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Peace at the Water Cooler

By: Saranne Segal
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  • Saranne Segal is a conflict resolution advocate on a mission to create more harmonious workplaces. Peace at the Water Cooler is your go-to podcast for dealing with difficult people, managing toxic behaviours and how to have those tricky conversations with colleagues. With a background as a lawyer and mediator, Saranne brings decades of experience dealing with workplace conflict to each episode as she talks to experts, authors and employees.
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Episodes
  • Cultivating Workplace Harmony with Kim Scott: Lessons in Radical Candor

    Cultivating Workplace Harmony with Kim Scott: Lessons in Radical Candor
    Jan 22 2024
    In this episode of "Peace at the Water  Cooler," we delve into the transformative concept of "Radical Candor"  with renowned author, Kim Scott. Join us as Kim shares valuable insights drawn from her experiences at Google, Apple, Qaltrics, Dropbox, and Twitter, providing practical wisdom on leadership, feedback, and fostering a healthy workplace culture.

    Kim not only imparts profound knowledge but also infuses humour into the conversation, sharing amusing anecdotes and humorous examples from her past experiences with colleagues, including memorable encounters with the infamous "Bob." Discover how these light-hearted moments add depth to the discussion on the delicate balance of caring personally and challenging directly.

    Explore the art of balancing praise and criticism through entertaining stories, drawing from Kim's personal experience at Google. Learn how specific feedback can contribute to a culture of growth.

    Kim gives practical insights into initiating a move towards Radical Candor,
    overcoming resistance, and creating an environment where feedback flows freely,
    accompanied by humorous anecdotes that make the conversation both engaging and
    relatable.

    Kim also provides a sneak peek into her upcoming book, "Radical Respect," set to be  released in May 2024.

    Finally, Kim shares actionable steps for leaders to foster an environment grounded in fundamental human decency, all while weaving in humorous examples to make the conversation lively and enjoyable.
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    38 mins
  • Lengthy Workplace Investigations: the good, the bad & the ugly

    Lengthy Workplace Investigations: the good, the bad & the ugly
    Sep 26 2023

    In this episode, I chat with employment lawyer and Executive Director of Source Workplace, Sean Melbourne. Having been in the industry for over 20 years, Sean brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to our conversation. 

    We discuss the pros and cons of lengthy workplace investigations, including the optimal timeframe, hidden costs and challenges and what workplaces can do to avoid them. 

    This is a must-listen for anyone in HR who runs or oversees an internal workplace investigation. 
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    18 mins
  • Leaving a Toxic Workplace on Your Own Terms with Jessica Childress.

    Leaving a Toxic Workplace on Your Own Terms with Jessica Childress.
    Aug 17 2023

    In this episode, I chat with attorney Jessica Childress, founder of a boutique employment law firm based in Washington, D.C. An advocate of civil rights, especially in the workplace, Jessica is passionate about empowering employees to know where they stand when it comes to psychological safety. 

    We discuss her forthcoming book and e-course, “Peace: Leaving a Toxic Workplace on Your Own Terms”, the cultural differences and challenges of the legal system in the US, and our shared goal of creating more harmonious and happier work environments. 
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    29 mins
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