AUTHOR | SPEAKER | MAKING WORK BETTER

Making sense of the human side of work.

 
 

People are complicated. Work is complicated. And sometimes life just decides to join in.

I'm Dr Gayle Smerdon, an author, speaker and self-confessed people nerd. I explore the things that make us tick, the things that drive us mad, and the small, practical ways we can make work and life a little better.

Through engaging keynotes, thought-provoking workshops and books, I bring together research, real-world experience and a healthy dose of humour to explore leadership, human behaviour, resilience and the everyday business of being human.

My latest book, The Bad Day Playbook, is all about what to do when everything sucks. Because sometimes you don't need a grand reinvention. You just need something that helps you get through Tuesday.

 

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Speaking

Big ideas. Human stories. A healthy dose of humour.

Engaging keynotes about leadership, workplace culture, resilience and the human side of work.

Workshops

Practical learning without the three-day retreat.

Lively, research-informed sessions that build skills, spark thinking and help people work better.

Books & Writing

Ideas worth reading. Some even worth trying.

Books, articles and practical tools for navigating work, life and the occasional spectacular mess.

 

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