Ways to Change the Workplace with Prina Shah
This podcast is all about helping you to find Ways to Change the Workplace. We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be! Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes. I am Prina Shah, I am a Global Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams. My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures. Thank you for tuning in! Prina (can't wait to share great things with you) Shah
Episodes
You Are the Greatest Project 2026
In this solo episode of The Ways To Change Your Workplace Podcast, Prina Shah explores why you are the most important project you’ll ever work on. She discusses the difference between survival mode and true leadership, the importance of self-development at work, and practical self-coaching strategies to foster personal and professional growth. Brina shares her own weekly self-c...
This is a retro ep. with an announcement that I am taking a break from podcasting as I am getting burned out. I need a break. I will return in 2025.
For now, hear my origin story...
Trigger warning for anyone affected by alcoholism or domestic violence.
My story is one I haven't told many.
Michelle, my client, asked me why I do what I do a while ago.
She wanted to know what motivate...
In this solo episode, Prina Shah dives deep into the powerful concept of legacy—a word that can make some of us pause and wonder, “Am I really leaving a legacy?” Prina unpacks her personal definition of legacy, exploring how each of us creates impact every day, no matter where we are in our career journey.
She reflects on key questions we should all be asking ourselves: How do I want to be remembered in my workplace? What kind of in...
In this solo episode of the Ways to Change the Workplace podcast, host Prina Shah dives deep into a topic that touches us all – how to create a lasting legacy at work. Drawing insights from her new book, Make Work Meaningful: How to Create a Culture that Leaves a Legacy, Prina challenges listeners to shift their focus from mere achievements to building a meaningful impact that transcends daily tasks.
Key Takeaways:
- The Achievemen...
Let’s Make Work Meaningful
Welcome to another solo episode of the Ways to Change the Workplace podcast with your host, Prina Shah. This week is monumental as Prina is launching her highly anticipated book, Make Work Meaningful: How to Create a Culture That Leaves a Legacy.
In this episode, Prina delves into the heart of the book, exploring its central theme—the Achievement and Legacy Paradox. She talks about the tension between succe...
In this special episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, host Prina Shah takes you on an exciting journey into the future with a twist – AI bots are discussing her upcoming book, Make Work Meaningful: How to Create a Culture that Leaves a Legacy.
Prina shares how her friend, Chris Fenning, used Notebook LM, an A.I tool, to transform her manuscript into an AI-generated conversation. This dynamic dialogue between a male and female bot...
In this episode, Prina Shah dives into the topic of office gossip—what it is, how it harms workplace culture, and most importantly, how to manage it. Prina shares two powerful quotes to frame the conversation: "Those who gossip to you, gossip about you" and "Loose lips sink ships." She highlights why gossip can be detrimental and provides a three-step framework to evaluate whether or not you should engage in a c...
Prina delves into one of the most crucial, yet often misunderstood, skills for any CEO: how to lead the room with presence and purpose.
Prina breaks down actionable, practical strategies to help you, as a CEO or executive, own the room—not because of your title, but through intentional actions, thoughtful pauses, and inspiring leadership. These are not just theoretical ideas; they’re techniques Prina has successfully used in her wor...
In this insightful episode of the Ways to Change the Workplace podcast, host Prina Shah welcomes back Aadil Abbas, financial planner and co-owner of Own Financial Planning in Sydney. Together, they tackle one of the most significant life events – family planning – and its impact on careers, finances, and emotional well-being.
Adil shares practical financial tips for navigating the costs of starting and raising a family, including bu...
Emotional Contagion at Work
In this solo episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, your host, Prina Shah, dives into the fascinating and impactful topic of emotional contagion in the workplace. Emotions are contagious, and the emotional climate of a team can directly influence workplace culture, productivity, and morale.
Key takeaways from this episode:
- What is emotional contagion?: It's the phenomenon where one person's ...
Host: Joeri (Yuri) Schilders has the mic in this ep!
Guest: Prina Shah, Organisational Development Specialist, Consultant, Coach
This episode was originally on Joeri’s The Rebel Rules podcast. As Prina delves though past interviews for the launch of her upcming book Make Work Meaningful she shares this ep. with you too.
Join Prina's Book Launch Team
Joeri sat down with moi, Prina Shah, a consultant, coach, and exp...
In this solo episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, Prina Shah, a global leadership coach, consultant, trainer, keynote speaker, and podcaster, introduces her upcoming self-published book, Make Work Meaningful: How to Create a Culture That Leaves a Legacy.
Prina shares the inspiration behind her book, rooted in her personal experiences and her father’s challenging work life as a migrant. She reflects on her journey from...
In this episode, Prina Shah addresses a common challenge faced by many leaders—conflict aversion. If you find yourself struggling to have difficult conversations, this episode is for you. Prina explains what conflict aversion is and how it negatively impacts your professional reputation and the trust of your team. She provides actionable advice on how to overcome this challenge and emphasizes the importance of addressing issues hea...
Today, we have Jeff Skipper, joining us all the way from Calgary, Alberta. Jeff is a renowned expert in accelerating change with over 25 years of experience working with top-tier clients like IBM, Suncorp, Goldman Sachs, and the Salvation Army. He holds a master's degree in organizational psychology, is a certified change management professional, and the author of "Dancing with Disruption."
In this episode, we dive de...
Sulking: The Silent Saboteur of Workplace Harmony
Host: Prina Shah
Episode Summary: In this episode of the "Ways to Change the Workplace" podcast, host Prina Shah dives deep into the topic of sulking, a passive-aggressive behaviour that silently sabotages workplace harmony. Prina explores the psychological roots of sulking, its impact on personal and professional relationships, and provides actionable strategies to address ...
In this thought-provoking episode, Aadil Abbas introduces the noivel concept of a "work optional lifestyle," challenging the traditional notion of retirement. Instead of ceasing work at a predetermined age, this approach empowers individuals to choose their transition based on financial readiness and personal preferences.
Have you ever considered this for yourself?
Key Discussion Points:
- Redefining Retirement: ...
Lisa Leong, is a multifaceted professional who wears many hats with finesse. You may well know her from ABC’s Radio show This Working Life, through to her many TV and Conference appearances. She handed the mic over to me.
We discuss her portfolio career from her journey as an author to her roles as a facilitator, MC, and speaker, Lisa shares invaluable lessons from her diverse career.
Key Takeaways:
- Compassionate Facilitation: T...
In this solo episode of "The Ways to Change Your Workplace Podcast," your host Prina Shah discusses why organizations shouldn't act like families.
Drawing from her experience working with a CEO to change organizational culture, she emphasizes the challenges that arise when a workplace adopts a "family culture."
Tune in to gain valuable insights on creating a positive work environment tha...
This week, we've turned the tables on prina and instead of being the interviewer... she's the interviewee! Mel Loy has stepped in this week to do a second week of absolute comms gold, interviewing me to discuss all things change communication.
My extensive background of over 20 plus years in the corporate world plus leading teams in strategic people and culture roles, focusing on culture change, leadership develo...
In this episode, Prina addresses the issue of conflicting messages within executive teams and the impact it has on organizational communication.
She emphasizes the importance of executives aligning on decisions, implementation strategies, and communication plans to avoid corporate whispers and confusion among employees.
By ensuring consistent messaging across departments, executives can create a more harmonious ...
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