Magical Learning Podcast

Hey listeners, we are all taking a 2 week break. After putting out over 215 episodes week after week, we have decided to give our team a little chance to rest up and feel good. Feel free to go back through the archives and listen to some classic episode, or go over to the Adapt with Danette FM Podcast and check out Danette's chat with experts. Have a Magical two weeks.

How are your purpose, your ability to embrace challenge, and your past trauma all linked? And how can you understand that link to move into a better space? Well, to talk about that and much more, we are joined for another Danette 1-on-1 with Rena Harvey. Rena is a teacher, healer, reiki master practitioner, intuitive psychic, sound therapist, holistic counsellor, meditation master, spiritual mento...

How can we all collaborate a bit better? Why is it so hard to collaborate in the first place? And when shouldn't we collaborate? Well, luckily we are joined by an expert on collaboration; Ann Braithwaite, to break it all down. Ann is also a speaker and coach, so communicating her message is something she is great at (as you are currently hearing) In this episode, the team and Ann discuss the c...

In this 1-on-1 episode of the Magical Learning Podcast, Director of Learning at Magical Learning Danette Fenton-Menzies interviews Dr. Filipa Bellette, co-founder of Holistic Health Practice Chris and Filly Functional Medicine, about her book 'Ending Body Burnout'. Filipa shares her personal journey of experiencing burnout and how she found healing through a holistic approach. The conversa...

Today we are beyond excited to have John Mattone on the podcast. John is not only known for being a bestselling author, the world's top executive coach 5 out of the last 6 years (globalgurus.org), and founder of John Mattone Global (of which Magical Learning is a partner), but also being someone that Steve Jobs has credited as writing a book that influenced him while he was at Apple. In today&...

You've heard of a school of fish, but have you ever wanted to go to school to learn about FISH (Fulfilment, Inspiration, Success, and Happiness)? And how can you use those four words to monitor your life? Today, the team is talking on Danette's birthday to Christopher Miller. Christopher is a strengths -based business coach, author and now question card deck maker. He is the author of the...

We all experience setbacks, but how do we bounce back from them? How do you continue in one area of life when another may be lacking? In today's one-on-one Reflections episode between Danette and Jez, we break down those questions and more. They share personal experiences and insights on how to bounce back from challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth. They emphasize the importance o...

Today we have a special one-on-one conversation between Danette and Leah Mether talkign about why "soft skills" are actually hard skills to master. Leah is a communication specialist and author, discusses the importance of soft skills in leadership and work life. She provides practical tips on how to disagree with respect without attacking others and emphasizes the need for emotional reg...

How can people best utilise their enthusiasm to guide their career? In this episode of the Magical Learning Podcast, the team interviews Marcel Kuhn, a Swiss keynote speaker and expert in leading transformation. The conversation revolves around the topics of following intuition and enthusiasm in the workplace. Marcel emphasizes the importance of creating an environment that encourages collaboratio...

Are you in a lot of meetings that suck the life out of you? How can you make a meeting something that the team is looking forward to attending? In today’s fun chat, we talk to the awesome Paul McGregor. Paul is a speaker, author and facilitator who loves to start with questions, and use them to find answers. In today’s chat, Paul breaks down his recipes for much better settings, how to make sure e...

Were you looking to become a leader, or was it just kind of something that happened to you? Are you looking to become a great leader? Well, no matter where you are at in your leadership journey, our returning guest and friend of the podcast Rita Cincotta joined us to discuss this idea of deliberate leadership. Rita has just released a new book called "You Are How You Lead" and this is on...

How do you keep your energy levels up? How do you keep yourself from burning out? In today's hilarious podcast, the team discusses their recent activities and experiences, highlighting the importance of managing energy levels. They explore the factors that affect energy, such as sleep, mindset, and life's demands. The conversation delves into tips for better energy management, including fo...

With the rise of AI and changing work environments, many businesses have to pivot. But what does that look like and how can you do it so that your business grows. Summary In this episode, the team discusses the topic of pivoting in business. They share personal examples of pivots they have made in their careers and discuss the importance of adapting to change. They also mention some examples of bu...

We have all had first jobs, and often, they have nothing to do with our future career. However, that doesn't mean they aren't full of amazing lessons we can carry on into our lives. In today's reflections episode, the team laughs and learns about each other's first jobs and what they learnt. From paper rounds and picking garlic to Hog's Breath Cafe and Mexican takeaway, this co...

How do we make our workplaces a great place for women to feel empowered? How can empowering women make everyon feel empowered? On todays amazing episode, we talk to the fabulous Emma McQueen. Emma is an amazing coach with an electric energy that breaks down not only how to create an amazing workplace where everyone feels empowered, but also why she is so passionate about this. Emma also talks abou...

Could your sales skills be better? How can you become a sales leader, and what does that really look like? In today's episode, we are joined by returning guest Anna Glynn to talk about her new book STRONG: How the best sales leaders engage, achieve, and thrive . She talks about her journey around sales, how to learn more sales skills if you are a freelancer, and what the influence of positive...

It's our big 200th episode today and we couldn't think of a better way to bring it in than a chat on the topic of legacy. How do you create a legacy you can be proud of? What does it mean to leave a legacy that doesn't involve work? Today we are joined by Josh Comrie to discuss this and more. With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investor and advisor, Josh has accumulate...

What is the best way to to create a good ecosystem for leaders? What can leaders do to create a good ecosystem for themselves? In this episode of the Magical Learning Podcast, Dr. Paige Williams discusses her new book, The Leaders Ecosystem, and explores various topics related to leadership and personal growth. The conversation covers themes such as creating anti-fragile teams, leading with love,...

Did you know that 2/3rds of workers are passively disengaged? And that this has an effective loss of billions in the Australian economy? Well, time to change all of that. In today's amazing interview, we chat with Cherie Mylordis about how to fix this problem. Cherie is a work futurist, executive advisor and speaker on future-fit organisations, certified leadership, transformation and innovati...

We all want to improve ourselves, but that can feel stressful and overwhelming. So how big can a small change be? In this episode of the Magical Learning Podcast, the team discuss the concept of small changes and their impact. Everyone shares their own perspective on small changes, ranging from self-belief and learning preferences to community gardens and climate change. They also discuss practica...

We all tell ourselves stories everyday, but how important are those stories to how our life turns out? How important is our ability to tell stories? In this episode, Lisa Gerber discusses the power of storytelling and how it can be used to connect with others and convey ideas. Lisa is a speaker, author, and story strategist and communications expert who works with purpose-driven leaders to help th...

We all could be a little better with our budget, be it for life or work. Well, luckily we are joined by the wonderful Robert Bihar. Robert is a Finance Educator. A guide. He likes to shine a light on what’s behind the numbers. He also has 25 years in the C-Suite, where he taught basic finance skills to managers of large corporations. In this episode, the Magical Learning Podcast team is joined by...

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...