The Uncharted Leader

When, if ever, is it best to "settle" – to opt for a relationship, or a career, or anything else that's less than you'd hoped for? The standard advice from the experts is that we should never settle, that living with integrity means not settling for less than you know we deserve. Adam Nebbs is a Doctor of Philosophy and public health researcher from Tasmania who started down this path after ten ye...

Building habits starts with being realistic about the influences and distractions in life.  In this weeks' conversation about Getting out of Debt we talk with Kitty Thomas about how we can stop the noise and get on the path to financial freedom. Kitty is the Founder of Debt Angel Solutions, Australia's leading Debt Negotiation and Debt Management company.    With over 20 years' experience and 6 ye...

Are we overlooking one critical element of success when creating a business? We systematically think business plans, investors, technology, social media but we don't usually think of our inner world. However, a business is a reflection of who we are, so spending the time to uncover who we truly are without the expectations, the defined norms of our society and our self-limiting beliefs is an essen...

Growing up in a notorious disadvantaged neighbourhood, Jeffrey Morgan was surrounded by bad habits, unhealthy diets and poor mental health. At 12 years old, he left my home to live on the streets. After losing both his parents to cancer, one brother to suicide & one to a preventable illness, Jeffrey not noly turned his life he became passionate activist for empowering others with healthy habits to...

Building habits starts with being realistic about the influences and distractions in life.  In this weeks' conversation about Getting out of Debt we talk with Kitty Thomas about how we can stop the noise and get on the path to financial freedom. Kitty is the Founder of Debt Angel Solutions, Australia's leading Debt Negotiation and Debt Management company.    With over 20 years' experience and 6 ye...

Kitty Thomas is the Founder of Debt Angel Solutions, Australia's leading Debt Negotiation and Debt Management company. With over 20 years' experience and 6 years in business, Kitty and the team at Debt Angel Solutions have helped hundreds of people, from all walks of life, transform their debt situation and put them on the path to financial freedom.    With over 25 years of personal development an...

The power within us is too often undervalued and overlooked. If we don't value ourselves for the unique individual we are, how can we value each other for the unique individual they are?   Cleveland McGhie is an Aboriginal man raised in Dharawal community, with bloodline connections to the Wiradjuri community of Condobolin (NSW) and the Ngunnawal / Ngambri people of the ACT regions   Playing semi...

The power within us is too often undervalued and overlooked. If we don't value ourselves for the unique individual we are, how can we value each other for the unique individual they are? Cleveland McGhie is an Aboriginal man raised in Dharawal community, with bloodline connections to the Wiradjuri community of Condobolin (NSW) and the Ngunnawal / Ngambri people of the ACT regions Playing semi prof...

Difficult conversations are a normal part of life. In the workplace, a difficult conversation can include topics you don't want to talk about, situations where you're not sure what to say, conflicting opinions, circumstances where the outcome is uncertain and discussions which make you feel uncomfortable. Join me as I talk with Kammeron Cran, Founder of The Team Space, about her "CARE-OF" approach...

Diversity can bring a variety of new perspectives and experiences to a leadership team. Fresh input can help companies thrive by boosting innovation and revenue, attracting and retaining talent and appealing to inclusion-focused customers.   Join me as I speak with Dai Lee, an Advisory Board Member to Multicultural NSW, a councillor on Fairfield City Council, one of the most the Founder of DAWN Me...

When was the last time you spoke with your boss about your development as a leader? Are you making the difference you want to make? Are you taking action in direct accordance with your vision, values, mission and goals? Join me for a chat with Jim Grant, a 22 year veteran in leadership development and author of The Leader as a Coach, about what I believe to be a direct access into a new model of l...

Are we stuck in a hierarchical, patriarchal, alpha dominant, hero view of the 'strong' leader?  Are the quietly powerful leaders being overlooked and is the misuse of power preventing us from realising our potential in business, leadership and life?   Join me as I talk with Megumi Miki Founder of Quietly Powerful about her journey and the ideas that have resonated with many (not just introverts) o...

Are you taking the actions you know to take when it comes to achieving your goals? Are you really doing everything it takes, to get the results you want? What if there was something miraculous waiting for you on the other side of taking action that you could not even imagine right now?   In 2020 Steve Hui was listed as one of Linkedin In's Top 20 Voices. He's a well-known identity across the media...

Internationally renowned retail expert Brian Walker, known as 'The Retail Doctor', is the founder and CEO of The Retail Doctor Group.  Since 2005, Brian has advised over 800 retailers, FMCG and franchise businesses nationally and internationally. He is a regular commentator on retail issues appearing on ABC, Channel 9 News, A Current Affair, Channel 7 Today Tonight and a featured columnist fo Insi...

What makes one idea succeed and another fail? Is it because one idea is better than another or that the person who had it is trusted and able to influence the outcomes needed for success? After 20 years of leading transformation in organisations such as Telstra, Qantas, and AXA, Julia Steel is known for expertise in helping leaders turn great ideas into incredible outcomes.   In March 2020, three...

Stella Petrou Concha  is the Co-Founder, CEO, and driving force behind award-winning recruitment firm, Reo Group, which merged with fellow market-leading agency, Cox Purtell, in November 2020 to become arguably one of Australia's recruitment 'super firms', reo+purtell. Commencing a career in medicine, Stella realised the doctor-patient dynamic was never going to meet her need and lifelong goal to...

Liz Gal is a Lived Experience Advocate and founder of Somebody's Child. She had a life that many of us can only imagine in bad dreams, a life she thought might end before she turned 30. Instead, Liz found an inner strength she didn't know she had, and now uses her experience to reach out and support others.    Join me as I talk with Liz about how she turned her life into a powerful narrative and h...

Fred Schebesta is an award-winning business leader, serial entrepreneur, author, media commentator and active member of the start-up, crypto and business communities. Best known for co-founding Finder - one of the world's leading comparison websites attracting 100 million visitors each month, employing over 400 staff and worth $300 million. Fred is one of Australia's most successful entrepreneurs,...

Making decisions is something we do every day, and while most of us take it for granted the process is not as straightforward as one would think.   Today is the fourth conversation in a 5-part series with Paul Gordon, an expert in decision thinking and the author of 'Hard Decisions Made Easy", talking about the final principle of structured decision making: Intangible and Tangible Value.   We care...

You got a high profile corporate job, a big home, luxury car, a family and a good social life. You've got everything you ever wanted, but one very important thing, sleep!    Truth be told, everyday is a struggle, kick-starting the day with coffee, loading up on sugar-injected, adrenalin pumping until you walk in the door at the end of the day and unwind with a few beers and maybe a glass (or in so...

Making decisions is something we do every day, and while most of us take it for granted the process is not as straightforward as one would think.   Today is the fourth conversation in a 5-part series with Paul Gordon, an expert in decision thinking and the author of 'Hard Decisions Made Easy", talking about the third principle of structured decision making: Active Stakeholder Participation   Decis...

It doesn't make sense that we expect leaders to come with all of the answers.  Whether it's the pace or size of disruption in changing structures or refining strategies, the adoption of new technology which can be superseded by the time it's implemented, or the rapid pace of growth in the latest fintech environments, the impact on an executive weighs heavily.  So heavily, that it's having a massiv...

Making decisions is something we do every day, and while most of us take it for granted the process is not as straightforward as one would think.   Today is the third conversation in a 5-part series with Paul Gordon, an expert in decision thinking and the author of 'Hard Decisions Made Easy", talking about the second principle of structured decision making: Academic Rigour.   When planning your de...

Life as we know it is under threat - it's volatile, ambiguous and uncertain. Despite billions spent on the economy, people everywhere - colleagues, family, friends - are feeling misplaced. While 85% of people are unhappy at work, surprisingly people are 85% more engaged if they feel someone within the organisation has their back!    If ever there was a time to invest in a mentor, or be mentored, t...

Making decisions is something we do every day, and while most of us take it for granted the process is not as straightforward as one would think.   Today is the second conversation in a 5-part series with Paul Gordon, an expert in decision thinking and the author of 'Hard Decisions Made Easy", talking about the first principle of structured decision making: Process before Content.   Get a Copy of...