People Soup

People Soup
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A podcast exploring work, leadership, and being human through real conversations — grounded in behavioural science and full of practical ideas you can apply straight away.

  1. Quick Spoon: Three questions before you take action

    14h ago

    Quick Spoon: Three questions before you take action

    We often assume that if we're not taking action, the problem must be motivation. But what if there's more to it than that? In this Quick Spoon, Ross reflects on a practical framework shared by organisational psychologist Dr Joe Gray, based on the work of Professor Sharon Parker. Before judging ourselves for not following through, Joe suggests asking three simple questions: Can I do it?Do I have a reason to do it?Do I have the energy to do it? Together, they offer a more compassionate and practical way of understanding what's getting in the way. Something to Reflect On Think about one thing you've been putting off. Then ask yourself: Can I do it?Do I have a reason to do it?Do I have the energy to do it? Which answer reveals the real barrier? Listen to the Full Episode Powering Workplace Proactivity with Dr Joanne Gray

    2 min
  2. Quick Spoon: Proactivity might not be what you think

    3d ago

    Quick Spoon: Proactivity might not be what you think

    What does it really mean to be proactive? In this Quick Spoon, Ross reflects on a key insight from his conversation with business psychologist and author, Dr Joanne Gray. Many organisations say they want proactive employees, but we often confuse proactivity with simply being helpful or saying yes to every request. Jo explains that real proactivity is different. It's about spotting opportunities to improve things, taking initiative, and creating positive change before someone asks you to. Ross explores the difference between reacting to what's already happening and making space to shape what happens next. Something to Reflect On Am I spending most of my time responding to what's already happening... ...or am I creating even a small amount of change for the future? Listen to the Full Episode Powering Workplace Proactivity with Dr Joanne Gray People Soup: Real conversations about work, leadership, and being human — grounded in behavioural science, with practical ideas you can actually use. If this episode resonated with you, please consider following People Soup, leaving a rating or review, or sharing it with someone who might find it useful. Every recommendation helps more people discover practical, evidence-based conversations about work, leadership and being human. Full episode - Powering workplace proactivity with Dr Joe Gray – on Apple PodcastsFind Joe on InstagramThe Progress Lab | We’re on a mission to make workplaces work better, helping people & organisations unleash their potential.Connect with Joe on LinkedInJoe's website - Powering ProactivityJoe's Book - Powering Workplace Proactivity Visit Ross' Website. Connect with Ross on LinkedIn People Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian life He's now also on Bluesky The People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

    2 min
  3. Quick Spoon: Four words that changed everything

    5d ago

    Quick Spoon: Four words that changed everything

    Sometimes the people closest to us can see things we've become blind to. In this Quick Spoon, Ross reflects on a powerful moment from his conversation with organisational psychologist Dr Joanne Gray. After years in a demanding corporate role, Joe made the decision to leave. When she shared the news with her Dad, his response was immediate: "Thank God for that." Those four words revealed something important. While Joe had been pushing on, those closest to her had already noticed the impact that work was having on her wellbeing. This Quick Spoon explores perspective, self-awareness, and the value of having people in our lives who are willing to tell us the truth when we need to hear it. Something to reflect upon Who are the people in your life who tell you the truth when you need to hear it? And when was the last time you listened? Listen to the Full Episode Powering Workplace Proactivity with Dr Joanne Gray People Soup: Real conversations about work, leadership, and being human — grounded in behavioural science, with practical ideas you can actually use. If this episode resonated with you, please consider following People Soup, leaving a rating or review, or sharing it with someone who might find it useful. Every recommendation helps more people discover practical, evidence-based conversations about work, leadership and being human. Full episode - Powering workplace proactivity with Dr Joe Gray – on Apple PodcastsFind Joe on InstagramThe Progress Lab | We’re on a mission to make workplaces work better, helping people & organisations unleash their potential.Connect with Joe on LinkedInJoe's website - Powering ProactivityJoe's Book - Powering Workplace Proactivity Visit Ross' Website. Connect with Ross on LinkedIn People Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian life He's now also on Bluesky The People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

    1 min
  4. Quick Spoon: The signs you might be ignoring

    Jun 22

    Quick Spoon: The signs you might be ignoring

    What happens when your body starts telling you something you don't want to hear? In this Quick Spoon, Ross reflects on a moment from his conversation with business psychologist, consultant and author, Dr Joe Gray. While working in a demanding corporate role, Jo began experiencing a persistent "flicky eye". What seemed like a minor irritation turned out to be a sign that something deeper was going on. It's a reminder that warning signs don't always arrive as a crisis. Sometimes they show up as tension, disrupted sleep, irritability, or a feeling of being permanently switched on. Ross explores how easy it is to normalise these signals and offers a simple reflection to help us pay attention before small signs become bigger problems. Something to Reflect On What signal might your body be sending you that you've stopped paying attention to? Listen to the Full Episode Powering Workplace Proactivity with Dr Joanne Gray via the link below! People Soup: Real conversations about work, leadership, and being human — grounded in behavioural science, with practical ideas you can actually use. If this episode resonated with you, please consider following People Soup, leaving a rating or review, or sharing it with someone who might find it useful. Every recommendation helps more people discover practical, evidence-based conversations about work, leadership and being human. Full episode - Powering workplace proactivity with Dr Joe Gray – on Apple PodcastsFind Joe on InstagramThe Progress Lab | We’re on a mission to make workplaces work better, helping people & organisations unleash their potential.Connect with Joe on LinkedInJoe's website - Powering ProactivityJoe's Book - Powering Workplace Proactivity Visit Ross' Website. Connect with Ross on LinkedIn People Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian life He's now also on Bluesky The People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

    2 min
  5. Powering Workplace Proactivity with Dr Joanne Gray

    Jun 17

    Powering Workplace Proactivity with Dr Joanne Gray

    What happens when success no longer feels quite right? In this episode of People Soup, Ross speaks with organisational psychologist, consultant and author Dr Joanne Gray. Joe shares the story of a major career transition that took her from a senior corporate leadership role into the world of business psychology and consulting. Along the way, she reflects on the warning signs she experienced, the role of values in shaping career decisions, and the moment she realised something had to change. The conversation then explores Joe's work on workplace proactivity – what it really means, why organisations often struggle to create the conditions for it, and how leaders can unintentionally shut it down. You'll also hear a simple and practical framework that can help us think about taking action when something matters. In this episode Joanne's journey from corporate leadership to organisational psychologyRecognising the signs of exhaustion and burnoutWhat happens when workplace culture no longer aligns with your valuesWhy proactivity is more than simply being helpfulThe difference between reactive and proactive workWhy proactivity can sometimes become another workplace demandThe Can Do, Reason To, Energised To frameworkLeadership, psychological safety and fairnessJoanne's walk-on music choice A question to reflect on When you're considering a change, taking initiative or speaking up, ask yourself: Can I do it?Do I have a reason to do it?Do I have the energy to do it? Walk-on Music Everybody's Free (To Feel Good) – Rozalla People Soup: Real conversations about work, leadership, and being human — grounded in behavioural science, with practical ideas you can actually use. If this episode resonated with you, please consider following People Soup, leaving a rating or review, or sharing it with someone who might find it useful. Every recommendation helps more people discover practical, evidence-based conversations about work, leadership and being human. Find Joe on InstagramThe Progress Lab | We’re on a mission to make workplaces work better, helping people & organisations unleash their potential.Connect with Joe on LinkedInJoe's Book - Powering Workplace Proactivity Visit Ross' Website. Connect with Ross on LinkedIn People Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian life He's now also on Bluesky The People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

    28 min
  6. Quick Spoon: Pressure reveals what's running us

    Jun 15

    Quick Spoon: Pressure reveals what's running us

    Pressure has a way of revealing patterns we'd rather not see. Defensiveness.Control.Avoidance.Reactivity. But these experiences aren't signs that we've failed. They're opportunities to notice what's driving our behaviour. In this Quick Spoon, Ross explores one of the central ideas behind psychological flexibility: once we notice what's running us, we create the possibility of choosing differently. And that's where leadership begins. Key Quote "Pressure doesn't reveal who we are. Pressure reveals what's running us."Reflection Questions The next time you feel pressure building: What is driving me right now? And what matters here? People Soup: Real conversations about work, leadership, and being human — grounded in behavioural science, with practical ideas you can actually use. If this episode resonated with you, please consider following People Soup, leaving a rating or review, or sharing it with someone who might find it useful. Every recommendation helps more people discover practical, evidence-based conversations about work, leadership and being human. Why good leaders go off track - A People Soup special #1 - People SoupLeadership beyond autopilot - The McIntosh ACT Leadership Framework Visit Ross' Website. Connect with Ross on LinkedIn People Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian life He's now also on Bluesky The People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

    1 min
  7. Quick Spoon: Let your light shine

    Jun 12

    Quick Spoon: Let your light shine

    Starting a new role, joining a new team or entering a different culture can be unsettling. The expectations feel different. The responses you receive aren't what you expected. And sometimes, without realising it, you start holding back. In this Quick Spoon, Ross explores a common misunderstanding about adaptability. It's not about becoming smaller or suppressing what matters to you. It's about finding a way to express what matters in a way that fits the context. Reflection Questions Where are you currently holding back more than you'd like? What's one small way you could contribute more visibly this week? People Soup: Real conversations about work, leadership, and being human — grounded in behavioural science, with practical ideas you can actually use. If this episode resonated with you, please consider following People Soup, leaving a rating or review, or sharing it with someone who might find it useful. Every recommendation helps more people discover practical, evidence-based conversations about work, leadership and being human. Why good leaders go off track - A People Soup special #1 - People SoupLeadership beyond autopilot - The McIntosh ACT Leadership Framework Visit Ross' Website. Connect with Ross on LinkedIn People Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian life He's now also on Bluesky The People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

    1 min
  8. Quick Spoon: Avoidance rarely feels like avoidance

    Jun 10

    Quick Spoon: Avoidance rarely feels like avoidance

    Avoidance Rarely Feels Like Avoidance Most workplace avoidance isn't dramatic. It's the difficult conversation that gets pushed into next week. And then the week after. In this Quick Spoon, Ross explores one of the most common patterns he sees in leadership and the workplace: avoiding discomfort while convincing ourselves we're waiting for the right moment, more information or greater certainty. The challenge? Discomfort often grows when left unattended. Reflection Question What's one conversation you've been postponing? And what's the smallest possible step you could take today? People Soup: Real conversations about work, leadership, and being human — grounded in behavioural science, with practical ideas you can actually use. If this episode resonated with you, please consider following People Soup, leaving a rating or review, or sharing it with someone who might find it useful. Every recommendation helps more people discover practical, evidence-based conversations about work, leadership and being human. Why good leaders go off track - A People Soup special #1 - People SoupLeadership beyond autopilot - The McIntosh ACT Leadership Framework Visit Ross' Website. Connect with Ross on LinkedIn People Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian life He's now also on Bluesky The People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

    1 min
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A podcast exploring work, leadership, and being human through real conversations — grounded in behavioural science and full of practical ideas you can apply straight away.

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  • Creator
    People Soup
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Clean
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