Team Guru Podcast

Doctor Mathew Donald is an expert in leading and managing change in this crazy age of disruption and artificial intelligence. We have a wide ranging chat about the future and everything that might come our way - and importantly, how we as leaders can position ourselves strongly.

Unique and interesting are two words that definitely describe my guest in this episode. Chris Helder is a powerful motivational speaker - as you’re about to find out. He really got my attention with his statement: “It’s time to say goodbye to positive thinking”. Chris says he has a better way and I think you’re going to like it. Chris Helder is a master storyteller whose presentations have radical...

The era of the hero leader is over. For years the loudest voice in the room dominated corporate culture. Fortunately, that’s starting to change. Organizations are beginning to realize that the overlooked quiet member of the team has much to contribute. That realization is the central premise of Megumi Miki’s new book. Quietly Powerful shares hew own experience of succeeding despite being a quiet p...

Brad Giles thinks and talks about leadership lie an engineer. He’s used his time as an entrepreneur and leadership coach to break the profession of leadership into it’s fundamental moving parts. Brad believes that that mechanics of leadership can be taught. It's not a mystery! Brad is the founder of the strategic planning and coaching consultancy Evolution Partners. He works with CEOs and leadersh...

In this episode we are going to strike at the heart of what it takes to develop a successful business. My guest is David Sharrock. Through his long career as a suburban solicitor, David has helped thousands of small business owners. He knows what works and what doesn’t. He has seen everything. From the woefully unsuccessful to the booming enterprise, and everything in between. And, of course, he’s...

Everyone talks about corporate culture these days. Figuring out how to create happy, healthy workplaces has become something of an obsession. But my guest this week thinks we need to do better. Colin D Ellis was shocked by the lack of any definitive how-to guide for leaders who want to shape and enhance their workplace environment. So he set about fixing that. In his new book Culture Fix Colin dra...

In this episode we are talking about the future. Gihan Parrera is a futurist, speaker and author. And the conversation you are about to hear is, in my humble opinion, really fantastic. Gihan's enthusiasm is infectious. He’s smart and articulate and he has some seriously clever ways of thinking about and understanding the future. Since 1997, he has worked with business leaders, thought leaders, ent...

Are you sometimes paralysed by your own standards? Is your pursuit of perfectionism having an impact on your progress or the way you feel about yourself? My guest in this episode is here to help. Lynne Cazaly is a reformed perfectionist. But now Lynne believes that close enough is often good enough. Put simply, hings just don’t matter as much as we think they do. She is going to help us all care l...

We’ve all noticed it. When some people speak, others listen. They are engaged. Convinced. Ready to act while others bore their audience to tears. They're restless and unimpressive. So what’s the difference? What sort of impact does being a power speaker have on our relationships and careers? In this episode we’re going to explore the cross-section of communication and leadership. My guest is Shane...

I’ve invited author and speaker Shelley Flett onto the show to talk about being a dynamic leader in a real world situation. Shelley is a coach, trainer and facilitator based in Melbourne. She is the author of two books including The Dynamic Leader.

I’m joined this week by Troy McKinna. Troy is an entrepreneur and brand building specialist. He is the co-founder of Agents of Spring and Quest Beverages and has worked with some of Australia’s most recognisable brands, including Mars, Snickers, Schweppes, Gatorade and Cool Ridge Troy is the author of a new book titled “Brand Hustle: 4 critical foundations to accelerate brand growth.”

Yu Dan had one dramatic moment that shook her awake and opened her eyes to the way she had been living her life. Since then, she has been on a journey of discovery and has some incredible lessons and insights to share. www.teams.guru https://www.facebook.com/teams.guru/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-frizzell-0b171a3a

I have a real treat for you in this episode. My guest is the CEO of the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia and New Zealand. His name is David Pich. David and I have a terrific, sweeping conversation about the the discipline of leadership and what it means and how we as individuals and approach our own growth and understanding. David is a man quite clearly used to engaging and entertaining...

In this episode we are going to talk about one of the more difficult parts of being a leader. How to have quality career conversations. Greg Smith is an expert in cheer development, talent management and organizational leadership. Greg is a senior business leader who has thrived in challenging business environments for more than 25 years, achieving results that are in line with the required strate...

I’ve got to tell you. I’m particularly excited about this one. Every now and then I stumble across a collection of words that are just so poignant, so powerful: Play a bigger game. For me, those four words say way more than a 500 page book ever could. There’s so much in those four words. It describes one of the most powerful concepts that can lead all of us to a life more satisfying happier life....

Nicola Moras is here to help. She is a social media advisor that has helped thousands of companies around the world plan and deliver their social media and marketing strategies.

Wendy Born is a leadership coach, facilitator and speaker. And she thinks that many of the challenges that exist within leadership can be overcome by mastering the languages of leadership. What are those languages? How do we master them?

Videos have eaten the internet. 80% of web traffic is now video content. Video marketing has become the most important way to market your business. But creating great content can be difficult. Especially if you haven’t had any experience creating videos in the past. It can be extremely intimidating for newbies. What’s worse is that creating bad videos can actually hurt your business. www.facebook....

Gabrielle Dolan joined me more than 2 years ago to talk about how we can be better presenters. I remember it well because we had a great time laughing and scoffing about all the terrible habits we see that makes presentations awful. It’s a great episode. But now she’s back, with a brand new book called Real Communication. Again, we have a great time dissecting the world and highlighting all the pa...

In this episode we’re talking about coaching. Business coaching have become a huge industry over the last decade. Choosing the right coach and knowing when you need one are not easy questions. It’s also incredibly important to know what you will get out of the process.

Mike Adams has had a long and successful career in sales. So that means he has, over time, become an expert in building rapport with people. And Mike thinks that they key to building rapport comes from the stories we tell. Those stories allow us to influence and persuade. But it’s the way we tell our stories that really gives them power.

Coaching such an important part of leadership. But so many leaders don’t take the time to perfect that skill. Karen Moreley is convinced that a great leader has to be a great coach. Karen has delivered assessment, coaching, team and leadership development programs in organisations such as BHP Billiton, KPMG and the University of Melbourne. In this episode she reveals how you can be fantastic coach...

Today’s episode is another special episode recorded live in partnership with my good friends at Women in mining and resources. WIMARQ are in the habit of inviting wonderful guests to their lunches and this one is no different. Margot Cairnes is a bundle of energy. She’d had a long career in the corporate world. And had built up a huge, international consulting firm from nothing. But then she walke...

Michelle Sales has been thinking a lot about confidence. What is confidence? Where does it come from? Why do we lose it, and most importantly, how do we get it back? Michelle works as an executive coach for high-profile clients like Tennis Australia, Telstra and even the Department of Defense. She is also the author of the book The Power of Real Confidence. In it she shows how confidence is the ba...

Every now and then I invite someone on the show that has an inspiring personal story to tell. Cindy Hook certainly fits that bill. She is the chief executive for Deloitte Asia Pacific. Cindy leads 45 thousand professionals across 17 countries. Last week I headed to Deloitte’s offices here in Brisbane to conduct this interview. While I was there I saw Cindy moving around the building, talking with...