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Hosted by Lisa LLoyd · business · EN
Are you confident about how to create the best workplace, from the inside out, where people are put first? Does your workforce share a clear sense of purpose, are they secure about change, do they know how to reduce stress, anxiety and the risk of burnout? Are you sure that productivity in your company is not diminished by presenteeism or staff turnover?This podcast features mini-series’ that delve into these topics and more, that have never been more important. As a psychologist, I get beneath the surface to really figure out the what, the why and the how, around your team being their best. These are authentic conversations about what employee experience is really about, what it takes to succeed and most importantly, how to achieve it. The ‘Great Resignation’ has proven a real challenge to retention, with more people walking and damaging reputations. And workers being recruited are rightfully demanding that organisations put their needs first. So creating an exceptional employee e
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Beyond The Water Cooler is hosted by Lisa LLoyd. The show has published 121 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Be Your Employees’ Biggest Fan: Keeping Culture Alive at Thomas Franks, with Holly Norrington" (8 October 2026, 52 minutes), "Young Workers in a Hybrid World: What Leaders Keep Missing, Sylwia Ciuk & Kay Galpin" (16 July 2026, 60 minutes), and "Improving Manager Wellbeing in High-Pressure Roles, Dan Northover" (18 June 2026, 41 minutes).
Beyond The Water Cooler publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 121 episodes.
Booking probability for Beyond The Water Cooler is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Beyond The Water Cooler requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Beyond The Water Cooler's contact route on record: verified email.
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Lisa LLoyd hosts Beyond The Water Cooler, a business podcast with 121 episodes published.
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Beyond The Water Cooler
How do you keep a family business culture alive as you grow past 3,500 people? Lisa LLoyd is joined by Holly Norrington, Group People and Training Director at Thomas Franks, after hearing her speak at the Thames Valley...
We spend a lot of time talking about young workers. This conversation asks a different question: how often do we actually listen to them? I sat down with Dr Kay Galpin and Dr Sylwia Ciuk from Oxford Brookes University...
Too often, organisations react to signs of stress or slipping performance in management by rolling out the usual training. But what if the real issue lies deeper? Dan Northover , CEO at Handcrafted , joined me for a...
Ever find yourself questioning whether leadership fundamentals have really changed, or if we’re simply in another cycle of bold claims and louder voices? I recently joined Chris Kitchener and Gareth Tennant from the ‘...
We often talk about wellbeing, engagement and supporting people at work. But too often, those conversations stay at policy level - or only happen when someone is already struggling. In this episode, I’m joined by Mel...
Episode #115
AI has become a dominant talking point in the world of work, but most of what I see and hear centres around automation, efficiency, and risk. The missing link is what AI means for people - for their growth, their sense...
Skills gaps are being talked about in boardrooms everywhere right now, but I think we need to look far deeper than recruitment statistics or the latest government target. It’s not just about how quickly you can hire or...
Episode #113
How do you become an employer of choice in a busy, ever-shifting work climate, where people are under pressure and their capacity for work already feels stretched? That’s the question I explored with Robin Rogers...
We often talk about progress on International Women’s Day, but real progress in our organisations means taking a hard look at what still isn’t working, especially where workplace harassment is concerned. Throwing a...
Episode #111
Getting people right means getting business right - and I’m always drawn to conversations about the human factor at work. I’m joined by Alex Rae, CEO at Wise Investments, whose insights cut through the noise about...
'HR data' - for many, those two words conjure up images of spreadsheets, reporting for the sake of it, or endless discussions about what to count and who even cares. But what if we stopped treating ‘people data’ as just...
High performing teams aren’t just about more tools or faster processes. What really sets them apart as we look to 2026 is how they create and sustain performance - not simply by working harder, but by rethinking the way...
As we approach a new year, I’m urging leaders and managers to pause and reflect - it’s time for strategic, actionable thinking about how we’ll lead into 2026. Expectations at work have changed, people have changed, and...
No sidelines. That’s the phrase Gareth Weir digs into as we explore leadership, management, and the connections across our working world. Gareth is the Deputy Ambassador at the British Embassy in Seoul...
What does it really take to build a work culture where employees genuinely belong and perform at their best? The conversation with Megan Carter - Head of People at Blenheim Palace and Pye...
Burnout isn’t just about dramatic crashes or sudden breakdowns - far more often, it creeps in slowly, going undetected until leaders and high performers find themselves exhausted, cynical, and detached. It’s an...
Have you ever found yourself frustrated by the endless “Top 10 Ways to Lead” lists, only to realise that thriving teams and high-performing cultures aren’t built by ticking boxes? In this special episode of Beyond the...
Episode #103
Leadership. It’s at the heart of every conversation I have about workplace culture and team performance. This latest episode of Beyond the Water Cooler is no exception. I’m joined by the fabulous Rich Hanrahan...
When we talk about people thriving at work, the conversation must go well beyond policies and perks. In this final episode of season 11, I’m wrapping up with my high-level reflections on what truly matters when it comes...
Episode #101
Do you know the difference between strategy, tactics, and operations? This conversation with Gareth Tennant , Director of Decision Advantage , brings clarity. And he should know, having two decades’...
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