Best Behaviour

Today on a BONUS Culture Commute episode, one of our newest Interchangers, Jess, has her debut on the mic, joined by Chris for a conversation about Interchange's newest initiative - Interchange Escapes.For more details on Interchange Escapes, click here. Or if you’re interested in an Escape day of your own, get in touch here.Please note: 'Interchange Escapes' is currently a Melbourne-only initiative, however we work all across Australia and Internationally, so if you'd like to explore this opportunity in your area please get in touch.Send us a message.Best Behaviour podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land, Interchange acknowledges that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. For more information about Interchange and the work that we do, check out our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn, or instagram.

Today on the Culture Commute, Gabe and Georgia discuss the notorious Christmas and mid FY slump, why it affects us more in the Southern hemisphere, and some ways of minimising its negative effects, both as a team and individually.Send us a message.Best Behaviour podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land, Interchange acknowledges that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. For more information about Interchange and the work that we do, check out our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn, or instagram.

Today, Chris sits down with Interchange's very own People and Culture Director, Eve Brennan, for an insight into how AI and technological advancements are affecting the world of recruitment and people and culture. Send us a message.Best Behaviour podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land, Interchange acknowledges that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. For more information about Interchange and the work that we do, check out our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn, or instagram.

Gabe and Felix sat down for a conversation with Lisa Burquest, Chief People Officer at Virgin Australia, to discuss how the company has focused on its culture since being acquired by Bain Capital in 2020, surviving airline shutdowns due to the COVID pandemic, the business case for prioritising culture and finding purpose in change and improvement. Send us a message.Best Behaviour podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land, Interchange acknowledges that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. For more information about Interchange and the work that we do, check out our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn, or instagram.

This week on Best Behaviour Gabe sits down with Tam Somers from Xero. Tam has been leading Sustainability at Xero since 2022, and since April 2024 has been General Manager of Sustainability and Impact. She has also spent time at Telstra and Glencore, had a stint with the Department of Foreign Affairs, and has a PhD in Comparative Media and Cultural Studies. Send us a message.Best Behaviour podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land, Interchange acknowledges that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. For more information about Interchange and the work that we do, check out our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn, or instagram.

One of our newest Interchangers Georgia joins Gabe on the mics today to dive into Adaptive Leadership - what being an adaptive leader is, and why you should be leaning in to adaptive challenges. You can download the articles Gabe and Georgia mentioned here:The Anxiety of LearningThe Work of LeadershipSend us a message.Best Behaviour podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land, Interchange acknowledges that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. For more information about Interchange and the work that we do, check out our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn, or instagram.

Sophie jumped on a call with Felix to talk about our recent Interchange offsite on the Gold Coast, why it's important to take time away to work ON the business instead of IN the business, and how we optimise the time away from client work to Go Platinum at Interchange. Find the Role Clarity resource Sophie mentioned hereFind our ideas for low budget offsite activities hereSend us a message.Best Behaviour podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land, Interchange acknowledges that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. For more information about Interchange and the work that we do, check out our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn, or instagram.

Gabe and Nick sit down to talk about his last few months at Interchange, why he chose to give so much notice, and how respectfully transitioning out of a role can work for both the individual and a business. Send us a message.Best Behaviour podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land, Interchange acknowledges that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. For more information about Interchange and the work that we do, check out our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn, or instagram.

Fresh off the press - Gabe and Chris look into how Country Road could have handled their recent exposure as a 'toxic workplace' differently, drawing on more than a decade of culture work with some of Australia's biggest companies at Interchange. Send us a message.Best Behaviour podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land, Interchange acknowledges that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. For more information about Interchange and the work that we do, check out our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn, or instagram.

With 17 years at Microsoft under his belt and time at both CEDA and the CSIRO, Brett Shoemaker lives and breathes sustainability technology. In this episode of Best Behaviour Gabe and Chris chatted to Brett about finding purpose in his work and the small but impactful ways we can all make a difference in our workplaces for a better future. Send us a message.Best Behaviour podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land, Interchange acknowledges that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. For more information about Interchange and the work that we do, check out our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn, or instagram.

In this episode of The Culture Commute from 2023 Gabe sat down with Interchange's own Organisational Psychologist Nick Brandon-Jones to talk all things Safety Culture. Using Chernobyl as a case study, Nick and Gabe deep-dive on how the disaster could have been prevented, how organisations can transform their Safety Culture, and how Bollywood acted as an accelerant for culture change that would have otherwise taken generations. Follow Gabe hereand Nick hereSend us a message.Best Behaviour podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land, Interchange acknowledges that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. For more information about Interchange and the work that we do, check out our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn, or instagram.

DON'T TELL ANYONE YOU LISTENED TO THIS PODCAST!Take a peak behind the curtain of our creative approach to Psychosocial safety event, now in its third iteration, 'Safe and Sound'. Sophie and Felix break down all the science and secrets behind this immersive Interchange experience. Get all the details and secure your ticket here, use code PODCAST50 for 50% off the ticket price... and remember, if you DO come, don't give away the surprise!The psychosocial hazards that Felix and Sophie used for their game at the end of the episode:Job DemandsLow Job ControlPoor SupportLack of Role ClarityPoor Organisational Change ManagementInadequate Reward & RecognitionPoor Organisational JusticeTraumatic Events or MaterialRemote or Isolated WorkPoor Physical EnvironmentViolence & AggressionBullyingHarrassmentConflict or Poor Workplace Relationships & InteractionsSend us a message.Best Behaviour podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land, Interchange acknowledges that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. For more information about Interchange and the work that we do, check out our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn, or instagram.

'Brave people telling honest stories' - this is what Chris Doyle puts Lendlease's astounding safety leadership down to. Chris is Lendlease's Group Head of EHS and Operational Assurance and an Abassador for NSW Mentally Healthy Workplaces. Interchange's Chris Gabardi and Felix Johnson had the pleasure of unpacking the property giant's safety story over the last couple of decades with Chris, before looking to the future with new Psychosocial legislation rolling out nation-wide. Grab your ticket to our Psychosocial Safety event here. Send us a message.Best Behaviour podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land, Interchange acknowledges that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. For more information about Interchange and the work that we do, check out our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn, or instagram.

Dr Sean Gallagher is back to chat all things AI and Future of Work with Gabe and Sophie. You can find all the details about Humanova and the work that Sean does here and follow him on Linkedin hereSend us a message.Best Behaviour podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land, Interchange acknowledges that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. For more information about Interchange and the work that we do, check out our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn, or instagram.

Raj Tapper is Chief People Officer and Board Director at Clemenger Group, a holding company of more than 20 companies involved in advertising and marketing communications throughout Australia and New Zealand. Gabe and Sophie sat down with Raj to talk about her decision to shift industries and take the helm as Chief People Officer at Clemenger, her upbringing as the child of immigrants in the UK, and the way this influences her leadership style in her current role. You can find out more about Raj and Clemenger Group hereSend us a message.Best Behaviour podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land, Interchange acknowledges that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. For more information about Interchange and the work that we do, check out our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn, or instagram.

Best Behaviour is back for its second season and kicks off with a Culture Commute from Gabe, Chris and Sophie about what's IN and what's OUT in 2024. From Plant Parenting to Office Jargon, our three fearless hosts cover what needs to go in the business world for 2024 and what's here to stay.Send us a message.Best Behaviour podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land, Interchange acknowledges that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. For more information about Interchange and the work that we do, check out our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn, or instagram.

Join us for the final Culture Commute of our special Summer Season - a chat between Interchange's Gabe, Dave, and Felix about unhinged songwriting, inspiration, R&D, and the importance of courage in creativity. Stay tuned for Season 2 - coming soon!Send us a message.Best Behaviour podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land, Interchange acknowledges that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. For more information about Interchange and the work that we do, check out our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn, or instagram.

Gabe and Sophie sat down with Madelyn Ring, Chief People Officer for Kraft Heinz to talk all things talent. How do we hire the right people, how do we know when it's time to move on, and how do we encourage lateral movement in our organisations? You can follow Madelyn here.And read more about Kraft Heinz here.Send us a message.Best Behaviour podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land, Interchange acknowledges that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. For more information about Interchange and the work that we do, check out our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn, or instagram.

Note: This episode was recorded in early 2023. While we always record for 90 minutes, we didn't want to edit this down to fit our normal format so kept it for our summer series. Please enjoy this full-length conversation with John PollaersIn this episode, we explore the remarkable career of John Pollaers OAM, a figure synonymous with leadership in both the corporate and academic sectors. After beginning his working life in the Navy, John's first corporate foray was with Diageo, rising through the ranks to become President Asia Pacific. He further cemented his leadership prowess as CEO of major companies like Pacific Brands and Foster’s Group Limited. Acknowledged for his contributions to the manufacturing sector, education, and business with the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2018, John's influence extends to his role as Chancellor of Swinburne University of Technology since February 2019, where he champions innovation and excellence in higher education.In 2022 John was made Non Executive Director for AGL - Gabe and Chris took the opportunity in early 2023 to sit down with John to talk about his life and career, digging in to what it means to be lead by an unwavering purpose.Send us a message.Best Behaviour podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land, Interchange acknowledges that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. For more information about Interchange and the work that we do, check out our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn, or instagram.

Gabe and Chris took the opportunity while in Sydney recently to pin down Interchange's Project and Operations Director, Sandra, and get her behind the microphone. The three Interchange leaders talk about some of our most creative solutions to workplace problems, and one or two that weren't so successful. Best Behaviour is produced by Interchange, a management consultancy creatively transforming organisations. For more information about Interchange and how we can help you, visit https://www.interchange.com.au Send us a message.Best Behaviour podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land, Interchange acknowledges that this always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. For more information about Interchange and the work that we do, check out our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn, or instagram.