Teams, Culture & You: The Psychology Behind Growth

In this episode, Iain Butterworth discussesthe profound concept of the psychology of place, exploring indigenous perspectives, environmental impacts, and how understanding our connection to land can foster better urban planning and personal well-being. As well as being a wonderful co-host, Dr Iain Butterworth is an Australian scholar, author and practitioner working atthe intersection of psychology, public health, urban planning and community wellbeing. His new Cambridge University Press book, The Psychology of Place: Rebuilding Sense of Place in a Post-Colonial World,brings together more than 40 contributors to examine how culture, Country, architecture, identity and power shape whether people experience belonging, or placelessness. We discuss Iain’s new book and what psychology of place meansfor all of us. Chapters 00:00 Welcome and introduction to The Psychology of Place 01:09 What does “psychology of place” mean? 03:29 How the book began during lockdown 05:26 Cultural significance, mapping, and Indigenous place 07:03 Belonging, Country, and Uncle Ray’s perspective 12:12 Solastalgia, climate change, and connection to land 16:09 Bringing together 40 contributors 23:15 Why multidisciplinary perspectives matter 24:41 Urban planning, community, and belonging 28:10 Nature, wellbeing, and access to green spaces 31:02 Reconnecting with nature in everyday life 32:09 Practical takeaways and the book’s call to action 35:18 Reflecting on where we are and why 37:30 Closing thoughts Buy the book here The Psychology of Place Connect with Josephinehere Dr Josephine Palermo | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Help us get to 10,000 subscribers https://youtube.com/@josephinerising?si=49upyEozaH0ZIQFB

What does it take to lead change without relying on control? Jayo Macasaquit, Chief People Officer at The 19th News, joins Josephine Palermo and Iain to explore organizational adaptability, psychological safety, distributed leadership, and the hidden assumptions that keep teams stuck. They discuss the “immunity to change” framework, moving from “hero to host” leadership, the challenge of delegation, and how reflection, coaching, and experimentation can help organizations thrive in uncertainty. Chapter index 00:00 — Introduction 02:45 — Jayo’s journey into HR and people strategy 06:42 — The 19th News and equity-centered leadership 13:10 — When mission and internal culture don’t align 16:05 — Why leaders struggle to delegate 19:02 — Understanding “immunity to change” 22:41 — Using community and accountability to create change 25:22 — Moving from “hero” to “host” leadership 28:27 — Hierarchy, attention, and distributed decision-making 32:45 — Reflection, coaching, and courageous conversations 34:35 — Building operational resilience in a changing world 41:10 — Psychological safety, failure, and imposter syndrome 46:38 — Balancing self-belief with openness to feedback 48:52 — Clarity over certainty 50:44 — Jayo’s closing reflections: from blamestorming to brainstorming Contact Josephine www.josephinepalermo.com.au Share your views with us at [email protected] Watch on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL18BTBLfckRwwraLZMvbpNj-MjHHy-cSH&si=pXJAR_mmTGGEcO2q

Dawn Mahan returns to talk about her latest book, a movie-themed anthology that uses film as a practical way to explain project management lessons. The conversation covers how the book came together, why metaphor makes complex work easier to grasp, and how teams can use movie moments to improve communication, leadership, and delivery. Dawn also shares what it was like working with co-editor Jerry Manis, why the book includes internationalperspectives, and how AI may support project managers without replacing the human side of the work. Chapters 00:00 - Welcome back and introduction to the new movie-themed project management book 03:16 - Why the concept moved from animals to movies 04:00 - How the author casting call and contributor selection worked 06:28 - Why the book’s chapter structure is designed for the reader 08:10 - Using movie metaphors in real project conversations 09:31 - How clips can help before, during, and after project pressure points 10:26 - Making complex project ideas accessible for non-project managers 12:54 - Why the right movie can lighten stress inside a project “pressure cooker” 14:45 - Why metaphor is central to Dawn’s work 15:19 - Dawn’s early love of metaphor and simplifying complexity 16:43 - How the term “Project Land” was created 19:21 - Why project management is really about problem solving 20:32 - Balancing business, writing, and a year-long editing process 22:50 - Working with expert authors and setting clear roles 24:47 - How local PMI chapters can help people network and grow 27:13 - Sneak peek at Jerry Manis’s next leadership fable 30:19 - Dawn’s next possible book for executive sponsors and leaders 31:45 - Why the audiobook format may be the strongest version of the book 34:08 - Dawn’s view on AI and whether it threatens project managers 36:25 - Using AI as a strategic thinking partner rather than a replacement 40:57 - Why poor project outcomes are often about people, not process 41:41 - Closing thoughts and what’s next Get Dawn's latest book: Project Management Consulting & Training | PMOtraining.com Here's the link to the post where you can hear the audiobook trailer and Eric's voice talent...would love to know what you think! PMI page where you can find yourlocal chapter to network with project managers in your area: https://www.pmi.org/membership/chapters

"Command and control only works when someone's gonna die" Lee Caraher is known for helping leaders say what they actually mean- especially when the stakes are high -and for building teams that work hard, laugh a lot, and don’t hide behind jargon. In this episode she shares her journeyfrom medieval history to successful entrepreneurship, exploring leadership, communication, and adapting to change in a rapidly evolving world. Chapters 00:00 Journey of Self-Discovery and Career Pathways 07:20 Navigating Communication in a Diverse World 14:01 Understanding Generational Differences in Communication 20:27 Leadership and Effective Communication Strategies 23:28 Navigating Challenges and Moving Forward 25:14 The Importance of Communication in Leadership 27:05 Understanding Employee Emotions and Productivity 29:05 The Role of Empathy in Leadership 31:53 The Evolution of Communication Roles 33:41 The Impact of AI on Communication 36:24 Human Judgment vs. AI in Decision Making 38:19 The Need for Human Connection in Remote Work 42:11 Final Thoughts on Connection and Communication Contact Lee Website: http://leecaraher.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leecaraher/?hl=en Help us get to 10,000subscribers https://youtube.com/@josephinerising?si=49upyEozaH0ZIQFB Connect with Josephinehere Dr Josephine Palermo | Instagram, Facebook |Linktree

In this conversation, Josephine Palermo and Jag Jassel explore the journey of transitioning from traditional corporate roles to fractional work models. Jag shares his personal experiences, the challenges of navigating uncertainty, and the benefits of adopting a fractional approach for both individuals and organizations. They discuss the impact of AI and automation on the workforce, the importance of establishing standards in fractional work, and the shift in responsibility towards owning outcomes rather than tracking hours. The conversation concludes with insights into the future of fractional work and the role of FractionalPractice.com in setting industry standards. Chapters 00:00 Revisiting the Past: A Journey of Growth 04:42 Navigating Uncertainty: Finding Direction in Career Transitions 09:12 Understanding the Fractional Model: A New Approach to Work 14:04 The Benefits of Fractional Work for Organizations 18:36 AI and Automation: Shaping the Future of Work 23:06 Establishing Standards: The Role of FractionalPractice.com 27:56 Owning Outcomes: The Shift in Responsibility 32:23 Looking Ahead: The Future of Fractional Work Contact Jag www.fractionalpractice.com ContactJosephine www.josephinepalermo.com.au Share your views with us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ Watch on Youtube: ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL18BTBLfckRwwraLZMvbpNj-MjHHy-cSH&si=pXJAR_mmTGGEcO2q⁠ Read myblog: https://gearedforgrowth.biz/business-blog/