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!
Episodes
30 episodes
Season 3, Episode 9: Special Guest - Nina Bosco
What if the most powerful thing a leader can say is “I don’t have it all figured out”? In this episode, Dr Liv Oginska sits down with an extraordinary leader,
Season 3, Episode 8: CULTURE RED FLAGS - How to Spot Behaviours That Undermine Psychological Safety
In this Episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma unpack five behavioural red flags that chip away at psychological safety and share practical ways leaders can spot patterns early, respond with compassion, and protect a culture of curiosity and learni...
Season 3, Episode 7: EXTRA - "Building a Healthy Workplace Culture - Where to Start?" webinar
In this special episode, you can listen to the audio from the newest leadership webinar published by Human-Savvy.“Building a Healthy Workplace Culture - Where to Start?” is the webina...
Season 3, Episode 6: "They really annoy me!" - handle your emotional reactivity and give feedback appropriately
A listener writes in with a relatable issue: a colleague who double-checks everything, asks constant questions, and turns high-stakes work into a crawl. In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma dig into the tension between psychological safety and p...
Season 3, Episode 5: Special Guest - Eve Hanks & Claudia Cavalluzzo from MI:RNA Diagnostics
Want to see how a fast-moving company keeps its soul intact? We sit down with Eve, founder and CEO of MI:RNA Diagnostics, and Claudia, former COO and now advisor, for a candid tour of human leaders...
Season 3, Episode 4: Managing High Employee Turnover - “How to take care of the rest of the team when others leave?”
A letter from a head nurse in a rural hospital lands on the Human-Savvy Team's desk: the team has weathered a wave of departures, new hires are on the way, and major scheduling changes loom. Rather than offering platitudes, Dr Liv a...
Season 3, Episode 3: Special Guest - Dr Guy Sandelowsky
🎙️ New Episode of the Human-Savvy Podcast is here! This time, I had the honour and joy of interviewing an old friend and a real Dragon Slayer 🐉(Honestly, I’m BUZZING)
Season 3, Episode 2: “I’m sick of falling behind!” — the Art of Delegating
"There aren't enough hours in the day" takes on new meaning when you're expected to fulfill multiple full-time roles simultaneously. This episode unpacks a letter from a veterinary nurse who's also managing an entire practice while covering nur...
Season 3, Episode 1: Navigating a Communication Barrier with Your Boss
We dive into a fascinating workplace dilemma from a professional struggling to connect with her email-only manager who avoids all face-to-face interaction. The disconnect creates uncertainty and confusion about their working relationship.
Season 2, Episode 10: Busting Myths - Compassion vs. Empathy
BONUS EPISODE - Module 5, Lesson 1 from the Human-Savvy Medicine Course (HSMC) >>> (click here to access the full course)
Season 2, Episode 9: Special Guest - Dr Molly McAllister
"What got me here isn’t what’s going to get me there. When leaders step into new roles, they need to stop and ask: what behaviours served me before, and which ones do I need to let go of or build now?"— Molly McAllisterIn this episo...
Season 2, Episode 8: How to Lead a Team of Introverts as an Extrovert
Communication breakdowns can feel insurmountable, especially when you're an enthusiastic extrovert leading a team of reserved, analytical thinkers. Our latest episode dives into this exact challenge, exploring how different communication styles...
Season 2, Episode 7: 4 Types of Conflict & How To Address Them
In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma help a new leader tame a challenging business partnership with a person who resists change and has the attitude of "we've always done it this way."
Season 2, Episode 6: "How can I be more assertive?"
In 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....
Season 2, Episode 5: "My team never seem to appreciate my efforts."
Have 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...
Season 2, Episode 4: "Invisible Wounds: Navigating Passive-Aggressive Workplace Behaviour"
What 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 anyo...
Season 2, Episode 3: "Fertility vs Responsibility - How to Navigate Personal Issues That Impact Work Performance"
*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 respo...
Season 2, Episode 2: “Just ignore it!” - toxic positivity and what psychological safety ISN’T
Ever 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 everywh...
Season 2, Episode 1: "Burnout, Boreout & Managing Negative Thoughts"
What 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 consta...
Episode 10 - The Special Guest: Dr Belinda Hopper
Our 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 whil...
Episode 9 -"How can I successfully transition from being a colleague to leading the team?"
Stepping from "one of the team" into a leadership position presents a unique challenge that can leave even the most competent professionals feeling frustrated and confused. In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma explore t...
Episode 8 - "The victims of one person’s self-criticism and how to protect everyone involved"
Few leadership challenges are as demanding as balancing compassion for a struggling team member with the protection of overall team morale. This nuanced challenge takes centre stage as Dr Liv and Dr Emma explore the ca...
Episode 7 - "What makes people stay in a workplace?" - The "Triple S" of Employee Retention
Have you ever wondered why one team struggles to keep their members while others thrive under very similar workplace conditions? This episode tackles a common leadership challenge: high turnover and disengagement. In t...
Episode 6 - "The 3-minute De-Monstering Method for managing venting"
Ever notice how one person's complaint can spread through your team like wildfire? You're not alone. Workplace venting is a natural human behaviour that serves important psychological functions, but when left unchecked, it can create an avalanc...
Episode 5 - "How can I motivate my team to try something new?”
We've all been there – returning from an inspiring conference bubbling with ideas, only to face blank stares and polite nods from our teams. One listener shares their frustration after introducing concepts like autonomy and micro job crafting t...
