Workplace Unplugged
The podcast where workplace and facilities leaders speak freely. From hybrid strategy and sustainability to tech, wellbeing and design - we go beyond the buzzwords and dive into the real challenges and innovations shaping the future of work. Powered by The Workplace Event, each episode features candid conversations with industry pros who are changing how we think about space, culture and performance.
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#12. Leading Beyond Fear: Embracing Courage and Accountability in Leadership
This session draws intriguing parallels between ostrich behaviour and leadership, using real-world case studies to highlight the consequences of avoidance and offering actionable lessons focused on courage, transparency, and proactive problem-solving. Attendees will explore how to foster adaptive skills like resilience and emotional intelligence while embedding leadership into organisational culture to inspire accountability and ownership at all levels. Additionally, the session examines the evolving role of Facilities Management (FM) in shaping sustainable and socially responsible workplaces, highlighting how leaders in FM can drive innovation, measure ROI, and embrace AI-driven tools to adapt to future challenges and opportunities.
Speakers:
- Toyin Aderiye, Associate Head, Sheffield Business School - Sheffield Hallam University
- Simone Fenton-Jarvis, Author of 'The Human-Centric Workplace'; Workplace Consultant - The Human-Centric Workplace
- Carla De Schepper, Group People & Culture Director - Animalcare Group
This podcast was recorded live at The Workplace Event in April 2025 and the session took place at the Workplace Leaders Summit, sponsored by Eptura.
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