Managing people in the modern workplace: Episode Notes Managing people requires a wide set of skills, including the ability to be vulnerable in front of others.  Scott Leese and Richard Harris are two well-known sales leaders who have shared their personal and professional struggles on several occasions. Despite adopting different management styles, they both advocate…

Creating a culture of impact: Episode Notes Many workplaces are still focused on performance while they really should be working on creating a culture of impact. Professionals at every stage of their careers are evaluated exclusively on immediate profit and revenue growth despite little attention being paid to the impact that they bring over the…

An interventional approach to burnout: Episode Notes In this episode of the Stepsero podcast we dive deep into the complexities of of burnout. Nowadays, many current approaches focus on preventing burnout from developing in the first place. To this purpose, working on one’s resilience or practicing yoga and meditation can be very effective. Some organizations…

The importance of setting boundaries: Episode Notes Setting boundaries is crucial to avoid stress.  Dott. Boettiger explains that stress occurs when there is a friction between our inner world and the outer world. Specifically, when we are stressed we usually experience an imbalance between the expectations that are set by the outer world and our…

The influence of the environment on our mental health: Episode Notes Many neuroscientific studies have addressed the influence of the environment on our mental health. While it is true that the genetic factors we were born with could predispose us to develop mental issues later in our lives, it is also true that the environment…

The science behind depression: Episode Notes Studies on depression have been changing their approach in recent years. In the past, there was a tendency to categorize all people with depression under the same umbrella, without really distinguishing specific problems with functioning. Nowadays however, neuroscientists have started to focus more on how differences in neural and…

A Mental Health Solveathon: Episode Notes TACTHUB, a think-do thank rooted in sustainability and human values, are organizing a Mental Health solveathon starting on August 28th, 2020. Poonam Balan and her team came up with a unique approach to social change, which involves incubation support, global leaders and innovation coaches. Specifically, their solveathon wants to…

Setting clear processes at work: Episode Notes Industrial and organizational psychologists agree that many occupational problems are caused by a lack of clear work processes. Companies need to rely on a framework that is suitable for their size and that is flexible enough to prepare them for future growth. In the absence of a right…

Individual and Team coaching: Episode Notes  In this podcast episode we touch on the importance of both individual and team coaching within organizations. Individual coaching is generally aimed at helping workers get back to their performance zone, which is where they can keep moving towards their better self. This is particularly effective when professionals find…

The power of improvisation: Episode Notes Improvisation is commonly perceived as a fun hobby that has no practical implication for businesses. Our guest Rory is here to tell us that this is not quite the case, as teaching improvisation techniques to professionals can positively impact their mental well-being. The business world is evolving at a…