Team Guru Podcast

It’s been a tough time to be a leader. The pandemic has unleashed a huge number of new challenges for organisations to contend with. Margie Ireland is a leadership expert, psychologist, coach and key note speaker. Her new book is called The Happy Healthy Leader.

Episode 177 | How to create powerful strategy | Rosie Yeo by Team Guru: Leadership, Team Development, Professional Development, Organisational Development

Leading data expert Dr Selena Fisk teaches us how to make informed decisions using the numbers around us in this practical and fascinating guide to understanding and using data in work and life.

My guest is Daniel See. He’s a productivity consultant, speaker, and author of a fabulous new book titled Space Maker: How to unplug, unwind and think clearly.

‘Don’t change the people you love’ may be the single worst piece of relationship advice ever given. The stark reality is that if you don’t find a way to change those you love, there’s a high chance your needs will notbe met. JAEMIN FRAZER is the founder of the Insecurity Project and specialises in helping entrepreneurs, leaders and business owners eradicate insecurity to improve their lives person...

My guest in this episode is Marie-Claire Ross. She has written a brilliant book called Trusted to Thrive: How leaders create connected and accountable team.

In this episode we welcome back one of my all-time favourite guests Campbell Macpherson. I first spoke to Campbell last year in episode 161 where we discussed his book The Power to Change. This time, we’ll be talking about his latest book You: Part Two: Thriving in the second half of your life. And it is, I can confidently say, it’s another incredible read.

In this episode we’re going to make you feel better about not having an MBA. My guest is Alicia McKay. Alicia has been throwing hand grenades at the establishment. She articulates, in a sometimes brutal fashion, how and why MBA’s come up short when it comes to preparing leaders for the real world.

Vanessa McCamley believes we can use neuroscience to rewire our brain for success. By understanding our brain, we can successfully make behavioural changes that will result in a more purposeful, less stressful life.   Vanessa is the founder of a company that creates neuroscience programs for companies.  She is also the author of the book Rewire for Success.

My guest in this episode author Rob Pyne. Rob is the author of a book called Unlock: Leveraging the hidden intelligence in your leadership team. And in it, he asserts that there are three types of smarts an effective leadership team needs.

You don’t need a title to be a leader. That’s the central premise of Colleen Callander’s life and work. Colleen forged a career in the tough retail trade, culminating in 13 years as CEO of iconic Aussie brands Sussan and Sports Girl. During this time she crafted a clear and articulate leadership philosophy. And about how to juggle a busy home life with her career.

Burnout has become a crushing reality for many of us. The pandemic has made burnout an overpowering reality for millions of us. Thankfully we have wonderful people like Alison Coughlan thinking, talking and writing about it. Alison’s work is fuelled by a life-long desire to make a difference and almost 30 years’ experience in research and public health.

Sustainability is a hot topic these days. From personal development to corporate management, sustainability has become a by-word for progress. My guest this week Ingrid Messner has developed a definition of sustainability that encompasses the personal, society and business worlds.

Innovation is hard. But it’s critical to the success of your business. So figuring what to innovate and how to do it is so important. That’s why my guest this week Nathan Baird is so inspiring. Nathan is an expert in design and is the author of a new book called Innovator's Playbook: How to create great products, services and experiences.

Kay Bretz is an amazing guy. He’s a super-human runner and he’s an incredibly successful professional. He’s also a writer. His new book is titled Turning Right: Inspire the Magic. And as you’re about to hear he’s super articulate, kind and thoughtful.

Finally someone has written a book aimed directly at middle managers.

Jaemin Frazer says his life mission is to help as many people as he can. His mission is to solve the insecurity problem. And I reckon he's doing an incredible job. His new book is titled "UNHINDERED:The Seven Essential Practices for Overcoming Insecurity”. It’s an important work that I think can benefit everyone.

Show notes: http://www.teams.guru/podcast/episode-161-the-power-to-change-campbell-macpherson/ The inescapable change we are all contending with can feel overwhelming at times. But there is a way to harness change and make it work for you. That’s why we invited keynote speaker and author Campbell Macpherson onto the podcast this week.

Show notes: http://www.teams.guru/podcast/episode-160-elevate-a-new-path-for-leaders-to-navigate-uncertainty-ft-repa-patel/ In this episode we’ll chat with author, speaker and executive coach Repa Patel. In her new book, Elevate: A New Path For Leaders To Navigate Uncertainty she draws upon decades of experience to provide a practical guide to mindful leadership.

Caroline Kennedy is an accomplished CEO and global thought leader on business and leadership. She’s just published her new book Lead Beyond 2030: The Nine Skills You Need to Intensify Your Leadership Impact. It encourages leaders to get ready for the next wave of change.

Show notes: http://www.teams.guru/podcast/158-how-to-use-neuroscience-to-build-a-thriving-team-ft-michelle-bihary/ People are every organizations greatest asset.  But many organizations fail to recognize that basic fact.  My guest this week, Michelle Bihary, is here to change that.

Show notes: http://www.teams.guru/podcast/157-fear-is-the-loudest-guest-ft-dr-amy-silver/ Dr. Amy Silver is a clinical psychologist, speaker author and expert in FEAR. She’s here to tell us all about it.

Show notes: http://www.teams.guru/podcast/156-learn-how-to-create-a-gift-mindset-ft-renee-giarusso/ Changing your mindset is never easy.  But being able to reorient your thinking can have profound impacts on your life.  That’s the message of my guest this week Renee Giarusso. Renée is a highly sought-after communication and leadership expert, leading teams and working with leaders for over 22 yea...

Show notes: http://www.teams.guru/podcast/155-no-sex-at-work-the-secret-to-gender-diversity-ft-judith-beck/ My guest in this episode is Judith Beck. Judith is the author of the salaciously titled book - No Sex at Work. But it’s not what you think. It’s not about the federal government’s famous “bonk ban”. Nope. This is more meaningful than that.

Amantha Imber is all about working smart. We spend up to a one-third of of our waking lives at work. That’s a huge percentage of our lives. Amanda asks the powerful, yet rarely considered question. “Shouldn’t our time at work be a rewarding?”