Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta
Join atWork Australia Brand Ambassador and Paralympian, Shaun Pianta, as he speaks with a range of guests with lived experience, as well as industry experts who can provide insight into services available to those who require additional support. These candid conversations will highlight a range of different life stories, experiences and how despite it all, work truly is for everyone.
Episodes
37 episodes
"Neurotypical People lack Insight into Autistic Communication" | Sharon Whip, Neurodiversity Consultant - Ep 036
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta. In this episode, we have our first returning guest in Sharon, from Team Cohesion to discuss some of the differences in communication styles between neurotypical and neurodivergent c...
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"Life Doesn’t Stop Just Because it’s Hard" | atWork Australia Client Georgia - Ep 035
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta. How much do you know about Tourette's Syndrome?In this episode, host Shaun meets atWork Australia client, Georgia, who speaks openly about her experience l...
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"We Focus on Attitude and Willingness to Learn" | Ben from ahs hospitality - Ep 034
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta. In this episode, we shine the light on one of atWork Australia's employer partners, ahs hospitality, in recognition of their commitment to creating a truly inclus...
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"Employment is Important in Improving Mental Health" | Galit B, Wellness Advisor - Ep 033
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversation with Shaun Pianta. In this episode, host Shaun chats with atWork Australia's Principal Advisor - Health and Wellness Services, Galit Bailey.Galit has spent multiple decades wo...
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"I Want to do Something Rewarding, Where I can Help People" | Suzan A - Ep 032
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.In this episode, host Shaun chats with Job Coach, Suzan about her journey with atWork Australia.Suzan came to atWork Australia at a challenging time in her life....
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"I Could Never Interact at School With the Other Kids" | Kerryn Burgoyne - Ep 031
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.In this episode, host Shaun meets Kerryn, the founder and director of Ktalk.At the age of 30, Kerryn was diagnosed with Autism. Kerryn openly talks about the cha...
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"They Gave me the Confidence to Think I can do This" | atWork Australia Client Guy - Ep 030
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.Every client who comes to atWork Australia has had a unique journey. The support and guidance they receive must be tailored to their individual experience and career go...
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"I Love the way People Look at me now that I’m Working" | atWork Australia Client Ryan - Ep 029
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.In this episode, host Shaun is joined by atWork Australia client, Ryan.Employment plays a significant role in our lives. It can provide structure, routine and cr...
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"It’s Okay to not be Okay" | Sarah A - Ep 028
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.In this episode, host Shaun is joined by atWork Australia's Registered Psychologist and Wellness Advisor, Sarah, to discuss anxiety.We can all experience anxiety...
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"Mum you Need to ask for Help" | atWork Australia Client Jasmine - Ep 027
Welcome to a special episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.This episode is to recognise International Women's Day, 8th March.International Women’s Day is a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible co...
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"You will Leave Being a Better Version of Yourself" | atWork Australia Client Josh - Ep 026
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.In this episode, Shaun speaks with atWork Australia client, Josh, and WOW, this man has a story to tell.From the very beginning of Josh's life, he was forced to ...
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"I do a lot of lip Reading"| Katy A - Ep 025
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta, the first of 2025!Shaun chatted with Job Coach Katy about her new role with atWork Australia. Katy has an extensive employment history across a number of industries fr...
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Thankyou for Listening! Holiday Reset
Thank you for listening!As we prepare to wrap up the first year of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta, the atWork Australia podcast team would like to thank everyone for listening, sharing our episodes on social media and continuing ...
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"People are Desperately Trying to get Food for Their Families"| Belinda from OzHarvest - Ep 024
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.For the last episode of 2025, Shaun sat down with Belinda from OzHarvest to learn more about the organisation.OzHarvest is one of Australia's leading food rescue organisations, pro...
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"We Support Women to Feel Confident" | Natalie from Dress for Success WA - Ep 023
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.In this episode, host Shaun is joined by Dress for Success Western Australia CEO, Natalie.Dress for Success Western Australia is a registered charity that is part of a global movem...
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"In a 10 Year Period, I had 300 Hospital Admissions" | atWork Australia Client Natalie - Ep 022
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.In this episode, atWork Australia client, Natalie, speaks openly about her challenges with diabetes.From being diagnosed as a young adult, her fears of the unknown and how this dia...
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"There’s Always Help Available" | atWork Australia Client Jackson - Ep 021
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.Today, November 19 marks International Men's Day.November is widely known as men's health awareness month with multiple initiatives such as Movember and Internat...
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"Just Communicate" | Sharon Whip, Neurodiversity Consultant - Ep 020
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.In this episode, host Shaun sits down with neurodiversity expert, Sharon, from Team Cohesion to discuss neurodiversity in the workplace.After spending many years working across a v...
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"We Believe Everyone Should be Seen" | Stacey from Compass Group - Ep 019
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.In this episode, host Shaun sits down with Stacey from Compass Group, who are one of Australia's largest food and support service companies. From this discussion it was clear that both at...
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"If I can do it, Anyone can" | atWork Australia Client Raymond - Ep 018
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.Todays guest is atWork Australia client, Raymond, is a proud Indigenous man who is very passionate about his work in the Aged Care industry.Raymond has worked a ...
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"I Just Needed to Make Consistent Changes" | atWork Australia Client Shane - Ep 017
Welcome back to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.Today's guest, Shane, has made remarkable changes in his life.After experiencing some challenging times throughout his life, as a coping strategy Shane reso...
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"We are all Human, we are not Perfect" | Rozy D - Ep 016
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.In this episode, Shaun speaks with one of atWork Australia's incredible Job Coaches, Rozy.Throughout the episode you can hear the passion, and genuine exciteme...
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"It was war, so we left" | atWork Australia Client Bassam - Ep 015
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversation with Shaun Pianta.In this episode we are joined with atWork Australia client, Bassam. Throughout the episode, he shares his life journey, shedding light into what it is like to be a part ...
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"It is Very Easy to Help Others, but not Yourself" | Vanessa L - Ep 014
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversation with Shaun Pianta.I think we should give this episodes guest, Vanessa, a massive round of applause for her courage and vulnerability. She openly speaks about her trauma, in the hope it c...
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"He has Been Kicking Goals Ever Since" | atWork Australia Client Nick - Ep 013
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.This week we are joined with atWork Australia and NDIS client, Nick and his Dad, Peter. Our very first father and son duo!After reflecting on the episode, the st...
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