Peace at the Water Cooler

Jan 21 2024 27 mins

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Saranne Segal is a conflict resolution advocate on a mission to create more harmonious workplaces. Peace at the Water Cooler is your go-to podcast for dealing with difficult people, managing toxic behaviours and how to have those tricky conversations with colleagues. With a background as a lawyer and mediator, Saranne brings decades of experience dealing with workplace conflict to each episode as she talks to experts, authors and employees.

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Cultivating Workplace Harmony with Kim Scott: Lessons in Radical Candor

Jan 21 2024 37 mins

In this episode of "Peace at the Water Cooler," we delve into the transformative concept of "Radical Candor" with renowned author, Kim Scott. Join us as Kim shares valuable insights drawn from her experiences at Google, Apple, Qaltrics, Dropbox, and Twitter, providing practical wisdom on leadership, feedback, and fostering a healthy workplace culture.Kim not only imparts profound k

Lengthy Workplace Investigations: the good, the bad & the ugly

Sep 26 2023 17 mins

In this episode, I chat with employment lawyer and Executive Director of Source Workplace, Sean Melbourne. Having been in the industry for over 20 years, Sean brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to our conversation. We discuss the pros and cons of lengthy workplace investigations, including the optimal timeframe, hidden costs and challenges and what workplaces can do to avoid

Leaving a Toxic Workplace on Your Own Terms with Jessica Childress.

Aug 16 2023 29 mins

In this episode, I chat with attorney Jessica Childress, founder of a boutique employment law firm based in Washington, D.C. An advocate of civil rights, especially in the workplace, Jessica is passionate about empowering employees to know where they stand when it comes to psychological safety. We discuss her forthcoming book and e-course, “Peace: Leaving a Toxic Workplace on You

The Song of Significance: An Inspiring Conversation with Seth Godin on Work, Growth, and Harmonious Connections

May 29 2023 36 mins

Join us on "Peace at the Water Cooler" as we dive into an extraordinary conversation with the remarkable Seth Godin. In this episode, we explore the art of effective communication, personal development, and work-life balance.In anticipation of his new book, "The Song of Significance," Seth shares his insights on effective communication, fostering collaboration, and cultivating a ha

The Dream Team: How Diversity and Inclusion Can Boost Your Workplace

Feb 26 2023 29 mins

Welcome to the latest episode of "Peace at the Water Cooler"! I'm excited to chat with Sommer Nisbet, General Manager @ The Dream Collective and an expert on diversity and inclusion. Sommer joins us to share valuable insights on promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, tackling challenges faced by underrepresented groups in leadership, and measuring the impact of diversi

Harassment and bullying - moving from a HR issue to a health & safety one.

Sep 11 2022 20 mins

In this episode, I chat with Dr Jacinta Buchbach, Head of Respect at Work in leadership development. Jacinta has personally suffered from negative and bullying behaviours in the workplace, and she brings these experiences together with her academic training to educate leaders in creating better workplaces, resilience and wellbeing.We discuss how society is at a turning point, with

Why employers should be wooing employees back into the office after COVID.

Aug 02 2022 19 mins

After the unprecedented circumstances of the last two years, working people are on the brink of change once again as offices reopen with full force. Coming out of the work-from-home vacuum, stress levels are skyrocketing. The returning workforce will, on the whole, require assistance and reassurance from their employers on their return to the office.Saranne talks with Lissy Abraham

Talking with Brian Hartzer on how to build engagement with your employees

Jun 30 2022 31 mins

Life is richer when you care about people.Perhaps not something you expect to hear from an Ivy-league career executive and former CEO of Westpac. But that’s what industry leader and author Brian Hartzer believes.Saranne has the pleasure of discussing employee engagement, going back into the office Elon-style, and Brian’s book, The Leadership Star which contains so much practica

How to Deal with Jerks at Work

May 22 2022 26 mins

Have you ever worked with a person so awful that you can hardly bear going to work?Jerks at work are found in most workplaces and can cause all sorts of problems for the company, such as high staff turnover, absenteeism, conflict, and toxic workplaces. For the employee, they commonly cause stress, anxiety, low motivation and a whole host of other issues. Saranne talks with Tessa We