The John Weeks Show Podcast - 2026-6-15

Program #68

FEATURE #1

Interview: John Cuturilo. He is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association, holding a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and Graduate Diploma of Counselling." 

Topic : Gratitude

Interview by John Weeks

Expressing gratitude — through words, actions, or practices like thank-you notes or journaling — yields wide-ranging benefits that extend beyond individuals to strengthen society as a whole. Research in positive psychology, neuroscience, and social science consistently links it to improved well-being, relationships, prosocial behavior, and community cohesion.  health.harvard.edu

FEATURE #2

Interview: Professor Ben Farr-Wharton PhD

Interview by John Weeks

Topic : Are public sector workers motivated to do the job?

Who is Professor Ben Farr-Wharton PhD?

Professor Ben Farr-Wharton (also known as Benjamin Stuart Rodney Farr-Wharton) is an Australian academic specializing in workforce strategy, employee wellbeing, public sector management, and organizational behaviour.

He serves as Professor of Workforce Strategy and Associate Dean of Management in the School of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Western Australia. He is also the Deputy-Director of ECU’s Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Centre.

Are public sector workers motivated to do the job?

From frontline emergency service workers to policy professionals, teachers, and nurses, the public sector is filled with everyday heroes. But how motivated is your friendly neighbourhood public servant? Findings from a new study conducted across Australia and New Zealand has discovered that the answer is in their work environment.