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'The People Performance Podcast', brought to you by industry leading learning & development consultancy T2. Simply put, human performance refers to how people do what they do, and why they do it that way. You'll hear in-depth discussions, captivating stories, practical techniques and interviews with high level guests - All amounting towards a collection of episodes covering new weekly topics that provide you with light bulb moments time and time again. Listen and subscribe to the ultimate resource you need to improve and develop your performance.

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June 15, 2026Episode 722 min

The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Explained

What is really holding your team back from achieving high performance?In this episode of the People Performance Podcast, Bernice Casserly explores Patrick Lencioni's renowned model, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, and uncover why even the most talented leadership teams can struggle to achieve results.We discuss the five key dysfunctions that can derail team performance. Through practical examples and real-world leadership challenges, we explore how these behaviours reduce collaboration, and prevent teams from performing at their best. The episode also examines the importance of vulnerability, healthy debate, accountability, and collective ownership in building high-performing teams and stronger leadership cultures. -----Follow The People Performance Podcast for leadership, culture, and high-performance insights:Instagram: @peopleperformancepodcastTikTok: @peopleperformancepod🎙️ Brought to you by T2 – The People Performance People Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.trans2performance.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: T2 – The People Performance People About the host, Martin Johnson:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans2performance.com/martin-johnson⁠⁠⁠

June 8, 202646 min

Emotional Intelligence: The Leadership Skill That Changes Everything

What separates great communicators from great leaders?In this episode of the People Performance Podcast, Martin Johnson and Claire Gleave (Head of Communications & Business Support at Findel) explore the connection between communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership effectiveness. They discuss why leadership is about more than sharing information; it's about building trust, creating meaningful connections, and helping people feel part of something bigger.The conversation explores the four key elements of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management, and how these skills help leaders communicate more effectively, build stronger relationships, and lead high-performing teams.As workplaces become increasingly complex, we explore why emotional intelligence is becoming one of the most important skills for future leaders.-----Follow The People Performance Podcast for leadership, culture, and high-performance insights:Instagram: @peopleperformancepodcastTikTok: @peopleperformancepod🎙️ Brought to you by T2 – The People Performance People Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.trans2performance.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: T2 – The People Performance People About the host, Martin Johnson:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans2performance.com/martin-johnson⁠⁠⁠

June 1, 202633 min

Effective Meetings: How to Master Your Next One

Why do so many workplace meetings feel unproductive, repetitive, and draining?In this episode of the People Performance Podcast, Rich and Alex explore the real purpose of meetings and what leaders can learn from APPLE when it comes to communication, collaboration, and decision-making. The conversation looks at why many organisations fall into poor meeting habits, how unnecessary meetings impact productivity and engagement, and the leadership behaviours that create more effective team conversations.Rich and Alex discuss the importance of clarity and structure within meetings, alongside practical ways leaders can reduce wasted time and improve communication across teams.If you’re a leader, manager, or business owner looking to improve workplace culture, team performance, and leadership communication, this episode offers practical insights and actionable takeaways you can apply immediately.-----Follow The People Performance Podcast for leadership, culture, and high-performance insights:Instagram: @peopleperformancepodcastTikTok: @peopleperformancepod🎙️ Brought to you by T2 – The People Performance People Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.trans2performance.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: T2 – The People Performance People About the host, Martin Johnson:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans2performance.com/martin-johnson⁠⁠⁠

May 25, 202623 min

The Delegation Dilemma: Why Leaders Struggle to Let Go

Why do so many leaders struggle to delegate effectively?In this episode of the People Performance Podcast, Rich and Scott explore the “Delegation Dilemma” and why delegation is often one of the biggest leadership challenges in modern workplaces. They discuss the common mistakes leaders make when delegating, the impact poor delegation has on trust, accountability, and team performance, and why many managers fall into the trap of either micromanaging or avoiding delegation altogether.If you’re a leader, manager, or business owner looking to improve team performance, reduce overwhelm, and develop stronger leadership habits, this episode offers practical insights and leadership strategies you can apply immediately.-----Follow The People Performance Podcast for leadership, culture, and high-performance insights:Instagram: @peopleperformancepodcastTikTok: @peopleperformancepod🎙️ Brought to you by T2 – The People Performance People Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.trans2performance.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: T2 – The People Performance People About the host, Martin Johnson:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans2performance.com/martin-johnson⁠⁠⁠

May 18, 202630 min

Difficult Conversations at Work: The Leadership Skills Most People Avoid

Why do so many leaders avoid difficult conversations and what’s the impact when they do?In this episode, Bernice and Alex explore the psychology behind difficult conversations at work and why conflict, feedback, and challenge can feel so uncomfortable for leaders and teams. The episode explores concepts such as obnoxious aggression, ruinous empathy, manipulative insincerity, and radical candor, using frameworks including Radical Candor by Kim Scott.If you’re a leader, manager, or professional looking to improve communication, deliver feedback more effectively, and build healthier team dynamics, this episode offers practical insights you can apply immediately.-----Follow The People Performance Podcast for leadership, culture, and high-performance insights:Instagram: @peopleperformancepodcastTikTok: @peopleperformancepod🎙️ Brought to you by T2 – The People Performance People Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.trans2performance.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: T2 – The People Performance People About the host, Martin Johnson:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans2performance.com/martin-johnson⁠⁠⁠

May 11, 202631 min

Optimal Leadership: The Balance Every Leader Needs

What does great leadership really look like and how do you find the right balance? 👈In this episode we explore the concept of optimal leadership and why the biggest challenge for leaders today is balancing results with people. Too much focus on performance can lead to burnout and disengagement, while too much focus on people can impact accountability and long-term results. 🙌🏼If you’re a leader or manager looking to improve performance and build stronger teams, this episode gives you practical insights you can apply immediately. 🎧

May 4, 202647 min

What Great Leadership Looks Like: Values, Behaviour & Impact

What does values-based leadership really look like in practice, and why does it matter for high performance?In this episode, we explore how the best leaders go beyond results and focus on the behaviours and values that drive sustainable success. Because high performance isn’t just about hitting targets, it’s about how those results are achieved and the impact leaders have on their teams.We break down how values shape culture, influence decision-making, and set the standard for performance across an organisation. Plus, we discuss the risks of prioritising outcomes over behaviour, and why that approach can quietly damage teams over time.-----Follow The People Performance Podcast for leadership, culture, and high-performance insights:Instagram: @peopleperformancepodcastTikTok: @peopleperformancepod🎙️ Brought to you by T2 – The People Performance People Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.trans2performance.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: T2 – The People Performance People About the host, Martin Johnson:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans2performance.com/martin-johnson⁠⁠⁠

April 27, 2026Episode 611 min

The Chimp Paradox Explained: How to Manage Your Reactions

Ever felt a sudden rush of frustration in a meeting… or the urge to snap back at feedback?That’s your inner chimp at work.In this episode, we break down the powerful concept from Steve Peters’ The Chimp Paradox and explore how your brain really works under pressure. From emotional reactions to logical thinking, understanding your “chimp” could be the key to better decision-making, stronger relationships, and improved performance at work.If you’re a leader or professional navigating high-pressure environments, this episode will give you tools you can apply immediately.If you want to learn more about the T2 Leading Yourself workshop, find out more here: 👉https://trans2performance.com/leading-yourself -----Follow The People Performance Podcast for leadership, culture, and high-performance insights:Instagram: @peopleperformancepodcastTikTok: @peopleperformancepod🎙️ Brought to you by T2 – The People Performance People Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.trans2performance.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: T2 – The People Performance People About the host, Martin Johnson:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans2performance.com/martin-johnson⁠⁠

April 20, 202626 min

The Truth About High Performance: What Employees Do & Leaders Miss

What does high performance actually look like?In this episode, we challenge the common assumptions around high performance and explore what really drives consistent results in individuals and teams.Because high performance isn’t just about working harder or pushing more.It’s about how you think, behave, and respond under pressure.If you’re looking to move beyond short-term results and build sustainable high performance, this episode will shift your perspective.-----Follow The People Performance Podcast for leadership, culture, and high-performance insights:Instagram: @peopleperformancepodcastTikTok: @peopleperformancepod🎙️ Brought to you by T2 – The People Performance People Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.trans2performance.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: T2 – The People Performance People About the host, Martin Johnson:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans2performance.com/martin-johnson⁠

April 13, 202645 min

What the New Employment Law Really Means for Leaders

The way you manage people is about to be tested. With the Employment Rights Act rolling out in stages, major changes to the workplace are coming. In this episode, Martin Johnson and Rob MacNaught explore what these changes really mean for leaders, and why clarity, consistency, and intentional leadership are now more important than ever. This conversation will help you reflect on whether your management approach is fit for what’s coming next.-----Follow The People Performance Podcast for leadership, culture, and high-performance insights:Instagram: @peopleperformancepodcastTikTok: @peopleperformancepod🎙️ Brought to you by T2 – The People Performance People Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.trans2performance.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: T2 – The People Performance People About the host, Martin Johnson:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans2performance.com/martin-johnson