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by Jessica Chapman | Neuroplastician & Workplace Strategist

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Can Ancient Wisdom Fix Modern Work? | Dr. Mona Warner

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What can a 5,000-year-old approach to health teach us about the way we work today? Modern workplaces are designed for productivity, efficiency and performance. But somewhere along the way, have we forgotten how human beings actually…
How to Rewire Your Brain and Break Bad Habits | Aparna Dubey

September 30, 2026 · 34 min

Why do we keep falling back into habits we know aren’t working for us? In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman talks with engineer, entrepreneur and manifestation coach Aparna Dubey about the patterns that keep us stuck, from…
Don't Manage Change, Build For It | Erin Stadler

September 23, 2026 · 50 min

In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman sits down with organizational design and culture change expert Erin Stadler to challenge some of the assumptions we’ve built around workplace culture, growth and change. Because organizations…
A Leader's Guide to Neurodiversity at Work | Remy Meraz

September 16, 2026 · 44 min

What happens when a brilliant employee is working in a system that fights the way their brain works? In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman sits down with entrepreneur and C-suite leader Remy Meraz for a candid conversation about…
The Workplace Conversations You Can't Afford to Ignore

September 11, 2026 · 28 min

Burnout. Thriving. Boundaries. Grief. Menopause. These aren’t side conversations anymore. They’re shaping how people experience work — and what leaders need to understand about the humans inside their organizations. In this special season…

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Your HR Team Is Not Okay | Dr. Jo Burrell

August 27, 2026 · 49 min

HR is supposed to support everyone else. But who is supporting HR? In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman sits down with clinical psychologist and Ultimate Resilience co-founder Dr. Jo Burrell to unpack some deeply concerning data…
Trauma-Informed Doesn’t Mean Lowering Standards

August 14, 2026 · 44 min

What if creating a trauma-informed workplace actually led to higher performance—not lower expectations? Many leaders worry that supporting employees through difficult circumstances means compromising accountability. Angela Crockwell…
Is It Stress or Is It Burnout? | Cherri Forsyth

August 6, 2026 · 50 min

A stressful week is not the same as burnout. Stress usually has an end point. Burnout develops when overwhelm becomes chronic, recovery disappears, and your brain and body no longer have the capacity to keep up with what is being asked of…
Why Workplace Wellness Isn't Working | Dr. Paul Zak

July 29, 2026 · 46 min

Most organizations invest heavily in workplace wellness and still end up with teams that feel flat, disengaged, and exhausted. The problem may not be the programme. It may be what we're aiming for. In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess…
Why Good Leaders Behave Badly | Kate Franklin

July 23, 2026 · 54 min

Most people are not at their best under pressure. Put a group of highly pressured people together, and unhealthy workplace behaviour can quickly become the norm. In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman is joined by leadership coach…
How to Rewire Your Brain For Better Habits

July 16, 2026 · 17 min

Your brain is changing all the time, whether you realize it or not. In this episode of Wired to Work, Jess Chapman breaks down one of the most important concepts in neuroscience: neuroplasticity. From habits and learning to performance and…
Jess's Top 5 Takeaways | Season 3 Retrospective!

July 10, 2026 · 28 min

In this special season finale, Jess Chapman looks back at the five conversations that challenged her thinking the most - and the ideas that every leader, HR professional, and workplace designer should be paying attention to. From the…

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About the show

Wired to Work explores the science behind how we think, lead and perform. Hosted by workplace strategist Jess Chapman, the podcast explores the neuroscience, psychology and human behaviour behind leadership and workplace performance, and what science can teach us about working better. From burnout, decision-making and workplace culture to neurodiversity, leadership, behaviour change and performance, Jess talks with researchers, experts and leaders about what’s really happening in our brains, bodies and workplaces. For leaders, managers and anyone curious about why we behave the way we do at work, Wired to Work turns the science of human behaviour into practical insights for working, leading and performing better. Practical insights. Better conversations. A smarter way to work.