Habits of Leadership

In this episode Dan sits down with Dr Catriona Wallace, a globally recognised Australian business leader, entrepreneur, and authority in artificial intelligence (AI), ethics, and the metaverse. A pioneer in her field, Catriona founded an AI company in 2014 – becoming only the second woman-led business to list on the Australian Stock Exchange. You may have seen her on 'Shark Tank' and she is the au...

In this episode, Dan sits down with NSW Firefighter and member of the Australian Urban Search & Rescue Team, Sam Monaghan to explore how he uses mental skills to perform under pressure in the highest stakes situations. You'll definitely be able to take some learnings from this episode and apply them to your day-to-day pressure scenarios! You can connect with Sam via LinkedIn here: https://www....

In this episode Tim sits down with Sue Webb. Sue is a teacher and the author of the book  Teachers Cry Too  which tells the story of her terrifying descent into chronic burnout. It also tells the story of her recovery. You can find out more about Sue's work on:  Instagram  and  LinkedIn . If you'd like to learn more about our work or the Habits of Leadership Academy, you can do so by going to:  ht...

In this episode Dan sits down with Dominic Price. Dom is Atlassian's resident work futurist and 'team doctor.' His work focuses on enhancing the manner in which teams work together.  You can find out more about Dom's work at https://domprice.me/ and via Linkedin. If you'd like to learn more about our work or the Habits of Leadership Academy, you can do so by going to:  https://habitsofleadership.c...

In this episode, Dan & Tim explore the work they've been doing in various settings in the sporting, education and corporate worlds.  Together they share their observations about what they have noticed when working with High Performing Teams. They then map this against past episodes of the podcast to help listeners get a deeper understanding of how to create environments based on what they're c...

In this episode Dan sits down with Amy Shoenthal, the author of, "The Setback Cycle: How Defining Moments Can Move Us Forward." Amy Shoenthal is a USA Today bestselling author, journalist and is a top contributor to ForbesWomen and Harvard Business Review You can learn more about Amy, her work and find out where you can buy The Setback Cycle at her website: https://www.amyshoenthal.com/ Connect wi...

In this episode, Dan chats with Myriam Hadnes. Myriam holds a PhD in Behavioural Economics and is the creator of Workshop Works.  In this conversation they explore what factors and make or break a workshop and how this can be applied to a meeting, classroom or boardroom.  You can connect with Myriam on LinkedIn Or via her website & podcast. If you'd like to learn more about our work or the Hab...

In this episode, Dan & Tim sit down to discuss questions from the listening community.  Between them they tackle:  1. How do you change people's mindset to be more dedicated?  2. How do you build trusting relationships at work? 3. How do you build new team dynamics?  and more... Links referenced:  Episode 79: The Importance of Belonging with Owen Eastwood Episode 88: Addressing Perfectionism &...

In this episode Dan sits down with author of Emotional Intelligence for Dummies and consultant psychologist to reality TV shows such as Survivor, Masterchef and Big Brother, Dr Steven Stein.  You can find out more about Steven, his work and his books via the links below:  https://stevenstein.com/ https://mhs.com/ Don’t forget to like, comment, share & subscribe to the podcast!  If you’d like t...

In this episode, Dan chats with one of the authors of The Social Brain - The Psychology of Successful Groups, Samantha Rockey.  Samantha is an Associate Fellow at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford and is a tutor and faculty on the Oxford Strategic Leadership Programme – one of the leading open leadership development programs in the world. Samantha’s work on leadership development has won...

In this episode, Dr Adam Fraser returns to the show to share with us what he's learned about human motivation, particularly during times when things get hard.  His websites are: https://dradamfraser.com/ https://www.theflourishmovement.com/ Don’t forget to like, comment, share & subscribe to the podcast!  If you’d like to leave us a question for an upcoming Q&A episode, or you’d like to le...

This is the part two of a conversation in which Dan sits down with 3x NRL Premiership Winning Coach, Ivan Cleary.  In this episode, Ivan and Dan discuss the importance of patience when appointing new leaders, why it's important to have cultural architects, and we dig into how Ivan thinks about being a coach and father to Panthers halfback, Nathan Cleary.  Make sure you you listen to Ep 89 as well!...

This is the part one of a two-part conversation in which Dan sits down with 3x NRL Premiership Winning Coach, Ivan Cleary.  In this episode, they discuss the emotional roller coaster that was the 2023 Grand Final, in which the Panthers orchestrated the biggest ever comeback in a title decider. They also explore how Ivan thinks about community, the vision for the team and how he responds under pres...

In today's episode Dan sits down with coach and burnout specialist, Julian Reeve. As the former Music Director on the hit Broadway Musical Hamilton to suffering a heart attack at age 43, Julian has a powerful story to share.  You can find out more about his work at:  https://www.perfectequilibrium.co/ You can watch his TEDx talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi-kD8_dyKw And you can get hol...

In this episode Dan & Tim sit down with author and activist, Kim Samuel. Kim's book, 'On Belonging' has been the source of much inspiration at Cut Through HQ this year so it was great to chat with Kim about her 4P Model.  The 4Ps gives anyone interested in building belonging a tangible way into having authentic conversations about what it truly means for people to belong.  You can learn more a...

In this episode, Dan sits down with clinical psychologist and author of Difficult People, Dr Rebecca Ray.  Together they explore the difference between people who are genuinely 'difficult' and those who are just going through a rough patch.  In a wide ranging conversation, they explore the importance understanding of boundaries, empathy and privilege.  Connect with Rebecca:  https://rebeccaray.com...

In this episode, Dan chats with author, speaker and coach, Amy E Gallo.  Amy is the author of Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People) and The HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict . Amy also co-hosts the Women at Work podcast , and is a contributing editor at Harvard Business Review, where she writes about workplace dynamics . You can download our curated articles on  The Art o...

In this episode, Dan, Tim and - our newest member of the Cut Through Team - Ray, explore what's required to look after our newest recruits in the workplace.  With a specific focus on Early Career Teachers, this conversation has resonance in every field of work.  Links:  Our Thrive Coaching Program for New Teachers Ep. 79 - Talking about Belonging with Owen Eastwood The Article mentioned in the con...

In this episode, Dan chats with Jessica Spendlove, a Performance Dietician who specialises in nutrition and high performing behaviours. Jess has worked with professional athletes in most codes and brings the principles that elite athletes adhere to, to the wider population.  You can take Jess's Quiz here. Jess's Website: https://www.jessicaspendlove.com/ Don’t forget to like, comment, share &...

In this episode Dan & Tim tackle questions from our community. Topics up for discussion are: How do true leaders get buy in? What's our take on purpose? What does Cultural Sensitivity Training look like and does it work?   Don’t forget to like, comment, share & subscribe to the podcast!  If you’d like to leave us a question for an upcoming Q&A episode, or you’d like to learn more about our work he...

In this episode, Dan chats with co-author of The Psychological Safety Playbook, Minette Norman.  This conversation focuses on the specific techniques and language leaders and teams can use to enhance psychological safety in their environments.  DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE   Links:  Minette Norman on LinkedIn The Psychological Safety Playbook Liberating Structures Ep.20: Psychological S...

In this episode Dan chats with Patrice Gordon. Patrice is a highly qualified executive coach and personal development advocate specialising in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  Her book, Reverse Mentoring explores how a different take on mentoring can lead to significantly better leadership and outcomes.  Links:  Patrice's TED Talk Patrice's book - Reverse Mentoring Patrice on LinkedIn Patrice on...

In this episode, Dan and Tim sit down with best-selling author and performance coach, Owen Eastwood.  Owen's book Belonging has had a big impact on us at Cut Through Coaching, so we were delighted to be able to chat with him to reflect on the challenges and opportunities that present themselves when we work with people to enhance a sense of belonging in their teams and organisations.  Links: Belon...

In this episode Dan chats with one of the world's most successful sporting coaches. with one of the world’s most successful coaches. John Buchanan coached the Australian Mens Cricket Team during its most successful period, when the team included cricketing greats such as Shane Warne, Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist and, well, pretty much every other player in the team at that time. Despite a modest...

In this episode Dan sits down with world-renowned performance psychologist and host of the wildly popular Finding Mastery podcast, Dr Michael Gervais.  Michael works in the trenches of high-stakes environments with some of the best in the world, training the mindset skills and practices essential to pursuing and revealing one’s potential. His clients include world record holders, Olympians, intern...