Work Reimagined

Welcome to Work Reimagined - the podcast where we explore the big questions about how work really works. Each episode, we welcome a guest reimagining the world of work to explore ways to make the experience of work better for everyone. Whether you’re a leader driving change or an employee seeking more fulfilment, Work Reimagined aims to inspire fresh thinking and practical ideas to improve work for all.It’s time to reimagine the way we work, for better work and better people.

Work Reimagined is a business podcast hosted by Lee Ward, with 21 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.

Lee Ward hosts Work Reimagined, a business show with 21 episodes published.

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  Episode #2

  Breaking Free From The Culture Trap with Dr Jeanne Hardacre

  Oct 14, 202528 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Work Reimagined, host Lee Ward engages with Dr. Jeanne Hardacre to explore the complexities of workplace culture, particularly focusing on the concept of the 'culture trap.' </p><p>They discuss how well-intentioned individuals can inadvertently contribute to toxic work environments and the emotional dynamics at play. Dr. Hardacre introduces her H-U-M-A-N framework as a practical approach to transforming workplace relationships and fostering a culture of trust and collaboration. </p><p>The conversation emphasizes the importance of honest communication and the need for individuals to take responsibility for their contributions to workplace dynamics.</p><p><...

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  The Future of Work Isn't Human vs AI - Its Human with AI with Atreya Chaganty

  Sep 23, 202527 minS2

  <p>AI is no longer sitting on the sidelines of work. It’s becoming part of the team.</p><p>In this episode, Lee Ward speaks with Atreya Chaganty, CEO of Quantanite, about how AI is reshaping the workplace and why the real opportunity lies in bringing humans and AI together, not pitting them against each other.</p><p>They discuss:</p><p>Why trust in AI (and trust in each other) matters</p><p>What changes when organisations see AI as a collaborator, not just a tool</p><p>How leaders can rethink “efficiency” and start imagining new possibilities</p><p>I...

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  Episode #19

  Performance Management is Broken - Here Is How to Fix It with Irial O’Farrell

  Jul 29, 202526 minS1

  <p>Performance management: two words that often trigger dread.</p><p>But what if it didn’t have to be that way?</p><p>In this episode, Lee Ward is joined by Irial O’Farrell - leadership expert, author, and organisational development consultant - to explore how performance management can evolve into something far more meaningful andmotivating.</p><p>Together, they explore:</p><p><br /></p>Why performance management has such a bad reputationThe fears managers and employees share (but rarely talkabout)How clarity, expectations, and development can shift thenarrativePractical ways to make performance conversations more human and helpful<p>Whet...

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  Episode #18

  What If We’ve Been Thinking About Behaviour All Wrong? with David Hodges, The People Geek

  Jul 15, 202529 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Work Reimagined, Lee Ward is joined by David Hodges - also known as The People Geek - to explore a concept that could fundamentally shift how we think about leadership, learning, and behaviour at work: ecological psychology.</p><p>David explains why behaviour isn’t just about the person - it’s about the task they’re doing and the environment they’re doing it in. </p><p>This perspective offers a powerful new lens for leadership development, team dynamics, and behaviour change.</p><p>We discuss:</p>Why “all behaviour is someone doing something somewhere”How...

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  Episode #17

  Why Mental Health at Work Needs More Than Good Intentions with Tom Oxley

  Jul 1, 202527 minS1

  <p>The Mental Health Conversation Every Workplace Needs</p><p>In this episode of Work Reimagined, Lee Ward is joined by Tom Oxley from Bamboo Mental Health to explore how organisations can better support mental health at work.</p><p>Drawing from his own lived experience and years of working with businesses, Tom shares what it really takes to move beyond surface-level support and get to the root of what people need.</p><p>Tune in to discover:</p>Why mental health support needs to go deeper than policies and perksWhat organisations doing this well have in commonHow leaders can c...

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