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The Human-Savvy Podcast

Liv Oginska & Emma McConnell
The Human-Savvy Podcast
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  • Season 2, Episode 6: "How can I be more assertive?"
    Send us a textIn this episode, we answer a letter from an introvert who stepped into a role created specifically to manage strong-willed, independent professionals, and our listener suddenly finds herself struggling with assertiveness and accountability.Through practical advice and actionable strategies, Dr Liv and Dr Emma explore how to bridge the expertise gap while still commanding respect.(click here to contact / learn more about Dr Liv Oginska >>> )(click here to contact / learn more about Dr Emma McConnell >>>  In this episode, you'll discover: why understanding your team deeply must precede any attempts at changehow to communicate with conviction even when you doubt yourselfspecific phrases that can transform how your directives are received.The episode highlights a powerful metaphor: effective leaders sometimes need to be "loud ambulances on a mission" – creating temporary discomfort in service of a greater purpose that everyone understands and values. We examine common communication pitfalls that undermine authority and provide alternative approaches that inspire collaboration rather than resistance.Whether you're managing specialists, subject matter experts, or simply a team that's been doing things their way for years, this conversation offers a roadmap for leading with confidence when you lack technical expertise. Listen now to transform how you approach leadership in unfamiliar territory and turn your outsider perspective into your greatest strength.Click here to find more leadership resources connected to the Human-Savvy Podcast Episodes >>>> Do YOU have any questions for Human-Savvy? Are you a leader or professional in need of advice on interpersonal dynamics, team leadership, or other related areas? We are here to help you! Please send your letter to [email protected] with the title "Dear Human-Savvy..." and we promise to fully anonymise it and record an episode entirely devoted to tackling your challenge!Also, we deeply value your feedback. Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to [email protected] or follow and message Dr Liv on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-liv-oginska-53b345200Find your FREE RESOURCES here >>> (click)
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  • Season 2, Episode 5: "My team never seem to appreciate my efforts."
    Send us a textHave you ever poured your heart and soul into leading your team, only to feel completely undervalued despite your best efforts? You're not alone. This episode tackles one of leadership's most painful paradoxes - when caring deeply for your team seems to make you more vulnerable to burnout and resentment.In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma share a powerful coaching exercise centered around "Mrs. Paddington," a parable about a dedicated professional who eventually resigns after feeling chronically underappreciated. This story creates a safe space for teams to discuss complex issues without defensiveness, opening doors to genuine understanding.(click here to contact / learn more about Dr Liv Oginska >>> )(click here to contact / learn more about Dr Emma McConnell >>> Try this exercise with your team and watch as perspective-taking creates pathways to genuine appreciation and sustainable working relationships. Your team can't read your mind - but with the right approach, they can learn to see through your eyes.Click here to find more leadership resources connected to the Human-Savvy Podcast Episodes >>>> Do YOU have any questions for Human-Savvy? Are you a leader or professional in need of advice on interpersonal dynamics, team leadership, or other related areas? We are here to help you! Please send your letter to [email protected] with the title "Dear Human-Savvy..." and we promise to fully anonymise it and record an episode entirely devoted to tackling your challenge!Also, we deeply value your feedback. Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to [email protected] or follow and message Dr Liv on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-liv-oginska-53b345200Find your FREE RESOURCES here >>> (click)
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  • Season 2, Episode 4: "Invisible Wounds: Navigating Passive-Aggressive Workplace Behaviour"
    Send us a textWhat do you do when a colleague treats you as if you're invisible? In this deeply relatable episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma unpack a listener's letter about workplace incivility that strikes a chord with anyone who's ever felt dismissed or ignored during meetings. This episode, the hosts:explore the passive-aggressive behaviour reveal the psychological underpinnings of workplace incivilitydiscover why most people who demonstrate these behaviours delivere practical, actionable strategies for confronting passive-aggressive colleagues while preserving professional relationshipsshare specific phrases to initiate these difficult conversations, emphasizing curiosity over accusation(click here to contact / learn more about Dr Liv Oginska >>> )(click here to contact / learn more about Dr Emma McConnell >>> )Ready to transform your leadership or professional journey? Listen now for practical strategies to shift perceptions, build authentic authority, and create a team dynamic based on mutual respect rather than intimidation.Click here to find more leadership resources connected to the Human-Savvy Podcast Episodes >>>> Do YOU have any questions for Human-Savvy? Are you a leader or professional in need of advice on interpersonal dynamics, team leadership, or other related areas? We are here to help you! Please send your letter to [email protected] with the title "Dear Human-Savvy..." and we promise to fully anonymise it and record an episode entirely devoted to tackling your challenge!Also, we deeply value your feedback. Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to [email protected] or follow and message Dr Liv on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-liv-oginska-53b345200Find your FREE RESOURCES here >>> (click)
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  • Season 2, Episode 3: "Fertility vs Responsibility - How to Navigate Personal Issues That Impact Work Performance"
    Send us a text*TRIGGER WARNING* - in this episode, hosts discuss fertility issues Leadership often requires navigating the delicate balance between compassion and accountability, especially when personal challenges collide with professional responsibilities. At the heart of today's conversation lies a powerful question: how can leaders support employees through significant life events while still meeting critical business objectives?Dr Liv and Dr Emma dive deep into a real-world scenario where a manager struggles to maintain project momentum when a soon-to-be father needs time for prenatal appointments – a situation made more emotionally charged by the couple's difficult conception journey. What began as a well-intentioned conversation about scheduling has resulted in a strained relationship that both parties need to repair.(click here to contact / learn more about Dr Liv Oginska >>> )(click here to contact / learn more about Dr Emma McConnell >>> )This episode offers concrete steps for repairing workplace relationships through honest conversation, solution-focused approaches, and compassionate understanding. We explore how leaders and team members can create agreements that protect both individual needs and team objectives, turning potential conflicts into opportunities for deeper connection.Whether you're leading teams or navigating your own workplace challenges, you'll gain valuable insights on transforming difficult conversations into productive collaboration. Ready to transform your leadership transition? Listen now for practical strategies to shift perceptions, build authentic authority, and create a team dynamic based on mutual respect rather than intimidation.Click here to find more leadership resources connected to the Human-Savvy Podcast Episodes >>>> Do YOU have any questions for Human-Savvy? Are you a leader or professional in need of advice on interpersonal dynamics, team leadership, or other related areas? We are here to help you! Please send your letter to [email protected] with the title "Dear Human-Savvy..." and we promise to fully anonymise it and record an episode entirely devoted to tackling your challenge!Also, we deeply value your feedback. Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to [email protected] or follow and message Dr Liv on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-liv-oginska-53b345200Find your FREE RESOURCES here >>> (click)
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  • Season 2, Episode 2: “Just ignore it!” - toxic positivity and what psychological safety ISN’T
    Send us a textEver had a manager who responds to every problem with "Just think positive!" or "Don't worry about it"? What might seem like cheerful leadership can actually be toxic positivity in disguise—and it's causing real damage in workplaces everywhere.In this eye-opening episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma dive deep into a listener's struggle with a company leader who consistently shuts down discussions about workplace issues. While well-intentioned, this avoidance of negativity leaves team members feeling dismissed and problems festering below the surface. We unpack why this approach is actually dangerous—setting bad precedents, eroding trust, and preventing both individual growth and organisational improvement.(click here to contact / learn more about Dr Liv Oginska >>> )(click here to contact / learn more about Dr Emma McConnell >>> )Ready to transform your leadership transition? Listen now for practical strategies to shift perceptions, build authentic authority, and create a team dynamic based on mutual respect rather than intimidationClick here to find more leadership resources connected to the Human-Savvy Podcast Episodes >>>> Do YOU have any questions for Human-Savvy? Are you a leader or professional in need of advice on interpersonal dynamics, team leadership, or other related areas? We are here to help you! Please send your letter to [email protected] with the title "Dear Human-Savvy..." and we promise to fully anonymise it and record an episode entirely devoted to tackling your challenge!Also, we deeply value your feedback. Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to [email protected] or follow and message Dr Liv on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-liv-oginska-53b345200Find your FREE RESOURCES here >>> (click)
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About The Human-Savvy Podcast

In this podcast, leaders worldwide can learn how to develop their emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills and... "speak Human". In each episode, Dr Liv Oginska - an international speaker, psychologist, veterinary surgeon and emotional intelligence expert - meets Dr Emma McConnell - a specialist in Equine Medicine, university lecturer, and entrepreneur - and they answer questions about the people-related leadership challenges that were sent to Human-Savvy from leaders around the globe. Dr Liv shares practical advice on managing challenging team dynamics and showing up as charismatic, highly emotionally skilled leaders and managers. Dr Emma brings in the leader's perspective, asks deepening questions, and shares her experience of being a manager in both a large organisation and a start-up.Listeners will learn how to bolster team performance and create trust, create sustainable careers, navigate conflicts between coworkers, manage incivility and so much more. Tune in to get the support that you deserve and take your leadership skills to the next level!
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