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This podcast is all about helping you to find Ways to Change the Workplace. We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be! Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes. I am Prina Shah, I am a Global Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams. My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures. Thank you for tuning in! Prina (can't wait to share great things with you) Shah

  1. 172. Tiny Culture Change - Celebrate Growth Before Results with Prina Shah

    4D AGO

    172. Tiny Culture Change - Celebrate Growth Before Results with Prina Shah

    In this short but powerful episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah explores why workplaces often celebrate outcomes while overlooking the growth that made those outcomes possible. Results matter - but they are usually lag indicators. If leaders only recognise the final achievement, people quickly learn that effort, learning, experimentation, and progress do not count unless they produce immediate success. Prina shares a practical culture shift leaders can implement this week: recognising how people are improving, not just what they have achieved. This episode highlights how acknowledging behavioural shifts, emotional regulation, learning, and progress creates psychologically safer workplaces where people feel more confident to experiment, take smart risks, and continue developing. In this episode, Prina explores: Why results are lagging indicatorsThe hidden risk of only rewarding outcomesHow recognition shapes workplace behaviourPractical examples of recognising growth in real timeThe connection between growth recognition and psychological safetyWhy learning cultures outperform fear culturesSmall leadership behaviours that create long-term culture changeKey Takeaway When leaders celebrate growth, not just outcomes, people become more willing to learn, adapt, and contribute openly. Recognition is not only about achievement.  It is also about progress. Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch,  email me. Say hi! Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck  out my website⁠⁠⁠ - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah

    2 min
  2. 171. Trusting Your Gut More - On Intuition - with Dr Vish Ramakonar and Prina Shah

    MAY 15

    171. Trusting Your Gut More - On Intuition - with Dr Vish Ramakonar and Prina Shah

    In this episode of Ways to Change The Workplace, Prina Shah is joined by Dr Vish Ramakonar for a fascinating and thought-provoking conversation on something many leaders feel - but rarely trust enough: Your gut instinct. This episode steps outside traditional workplace conversations and dives into the intersection of intuition, neuroscience, leadership, and decision-making. If you’ve ever thought “I knew that was the right call… why didn’t I trust myself?” — this one is for you. Connect with Dr Vish and Resources Mentioned HeartMath InstituteNeuroChange SolutionsDr Joe Dispenza’s work on coherence and brain statesWhat This Episode Explores Prina and Vish unpack the science and practicality behind intuition, including: Why so many high-performing leaders regret not trusting their gutThe neuroscience behind intuition and decision-makingThe role of the heart (yes, the heart) in influencing brain functionWhat “coherence” and “homeostasis” actually mean—and why they matterHow stress, fear, and overwhelm distort your thinkingThe difference between intuition and fear-based reactionsWhy workplaces often discourage intuitive decision-makingHow to balance gut instinct with data and evidencePractical tools to access clearer thinking and better decisionsKey Insight “The brain thinks, but the heart knows.” Research from the HeartMath Institute shows that: The heart sends more signals to the brain than the brain sends to the heartWhen you’re calm, grateful, and centred → your brain performs betterWhen you’re stressed or reactive → your thinking becomes impairedYour body may know before your mind catches up. Types of Intuition Vish breaks intuition into three types: Implicit Intuition Learned patterns from past experience (e.g. a nurse sensing something is wrong)Energetic Intuition Sensitivity to environmental signals (e.g. animals before natural disasters)Non-Local Intuition Deep, unexplainable knowing (e.g. sensing something is wrong with a loved one) Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch,  email me. Say hi! Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck  out my website⁠⁠⁠ - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah

    28 min
  3. 170. Leading Change When Change Is Constant with Mel Loy and Prina Shah

    MAY 8

    170. Leading Change When Change Is Constant with Mel Loy and Prina Shah

    In this episode, Prina Shah sits down with Mel Loy to unpack what it really takes to lead change in today’s workplace - where change is no longer occasional, it’s constant. Mel Loy – Let’s Chatter Mo Matter Prina Shah – Ways to Change The Workplace Podcast This is not a surface-level conversation about comms plans and training sessions. It’s a deep dive into the human side of change - from psychological contracts and leadership pressure, to why most change efforts fail without genuine leadership buy-in. They explore the reality that leaders are now expected to be more than decision-makers - they are listeners, translators, sense-makers, and sometimes even counsellors. If you’ve ever felt like change is harder than it should be, this episode explains why- and what to do differently. In This Episode, We Discuss Why change is now BAU (business as usual) The impact of AI, technology, and shifting workforce expectations The evolving psychological contract between employees and employers Why leadership today is harder than ever before The 5 key elements of change management:  Communication Training Governance Stakeholder engagement Leadership Why leadership - not comms - is the real driver of change success The difference between communication vs stakeholder engagement Cognitive dissonance vs cognitive resonance in leaders Creating safe spaces during change Why generic messaging fails - and personalised communication matters The importance of consultation periods (and when they’re done badly) Psychosocial risk laws in Australia and poor change management consequences Why trust + change readiness determines success The SCARF model applied to change  Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch,  email me. Say hi! Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck  out my website⁠⁠⁠ - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah

    44 min
  4. 169. Imagination at Work: Why The Future Belongs to the Curious with Liz Rider and Prina Shah

    MAY 1

    169. Imagination at Work: Why The Future Belongs to the Curious with Liz Rider and Prina Shah

    In this episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah is joined by organisational psychologist, executive coach, and global leadership advisor Liz Ryder for a powerful conversation on curiosity, imagination, and the future of work. They explore why curiosity is no longer a “nice-to-have” but a critical leadership capability in a fast-changing, AI-driven world. From the decline of creativity over time to the dominance of short-term thinking in organisations, this episode challenges leaders to rethink how they work, lead, and learn. Connect with Liz Sir Ken Robinson’s TED Talk What You’ll Learn Why curiosity is a competitive advantage in today’s workplaceHow traditional systems (education + work) suppress creativityThe tension between firefighting vs. future thinkingWhy imagination is essential for strategy and innovationHow AI can both limit and support human creativityWhat a truly curious workplace culture looks likeThe shift from “know-it-all” to “learn-it-all” culturesWhy human-centric leadership will define future success Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch,  email me. Say hi! Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck  out my website⁠⁠⁠ - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah

    32 min
  5. 168. Rethinking Change: Leadership, Trust & the Reality of Constant Transformation with Doug Wolfson and Janine Ellison

    APR 24

    168. Rethinking Change: Leadership, Trust & the Reality of Constant Transformation with Doug Wolfson and Janine Ellison

    Rethinking Change: Leadership, Trust & the Reality of Constant Transformation Rethink Change Conference 2026 More about The Rethink Change Founders Doug Wolfson and Janine Ellison In this episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah is joined by Doug Wolfson and Janine Ellison, founders of Rethink Change - a conference and community built to bring change practitioners together. What started as a post-lockdown idea over a glass of wine has grown into a thriving ecosystem of learning, connection, and real-world change insights. This conversation dives deep into why change feels heavier than ever, the emotional realities behind it, and what organisations consistently get wrong -especially after go-live. From leadership alignment to human-centred design, from psychological safety to the relentless pace of transformation, this episode is a must-listen for anyone working in or leading change. In This Episode, We Discuss: The origin story of Rethink Change and why community matters more than ever How COVID reshaped change - and why hybrid is here to stay The evolving themes in change:  → Psychological safety  → Psychosocial risk  → AI  → The relentless volume of change Why change is an emotional trigger, not just a business process The real reason people resist change (hint: it’s fear and uncertainty) Why change managers must be involved early - not as a tick-box The tension (and partnership) between project managers vs change managers Why go-live is NOT the finish line The hidden failure: poor expectation management, not failed change The importance of leader-led change and authentic belief Human-centred design and why most organisations still get it wrong The impact of poorly managed change on trust and future initiatives  Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch,  email me. Say hi! Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck  out my website⁠⁠⁠ - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah

    47 min
  6. 167. Tiny Culture Change - Stop Outsourcing Feedback: The Leadership Contract No One Talks About with Prina Shah

    APR 17

    167. Tiny Culture Change - Stop Outsourcing Feedback: The Leadership Contract No One Talks About with Prina Shah

    In this short, sharp culture drop, Prina Shah challenges a common leadership habit that quietly erodes trust: outsourcing feedback. When leaders avoid difficult conversations and pass them to HR or others, they send two unintended messages — I can’t handle hard things and you can’t trust me. This episode is a direct call to action:  If you lead people, giving feedback is not optional. It’s the job. Prina breaks down a simple, practical way to approach feedback conversations with clarity, ownership, and respect — without overcomplicating it or hiding behind process. Practical Framework Shared When something is off, keep it simple: Here’s what I’m seeingHere’s the impactHere’s what needs to changeThen pause… and listenReflection Question Where are you avoiding a conversation you know you need to have?And what message is that avoidance sending to your team?Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch,  email me. Say hi! Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck  out my website⁠⁠⁠ - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah

    2 min
  7. 166. Small Town Business: When the Boss Is the Culture with Simone Pickering and Prina Shah

    APR 10

    166. Small Town Business: When the Boss Is the Culture with Simone Pickering and Prina Shah

    In this episode, I’m joined again by Simone Pickering, HR consultant and founder of The People & Culture Office, to unpack a reality many small town businesses don’t want to admit: Sometimes the culture is the business owner. And in regional and small town settings, that impact is even stronger. We explore what happens when leadership style, personality, and long-standing habits define the entire workplace culture — and why this often leads to stagnation, turnover, and growth ceilings. This is a conversation about self-awareness, hard truths, and what it really takes to shift culture when it’s deeply personal. In This Episode, We Discuss Why culture in small towns is often shaped by one dominant leaderWhat happens when businesses don’t evolve beyond the founderThe connection between leadership personality and employee experienceWhy employees leave (and it’s not always about money)The defensiveness that blocks culture changeWhy compliance and policies don’t fix retentionThe myth of perks (bonuses, trips) as engagement strategiesThe gap between leadership perception vs employee realityWhy many small businesses stall at 10–15 employeesWhy culture only becomes a priority when business conditions changeAbout the Guest: Simone Pickering - Founder, The People & Culture Office Simone is a Kalgoorlie-based HR consultant working with businesses across regional WA. She helps leaders build practical, human-centred cultures that support retention, performance, and long-term success. 🔗 Website: https://thepeopleandcultureoffice.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/simone-pickering-mahri-a03954134 Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch,  email me. Say hi! Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck  out my website⁠⁠⁠ - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah

    18 min
  8. 165. The Quiet Cost of Intellectual Loneliness at Work with Prina Shah

    APR 3

    165. The Quiet Cost of Intellectual Loneliness at Work with Prina Shah

    In this episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, I explore something that a lot of people feel… but very few people actually name. Intellectual loneliness. It’s not about being socially isolated. It’s about being surrounded by people, yet rarely having conversations that stretch your thinking. The kind of conversations where ideas are explored, challenged, expanded. Instead, many workplaces unintentionally reward speed, certainty, and simplicity - and over time, deeper thinking starts to disappear. In this episode, I unpack what intellectual loneliness really is, how it shows up at work, and why it matters more than we think - especially in the age of AI. In this episode, I talk about: What intellectual loneliness actually means (and why it’s not about being alone)The subtle ways it shows up in meetings and everyday workWhy workplaces reward certainty over curiosityHow people slowly start holding back their thinkingThe growing role of AI as a “thinking partner”The risk of replacing human dialogue with technologyWhy meaningful work is deeply connected to being heardThe hidden cost to culture, innovation, and decision-makingWhat leaders can do to bring better thinking back into the roomKey reflection questions: When was the last time you had a conversation at work that genuinely stretched your thinking?Do people in your workplace explore ideas — or defend positions?Where might people be holding back their thinking?Are you creating space for curiosity… or rushing to answers?Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch,  email me. Say hi! Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck  out my website⁠⁠⁠ - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah

    18 min
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This podcast is all about helping you to find Ways to Change the Workplace. We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be! Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes. I am Prina Shah, I am a Global Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams. My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures. Thank you for tuning in! Prina (can't wait to share great things with you) Shah

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