Magical Learning Podcast

Sometimes we may start down one path, and then end up wanting something else. Well if this sounds like you, today we break down what that is like with our special guest Dr. Rebecca Sutherns. Dr. Rebecca is a facilitator at heart. She loves helping groups of people tap into their collective imagination and wisdom. She's also also an insightful strategist. She's been coaching the senior exec...

Starting a business can be tough, but keeping it agile and able to keep up with changes can be even harder. Luckily on today's podcast we have Lisa Carlin. Lisa guides visionary CEOs, Executives and Directors to accelerate their transformation to a “Unicorn” organisation. Those working with Lisa have the sounding board and expert guidance they need to navigate success with speed and precision, so...

What are some of the biggest things businesses miss without inclusion? And how is inclusion related to psychological safety in leaders? Well today our guest Winitha Bonney OAM answers just that. Winitha Bonney OAM is a global expert in corporate inclusion and is Australia's first and foremost Thought Leader in the advancement of People of Colour. We not only hear about the work she does, but a...

What are some signs that you or someone you know may be low in critical thinking? How can you improve your critical thinking? Well, on today's podcast, we not only break down those questions, but also why critical thinking is important for your growth On today’s Podcast: Jez F.M, John Scollen, Danette Fenton-Menzies All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin...

Welcome to a new type of Magical Learning podcast: reflections. Today, each member of the team brings whatever comes to mind when they think of the phrase "How things have changed". Its a fun conversation, and if you jump onto Spotify, you can leave your thoughts on the topic. On today’s Podcast: Jez F.M, Kanika Chopra, Danette Fenton-Menzies, Allegra Fenton-Menzies, Grahame Gerstenberg...

We all know how important communication is in all walks of life, but it is something we don't really study or often try to get better at. In today's conversation, Karl Bovenizer explains not only how to get better at it, but al so why it is so important. He talks about how to get to a 3rd type of conversation faster, the power of conversation, and how being a co-creator can be an important...

We all know that learning is important, but sometimes it feels really hard. In today's episode, our team breaks down not only ways to make learning more fun, but also ways to improve the scope of things that you learn, and why that is important. On today’s Podcast: Jez F.M, Kanika Chopra, Danette Fenton-Menzies All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngu...

The regular ML podcast is back! And we start our feed up again with a great episode for those struggling with their new year's resolutions. Whether it is keeping up good habits or trying to get rid of unwanted ones, today the team break down their tips and tricks on how to stay on the right path. On today’s Podcast: Jez F.M, Grahame Gerstenberg, Danette Fenton-Menzies, Allegra Fenton-Menzies,...

This is a companion podcast to the amazing book “The Adaptable Leader” by Danette Fenton-Menzies which has just been released. Get your copy here: https://www.danettefm.com/store/p/the-adaptable-leader-paperback You can also get episodes of this podcast a few days early by jumping over to the Adapt with Danette F-M podcast page here:https://open.spotify.com/show/17oatIqfJyn6x3cr4APQP2 Today’s fina...

This is a companion podcast to the amazing book “The Adaptable Leader” by Danette Fenton-Menzies which has just been released. Get your copy here: https://www.danettefm.com/store/p/the-adaptable-leader-paperback You can also get episodes of this podcast a few days early by jumping over to the Adapt with Danette F-M podcast page here:https://open.spotify.com/show/17oatIqfJyn6x3cr4APQP2 Today’s epis...

This is a companion podcast to the amazing book “The Adaptable Leader” by Danette Fenton-Menzies which has just been released. Get your copy here: https://www.danettefm.com/store/p/the-adaptable-leader-paperback You can also get episodes of this podcast a few days early by jumping over to the Adapt with Danette F-M podcast page here:https://open.spotify.com/show/17oatIqfJyn6x3cr4APQP2 Today’s epis...

This is a companion podcast to the amazing book “The Adaptable Leader” by Danette Fenton-Menzies which has just been released. Get your copy here: https://www.danettefm.com/store/p/the-adaptable-leader-paperback You can also get episodes of this podcast a few days early by jumping over to the Adapt with Danette F-M podcast page here:https://open.spotify.com/show/17oatIqfJyn6x3cr4APQP2 Today’s epis...

This is a companion podcast to the amazing book “The Adaptable Leader” by Danette Fenton-Menzies which has just been released. Get your copy here: https://www.danettefm.com/store/p/the-adaptable-leader-paperback You can also get episodes of this podcast a few days early by jumping over to the Adapt with Danette F-M podcast page here:https://open.spotify.com/show/17oatIqfJyn6x3cr4APQP2 Today’s epis...

This is a companion podcast to the amazing book “The Adaptable Leader” by Danette Fenton-Menzies which has just been released. Get your copy here: https://www.danettefm.com/store/p/the-adaptable-leader-paperback You can also get episodes of this podcast a few days early by jumping over to the Adapt with Danette F-M podcast page here:https://open.spotify.com/show/17oatIqfJyn6x3cr4APQP2 Today’s epis...

This is a companion podcast to the amazing book “The Adaptable Leader” by Danette Fenton-Menzies which has just been released. Get your copy here: https://www.danettefm.com/store/p/the-adaptable-leader-paperback You can also get episodes of this podcast a few days early by jumping over to the Adapt with Danette F-M podcast page here:https://open.spotify.com/show/17oatIqfJyn6x3cr4APQP2 Today’s epis...

This is a companion podcast to the amazing book “The Adaptable Leader” by Danette Fenton-Menzies which has just been released. Get you copy here: https://www.danettefm.com/store/p/the-adaptable-leader-paperback You can also get episodes of this podcast a few days early by jumping over to the Adapt with Danette F-M podcast page here: https://open.spotify.com/show/17oatIqfJyn6x3cr4APQP2 Are you stru...

With the world changing at an advancing rate, how ready are you and your business for the rest of the decade? Well, today we talk to friend of the podcast and returning guest Bernie Kelly about the amazing recently published Fitness for Business Transformation Index 2023-26 Preliminary Report that he has worked on (with some collaboration from our very own Danette). Beyond breaking this index down...

Do you want to be a smarter leader? Does managing your time or the culture at your workplace seem harder and harder to manage? Well, if so, today's guest Dermot Crowley will help you out. Dermot is one of Australia’s foremost thought-leaders on productivity.  He is the author of new book Lead Smart, and the founder of Adapt Productivity. Today he talks not only about some of the concepts in th...

How do you build up your emotional fitness? How do you deal with uncertainty? In today's episode, we chat to emotional fitness expert Joe Pane. Joe not only breaks down these questions, but also how technology affects our emotional fitness, how to encourage growth, and how lower ranking team members can still affect change in a business. For more on Joe: https://www.joepane.com.au/ https://pod...

Many people are given some responsibility and leadership in life, but how can you make it your own? How can you bring yourself to leadership? In today';s episode, the team breaks down not only those questions, but also why we like unconventional leaders, what standard leaders are and why they may struggle initially, and what leaders have inspired them. On today’s Podcast: Jez F.M, Grahame Gers...

Networking is crucial to any career. But what is the best way to go about it? How can you make it fun? In today's episode, the team break down interesting places they have networked, what are some interesting ways to challenge yourself, and what makes someone good at networking. On today’s Podcast: Jez F.M, Grahame Gerstenberg, John Scollen All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the bea...

How can growing outside of work help us be better at work? How can we utilise our passions and hobbies to enjoy our work more? In today's episode the team breaks down not only these questions, but also how you can find things to grow in, and a lot more. On today’s Podcast: Jez F.M, Danette Fenton-Menzies, Grahame Gerstenberg, Allen Hunt, John Scollen All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded...

Optimism can be important, but how do we become more optimistic, even when times are tough? What are the benefits of being optimistic? Well today, we are optimistic about being joined by Anna Glynn; speaker, coach and educator. We break down not only the role of optimism, but how you can help others get out of a pessimistic funk. To get in contact with Anna: - https://annaglynn.com.au/ - https://w...

Stress usually signals to us that something is going wrong, but what if we could also look at that response as data and information as well as an emotion? Well, in today's amazing episode, we talk with Dr Robyne Hanley-Dafoe about just that. Dr Robyne breaks down how to view and analyse our stress responses, and what that information is telling us. She also talks to us about parenting, looking...

We all have to face adversity. It's a part of life. But not many have done what our guest today has done when it comes to overcoming adversity. Our guest today is Mark Black. Mark is a Heart-Lung Transplant Recipient, 4-Time Marathon Runner, International Keynote Speaker, Author, and Coach. He talks to us about his journey to go from his heart and lung transplant to becoming a marathon runner....