Not Just Leadership

Growing up between Brazil and the United Kingdom, Titus Stevens learned early that leadership often means learning to navigate different worlds. In this episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy sits down with the Brazilian missionary, theologian and leader to explore how faith, culture and purpose have shaped his leadership journey. Titus reflects on his upbringing in a missionary family, his experience...

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 captures global attention, Dominic de Moura McCarthy sits down with Robbie Gaspar, Australia’s first professional footballer to play in Indonesia and the leading voice on Australia–Indonesia sports diplomacy. Robbie reflects on a 14-year professional football career spanning Australia, Europe and Asia, including eight years playing in Indonesia with Persib Bandung. Now w...

In this episode of Not Just Leadership , Dominic de Moura McCarthy is joined by Jonny Kawa, an Australian–Papua New Guinean educator, entrepreneur and emerging leader working at the intersection of technology, ethics and development across the Pacific. Drawing on a life lived between Australia and Papua New Guinea, Jonny reflects on how culture, education and curiosity have shaped his professional...

After a few months away from the microphone, Dominic de Moura McCarthy returns to Not Just Leadership with a conversation on rest, renewal and the importance of slowing down. In this episode, he reflects on the pressure many people feel to constantly produce, stay busy and keep moving, even when mentally, emotionally or physically exhausted. Dominic explores how rest has been understood across gen...

Leadership is often forged through reinvention. Colombian-born and Australian-based community builder Valeria García joins Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership to explore leadership shaped by migration, service and community. Valeria reflects on her journey of starting again in a new country and how resilience and community have influenced the way she leads and suppor...

Inspiration often fades quietly. In this episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership reflects on why leaders sometimes need to pause and reconnect with what first moved them. Through storytelling and reflection, Dominic explores the role of mentors, role models and lived examples in shaping vision and direction. The episode invites listeners to turn inspiration into...

Recorded live from Honiara, Solomon Islands, this episode features a grounded and practical conversation with Steen Siale on leadership, growth and stepping into opportunity. Steen shares with Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership about his journey from the Pacific to studying in Tasmania, Australia, reflecting on the lessons that came from living away from home and le...

Time influences how we work, lead and measure progress. In this episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership reflects on our relationship with time and the pressure to constantly move faster. Drawing on experiences across the Pacific, Dominic explores how slowing down sharpens perspective, restores clarity and helps leaders focus on intention rather than urgency or p...

Nauru has twelve tribes, each with its own stories, identity and strength. In this twelfth episode, filmed live from Honiara, Solomon Islands, Eirububwin Tréannah Dabwido joins Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership to share her journey across Nauru and Australia, reflecting on the leadership lessons she’s learned along the way. Tréannah reflects on emotional discipline...

Mindset quietly shapes leadership outcomes. In this episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership unpacks how a victim mentality limits agency, confidence and growth. Through reflection and lived experience, Dominic explores the shift from blame to responsibility and what it means to reclaim ownership of your leadership journey. The episode challenges us to move forwa...

Language shapes connection and connection creates opportunity. Malik Oedin from New Caledonia and Fiolino Sinemoni Mavaetau from Wallis and Futuna join Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership to talk about leadership, communication and global opportunities. They share the story behind the EnglishEquip project and discuss how language opens doors to education, employment...

Excellence is about intention, not perfection. In this episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership reflects on excellence as a mindset shaped by consistency, integrity and care. Drawing on personal reflections, Dominic explores stewardship, attention to detail and raising standards as an act of responsibility rather than recognition. Leadership, he argues, is shaped...

Leadership in small island communities requires vision and responsibility. Kanaan Ngutu joins Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership to share a journey rooted in entrepreneurship, faith and service in Kiribati. Kanaan speaks about building businesses in limited markets, balancing ambition with responsibility and giving back to the community. The conversation explores le...

Purpose is not something we find once, it is something we practise daily. In this episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership reflects on purpose as the anchor that shapes how we lead and live. Drawing on personal experiences volunteering in Portugal and beyond, Dominic explores how clarity of purpose helps navigate change, stay aligned with values and inspire other...

Moving overseas to study requires courage and leadership. Lorenly Tahitala Matetau joins Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership to reflect on her journey from Wallis and Futuna to studying in Australia with the Australia Awards scholarship. Lorenly speaks about adapting to new environments, carrying cultural identity abroad and the responsibility of representing her com...

Leadership often begins with service. In this episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership reflects on volunteering as one of the most practical expressions of leadership. Drawing on experiences across the Pacific and globally, Dominic shares stories of working alongside youth and local communities, and reflects on the state of volunteering in Australia. He reflects...

Leadership grows through community, not isolation. Daniel Nieto joins Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership to reflect on growth shaped by resilience, networking and self awareness. From his early life in Colombia to building a career in Australia, Daniel shares how relationships, discipline and courage influenced his leadership journey. The conversation explores the p...

Courage is rarely loud, but it is always costly. In this solo episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership reflects on courage as a daily leadership decision rather than a single defining act. Through personal stories and recent reflections, Dominic explores what it means to act despite fear, protect convictions and understand how courage gives others permission to s...

Matheus Cardoso’s leadership journey has been shaped across cultures, countries and seasons of adjustment. He joins Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership to reflect on a path that began in Brazil and evolved through building a life and career in Australia. Matheus speaks candidly about early challenges, cultural adaptation and the discipline required to grow in unfamil...

Communication shapes outcomes long before decisions are made. In the opening episode of Not Just Leadership, host Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership reflects on why communication matters not just in leadership, but in work, relationships and everyday life. Drawing on personal experiences across the Pacific, Latin America and Australia, Dominic unpacks how listening,...