Always Be Connecting

Join us on Always Be Connecting, the podcast for anyone looking to grow their network and enjoy positive working relationships. Our host, Linsey Houston connects with top leaders, networkers and scholars who've mastered the art of building connections across Team, Prospects, Clients, Community, and Industry. Discover: Strategies for fostering teamwork and boosting engagement. Insights on leveraging media for prospecting and client relationships. Tips on engaging with your community and networking within your industry. Collaboration and Partnerships Healthy, lasting relationships Subscribe now and be part of the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Always Be Connecting is a business podcast hosted by Storytellers Australia, with 56 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Storytellers Australia hosts Always Be Connecting, a business show with 56 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  How to Support Neurodivergent Employees with Nicole Done & Jude Pullen | The Culture Engineers

  Mar 23, 20261h 9mS3

  <p>Always Be Connecting: The Culture Engineers webinar featured experts Jude Pullen (an award-winning creative technologist) and Nicole Done (a neuro-inclusion expert). Hosted by our very own Linsey Houston!</p><br><p>Neurodiversity is no longer just a "nice-to-have" but a fundamental driver of business innovation. You will learn how cognitive diversity acts as an organisational lifeline, helping teams identify critical blind spots and build "antifragile" systems that thrive under pressure. </p><br><p>By shifting the perspective from a deficit-based model to a strength-based approach, the session highlights how traits like visual thinking and high-level analysis can revolutionise problem-solving. <...

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  Episode #12

  Colin Jowell on How to Deal With Difficult People: The PEACE Process

  Feb 1, 202649 minS2

  <p>In this episode, applied behavioural scientist Colin Jowell breaks down the hidden mechanics of human decision-making and reaction. </p><br><p>From debunking the myth that you should "never go to bed angry" to navigating high-stress interactions using the PEACE process, Colin talked about the psychological frameworks to help you manage triggers and build better relationships at work and home.</p><br><p>Key Topics</p>System 1 vs. System 2 Thinking: Understanding automatic vs. complex decision modes .The "Window of Tolerance": Identifying when someone is hyper-aroused (angry) or hypo-aroused (shut down) .The Power of Context: Why lived experience matters more t...

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  Episode #11

  Dima Istambouli on Rebuilding Your Life After Rock Bottom

  Jan 22, 202647 minS2

  <p>Dima Istambouli, founder of Mind Architecture and author of Intentional Reset, shares her journey from a high-stress career in construction to hitting rock bottom, and how she rebuilt her life by "architecting" her mind.</p><br><p>We explore the biology of burnout, explaining how stress physically "narrows" our perspective and why true healing requires rewiring the 95% of our brain that runs on subconscious autopilot. </p><br><p>Key Topics:</p>The "Cortisol Face": Recognising the physical signs of stress.Mind vs. Brain: How to stop your mind from sending "fight or flight" signals.The 95% Rule: Why willpower fails i...

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  Episode #10

  Sunil Purba on Aligning Marketing and Finance for Growth

  Jan 4, 202647 minS2

  <p>We talk with Sunil Purba about the critical misalignment between marketing and finance in business, noting that while both departments ultimately want growth, they often fail to communicate effectively. Marketing often focuses on intangible metrics like impressions and engagement, whereas finance is centered on the bottom line, viewing marketing as a cost input. </p><br><p>Sunil (who is a chartered accountant and former CEO of The Invisible Orthodontist) explains the distinction between short-term marketing (leads and conversions) and long-term brand awareness (capital investment) is crucial for success. For finance to appreciate long-term marketing, success must still be measured, p...

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  Episode #9

  Shahrazz Hayat on Global Markets and Youth-Focused Design

  Dec 14, 202532 minS2

  <p>We talk with Shahrazz, who shares his journey from growing up in retail, getting senior positions very early on, and working for large chains like British Home Stores and later worked in optics, leading to a head-hunted role to open Vision Express franchise stores in the Middle East. This experience, which included working in foreign exchange finance and spending two years in New York, gave Shahrazz a solid knowledge of different cultures, environments, and markets. Working for Collins, a 206-year-old brand, Shahrazz helped create the new Jumble & Co. brand to appeal to the younger generation. </p><br><p>The J...

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