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Sensei Karen engages with leading experts and accomplished business leaders, diving deep into what it means to be an outstanding leader of people while thriving at work and in life. 

Get ready to be inspired as Karen and her guests share their journeys through captivating stories, offering hard-won wisdom and practical advice that you can use right now. 

We're excited for you to listen and discover how to be Work Savvy! 

You can listen to the latest episode below or browse our library to catch up on any episodes you might have missed.

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Episode 95: 5 Key Questions to Boost Your Productivity

Episode 95: 5 Key Questions to Boost Your Productivity

Karen is joined by award-winning psychologist Simi Rayat, author of Productivity Joy, to explore strategies for boosting productivity. Together, they break down Simi's 5Qs formula—five key questions designed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

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Episode 89: The Formula of Life

Episode 89: The Formula of Life

Karen sat down for an inspiring conversation with Rena Harvey, a talented Reiki master, intuitive psychic and spiritual mentor. They dove into the journey of self-discovery, sharing powerful insights on how to embrace your true self and step into a more empowered life.

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Episode 86: Navigating Entrepreneurship: Overcoming Challenges on the Path to Success

Episode 86: Navigating Entrepreneurship: Overcoming Challenges on the Path to Success

Krystal shares her journey from nurse to entrepreneur, discussing the challenges of scaling her business and the impact of ADHD. We explore her vision for inclusive spaces for neurodiverse individuals and the future of her companies, Indigo Support and GameSpec.

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Episode 85: The Chocolate Bar Life: Redefining Success and Finding Fulfillment on Your Own Terms

Episode 85: The Chocolate Bar Life: Redefining Success and Finding Fulfillment on Your Own Terms

Karen welcomes Danielle Colley, author of The Chocolate Bar Life and a celebrated integrative life coach, speaker, event facilitator and writer for an inspiring conversation about redefining success and embracing fulfillment on your own terms.

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Episode 82 : Finding the Courage To Be You

Episode 82 : Finding the Courage To Be You

Unlock your true potential and embrace your authentic self with Joe Pane, a leading expert in human behavior and creator of the Emotional Fitness Formula.

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Episode 81: Ending Body Burnout

Episode 81: Ending Body Burnout

We explore the root causes of body burnout with renowned nutritionist and wellness expert, Filipa Bellette.

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Episode 78: Taming the Black Dog

Episode 78: Taming the Black Dog

Karen is joined by Adam Blum, the author of "Easy Target: Taming the Blackdog," a keynote speaker, First Responder Firefighter, and host of the TrueBlueConversations Podcast, to discuss the steps you can take to overcome depression.

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Episode 72: Building Emotional Resilience

Episode 72: Building Emotional Resilience

Want to increase your resilience and live a more fulfilling life? Join Karen and Dr. Jane Foster as they explore the science of emotional intelligence.

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Episode 71: Rewiring Your Brain

Episode 71: Rewiring Your Brain

Karen and Kim Hazendonk, a Neuropsychologist, come together to discuss the influence of the unconscious mind and strategies for rewiring the brain.

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Work Savvy Podcast with Maria Contera

Episode 67: Recovering from Burnout

Tune in to this episode to learn how to overcome burnout and build a more sustainable work-life balance.

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Work Savvy Podcast with Kew Jaliens

Episode 66: Mindset Matters

What separates high performers from the rest? Join Karen and Kew Jaliens as they explore the role of mindset in achieving your goals.  

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Episode 63 – Being a successful entrepreneur

Episode 63: Being A Successful Entrepreneur

On the show today we’re going to kick off by talking all about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. 

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Work Savvy Podcast with Bonnie Souter

Episode 61: Trauma and Its Influence on How People Show Up at Work

Did you know that past trauma can significantly impact how people behave at work? In this episode, Karen and Bonnie Souter delve into the complex relationship between trauma and workplace dynamics.

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Episode 59: Financial Finesse for Business Owners

Episode 59: Financial Finesse for Business Owners

Join Karen, Maddie, and money expert Jacqui Clark as they discuss budgeting, saving, and investing.

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Episode 57: Difficult Times

Episode 57: Difficult Times

Karen and Maddie are interviewing Jenny Stilwell and talking all about dealing with the difficult stuff. 

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Episode 56: Self-Improvement

Episode 56: Self-Improvement

This week on Work Savvy Cristina Casanovi joins Karen and Maddie to unpack self-improvement and confidence.

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Episode 54: Burnout

Episode 54: Burnout

Mindfulness expert Melo Calarco joined the show to chat all about burnout. 

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Episode 53: Lessons Learned in Building a Successful Business and Team

Episode 53: Lessons Learned in Building a Successful Business and Team

Business owner Olivia Mangold joins the show to chat all about the keys to building a successful business and team. 

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Episode 46: Martial Arts in the Workplace

Episode 46: Martial Arts in the Workplace

Nadine Champion joins Karen and Maddie on Work Savvy to chat all about martial arts!

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Episode 39: Finding Inner Peace

Episode 39: Finding Inner Peace

Fiona Redding joins the show again, this time to chat all about how to find inner peace.

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Episode 38: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

Episode 38: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

Ros Batson is back on the show to chat all things EQ and leadership. 

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Episode 36: Building Self-Awareness

Episode 36: Building Self-Awareness

The Happiness Hunter herself, Fiona Redding, joins the show to chat all about self-awareness.

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Episode 34: Finding Passion and Purpose

Episode 34: Finding Passion and Purpose

Peter Cook joins Karen and Maddie to chat all about finding your passion and purpose at work and in life.

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Episode 32: Energy to Struggle Through Tough Times

Episode 32: Energy to Struggle Through Tough Times

Sian Stephens joins the show to chat all about having the energy to struggle through tough times.

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Episode 29: How to Thrive as a Business Owner

Episode 29: How to Thrive as a Business Owner

Marcus Bird joins the show give Karen and Maddie tips on thriving as a business owner.

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Episode 26: Building Courage

Episode 26: Building Courage

Margie Warrell joins Karen and Maddie to chat all about courage.

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Episode 23: Resilience

Episode 23: Resilience

Karen and Maddie are joined by Catie to chat about resilience, at work and in life.

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Episode 22: Mental Health

Episode 22: Mental Health

Maddie is back interviewing Karen all about the common workplace impacts on mental health and what to do about them. 

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Episode 19: Emotional intelligence

Episode 19: Emotional intelligence

Maddie is back interviewing Karen to chat all about EQ!

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Episode 12: Mental Health and Connection

Episode 12: Mental Health and Connection

Karen and Maddie were joined by the creators of Mind You, Liv Downing and Caroline Weinstein to chat all things mental health.

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Episode 4: How to Become the Best Version of Yourself

Episode 4: How to Become the Best Version of Yourself

On this podcast episode Karen and Maddie are joined by Shannah Kennedy, the perfect guest to chat about how to become the best possible version of yourself.

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Episode 1: How to Build a Mindful Organisation

Episode 1: How to Build a Mindful Organisation

Karen and Maddie are joined by Liv Downing from LivMindfully. So, what is a mindful organisation.

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