In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with Rebecca Hinds, organizational behaviour and future-of-work expert and author of Your Best Meeting Ever: Seven Principles for Designing Meetings That Get Things Done.

From meeting overload and “Meeting Doomsdays” to multitasking, productivity theatre and the rise of AI, Rebecca shares practical, research-backed ways to rethink one of the most common—and costly—parts of working life.

They explore why bad meetings were once recommended as a wartime sabotage tactic, how organizations can reclaim hours of lost time, why standing meetings can be more effective, and the simple 4D CEO test for deciding whether a meeting deserves to exist at all.

A practical conversation for anyone who has ever looked at their calendar and wondered: Does this really need to be a meeting?

Find out more about the work Rebecca does here: Rebecca Hinds | Leading Expert on Meetings & the Future of Work

This episode is brought to you in association with Dynamic Partners: We are ambitious for your leadership, are you? - Dynamic Partners

In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless is joined by Oscar de Bos, author of Focus: Fuel Your Attention to Get More Done, to explore the neuroscience behind focus, distraction and productivity.

Why are our brains so easily distracted? Why can doing nothing actually make us more productive? And could the way we manage our time be part of the problem?

Oscar shares practical insights into focus management rather than time management, including the four “concentration leaks” that drain our attention, the importance of mind wandering and boredom, the impact of interruptions on deep work, and why managers have an important role to play in protecting their teams’ focus.

They also discuss decision fatigue, digital distractions, power naps, creativity and simple ways to design our working environments and habits around how our brains actually work.

A practical conversation for anyone who wants to work with their attention rather than constantly fighting against it.

Find out more about Oscar and his work here: Oscar de Bos

This episode is brought to you in association with Dynamic Partners: We are ambitious for your leadership, are you? - Dynamic Partners

In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless welcomes back Morra Aarons-Mele, speaker, executive coach, host of The Anxious Achiever podcast, and author of The Anxious Achiever, to explore how leaders can unlock the potential of neuro strengths in the workplace.

Together, they discuss why understanding how different brains work isn't just about inclusion, it's about creating environments where people can do their best work. From anxiety and ADHD to psychological safety, self-awareness and team dynamics, this conversation challenges traditional thinking about performance, leadership and what it really takes to help people thrive.

Whether you're a leader, manager or simply looking to better understand yourself and those around you, this episode is packed with practical insights on building stronger teams through empathy, flexibility and honest conversations.

Tune in for an engaging discussion on leadership, neuro strengths and creating workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Find out more about Morra and her work here: Morra Aarons-Mele | The Anxious Achiever

This episode is brought to you in association with Dynamic Partners: We are ambitious for your leadership, are you? - Dynamic Partners