This podcast is all about helping you to find Ways to Change the Workplace. We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be! Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes. I am Prina Shah, I am a Global Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams. My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures. Thank you for tuning in! Prina (can't wait to share great things with you) Shah
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June 12, 2026Episode 1752 min
175. Tiny Culture Change Series - Ask “What am I normalising here” with Prina Shah
Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch, email me.Say hi!Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck out my website - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
June 5, 2026Episode 17427 min
174. Work Fame, Hesitation Stations and Why Your Career Isn’t Stuck with Leanne Hughes and Prina Shah
In this episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah is joined by facilitator, speaker, author and self-confessed “thought breeder” Leanne Hughes for a deeply honest conversation about boredom at work, visibility, career reinvention, and what it really takes to create meaningful opportunities inside organisations.Leanne shares the story behind her upcoming book Work Fame and why she believes so many people quietly sit in workplaces feeling disengaged, unseen, and stuck in what she calls the “hesitation station”.This conversation explores the difference between simply doing your job and intentionally building a reputation for contribution, curiosity, and service.Together, Prina and Leanne unpack why so many talented people stay hidden at work, the emotional reality of feeling underutilised, and how small acts of visibility can completely reshape a career.This episode is not about ego. It is about agency.It is about recognising that meaningful work often starts when we stop waiting to be noticed and start creating value in ways that feel aligned to who we are.In this episode, Prina and Leanne discuss:• Why boredom at work is often a signal, not a personal failure • The emotional toll of feeling underutilised and disconnected at work • Why changing jobs does not always solve the problem • Leanne’s concept of the “hesitation station” and how people get stuck there • What “work fame” actually means — and why it is not about self-promotion • How workshops, contribution and visibility accelerated Leanne’s corporate career • Why confidence is built through action, not thinking • The difference between “thought leadership” and “thought breeding” • Why service, curiosity and conversations create more opportunities • The role of relationships and visibility in career growth • Introverts, visibility and the myth that only extroverts get ahead • How small workplace behaviours create cut-through and trust • Why people quietly crave recognition, opportunity and impact • The future of internal influencers and employee advocacyKey insight from Leanne:“You can sit on the hesitation station for years. Sometimes the most important thing is simply getting on a train — any train — and creating movement.”Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch, email me.Say hi!Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck out my website - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
May 29, 2026Episode 17343 min
173. Legacy, Energy & Letting Go: What It Really Takes to Lead Meaningfully with Digby Scott and Prina Shah
In this cross-over episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace and Dig Deeper, Prina Shah sits down with leadership expert Digby Scott for a deeply reflective conversation on legacy, energy management, and what it truly means to lead with intention.Connect with Digby!What starts as a shared connection through a former mentor quickly evolves into a rich discussion on impact - not as something distant or end-of-career, but something we shape daily through our decisions, behaviours, and leadership.Together, Prina and Digby unpack the hidden drivers behind fulfilment at work, the gap many high-performing leaders feel, and the practical ways we can shift from reactive, overloaded working to intentional, meaningful contribution.In This Episode, We DiscussWhy “legacy” isn’t about the end of your career - it’s about everyday decisionsThe hidden “gap” many high-performing leaders feel (and why it exists)Moving from ambition to meaning in your workHow your “North Star” shapes better decision-makingEnergy management vs time management - and why it mattersPractical ways to stay present in back-to-back workdaysThe risk of over-dependence on leaders (and how to break it)Why many leaders become bottlenecks (ego, systems, and structure)Creating self-sufficient, high-performing teamsThe shift from individual heroics to collective successThe importance of reflection, self-coaching, and intentional leadership Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch, email me.Say hi!Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck out my website - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
May 22, 2026Episode 1721 min
172. Tiny Culture Change - Celebrate Growth Before Results with Prina Shah
In this short but powerful episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah explores why workplaces often celebrate outcomes while overlooking the growth that made those outcomes possible.Results matter - but they are usually lag indicators. If leaders only recognise the final achievement, people quickly learn that effort, learning, experimentation, and progress do not count unless they produce immediate success.Prina shares a practical culture shift leaders can implement this week: recognising how people are improving, not just what they have achieved.This episode highlights how acknowledging behavioural shifts, emotional regulation, learning, and progress creates psychologically safer workplaces where people feel more confident to experiment, take smart risks, and continue developing.In this episode, Prina explores:Why results are lagging indicatorsThe hidden risk of only rewarding outcomesHow recognition shapes workplace behaviourPractical examples of recognising growth in real timeThe connection between growth recognition and psychological safetyWhy learning cultures outperform fear culturesSmall leadership behaviours that create long-term culture changeKey TakeawayWhen leaders celebrate growth, not just outcomes, people become more willing to learn, adapt, and contribute openly.Recognition is not only about achievement. It is also about progress.Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch, email me.Say hi!Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck out my website - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
May 15, 2026Episode 16828 min
171. Trusting Your Gut More - On Intuition - with Dr Vish Ramakonar and Prina Shah
In this episode of Ways to Change The Workplace, Prina Shah is joined by Dr Vish Ramakonar for a fascinating and thought-provoking conversation on something many leaders feel - but rarely trust enough:Your gut instinct.This episode steps outside traditional workplace conversations and dives into the intersection of intuition, neuroscience, leadership, and decision-making.If you’ve ever thought “I knew that was the right call… why didn’t I trust myself?” — this one is for you.Connect with Dr Vish and Resources MentionedHeartMath InstituteNeuroChange SolutionsDr Joe Dispenza’s work on coherence and brain statesWhat This Episode ExploresPrina and Vish unpack the science and practicality behind intuition, including:Why so many high-performing leaders regret not trusting their gutThe neuroscience behind intuition and decision-makingThe role of the heart (yes, the heart) in influencing brain functionWhat “coherence” and “homeostasis” actually mean—and why they matterHow stress, fear, and overwhelm distort your thinkingThe difference between intuition and fear-based reactionsWhy workplaces often discourage intuitive decision-makingHow to balance gut instinct with data and evidencePractical tools to access clearer thinking and better decisionsKey Insight“The brain thinks, but the heart knows.” Research from the HeartMath Institute shows that:The heart sends more signals to the brain than the brain sends to the heartWhen you’re calm, grateful, and centred → your brain performs betterWhen you’re stressed or reactive → your thinking becomes impairedYour body may know before your mind catches up.Types of IntuitionVish breaks intuition into three types:Implicit Intuition Learned patterns from past experience (e.g. a nurse sensing something is wrong)Energetic Intuition Sensitivity to environmental signals (e.g. animals before natural disasters)Non-Local Intuition Deep, unexplainable knowing (e.g. sensing something is wrong with a loved one)Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch, email me.Say hi!Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck out my website - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
May 8, 2026Episode 17043 min
170. Leading Change When Change Is Constant with Mel Loy and Prina Shah
In this episode, Prina Shah sits down with Mel Loy to unpack what it really takes to lead change in today’s workplace - where change is no longer occasional, it’s constant.Mel Loy – Let’s Chatter Mo MatterPrina Shah – Ways to Change The Workplace PodcastThis is not a surface-level conversation about comms plans and training sessions. It’s a deep dive into the human side of change - from psychological contracts and leadership pressure, to why most change efforts fail without genuine leadership buy-in.They explore the reality that leaders are now expected to be more than decision-makers - they are listeners, translators, sense-makers, and sometimes even counsellors.If you’ve ever felt like change is harder than it should be, this episode explains why- and what to do differently.In This Episode, We DiscussWhy change is now BAU (business as usual) The impact of AI, technology, and shifting workforce expectations The evolving psychological contract between employees and employers Why leadership today is harder than ever before The 5 key elements of change management: Communication Training Governance Stakeholder engagement Leadership Why leadership - not comms - is the real driver of change success The difference between communication vs stakeholder engagement Cognitive dissonance vs cognitive resonance in leaders Creating safe spaces during change Why generic messaging fails - and personalised communication matters The importance of consultation periods (and when they’re done badly) Psychosocial risk laws in Australia and poor change management consequences Why trust + change readiness determines success The SCARF model applied to change Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch, email me.Say hi!Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck out my website - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
May 1, 2026Episode 16931 min
169. Imagination at Work: Why The Future Belongs to the Curious with Liz Rider and Prina Shah
In this episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah is joined by organisational psychologist, executive coach, and global leadership advisor Liz Ryder for a powerful conversation on curiosity, imagination, and the future of work.They explore why curiosity is no longer a “nice-to-have” but a critical leadership capability in a fast-changing, AI-driven world. From the decline of creativity over time to the dominance of short-term thinking in organisations, this episode challenges leaders to rethink how they work, lead, and learn.Connect with LizSir Ken Robinson’s TED TalkWhat You’ll LearnWhy curiosity is a competitive advantage in today’s workplaceHow traditional systems (education + work) suppress creativityThe tension between firefighting vs. future thinkingWhy imagination is essential for strategy and innovationHow AI can both limit and support human creativityWhat a truly curious workplace culture looks likeThe shift from “know-it-all” to “learn-it-all” culturesWhy human-centric leadership will define future successSend Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch, email me.Say hi!Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck out my website - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
April 24, 2026Episode 16847 min
168. Rethinking Change: Leadership, Trust & the Reality of Constant Transformation with Doug Wolfson and Janine Ellison
Rethinking Change: Leadership, Trust & the Reality of Constant TransformationRethink Change Conference 2026More about The Rethink Change Founders Doug Wolfson and Janine EllisonIn this episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah is joined by Doug Wolfson and Janine Ellison, founders of Rethink Change - a conference and community built to bring change practitioners together.What started as a post-lockdown idea over a glass of wine has grown into a thriving ecosystem of learning, connection, and real-world change insights.This conversation dives deep into why change feels heavier than ever, the emotional realities behind it, and what organisations consistently get wrong -especially after go-live.From leadership alignment to human-centred design, from psychological safety to the relentless pace of transformation, this episode is a must-listen for anyone working in or leading change.In This Episode, We Discuss:The origin story of Rethink Change and why community matters more than ever How COVID reshaped change - and why hybrid is here to stay The evolving themes in change: → Psychological safety → Psychosocial risk → AI → The relentless volume of change Why change is an emotional trigger, not just a business process The real reason people resist change (hint: it’s fear and uncertainty) Why change managers must be involved early - not as a tick-box The tension (and partnership) between project managers vs change managers Why go-live is NOT the finish line The hidden failure: poor expectation management, not failed change The importance of leader-led change and authentic belief Human-centred design and why most organisations still get it wrong The impact of poorly managed change on trust and future initiatives Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch, email me.Say hi!Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck out my website - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
April 17, 2026Episode 1672 min
167. Tiny Culture Change - Stop Outsourcing Feedback: The Leadership Contract No One Talks About with Prina Shah
In this short, sharp culture drop, Prina Shah challenges a common leadership habit that quietly erodes trust: outsourcing feedback.When leaders avoid difficult conversations and pass them to HR or others, they send two unintended messages — I can’t handle hard things and you can’t trust me.This episode is a direct call to action: If you lead people, giving feedback is not optional. It’s the job.Prina breaks down a simple, practical way to approach feedback conversations with clarity, ownership, and respect — without overcomplicating it or hiding behind process.Practical Framework SharedWhen something is off, keep it simple:Here’s what I’m seeingHere’s the impactHere’s what needs to changeThen pause… and listenReflection QuestionWhere are you avoiding a conversation you know you need to have?And what message is that avoidance sending to your team?Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch, email me.Say hi!Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck out my website - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
April 10, 2026Episode 16618 min
166. Small Town Business: When the Boss Is the Culture with Simone Pickering and Prina Shah
In this episode, I’m joined again by Simone Pickering, HR consultant and founder of The People & Culture Office, to unpack a reality many small town businesses don’t want to admit:Sometimes the culture is the business owner.And in regional and small town settings, that impact is even stronger.We explore what happens when leadership style, personality, and long-standing habits define the entire workplace culture — and why this often leads to stagnation, turnover, and growth ceilings.This is a conversation about self-awareness, hard truths, and what it really takes to shift culture when it’s deeply personal.In This Episode, We DiscussWhy culture in small towns is often shaped by one dominant leaderWhat happens when businesses don’t evolve beyond the founderThe connection between leadership personality and employee experienceWhy employees leave (and it’s not always about money)The defensiveness that blocks culture changeWhy compliance and policies don’t fix retentionThe myth of perks (bonuses, trips) as engagement strategiesThe gap between leadership perception vs employee realityWhy many small businesses stall at 10–15 employeesWhy culture only becomes a priority when business conditions changeAbout the Guest: Simone Pickering - Founder, The People & Culture OfficeSimone is a Kalgoorlie-based HR consultant working with businesses across regional WA. She helps leaders build practical, human-centred cultures that support retention, performance, and long-term success.🔗 Website: https://thepeopleandcultureoffice.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/simone-pickering-mahri-a03954134Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch, email me.Say hi!Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck out my website - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah
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