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This week's season finale of Adapt with Danette FM is a great episode, and we are joined by friend of the show and strategist, speaker, author and aviator David Fish. And who better to round out our 3rd season focussing on Experimentation? In today's episode, we break down the news, listener questions and more. Fishy also looks bad strategy, how to be better at experimenting at work, and t...

How do you become a market leader, especially as a regional business? In this insightful interview, Chris Green shares his expertise on family business mentorship, experimentation in leadership, and strategies for sustainable growth. Discover how experimentation drives innovation, the challenges faced, and practical tips for leaders to foster a culture of continuous improvement. To reach out to Ch...

Today we thought we would mix it up and share some of our favourite Lightbulb moments from the season. This show has been full of amazing moments that made Alena stop and think, and we thought today would be a great chance to share those with you. Chapters00:00 Sharing Favorite Insights and Inspirations00:30 Yvonne Hilsz03:25 Julia Van Graas14:48 Lindsay Hutchinson24:18 Steve VamosFor more informa...

This season is all about Experimentation, and so it is only right that we compile a clip show of the best experiments of the season so far. Grab a copy of Danette's awesome book The Adaptable Leader right here: https://www.danettefm.com/shop-Xr7Ip/p/the-adaptable-leader-paperback Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Brent Forrester 05:12 Cherie Mylordis 10:02 Dr Richard Hodge 17:22 Sophie Krantz...

In nature, there are many examples of things being anti-fragile; where stress makes them stronger. But in business; things can look very fragile, very quickly. Luckily, today Danette is joined by the awesome Dr Paige Williams to help us all with becoming anti-fragile! In this episode, Dr. Paige Williams discusses the importance of experimentation in leadership and organisations, emphasising how sm...

What lessons can you learn from the public sector to turn that into a powerful startup? Well, in today's episode, Danette chats to old friend Gabriel Mustafa about just that journey. Gabriel Mustafa shares his journey from public sector finance to entrepreneurship, emphasising the importance of experimentation in leadership and organisational growth. He discusses real-world examples of success...

Have you ever been in a meeting designed to encourage "Out of the Box" thinking, only to be literally be doing that session inside a windowless room... or a "box"?In this amazing episode with friend of the show Tim Jack Adams, Danette and Tim break down some of the ways we get in our own way, the power of nature, and how mental health is one of the most important things a busin...

In today's episode, Danette catches up with Chris Scullin, Founder of Lystr and long-time friend of Danette. In this episode, Chris Scullin shares insights on experimentation, adaptability, and leadership in a rapidly changing world. He shares practical strategies for fostering innovation, managing risks, and creating a culture that embraces failure and learning. He shares stories from his tim...

In this episode of Adapt with Danette FM, host Danette Fenton-Menzies and guest Dr. Mehdi Nourbakhsh discuss the importance of experimentation and innovation in organisations, particularly in the context of AI. They explore the challenges faced by employees in adapting to new technologies, the need for a culture that encourages experimentation, and the significance of learning from failures. The c...

This week we are joined by the amazing Sophie Krantz to chat about how global networks can help during uncertain times. In this episode, Danette chats with Sophie Krantz to explore the theme of experimentation in leadership and organisations, particularly in the context of economic uncertainty in Australia. They discuss the importance of adaptability, the power of global networks, and share case s...

SummaryThe kickoff of Season Three introduces the theme of experimentation in organizations, setting the stage for a deep dive into the topic. The conversation covers the definition of experimentation in leadership and organizations, the impact of long-term experimentation, and a detailed conversation with Brent Forrester. Key takeaways include positive reinforcement leadership, generative and cri...

Season three of Adapt with Danette FM kicks off with a focus on experimentation and its impact on leadership and organizations. Cherie Mylordis, a work futurist and expert in leadership and business transformation, joins the conversation to discuss the power of experimentation and its essential role in driving adaptability and growth. The conversation delves into the challenges and benefits of exp...

We are back for Season 3, and this season we are looking at experimentation. And what better way to start then by Chatting to the awesome Brent Forrester. Brent Forrester is an award-winning writer, producer and director, who has written for 6 Emmy Award-winning television comedies. He’s written on some of the biggest sitcoms ever such as the Office, The Simpsons, The Ben Stiller Show, Space Force...

How do you start up your own creative business with just your own capital, and transition that from hobby to part-time work with employees under you? Well, luckily today’s guest has that blueprint worked out. In today’s Season Finale, Danette chats with Founder of the zine More Than Melanin, as well as being the associate producer of Melbourne’s Emerging Writer’s Festival. And she is also the soci...

What do the Rolling Stones have to do with understanding collaboration? And how can we all master collective intelligence? In today’s awesome chat, Danette and friend of the podcast Ann Braithwaite chat about the power we all can harness through collective intelligence. Ann is a Collective Intelligence expert, speaker and coach from New Zealand who helps people navigate systemic shifts, hone strat...

We would all like a bit of Mindset Mastery, but how do we actually achieve it? Well who better to ask then the man that literally wrote the book on it; Darren Fleming! In today’s fantastic conversation, Danette is joined by Darren to talk all things mindset, focus and getting yourself, your thoughts and actions under your own control. Darren is a speaker, author and executive mentor who wrote the...

How can dealing with animals in a crisis give us insights into how to best deal with all crises? Well in today’s amazing conversation with Dr. Hayley Squance, Danette and her break down some of the key issues that emerge in real emergencies that many of us may not expect. Dr Hayley Squance is Speaker, Innovator, Senior Lecturer at Massey University and expert in emergency and disaster management,...

What happens when we actually facilitate collaboration with every team member, and not just the loudest voice in the room? Well, the power can be quite extraordinary. Today, Danette chats to Simi Rayat. Simi is the founder and Principal Psychologist of Wellbeing Face, a thriving Psychology Coaching and Consulting Practice. With 20 years of business psychology consulting, Simi is a sought after Exe...

We are all asked to collaborate with others as part of our work, but it can be ineffective, slow and sometimes you end up worse off because of it. But what if I told you that you aren't bad at it, but that you may not have been properly trained in it (if you even were at all)? Luckily, to make the challenge of collaboration seem as easy it sounds, we are joined by the amazing Dr Rebecca Suther...

How did the Allies achieve so much during the second world war, and how can we use some of the lessons from that to run our businesses in the 2020's? How can we utilise the concept of the perfect pineapple to highlight how collaboration can be a tricky issue? Well, luckily we are joined by friend of the podcast Bernie Kelly to chat about all of this and more. Bernie is a Transformation Partner...

Hey, we are taking 2 weeks off to relax and get recharged for the rest of season 2. While we are away, feel free to check out season 1, or have a listen to the Magical Learnign podcast as well. See you in September!

Ever wondered why the same companies aren't the top companies forever? Why is it so hard to stay at the top over time? The answer; because that is not just a problem to solve, but it is a problematic problem with constantly changing objectives. But what does that really mean, and how can you get a handle on problematic problems? Well, in today's episode, Danette chats to Dr Richard Hodge t...

Join us for an insightful episode as we explore the art of collaboration and conversation with Emma Gibbons; friend of the show, and amazing conversation facilitator. In this conversation, Emma shares her journey from grassroots political campaigns to leading high-impact initiatives across continents. She talks about her insights on fostering effective collaboration, overcoming challenges, and the...

Adaptability can look like many things, but I bet a lot of you wouldn't think it looked like having fun at work. Today Danette chats with Colin Ellis about why good team cultures actually create much better businesses. Colin is a workplace culture expert, as well as an award-winning speaker and best-selling author. But most of all he is a friend of the show. Danette and Colin break down some o...

Technical problems have a solution, and once it is reached, the problem is no longer an issue. Adaptive problems have no end goal, and the goals and rules may adjust as time moves along. How do you prepare for the adaptive problem of living in the 2020's? Well, luckily, Danette is joined to break it all down by Graham Winter. Graham is a former Chief Psychologist for three Australian Olympic T...