The Breakout Room

In this special Q&A episode we had the pleasure of hosting the wonderful Fiorenza Rossini to dive into the complexities of maternity leave and parental returners in the workplace. Fiorenza's expertise and engaging conversation style made her the ideal guest for returning to The Breakout Room for this episode. 

In this episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Motaz Amer, a human rights activist with a special interest in mental health. Motaz shared his personal journey, starting from fleeing war from Yemen at a young age to finding a new home in Northern Ireland. His experiences have fueled his passion for advocating, promoting, and protecting human rights, not just for himself but for others as well. To connect with Motaz and learn more about his work, he can be found on LinkedIn as Motaz Amer. Overall, the episode highlighted the importance of self-awareness, community support, and the power of words in advocating for mental health and human rights. 

As the host of the podcast episode, I had the pleasure of discussing various aspects of supporting LGBTQ+ employees during Pride Month with Roxana Baçian. I appreciated Roxana’s balanced perspective on areas such as the importance of celebrating Pride, creating safe spaces in the workplace, and the role of allies in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals. Roxana cleverly illustrates the roles of inclusive language, pronouns, and open communication. This is one of my favourite conversations so far on the podcast. It underscores the value of empathy, education, and being proactive in creating a more inclusive workplace for all employees.

In this episode of The Breakout Room, I had the pleasure of welcoming back the insightful Camilla Degerth as our guest. Camilla's expertise in managing change and her previous episode on diversity and inclusion made her the perfect person to discuss regenerative leadership. Her ability to engage in meaningful conversations and provide valuable insights always makes for an enriching episode.In this episode we dive in to...Understanding Regenerative Leadership: Camilla explains the systemic nature of regenerative leadership, emphasizing the inclusion of Earth and other stakeholders in decision-making processes.Practical Tips for Regenerative Leadership: Insights on finding allies, building resilience, and creating a culture of trust within organizations are shared, highlighting the importance of purpose and passion in driving this leadership style.Success Stories and Case Studies: Examples of successful companies like Patagonia embracing regenerative leadership principles are discussed, showcasing the impact of this approach.Measuring Success Beyond Financial Metrics: The importance of measuring success in ways beyond financial metrics is explored, offering a more sustainable and impactful approach to leadership.Personal Reflections and Actionable Steps: Camilla and I engage in a thought-provoking discussion, providing practical tips and resources for individuals and organizations interested in exploring regenerative leadership further.Recommended resources:Connect with Camilla on LinkedIn hereThriving: The Breakthrough Movement to Regenerate Nature, Society, and the Economy by Wayne VisserRegenerative Leadership by Giles Hutchins Thank you to all our listeners for sending in questions to The Breakout Room podcast. Your engagement and support are truly appreciated. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more insightful conversations and valuable content.

In this episode of The Breakout Room podcast, I finally had the opportunity of hosting Fiorenza Rossini, an expert in career transitions, podcast host and herself a Mum returning to work after a gorgeous new addition to her family last year. Fiorenza's experience and wonderful perspective on juggling work and family life is why I was determined to get her on the podcast. If you’re a new parent, returning to work (or both!) I definitely recommend you take a listen to Fiorenza's story, insights and advice. You can find more on Fiorenza by visiting her website: Services - InNow (growinnow.com) or connecting on LinkedIn: Fiorenza Rossini, PCC | LinkedIn 

In this special Q&A episode for Mental Health Awareness Month, Tim is joined by the amazing Mandy Murphy.  We dive into listeners questions and stories to provide a few different perspective of workplace wellbeing and mental health.