Social Enterprise, is hosted by Anita Shimazu, a passionate human resources professional. The podcast delves into contemporary organisational themes and their intersection with social and personal challenges. With a focus on enabling people to reach their fullest potential, each episode celebrates the humanistic workplace and the importance of continuous learning for career development.
Listeners can look forward to guest speakers sharing their inspiring stories, as well as Anita’s self-reflections and professional insights. Designed to fit into your busy schedule, episodes are brief and perfect for listening during your daily commute or while taking a break.
Join Anita on this journey to explore different focus areas in each episode. Stay up to date with new episodes as they drop by clicking follow or subscribe. If you find the content valuable, please share it with colleagues, family, and friends!
Original music by PineAppleMusic
Podcast artwork by Kelly McCann https://www.kellymccann.co.uk/illustrating
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In this episode, we delve into the topic of belonging in the workplace and why strong DEI policies don't always translate into people feeling like they belong, and organisations benefitting from this important aspect of inclusion.
Troy Roderick, a DEI strategist and founder of Troy Roderick and Partners joins the podcast to share his insights into the difference between fitting in and true belonging. He explains why policy is only the floor and how belonging is built through everyday interactions. We explore psychological safety, the impact of hybrid on connection and isolation and practical actions anyone can take to build belonging at work
Whether you are a people leader, HR professional or someone that wants to foster a sense of belonging in the workplace, this episode has something for everyone.
Links
Troy Roderick - https://www.troyroderick.com/
15 Sept 2026
Name It to Tame It: Leading Through Fear
Fear is universal and feels like it is showing up more than ever in a world of constant change and uncertainty.
In this episode we welcome back Monica Browning, founder of Courage Through Coaching and experienced life and leadership coach, where she invites us to reframe fear entirely, not as a wall to get past but a doorway. She explains the neuroscience behind why living out of alignment with our values registers in our brain as a threat, what 'fear-aware' leadership looks like and why courage is not about being fearless. Monica shows listeners how to name their fear, locate it in the body, and choose from values—not panic.
Whether you are leading through uncertainty or just trying to make decisions without complete clarity, this episode offers an insightful new lens of fear and the powerful shift to move forward with fear.
Monica Browning and Courage Through Coaching
https://www.couragethroughcoaching.com/
Discovering your North Star: The Importance of Core Values
https://socialenterpriseau.podbean.com/e/discovering-your-north-star-the-importance-of-core-values
18 Aug 2026
Matrescence: Rewired Purpose
Anita is back - and a lot has changed! After becoming a mum navigating matrescence, she returns to the podcast rewired, with a deeper sense of purpose and conviction that being human at work, or otherwise, matters more than ever.
In this solo episode, she shares the raw reality of identity reinvention, the contraction of loving your new life whilst grieving who you were, whilst holding herself accountable to her values . It's honest, relatable and the perfect reintroduction to what Social Enterprise is all about.
If you have ever felt like you're figuring out who you are and what is important to you at the same time, this episode is for you.
25 Feb 2025
Family Friendly Workplaces: Fostering Gender Equality and Inclusive Culture
In this episode we delve into the topic of gender equality in the workplace, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by working parents and caregivers.
Kiri Stejko, Chief Operating Officer of Parents at Work and Family Friendly Workplaces, joins the podcast to share her invaluable insights from over a decade-long career dedicated to improving family inclusion in the workplace. Through Kiri's expertise and experience, listeners can gain an understanding of how forward-thinking organisations are redefining parental leave, embracing flexible work policies, and cultivating environments that not only encourage family discussions and support mental health, but illustrate the significant business benefits of fostering a family-inclusive culture.
Whether you're a senior leader, HR professional, or an employee with caring responsibilities, this episode offers profound insights into creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. Discover how embracing these practices not only enhances employee engagement and retention but also contributes to broader social change and gender equity.
Links
Parents at Work and Family Friendly Workplaces - https://parentsatwork.com.au/
Parents at Work Benchmark Assessment - https://members.workfamilyhub.com.au/ffw-certification-application-form-0?__hstc=135964326.74f3b9cfaceeb4f88499dfdb7653d1f5.1724135987897.1724135987897.1724135987897.1&__hssc=135964326.2.1739172096304&__hsfp=3916263830
28 Jan 2025
Project Placed: Why Mindset and Community Matters for Job Seekers
In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Project Placed, an Australian charity. They offer free career coaching and mental health support for job seekers, where some people are finding themselves out of employment for a longer period of time than expected or looking to re-enter the workforce in a time of economic downturn.
Ant Cohen, CEO and founder of Project Placed, joins the podcast to talk about the unique service they provide. Ant shares his personal experience of redundancy as the catalyst to set up the charity several years ago, and sheds light on how Project Placed aids job seekers in resume and job search strategies, and the importance of providing their clients mindset support and building a sense of community to regain self-confidence and align their careers with personal values.
Whether you’re someone looking for work or interested in support-driven social enterprises, this episode provides invaluable insights into an inspiring organisation that is making a difference.
Links
Project Placed
https://projectplaced.org.au/
Episode - The New Era of Recruitment: Levyl Up Talent Acquisition (Sarah Bolitho)
https://socialenterpriseau.podbean.com/e/the-new-era-of-recruitment-levyl-up-talent-acquisition
Episode - Weathering the Storm: Navigating Redundancy with Resillience
https://socialenterpriseau.podbean.com/e/weathering-the-storm-navigating-redundancy-with-resilience
10 Dec 2024
Reflecting on Powerful Lessons: A Journey of Growth and Gratitude
In this episode, Anita shares a candid reflection on her journey of growth and self reflection. She provides some insights on the profound and powerful lessons she has learnt over the past year, through the behind the scenes look into the podcasting world as well as personal challenges.
The lessons are:
Importance of being Grounded in your Purpose and Values
Power of Re-framing - Controllables vs Uncontrollables
Power of Visualisation
Through introspective moments, gain insights into the transformative power of taking a pause and embracing change to uncover your own journey of growth. As the year comes to a close, the episodes encourages self reflection on experiences and practising gratitude.
Discover how you can navigate the complexities of career, life, and self-discovery into the new year.
12 Nov 2024
Navigating Mental Health in the Modern Workplace - Part 2
Rachel Clements, Co-Founder of Centre of Corporate Health and Resilia, shares practical strategies for fostering a culture of openness and psychological safety in the modern workplace through proactive conversations and effective leadership support.
5 Nov 2024
Navigating Mental Health in the Modern Workplace - Part 1
Organisational psychologist Rachel Clements shares expert insights on navigating mental health challenges in the modern workplace, highlighting the crucial role of leadership in fostering a psychologically safe environment.
15 Oct 2024
Syncing Success: Team Effectiveness and Lessons from Dragon Boat
Welcome to an unique episode of Social Enterprise, where we paddle into the exciting world of dragon boat racing to uncover profound insights on team effectiveness. We explore how this ancient sport mirrors the dynamics of modern workplaces, offering lessons in synchronisation, collaboration, and performance.
In this episode, Anita is joined by two friends she met through dragon boat paddling, Gina Littlefair and Rachel Wirth, who will help draw some unique parallels to team effectiveness in dragon boat teams and what we can apply to teams in the workplace such as team selection, motivation, learning styles, talent management, communication and even agile ways of working to enable peak team performance. Learn how the synchronised efforts of a dragon boat crew can translate to enhanced productivity and innovation in the workplace. From harnessing individual strengths to fostering a culture of resilience, this episode promises to equip you with valuable strategies for leading effective teams.
Tune in for an engaging discussion filled with personal anecdotes, practical tips, and a shared passion for teamwork. Whether you're a leader, team member, or simply curious about the intersection of sports and organisational success, this episode is sure to inspire and enlighten.
24 Sept 2024
The New Era of Recruitment: 'Levyl' Up Talent Acquisition
In this episode, we delve into the topic of recruitment and changes in talent attraction in a post-pandemic world. Recruitment remains a pivotal stage in the employment life cycle that requires more attention for it to be effective. With many companies
navigating through economic challenges, this episode offers a critical analysis of innovative strategies for attracting top talent.
Sarah Bolitho, Founder and CEO of Levyl and a leading talent expert, joins the podcast. Levyl specialise in People & Culture recruitment and are passionate about driving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the hiring process. Sarah shares her invaluable insights on the latest market trends, the growing connection between hiring and marketing, and the importance of providing constructive feedback to candidates. We spend time on employer branding and the evolving role of DE&I in modern hiring practices.
Whether you're a job seeker or a hiring manager, this episode is packed with practical tips to guide you through the complexities of today's talent acquisition landscape. This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in a recruitment process.
Links
Levyl Recruitment and Sarah Bolitho
https://levyl.com.au
Episode - Weathering the Storm: Navigating Redundancy with Resilience
https://socialenterpriseau.podbean.com/e/weathering-the-storm-navigating-redundancy-with-resilience
3 Sept 2024
Effective Leadership: The Power of Self-Awareness and Curiosity
In this episode we delve into the topic of effective leadership with a special focus on self-awareness and curiosity.
Sanna Rissanen, founder of My Human Self and experienced Organisational Development professional, joins the podcast and navigates the intricate landscape of what it truly means to be an effective leader in today's complex world. She introduces the concept of the "inner game" and how understanding one's self and being curious is a critical capability for today's leaders to drive organisational success.
From the challenges of transitioning from technical expertise to people leadership, to the barriers that fear and vulnerability can create, this episode is packed with insights and practical advice. Whether you're an aspiring leader or an experienced manager, this conversation offers valuable takeaways to help you on your continuous journey of leadership development.
Links:
Sanna Rissanen and My Human Self
https://myhumanself.com.au/
Episode - Discover Your North Star: The Importance of Core Values
https://socialenterpriseau.podbean.com/e/discovering-your-north-star-the-importance-of-core-values
6 Aug 2024
Weathering the Storm: Navigating Redundancy with Resilience
In this episode, Anita delves into the unpopular yet important topic of redundancies that we are all likely to experience in our professional lives. As the economic landscape continues to shift post-COVID, many have faced unexpected redundancies and layoffs, stirring emotions which can have a profound impact, and navigating through it becomes even more important.
The episode explores the five stages of grief associated with job loss, offering a roadmap to help you navigate this difficult journey. From denial and anger to bargaining, depression, and finally acceptance, each stage is unpacked with empathy and practical advice.
Whether you're currently facing redundancy, know someone who is, or simply want to prepare for the unexpected, this episode is a must-listen. There are insights on managing emotional and financial stress from extensive lived experience, leveraging the power of networking and support systems to turn a challenging situation into a stepping stone for future success. Tune in to discover how even on the dreariest and stormiest of days, the sun does shine again.
Please be reminded that the advice given in this episode is intended to be general in nature. If you find this episode emotionally triggering, please seek advice from a licensed health care professional or counsellor, or call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 if you are based in Australia.
23 Jul 2024
Discovering Your North Star: The Importance of Core Values
In this episode we explore the transformative power of identifying and living by your core values for a more fulfilled life. Core values can be described as our "north star", and play a pivotal role in living authentically and driving better decision-making in the complex and fast paced world we live in today.
Monica Browning, founder of Courage Through Coaching and experienced life and leadership coach, joins the episode to help define what core values are, why they matter and how to start the journey of identifying or redefining your core values.
The three key reflective questions to get started are:
What is most important to you?
Who are you on your best day?
What is it that you can't tolerate?
Whether you're seeking clarity in your personal life or professional endeavours, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to live with purpose and intention.
Once you have listened to the episode, I would love to hear how you are going with defining your values and if you have found the exercise insightful. Drop me a message on Instagram @social_enterprise_au or socialenterprise.au@gmail.com.
Links:
Monica Browning and Courage Through Coaching - https://www.couragethroughcoaching.com/ (https://www.couragethroughcoaching.com/)
Blog on Values and list of values - https://www.couragethroughcoaching.com/post/your-clarity-compass-harnessing-your-core-values
9 Jul 2024
Leading the Change: Sustainability in Action
In this episode we explore the critical topic of Sustainability. The initial inspiration to explore more about this topic in the organisational context came from Dr Jane Goodall’s powerful keynote at the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasizing the urgent need for leaders to prioritize future generations and address the intertwined issues of human suffering and climate change.
Jen Gearing, founder of Rejenerate, joins the podcast to help unpack the themes of Sustainability and shares insights into how organisations can be a ‘force for good’ and make impactful changes. We explore the holistic nature of sustainability, encompassing economic, social, and environmental aspects, discuss what B Corps are and why sustainable practices are becoming a priority for organisations today.
Join us as we learn how to start small and build momentum towards a sustainable future. Whether you're an emerging leader, a senior executive, or an individual consumer, this episode offers actionable advice and inspiration to help you make a difference. Let's all do our bit for the people, community, and the planet, and get ready to take action for a better future.
Links:
Rejenerate - https://www.rejenerate.co/ (https://www.rejenerate.co/)
Lessons from Dr Jane Goodall from World Economic Forum - https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/lessons-from-jane-goodall-climate-crisis/ (https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/lessons-from-jane-goodall-climate-crisis/)
B Corp - https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/ (https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/)
2 Jul 2024
The Power of Appreciation: Boosting Employee Engagement and Motivation
Anita delves into the power of appreciation in the workplace and explores how it can foster a positive work environment and enhance employee engagement. She differentiates between appreciation and recognition, using Maslow's hierarchy of needs, to illustrate how feeling valued and connected is essential for motivation and fulfilment. Cultural practices used in Japan are also highlighted to show how simple acts of appreciation can make a significant impact.
The episode aims to help with tips to incorporate the act of appreciation into 'business as usual', ultimately creating a more connected and motivated workforce. What will you start, stop, or continue doing to appreciate someone from now on?
11 Jun 2024
Welcome to Social Enterprise
Hello, listeners! Welcome to the very first episode of Social Enterprise, recorded from Sydney, Australia. I'm Anita, your host, and I'm thrilled to embark on this podcasting journey with you. In this episode, I introduce myself and share the inspiration behind Social Enterprise.
Join me as I pay respect to the traditional owners of the land and celebrate the rich storytelling culture of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Discover my passion for human resources, my fascination with people's stories, and my mission to help individuals reach their fullest potential.
Learn about the core values that drive me: authenticity, service, and learning. Hear how my diverse background has shaped my perspective and how I aim to bring you insightful and inspiring stories from everyday people and experts alike.
This episode sets the tone for the series, promising engaging dialogues, self-reflection, and a focus on contemporary organisational topics to help with your career development. I invite you to join me on this journey of connection and growth with Social Enterprise.
Stay safe and well, and don't forget to follow the podcast!
31 May 2024
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Welcome to the trailer of "Social Enterprise," hosted by Anita Shimazu, a passionate human resources professional. In this podcast, Anita delves into contemporary organisational themes and their intersection with social and personal challenges. With a focus on enabling people to reach their fullest potential, each episode celebrates the humanistic workplace and the importance of continuous learning for career development.
Listeners can look forward to guest speakers sharing their inspiring stories, as well as Anita's self-reflections and professional insights. Designed to fit into your busy schedule, episodes are brief and perfect for listening during your daily commute or while taking a break.
Join Anita on this journey to explore different focus areas in each episode. Stay tuned for the launch of the first episode, and don't forget to follow or subscribe. If you find the content valuable, please share it with colleagues, family, and friends.
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