Ways to Change the Workplace with Prina Shah Prina Shah

That, which is in front of you is your teacher is one of my most cherished sayings. Why? 

Because it holds true in both good and tough times, especially in the workplace (and life, yo!) 

When faced with a lousy manager, a toxic team, or a dreadful company culture, what lies ahead of you becomes your teacher. 

You become aware of what is wrong and what you are willing to tolerate. 

You also gain clarity on what you won't tolerate and what actions you need to take in the future. 

It is crucial to view negative experiences as opportunities for learning and to ask ourselves, "What can I learn from this?" 

Because everything that lies ahead of us has something to teach us, if only we look at it from the right perspective. 

What do you reckon? 



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Welcome to Episode 100 of Ways to Change Your Workplace with moi, Prina Shah. In this special episode, I am joined by my best friend, Jitesh Odedra, for an in depth interview. 
Get ready for some deep and thought-provoking questions as Jitesh takes the reins and dives into my journey and mission to change the workplace. 
Don't miss this milestone episode filled with insights, vulnerability, and a whole lot of love. 
(Bhima Uncle who is referenced with much love has since passed away. He is now free. And my other best friend, Polly, is the BEST!)
Tune in now and join the Ways to Change Your Workplace community on Facebook for more inspiring content. Details below. 



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Ready to discover what it takes to lead a thriving community, meet multiple expectations, and foster an invigorating workplace culture?

Then you'll want to tune into this episode where I candidly chat with the inspiring CEO of the Town of Victoria Park, Anthony Vuleta. 

With his unique leadership style, Anthony believes in listening to his team's feedback to deliver positive outcomes, and his approach to managing multiple bosses (including his wife!) is both humorous and insightful.

Anthony's inherent integrity shines as he shares the importance of care and openness in leadership. His vision extends beyond just the organization, focusing on building capability for an entire industry, thereby helping the community to flourish. 

He talks about how he engaged with his staff during hard times, overcoming career challenges, and the beauty of letting his team take control of their own destiny while providing guidance when necessary.
I also delve into Anthony's advice for aspiring leaders, which is as super practical. 

Whether you're a budding leader or a seasoned executive, Anthony's unique perspectives will surely leave you inspired and informed. 

Do pass on this enlightening discussion.
Listen to my last chat with Anthony where he talks about how he focuses on culture optimisation!Connect with AnthonySupport the showLearn more about your host Prina Shah and the Ways to Change the Workplace Movement!
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Poor Work Cultures and Trauma Bonding With Your Colleagues
If you have uttered any of these statements, you may have a trauma bond with your workplace and your colleagues…
"I know the workplace is toxic, but I can't imagine leaving. We've been through so much together.""I keep hoping things will get better, that they'll appreciate my dedication and hard work eventually.""I can't speak up about the issues because I'm afraid of the consequences. It's like we're all in this together.""Despite the stress, I can't envision myself anywhere else. We've become a sort of dysfunctional family.""I know I'm not happy, but leaving would feel like abandoning ship. We've weathered so much together.""There's a strange camaraderie here, even if it's born out of shared misery. It's hard to let that go."In today's fast-paced and competitive work environments, it is common for individuals to spend more time with their colleagues than with their own families. This can create a unique dynamic where employees form deep connections with their coworkers, often referred to as "workplace families." 
While a positive work culture can foster a sense of belonging and support, a toxic work environment can lead to trauma bonding among colleagues. In this episode, we will explore the concept of trauma bonding in the context of poor work cultures and discuss its impact on individuals and organizations (and I will provide practical ideas to address said issues.)
I have had many people talk to me about this so here is a podcast episode covering:
 The Impact of Poor Work CulturesUnderstanding Trauma BondingShared experiences of adversitySigns of Trauma BondingThe Cycle of Trauma BondingThe Consequences of Trauma BondingBreaking Free from Trauma BondingRecognizing the SignsI have helped many individuals and workplaces to optimise their organisaitonal culture, to create healthier teams and to create the right sub culture if your overall culture is untouchable. 
Here’s to a world without crappy work cultures, without lousy leaders and without toxic teams. It can be done!
You don’t have to suffer at work. You don’t deserve it. 

Below are my details, contact me to address your workplace issues. 
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When you start turning over rocks, you're going to find worms!

Then you need to be strategic with how to address said worms!

When you start turning over rocks, you're gonna find worms.
You are then therefore going to be the problem...


And, ideally, you should be the solution as well.

So in a workplace, often is the case that we will uncover issues.

And, oh my gosh, there will be issues and often people just go to their manager with issues without providing any solutions.

So my recommendation to you is, or my question to you is when you uncover those rocks, you find those worms, are you going to be a part of the problem or are you going to be a part of the solution?

Every time I used to go to my manager with an issue, I'd also have a bit of a solution, at least one or two solutions in my pocket ready to say, hey, I thought about this strategically, and while we have this problem, here are the associated risks with it, here are the potential costs, and this is my solution therefore.

Try it and see how you go!
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Are you ready to catapult your team's problem-solving mindset into the future?

That's precisely what you'll learn to do in our engaging conversation with Steph Clarke, a futurist and facilitator from Melbourne. 
We discuss the concept of futures thinking and its profound implications for the way we view and address issues.


Can you imagine the kind of conversations you could have with a digital replica of a lost loved one? We explore this intriguing idea along with the role of AI, and the pressures of an aging demographic on the workforce. 


We also explore the concept of unretirement and the need for a mentorship and apprenticeship model in the wake of these challenges. 


We dive into the potential of platforms like Slack and Teams in fostering diverse perspectives and promoting innovation through knowledge sharing.


If you are struggling to strike a balance between the past and the future listen in as we discuss the need for a cultural shift in organizations, and how future-thinking can be embedded into their DNA. 


Steph also sheds light on the struggle of maintaining meaningful conversations in life and the workplace, and offers her insights on navigating the dichotomy between the past and the future. 


Get ready for an enlightening discussion that might just redefine your perception of work AND life. It’s a banger of an ep! 


Learn more about Steph:


Steph is known for challenging how things are done. She uses the best bits of facilitation, futures thinking, modern learning, coaching, visual design, human centred design, and a healthy dose of creativity to help organisations elevate their thinking and their learning experiences for the future.


Connect with Steph! 


LinkedIn and the 28 Thursdays website! And Steph’s newsletter. Also check out the Book Club in a Box!!

Check out Black Mirror to see what future thinking is occurring in Charlie Brooker's mind. 


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