A podcast about everything you need to know to be an incredible leader in this rapidly evolving world of work.
We talk directly to the leaders and experts shaping the new world of work. Every episode we’ll unpack one major trend, to provide practical insights, for you to stay ahead, and empower your teams to do their best work.
EP06 | Remote Work Killed the Hallway Chat. Here's What To Replace It With.
Send us a text Mastering remote work, and why ‘ok’ might not be ok on slack Remember those spontaneous office conversations? They're gone. Digital body language has become the new make-or-break skill for leaders—and most of us are speaking it with a thick accent. Richard Parton, Nikki Tugano (Founder & CEO, SeenCulture), and Sarah Kirkby (Learning & Org Development Consultant) decode the hidden rules of remote work. From emoji dictionaries to all-day Zoom rooms, discover the practices...
1 Jun 2025
The Great Skills Shift has started - how can teams and leaders ride the wave?
Industry experts discuss the Great Skills Shift, examining how technological changes, green transition, and economic uncertainty impact job skills, emphasizing the importance of adaptability.
7 Apr 2025
AI Agents - what are they, can they make me superhuman, and are they after my job??
In this episode of WARP Speed Leadership, host Richard Parton along with co-hosts Nikki Tugano and Darryl Wright delve into the world of AI agents. They discuss what differentiates AI agents from traditional chatbots, their potential benefits, and the challenges organizations face in adopting these technologies. From enabling more time for human-centric skills like creativity and empathy to the risks of unintended outcomes and ethical biases, the conversation covers a wide range of topics rel...
23 Feb 2025
EP03 - Should you be having fun at work? what does that even mean?? PLUS Welcome Darryl!!!
Episode Title: Should we be having fun at work? What does that even mean? PLUS Welcome Darryl! In this episode of WARP Speed Leadership, hosts Richard Parton, Nikki Tugano, and new co-host Darryl Wright discuss the concept of happiness and fun at work. They explore what it means to create enjoyable and meaningful workplace experiences, drawing on practical examples and research-based insights. The conversation covers innovative approaches to measuring workplace happiness, including happiness...
15 Sept 2024
How to get your organisation aligned, plus working senior leaders with Sandra Davey
In this episode we're talking to Sandra Davey, an incredible product manager who has also served as a senior leader and board member at some of Australia’s most influential organisations. Sandy shared some great insights about working work with and influencing senior leaders — including what they are looking for from you, how to communicate effectively, and more broadly how to help senior leaders create alignment and clarity across the organisation. Links and further reading: U...
27 May 2024
What does it take to be a leader in 2024? With Rob Baker
In this episode, we're talking about what it actually takes to be a great leader in 2024.
We'll be walking through some of the key themes and trends shaping workplaces right now with my co-host Nikki Tugano.
And then I'll be talking to Rob Baker, he's the founder of Tailored Thinking in the UK, and he was named by HR magazine on this year's most influential thinker list.
Links and further reading:
How Should I Be Using A.I. Right Now? – Ezra Klein & Ethan Mollick: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-should-i-be-using-a-i-right-now/id1548604447?i=1000651164959 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-should-i-be-using-a-i-right-now/id1548604447?i=1000651164959)
Book by Ethan Mollick, 'Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI': https://www.amazon.com.au/Co-Intelligence-Living-Working-Ethan-Mollick/dp/0753560771 (https://www.amazon.com.au/Co-Intelligence-Living-Working-Ethan-Mollick/dp/0753560771)
Work in 2024 - The 5 Trends in Workplace Culture for the year ahead – Bruce Daisley: https://www.brucedaisley.com/work-in-2024-deck (https://www.brucedaisley.com/work-in-2024-deck)
Leader autonomy support in the workplace: A meta-analytic review. – Slemp, G.R., Kern, M.L., Patrick, K.J. et al. : https://doi.org/10.1007/s11031-018-9698-y (https://doi.org/10.1007/s11031-018-9698-y)
Want to lead self-motivated employees? – Dr Gavin R. Slemp and Lara H. Mossman, University of Melbourne: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/want-to-lead-self-motivated-employees (https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/want-to-lead-self-motivated-employees)
Job Crafting - The Power of Personalising Our Work – Rob Baker: https://www.ted.com/talks/rob_baker_job_crafting_the_power_of_personalising_our_work (https://www.ted.com/talks/rob_baker_job_crafting_the_power_of_personalising_our_work)
Rob's book – Personalization at Work: How HR Can Use Job Crafting to Drive Performance, Engagement and Wellbeing: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51867613-personalization-at-work (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51867613-personalization-at-work)
The Job Canvas (download from Tailored Thinking): https://tailoredthinking.co.uk/jobcanvas (https://tailoredthinking.co.uk/jobcanvas)
27 May 2024
What does it take to be a leader in a warp speed world? With Rob Baker
In this episode, we're talking about what it actually takes to be a great leader in a world that feels like its moving hyper-drive speeds. We'll be walking through some of the key themes and trends shaping workplaces right now with my co-host Nikki Tugano. And then I'll be talking to Rob Baker, he's the founder of Tailored Thinking in the UK, and he was named by HR magazine on this year's most influential thinker list. Links and further reading: How Should I Be Usin...
11 Mar 2024
Pilot Episode - What's our why? - Introducing the show, meet the hosts
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