RAW Leadership

Michael McCormack MP has come from growing up in a small rural NSW town to being Leader of the National Party and holding numerous Ministerial positions in parliament. In 2018 Michael was sworn in as Australia's 18th Deputy Prime Minister. In this exclusive interview Michael will share his Leadership journey, the ups and downs, alongside the highs and lows. This is a RAW look into his Leaders...

WTF!!! Leading with Love - are you mad? That was one of the reactions that I have had when I suggested to someone that they bring more Love in to their Leadership.  Leading with Love is one of the most powerful ways that we can Lead within our teams and our worlds.  Some people think that there is no place for Love in Leadership and that it is a sign of weakness, that it is "wishy-washy"...

Ego plays a massive part in our lives as Human Beings. Many people define the Ego as being big headed or making it all about themselves, we often hear comments such as "He is very egotistical" or "She is full of herself" What I would like to share in this Podcast is a different perspective on the Ego, what it is, why do we have it, and how does it work in the modern-day world. ...

Recruitment and Retention are very hot topics right now within Leadership.  Certainly in Rural NSW there is a massive shortage of people available to fill positions and even more, the problem of retention is even bigger. Why? Because businesses are screaming out for new employees as they grow and expand after Covid and employees are now hand picking where they want to work and will think nothing o...

You will not want to miss this RAW deep dive into what Leadership is.  In this Podcast I am joined by Claire Markwick who is a very successful Leader in many areas of her life.  Claire shares her insights, struggles and through her openness and RAWness during this interview, Claire really helps to define what Leadership is… This is an open and honest insight into Leadership, it is refreshing and R...

Today in the RAW Leadership Podcast I am joined by Daniel Donebus who has worked himself from a very humble upbringing to being Director in a Private Investment Group.   This interview is full of ‘golden nuggets’ that will assist any young, aspiring Leader to grow and develop and there are even some very valuable lessons and reminders for the more experienced Leaders who are tuning in.  Daniel sha...

Today in the RAW Leadership Podcast I am joined by Rakesh Gupta who has over 25 years of International Leadership. This is a fantastic interview where Rakesh shares how he was mentored as a young emerging Leader and how the lessons from his mentoring back then, he now uses in his role as a Leader and Mentor. Rakesh discusses the importance of “listening” as a Leader and how this helps others to fi...

Growth does not happen by accident… However, do you have a frame work for your Personal & Professional growth and development? So many people do not and that is because they don’t know how to create a framework.  In this podcast I will share with you a way that you can create a sustainable framework that will support your growth, both Professionally and Personally, at a pace that will suit you...

RAW Leadership Podcast welcomes Community Leader Rory McKenzie to the podcast this week. Rory is a Community Leader and has already achieved so much in such a short period of time.  In this interview Rory shares his journey of Leadership and how through his desire to serve and give back he has been able to grow deeply within himself, which in turn has not only benefited him, but the community that...

Everything we do is a choice.  Our lives are defined by our choices, however, as a Leader….your choices define the lives of others.   In this episode of the RAW Leadership Podcast I share with you 5 Critical Choice Points that must be considered as we make choices and decisions as Leaders... Because, our choices, our decisions have massive ripple effects on so many other people. So, join me in thi...

RAW Leadership Podcast interviews Daniel Challis who started his career in the gold mines of Perth and is now an Executive Member of the Board with Riverina Oils and Bio. Daniel shares his insights, tips, hints, as well as mistakes that he has made during his Leadership journey.  The information shared in this episode of the RAW Leadership Podcast will not only serve the young aspiring Leaders, it...

Leaders need to be emotionally strong and have the emotional flexibility, adaptability and fitness to be able to recognise, understand and lead through emotional situations.  In this podcast we discuss the 6 things that Emotionally Strong Leaders Do.... The purpose of sharing these 6 things is that as you listen to this Podcast you can calibrate where you are with regards to each one and score you...

RAW Leadership Podcast interviews the former Mayor of Wagga Wagga – Rod Kendall. Rod is an accomplished Leader within the Riverina area of NSW and through his 15 years of a Company owner and founder and his time served on the Wagga Wagga City Council and as Mayor, Rod has a wealth of Leadership experience that he shares in this Podcast.  Join us now as Rod shares his thoughts on vulnerability, get...

There is so much uncertainty around right now.  Australia is moving closer to this 80% vaccinated benchmark, which will trigger the start of "living with Covid" Understandably, this is causing heaps of uncertainty and in some cases a lot of anxiety and worry.   Now, I am not here to answer the questions about what the new normal will look like....  But what I can provide is some insights...

It takes Courage to be a Leader, because as a Leader we are putting ourselves out there.  As a Leader we need to embrace vulnerability and to put ourselves out there. For many this is too much and they never fulfill their Leadership potential. In this podcast I share 10 ways that we can develop our Courage and grow and strengthen our Courage.  Because the more we grow and develop our Courage, the...

The RAW Leadership Podcast is extremely proud to welcome Frederick Marcoux to this week’s Podcast. Frederick is the National Director of BNI Australia and leads a team of over 400 BNI Directors who are operating right across Australia. Frederick’s team works with over 6,000 business owners and other like-minded professionals with the soul aim of helping each other to achieve their business growth...

Anyone can lead when the seas are calm and the winds are light.....However, when the storm rolls in, the waves are crashing, sails are ripping, crew are scared....it takes a great Leader to keep it all together and come out of the other side.  Today's Podcast is about the 3 essentials "Human Skills" that a Leader needs to master to ensure that they can Lead through the roughest of s...

Leadership is all about Influence..... If you have no influence, you are not a Leader... In this podcast, I share with you the 5 layers of Influence. Through understanding each layer and know which areas you need to focus upon and develop, you will be able to "level up" and enhance your ability to influence those around you. You will find the information within the Podcast is invaluable...

In this episode we are joined by the Riverina Member of Parliament Dr Joe McGirr.... Don't worry, this is not about politics in any way....this is purely about Leadership. Dr Joe has had a very broad spectrum of Leadership roles and has become a Leader of his people, representing their needs in the Australian Parliament.  Hear Dr Joe's Leadership story and you will be able to find nugget...

As Leaders we can offer suffer from a Loss of Confidence or feel discouraged.  This is more common than you would imagine, and I am sure if you are in any sort of Leadership role you will have experienced this numerous times.  How do you bounce back from these losses of confidence? In this podcast we explore 5 strategies that we can use to help us to bounce back and come back stronger each time. ...

Leaders are constantly telling me that they don't have enough time... Even more, they always moan about how their team wastes time. As Leaders we have pressures to hit deadlines, meet KPI's and save time. As Paul Myers said " Time is usually wasted in the same way each day " Join me in this Podcast where I share with you some perspectives about how we can maximise our use of ti...

Teash talks frankly about the "Essence of Leadership" & "Leadership of Self" in this RAW Leadership Podcast. Teash - Founder of Success in Mind has worked in multi-million-dollar businesses and has been an integral part of the leadership team that has led to the success of those around her.  Teash is the epitome of what a Leader is, caring, supportive and above all, a role...

If we are going to truly be a great Leader, we must first learn how to connect with our followers. In this short and very to the point (call it RAW if you like) Podcast, I share with you the concept / flow that if followed will create a connection on a very deep level. A connection that will engender trust and respect. I would love to hear your thoughts and feelings on this matter. Please share in...

In this podcast, I break down what the purpose of the RAW Leadership podcast is.  Why it is being produced and the aim of the desired outcome.  Leadership has long been a passion of mine and I have 1st hand recognised the difference that good Leadership can have.....I have also experienced the impact of poor Leadership too.  Join me in this Podcast where I share my vision of the RAW Leadership Pod...

Kerwin Rae - Australia's leading business strategiest and perfomance specialist talks exculsively to RAW Leadership in the Podcast.  Kerwin shares his experiences, insights, thoughts, hints and tips about his Leadership journey.  This is a great RAW insight into Leadership in life and business.  #rawleadership #stevebarker #leadership #kerwinrae To discover more about Steve Barker (host) and...