Thelma and Louise - Over the Corporate Cliff

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Join us, your fearless hosts, as we dive into the uncensored chaos of leadership and corporate life. Thelma & Louise, But Make It Corporate 🚗💼 🚨 Calling all Corporate Cliffies! 🚨 Why Thelma & Louise? Because we’re here to drive straight off the corporate cliff—with serious insights and a side of laughs. Leadership is broken, burnout is real, and we’re not holding back. 🎙️ Deep dives into the juicy chaos of corporate life. 💡 Expect wisdom, wit, and maybe a few WTF moments For savvy listeners called the "Corporate Cliffies" nothing is off-limits. Buckle up, what can go wrong, will!

Episodes

  1. Apr 7

    Psychosocial risk is like a divorced child being passed between HR and Safety

    The Custody Battle - HR vs Safety with Mike Hagan Psychosocial harm doesn’t start in HR. It starts in how work is designed, led and tolerated.   And if HR and Safety aren’t aligned the organisation bleeds talent and could be causing harm. “HR says it’s culture.”“Safety says it’s compliance.”Exec says, "Can you two sort it out and not bother me?"There are two things execs need to understand: What activities meet their legal obligations.It’s not 1984 anymore.And the Generational Bit is a challenge, just think: Cold Chisel vs TikTok.“Waiting for the next generation to toughen up is not a strategy.”No executive lies awake thinking, ‘I hope SafeWork notices me.’ But: “They do lie awake thinking about margin and talent loss.” Enjoy this conversation where we explore all of this and more! Thelma and Louise - Over the Corporate Cliff

  2. Mar 17

    Thoughts From The Cockpit with Simon Pietsch

    From Cockpits to Corporate Chaos: Call Signs, Curveballs and Psychosocial Safety Corporate Cliffies… this one comes with altitude. In this episode of Thelma & Louise: Over the Corporate Cliff, we sit down with Simon Pietsch from Humn, who has quite literally gone from flying aircraft in the RAAF to navigating corporate airspace. Naturally, we start with the hard hitting questions. Did he have a call sign? Was it Maverick? Iceman? Something elite… or something mildly humiliating that stuck for life?And importantly, we finally get the truth.No… they were not out there playing beach volleyball like Top Gun led us to believe. Not a single slow motion spike in sight. Dreams shattered. From there, we move from laughs to lessons. Simon unpacks what psychosocial safety actually looks like when the stakes are real. Not inbox stress. Not meeting fatigue. Real consequences. The kind where communication, trust, decision making and team dynamics are not optional extras, they are the difference between control and catastrophe. We explore what the RAAF gets right, what translates into corporate environments and where organisations are getting it completely wrong when they treat psychosocial safety as a tick box rather than a critical risk. There are some great stories, a few unexpected moments, and more than one reminder that most workplaces are operating far closer to turbulence and crashing than they realise. Because whether you are in a cockpit or a boardroom, one thing is clear. If your people do not feel safe to speak up, you are already in trouble. Strap in. There are no tray tables here!!

  3. 05/16/2025

    Humanising Humans - No more F**king Cupcakes for engagement!!

    This week on Thelma & Louise, we are throwing down the truth on EQ - because for the last time, it is NOT a soft skill. It is what separates REAL leaders from people who just have "manager" in their email signature. 💥 Fellas - no, you don’t know it all.💥 And no - cupcakes aren’t leadership. (#NoMoreF**kingCupcakes) People want leaders who give a shit, back them in, and get out of the way. Like Steve Jobs said: "I don’t hire smart people so I can tell them what to do. I hire smart people so they can tell me what to do." 🔥 And speaking of smart people… we have got an announcement!Our very own ‘Louise’ – Sam Young – is onto something frickin’ exciting. Sam, Martyn and Kristen have officially teamed up to make a real difference for humns in business. 👀 Yep – humn is here. A movement. A certification. A game-changer for workplaces who actually want to safeguard wellbeing and lead like they mean it. Check us out here: www.humn.global

  4. 05/03/2025

    Hustle Porn and Toxic Grind Culture

    Why the #RiseAndGrind movement is killing us! "When everything is urgent, nothing really is" Over the last decade, hustle culture has become a common mentality and lifestyle among celebrities, influencers, executives, and working professionals. However, the glorification of working longer, more arduous hours in the pursuit of success has led to an issue with workers feeling defeated, disengaged, and burned out.  Grind culture (aka hustle culture) is a collection ofbeliefs and customs that encourages people to constantly work, produce, and improve. It teaches us that the more we do, the better our lives will be. Thelma and Louise discuss why this phenomenon has gained videos with the hashtag “#sidehustles” over 1.8 billion views on TikTok. It has led to endless “rise and grind” social media posts and a wave of music and television celebrating the hustlers who sacrifice everything to “make it.”  Join Thelma & Louise as we unpack the dark side of hustle culture - burnout, disengagement, and the myth that doing more equals being more. 🎙️ Tune in for a raw, real talk about:✔️ The psychology behind hustle porn✔️ Why productivity obsession is eroding wellbeing✔️ How to redefine success without killing yourself to get there https://thelmaandlouise.co/

  5. 03/06/2025

    Podcasts Killed the Radio Star

    🎙️ Thelma & Louise Meets the Airwaves: with Ali Clarke 🎙️ What happens when a fearless ex-radio host jumps in the passenger seat with Thelma & Louise? One hell of a ride. 🚗💨✨ This week, we’re joined by the brilliant and inspirational Ali Clarke, radio powerhouse, storyteller, and all-around legend. She’s lifting the lid on what really goes on behind the mic, from the funniest on-air moments to the chaos of live radio. We’re also diving deep into the world of women in media, breaking barriers, calling out unconscious bias (yep, we’re linking this back to Good Girls Come Last), and asking the big question: If your daughter wanted to get into radio, would you tell her to go for it -or run for the hills? But this episode isn’t just about life behind the mic - it’s about ....life, full stop. Ali gets raw and real about her journey as a recent breast cancer survivor, the lessons she’s learned, and why we all need to stop putting off those check-ups. For the love of god, get your boobs checked, ladies! 🎗️💖 If you’ve ever dreamed of creating your ultimate radio show with no limits, this episode is for you. 🎙️ 🔥 Buckle up, tune in, and get ready for some raw, real, and rebellious conversation. Let’s hit the airwaves, Thelma & Louise style. And seriously book that bloody mammogram. 🚗💨✨

  6. 02/28/2025

    Is Work Life Balance Bullsh!t?

    🎙️ Thelma & Louise Podcast: Is Work-Life Balance B******t? 🎙️ Let’s be real—wearing busy like a badge of honour needs to stop. 🚫 ⏳ We’ve been sold this shiny, impossible dream that if we just hustle harder, we can magically achieve perfect work-life balance, where emails get answered, workouts happen, homemade soup simmers on the stove, and we somehow still get eight hours of sleep after mind-blowing sex. Reality? You’re half-writing a report while rushing to a dentist appointment you’ve put off for a year. You’re meal-prepping when a “quick” email derails you, and suddenly, dinner’s on fire and you’re eating pot noodles again. Meanwhile, society tells us we should be effortlessly crushing it at work while looking flawless, parenting like a saint, and documenting it all with aesthetically pleasing social media posts. Sound familiar? AND Ladies, let’s talk. For way too long, we’ve been sold the idea that we can “have it all” if we just juggle harder. That if we hustle smarter, organise better, and wake up at 5 AM for journaling, yoga, and a green smoothie, we’ll finally crack the code on work-life balance. Spoiler alert: it’s a bloody myth. 🙅‍♀️ We’ve been taught that we should be career-driven and the perfect parent and have a thriving social life and look effortlessly hot while doing it. We’re out here spinning plates, dodging burnout, and feeling guilty when....shocker!! ....We drop a few. Because the truth is, balance isn’t real. Here’s the truth: work-life balance is a scam. It’s a corporate PR stunt designed to keep us spinning our wheels, feeling guilty, and thinking we’re the problem. But we are not the problem, the bloody system is. Work isn’t the enemy of life. Work is part of life. The key isn’t balance, it’s integration!! So, let’s stop wearing busy as a badge of honour. Let’s stop chasing some corporate fairytale designed to keep us exhausted. Instead, let’s focus on what actually matters—doing work that energises us, setting boundaries like a boss, and making space for joy, rest, and yes, eating the damn cake. 🎂💁‍♀️ So, if you’re tired of feeling like you’re failing at an impossible game, this episode is for you. We’re tearing down the work-life balance myth and replacing it with something way better: Peace. Purpose, and a life that actually WORKS for YOU! 🔥 💡It’s time to stop juggling and start living. Wear living as that badge of honour If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing at an impossible game, this episode is for you. It’s time to drop the juggling act and start living. Let’s go. 🚗💨✨

  7. 02/20/2025

    Fighting Fires

    🔥 Thelma & Louise Podcast: Fighting Fires - with Megan Stiffler 🔥 What happens when you take a leap off the cliff and chase your dreams? You break barriers. You change the game. You set the world on fire—in the best way possible. 🚀🔥 This week, we’re sitting down with Megan Stiffler, a fearless leader who’s done just that. With over 30 years of experience in fire and emergency response, disaster recovery, and transformational change, Megan has led Urban Search and Rescue teams, commanded major crisis operations, and shaped the future of emergency services. But she didn’t stay in one lane—she jumped, proving it’s never too late to pivot, follow your passion, and rewrite your own story. We get into it all: the defining moments that shaped her leadership, the biggest challenges facing emergency services today, and the tough conversations around wellbeing in high-pressure careers. Plus, Megan gets real about being a woman in a male-dominated world—did it help, did it hurt, or did she just smash through every wall in her way? And let’s not forget the big question: Is she a "good girl"… and what have the consequences been? 🔥 Leadership. Courage. Change. Fire. Firefighter. Emergency Services 🔥 This one’s bold, unfiltered, and full of inspiration. Don’t miss it! 🚗💨✨ Check out where Megan’s journey has taken her:World Fire Congress 2024

  8. 02/09/2025

    Why Good Girls Finish Last - Would it kill you to smile?

    Why is it usually women organising the office party 🎉, buying the farewell card 💌, and volunteering for the behind-the-scenes work that keeps things running - but rarely gets recognised? 🤔 It starts way earlier than you think. 👶 In this episode, we’re unpacking Good Girl Syndrome, the unspoken rules that teach women to be agreeable, self-sacrificing, and “nice” at the expense of their own success. From the moment we are born, unconscious bias shapes our world, think: pink for girls 🎀, blue for boys 💙; dolls for her 🧸, trucks for him 🚗. And it doesn’t stop there. These early messages grow into workplace expectations that reward “niceness” in women and confidence in men. 💼 Remember when Grace Tame wore that bold "disrespectful" T-shirt on Australia Day 🇦🇺 and people were more offended by her outfit 👕 than the message behind it? 🚫 That is what happens when women step outside the “good girl” box. But this isn’t just a conversation for women. If you are a dad 👨‍👧, uncle 👨‍👧‍👦, mentor 🤝, or leader 🌟 we want you in this too. Because raising girls who know their worth starts with teaching them to have a voice 🎤, not just to be 'nice'. 🔥 Ready to stop playing small and start owning your voice? 🎧 Hit play. Get inspired. And let’s rewrite the rules together. ✊ #WhyGoodGirlsComeLast #UnconsciousBias #RaiseStrongGirls #ThelmaAndLouisePodcast 🚀

  9. 02/08/2025

    Martyn Campbell talks about "Managing Workplaces when they become a Nightmare"

    🤔 Do your company policies work against you?⭕️ In our latest podcast, Martyn unpacks the pitfalls of poor procedures and reveals how he’s used them to prosecute companies.📢 Don’t miss this eye-opening discussion!#thelmaandlouise #podcast #policies #policiesandprocedures #visionaustralia #courtcase #highcourtofaustralia #psychclaim #humn #humnglobal

  10. 02/02/2025

    Cyber Security Screw Ups

    Welcome to Thelma & Louise – the bold, unfiltered podcast where real stories meet real solutions. In this episode, we dive deep into cybersecurity, one of the most urgent issues facing individuals, businesses, and leaders today. 🔍 Did you know? 💻 Cybercrime is evolving at breakneck speed, with 75% of attacks now malware-free and AI-powered scams impersonating politicians, celebrities, and even your own family members. 💰 Australians lost a staggering $2.7 billion to scams in 2023, and cybercriminals are only getting smarter. ⏳ The fastest eCrime breakout time recorded was just 2 minutes and 7 seconds – meaning your data, identity, and finances could be at risk before you even realise it. 🚨 This is not just a tech problem - it’s a leadership, business, and personal crisis. Joining us in this episode is Jasmin, a cybersecurity expert from CYBR Consulting who will help us unpack:✅ What cybersecurity really means and how threats are evolving.✅ Why every leader needs to take it seriously—before it's too late.✅ The latest scams targeting everyday Australians and how to spot them.✅ Real-life horror stories of phishing, identity theft, and financial ruin.✅ Practical steps YOU can take to stay ahead of cybercriminals. 🛑 Disclaimer & Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of financial loss, fraud, and personal data theft that may be distressing to some listeners. 👂 If you’ve ever received a suspicious email, a "Hi Mum" message, or been tempted by an "investment opportunity" that seemed too good to be true—this is the episode you can’t afford to miss. 🎧 Tune in now and arm yourself with the knowledge to fight back! #CyberSecurity #ScamAwareness #Leadership #DigitalSafety #ThelmaAndLouisePodcast

  11. 01/25/2025

    Why Leadership is F****d!

    Thelma & Louise Podcast – Episode 3: Why Leadership is F****d... We’re diving straight into the chaos: skyrocketing complexity, toxic cultures, endless tech demands, and the cost of bad leadership that’s bleeding organisations dry. Want the harsh truth? Bad leaders are the greatest tragedy of the workplace—and the reason your best people keep quitting YOU!. In this no-filter episode, we’ll expose: Why toxic leadership is contagious (and why “the fish rots from the head”). How empathy and human connection—not tech skills—are the real leadership superpowers. The burnout-fueled crisis is scaring the next generation away from management. And, of course, we’re calling out the worst of the worst: firing people via Teams, drowning in pointless meetings, and blaming consultants when it all falls apart. If you’re ready to laugh, cringe, and rethink everything you thought about leadership, this episode’s for you. Leadership in 2025 isn’t just broken—it’s f*cked. Let’s fix it. 🎧 Listen now. #ThelmaAndLouisePodcast #WhyLeadershipIsFucked #LeadershipUnfiltered

  12. 01/06/2025

    Thelma & Louise - Over the Corporate Cliff - Episode 1

    A Podcast for the Bold 🧗‍♀️ 👋 Hey, Corporate Cliffies! Ready to shake things up? 🎙️ Thelma & Louise: Corporate Cliffies is for the brave souls navigating the madness of corporate life. Think: 💼 Juicy leadership fails. 📈 Eye-opening insights. 😂 Humour to make it go down easier. Follow us now and get ready for the ride of your career! 🚗💥 #LeadershipUnfiltered #podcast #psychosocialfails #psychologicalsafety #psychologicalsafetyfail

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Join us, your fearless hosts, as we dive into the uncensored chaos of leadership and corporate life. Thelma & Louise, But Make It Corporate 🚗💼 🚨 Calling all Corporate Cliffies! 🚨 Why Thelma & Louise? Because we’re here to drive straight off the corporate cliff—with serious insights and a side of laughs. Leadership is broken, burnout is real, and we’re not holding back. 🎙️ Deep dives into the juicy chaos of corporate life. 💡 Expect wisdom, wit, and maybe a few WTF moments For savvy listeners called the "Corporate Cliffies" nothing is off-limits. Buckle up, what can go wrong, will!

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