{"podcast":{"title":"The Workplace Podcast in association with Dynamic Partners","slug":"the-workplace-podcast-in-association-with-dynamic-partners-3437989","podcast_index_feed_id":3437989,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/yellowwoodworkplace/feed.xml","website_url":"https://yellowwoodworkplace.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9846660/New_Podcast_Coverae4rz.jpg","author":"William Corless","episode_count":138,"summary":"The Workplace podcast covering all aspects of work life. Listen to experts who are subject matter experts, who are extremely talented at what they do. A thought provoking conversation where we will give a different perspective and insight into the workplace. The aim is to empower you to create a different path to success for yourself, your team and your organisation. A diverse range of topics will include: Personal Development, Leadership Insights, Organisational Behaviour and Design, Education, Conflict, High Performance Teams, Negotiation, Executive Presence, Innovation, Communication and Body Language and much, much more.... Brought to you in association with Dynamic Partners www.dynamicpartners.ie","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T02:18:20.265998+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-workplace-podcast-in-association-with-dynamic-partners-3437989"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 133: The Octopus Organization with Phil Le-Brun","slug":"episode-133-the-octopus-organization-with-phil-le-brun","published_at":"2026-05-05T08:29:29+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-workplace-podcast-in-association-with-dynamic-partners-3437989/episode-133-the-octopus-organization-with-phil-le-brun","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-workplace-podcast-in-association-with-dynamic-partners-3437989","url":"https://yellowwoodworkplace.podbean.com/e/episode-133-the-octopus-organisation-with-phil-le-brun/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/z77xyyi69fmuxbhz/Episode_133_with_Phil_Le-Brun_1_b602x.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless is joined by Phil Le-Brun, co-author of The Octopus Organization and former International CIO at McDonald’s. Together, they explore the realities of organisational transformation - why so many initiatives fail, and how leaders can build more adaptive, empowered, and high-performing teams. Phil shares practical insights on ownership, decision-making, and culture, including why “artificial ownership” is so common in organisations, how gatekeepers slow progress, and what it really takes to create clarity of purpose at scale. From the concept of “pigs and chickens” to the dangers of “watermelon reporting,” this episode is packed with memorable frameworks and real-world examples that challenge traditional ways of working. A must-listen for leaders looking to empower their teams, improve accountability, and navigate complexity more effectively. Find out more about the book here: https://www.theoctopusorganization.com/","meta_description":"In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless is joined by Phil Le-Brun, co-author of The Octopus Organization and former International CIO at…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3139,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-workplace-podcast-in-association-with-dynamic-partners-3437989/episodes/episode-133-the-octopus-organization-with-phil-le-brun/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-workplace-podcast-in-association-with-dynamic-partners-3437989/episode-133-the-octopus-organization-with-phil-le-brun.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}