The Secret to Unlocking Your Authenticity with Courtney Tyssen
Work Life by Design
So often we’re chasing goals, ticking off to-do lists, and striving for that next milestone without stopping to ask—are these dreams really mine? The truth is, without a deep connection to our bodies and our hearts, it’s hard to know if the life we’re building is truly aligned with who we are, our own authenticity. In my latest podcast episode, I sit down with Courtney Tyssen, one half of , who will be joining us at Exhale The Retreat this October to guide a personalised sound healing journey. Courtney shares how sound isn’t just...
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The Cost of Burnout - What I Wish I Knew with Shae Giles
Work Life by Design
Creating a retreat doesn’t happen without the incredible support of so many people behind the scenes. One of those people is the talented If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ve no doubt seen Shae’s stunning photography scattered across my socials. She’s not only been my creative eye behind the lens for years, but also a loyal cheerleader and friend. But there’s another side to Shae’s story. Like so many women, she’s walked the heavy path of burnout — a reality that too often goes unseen until it’s too late. The emotional toll of pushing through, of constantly showing up...
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Trusting your Intuition with Filly Bellette
Work Life by Design
Have you ever had that gut feeling about a decision in your business… but second-guessed yourself, over-analysed it, or went searching for someone else’s advice? I know I have. For me, the turning point wasn’t about strategy or experience—it was about reconnecting with myself and learning to trust my own intuition. In this episode, I’m joined by —functional medicine practitioner, trauma therapist, and co-creator of the Ending Body Burnout Method. Filly was a huge part of my own healing journey, helping me uncover what was truly keeping me stuck: nervous system dysregulation,...
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Expanding Your Capacity with Heidi Lampard
Work Life by Design
Burnout can creep up on even the most high-performing women — sometimes we don’t even realise we’re on the edge until our bodies start screaming at us. In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Heidi Lampard — Yoga Practitioner, Holistic Wellness Mentor, Tea Ceremony Facilitator, Retreat Leader, and mother of two. Heidi will also be joining us as a facilitator at the upcoming Exhale Retreat in October, sharing her wisdom, practices, and tools with attendees. We dive deep into the challenges of burnout, particularly for high-performing female leaders and entrepreneurs who are...
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Exhale the Retreat | My 'why' and why YOU need it.
Work Life by Design
This retreat has been born out of my own experience and journey from body burnout to thriving. For years, I thought the only way I could find the peace I craved was to burn it all down, close my business, walk away from everything, and start fresh. I know I’m not alone in this. So many ambitious women I work with are exhausted from constantly being on. Leading a business, showing up for clients, being there for family... and silently wondering: is this just what success is meant to feel like? What I’ve learned... you don’t have to choose between leading a thriving business and having the...
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Season 7 | Thats a Wrap!
Work Life by Design
Season 7 has been one of the most personal yet—an honest reflection of a year filled with growth, insight, and powerful conversations. In this wrap-up episode, I’m sharing the key themes and lessons that emerged across the season: How personal transformation fuels professional fulfilment Why mastery isn’t perfection, but a commitment to growth The connection between workspaces, well-being, and culture The impact of neurodiversity and designing for inclusion The wisdom of nature, rest, and healing From solo reflections to rich guest conversations, this season was about designing a work...
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Following awe and wonder in our lives with Meg Hooper
Work Life by Design
When was the last time you let yourself be swept away by the sheer beauty of the world around you? Maybe it’s the sun sinking into a golden horizon or the way light dances through trees. These moments remind us of the profound joy that’s available — if we pause long enough to notice. In this special conversation, Dr. Meg Hooper and I explore the concept of awe, inspired by Julia Baird’s remarkable book Phosphorescence — a guide to finding light and wonder even in life’s darkest times. In this episode, we explore: 🌿 How reconnecting with nature can heal and ground us...
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Master your Focus in a world of Distraction with Angela Lockwood
Work Life by Design
In a world where distractions rule and our attention is constantly hijacked—how do we reclaim our focus and find clarity? In this powerful and practical episode, I sit down with Angela Lockwood, occupational therapist, author, speaker, and the brilliant mind behind The Focus Formula. With a career dedicated to helping people tune out the noise and tune into what truly matters, Angela shares the tools, mindset shifts, and daily habits that can help you own your attention and thrive—especially in leadership and business. From a life-altering accident that changed the course of her...
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Maximising Northrop's Investment Opportunity with Stephen Fryer
Work Life by Design
What if your next office move wasn’t just about real estate, but a radical reset for your entire business culture? In this episode, I sit down with my client Stephen Fryer, Greater Sydney Leader at Northrop Consulting Engineers, to explore how a lease expiry sparked a workplace transformation that redefined leadership, engagement, and innovation. From flexible work models to culture-led design, discover how Northrop turned relocation into reinvention, and how the team at COMUNiTI supported him to make it happen. 🎧 We talk: Turning a lease expiry into a growth opportunity Building a...
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A return to community with Amber Hawken
Work Life by Design
In today’s episode, we explore something deeply human yet often overlooked in business: community. When we shift focus from the bottom line to the broader picture—our people, our values, and our environment—we open the door to more meaningful success. I’ve welcomed Amber Hawken, a thought leader in this space, to explore how leadership, mindfulness, and nature can help reshape workplace culture. What You’ll Learn: ✔ The first steps businesses can take to foster a deeper connection with their communities. ✔ Why leadership must drive the change from the top down. ✔ How small...
info_outlineIn April this year, the Managing the risk of Psychosocial Hazards at work Code of Practice 2022 came into effect.
As someone who runs a business and employs people, naturally I was interested to learn more about what this means for me and for the projects that I work on.
To help me understand the code further, I invited my colleague and friend Dr Meg Hooper to join me to discuss it.
Meg is the CEO and Principal Consultant at Carousel Consulting, the experts in organisational change and building resilient teams. So, with Meg’s background in supporting many an organisation, she was the obvious choice to talk me through it.
In this episode we discuss;
- What is a psychosocial hazard in the workplace
- How is a psychosocial hazard different from psychological safety
- Who is impacted by the code?
- What do businesses need to do?
Plus, we explore a few of the hazards that we encounter in the work that we do and what organisations can do to mitigate their risk.
An interesting and highly relevant conversation that left me with a much broader understanding of the code and in many ways, how the work that we are both already doing is setting organisations up for success.
Managing the Risk of Psychosocial Hazards at Work - Code of Pratice 2022
Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022
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