Handson Coaching: Inspiring Conversations

Happiness at work is not a slogan. It is a question worth asking.I host conversations with leaders, thinkers, and the occasional brave human who is willing to talk about what actually makes work feel human. We dig into listening, belonging, purpose, and the small decisions that shape how people treat each other at work.No fluff. No corporate sparkle. Just honest stories, useful insights, and a steady reminder that Want to be a guest on Inspiring Conversations? Send Hedinn (Héðinn) Sveinbjörnsson a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/hedinn_inspi

Handson Coaching: Inspiring Conversations is a business podcast hosted by Hedinn (Héðinn) Sveinbjörnsson, with 88 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Hedinn (Héðinn) Sveinbjörnsson hosts Handson Coaching: Inspiring Conversations, a business show with 88 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  Barry Moline - When Leadership Gets Out of the Way

  Sep 3, 20261h 21mS4

  When Leadership Gets Out of the Way We spend a lot of time talking about how leaders should lead. How they should communicate, influence, motivate, make decisions and bring people together. But what if good leadership sometimes means becoming less central? On September 3, I'll be joined by Barry Moline for an Inspiring Conversations session about what happens when leaders stop trying to be at the centre of everything and start creating the conditions for people to connect and work well together. Barry brings an interesting perspective to that question. After 29 years as a CEO, including leading organisations responsible for essential energy and water services, he thought he understood how to bring people together. Then, while writing his book CONNECT!, he began questioning some of his own assumptions. One in particular stood out. The leader leading the meeting isn't necessarily the best way to build collaboration. Because perhaps the strongest teams aren't the ones where everyone looks to the leader. They're the ones where people know, trust and respect each other enough to work together because they genuinely want to. We'll explore connection, trust, influence and what leaders may need to give up if they want their teams to become less dependent on them. And perhaps we'll come back to one deceptively simple question: What if one of the most important things a leader can do is create the conditions for people to stop depending on the leader? #InspiringConversations #Leadership #Teamwork #Collaboration #Trust #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #podmatch

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  Episode #2

  Divya Raviraj - What Success Can't Teach You

  Aug 20, 20261 hourS4

  What Success Can't Teach You Most of us spend years becoming better at what we do. We study, practise, solve problems, and build expertise. We assume that if we become technically excellent, leadership will naturally follow. But for many people, that's where the real challenge begins. On August 20, I'll be joined by Divya Raviraj , an Agile and EQ Leadership Coach whose own career took an unexpected turn when she discovered that no amount of technical knowledge could replace understanding people. We'll explore why expertise alone rarely creates trust, why emotional intelligence is often misunderstood, and what happens when leadership becomes less about having the right answers and more about asking better questions. If happiness at work is the byproduct of knowing that who you are and what you do matters, then perhaps leadership begins with recognising that people don't simply want to be managed. They want to be understood. Join us for what promises to be an honest conversation about growth, leadership, and the lessons success alone can never teach. Live on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and Spotify #InspiringConversations #Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment #AgileLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #HappinessAtWork #EQ #SelfAwareness #podmatch

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  Luca Oake - The Forgiveness You Don't Owe Anyone

  Aug 13, 20261h 4mS4

  Most of us think forgiveness is about someone else. About what they did, what they should admit, or the apology we're still waiting for. But what if forgiveness has very little to do with them? On August 13, I'll be joined by Luca Oake to explore a different way of thinking about one of life's most misunderstood words. Drawing from her deeply personal memoir Forgive for You, we'll talk about anger, freedom, family, leadership, and why waiting for closure can sometimes keep us from moving forward. This is not a conversation about pretending the past didn't happen. It's about what becomes possible when we stop allowing it to define our future. Whether you've struggled with difficult relationships at work, carried resentment for years, or simply wondered what forgiveness really means, I think you'll find something worth reflecting on. Join us live and be part of the conversation. We'll also be taking questions from our live audience. #InspiringConversations #Forgiveness #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #EmotionalIntelligence #Wellbeing #LivePodcast #podmatch

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  Episode #30

  Justin Robbins - Culture Is Not a Company Slogan

  Jul 30, 20261h 4mS3

  When Values Become Work Most organisations can tell you what they value. Far fewer can show you. Not because leaders don't care. More often because the way work is designed quietly rewards something else. - We say people matter. Then we measure something different. - We encourage collaboration. Then we reward individual competition. - We ask people to innovate. Then we make failure expensive. On July 30, I'll be joined by Justin Robbins to explore the gap between what organisations say and what people actually experience every day. We'll talk about leadership, work design, culture, and why values only matter when they show up in how work actually gets done. If happiness at work is the byproduct of knowing that who you are and what you do matters, maybe the better question is this: What is your workplace teaching people every day? #InspiringConversations #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeExperience #FutureOfWork #LeadershipDevelopment #PeopleMatter #HappinessAtWork #podmatch

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  Episode #29

  Eric Robinson - From the Pulpit to the FBI, and Everything That Got Irreverent Along the Way

  Jul 23, 20261h 5mS3

  Listening for the Truth We often think the truth comes from asking better questions. But what if it begins with listening differently? After serving 24 years as an FBI Special Agent, Eric Robinson spent his career investigating everything from counterterrorism and public corruption to crimes against children and organized crime. Before joining the FBI, he spent 12 years as a pastor, giving him a rare perspective on trust, influence, and human nature. In this episode of Inspiring Conversations, we explore what it really takes to earn someone's trust, especially when they have every reason to remain silent. We'll talk about how investigators build relationships under pressure, why people choose to tell the truth, what Hollywood gets wrong about FBI work, and how the principles behind great investigations can help leaders, coaches, and anyone who wants to communicate more effectively. This promises to be a thoughtful conversation about listening, trust, and the human side of one of the world's most demanding professions. Join us live for a conversation that goes beyond the badge and explores what it means to truly hear another person. #InspiringConversations #Leadership #Listening #Trust #Communication #podmatch

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