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Sensei Karen engages with leading experts and accomplished business leaders, diving deep into what it means to be an outstanding leader of people while thriving at work and in life.

Get ready to be inspired as Karen and her guests share their journeys through captivating stories, offering hard-won wisdom and practical advice that you can use right now.

We're excited for you to listen and discover how to be Work Savvy!

You can listen to the latest episode below or browse our library to catch up on any episodes you might have missed.

Episode 137: Your DNA: Optimising Energy & Performance

Last Monday 10:00am

Why do two equally capable leaders follow the exact same routine, yet one thrives while the other burns out?

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Episode 134: Thriving Under Pressure: Building Teams That Adapt and Perform

3 weeks ago

In this episode of Work Savvy, Karen is joined by Errol Amerasekera to explore why talented teams stall under pressure and how Adaptive Safety helps leaders build cultures where people speak candidly and adapt as conditions change.

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Episode 133: Don't Be One of the 80% Going Through the Motions

5-Oct-26 11:00am

Feeling stuck, exhausted, or disengaged? Andrew Horsfield joins Karen to explore how to reset your direction, rebuild your energy, and move forward with greater clarity and purpose.

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Episode 101: Detox Your Culture

19-May-25 2:14pm

What really makes a workplace toxic—and how do you fix it?

Karen is joined by culture expert and best-selling author Colin D. Ellis to explore practical ways leaders can create high-performing, inclusive teams.

Based on his latest book Detox Your Culture, Colin shares real-world insights, early warning signs, and actionable tips to build a culture people actually want to be part of.

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Episode 99: Creating a Workplace Where Performance and Well-being Thrive

28-Apr-25 12:33pm

Karen interviews Louise Gilbert, a specialist in change and leadership, about how to build a workplace where performance, growth and wellbeing are given equal importance. Louise shares her "Three Pedals of Excellence" model, highlighting the need for balancing all three to achieve lasting workplace success.

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Episode 51: Avoiding Turnover

31-Jul-23 6:00am

This week on the show Karen and Maddie have Jane Betts from Aussie Broadband on to chat all about avoiding turnover in the early stages of employment.

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