Magical Learning Podcast

Happy Holidays from all of us here at Magical Learning.   On our last episode of the year that has been recorded in our normal format, John, Grahame, Danette and Jez look at the year that was, and the year to be. We want to thank all fo you for being great supporters of the podcast, and look forward to chatting again with you in the new year.   All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded...

Negative experiences at work can have a lot of reverberations not only at the workplace, but also in your life. And this can be for both employee and employer.   In today's conversation, Danette and Jez all talk about not only negative workplaces that they have worked in and the lessons they learned therein, but also how having a negative work experience can affect you short and long term. &n...

In life, we are surrounded by influences that can make our life easier or harder. They can also bring us closer to, or farther away from our goals   In today's episode, Danette, Grahame, John and Jez all talk about the things that influence us both positively and negatively, and how to course correct so you can start getting back on track with your goals   All Magical Learning podcasts a...

Making a change can be hard. For some people, they aren't even sure if making a change is the right decision.   In today's episode, Danette, Grahame and Jez all talk about the things that stop us making a change, the things that force us to change, and the ways change helps us grow.   All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the lands of the Kulin and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay o...

Many people don't know the impact they have on others. However, if you feel like you want to see more of your impact, this podcast may help you to be better at it.   In today's episode, Jez is joined by Grahame Gerstenberg (CEO), Danette Fenton-Menzies (Dir. of Learning), John Scollen (Senior Facilitator) and Kanika Chopra (Content Creator Wizard) as they all talk about the ways you can make...

Have you ever wondered how to control your emotions, especially when something heightens them? Have you ever wondered if there is a simple way to calm down and breathe? Do you want to find your purpose?   In today's episode, the team is joined by guest Jeremy Khoh, who has worked with some huge companies (KPMG and Arnotts to name a few), as he breaks down the above questions, as well as some...

Do you ever feel like making a difference, but don't know when to start? Are you afraid of making a difference?   In today's episode, Jez is joined by Grahame Gerstenberg (CEO), Danette Fenton-Menzies (Dir. of Learning), John Scollen (Senior Facilitator) and Kanika Chopra (Content Creator Wizard) as they all talk about the ways you can make a difference. It may feel overwhelming, but I think...

Are you someone who feels like there needs to be more leadership in your workplace? Do you want to be a leader, but not know where to start?   In today's episode, Danette, Grahame, John, Allen and Jez all tackle this topic through different lenses, and look at the difference between leadership and mentorship, and how important Self-Awareness is to a leader.   You can watch to this as a v...

Do you find that your business has a negative energy? Are you not sure how to change it?   In today's episode, Jez is joined by Grahame Gerstenberg (CEO), Danette Fenton-Menzies (Dir. of Learning), John Scollen (Senior Facilitator) and they all talk about the ways you can affect positivity in the workplace, and how that can improve your company as a whole.   You can watch this as a video...

Do you find the current workday structure constricting or frustrating? Are you wondering what are some alternatives.   In today's episode, Jez is joined by Grahame Gerstenberg (CEO), Danette Fenton-Menzies (Dir. of Learning), John Scollen (Senior Facilitator) Allen Hunt (Dir. of Rural Business) and Kanika Chopra (Content Wizard) to look at this topic from all angles. You can also watch this p...

Are you struggling to find your purpose in life? What gets your out of bed in the morning? In this podcast, Danette, Jez, John and Kanika tackle how to find your why, why it can be so elusive, and what to look for to find yours. The original Simon Sinek video that we reference can be found here: https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?language=en All Magical Learning...

Have you ever wanted to know what being an effective leader is, or what you can do to become one? In today's episode, Jez and Danette break down the topic, and give their thoughts. All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the lands of the Kulin and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present. As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message...

Do you wish that you could find some more moments that inspire you? Are you finding there isn't too many awe-inspiring things going on? In today's episode, Danette, Grahame and Jez look into this subject, and give their answers. They may surprise you! All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the lands of the Kulin and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present....

What is it that makes us confident, and why is that important? Is it all up to us, or do others play a part? In Today's episode, Jez is joined by Danette Fenton-Menzies (Director of Learning), Grahame Gerstenberg (CEO) and John Scollen (Director, Programs) to break this topic down from all angles. All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the lands of the Kulin and Wiradjuri nations, and we pa...

Do you know what type of curiosity you like? Did you used to be curious, but now struggle? In this episode, Danette, Kanika and Jez all talk about the things they find curious, what they do to become curious, and they also talk about the Wizard of Oz, and other science experiments about curiosity. Resources from today's podcast: - More Than Melanin - the Literary Zine mentioned: https://www.instag...

Are you feeling like you aren't being heard? Are you finding it hard to find the right words to say what you need to say? In today's bonus Thursday afternoon episode, Danette and Grahame discuss how you can better get your point across to those around you in this time. As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message. Our next podcast is going to be recorded on Spotify Greenr...

Do you struggle to find ways to handle stress and resilience? Well, in this super Spotify Greenroom Danette, Jez, Grahame, John Kanika, and special guests all discuss the Pandemic Blahs, and how to deal wth them. As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message. Our next podcast is going to be recorded on Spotify Greenroom. If you want to join in, follow us on social media an...

Are you currently in a lockdown? Are you finding it is affecting you? Int his podcast, taken from our free webinars that we are running on Thursdays at 12:30 AEST, Danette talks about some ways to Navigat elockdown. Sign up for this week's one here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2Mu3zFr-QEa447A3sENU5Q?fbclid=IwAR3CcyRbeSU5Efaiu4hOZUOSHlpQI_ugd6k9njCQARjongHTqk7JCCBsMec As always, if...

Are you feeling a bit down this week, or even this year? Are you finding life a little colourless? Well, in this super Spotify Greenroom, Danette, Jez, Grahame, and John all discuss the Pandemic Blahs, and how to deal wth them. As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message. Our next podcast is going to be recorded on Spotify Greenroom. If you want to join in, follow us on...

Do you want to find yourself more present in day-to-day life? Are you looking to get out of your head. In today's episode, Danette, Grahame, and Jez all talk about increasing your presence. Our next podcast is going to be recorded on Spotify Greenroom. If you want to join in, follow us on social media and download the app, and we will see you there on Friday 20 August at 12:30pm AEST. To find out...

Are you finding that you fear failure (or success)? In today's episode, Danette, Grahame, Jez and guest Leo all talk about what failure holds us back from, and what it can bring into our lives. Our next podcast is going to be recorded on Spotify Greenroom. If you want to join in, follow us on social media and download the app, and we will see you there on Friday 6 August at 12:30pm AEST. To find o...

Do you wish you could be a better motivator? Do you feel like you or your team are no where near their potential.  In this episode, Danette, Grahame, Jez and special guest Leo all discuss this, from building your company to be motivated, to being a great, motivating presence, and getting the most out of your team. Our next podcast is going to be recorded on Spotify Greenroom. If you want to j...

Are you finding yourself stagnant or run down? Do you struggle to feel motivated? In today's episode, recorded on Spotify Greenroom, Danette Fenton-Menzies; our Director of Learning, Grahame Gerstenberg; our CEO, and Jez F.M; our media manager, all talk about the power of curiosity, and how they each approach it and use it to thrive in their own ways. Our next podcast is going to be recorded on Sp...

Do you find it hard to give great feedback, or give critiques in a positive way? Do you find yourself often having to explain again and again your issues? In this webinar, Danette covers one of the most important skills of a great leader; giving feedback. Learn strategies that can help you prepare for and deliver feedback in a way that works, more of the time. Our next podcast is going to be recor...

Are you interested in either getting a coach, or becoming one yourself? In this episode, Danette talks about some important things to think about when coaching, picking a coach, or just good questions to ask yourself. To find out more about our free content, sign-up for future webinars as well as our other services, go to https://magicallearning.com/ and sign up! You can also find us on our social...