Episodes

  • The Social Factor - The Science Behind the Future of Effective People Leadership

    The Social Factor - The Science Behind the Future of Effective People Leadership

    · Rawthentic Leadership

    Today’s first episode for 2024 is a little different. I recently launched my White Paper – The Social Factor – The Science Behind the Future of Effective People Leadership and today I present it to you in audio format, as some people prefer to listen than to read.

    The White paper introduces you, the listener, to the concept of Social Leadership. It opens with the big picture and the challenges faced by todays leaders, examples being the gap between what leaders believe that employees want and what they really want and need. We explore the myriad demands of today's leader and the potential cost, mentally and emotionally.

    We cover the people leadership journey - 'from Crisis to Conviction' and why the focus needs to be on developing leaders both formally and informally.

    The Changing Face of Leadership tracks leadership Development over the ages and what 21st Century leadership looks like today in the Social Age.

    The White Paper then introduces you to the concept of Social Leadership and the social cognitive neuroscience underpinning this approach.

    The SOCIAL Model of Core Needs is presented in terms of elements, scope, detail and a detailed description of each element; how the absence of these needs can create a 'threat' response, and ways we can reduce this to create 'reward' responses in our people (the concept of threat and reward and also explained).

    We each have a unique 'point in time' hierarchy of needs and this is explained in the paper, together with applications of the model and a case study of how it is being used by a global engineering consultancy.

    Finally we look at balancing the focus on people and performance and the consequences of focusing too much or too little on one or the other.

    If you would like a copy of the white paper, please head over to https://brain-smart.com/social/ and if you would like to complete the Hierarchy of Needs self-assessment here is the link https://brain-smart.com/hierarchy-register/

    Finally - we'd love to hear your feedback so please engage with in the Social Leadership Conversation on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/beingbrainsmart/

    Clare

    #socialleadership #podcast #rawthenticleadership #thefutureissocial #leadershipdevelopment

  • The Essence of Coaching in Leadership - a Conversation with Danielle Ballantine

    The Essence of Coaching in Leadership - a Conversation with Danielle Ballantine

    · Rawthentic Leadership

    Episode 40 of the Rawthentic Leadership Podcast is a conversation jam packed with wisdom from lived experience and deep reflections.

    My guest in conversation is Danielle Ballantine, CEO of Your Side Australia, a not-for-profit organisation specialising in providing total care for vulnerable Australians, in particular the elderly and disabled.

    Our chosen topic of conversation centres on a much-needed skill in leadership – coaching

    Here are some of the many topics and stories we explored and uncovered:-

    Danielle’s approach to coaching in business and what influenced itRole models in coaching leadershipThe many benefits of a coaching cultureHow coaching sits on a continuumWhen a coaching style of leadership is not appropriateThe challenges of switching leadership stylesHelping natural problem-solvers to develop a coaching approachThe horse in the hole analogy!Creating a culture of problem-definitionEmpowering decision-makingDrawing our strengths – the benefits of investing in trainingWhen leaders are too time-poor or cognitively overloaded to coachThe greatest barriers to creating a coaching cultureHow coaching can facilitate managing and leading changeWhat happens when we work and walk togetherExploring differing coaching styles and finding the right fitThe power of storytelling in coaching – when it works and when it doesn’t!How coaching builds confidenceCoaching and decision-making autonomyCoaching and succession planning

    You can follow Danielle here https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielleballantine/

    You can visit Your Side Australia here https://yourside.org.au/

    #coachingleaderrship #coaching #coachingwisdom #rawthenticleadership #podcast

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  • The Essence of Inclusion in Leadership - a Conversation with Toby Mildon

    The Essence of Inclusion in Leadership - a Conversation with Toby Mildon

    · Rawthentic Leadership

    Episode 39 of the Rawthentic Leadership Podcast is an insightful exploration into the world of Diversity and Inclusion in leadership, with a focus on Inclusion.

    My guest is D&I consultant Toby Mildon, who I worked with when he was working at the BBC. Our conversation has many levels of depth and covers a broad area, which makes it the perfect resource for any manager or leader wanting to get to grips with this critically important topic and also hear from Toby’s lived experience.

    Here are some highlights from our conversation:-

    How Toby ‘fell’ into D&IThe 10/90 Iceberg analogyThe scope of diversityMicro aggressions and micro inequities – what’s the difference?Why some people don’t challenge micro-inequitiesRepresentation unpackedThe criticality of representation (in leadership and throughout)Fear of causing offence and its impactDiversity washing a.k.a. window dressing – the rhetoric gapCalling out and calling in – what’s the difference?The ‘where D&I sits in the business’ conundrumOne of the first questions Toby asks when consulting with new clients and the critical follow up questionEssential elements to achieve ‘the golden standard’The difference between equity and equalityIntegrating D&I into ‘the way we do business – and a clear comparisonThe hierarchy, chronology and priorities of D&I

    We ran out of time to cover intersectionality so here is a link to an explainer video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1islM0ytkE

    You can follow Toby on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobymildon/

    Here are the links to Toby’s resources

    Inclusive Growth Book UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inclusive-Growth-Future-proof-business-workplace/dp/178133448X

    Inclusive Growth Book Australia - https://www.booktopia.com.au/inclusive-growth-toby-mildon/book/9781781334485.html

    Free workplace diversity assessment - https://mildon.scoreapp.com/

    Inclusive Growth Podcast - https://inclusivegrowthshow.buzzsprout.com/

    #rawthenticleadership #podcast #inclusion #diversityequityandinclusion #inclusioninleadership

  • The Essence of Meaningfulness in Leadership - a Conversation with Debbie Haski-Leventhal

    The Essence of Meaningfulness in Leadership - a Conversation with Debbie Haski-Leventhal

    · Rawthentic Leadership

    Episode 38 of the Rawthentic Leadership Podcast is a must for anyone who is looking to find or further develop meaning and purpose in their lives, be it personal or professional. My guest, Professor Debbie Haski-Leventhal, MBA Director at Macquarie University shares her extraordinary story of family tragedy and what it meant to become members of a cult-like organisation and the trauma that ensued.

    This is a story with a dramatic upturn and hence the topic of our conversation, the essence of meaningfulness in leadership.

    Here are some highlights from our conversation:-

    Being born into tragedyDebbie’s introduction to the Kabbalah Centre and what it meant to the family‘Spreading the light’ and ‘Ploughing’Breaking free and life ‘post Kabbalah’The project that changed everythingDebbie’s education pathway and research into volunteeringThe darkest of hours - knitting the parachuteOvercoming the fear of deathFilling the voidThe difference between meaning and meaningfulnessThe T.I.P model for leading a more purposeful life (and lost of practical examples)Three power questions to ask in finding your passionExploring CSR (Corporate and Social Responsibility) and organisational purposeFinding meaning at workBecoming a purpose-driven business and the role of leadersInstrumental versus moral motivation/obligationThe consequences of green or rainbow washingDebbie’s role as MBA Director Macquarie University and bringing CSR into the MBA

    Debbie’s book ‘Make it Meaningful’ How to find Purpose in Life and Work

    Debbie’s TEDx Talk ‘The Purpose Driven University’ (15m 12s)

    Debbie’s website

    LinkedIn

    Instagram

    Twitter

    References made in the podcast

    Happiness and its Causes Conference 16th & 17th November Sydney - Debbie will be speaking on Day 1

    ‘Educated’ by Tara Westover

    Immanuel Kant’s 4 Categorical Imperatives

    #purposedrivenleadership #impactleadership #meaning #meaningfulness #purpose #impact #csr

  • The Essence of Hope in Leadership Part 2 - Australia - the Land of Hope with Yaser Naseri

    The Essence of Hope in Leadership Part 2 - Australia - the Land of Hope with Yaser Naseri

    · Rawthentic Leadership

    Today I bring you part 2 of my conversation with Yaser Naseri, an Iranian refugee with a story to tell.

    Please, if you happen to have stumbled on this episode and have not listened to part 1 – head now to listen to Episode 36 then come back here and all will make sense.

    What an honour it was to listen to part 2 of Yaser Naseri’s story as a refugee from Iran, part 2 starting with the day he arrived in Brisbane.

    You cannot not be moved by Yaser, not just his story but his attitude, his determination to make a life worth living, his desire and need to be a voice for all those who have lost their lives fleeing war, persecution and discrimination, and above all his hopes for the future.

    You can help his hopes and dreams become a reality by considering Yaser as your next Keynote Speaker. Please connect with him on LinkedIn (contact details below).

    Enjoy

    Here are some show notes

    The day Yaser arrived from Indonesia to AustraliaThe refuges settlement process and Yaser’s emotional responseThe journey to master the English languageYaser’s volunteering experience and paying it forward for refugeesFrom Brisbane to Sydney, an epiphany and the next chapterA day in the life of Yaser the University StudentA shout out to TAFE counsellors and other support resourcesCareerseekers to the rescueYaser’s first internshipThe challenges in navigating new systemsThe transition from intern to full time employeeThe role of Yvonne Kelly and her social enterprise Glow Up CareersPairing up to spread the message – Yvonne and Yaser’s keynote speakingA call out to all organisations to consider hiring refugeesHow Yaser plans to use his story for goodThe appointment of Yaser as a National Refugee Ambassador for Australia (Refugee Council of Australia)Hopes and dreams for the future from a global perspectiveHow hope can help us as we lead our families, community and businessThe challenge of maintaining hopeYaser returns to Indonesia

    If this story moves or inspires you, and I can’t imagine it for one moment that it won’t, then please share it far and wide - thank you.

    The podcast is available on all podcast platforms and on the BrainSmart website (details in comments)

    #hope #resilience #leadership #rawthenticleadership #refugeeswelcome #survival #podcast #rawthenticleadership

    The ABC article about the boat capsizing - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-19/hopes-fade-for-asylum-seekers/3737376

    Yaser on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasernaseri/

    Yaser on Instagram - @yasernaseri_

    Careerseekers - http://www.careerseekers.org.au/

    GlowUp Careers - https://glowupcareers.com/

    Yvonne Kelly (Glow Up Careers) on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonnekelly1

    Sydney Uni article - https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2023/05/26/from-devastation-to-a-dream-come-true.html

  • The Essence of Hope in Leadership Part 1 - a Story of Survival with Yaser Naseri

    The Essence of Hope in Leadership Part 1 - a Story of Survival with Yaser Naseri

    · Rawthentic Leadership

    In this episode, Yaseri Naser shares part one of his extraordinary journey of arriving in Australia from Iran.

    There are no shownotes today, the story unfolds itself and all the wisdom is held in Yaser’s words

    Once you have listened to the story you may find this article of value

    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-19/hopes-fade-for-asylum-seekers/3737376

    #hope #resilience #humanity #survival #leadership #refugeeswelcome

  • The Essence of Service in Leadership - a Conversation with Cr Sue Baker

    The Essence of Service in Leadership - a Conversation with Cr Sue Baker

    · Rawthentic Leadership

    Episode 35 of the Rawthentic Leadership Podcast is a conversation of both depth and with wisdom on the topic of service in leadership and with local government Councillor Sue Baker.

    Sue shares how she transitioned from a career in learning and development to representing the City of Frankston in local Government and how she drew on her years of experience in hospitality and training to serve her constituents in the very best ways possible.

    Here are some highlights from our conversation:-

    How Sue’s eclectic career shaped her attitude and passion for serviceThe importance of alignment between an organisation’s external focus on service and their leadership cultureA pivotal moment in understanding the value of culture and peopleThe story of how Sue came to stand for election and how she applied creativity and innovation in a challenging time to create a unique campaign strategyEssential key attributes of servant leadership and how to serve when you have 142,000 customers to serve!Understanding the process of deliberative engagement with the communityThe consultative continuum – from informing to co-designThe importance of self-care when leading with the spirit to serveThe rewards and challenges of taking a service in leadership role

    #servantleadership #podcast #spirittoserve #communityengagement #leadership #authenticity #rawthenticleadership

    Rawthentic Leadership has been ranked number 4 in Australia’s top 25 Leadership Podcasts

    We are on a mission to get the message out to the business community about those 21st Century leadership skills that engage, inspire, motivate and develop people to be their very best and achieve their potential so if you enjoy the podcast, please head over to Apple podcasts and give us a rating and review or if Spotify is your platform of Choice please follow us – thank you!

    Please also subscribe to our YouTube channel

    If you would like to contribute to our mission, however small, please donate here – thank you

  • The Essence of Networking in Leadership - a Conversation with Charlie Lawson

    The Essence of Networking in Leadership - a Conversation with Charlie Lawson

    · Rawthentic Leadership

    Episode 34 of the Rawthentic Leadership Podcast is a must for anyone who either wants to improve their networking capability, doesn't like to network but realises that it can be good for business, or simply wants to listen to someone who is passionate about their purpose in life.

    Today I bring you an exceptionally practical and often funny conversation with Charlie Lawson, a networking and promotion expert with a twist.

    This podcast is not just for leaders, it’s for everyone in business. We redefine and reframe networking, ditching its negative stereotype and Charlie then fires nugget after nugget of practical tips for anyone wanting to build meaningful business relationships.

    Here are some highlights from our conversation

    A definition of networking that busts the stereotypical viewHow networking is like a fishing net!Why networking is still relevant to leaders in corporate businessExpanding the scope of networkingMy favourite opening question when networking and Charlie’s support story and outcomeThe power of facilitating introductionsCharlie reveals the truth about networking for himThe role of introversion and extraversion when it comes to networkingOne of Charlie’s first speaking experiencesPractical tips for those for whom networking isn’t their favourite pastime!How the world of networking has changed post the pandemic eraPractical tips and a process for the forgotten gem of networking – the follow upHow to find out how good a networker you are

    #networking #connection #relationshipbuilding #podcasting #rawthenticleadership

    Charlie’s website

    You can connect with Charlie here

    How good a networker are you? Link to the questionnaire

    Is networking just schmoozing? Charlie's vlog

    Rawthentic Leadership has been ranked number 4 in Australia’s top 25 Leadership Podcasts

    We are on a mission to get the message out to the business community about those 21st Century leadership skills that engage, inspire, motivate and develop people to be their very best and achieve their potential so if you enjoy the podcast, please head over to Apple podcasts and give us a rating and review or if Spotify is your platform of Choice please follow us - thank you!

    Please also subscribe on our YouTube channel

    If you would like to contribute to our mission, however small, please donate here – thank you!

  • The Essence of Humility in Leadership - a Conversation with Matt Cameron of the Penrith Panthers Rugby League Club

    The Essence of Humility in Leadership - a Conversation with Matt Cameron of the Penrith Panthers Rugby League Club

    · Rawthentic Leadership

    Note to self, when in conversation with someone who epitomises humility in leadership, don’t expect them to talk about themselves in a hurry!

    Meet Matt Cameron, Rugby League CEO of the Penrith Panthers, and my latest guest in conversation for the Rawthentic Leadership Podcast.

    The Penrith Panthers are a professional rugby league team based in Western Sydney and they have been on an incredible journey over the past few years coming from behind to be in the Grand Final in 2020 and win the Grand Finals in 2021 and 2022.

    Though we might not necessarily have done a deep dive talking about humility, you’ll quickly grasp why I wanted to have Matt as my guest for this topic by the way he talks about his education, his team, the club and its culture. If you're a fan of Rugby League and curious about gaining an insight into club culture then this podcast is most definitely for you!

    Listening again to this podcast with my leadership hat on, there is much we can learn and apply in business from the world of high performance sport.

    Here are just a few of the golden nuggets gleaned from our conversation:-

    Matt’s career before joining professional sportsWhy Matt believes that he has the best and worst job in the worldHumility – creating the environment for others to flourishHumility as part of the culture of the clubLeading with vulnerability-based trustUsing a repeatable metaphor to continually improveThe difference between peer-to-peer accountability and a blame cultureThe role of storytelling in onboarding new players and developing deeper ongoing relationshipsBeing comfortable to be challenged and the results it can deliverMatt’s open-door policy – the ‘couch’ effect!The source of Matt’s humility – a heart-warming story about his school teachers and upbringingThe role of mentoring in helping to develop humility as a leadership traitHarnessing the wisdom of our eldersFuture-proofing the business and the team; the role of pathways in succession planningWhat Matt still wants to develop in himself as a leader

    It’s probably not a surprise that Matt doesn’t do social media but you can find out more about club of which he is so proud in their documentary https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2023/02/26/streaming-now-watch-all-the-way-on-9now/

    Matt also speaks fondly of The Patrician Brothers from his school days. You can find out more here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrician_Brothers

    Rawthentic Leadership has been ranked number 4 in Australia’s top 25 Leadership Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/australian_leadership_podcasts/

    We are on a mission to get the message out to the business community about those 21st Century leadership skills that engage, inspire, motivate and develop people to be their very best and achieve their potential so if you enjoy the podcast, please head over to Apple podcasts and give us a rating and review or if Spotify is your platform of Choice please follow us - thank you!

    Please also subscribe on our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKjgNrVcmB-hDnDdobYOmHw

    If you would like to contribute to our mission, however small, please donate here – thank you!

    #rawthenticleadership #podcast #humility #leadershipdevelopment #nrl #rugbyleague #highperformanceinsport #teamdevelopment

  • The Essence of Leading with Head & Heart - a Conversation with Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM

    The Essence of Leading with Head & Heart - a Conversation with Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM

    · Rawthentic Leadership

    Meet Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM, leader, board member, journalist and bestselling author of ‘Head & Heart : The Art of Modern Leadership’ and my most recent guest for the Rawthentic Leadership podcast.

    Kirstin’s diverse career, attitude to risk and passion for diversity and inclusion makes for an enriching and lively conversation about what modern day leadership is and means, the stereotypes that need to change and how we can become the very best leaders we can by leading with both head and heart.

    Some of the many points we covered as the time flew by include:-

    Kirstin’s leadership journey starting at 17 in the Royal Australian AirforceFrom the military to law and psychology – the journey to leading peopleBeing prepared to say “YES”!The thread that tied Kirstin’s diverse career goals togetherAddressing imposter syndromeThe evolution of leading with Head & HeartAdaptive leadership – what it really meansA peek into the experience of sitting on BoardsThe wonderful Word to Wisdom ratio and a leader who epitomises it!Kirstin’s crisis support work at LifelineHow Kirstin arrived at the 8 head and heart leadership attributesWhy empathy can be a double-edged swordWhat stops some leaders embracing leading with head and heartThe self/others awareness gapHow to close the gap on the blind spots - how you see yourself versus how you are perceived by othersWhy this is a leadership book that you will finishAn insight into he process of writing the bookOne of the many interviews that stood out for Kirstin and whyExploring the 2 concepts of ‘everyone is a leader’ and ‘leadership is a series of moments’Kirstin’s Head & Heart leader scale

    #leadership #emotionalintelligence #author #bestsellingbook #poscast #rawthenticleadership #headheartleaderscale

    You can follow Kirstin on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstinferguson/

    and her website https://www.kirstinferguson.com/

    To complete the Head & Heart Leader scale and purchase the book visit https://headheartleader.com/

    Rawthentic Leadership has been ranked number 4 in Australia’s top 25 Leadership Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/australian_leadership_podcasts/

    We are on a mission to get the message out to the business community about those 21st Century leadership skills that engage, inspire, motivate and develop people to be their very best and achieve their potential so if you enjoy the podcast, please head over to Apple podcasts and give us a rating and review or is Spotify is your platform of Choice please follow us - thank you!

    If you would like to contribute to our mission, however small, please head to https://ko-fi.com/brainsmart to donate - thank you!

  • The Essence of Mindfulness in Leadership - a Conversation with Jenny Steadman of Potential Project

    The Essence of Mindfulness in Leadership - a Conversation with Jenny Steadman of Potential Project

    · Rawthentic Leadership

    Meet Jenny Steadman, Acting Director of Potential Project and my first guest in conversation for Season 3 of the Rawthentic Leadership Podcast. The topic of our conversation was, in my opinion, the perfect choice for the start of a new business year, ‘The Essence of Mindfulness in leadership’.

    Here are some of the many topics we covered. You can listen to the podcast on all major platforms and the BrainSmart website:-

    A synopsis of Jenny’s eclectic career, starting out as a classical musicianJenny’s interesting introduction to mindfulnessA working, practical definition of mindfulnessWhy we need mindfulness more than ever before as leadersPractical tips to catch moments of stillnessThe power of a short body scanUsing mindfulness to quickly destressSupercharging our insight when it comes to making judgementsThe link between mindfulness and mitigating biasThe benefits of cognitive flexibilityHow mindfulness came into mainstream businessMindful mayonnaise!The increase in peer-reviewed research on the benefits of mindfulness in the workplaceThe work of the Potential ProjectThe interesting impact of mindfulness on physical safety in the workplaceCompassionate Leadership – How to do hard things in a human way (book link in the comments)When care is a barrier to actionHow empathy can be a double-edged swordThe difference between empathy and compassionWhat it means to be fully presentTwo small yet effective strategies to experience mindfulness

    You can connect with Jenny using the following links:-

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-steadman/

    Jenny’s website https://www.jennysteadman.com.au/

    Potential Project https://www.potentialproject.com/

    Client case studies - https://www.potentialproject.com/clients

    Compassionate Leadership – the book - https://www.compassionateleadershipbook.com/

    Mindful mayonnaise! https://www.godairyfree.org/product-reviews/earth-balance-mindful-mayo

    Rawthentic Leadership has been ranked number 4 in Australia’s top 25 Leadership Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/australian_leadership_podcasts/

    We are on a mission to get the message out to the business community about those 21st Century leadership skills that engage, inspire, motivate and develop people to be their very best and achieve their potential so if you enjoy the podcast, please head over to Apple podcasts and give us a rating and review or is Spotify is your platform of Choice please follow us - thank you!

    If you would like to contribute to our mission, however small, please head to https://ko-fi.com/brainsmart to donate - thank you!

  • A Conversation with your Podcast Host Clare Edwards

    A Conversation with your Podcast Host Clare Edwards

    · Rawthentic Leadership

    Today I bring you a conversation with a difference, it’s with me.

    Over the past few months I have been approached by listeners with the odd question and so the idea emerged to answer them in a podcast.

    I approached the wonderful Trent Rosen, Learning and Development manager of Canteen Australia and asked if he would interview me as he knew me a little from work we had done together pre covid but he didn’t know me too well.

    It was certainly an experience and I have developed even more admiration of and empathy for my podcast guests as committing to the essence of being real, raw and authentic can also be a place of vulnerability.

    No real show notes - that would be a little self-indulgent!

    Rawthentic Leadership has been ranked number 4 in Australia’s top 25 Leadership Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/australian_leadership_podcasts/

    We are on a mission to get the message out to the business community about those 21st Century leadership skills that engage, inspire, motivate and develop people to be their very best and achieve their potential so if you enjoy the podcast, please head over to Apple podcasts and give us a rating and review or is Spotify is your platform of Choice please follow us - thank you!

    If you would like to contribute to our mission, however small, please head to https://ko-fi.com/brainsmart to donate - thank you!

  • Leading with Culture - a Conversation with Michael Henderson of Cultures at Work

    Leading with Culture - a Conversation with Michael Henderson of Cultures at Work

    · Rawthentic Leadership

    Today I bring you a fascinating and insightful conversation with Michael Henderson, corporate anthropologist, culture expert and my latest guest in conversation for the Rawthentic Leadership podcast on ‘Leading with Culture’.

    Michael has overseen or supported over 300 company culture transformations in countries around the world and in many different sectors, and our conversation delivers fascinating insights into organisational culture, what it is and isn’t, surprising statistics about levels of proactive investment in building culture and much, much more.

    Here are a few of the golden nuggets gleaned from our conversation:-

    The percentage of organisations that are aligning culture to strategyThe culture/strategy chicken and egg problemThe ‘speaking about’ versus ‘knowing about’ culture conundrumThe staff/leadership knowledge and awareness gapsWhy culture isn’t top of the strategic agendaOne word that makes all the difference when defining cultureWhat culture really isBrining culture to lifeWhat cultural anthropologists do and how it differs from other culture transformation specialistsAn insight into cognitive anthropologyHow humans ‘think’ about cultureHow to broaden your ‘schematic vocabulary’Problems versus perspectivesThe value of uncovering perspectives – a case studyThe impact of leaders on cultureMichael’s take on leadershipCulture considerations in mergers and acquisitionsMaintaining culture in a hybrid worldA great example of a remote culture working wellHow leaders can leave a legacy of maintaining cultureCase study of a real estate business that wasn’t in real estate – what business are you in?What leaders must get clear on to succeed

    Michael’s book 'Above the Line: How to Create a Company Culture that Engages Employees, Delights Customers and Delivers Results' can be purchased here

    You can connect with Michael on LinkedIn here

    www.culturesatwork.com

    In the new year Michael will be making his culturing programs available for individuals (currently only available to organisations). For more information please follow this link https://www.culturesatwork.com/culture-programs

    Rawthentic Leadership has been ranked number 4 in Australia’s top 25 Leadership Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/australian_leadership_podcasts/

    We are on a mission to get the message out to the business community about those 21st Century leadership skills that engage, inspire, motivate and develop people to be their very best and achieve their potential so if you enjoy the podcast, please head over to Apple podcasts and give us a rating and review or is Spotify is your platform of Choice please follow us - thank you!

    If you would like to contribute to our mission, however small, please head to https://ko-fi.com/brainsmart to donate - thank you!

  • Leading with Values - a Converstion with Dr John Demartini of the Demartini Institute

    Leading with Values - a Converstion with Dr John Demartini of the Demartini Institute

    · Rawthentic Leadership

    Today I bring you a thought-provoking and sometimes challenging conversation with Dr John Demartini, an incredible man who has inspired, and challenged, thousands of people to recognise their full potential.

    Our chosen topic is ‘Leading with Values’ and we cover it from multiple perspectives, including how to shift values in your hierarchy and dealing with conflicting values in relationships.

    Our conversation starts with the story of how Dr John came to discover the significance of values.

    Here are a few of the golden nuggets gleaned from our conversation:-

    Why some people are unaware of their hierarchy of valuesThe fear that stops us living to our valuesThe areas of our life depending on valuesOur value-givers from childhood and the impact this has on our livesHow your body & mind tell you that you’re not living to your valuesThe values determination processHow to shift priorities up your hierarchy of valuesHow we sabotage our valuesHow to deal with conflicting values in a relationshipChallenging the concept of organisational valuesHow values can help in the hiring processThe questions to answer to determine you real valuesThe link between values and self-worthThe story of how Dr John has boundless energy for what he doesThe teacher who inspired Dr John and his resulting epiphanyDr Demartini’s inspiring closing message that everyone needs to hear!

    I studied with Dr John and took part in his breakthrough experience twice. It was life-changing for me and I am happy to share how it changed my life if you are curious. This was a deeply personal transformation so I would prefer to share on a 1 to 1 basis.

    Resources by Dr John

    Value Determination Process - a 13-step process that will help you to uncover your highest priorities.

    Website - www.drdemartini.com

    Books

    The Values Factor The Secret to Creating an Inspired and Fulfilling Life

    The 7 Secret Treasures A Transformational Blueprint for a Well-Lived Life – released 25th October 2022

    Here is a short excerpt on values from the book

    “Look deeply and profoundly into your life and find out where your mind is already alert. You know you have it, so don’t lie to yourself by saying you don’t. Where is your mind most alert? Where is it creative? Where is it spontaneous? Where does it have the power to answer questions quickly? Where does it think creatively?

    Don’t stop until you find that area. Acknowledge it, write it down, and don’t let anybody on the outside impose on you the belief that you don’t have it.

    I don’t know about you, but I have yet to see any­body who gets up in the morning and says, “I want to be less. I want to shrink.” There’s a yearning inside all of us to expand our awareness and potential. We serve the world by shining, not shrinking, and as a result, we have a desire to expand our mind. If we don’t, we constrict our life.

    Gifts

    Free Workbook on Empowerment - 7 Steps to expand to the next level of empowerment

    Free Masterclass for podcast listeners - 7 free masterclasses available for listeners on topics including financial freedom, self-love, universal laws and much more.

    Awakening your Astronomical Vision - This free gift has a $50 value and is recorded in a planetarium against the backdrop of stars and planets that make up our solar system. Dr. Demartini is at his best sharing a profound presentation that reaches from the astronomical vision to the daily actions that shape your most inspired and profound destiny as a person.

    Rawthentic Leadership has been ranked number 4 in Australia’s top 25 Leadership Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/australian_leadership_podcasts/

    We are on a mission to get the message out to the business community about those 21st Century leadership skills that engage, inspire, motivate and develop people to be their very best and achieve their potential so if you enjoy the podcast, please head over to Apple podcasts and give us a rating and review or is Spotify is your platform of Choice please follow us - thank you!

    If you would like to contribute to our mission, however small, please head to https://ko-fi.com/brainsmart to donate - thank you!

  • Leading with Purpose - a Conversation with Daniel Flynn of Thankyou

    Leading with Purpose - a Conversation with Daniel Flynn of Thankyou

    · Rawthentic Leadership

    Today I bring you an inspiring conversation with Daniel Flynn, co-founder of Thankyou, a for profit social enterprise selling consumer products* where 100% of profits go to funding projects globally that are aimed at ending extreme poverty and owned 100% by a Charitable Trust.

    The topic for today’s conversation is ‘Leading with Purpose’ and Daniel shares his story from the very first moment he knew that he needed to do something big and that nothing would stop him or his co-founders (best mate and girlfriend now wife).

    What I love about this conversation is that we dive deep from the outset and Daniel’s willingness to share so openly makes for an experience that epitomises the essence of rawthenticity.

    Here are a few of the golden nuggets gleaned from our conversation:-

    Great journeys begin with a moment; the moment that started a movementThe irony of water consumption and Thankyou’s first productWhat stops us from taking action to make the unseen seenThe phenomenon of cause fatigueThe rollercoaster journeys of Thankyou as highlighted in Daniels’ book ‘Chapter One’ When the going gets tough and you feel like quittingThe significance of mentorsDaniel’s journey to discover his purpose – peeling back the onion layers (key questions to reflect on)The power of silence to reveal our purposeIs my ladder up against the right wall?A profound definition of leadershipThe gift of a youthful, childlike mindsetBlue sky daysBeing ruthlessly open and transparentA definition of integrityThe 5 core values that drive Thankyou’s cultureDaniel’s experience of being interviewed by Barack ObamaPractical and precious advice for those struggling with their purposeThe power of ‘what if?’The strength of the Thankyou tribe of supporters and Thankyou’s bold and cheeky supermarket campaign

    *I’ve been buying Thankyou’s product for years; they are great quality and highly affordable -available in a supermarket near you!

    Thankyou’s website https://thankyou.co/

    Thankyou's range of products https://thankyou.co/categories

    Daniel’s book ‘Chapter One’ https://au.shop.thankyou.co/products/chapter-one-book

    Thankyou’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/thankyouaus (where you can watch their infamous Coles and Woolworths campaign!)

    Daniel being interviewed by Barack Obama - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Dp8kFwptFM

    A great blog on how to create your values - https://thankyou.co/blog/2019/11/what-are-your-values

    #leadingwithpurpose #purpose #socialenterprise #perserverence #resilience #inspiration #rawthenticity #podcast

    Rawthentic Leadership has been ranked number 4 in Australia’s top 25 Leadership Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/australian_leadership_podcasts/

    We are on a mission to get the message out to the business community about those 21st Century leadership skills that engage, inspire, motivate and develop people to be their very best and achieve their potential so if you enjoy the podcast, please head over to Apple podcasts and give us a rating and review or is Spotify is your platform of Choice please follow us - thank you!

    If you would like to contribute to our mission, however small, please head to https://ko-fi.com/brainsmart to donate - thank you!

  • Leading with Recognition - a Conversation with Debra Corey of DebCo HR

    Leading with Recognition - a Conversation with Debra Corey of DebCo HR

    · Rawthentic Leadership

    Today I bring you a a value-packed conversation with Debra Corey, Chief Pay it Forward Officer of DebCo HR that focuses on the critical subject of recognition. Debra is so generous in her storytelling and sharing of case studies and also offers advice on how to create a recognition program on a shoestring

    Here are a few of the golden nuggets gleaned from our conversation:-

    Debra’s first bucket list achievementWhy recognition was chosen as a specialityHow some recognition strategies can result in exclusion and a lack of appreciationHeineken – a case study of joyThe difference between recognition and appreciationThe neuroscience of recognitionHow recognising people is good for stressHow well-defined recognition programs significantly impact employee retentionRecognition as a key driver of people leaving organisationsStatistics around the benefits of recognitionThe power of informal recognitionUnderstanding how people want to be recognised and differing considerationsBurton’s biscuits and LinkedIn’s recognition programsUsing a people-centred approach to creating programsThe many and varied dimensions of recognitionThe recognition rebelutionActing on employee feedbackRecognition in a virtual/hybrid environment – key considerationsRecognition programs on a shoestring!A 3 step recognition modelThe 4 things we must do when recognising peopleThe power of story in recognitionKeeping a recognition/success/brag file

    Debra’s website is here

    You can connect directly with Debra on LinkedIn here

    Debra’s books are:-

    Appreciate it! The Playbook for Employee RecognitionBringing Your Values Out to PlayBuild It: The Rebel Playbook for Employee Engagement

    Rawthentic Leadership has been ranked number 4 in Australia’s top 25 Leadership Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/australian_leadership_podcasts/

    We are on a mission to get the message out to the business community about those 21st Century leadership skills that engage, inspire, motivate and develop people to be their very best and achieve their potential so if you enjoy the podcast, please head over to Apple podcasts and give us a rating and review or is Spotify is your platform of Choice please follow us - thank you!

    If you would like to contribute to our mission, however small, please donate here – thank you!

  • Leading People before Profit - a Conversation with Nikki Beaumont of Beaumont People

    Leading People before Profit - a Conversation with Nikki Beaumont of Beaumont People

    · Rawthentic Leadership

    A highly upbeat and practical conversation with Nikki Beaumont, CEO of recruitment specialists Beaumont People on the topic ‘Leading people before profit’. Nikki has been approached frequently to share her experience of implementing a four day work week (pre pandemic), a gender neutral parental leave policy and to share the successes of Beaumont people in the charity sector and with their awards for ‘A best place to work’.

    The ‘must keeps’ and ‘let go ofs’ when creating a recruitment company from scratchTough decisions in tough timesThe challenges of sticking to a ‘placing people first’ policy in difficult timesTurning the support tables in the pandemicHow the 4 day work week came about and what (or rather who) influenced Nikki to make the change early in 2020Beaumont People’s gender neutral parental leave schemeThe elements of company culture that make the policies workThe importance of measuring outcomes and conditions requires to focus on outcomes over hours workedSound advice on where to startHow Nikki and team landed the best place to work and moved up 7 places in a year!Nikki and the team have saved over 320 charities more than $30 million in recruitment fees. Read about it here

    The meaningful work profile tool that Nikki mentioned can be accessed here

    The Beaumont People website is https://www.beaumontpeople.com.au/

    Nikki and Beaumont people feature in a number of books and publications

    Let’s Talk Culture – Shane Michael Hatton

    For Love & Money – Carolyn Butler Madden

    Breaking the Gender Code – Danielle Dobson

    You can connect directly with Nikki on LinkedIn here

    Rawthentic Leadership has been ranked number 4 in Australia’s top 25 Leadership Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/australian_leadership_podcasts/

    We are on a mission to get the message out to the business community about those 21st Century leadership skills that engage, inspire, motivate and develop people to be their very best and achieve their potential so if you enjoy the podcast, please head over to Apple podcasts and give us a rating and review or if Spotify is your platform of Choice please follow us - thank you!

    Please also subscribe on our YouTube channel.

    If you would like to contribute to our mission, however small, please head to https://ko-fi.com/brainsmart to donate - thank you!

    If you would like to contribute to our mission, however small, please donate here – thank you!

  • Leading with your Truth - a Conversation with Steven B Crane

    Leading with your Truth - a Conversation with Steven B Crane

    · Rawthentic Leadership

    Today I bring you probably the most rawthentic conversation I’ve had the honour to be a part of since the podcast began. Our topic is ‘Leading with your Truth’ and my guest Steven Crane shares the sometimes brutal reality of life that takes every ounce of self-leadership to get through to the other side and thrive.

    Though raw and at times confronting, this conversation is filled with hope and optimism for a brighter future for all who want it and are prepared to work for it.

    Here are a few of the golden nuggets gleaned from our conversation though I would urge you to listen first:-

    The drivers behind Steven’s decision to join the US Marine CorpsRealisations from time spent in one of the toughest military disciplinesHow a lateral move request changed Steven’s life and career trajectoryWhat you truly care about when you hit rock bottom and find yourself homelessWhen you’re achieving everything and still feeling like a failureThe life-saving power of reframingEmbracing the truth and waking up to yourselfUsing education to turn things aroundThe metaphor of the box and the bogey manHow Steven uses his time now to help others and himselfSteven’s book and its great working titleWhat the future holds for Steven and his message for anyone looking to lead with their truth

    If anything in this podcast episode has triggered your need for help, please reach out to the many and various organisations in your country

    You can connect directly with Steven on LinkedIn here and his email address is steven at stevencrane.com

    You can learn more about Steven’s journey here

    Rawthentic Leadership has been ranked number 4 in Australia’s top 25 Leadership Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/australian_leadership_podcasts/

    We are on a mission to get the message out to the business community about those 21st Century leadership skills that engage, inspire, motivate and develop people to be their very best and achieve their potential so if you enjoy the podcast, please head over to Apple podcasts and give us a rating and review or if Spotify is your platform of Choice please follow us - thank you!

    Please also subscribe on our YouTube channel.

    If you would like to contribute to our mission, however small, please donate here – thank you!

  • Leadership in Action - a Conversation with Jane Hemingway-Mohr of Leading Edge Professional Development

    Leadership in Action - a Conversation with Jane Hemingway-Mohr of Leading Edge Professional Development

    · Rawthentic Leadership

    Meet Jane Hemingway-Mohr, founder, CEO and Head Coach of Leading Edge Professional Development. Our conversation today centres on leadership in action, focusing on building leadership and high performing team capabilities in real time and in a very special environment.

    All will be revealed as you listen to this episode.

    Here are a few of the golden nuggets gleaned from our conversation:-

    Jane’s early leadership experiences in a ‘flat’ hierarchy and with a leader who role modelled great leadershipHow horsesdemonstrate shared leadership‘speak loudly’ feeding back their observationslook for leadership and what they do if they don’t find itdemonstrate the need for safety and or leadership if it is lackingteach us about trust and inclusionAn epiphany about leadership with empathyA lesson for facilitators‘Herds are to horses as teams are to people’!Jane’s perspective on the critical elements of leadershipWhen the equine coaches want to change jobs!What happens if program participants are afraid of horses

    I am excited to be collaborating with Jane where the experiential element of our BrainSmart Leadership Academy will be training with our equine co-coaches.

    You can find out more about Jane and her team at https://leadingedgeprofessionaldevelopment.com.au/

    You can connect directly with Jane on LinkedIn here

    Rawthentic Leadership has been ranked number 4 in Australia’s top 25 Leadership Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/australian_leadership_podcasts/

    We are on a mission to get the message out to the business community about those 21st Century leadership skills that engage, inspire, motivate and develop people to be their very best and achieve their potential so if you enjoy the podcast, please head over to Apple podcasts and give us a rating and review or if Spotify is your platform of Choice please follow us - thank you!

    Please also subscribe on our YouTube channel.

    If you would like to contribute to our mission, however small, please donate here – thank you!

  • Leading with Gratitude - a Conversation with Toni Powell

    Leading with Gratitude - a Conversation with Toni Powell

    · Rawthentic Leadership

    Today I bring you an open and warm conversation with Toni Powell, keynote speaker, wellbeing wonder worker, gratitude expert and self-confessed worrywart.

    Our conversation focuses on the power of gratitude, what life was like for Toni before she discovered gratitude and why it’s an essential leadership capability.

    Here are some of the key areas we covered:-

    How Toni discovered the antidote to depressionGetting the order of circumstance and gratitude the right way round; what flipped the switch for ToniToni's definition of gratitude, what it is and isn't and why it's definitely not softGratitude as a leadership capability; a heart-warming success storySix simple steps to find a gratitude practiseThe ripple effect of gratitude

    Toni is a Keynote Speaker at Happiness and its Causes 17th & 18th March 2022 in Sydney (hybrid) there are still tickets!

    You can connect with Toni on Instagram and LinkedIn or her websites https://www.tonipowell.com or https://tonipowell.me

    Watch her fabulous TEDx Talk, The Power of Words or purchase her books here

    Rawthentic Leadership has been ranked number 4 in Australia’s top 25 Leadership Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/australian_leadership_podcasts/

    We are on a mission to get the message out to the business community about those 21st Century leadership skills that engage, inspire, motivate and develop people to be their very best and achieve their potential so if you enjoy the podcast, please head over to Apple podcasts and give us a rating and review or is Spotify is your platform of Choice please follow us - thank you!

    If you would like to contribute to our mission, however small, please donate here – thank you!

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