A(z) Data Stories csatorna legjobb podcastjai (2025)

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Unplugging to Re-Connect with Riina Gröhn 50:22

4d ago50:22

50:22

The unconventional power of digital detox In a world of constant notifications and "always on" culture, what if the most strategic thing you can do for your business is to turn everything off? 🤯 This week, we're with Riina Gröhn, Chief People Officer at LIWLIG Group, who shares the story behind her company's unconventional all-employee event called…

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The quest to map global workplace happiness 19:08

11d ago19:08

19:08

In a world full of unknowns, what if we could finally light up a map of global workplace happiness? 🌍 This week, our brand manager Joe takes over as host to grill our co-founder Matt about a groundbreaking new project: the Global Workplace Happiness Report. For over a decade, The Happiness Index has been gathering data, and now, thanks to new techn…

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When You Grow Up, What Do You Want to Be? The Science of Workplace Happiness 5:10

19d ago5:10

5:10

What if the secret to your organisation's success is hidden in a childhood dream? 🤯 This week, we share a truly unique and fascinating story about a young beetle named John—a Liverpool native who just wanted to be happy. This talk uses John’s journey to prove that happiness is not a soft skill; it’s a non-negotiable strategic metric. We reveal how …

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Regenerative Performance: Why You Can't Pour from an Empty Cup with Dr James Hewitt 53:17

26d ago53:17

53:17

In a world of 'hustle culture' and burnout, what if the secret to elite performance isn't grinding harder, but recovering smarter? 🤯 We're joined by James Hewitt, a human performance scientist and former professional athlete. He's here to challenge everything we think we know about productivity and wellbeing. This isn't about working more. It's abo…

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Decoding Your Brain: The Science of Benevolence with Mark Dean 50:27

1M ago50:27

50:27

This week, we're joined by Mark Dean, a brilliant brain and mind scientist on a mission to end mental ill-health in the workplace. We dive into the fascinating science behind benevolence—not just as a moral virtue, but as a strategic business driver. Mark shares his powerful insights on how we can use our brains to achieve happiness, even when faci…

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Ending Career-Based Misery with Andrew MacAskill 6:16

1M ago6:16

6:16

This week, we're with Andrew MacAskill, who's on a mission to end career-based misery. He reveals a stark truth: Europe has the lowest engagement scores globally, yet the fewest people looking for a new role. We discuss the cost of this "stuck" workforce—lost productivity and apathy. Andrew highlights the "Moral Factors" (meaning, impact, leadershi…

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Collabureaucracy: Why Your Meetings Are Killing Productivity with Dr. Carrie Goucher 6:15

2M ago6:15

6:15

What if the biggest drain on your business isn't competition, but your calendar? 🤯 We're with the brilliant Dr. Carrie Goucher, who reveals why our meeting culture is a relic of the industrial era. Dr. Goucher introduces a powerful new term: 'collabureaucracy'—the needless collaboration and bureaucracy that bogs us down. The numbers are stark: most…

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Global Alert: Workplace Happiness Down 6% with Tony Latter 4:51

2M ago4:51

4:51

This week, with Tony Latter, we reveal vital new data: cultural assessment scores are down 6% globally in the last year. Happiness and engagement are both falling. Trust is eroding, driven by a shocking 10% drop in employees feeling listened to. We'll unpack the critical distinction of "we listened, we did" to rebuild trust. Plus, get an exclusive …

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Beyond the Spreadsheet: HR's Human Superpower with Toby Hough 11:18

2M ago11:18

11:18

In a world obsessed with data, what if HR's true superpower isn't crunching numbers, but something far more intuitive and impactful? This week, we're with the brilliant Toby, who just delivered a powerful message at our annual conference. For too long, HR has been told to "be more data-driven." But Toby challenges this notion head-on, arguing that …

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Cultivating Confidence: Your Untapped Performance Driver with Anaïs Nebel 7:49

2M ago7:49

7:49

This week, we're joined by the brilliant Anaïs Nebel, an expert passionate about cultivating confidence as a true performance driver. Forget confidence as just a buzzword for younger generations on TikTok; Anaïs brings the evidence for its tangible impact directly into the boardroom. We dive into a critical, yet often unasked, question: How many of…

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What if everything you thought about disengagement was wrong? With Dr. Siobhan Renshaw 33:08

2M ago33:08

33:08

We’ve seen disengagement as a simple lack of productivity. But what if it’s a profound, internal psychological experience? In this conversation, Matt Phelan talks with Dr. Siobhan Renshaw, an organisational psychologist. Her research redefines disengagement, revealing it as an emotionally charged response to perceived vulnerability, deeply linked t…

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The business and societal case for happiness with Oxford professor 48:42

3M ago48:42

48:42

What if the most powerful metric for your business, and indeed society, isn't what you think? This week, we're honoured to host Professor Jan-Emmanuel De Neve – a leading authority in economics and behavioural science from the University of Oxford. As the driving force behind Oxford's Wellbeing Research Centre and a key figure in the World Happines…

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52. Synthetic Data as a Strategic Enterprise Data Asset with AWS' Faris Haddad 45:28

4M ago45:28

45:28

Welcome back to season 5 of the Data Democratization Podcast - and our first-ever live studio recording. In this episode, Alexandra Ebert sits down with Faris Haddad, AWS' Global AI Technical Strategy Lead. Together, they delve into the transformative role of synthetic data in modern enterprises. Faris shares his journey into the world of synthetic…

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Gross National Happiness with Tiffany St James 40:15

4M ago40:15

40:15

What if the metrics we're obsessing over in business are fundamentally flawed? What if true progress lies in something far more nuanced than just the bottom line? We had a truly fascinating conversation that stretched from the digital foundations of government to the radical pursuit of happiness in a nation's DNA. Our guest is the brilliant Tiffany…

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Fueling passion & performance at work with Zoe Rumford 33:30

4M ago33:30

33:30

What ignites the spark in your team? How do you balance commercial needs with the well-being of your people? In this episode, Zoe Rumford, a seasoned Chief People Officer, shares her wisdom on cultivating a culture of clarity, kindness, and unstoppable passion. Explore: Zoe's journey from advisory roles to leading global teams. Discover: Practical …

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Can a lawyer be happy? With Chris Morse 42:13

5M ago42:13

42:13

Can Lawyers Be Happy? The insightful Chris Morse joins us to dissect the wellbeing of legal professionals. High pressure, long hours – can happiness thrive? And crucially, what's the business impact if it doesn't? Forget fluffy notions. We're talking tangible results. Happy people = boosted productivity, sharper innovation, and stronger retention. …

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Energetic connections with Andrea Callender 53:40

5M ago53:40

53:40

Ever felt that spark of pure happiness, that feeling you wish you could bottle? This week on the Happiness Index Podcast, Matt chats with the brilliant Andrea Callender, Inclusion & Diversity Director at Alexander McQueen, about chasing and recreating those very moments. What if happiness isn't just fleeting? What if understanding those peak experi…

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Cultivating Curiosity and Connection with Hannah Thompson 34:42

5M ago34:42

34:42

La Fosse CPO Hannah Thompson joins Matt Phelan on the Happiness Index Podcast! They explore the power of curiosity in HR, the vital link between employee experience and business success, and the unique impact of employee ownership. Get actionable insights on fostering employee voice, building trust, and levelling up your HR career.…

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The inclusion Journey with Mo Kanjilal 28:42

6M ago28:42

28:42

Entrepreneur Matt Phelan sits down with multi-award-winning diversity and inclusion expert Mo Kanjilal to discuss her book the Inclusion Journey and what is next up on the journey. About Mo Kanjilal Co-Creator of multi-award-winning diversity and inclusion company, Watch This Sp_ce. TedX speaker, Non-Exec Director, Trustee, writer, and campaigner f…

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Curiosity and Employee Engagement with Anne Burt 41:34

6M ago41:34

41:34

Matt Phelan Co-Founder of The Happiness Index sits down with Anne Burt the head of Employee Engagement at DEFRA to discuss Employee Engagement in the workplace. Matt asks Anne the following questions What makes you happy? Tell us about your career Why do employees act the way they do? What factors influence employee engagement scores? How can we fo…

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Employee Value Proposition with Stephanie Sampiere 46:50

6M ago46:50

46:50

Workplace Happiness expert Matt Phelan and Global Communications and HR Leader Stephanie Sampiere sit down to discuss the DNA of the workplace culture and how that manifests in a healthy EVP. About Stephanie Sampiere Accomplished global communications, people, change and culture strategist who partners with executives to lead employee communication…

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The 4 enablers of Employee Engagement with Jo Dodds 42:51

7M ago42:51

42:51

Matt Phelan sits down to discuss with Jo Dodds her career and work with Engage for Success. Jo defines the 4 enablers of Employee Engagement and how you can use them to drive employee engagement. The Four Enablers of Engagement are 1) Strategic Narrative · 2) Organisational Integrity · 3) Engaging Managers · 4) Employee Voice. Matt asks Jo the foll…

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"Could've been an email" with Dr Carrie Goucher 45:14

7M ago45:14

45:14

About this episode Matt Phelan and Dr Carrie Goucher discuss the fascinating world of meeting culture, how it evolved, why it is a problem and how we can fix it. About Dr Carrie Goucher Dr Carrie Goucher is a leading expert on fixing broken collaboration and helping organisations move faster by rethinking how they meet, decide and execute. With a P…

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Democratizing AI? Not Without Data Intelligence & Synthetic Data—Ari Kaplan on the Biggest Roadblocks to Scaling AI 54:00

7M ago54:00

54:00

AI democratization sounds great in theory, but why do so many enterprises struggle to make it work? In this episode, Ari Kaplan, Head of Tech Evangelism at Databricks, breaks down the biggest roadblocks to scaling AI—and what’s needed to overcome them. From data intelligence and synthetic data to why leading enterprises rely on unified data and ana…

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Psychological Safety & High Performance with Richard Reid 46:47

7M ago46:47

46:47

Matt Phelan co-founder of The Happiness Index sits down with Richard Reid a Behavioural Psychologist and Psychotherapist to discuss the importance of Psychological Safety in modern leadership. Richard in his own words As a seasoned executive coach, psychologist, and consultant with decades of experience, I am committed to working with senior leader…

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How employee feedback led to £10 million in annual savings... 48:04

10M ago48:04

48:04

What if the secret to saving your company £10 million a year isn't a new product or a cost-cutting measure, but simply listening to your people? This week, we're joined by Kevin Green, Chief People Officer at First Bus, the UK's second-largest bus company. As an experienced business and HR leader, and author of the best-selling book Competitive Peo…

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What will the workforce and workplace of the future be like? With Chief People Officer Chloe Cameron 42:52

10M ago42:52

42:52

Chief People Officer Chloe Cameron and Matt Phelan discuss the workforce and workplace of the future. Matt asks Chloe the following questions What do you mean by workforce and workplace?What is our relationship with work?4 generations in the workplace, how will that work?Discuss technology in the workplace and how it will impact work in the future?…

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Integrating Business with Emotions with Susan Ní Chríodáin 41:52

10M ago41:52

41:52

Susan Ní Chríodáin the author of Leading Beyond the Numbers joins us to discuss her book and work focused on Integrating Business with Emotions. Susan answers the following questions; What makes you happy? Why did you write Leading Beyond the Numbers? What are the key lessons you want a reader to take away? How can someone listening, go back to the…

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AI and the future of work with Mirela Oana 31:28

10M ago31:28

31:28

HR expert Mirela Oana joins the podcast to discuss the impact of AI on the future of work. Mirela answers these questions What makes you happy? Definition of what we mean by AI? Which of the drivers of happiness and engagement will AI be able to help most on, which ones the least Any practical examples of how businesses can help people feel more sa…

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50. How to Democratize Data and Bridge AI's Tech/Business-Gap with Erste Group's Anna Lishchenko 53:55

10M ago53:55

53:55

For the 50th episode of the Data Democratization Podcast, I sat down with Anna Lishchenko, Data & Analytics for Business Platform Lead at Erste Group. As a true champion of data democratization, Anna shares invaluable insights into how to make data widely accessible, actionable, and impactful across a large, decentralized organization. 💡 What you'l…

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49. "Forget copying others — every organization needs to build their own AI muscle" with Microsoft's Daragh Morrissey 46:50

10M ago46:50

46:50

In episode 2 of the new season, Alexandra Ebert chats with Daragh Morrissey, Microsoft’s Director of AI for Worldwide Financial Services, recorded live at Money2020 US. Daragh offers a global perspective on AI adoption in financial services, highlighting unique strategies and challenges faced by institutions worldwide. He explains why Canada and Au…

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48. Driving Impact with (Gen) AI for Financial Services with NVIDIA's Malcolm deMayo 39:20

11M ago39:20

39:20

Welcome back to Season 4 of the Data Democratization Podcast! In the 1st episode of the new season, Alexandra Ebert sat down with Malcolm DeMayo, NVIDIA's VP of Global Financial Services, live at Money2020 US to dive into what it takes for financial services organizations to succeed with data and AI at scale. Malcolm shares insights on using data a…

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The 2nd Annual Employee Happiness Conference with Pat Phelan 20:16

11M ago20:16

20:16

Patrick Phelan interviews Matthew Phelan on what The Happiness Index has planned for their 2nd Employee Happiness Conference in London, UK. Podcast discount If you use the code MattP when signing up for this event it will give you a 30% discount You can sign up here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/employee-happiness-annual-conference-tickets-888246929477…

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A review of the last podcast episode with Matt Stannard and Sharon Kennedy 23:52

12M ago23:52

23:52

Matt P, Matt S and Sharon discuss the previous episode (please scroll back) that was 100% AI generated. Matt shared his observations that: - The AI consumed over 100 research studies but didn’t reference them all. - This tech could be a really useful learning aid if audio is your preference. For example you could take any document, upload it and li…

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AI takes over the podcast to discuss Employee Happiness and Performance Research 7:29

12M ago7:29

7:29

As an experiment I just fed all the publicly available Employee Happiness research papers focused on Performance from the last 10 years into Google AI. I then used that AI to turn the findings into a podcast. The entire process took 2 mins max. Have a listen and let me know what you think... Scary? Useful? Am I out of a job? Better than my normal e…

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Happier at work with Aoife O’Brien 37:53

1y ago37:53

37:53

In this episode we explore Aoife’s career around the world and her path to working to create happier workplaces. Aoife has worked on organisations such as Unilever, Mars, Coca-Cola and Kraft-Heinz. We discuss imposter syndrome, how to create happier work places and why this is important for leading a successful business.…

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Self Esteem and Employee Engagement 26:51

1y ago26:51

26:51

Matt sits down to chat about all things self-esteem and employee engagement with Senior Culture Leader, Business Consultant and Entrepreneur, Anais Nebel!

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Making a difference in HR 32:53

1+ y ago32:53

32:53

Matt sits down with Emma Woods, UK Group Head of HR at Rotala Group Limited to discuss: What makes you happy? How did you get into HR? Any advice for anyone wanting to move sectors? Can you go from being a bus driver to MD? What are your tips for developing managers? Can you be a nice HR person? What is HR excellence? How can HR and recruitment wor…

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The New P&L and Employee Happiness | Paul Spiers 35:26

1+ y ago35:26

35:26

Matt is joined by Paul Spiers, Founder and Host of The New P&L, as they unpack why next gen leaders are looking for a new P&L and whether happiness belongs in P&L.

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Learning from a career in retail | Jules Eustance 42:21

1+ y ago42:21

42:21

Matt sits down to chat to Jules Eustance, Founder of The Corporate Success Co. to discuss career development and leadership develop for retail and e-commerce. Delving into how to create illusive measurement andaccountability, this is not one to miss!

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47. The secrets of unlocking business value with your data strategy 51:03

2y ago51:03

51:03

In the 47th episode of the Data Democratization Podcast, host Alexandra Ebert talks to Maritza Curry, Head of Data at RCS South Africa, to explore practical insights into developing effective data strategies. The discussion delves into the importance of solid data management and data governance. It also covers the topic of whether an AI strategy is…

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The Happiness Index - Book Q&A with Kashi Chellen & Matt Phelan 29:21

2y ago29:21

29:21

In this episode we see Kashi takeover once again, hosting a Q&A session on the release of 'The Happiness Index - Why Todays Emotions Equal Tomorrows Business Success'. A live Q&A with audience participation, you'll find out how this book came to be and why it's such a useful tool.

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The Story Behind the World Happiness Summit with Karen Guggenheim 25:50

2y ago25:50

25:50

Matt is joined by Founder of The World Happiness Summit, Karen Guggenheim to delve into the story behind the 3-day event that sees the world’s leading experts in the science of happiness and wellbeing gather to share practice and tools!

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Values, Meaning & Purpose & Employee Engagement | Minter Dial 35:47

2y ago35:47

35:47

Minter Dial, Keynote Speaker, NED/Advisor, Award-winning Author, Expert @APM, Podcaster: Minter Dialogue & Joy of Padel sits down to discuss 'Values' in this final instalment of our Neuroscience series. We develop our personal values through life, and especially in our younger years. They are our emotional guide that help us know what we want to ex…

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46. How to (finally) move your AI products to production 51:30

2y ago51:30

51:30

In the 46th episode of the Data Democratization Podcast, host Alexandra Ebert is talking to Wolfgang Weidinger, AI, Data Science, and Analytics Coordinator at Generali Insurance, Austria, and Chairman Of The Board at the Vienna Data Science Group. Wolfgang is a seasoned data scientist with tons of experience managing AI, data science, and analytics…

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Inspiration, Meaning & Purpose & Employee Engagement | Rob Turner 33:16

2y ago33:16

33:16

Rob Turner, Culture & Engagement Manager at BT talks all things Inspiration with Matt! Inspiration is the inner sensation which motivates us to do something important, a state where we are prepared to engage with a significant challenge regardless of the difficulties it may present. When we are inspired, we have the potential to be our best and to …

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Commitment, Meaning & Purpose & Employee Engagement | John Fitzgerald 51:25

2y ago51:25

51:25

Matt sits down with John Fitzgerald, the Founder of Harmonics, Executive Coach to CEO's. Described by Clients as Passionate, authentic, highly impactful, insightful and innovative. They tackle the topic of Commitment!Commitment is a state of emotional attachment to a cause. It is something we feel as a sense of belonging and purpose which is person…

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45. Mastering AI & Data Governance with Mastercard's Chief Privacy & Data Responsibility Officer, Caroline Louveaux 36:41

2y ago36:41

36:41

In this episode of the Data Democratization Podcast, host Alexandra Ebert, Chief Trust Officer at MOSTLY AI, sits down with Caroline Louveaux, Chief Privacy & Data Responsibility Officer at Mastercard, to explore the evolving landscape of data privacy and AI governance. Caroline shares her insights on topics ranging from privacy-enhancing technolog…

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Information Flow, Clarity & Employee Engagement | Steve Bianchi 38:16

2y ago38:16

38:16

Steve Bianchi Chief People Officer at ECARX, sits down to tackle the tough subject of Information Flow, in this final part to the Clarity theme trilogy. People need to have access to the right information to enable them to do their jobs effectively. This needs to include primary information for task execution and supporting information to provide c…

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Resources, Clarity & Employee Engagement w/ Gemma Shambler 33:26

2y ago33:26

33:26

Gemma Shambler Head Of People at The Happiness Index sits down with Matt Phelan to discuss the topic of Requirements/Resources within the theme of Clarity. Each person needs to understand exactly what is expected of them in their role, an area classically explained in the job description and including key tasks and responsibilities. Importantly, su…

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