, surely?!) as Chief Innovation Leader at one of Australia’s leading workplace wellbeing research groups at Superfriend.

    If you care about workplace wellbeing, your team’s wellbeing or how to support people in your team better - there’s heaps in this episode for you … Enjoy! 

    • 43 min
    Leading with Purpose - How REA Group Creates a Successful Culture

    Leading with Purpose - How REA Group Creates a Successful Culture

    If you don’t define your culture, then how can you describe it to others? How do you drive it? How do you grow it? How do you measure it? 

    We covered this in the latest episode of Let’s Talk About EX where we were joined by Mary Lemonis, the Chief People and Sustainability Officer at REA group. 

    REA Group are a collection of 16 brands, with 3000 employees operating across three continents. Whether you know REA group or not, you’re probably familiar with and have used their technology and platforms  … as they’re the group behind companies like RealEstate.com, Mortgage Choice, Flatmates.com.au, Property.com.au … and more.

    So, it made for an interesting conversation as we discussed a range of things that happened to tie back Mary’s experience in establishing and growing strategies that are purpose-driven… and backed by data! 

    We covered heaps of topics - EVP, Leadership, Talent attraction, people data, future of work …  you name it. 

    Mary was generous in sharing her ideas and stories, so I think you’ll get a lot out of it … have a listen.  



    LINKS

    See what Mary is up to on LinkedIn!

    Check out REA Group's Career Page

    Learn more about exsona

    • 29 min
    Creating the Right Culture for Working Parents

    Creating the Right Culture for Working Parents

    Millions of Australians are working parents. In fact, 67% of families in Australia have two working parents! It’s amazing that with so many people experiencing what it’s like to work as a parent that our workplaces, the employee experience and even society doesn’t really feel like it’s designed for smooth sailing for parents. 

    On this episode of Let’s Talk About EX, we’re joined by Nadine O’Regan, General Manager at TQ Solutions. 

    We discussed the experience or working parents - their needs, frustrations, the importance of flexibility; and, what workplaces are doing (and can do) to create a culture that supports working parents.

    Nadine has a great deal of experience in this area, and is passionate about the topic - so it’s great to have her on the podcast to share her insights, tips and ideas. 

    There’s so much gold in this conversation. Enjoy!  

    • 32 min
    Building Authentic Startup Cultures

    Building Authentic Startup Cultures

    In this episode of Let's Talk About EX, we’re joined by Claudia Barriga-Larriviere - Senior Director, People and Culture at Sendle.

    She is seasoned professional in culture and strategy in corporate but also with an emphasis in the startup space. In our conversation, Claudia shared her unique insights on the importance of authentic startup cultures and their impact on well-being and success. There’s so much gold in this conversation - tips, takeaways and insights … so much. Enjoy!  


    Check out Claudia on LinkedIn here⁠.

    And, learn more about Sendle here.

    • 34 min
    Org Culture, Leadership and How to Make Effective Decisions

    Org Culture, Leadership and How to Make Effective Decisions

    In this episode of Let's Talk About EX, we’re joined by Jonathan Clark the co-founder of The Eighth Mile Consulting, a company that specializes in helping organizations navigate complex challenges and achieve their goals. With over a decade of experience in the Australian Army, Jonathan brings a unique perspective on leadership and change management. In our conversation, we delve into his insights and experiences, discussing the role of leadership in creating a positive employee experience and successful organisational change.


    Check out Jonathan on LinkedIn here.

    And, learn more about The Eighth Mile Consulting here.

    • 43 min

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