The People Leaders Podcast
The People Leaders Podcast is a resource for managers and business leaders aiming to build high-performing teams. Hosts Jan and Michelle Terkelsen, leadership and team development experts, explore topics from multiple angles through practical tips, insights, and interviews with experts worldwide. They cover workplace communication, understanding self and others, the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), managing virtual teams, and their own High Performing Team Assessment Tool. The podcast's goal is to reduce workplace stress and increase job satisfaction for leaders, managers, and their teams globally.
Episodes
How AI Is Changing Leadership: Insights from Leadership Expert Sally Foley-Lewis
Discover how middle managers can navigate AI transformation effectively, emphasising human-centred leadership and self-awareness. Join Sally Foley-Lewis, a seasoned leadership expert, as she shares insights on maintaining relevance, fostering trust, and enhancing emotional intelligence in tomorrow’s workplace.Episode Highlights00:00 How AI Is Changing Leadership02:47 Navigating AI in the Workplace
How to Find and Win Your Next Leadership Role With Richard Triggs
Regardless of where you are on your leadership journey, this epsiode is guaranteed to help you progress your leadership journey and, importantly, set yourself up to win "your ideal role with your employer of choice." I had a fascinating chat with Richard Triggs, the founder and CEO of Arete Executive, an executive search and recruitment company based in Brisbane, Australia.We delved into
5 Signs Your Team May Need an MBTI Workshop
In this episode, I explore five key indicators that suggest your team may benefit from an MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) workshop. Learn how communication breakdowns, lack of team cohesion, low motivation and engagement, constant decision-making conflicts, and unresolved workplace tension could be holding your team back. Discover practical tips and success stories on how understanding personal
Unlocking Leadership Potential: Simple Hacks for Busy Professionals
As leaders we’re often focussed on the big things and may overlook the simple actions that can make a big difference, so in this episode, I share simple and practical leadership strategies tailored for busy professionals. From learning the art of delegation to implementing the two-minute rule, making meetings more efficient, and using time-independent communication tools, these hacks aim to enhanc
Why Leaders Should Create a Support Network
A support network is one of the most powerful tools in any leader’s arsenal—but it’s often overlooked.It’s important to note that a support network is very different from a general “network” and worlds apart from “networking,” which often brings to mind uncomfortable events full of professionals hunting for their next client or opportunity.Instead, think of your support network as a carefully buil
Key Takeaways from 2024: Insights on Self-Leadership and Personal Growth
I’ve put together a short wrap-up video of 2024 where you can learn valuable insights about self-leadership and personal growth to help you end the year on a high note…Explore important questions like 'Who do I need to be?' in various interactions and how changing behaviors and habits can impact your life. Discover the significance of setting an environment, making conscious choices, and
Why Being Vulnerable Makes You a Better Leader
In this episode, we explore the critical role of vulnerability in effective leadership. Drawing on studies from Harvard Business Review and the Academy of Management Journal, we highlight how vulnerability can enhance trust, collaboration, and bottom-line results. Through real-world stories and experiences, we discuss the transformation that occurs in teams when leaders openly share their intentio
Combating Workplace Stress with Vedic Meditation: An Interview with Brett Jarman
Workplace stress, resilience, psychological safety… These are all buzzwords that have gained increasing attention in recent years. And rightly so. We spend a huge proportion of our time at the workplace, so it’s critical that we do our best to keep stress to a minimum.But who is actually responsible for this? Our guest on the podcast this week says the burden of responsibility is shared, and prop
Your Personality Has the Biggest Impact on How You Lead
As a leader it can be tempting to point to team members as being responsible for team performance issues. Sometimes this is the case, but more often than not, we see a failure on the part of the leader to take different personality styles and preferences into account. This is actually the primary job of a leader, and what sets leadership responsibilities apart from individual contributor responsib
Transforming Feedback into Powerful Learning Opportunities
In this episode, we explore the surprising and somewhat disturbing statistic that only one in four employees find feedback helpful for their performance. We discuss the importance of transforming feedback into powerful learning opportunities for both personal and professional growth. We highlight the role of trust, the need for a habit of inviting feedback, and using a forward-focused and solution
Fractional Leadership: Flexibility and Expertise with Lauren Patel
In this episode of the People Leaders Podcast, we explore the realm of fractional consulting with our guest Lauren Wambold Patel. Lauren, a former Boston Consulting Group consultant and now founder and CEO of Keenan Reid Strategies, shares insights into how fractional consulting is reshaping the industry. We dive into the benefits for both consultants and clients, the impact on Gen Xers and Millen
Maximising Leadership Effectiveness Through Wellbeing with Anna Eliatamby
In this episode, we explore the critical role of well-being in leadership with Anna Eliatamby, a clinical psychologist and workplace well-being expert. Anna shares insights on the foundational importance of self-care for leaders, highlighting how neglecting personal well-being can lead to destructive habits and toxic behaviours. She introduces key strategies for responding to stress, maintaining h
Team Building Activities That ACTUALLY Work (2024)
In this podcast, we address common queries about team building, providing practical examples and sharing insights from research on high-performing teams. We outline several team-building activities with specific focuses such as learning, collaboration, fun, connection, trust, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and goal setting. Activities include watching and discussing a TED Talk, conducting t
Workplace Resilience: Practical Tips and Strategies
In this episode, we delve into the topic of workplace and professional resilience and what it means to effectively respond and adapt to adversity. We discuss a multi-faceted approach to resilience through mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional lenses. We share practical strategies, including the importance of self-talk, changing perspectives, physical movement, nutrition, hydration, rest, livi
Mastering Feedback and Difficult Conversations with Dr. Phill Krins
In this episode, I am excited to welcome Dr. Phill Krins, an expert in workplace psychology, coaching, and facilitation. We delve into the significance of feedback and managing difficult conversations, especially for new and emerging leaders. Dr. Krins shares his vast experience, touching on the importance of feedback for growth, role clarity, and employee engagement. We explore the barriers to ef
The Art of Managing Up: Crucial Questions for Your Manager
In this episode, we discuss the importance of managing up and making the most out of your relationship with your manager during one-on-one meetings. We explore various questions to ask, such as understanding your manager's key priorities, communication preferences, and ways to build trust. Additionally, we dive into stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and ways to ensure continuous pe
Stress Relief and Mental Clarity: Forest Bathing with David Roland
In this episode, I interview David Roland, a psychologist, writer, presenter, and certified forest bathing guide. We discuss David's extensive background, including his studies in clinical psychology focusing on performance anxiety, and his transition to nature connection and forest bathing. David shares his personal experiences with forest bathing, its origins, and its many benefits such as
The Biggest Mistakes New Managers Make and How to Avoid Them
Anyone new to a management position is bound to make mistakes. Some of these mistakes will be unique to a particular position, and may even be unavoidable. But many mistakes that first-time managers make are pretty common, and can be avoided.In this episode we discuss the most common first-time manager mistakes we’ve seen in the past 25 plus years working in the field. Some of these mistakes inclu
Stepping Up from Individual Contributor to New Manager/Leader
Making the transition from individual contributor to manager is about more than just taking on more responsibilities. It literally requires a shift in how you think about your work, the people you work with, and yourself.In this episode, we lay out eight paradigm shifts that are essential for you to perform at your best and to bring out the best in your team.Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction
How to Get More Value Out of Your MBTI
The Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) has been our favourite personality profiling tool since we first became accredited facilitators more than 20 years ago.Other profiling tools have come and gone as ‘flavour of the month’ over the years, many of which are simplified versions of the MBTI, but the MBTI itself is the tool we are most often asked to use, and with very good reason,The wisdom behind
The Power of the Change Curve with John Fisher
For many years now, we’ve been using the Change Curve model, created by John Fisher, a constructivist, psychologist, and coach. It’s a powerful tool for helping people navigate the different stages of organisational change. We were thrilled to be able to speak with John directly on the podcast and to discuss the application of the Change Curve in leadership programs, the emotional journey individu
Growing a Nationwide Business: Ian Perkins' Journey with Lawlab
In 2014 we began working with Ian Perkins, CEO of lawlab, which, at the time, was a small and growing conveyancing firm. We’ve worked with him every year since, and have helped him expand the business to 50 staff nationwide. Ian was kind enough to jump on a call with me to discuss their growth, and the role People Leaders has had in building his team over the years.We discussed the focus on team l
Elevating Team Engagement and Performance for Small to Medium Businesses
Our focus for this year for our content is going to be small and medium sized organisations (SMEs), specifically, how to create high-performing teams. We're also creating programs that cater for SMEs. Watch this space for details...There is a very different dynamic for small and medium businesses than there is with larger organisations, particularly when the owner is the leader of the busines
Aligning Health for Optimal Performance and Wellbeing with Jo Formosa
Have you ever wondered why we often do things that we know aren't good for our health? Today’s episode with Jo Formosa, a natural medicine specialist, will definitely pique your interest. A seasoned expert in Ayurveda, accupuncture, Chinese medicine, remedial massage, and Neuro Strategies, Jo takes us on her captivating journey into natural medicine and unveils the uniqueness of Ayurveda as a
Navigating High-Stakes Leadership: Stress Management Techniques and Building Effective Teams with Nicole Monteforte
Do you ever feel the weight of achievement becoming just too heavy? Are you losing yourself in the race towards success? In our latest episode, we had the privilege of picking the brain of Nicole Monteforte, a seasoned leader and CEO, who has successfully navigated the high-pressure terrain of managing teams in the thousands and has lived to tell the tale. Nicole shares her invaluable insights on
Delegate Your Way To Better Leadership
Today’s topic of choice is one we have found people leaders really struggle with, and can really open up so many opportunities for them: delegation.In coaching or workshops, we often hear managers say, "Yes, but I'm so busy, surely I can't push any more work down on to the people that report to me." Our answer is simply, “Ask, you might be surprised by the response”.If it'
Amos Szeps - Executive Coach
It’s always interesting chatting with other professionals in our field and this discussion with Amos Szeps is no different. I learned some new turns of phrase that I know I’ll be using more in the future. Phrases such as: Empathy with edge; Disagree quickly but not personally; Choose meaningful problems and more.With 20 years of experience in leadership and leadership coaching under his belt, Amos
Jenna Holloway - Releasing Limiting Beliefs to Unleash Leadership Potential
Leaders often have good intentions and great ideas, even great visions, for themselves but often they don’t succeed in bringing those intentions to fruition.This is not exclusive to leaders of course, but the result of a leader falling short of their potential, is that their team can often be affected as well.In this interview, with Jenna Holloway, Jan discusses the impact of limiting beliefs on o
Journaling to Develop Your Leadership Skills
One of the qualities that separates leaders from managers is self awareness. A manager with low levels of self awareness is unlikely to bring out the best in themselves, let alone their team. Whereas a leader with high levels of self awareness, is going to naturally develop the skills needed to bring out the best in the people working with them.They will be more likely to display the humility, the
The People Leaders Toolkit App is Live!
We’re always looking for new ways to provide resources to leaders and are excited to share with you that the People Leaders Toolkit app is now live.Available on Apple and Android (and usable on desktop computers also), the toolkit is designed as a hip-pocket resource to help leaders with the challenges they face on a daily basis.We’ve got five tools in the toolkit already and at least another ten
How to Identify and Support Potential Leaders in Your Team
One of the biggest mistakes we see in the leadership field is promoting someone above their natural level of leadership.For example, someone who is an outstanding performer on your sales team, might not necessarily excel as a sales manager. Yet many organisations promote based on technical performance rather than their people leadership potential.This shows up in the stats, with 60% of new leaders
The Year of the New and Emerging Leader
New and emerging leaders are usually given the short straw when it comes to leadership development and training. They’re often thrust into a role based on technical achievement and/or attitude and aren’t given much in the way of training in people leadership.This is a huge mistake, because these are the people on the front line, the interface between the objectives of the organisation and ‘the wor
Team-Based Planning for New and Emerging Leaders
New leaders have a tough job. Not only do they have the technical aspects of their role to master, but they also have to master the craft of leading people. One of the biggest mistakes we see organisations make when promoting someone from an operational to a leadership role, is that they don’t give them sufficient training in planning. They are so often given their objectives for the year and a te
Lyndal Hughes - Building Purpose-Driven Organisations
Purpose-driven organisations are more than just ‘nice places to work.’ They also tend to have higher market share and grow three times faster than organisations that are not purpose-driven.In this podcast Jan had a lively discussion with Lyndal Hughes, Managing Director of Q5 Australia, a consultancy that helps organisations ‘make change stick.’ Lyndal explained that their work centres around help
A Leader’s Framework to Help Shape 2023
For leaders, setting personal and professional goals is common practice, especially at the beginning of the year, but, regrettably, not everyone gets to tick them off as done by the end of the year.There are two reasons for this: 1) because they don’t do a thorough review of the prior year before setting the goals, and 2) they get caught up in creating specific outcomes rather than setting intenti
Integrating People, Processes and Technology With Hardik Parekh and Adrian
Hardik Parekh, CEO and founder of Searce, believes that the potential of people, processes and technology working together has the ability to change the world. He is passionate about working with people who share this belief, and who have a desire to make work and life better. In this conversation, Hardik and Adrian Chu, country manager of Australia and New Zealand, discussed on the podcast how th
Dr John Demartini on Leadership, Motivation and the Science Behind Distraction
Leadership is grounded in understanding human behaviour, and few people understand human behaviour quite like the tireless Dr John Demartini. With 40 books under his belt and another ten on the way, Dr Demartini has studied human behaviour through the lens of almost all the great philosophers and teachers to come up with a contemporary approach that has helped thousands of people around the world.
Case Study: Why Use the ‘Above the Line, Below the Line’ Leadership Tool?
One of our most popular downloadable leadership tools, Above the Line, Below the Line, is a must in any manager’s or organisation’s toolkit. The accountability framework can be used by teams and organisations to foster clear and cohesive ways of working. The premise of the tool is that there are ‘above the line’ ways of operating, which are usually constructive, responsive and adopt a growth minds
5 Biggest Mistakes People Leaders Make in a New Job Role and How to Avoid Them
When you start a new job role as a people leader, it can be difficult to know where to start. Many of us go in wanting to prove our worth as soon as possible but end up underperforming in the long run. That’s just one of the biggest mistakes people make in a new job role. There will always be challenges but it’s how you navigate them that’s important, so knowing what people tend to do wrong will h
Two Key Questions To Ask Yourself
In this short and sweet bonus episode Jan and Michelle pose two key questions to ask yourself and reflect on:How do you want to communicate?What impact do you want to have?=====Useful Links:Explore our brand new Above-the-Line Leaders' Toolkit - https://peopleleaders.com.au/above-the-line-thinking/Join our next Leadership Essentials Program - https://peopleleaders.com.au/leadership-essentials
Diversity in the Workplace with Arthur Woods
We are all naturally biased when we make decisions, so it’s vitally important to set up procedures in the workplace that minimise their effect. On this episode we speak to Arthur Woods: a social entrepreneur, bestselling author and champion of equality in the workplace.Arthur is the co-founder of Mathison: a venture-backed tech platform that enables employers to stay on track with their diversity
Mental First Aid with Sophie Aghdami
One in five Australians are challenged with their mental health. Pretty much every leader is going to have to guide people who are suffering, and yet historically, the focus of leadership and management has been on professional performance rather than state of mind. Our guest this week, Sophie Aghdami, has been through her own mental battles and come out the other side to become an addiction recov
Above-the-Line Below-the-Line Thinking
Many, many years ago we read ‘Walking the Talk,’ a book by Carolyn Taylor, which was our first introduction to the concept of above-the-line and below-the-line thinking. Since that time we’ve incorporated the principles of this style of thinking into almost everything that we do.We built the model into many of our programs and have done countless workshops purely on the subject. The simplicity of
The Changing Style of Leadership In a Modern Age, With Dr Ben Ritter
The agile work environments of today pose a big challenge… are leaders really leaders anymore? Our esteemed guest, Dr Ben Ritter, has noticed a trend of leaders not feeling like they deserve to be there. The speed with which leaders can rise to the top, mobile/remote working and the fluidity of organisational structures have all contributed to a totally different kind of leader, so we’re going to
Love Them or Lose Them with Beverly Kaye
What a pleasure it was to speak to a genuine thought leader on the latest People Leaders podcast. Beverly Kaye is an internationally renowned expert in career development, employee engagement and employee retention. She’s written multiple books (the last one sold over 800,000 copies) and, just for good measure, she has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Talent Developmen
Be More Wrong - How This Can Help Your Leadership Interview with Colin Hunter
We all experience insecurities at some point in our lives. Some people suffer from insecurities such as social anxiety, nervousness, past traumas, recent experiences of failure or rejection, loneliness, negative beliefs about yourself, perfectionism, and so on. These insecurities can have a huge impact on your life, relationships, personality, and work, among other things. But what if you could us
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion With Robin Rosenberg
Promoting and maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion in a hybrid environment is challenging for leaders, especially during this time of COVID-19. To find ways out of this issue, we have Robin Rosenberg to discuss and share some tips on how to promote and maintain diversity, equity, and inclusion in an organisation. She is CEO and Founder of Live in Their World, a company built to improve wor
How To Literally Find Your Voice And Become A Great Leader, With Melanie Weller
In this episode we speak to the inspirational Melanie Weller: a professional voice coach who can tell you exactly what you need to do to project yourself in the best possible way.Melanie works with voice professionals and non-voice professionals alike. Whoever you are, you’re going to need this advice!Her clinical specialty is the vagus nerve, so we talk about how important this can be to your ove
Using Algorithms for Better Recruitment, with Michael Yinger
Recruitment is one of the biggest headaches in business, but it really doesn’t need to be. We speak to CEO and co-founder of Resume Sieve, Michael Yinger, about how you can automate the recruitment process and get really clever with the algorithms. Once you’ve got the right tools, as Michael says, you can “take the drudgery out of the recruitment process.” What’s more, the very same thinking can h
Leading Together with Susan Basterfield and Travis Marsh
We absolutely love it when people take a deep dive into the art of leadership. Susan Basterfield and Travis Marsh have certainly done that as co-authors of an inspiring new book called ‘Lead Together’. They’ve done some extensive research into many aspects of leadership, most notably the transformative power of ‘empathetic leadership’, and why leadership climates fail.Susan and Travis have over 50
The Johari Window - Developing Your People Leader Toolkit
As a people leader it’s useful to have a strong toolkit of good frameworks; shortcuts for certain ways of operating. We get a lot of feedback from people about the resources we share and how helpful they are, so we’re sharing a new one with you: the Johari Window. Episode Highlights:When was it developed, who developed it and what actually is the Johari Window? Why was the Johari Window invented?T
Key Shifts In Leadership 2021
Crazy is the new busy! We’ve been working with leaders in business for well over twenty years and the common mantra to date has always been, “I’m busy, really busy,” or variations on that theme. Since the beginning of last year though, that mantra has changed, “Things are crazy, really crazy!” No points for guessing what’s brought that about...A lot has changed in leadership in the past year and t
How To Master Your Own Wellness, With Jamie Shapiro
We speak to a truly inspirational lady on this episode of People Leaders. Jamie Shapiro is an executive leadership coach with a refreshingly holistic take on business. She’s also a bestselling author, former triathlete, certified nutritionist and CEO of her own company, Connected EC. You’ll hear plenty of easy-to-understand tips for how to cultivate your own character and thrive as a leader. Jamie
Top Leadership Hacks, with Dave McKeown
On the show this week we hear some great advice from Dave McKeown: the energetic and charismatic founder of Outfield Leadership. Dave explains how to make strategic planning a part of every working day, and what leaders can do to empower their staff to buy into the wider company vision. Dave really knows what he’s talking about. As a business growth advisor he’s made it his business to help leader
How To Be The Leader You Always Wanted To Be, With Amber Hurdle
By the end of this episode you’re going to have some great tools to sharpen yourself up as a leader. Our guest Amber Hurdle specialises in helping leaders define their position and value to maximise results. Amber is CEO of Amber Hurdle Consulting, a multi-award winning talent organisational firm that works with international celebrities and Fortune 100 companies. As well as having great professio
How to Deal With Death in the Workplace With Zenith Virago
Bereavement is uncomfortable in any situation and the workplace especially. We had an incredibly moving conversation on the podcast with Zenith Virago, a ‘deathwalker’, marriage celebrant, consultant, educator, speaker, facilitator and author. Most of us never think of how to deal with bereavement until it actually happens, but half an hour with Zenith is something we could all benefit from. She d
Pillars of Communication: Develop Your Confidence, Self-Promote, and Sell - Interview with Bill Kurzeja
In this episode of the People Leaders Podcast, we talk about useful strategies on how to build and develop confidence, tips on self-promoting and selling - without it feeling awkward, and different ways to improve communication. We invited Bill Kurzeja, the owner and founder of Professional Success South, a sales training and business consulting firm, to join the show. He talks to us about his ex
End Of Year Reflection Session Template For You And Your Team
The end of the year is nipping on our heels so for our last offering this year we wanted to share a Reflection Session Template that we’ve been getting great feedback about from clients. Of course any time of the year is a great time to reflect but typically the end of the year, or the beginning of the following year, might be times where you go through this exercise, either by yourself or with yo
Improve your Leadership Culture – Interview with David Shar
It was such a privilege to speak to David Shar on the People Leaders Podcast – he is a truly inspirational man. David is a keynote speaker, trainer and consultant who helps organisations improve their leadership culture and avoid burnout. As leaders we are often focused on troubleshooting the poor performers rather than building the right leadership culture to enable everybody to thrive, so it was
Finding The Perfect Candidate For Your Team - Interview With Kathleen Steffey
In this podcast, we interviewed Kathleen Steffey, who started her recruiting firm ‘Naviga’ in 2002. Kathleen has nineteen years of experience as a Chief Talent Officer. She joined us on the People Leaders Podcast to share some wisdom on how to go about recruiting talent to expand your team. Even if you are not in a position where you are hiring team members yet, you’d do well to listen in to get s
The Power of Leadership Coaching – Interview with Tony Martignetti
In this episode of the People Leaders Podcast, we interview Tony Martignetti, Chief Inspiration Officer and Founder of Inspired Purpose Coaching. Tony is a leadership coach with a specialty in working with leaders and their teams to navigate through change and unlock their true potential. He is known for supporting leaders by helping them find clarity so that they can unlock their full potential a
Ryan Berman And The Return On Courage
In this inspiring episode we interview Ryan Berman. Ryan has worked with some of the most influential companies in the world. He has spent the last decade and a half growing his own creative business, but in 2019, he actually fired himself from his last agency to start Courageous, a change consultancy that develops Courage Brands and trains companies how to operationalise courage through Courage B
7 Deadly Strategies: Our Top Tips To Improve Your Physical, Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
Has your physical, emotional and mental well being fallen by the wayside during all this change and uncertainty? As a people leader, you need to be your best self so you can lead others. Paying extra attention to your own well being is always a good idea. In this episode, we share our top seven strategies from our Leadership Essentials program that help you do just that. Episode highlights: An int
A Time For Change - Navigating The New World Of Business
We know things aren’t easy right now. We’re all learning how to navigate such dramatic change in business as a result of COVID-19. And a change in our environment means changing the way in which we work. So we’ve created a transition plan to help people leaders and their team embrace the change and move forward post-COVID as a high-performing team .https://peopleleaders.com.au/covid-transition-pla
Fine Tuning Your Coping Mechanisms And Resilience During Tough Times
How are you coping with all the change and uncertainty that’s going on at the moment?We’ve all been affected in different ways by Covid-19 and all the restrictions that have come with it, not to mention the disturbed routines. Some are taking it in their stride, while others are struggling, particularly those who’ve been forced into a second round of lockdown. We’ll leave you to decide which end o
Understanding Different Personalities: The Seven Myths Of Introversion and Extroversion
In this very special episode — our 100th episode — we’re in myth-busting mode and are taking a look at the common misconceptions of introverted and extroverted personality types. It’s no secret that we’re lovers of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and using it to understand your own and your team’s personality types. There are certain things that we see time and time again when it comes to u
If Not Now, When? Don’t Put High Performance On Hold...
We’ve had a lot of mixed responses from clients considering engaging us for leadership and team-building programs since Covid-19 restrictions took hold back in March. All the leaders and organisations we’ve spoken to recognise that the team dynamic and organisational culture have had to adapt to the new ways of working, and that in many ways these changes will be permanent.Where people get stuck t
Zoe Routh Interview: Loyalty, Advocacy, Leadership
We have an information-packed episode with Zoe Routh. In this episode, Zoe talks about the gig economy and this pandemic, strategies for leaders on retaining talent, her definition of loyalty in the workplace, on being an elder-archetype leader, and more.Zoë Routh is one of Australia’s leading experts on people stuff - the stuff that gets in our way of producing results, and the stuff that lights
Franziska Iseli Interview - Courageous Leadership and Personal Branding
In this episode, Franziska shares some wonderful ideas and tips on courageous leadership, concepts of imperfection and how it is helpful for leaders and teams, personal branding, and more.Franziska is an internationally renowned speaker, entrepreneur, adventurer. She's known for her thought leadership and for pushing boundaries. Franziska is a maverick entrepreneur, leading marketing strategi
James Sinclair Interview - Talent Retention With A Difference
In this episode, we interview James Sinclair, the Chief Executive of EnterpriseAlumni. His primary role is in recruitment but he is really making a name for himself teaching organisations how to maintain relationships with staff when they do leave. He also contributes to various media on the future of work and large enterprise innovation and entrepreneurship. He shared some fantastic insights arou
Covid 19 and Your Financial Wellbeing
In today's episode, we are graced again by the presence of Vivian Goh as she talks about financial wellbeing during the Covid-19 pandemic. Vivian is the founder and coach of Simple Wealth Coaching (SWC). She also discusses how you can, step by step, start getting your financial house in order and automating your budget so you can prepare and make sense of the current changes in the economy an
What is Trust in Leadership? - Jesse Curry Interview
In this episode, we’re chatting with Jesse Curry, the founder of First-String Leadership. Founded in July 2019 (first as a blog, now a podcast) to serve other leaders and entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses, but needing leadership training to do so.He began his career as in the US Army as an Aviation Officer, including serving as an Intelligence Officer, up until his final assignment a
The 5 Things You Need To Do To Lead Your Team Through Change And Uncertainty
It’s a turbulent time. The coronavirus outbreak continues to spread and the majority of people are working from home. It can be stressful trying to navigate these changing and uncertain times. So, checking in with yourself, your family and friends and your team is key. In this podcast, we’re sharing our top five tips we’ve learned along the way to make working from home a little easier for you and
Making Processes And Systems Interesting And Worthwhile, Yes It Is Possible!
Are your processes and systems helping or hindering your business? In this episode, we’re chatting to Craig Meinicke, the founder and managing director of Touchpoint One, a Brisbane-based management consultancy business. He has over 20 years’ experience across many different industries and in various utility sectors including water, electricity, transport and resources.He began his career as a wat
How To Set Yourself Up For Success in 2020: The Power Of A Morning Routine
A new year means new opportunities and a chance to set yourself up for a successful year ahead. But we’re not talking about making New Year’s resolutions. We’re talking about something much simpler, and much more likely to make a difference to your life, both personally and professionally. In this episode, we’re looking at the power of a good morning routine. Episode highlights: Why morning routin
Vivian Goh Interview - Achieving Financial Wellness And Living Your Best Life
It can be stressful not having control over your money. And sometimes, the idea of taking back control is so daunting it can be hard to know where to even start. Luckily, in this episode we cover that and more. Vivian Goh, financial wellness coach and founder of Simple Wealth Coaching shares her knowledge and tips for taking responsibility of your finances. Her areas of expertise include life coac
How To Do A Year-End Review For Leaders and Teams
We don’t know what kind of year you’ve had to date but whatever it’s been, now is a great time to review how the year has been for you in the context of being a leader.If you still haven’t got the results you were hoping for in 2019, hang in there, you may be closer than you realise. And if you did get the results you were looking for, well done! And if you happen to be reading this or listening t
How To Build Your Personal Brand And Become An Authority In Your Space
Do you write your own story? Do you build your own personal brand? In any environment, you need to take responsibility for your career, how you want to be, the reputation you want to be known for, because if you don’t determine it, other people will do it for you. In this episode, we’re chatting to someone who helps leaders do exactly that: Matt Johnson. Matt is a marketer, speaker and founder of
A Guide To Team Agreements For High-Performing Teams - What They Are And How To Use Them
Constructive team agreements are all about the behaviours and the way the team interacts with one another and stakeholders. In order for a team to be high performing, no matter their industry, they need to agree to uphold those behaviours throughout the day and week as a team. A person might be doing a really good job in terms of what they have to deliver, but it’s not just about delivering the ta
Cate Wilson Interview - Yoga And Leadership: A Perfect Match
In this episode, we’re chatting with our favourite yoga instructor, Cate Wilson, about why yoga and leadership are the perfect match. Cate is a 250-hour YTT yoga teacher, with a love of learning and inspiring change in others. A wife and mother of two, she’s also a beauty therapist and thermomix lover and is passionate about what we put into our bodies, onto our skin and allow into our minds. Epis
