---
title: "The EX Factor podcast | Crewmojo"
description: "Conversations with the people who rebuilt performance inside their own organisations — what they changed, what broke, and what they would do differently."
source: https://www.crewmojo.com/the-ex-factor
generated: 2026-11-10
---

# The EX Factor.

Conversations with the people who rebuilt performance inside their own organisations — what they changed, what broke, and what they would do differently.

[## The choice to co-create performance changed everything

Russ Heptinstall on how Pixelogic co-designed its values and performance experience with employees, and what it took to earn genuine buy-in.

Listen to this episode](https://www.crewmojo.com/the-ex-factor/the-choice-to-co-create-performance-changed-everything)[## Performance in the Flow of Work: VicHealth's Approach to Achieving Performance AND Engagement

Learn how VicHealth align pay with performance, integrate performance management into daily work, and use one-on-ones to merge health and wellbeing with performance.

Listen to this episode](https://www.crewmojo.com/the-ex-factor/performance-in-the-flow-of-work-vichealths-approach-to-achieving-performance-and-engagement)[## M&C Saatchi managerial magic: Streamlining admin for meaningful conversations

Step into M&C Saatchi's world, where everyone from the CEO to the concierge contributes to a unique workplace culture. Aleece Dening, HR Operations Partner, takes you behind the scenes to explore how they unite nine business units under one culture.

Listen to this episode](https://www.crewmojo.com/the-ex-factor/mc-saatchi-managerial-magic-streamlining-admin-for-meaningful-conversations)[## Boosting Performance and Wellbeing: The Starlight Children's Foundation Approach

Join us for an insightful exploration of Starlight Children's Foundation's innovative people-focused performance model. We delve into the foundation's three-lense view on performance - individual, team, and organisation - and discuss how growth and well-being serve as critical drivers of their success.

Listen to this episode](https://www.crewmojo.com/the-ex-factor/boosting-performance-and-wellbeing-the-starlight-childrens-foundation-approach)[## Inside the Feedback Machine: The Mantel Group Story

In this episode, we delve into the heart of Mantel Group's unique, feedback-focused approach to performance enhancement. We explore how this trailblazing organisation is pushing boundaries by empowering employees to take ownership of the process, fostering a culture of trust in place of rigid policies, and cultivating an environment for individualised experiences.

Listen to this episode](https://www.crewmojo.com/the-ex-factor/inside-the-feedback-machine-the-mantel-group-story)