In this episode of Between Us Three, Lauren, Nathan, and Chris navigate the "North Pole level" exhaustion of the holiday season while dissecting the latest shifts in workplace culture. They explore the rise of "Job Hugging," where employees choose the security of their current roles over job hopping while still advocating for better pay.

The conversation dives into the digital age's impact on productivity, from the phenomenon of "brain rot" and two-speed scrolling to the Australian government's landmark $49.5 million social media fines.

Between stories of horse riding mishaps and $5,000 mattress toppers, the trio discusses the "brain defrag", a mindfulness practice of using journaling to turn fragmented thoughts into clear, actionable blocks of focus.

In this episode the Between Us Three crew dive into the messy middle of modern business. They unpack why marketing and sales are no longer separate lanes, how AI is reshaping trust buying behaviour and lead generation, and why not every business should be chasing scale. Along the way they share real world stories about leadership delegation pet peeves workplace frustrations and the personal trade offs behind growth. Equal parts strategy reflection and banter this conversation is for founders leaders and operators navigating change without losing their sanity.

This episode unpacks the big questions business leaders are actually wrestling with: Is AI in customer comms crossing a line? How do you celebrate success without seeming showy? And does anyone really enjoy networking, or is it just part of the gig? A candid, energetic conversation full of real-world stories and sharp insights.

In the debut episode of Between Us Three, Lauren, Chris, and Nathan dive into the big questions shaping work and life today. From the rapid rise of AI to the changing face of leadership, culture, and connection. With equal parts banter and business insight, the trio explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping jobs, emotional intelligence, and even relationships.

The conversation ranges from the power of empathy in management to the perks that actually make people stay — with stories of helicopter Christmas parties, puppy training wins, and the eternal “work-from-home” debate.