Magical Learning Podcast

How important is care as a leader? How can you show it even when there is a lot of pressure? In today's awesome Author Corner, our resident author Danette Fenton-Menzies chats to authors of the new book The Power of Care. Siew Fang Law & Hannes van Rensburg are the Co-Founders of Bento Box of Care. Bento Box of Care is a consulting company focusing on building leadership capacity and capab...

AI is here, and it isn't slowing down. How do you manage being a leader in this rapidly changing world? In today's "Author Corner": our resident author Danette chats with Tony Frost to break this all down. Tony is an Author, Executive Coach & Mentor, Company Director, Facilitator, Career & Leadership Development, Speaker, Part-time Academic (UNSW and AICD). His clients in...

Mordor needs a new supplier. Does it go cheaper and worse, or better and more expensive? In this episode of the Magical Learning Podcast, host Jez and his team explore the concept of a 'sandbox' for business problems, using a fun and imaginative approach to discuss serious topics. They delve into the changes they want to see in the world, focusing on overcoming fear in decision-making, the importa...

Today, we are chatting to the amazing Melli O'Brien about Deep Resilience, and what better way to show off her training, than by recording this podcast the day after she got out of a cyclone. Melli O’Brien is an internationally renowned mental health educator and coach with a passion for helping people unlock their inner strength in the face of adversity. She is a best selling author and the c...

The USS Enterprise is in dire need of a culture shake-up. How do they go about it, who should they model it off, and what does all of this have to do with Ted Lasso? In this episode of the Magical Learning Podcast Concept Sandbox, the team explore the theme of cultural change within organizations, using the context of the Starship Enterprise from Star Trek. They discuss the importance of leadershi...

In this episode of the Magical Learning Podcast, Danette, our resident author and Director of Learning, interviews Emma Lagerlo, author of 'Worthy and Wealthy'. Emma is a holistic wealth and mindset coach, who is not only an author, but a mother of four, and a podcast host. In this conversation, Danette and Emma discuss the importance of discovering personal values, the journey of writing and self...

Technology is changing at a rapid rate. AI is changing at a rapid rate. How do you keep up with not only the technology, but use it to thrive? How can all of this change feel optimistic? Well, today the team is joined by the perfect person to help us see this vision. Known globally as the "Tech Humanist," Kate O'Neill is a leading voice on AI ethics, responsible tech, and human-centr...

In this today's author corner, our resident author and Director of Learning Danette interviews Lawrence Lam about his book 'The Founder Effect', exploring the unique traits of founder-led companies, the importance of bold decision-making, and how to design scalable company structures. As the Founder and Managing Director of Lumenary Investment Management, Lawrence specialises in global...

Why do we have negative connotations to the words "accountability" and "consequences"? Why can they actually be forces for encouragement? In this episode of the Magical Learning Podcast, the regular team and guest Claire Gray delve into the concept of accountability in leadership and team dynamics. Claire is the founder of Thriving Culture, where she brings her expertise as a F...

How can Clark from the Vacation movies compete with a newer competitor to his Wally World Tourism company? What ways can unexpected detours help your company? Today the crew is doing another of our favourite types of episodes, a concept sandbox, where they share ideas and stories about a topic, while helping fix a business problem in a fantastical setting. In this episode of the Magical Learning P...

How were Indigenous and First Nation's people able to survive on earth for so long in a sustainable way? How can we all learn to think 7 generations ahead, and learn other ways to view the world through a new lens? In today's riveting conversation, Jez is joined by Vanessa Roanhorse. Vanessa Roanhorse (Navajo) is founder and CEO of Roanhorse Consulting & Co-Founder at Native Women Lead...

What new business venture would you think about if you were Robin Hood? What are some different ideas you could try with the resources you already have? In this episode of the Magical Learning Podcast, host Jez and guests Danette, Grahame, and John explore the concept of 'fresh set of eyes' in business, using the fictional context of Robin Hood and his merry men. They discuss the importance of div...

How can you focus your boredom, and how can that help you create great works of art? How can an office team in Narnia gel better together using boredom? In this episode of the Magical Learning Podcast, the team reflects on their holiday experiences and transitions into a concept sandbox discussion centered around Narnia. They explore the theme of boredom, its implications for creativity, and how i...

This podcast is part of the Moira Shire Council's "Building Business Resilience Program", designed to help Moira Shire business owners build greater personal and business resilience. These podcasts are to promote events that Moira Shire business owners and employees can attend. February 18: Breakfast event at the Shamrock Hotel, Numurkah with guest speaker Dr Kate Burke. *To register...

This podcast is part of the Moira Shire Council's "Building Business Resilience Program", designed to help Moira Shire business owners build greater personal and business resilience. These podcasts are to promote events that Moira Shire business owners and employees can attend. February 18: Breakfast event at the Shamrock Hotel, Numurkah with guest speaker Dr Kate Burke. To register...

How can you get more time back? Why is it a compliment NOT to get invted to a meeting? To discuss, the team is joined by Lisa Bodell. Lisa is an award-winning author, Top 40 Global speaker, futurist and CEO of futurethink. As a futurist and expert on the topic of change, she serves as a global council member of the World Economic Forum; and has helped thousands of senior leaders ignite innovation...

Have you been able to keep your New Year's Resolution up, or has it already fallen off? Why are habits so hard to keep? And why is it sometimes better to hit snooze on the alarm than go to the gym? In today's awesome conversation, Jez, Danette (Dir. of Learning) and Grahame (CEO) chat to the fantastic Darren Fleming about all these questions and more. Darren is the founder of Mindset Mastery, spea...

How would you go about franchising the mythical school of Harry Potter; Hogwarts? And what does innovation look like at a mythical school? Well, it is the sequel to the popular Concept Sandbox we did earlier in the year, and that is where we take business problems, and make them a bit more fun. In this episode of the Magical Learning Podcast, the team discusses the concept of innovation through a...

Do you feel like toxic workplaces are inevitable? What are some signs you should be changing the culture at your workplace? In today's chat with friend of the podcast Colin D. Elis, we break down all that and more to celebrate the launch of his new book "Detox Your Culture". Colin is a Culture Consultant, Award-Winning Author and Keynote Speaker, but most of all a great conversationalist and a Mag...

What would you do if your child was denied the chance to go overseas and help build up a school in Cambodia? And how would that decision affect your life up until today? Well, that is the exact scenario today's guest found themselves in, and they ended up taking their daughter over to Cambodia, only to fall in love with the people, and start an NGO. In today's team chat, the team has a great conve...

How important is it for us to get out into nature? What are some of the lesser-known negatives about city living? In today's Author Corner, or resident author and Director of Learning Danette chats with author of the new book "The Natural Advantage": Dr. Jenny Brockis. Dr. Jenny has a health professional for over four decades, as well as being a Speaker, Author and Lifestyle Medicine Physician. In...

When negotiating, what is the most important thing to know about the other party? How can you be better at negotiating? In today's chat, our resident author and Director of Learning Danette Fenton-Menzies chats with author Glin Bayley about her new book "The Negotiation Playbook". Glin Bayley is an Author, Speaker, Personal Transformation Strategist, Negotiation Specialist and Non Exec Director at...

How can you grow a business in an industry that isn't known for scaling? What can you gain, but also lose, by selling a company? In this episode of the Magical Learning Podcast, our resident author and Director of Learning Danette Fenton-Menzies speaks with author, Jason T. Smith about his unexpected journey as an entrepreneur, the challenges he faced while building a successful physiotherapy netw...

In this episode of the Magical Learning Podcast, our Director of Learning and author Danette Fenton-Menzies speaks with Steve Vamos about his career, philosophy, and new book "Through Shifts and Shocks: Lessons from the Front Line of Technology and Change". Steve is the former CEO of Xero, former managing director of Apple and Microsoft in the Australia and New Zealand region, as well as working w...

How good are you at dealing with conflict in the workplace? What are some better ways to navigate communication in the office? In today's Author Corner, our resident author and Director of Learning Danette Fenton-Menzies speaks with fellow author Genevieve Hawkins. Genevieve discusses her journey as an author and occupational therapist, focusing on mental health and workplace dynamics. She introdu...