From Brisbane to Nepal via London, Vietnam and Cambodia, Jade Lee approached her mid-career disillusionment from a very adventurous angle! With a career in HR under her belt, Jade was finely attuned to team building and engagement but what she experienced on her trek to Everest Base Camp gave her a fresh perspective. From the Sherpa’s servant leadership to building trust and connection at speed, it was a life-changing endeavor in many ways. Jade now draws on these experiences to help organisations improve team connection and engagement - it’s less perilous than Everest but the people stuff delivers plenty of challenges for this intrepid explorer.
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Podcasts
264 A leadership framework for cultures that deliver with Gerald Leonard
As a conservatory trained bassist and widely certified productivity and culture consultant, Gerald Leonard leverages the synergies of music and business to help teams deliver outstanding performances. Replicating the flow and connection of a jazz ensemble in a sprawling project team doesn’t faze Gerald, who thrives on organising chaos. Whether it’s getting the band together or satisfying the boardroom, it’s all a beautiful process that results in sweet music!
Read More259 A former Navy SEAL’s leadership strategies for motivating teams
As a combat-decorated Navy SEAL, Marty Strong is no stranger to highly motivated teams. When he transitioned into business leadership, Marty saw a major contrast from battlefield to boardroom around training and motivation. From being shocked at how employees were treated, to the lack of a common vision and under-investment in training and skills development, Marty has brought his SEAL’s sensibilities to a leadership model that creates resilient teams with harmony at their heart. Marty shares his insights not just into leadership but how people tick and why a community matters in times of conflict.
Read More258 Leadership strategies for innovation with Bruno Pešec
Bruno Pešec, an Oslo-based Croatian and former engineer once worked for Toyota and saw for himself that it didn’t matter how great the idea was, how talented the engineers were, if the end user couldn’t see the value in it. This sparked a passion for leadership strategies and innovation that meets a need. It took Bruno down a path that combined the discipline of datasets with the messy people stuff of innovation, new ideas and strategic change. Bruno shares his insights and practical examples of how we are going about innovation wrong and what to do instead. Spoiler: start with the end in mind!
Read More254 Leadership strategies for creating space to think with Donna McGeorge
Picture this: a meeting is unexpectedly canceled and you feel a jolt of gratitude for the time you’ve just been refunded. What if you took control of creating that feeling by designing your day to for more brain buffer time? That’s a leadership bonus. It’s what productivity expert Donna McGeorge advocates to engage with what matters most.
Read More252 Leadership strategies for psychological safety with Dr Sam Mather
As Sam Mather ascended the leadership ladder in her 20 year L&D career, she realised that work was not working. Taking the opportunity to pursue a PhD in Organisational Psychology, researching psychological safety and resilience in the workplace, Sam gained a deep understanding of how leadership and culture impacts performance but also where personal responsibility has a role to play. In pursuit of peak performance, Sam advocates for brain fitness, being selective with our attention and safeguarding our finite mental resources.
Read More251 Leadership strategies for getting out of the way with Sean McAuliffe
Sean McAuliffe loves fast cars and is driven to succeed but his leadership philosophies have evolved from a realisation that sometimes you have to take a back seat. An entrepreneur with a talent for understanding what the market needs, Sean built a successful car key supply business from scratch and, following a merger, identified the need to simplify employee communication and connection. So he came up with the solution and now practices what he preaches with his growing software business.
Read More242 The people stuff of implementing change with Susan Davidson
A fascinating example of what happens when worlds collide, Susan Davidson brought a decade of business and finance experience to a career in health education after personal circumstances became a catalyst for change. Relationships, identity and community all feature strongly in Susan’s leadership philosophy, helping her to successfully steer complex change both professionally and personally.
Read More241 Leadership strategies to stop procrastination with Eric Twiggs
Losing a good friend in college spurred Eric Twiggs to swap partying for purpose as he confronted the fact that time is not replaceable. As an author and coach, Eric partners with his clients to help prevent procrastination while paying attention to passions on the path to success. With an infectious energy that comes from his desire to make an impact, Eric shares his strategies for taking action - now!
Read More236 Perspective shifting leadership insights
Zoë Routh shares a revelatory reflection on polarised conversations and shifting perspectives that digs into the role of identity in our beliefs.
Read More234 Courageous leadership with Peter Scott, retired submarine Commodore
Former Commodore Peter Scott spent three decades in service of the Australian Navy, rising to the position of professional head of the submarine arm. Leading in some of the most demanding conditions imaginable, Peter has remained grounded through a deep sense of responsibility and a commitment to understanding those around him. From leading and living in close and isolated quarters to taking ultimate accountability for missions, Peter is a study in graceful leadership under pressure and he shares the experiences and insights that have shaped him.
Read More232 Leadership principles for happy teams with Susie Walford
Do good, make a difference and have fun while doing it - that’s Susie Walford’s leadership philosophy and it serves her well as General Manager Federal Self Insurance at EML (Employers Mutual Limited). A veteran of the claims management industry, Susie was thrust into people leadership with little tools or training, leveraging her innate people skills and commitment to clients to create a corporate culture of shared ownership… and a little bit of silliness. Susie shares her refreshing leadership principles for creating happy, productive teams, silencing the inner critic and seeking out constructive counsel.
Read More231 How to scale without losing curiosity in your corporate culture with Tim Jackson
Being an entrepreneur calls for a different leadership perspective - one where you can pull back and cede a little control in the name of strategy. This is something Tim Jackson has learned to do as he scales his tech business in challenging pandemic conditions. From hiring for culture fit to offering employees multiple ways to connect, Tim shares his insights into growing a corporate culture where collaboration and curiosity ensure there’s no room for complacency.
Read More230 Conscious leadership principles with Kate Billing
Kate Billing’s intense personal work informed her deeply human approach to helping others on their leadership journeys. From the simple magic of bringing people together to bravely going to the edge of the unknown, Kate believes an environment where leaders can be deeply connected humans is also where they can become the next, better version of themselves.
Read More228 Leadership strategies for supporting burnout with Mark Butler
When Mark Butler experienced burnout, his body threw in the towel but neglected to tell his brain! Mark’s subsequent recovery sparked a pivot into mental health and a passion for helping others which now sees him work with leaders, teams and organisations to help them recognise, anticipate and recover from burnout. With COVID putting mental health front and centre, Mark offers leadership strategies based around providing support over solutions.
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