There is so much in the public forum about the challenges facing women - all of them genuine and in need of focus and attention. And yet there is radio silence on the challenges for men - a social taboo that is keeping men quiet and suffering. It seems in our search for gender equality, we have succumbed to gender silencing. Has the pendulum swung too far?
In this episode we explore:
Alarming statistics about men and how they are coping (or not) with the shifting landscape of men's purpose
What is contributing to the challenges for men
What questions we need to answer if we are to move forward TOGETHER.
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Read MoreSusan Helyar is the Director of ACT Council of Social Service Inc (ACTCOSS), and a Table Host for the the upcoming Edge of Leadership UnConference, March 28 here in Canberra.
In this interview we dive into:
Why community advocacy is critical in maintaining the compassionate heart of the community
The hidden story in the strong average cost of living in an affluent community like Canberra, and how many are stuck in a cycle of poverty that goes unseen
When you are asked, 'does this bother you', what are you prepared to do to make a difference in complex social challenges? A little goes a long way.
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Read MoreContribution is a responsibility and a calling. It's part of the fabric of what makes up their business platform and approach. It's an integrated view of life, work, and making a difference.
We cover:
How environments support the values and culture of an organisation - including a swing!
Business has a two-way role in the community
The value of different in roles in collaborative leadership
Read MoreOne of the first women in IT, Sheryle Moon has had an amazing and diverse career. She has a passion for creativity and design, in IT as well as art. She has been the second in command alongside successful entrepreneur Matt Bullock, the founder of international payment gateway, eWay, and now their second venture - Spinify, a gamification platform to incentivise work that matters. In this interview she shares:
The emerging connection of ART in the IT sector
How IT and art have parallel processes
The Pledge 1% and how Matt Bullock of Spinify has created a Foundation to support even more of the community
How giving and social justice is woven in a successful career.
Read MoreTodd Wright is a passionate, energetic business person who believes in stories, and how they can change lives. In this interview we explore:
His lifelong commitment to making a difference, and how to come back from volunteering fatigue
Why making social contribution a key aspect of your business is critical, especially for new businesses
How to choose a cause that your business can support
Savvy ways a business can contribute, aside from straight out sponsorship.
Read MoreCarrie Leeson is an accomplished business leader and passionate advocate for health, both physical and mental. In this interview she shares insight in to how charities and businesses can work together for mutual benefit, and for the benefit of the community. There are a number of ways businesses can interact with a community organisation - not all of them financial.
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Read MoreStrategic planning has changed: the 5 year plan is OUT. Nothing stays that stable for that long! The strategic intention is IN, with tactics and projects needing regular review. Aside from that big mistake (believing a 5 year strategy still works), there are 3 other common mistakes that will definitely sabotage you and keep you in hand-to-mouth land.
Read MoreConnection is currency. You can't connect if you don't have a network! The best defence against being irrelevant, is to build a synergistic, robust, and vibrant network.
In this episode, you'll discover six ways to expand your network, the secret to being a valued connector (not just a taker!), and how to eliminate the dreaded networking fears.
Read MoreResolutions be gone! Let's stop making ourselves 'wrong' and needing to be 'fixed'. I propose an easier more gentle way of approaching our evolution. Here are 7 reasons why they don't work and 9 steps on what to do instead.
Read MoreDavid Leitch is the Director of Commercial Operations at the Master Builder's Association of the ACT. He is project manager for the 2016 highly successful Charity House Project that raised over $2 million for local charities with the contribution of over 75 local builders, tradies, suppliers, media partners alongside with a land grant from the ACT Land Development Agency. It's a remarkable story of collaboration for the purpose of Inclusion - including people with all abilities in the community.
We explore:
The virtuous spiral of 'do good, do well - do well, do more good' in business giving.
The extraordinary power of giving and collaboration to make a huge impact
How to fill gaps in leadership through others' talents
Read MoreCanberra based leadership expert Zoe Routh talks about the power of teams with DFK Everalls' Melissa Healy.
Read MoreCanberra based leadership expert Zoe Routh talks to local leader Dave Rae about developing staff.
Read MoreCanberra based leadership expert Zoe Routh talks with local leader Peter Gordon about the power of collective giving.
Read MoreCanberra based leadership expert Zoe Routh talks to local leader Andrew Sykes about nurturing talent.
Read MoreCanberra based leadership expert Zoe Routh drills down the strategies that will give your leadership the competitive edge.
Read MoreCanberra based leadership expert Zoe Routh on the leadership myths about men.
Read MoreCanberra based leadership expert Zoe Routh on the actions leaders need to take when things are overwhelming.
Read MoreCanberra based leadership expert Zoe Routh on everything you need to know about avoiding and overcoming pushback
Read MoreCanberra based leadership expert Zoe Routh on the changes we can all make to influence long-term change.
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