Episodes
Friday Dec 01, 2023
#130 Michelle Loader - Are you Future Fit?
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Michelle is a board and executive specialist. She is an inclusive and resilient leader with an endless curiosity to ask ‘why?’ As Managing Director at Future Leadership, Michelle is an expert on the changing world of work, on the capabilities the future workforce will need and loves solving meaty problems. This is a really key conversation to help you uplevel your own readiness for the future. Michelle challenges all of us to consider if we are Augmenting our skills enough? Is your Digital Literacy strong enough for you to join the beginning of the conversation? We cover the core skills you should focus on today; how excellent leadership is constantly changing and the exciting potential of the gig economy for all of us. Michelle is a wonderful example of collaborative leadership in action. Michelle has a fabulous story, and she shares the lessons she learnt early in her career, when she was working while we were all playing. If you need a few tips on where to focus your development, start here.
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Friday Nov 24, 2023
#129 Kylie Baullo - Catch you Performing
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
There is a strong sense in this conversation of the importance of sisterhood and encouraging us all to support and uplift each other. Kylie Baullo, the Managing Director for ADP in Australia and New Zealand, is a dynamic leader who thrives on challenges and personal growth. We discussed the overseas stretch assignment that challenged her on every level, and we unpack the self-reflection and the steps she took to let go of self-doubt & lead with her strengths. This conversation will inspire anyone asking themselves “what next in my career?”. This is a brilliant chance to sit in the room and hear genuine reflections from a wonderful leader who is passionate about diversity, embracing discomfort and Authenticity, the next iteration for leaders and workplaces in Australia.
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Friday Nov 17, 2023
#128 Selena Rezvani - Life in the Confidence lane.
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Selena Rezvani’s signature strengths were like ‘whack-a-mole’. She tried to ignore them but the mole would pop up reminding her of the natural passion for coaching and educating. She embraced it, propelling her career to become a renowned Leadership & Self-Advocacy Speaker and bestselling author of the empowering book, Quick Confidence. A confidence expert, Selena passionately shares invaluable insights on how each and every one of us can tap into the wellspring of confidence within us. Firmly believing that everyone possesses strengths, and whilst it may take a while to unearth, that once we do, we can have the rewarding career that so many of us crave. This energising conversation feels like your very own coaching session with practical advice that you can implement immediately. We talk about leading with strengths, how sometimes “no” is the start of a conversation and she shares the common leadership traits from successful global CEOs she has interviewed. We geeked out on this topic! All of this from a woman who has never met a hot fudge sundae she didn’t like. Great conversation. Enjoy.
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Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
The CEO role is changing and it is one that is starting to appeal to women. This conversation is like settling in with an old friend and just sharing life how it really is. Sarah is refreshing and captivating as she reflects on an architectural career that spans two decades, three continents and strong relationships with renowned organizations like Google, Bloomberg and the Macquarie Group who keep coming back. We discuss how the CEO role is changing, why saying yes all the time could be really bad advice, balancing guilt by having tupperware for your brain and so much more. Sarah leads the Woods Bagot Sydney studio and is a passionate supporter of equality within the Property Industry. Brilliant woman. Glad we met. Enjoy this conversation.
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Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Getting the chance to interview Jack Stack was an incredible pinch me moment. Jack’s leadership philosophy had an indelible impact on me and without a doubt was a foundation of my own leadership success as CEO. My dog-eared copy of his book, The Great Game of Business was never far from my side. Jack has been called ‘the smartest strategist in America” by Inc. Magazine and one of the “top 10 minds in small business” by Fortune Magazine. As the Founder, President and CEO of SRC Holdings Corporation. Jack is a pioneer of the leadership model known as open-book management. People travel the world over to experience and emulate the culture at SRC. Jack is truly humble with a wicked sense of humour. Listen carefully to Jacks’ words - they will unlock joy in your own leadership.
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Friday Oct 27, 2023
#125 Ann Rhoades - If they’re not listening, you shouldn’t be there
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Ann Rhoades can pick a true servant leader from 40 paces. Ann has been part of teams who built award-winning cultures at both Southwest and JetBlue airlines. When she first met Herb Kelleher in a Board meeting, he kept insisting she not stand up… I love her reveal on why. Ann shares the importance of being a strong values-based leader, how critical understanding financials is, and the essential need to be a courageous HR leader who takes a stand on important issues and is a partner that others listen to. We discuss her view on the trend of senior professional females leaving the workplace, her advice to ask for what we need and stories of CEOs who are measured on how they get results, not just on the results. Don’t miss this conversation with a wonderful human being. Ann's brilliant quote, "never be afraid to say what we believe", is especially important in today's challenging times and she shares how she has lived that ethos.
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Friday Oct 20, 2023
#124 One conversation changed it all for me
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Have you felt that energy?
You know it, I’m sure. It’s invisible to the naked eye but you feel it immediately when you walk into successful businesses or work with successful teams. Their engagement is so high it radiates. And, you just feel it. Exceptional Leadership starts with the energy you bring as a leader. Remarkable leaders – the ones who can inspire this tacit energy within their teams - work on themselves first. They prioritise self-improvement. They focus on their leadership style and build on their emotional intelligence, readying themselves for the inevitable new challenges they will face in their leadership position. They invest in refining their leadership style. Join me in this week’s podcast as I ask the thought-provoking questions to encourage self-reflection on your leadership goals and style. Pop your headphones in, grab your journal or groovy device and let’s start your intentional leadership plan together. And don’t forget to pop them in an email and share them with me.
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Friday Oct 13, 2023
#123 Ilsa Wakeling - From Elite Athlete to Siege Negotiator to Becoming Me
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
From the competition of an elite sporting career in softball, to the adrenaline of foot chases and hostage negotiations, Inspector Ilsa Wakeling has always loved a challenge. Named in the Australian softball squad in the early to mid 2000’s and playing in the Italian professional league, Ilsa always had a childhood dream of becoming a police officer. In 2006, it became a reality. This is an inspiring conversation as Ilsa shares the electrifying moment as part of the Critical Incident Response team that forced her to rethink her focus and priorities. It led to a brilliant and intentional career plan! I love an inspiring story and Ilsa shares hers so openly. I continue to be inspired by what we can learn from elite athletes.
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Friday Oct 06, 2023
#122 Nicole Sheffield - One nostril above water
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Nicole Sheffield, the dynamic Managing Director, OneDigital at Wesfarmers shares one of the best pieces of advice she received in her career. Nicole is a leader who is fearlessly intentional about shifting industries and striving to become a remarkable CEO. Her transformative journey began when early feedback led her to abandon her law degree and embark on a path of hands-on impact in the world of business. In our conversation, she reveals how she learned to shed her leadership armour and deliberately mastered the world of numbers, complementing her natural talents in the written word and visionary thinking. In her own words, Nicole is loud and fun. She has always been driven by a deep connection and passion for the customer and imagines a future where she delivers what we need the most - TIME. Nicole's impressive background includes executive roles in renowned Australian businesses, driving customer experience at Australia Post and spearheading digital strategy at News Corp Australia. As a regular speaker and commentator on business and digital transformation, she is also a Director of Chief Executive Women.
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Friday Sep 29, 2023
#121 Tammy Medard - Sliding Door Moment: Which door would you choose?
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Tammy Medard faced a pivotal choice: a serious Manhattan banking career or the carefree allure of backpackers in Australia. Opting for adventure, she followed Frank Sinatra's mantra: "If you can make it here (New York), you can make it anywhere." This marked the beginning of her Australian journey. As Managing Director at ANZ, overseeing Australia's largest Institutional banking business, Tammy Medard's background as a child of Cuban immigrants taught her to overcome underestimation relying on her own “scrappiness and work ethic”. In our conversation, Tammy shares challenges still faced by senior female executives and the assumptions she refused to let define her future. Tammy is the epitome of an intentional leader. Her captivating narrative is both motivating and empowering. I think Tammy is an exceptional human being.
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