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Few leadership challenges are as demanding as balancing compassion for a struggling team member with the protection of overall team morale.

This nuanced challenge takes centre stage as Dr Liv and Dr Emma explore the case of a practice owner grappling with how to support an experienced doctor who's returned from a two-year hiatus with shattered confidence.

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In this episode, you will learn:

• about the impact of one person's self-criticism and self-doubt on the whole team
• a strategic approach to managing such situations
• what leaders should do before they can effectively help others navigate complex feelings

Whether you're currently facing a similar situation or simply want to develop more sophisticated leadership capabilities, this discussion offers practical wisdom for handling those moments when being both compassionate and protective feels like walking a tightrope.

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Have you ever wondered why one team struggles to keep their members while others thrive under very similar workplace conditions? This episode tackles a common leadership challenge: high turnover and disengagement.

In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma dive deep into the "Triple S Approach" – a powerful framework for understanding workplace satisfaction through three essential dimensions: Safe, Seen, and Stimulated.

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In this episode, you will learn:

• that the most revealing insights often emerge from the gap between how leaders perceive a situation versus how team members experience
• how to perform a systematic investigation process in which you can gather perspectives without bias, identify recurring themes among people's perspectives, and create action plans that address root causes rather than symptoms
• practical questions to ask in surveys and one-on-one conversations that reveal what's really happening beneath the surface.

Whether you're managing a struggling team or simply want to enhance workplace satisfaction, this episode provides concrete strategies backed by emotional intelligence research. Join us to discover how skilled leaders can transform team dynamics by asking better questions and seeing employees as whole humans rather than just their output or mistakes.

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1. FREE RESOURCE: The “Triple S” of employee retention
2. THE ADVANCED LEADERSHIP RESOURCE -> TEAM CULTURE
   & WELLBEING SURVEY

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Ever notice how one person's complaint can spread through your team like wildfire? You're not alone. Workplace venting is a natural human behaviour that serves important psychological functions, but when left unchecked, it can create an avalanche of negativity that drains everyone's energy.

This episode provides a practical framework for transforming these potentially toxic interactions into productive problem-solving sessions.

In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma explore the science behind why we vent – from seeking emotional release to building connection with others – and reveal how leaders can respond effectively without becoming emotional sponges.

The centrepiece of our discussion is the "3-minute De-monstering Method," a structured approach that gives people space to express their feelings while guiding them toward solutions. You'll learn exactly what to say when someone appears in your doorway ready to unload their frustrations, how to validate emotions without amplifying negativity, and specific questions that activate the logical brain after emotional venting.

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In this episode, you will discover how to:

• Manage venting and complaining in the team while making everyone feel heard
• Protect your own energy as a leader

Whether you're a team leader drowning in complaints or someone who wants to vent more productively, these evidence-based techniques will transform how you approach difficult workplace conversations.

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THE ADVANCED LEADERSHIP RESOURCE -> How to turn venting into "healthy debrief"

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We've all been there – returning from an inspiring conference bubbling with ideas, only to face blank stares and polite nods from our teams. One listener shares their frustration after introducing concepts like autonomy and micro job crafting to teammates who seemed completely uninterested. What causes this disconnect between our enthusiasm and our team's reception?

In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma discuss the leadership must-haves of building trust in a team and motivating people to try new things.

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In this episode, you will discover:

• the must-haves of building trust with your team
• the must-haves of igniting intrinsic motivation in people

Whether you're struggling with team buy-in or preparing to introduce your next big idea, this episode provides the frameworks and practical steps to move from frustration to successful implementation.

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1. FREE LEADERSHIP GUIDE - BUILDING TRUST
2. THE ADVANCED RESOURCE -> How to motivate and positively influence people

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What happens when a leader receives feedback that they're "too emotional" for their role?

In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma discuss the vital relationship between emotions and effective leadership. They unpack the painful experience of having your emotional responses questioned, especially when it comes from a male supervisor to a female leader.

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In this episode, you will discover:

• how to approach someone's comments about your personality in the professional setting
• how emotions impact leadership skills - whether they are helpful or destructive
• the practical strategies for managing emotions in high-stakes moments

Whether you've been told you're "too emotional" or struggle with regulating your responses in challenging situations, this episode provides actionable tools to transform emotional awareness from a perceived weakness into one of your greatest leadership strengths.

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1. An EI Guide: Expand your emotional granularity
2. THE ADVANCED RESOURCE -> An EI Guide: Flavours of the Chimp and how to manage them

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In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma discuss a letter from a person who has a new manager in the organisation and there has been a vast change in the atmosphere. The new manager seems to negatively impact employee wellbeing and retention. This listener is concerned about the future of the team, as well as their own engagement and safety.

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In this episode, you will learn how to:

• understand the impact interpersonal connections on our professional lives
• notice the emotional contagion and its impact on the organisation
• use emotional intelligence to be more kind
• notice the difference between being judgemental and using our judgement, and apply the latter
• “manage up”
• approach a conversation without the pre-conceived ideas
• use the “Social review” alongside the “6-Month Review”
  
  

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1. A Leadership Guide: The Types of 1-on-1 Sessions
2. THE ADVANCED RESOURCE -> A Leadership Guide: Approching Employee Reviews

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In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma discuss a letter received from a medical professional who recently joined a new practice. They are concerned about the way their colleagues approach patient care, and they have recently become quite reactive to others, responding harshly and unpleasantly.

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In this episode, you will learn how to:

• discover and utilise your VALUES
• approach your leader when don't feel comfortable with the way things work at your organisation
• make a decision whether you should stay or go
• take the first step toward better emotional self-management

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1. A FREE list of VALUEs
2. A Leadership Guide: Helping someone (including yourself!) defining their values

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