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The Human-Savvy Podcast

Liv Oginska & Emma McConnell
The Human-Savvy Podcast
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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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  • Season 2, Episode 1: "Burnout, Boreout & Managing Negative Thoughts"
    Send us a textWhat happens when the leader of a healthcare team begins to crumble under the weight of self-doubt? A nursing manager with ten staff members has written to us with a heart-wrenching confession: despite giving their all, they feel they're constantly letting down their team. Every facial expression, every sigh from staff feels like judgment—even though no one has actually said anything negative.This powerful episode explores the dangerous territory of assumption-based leadership, where we project our worst fears onto our team's neutral reactions. Dr Liv and Dr Emma dive deep into the concept of Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs)—those insidious mental shortcuts that convince us everyone is judging us, when often we're really just judging ourselves.(click here to contact / learn more about Dr Liv Oginska >>> )(click here to contact / learn more about Dr Emma McConnell >>> )In this episode, you will learn:How to recognise to signs of burnoutAbout a different phenomenon - boreoutHow to recognise and approach the Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs)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 a questions for Human-Savvy? Are you a leader or a professional in need for some interpersonal/team dynamics/leadership advice? 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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  • Episode 10 - The Special Guest: Dr Belinda Hopper
    Send us a textOur special guest today is Dr. Belinda Hopper. She shares her leadership journey as the founding director of Animalius Veterinary Hospital in Western Australia, revealing how leadership requires balancing thriving and surviving while creating a workplace where staff can breathe, be seen, and feel valued. The Human-Savvy Team is deeply grateful for Belinda's openness, vulnerability, and energising spirit. She's a true role model of supportive and emotionally intelligent (human-savvy!) leadership.Enjoy this conversation!Click here to learn more about Belinda and Animalius >>>Click here to find leadership resources connected to the Human-Savvy Podcast Episodes >>>> Do you know a super supportive leader in your industry who deserves a shout-out? Tell us about them! Please send us an email at [email protected] with the title "A great leader", and we promise to reach out to this person and, if they would like that, interview them!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-53b345200
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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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