Questions Worth Asking

#20 What did we like, learn, lack and long for in Season 2?

In this final episode of Season 2, Priya and John demonstrate the 4 L's retrospect tool by looking back at Season 2.  They discuss how they may be heading towards separate paths with where they want QWA to go (watch this space).  They also appeal to leaders who don't invest time in looking back and capturing learnings by presenting the value and potential benefits of this retrospect tool as a way of bringing teams together.

A great episode for leaders looking for a practical demonstration of how to run a retrospect session.

#19 Are we in a meeting or are we being met?

In this episode Priya and John are joined by Katherine Woods from Meeting Magic to talk about the difference between being in a meeting and meeting each other as human beings.

As painfully predictable as meetings can be, Katherine offers us hope that there is a different way to meet each other as people and highlights the practical business value.

#18 Are you treating the patient or the disease?

In this episode Priya and John take a step out of the world of work and social change and visit the world of health coaching.  We are joined by Jennie Kruze, Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach who offers us some poignant questions about whether we are treating the patient or the disease when we intervene with clients.  A great episode for those interested in their own health and want to take a more wholistic approach.

#17 What does humble leadership look like for you? (Part 2)

In this episode Priya and John continue the conversation with Ed and Peter Schein to explore the relevance of Humble Leadership in today’s digital age.  We discuss the importance of emotionally engaging experiences at work and the magic of Silicon Valley. This is the second of a two part episode.

#16 What does humble leadership look like for you? (Part 1)

In this episode Priya and John are joined by the legendary Peter and Ed Schein to talk about their new book ‘Humble Leadership’. Ed and Peter talk us through the main themes in the book and Ed showcases how starting with what leaders worry about can be a great starting point for exploring humble leadership. This is the first of a two part episode.

#15 What's the overlap between Personal and Professional Development?

In this episode Priya and John are joined by International Organisational Development expert Phil Mix for a raw and open conversation about how all professional development is really personal development. The episode takes a deep and honest look at what it takes to step in and do your own work. A deeply touching experience for both Priya and John

#14 Why do big life transitions demand that we let go and mourn?

In this episode John takes the driving seat to interview Priya on her work coaching people through transitions.  Drawing heavily on the work of William Bridges this episode is a deep dive into the stages of transition and highlights where people can get stuck.  We aim to be useful to anyone going through transition and so this episode contains 3 practical tools from Bridges to help you navigate your way through in your own time (there are no short cuts :)

#13 Are we having the conversation we need to be having?

In this episode Priya and John are joined by International Knowledge Management Guru David Gurteen to explore what it takes to have a real conversation.  A thoughtful episode for those interested in the Emerging field of conversational leadership 

#12 What makes it so hard to talk about difference?

In this episode Priya and John get stuck into why we find it so difficult to talk about difference in a real and meaningful way.  They offer you 'Questions Worth Asking' yourself about your own diversity story and talk about their own raw experiences of race and white privilege.

 

#11 What have we got planned for Season 2?

Hurrah we made it to Season 2!  Thanks for all your feedback, love and support for Season 1 :)

In this episode, Priya and John welcome you back to Season 2.  What happens when OD practitioners feel mischievous? You will find out....!