Coffee and Contemplation with Susan Dunlop

In this enlightening episode of the "Coffee and Contemplation" podcast, host Susan Dunlop sits down with Debbie Bailey, a renowned transformational leader and consultant partner at Four Day Week Global. With over 25 years of experience in changing the landscape of work in government, community development, and mental health sectors, Debbie shares invaluable insights into the powerful model of the Four Day Week. Dive deep into the conversation as Susan and Debbie unravel how this innovative approach is not just about working less, but working smarter. Discover the profound impacts of reduced work hours on productivity, employee well-being, and organisational success. From overcoming traditional work challenges to cultivating a mindset shift that promotes greater empowerment and engagement, you'll learn the key factors determining an organisation’s readiness for this groundbreaking change. Whether you're a leader seeking to transform your workplace or someone curious about the future of work, this episode offers practical takeaways, real-world examples, and substantial inspiration for anyone considering the Four Day Week model. Tune in and get ready to rethink work as you know it. If you'd like to speak with Debbie about the Four Day Week, contact us, and we will pass on your details. Email: connect@susandunlop.com.au [connect@susandunlop.com.au] www.susandunlop.com.au [https://www.susandunlop.com.au] #fourdayweek #fourdayweekglobal #innovativeorganisations #organisationalchange #mindsetshift

In these five minutes of SoundBites from Episode 80 of Coffee and Contemplation, Debbie Bailey, Consultant Partner at 4 Day Week Global, discusses the implementation of a four-day work week in a nonprofit organisation and explores the challenges and benefits it brings. Bailey shares her extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector, detailing the steps she took to propose and test the four-day week initiative. She highlights issues such as staff attraction, retention, and burnout in the mental health sector and how the reduced work week positively impacted these areas. The episode also addresses common misconceptions about the four-day work week, emphasising the importance of innovation, communication, and trust in making such changes successful. Real-world examples, including a U.S. police service, are cited to demonstrate the feasibility of the four-day week in client-facing roles.   00:00 Introduction to Non-Profit Challenges 00:19 Implementing the Four-Day Work Week 01:23 Early Results and Staff Feedback 01:42 Innovative Approaches in Healthcare 03:05 Misconceptions About the Four-Day Week 03:36 Real-World Success Stories 04:16 Motivating Organizational Change The full Episode of my conversation with Debbie Bailey will follow later today! #fourdayweek #fourdayweekglobal #innovativebusiness #organisationalchange

Episode 79 of Coffee and Contemplation with Susan Dunlop hosted guest Vicki Paris Goodman, an acclaimed author and former mechanical engineer who has transformed her personal grief into a powerful message of hope and optimism. Her book, 'To Sam, With Love: A Surviving Spouse's Story of Inspired Grief', chronicles her journey since the death of her beloved husband, Sam, and the unexpected positivity and guidance she received during her mourning. With a background in journalism and a passion for music, Vicki now resides in Prescott, Arizona, where she continues to write and inspire others. I have experienced grief in my own life, as have many close friends and family members. We also had the pleasure of hearing from Victoria Wilson-Crane, author of Sixteen Days, in an earlier podcast episode. Please note that the thoughts, beliefs, and perspectives shared by every guest, including Vicki's in this episode, reflect their personal journey. For Vicki, that journey is one of grief and healing. This conversation offers an interesting point of view that may or may not resonate with others who are walking their path forward after the passing of a loved one. Thus, I felt it would be respectful to state this, given each individual’s unique journey and circumstances. Please listen if you wish, if it might help you, and we hope you find value in the discussion. Vicki is currently working on her second book, Speed Bumps and Other Impediments to Life in the Fast Lane, which offers a humorous yet insightful look at life's trials from the perspective of a type A personality.

Join me this week on 'Coffee and Contemplation with Susan Dunlop' talking with guest, Brinn Langdale, LMFT. Brinn is a licensed holistic psychotherapist, coach, leadership mentor, and soon-to-be author who lives in North Carolina. Brinn refers to the way she operated in her teen years as being 'the poster child for trauma'. In her college years, prompted by a loved one, she dove in deep to make positive and lasting changes in her life. After experiencing an 8-day leadership program, Brinn has gone on to develop a practice as a licensed wholistic psychotherapist and coach, and is a voluntary leadership mentor with the same organisation she found helped her so much. Today's conversation is about professional empowerment and how her techniques, like EFT tapping and parts work, can be utilised for personal and leadership development. Brinn makes the concept of the inner child and inner critic and their roles in the imposter syndrome interesting and easy to see! She also shares practical self-development and self-care tools to enhance resilience, leadership, and mental wellness. This conversation is packed with actionable insights, perfect for leaders looking to address imposter syndrome. The transcript will be up on my blog later in the week at: https://www.susandunlop.com.au/blog [https://www.susandunlop.com.au/blog] Check out her Parts Work Project: A Workshop Series at ⁠https://brinnlangdale.myflodesk.com/partswork [⁠https://brinnlangdale.myflodesk.com/partswork] #traumahealing [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/traumahealing/] #leadershipdevelopment [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/leadershipdevelopment/] #partswork [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/partswork/] #innerchild [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/innerchild/] #innercritic [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/innercritic/] #impostersyndrome [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/impostersyndrome/] #mentalwellness [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/mentalwellness/]

These soundbites will capture your attention! A short trailer for the upcoming episode 78. Join host Susan Dunlop this week on 'Coffee and Contemplation' as she dives deep with Brinn Langdale from North Carolina. Brinn is a licensed wholistic psychotherapist, coach, leadership mentor, and soon-to-be author. Brinn refers to the way she operated in her teen years as being 'the poster child for trauma'. In her college years, prompted by a loved one, she dove in deep to make positive and lasting changes in her life. After experiencing a leadership program, Brinn has gone on to become a licensed psychotherapist, coach, and voluntary leadership mentor with the same organisation she found helped her so much. Today's conversation is about professional empowerment and how her techniques, like EFT tapping and parts work, can be utilised for personal and leadership development. In this episode, Brinn makes the concept of the inner child and inner critic and their roles in the imposter syndrome interesting and easy to see! Brinn shares practical self-development and self-care tools to enhance resilience, leadership, and mental wellness. Perfect for leaders looking to address imposter syndrome. This conversation is packed with actionable insights. Brinn’s contact details are Website: https://www.brinnlangdale.com [https://www.brinnlangdale.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brinnlangdale [https://www.instagram.com/brinnlangdale] Check out her Parts Work Project: A Workshop Series at https://brinnlangdale.myflodesk.com/partswork [https://brinnlangdale.myflodesk.com/partswork]