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What if workplace culture isn't something your company has - but something it does every day?In this episode of Vivowire, Barbara Booras sits down with organizational development expert, executive coach, and author Melissa Daimler to explore what workplace culture really means, why so many organizations get it wrong, and how leaders can intentionally build cultures that evolve over time.They discuss:• Why culture is more than values and office perks• The "Human Operating System" every organization has• Why leaders struggle with clarity and consistency• How AI is reshaping workplace culture• Common myths about employee experience and leadershipBe sure to follow Barbara and Melissa on LinkedIn:👉 Barbara Booras: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarabooras/👉 Melissa Daimler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadaimler/If you're passionate about leadership, workplace culture, and building organizations that thrive through change, this conversation is for you.👇 Follow for more conversations on leadership, workplace culture, AI, and the employee experience.

What does it really take to lead through the biggest workplace transformation in decades?In this episode of Vivowire, Barbara Booras sits down with futurist, bestselling author, and leadership expert Jacob Morgan to unpack the realities of AI, employee experience, and the future of work.Rather than chasing headlines, Jacob explores how leaders can navigate uncertainty, invest in people alongside technology, and build organizations that are ready for what's next.They discuss:• Why the AI transition is the real challenge - not the destination• How leaders should respond to workplace trends (not just follow them)• The Eight Laws of Employee Experience• Why investing in people matters as much as investing in AI• How to avoid performative AI and preserve critical thinking• The leadership skills that will matter most in an AI-powered workplaceBe sure to follow Barbara and Jacob on LinkedIn:👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarabooras/👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobmorgan8/Learn more from Jacob:📖 Eight Laws of Employee Experience: https://8exlaws.com📰 Future of Work Newsletter: https://futureofworknewsletter.com👥 Future of Work Leaders: https://futureofworkleaders.comIf you're thinking about AI, leadership, employee experience, or how to build a future-ready workplace, this conversation is packed with practical ideas and fresh perspectives.👇 Follow for more conversations on culture, leadership, and the employee experience.

Why do so many people lose themselves at work – and what does it take to rebuild confidence?In this episode of Vivowire, Barbara Booras sits down with communications expert and author Advita Patel to explore confidence, inclusion, and the hidden forces shaping workplace culture.They discuss:Why confidence isn’t about being loudThe bias against quiet leadersWhat’s really happening with DEI in 2026Simple leadership behaviours that create belongingHow to build your own “personal board of directors”Be sure to follow Barbara and Advita on LinkedIn:👉 Barbara Booras 👉 Advita PatelCheck out Advita's podcast, Decoding Confidence:👉 https://decodingconfidence.podbean.com/

What really drives performance at work, and why do so many organizations still get it wrong?In this episode of Vivowire, Barbara Booras talks with bestselling author and workplace culture expert Bruce Daisley to explore the science and psychology behind better work. Drawing on his experience at Google and Twitter, Bruce shares why culture – not strategy – is often the true driver of success.If you care about building a more connected, resilient, and human workplace, this episode is packed with insights you can apply immediately.

On this week's episode of The Employee Experience podcast, Gillian speaks was delighted to be joined by Workvivo’s Eleanor O'Mahony where they discussed all things internal comms & employee experience with the comms rebel herself Advita Patel.Advita is one of only 600 chartered communications professionals in the UK, she is a seasoned expert in the field of internal comms and employee experience. As a founder of CommsRebel, she's helped numerous organizations cultivate inclusive cultures where employees can thrive.  Advita also just wrote a book called Building a culture of Inclusivity. 

In this week's episode, Gillian talks to Carolyn Hilbig and Manette Norman. Together they have developed a psychological safety playbook.  The book is a practical guide for implementing psychological safety in the workplace based on their own experiences and those of their clients.Both Caroline and Manette's ambition is to create psychologically safe workplaces around the globe.What is psychological safety? Team psychological safety is a shared belief held by members of a team that it's okay to take risks, to express their ideas and concerns, to speak up with questions, and to admit mistakes, all without fear of negative consequences. ( HBR) Psychological safety is a cornerstone of inclusive leadership. Teams that feel more psychologically safe are more innovative, productive, and resilient.

John is the CEO of Healthy Place to Work, he has spent most of his working life consulting with multinational organizations in the area of trust, health, and well-being. John led the Great Places to Work Institute in Ireland for 10 years. John has recently written a book called "Make Work Healthy" with Michael J Burchell On this week's episode, Gillian speaks to John about the vital role leaders play in creating a healthy workplace.  John also shares stories from organizations that have created world-class practices to make work sustainably healthy and who achieve high performance through a consistent focus on workforce and workplace health. John also explains on the podcast what a salutogenic or pathogenic workplace is.In the book, I loved the statement “What if leaders seriously entertained the idea that higher performance is a result of business organizing around their people rather than people having to organize around the business Tune in :) &  Leaders should see themselves as energy converters “

This week on the Employee Experience Podcast Gillian French and Gideon Pridor speak to Caz Meech, Global Head of Internal Communications at Keyloop.