The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita Cincotta

In this episode of The Deliberate Leader Podcast, host Rita Cincotta sits down with decision-making expert Samantha Rush. With her extensive qualifications in HR, Psychology, an MBA, and a near-completed PhD, Samantha brings a wealth of evidence-based insights and real-world leadership experience to the table. Meet Samantha Rush and her Decision-Making Expertise Why Leaders Struggle with Decision...

Is constant change leaving you feeling unsteady as a leader? Discover the power of “adaptive stability” with Suzie Thoraval, who shares how to stay resilient, grounded, and proactive—even in the face of uncertainty. With 25 years of experience across government, corporates, and not-for-profits, Suzie brings a unique blend of strategic insight and practical tools to help leaders transform reactivit...

Feel like you’re leading on autopilot? Discover how “Infinite Leadership” approach — a fresh approach to self-leadership that empowers you to break free from limiting patterns, step boldly into change, and inspire lasting impact. This episode, we’re joined by Kylee Leota, founder and Chief Vision Officer of Elements 4 Success—a global organisation dedicated to delivering transformational experienc...

Move beyond learning to true development as a leader by focusing on self-awareness, compassion, and new ways of approaching challenges. In this week's episode, we welcome Dr. Desley Lodwick, a leadership development expert with over 20 years of experience guiding executives, managers, and teams. Dr. Lodwick explores the importance of adult development and explaining why understanding different per...

In this week's episode, we are joined by Melanie Marshall, an expert in adaptive leadership and service development. With 25+ years of experience in Defence, healthcare, IT, and more, Melanie shares how adaptability can help leaders thrive in fast-changing environments. She also dives into how physical and mental strength, honed through body-building and boxing, plays a key role in leadership. Dis...

In this week's episode, let’s welcome Sophie Krantz, a global business strategist with over two decades of experience in international trade, investment, and strategic management. Having managed billion-dollar projects in over 20 countries, Sophie helps leaders navigate the complexities of the global market. For more of Sophie’s insights, check out her articles and books at https://www.sophiek...

In this week's episode, we are joined by Sue Anderson, author of Feedback Fitness. Sue's areas of expertise are in developing a feedback-fit workplace culture that is critical to improving engagement and connection in teams. In this conversation, Sue takes us through her feedback fitness model and the characteristics that support leaders to offer quality feedback. Show notes: Here's th...

Personal Branding - Why do we need one? Join me in this episode where I speak with brand communication and reputation expert, Ros Weadman. Ros takes us through effective and practical strategies to build your personal brand and how discovering this through your purpose is the ultimate strategy. You can find out more about Ros, her work and her new book, Inner Brilliance 👈🏻

This week we welcome Alessandra Edwards to The Deliberate Leader Podcast. Alessandra Edwards is a leading expert in the DNA of performance and well-being, dedicated to empowering high-performing leaders to harness their genetics and biology for optimal health and vitality.  With over 16 years in the field, she has guided high level leaders across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the US, helping...

In this conversation, we explore deliberate leaders and deliberate strategy, particularly around purpose, feedback, accountability, self-awareness and perspective. David Fish is a globally recognised strategist, business leader, best-selling author and record-breaking pilot. His 30-year career in marketing and advertising saw him rise to become Chief Strategy Officer, and he has worked with and ad...

In this week’s episode author and psychologist, Dr Kirsten Peterson talks to us about grit and performance and draws parallels from the sporting world. Kirsten’s book, “ When Grit Is Not Enough ” serves as a great tool for leaders who have been taught that gritting your teeth and getting through despite fears and challenges will serve you well. Kirsten provides insights about how deliberate leader...

In this week’s episode, Rita chats with Megan Buntine, Board and Executive Team Advisor and Executive Coach.  Megan draws on her extensive experience across a range of sectors to share insights on what she sees exceptional deliberate leaders do. She shares her views on the importance of self-leadership first and also puts out the “50 coffees challenge” to anyone who is keen to strategically expand...

In this episode we speak to Siobhan Mulcahy, Partner at Gaden’s law firm, specialising in Employment Advisory.  Siobhan discusses how she leverages her intuition to be a more deliberate leader.  Siobhan also shares insights from a profound learning experience over the last two years and how this has helped to shape how she leads her team.

In this week’s episode of The Deliberate Leader podcast I am joined by Rhea Mercado. Rhea leads The Intelligent Rebellion, revolutionising organisational structures, and fostering open forums to empower professionals to shape a brighter future. As an exercise physiologist, injury management specialist, and business owner, Rhea grasps the delicate balance between the mission of healthcare and the m...

This week I am joined by AFL sports star and now CEO, Nick Maxwell . Nick Maxwell is the epitome of hard work, persistence & ‘team’. After years of knockbacks, he became one of the Australian Football League’s greatest success stories, going from the rookie list to an AFL Premiership Captain, leading the Collingwood Football Club to a drought-breaking flag in 2010. Maxwell is recognised for hi...

This week's episode is all about hybrid working three years post-pandemic.  We have learned a lot about how to navigate this different way of working, and in this conversation, I had the pleasure of speaking to an expert in this area, Associate Professor John Hopkins.  John Hopkins is an Associate Professor of Management from Swinburne University of Technology, and the Founder of WorkFLEX, a M...

In this episode, I had the great pleasure of welcoming Barb Hyman to the show.  Barb is the Founder and CEO of sapia.ai We had a great discussion about vulnerabilities and challenges in leadership and how these occurrences helped Barb to shape her own leadership style.  Barb shares stories of important mentors and leaders who have helped her move through her own leadership lanes.  We also discusse...

I am joined this week by Ange Fragiacomo. Ange is the Founder of the Conscious Living Hub , and co-author of the Amazon Best Seller, “ Goodbye Busy, Hello Happy ”. In this episode we delve into wellbeing, what a leader can do if they feel they are close to burnout and really useful tips on maintaining your wellbeing, especially with the demands of being a leader. 

In this episode we speak to entrepreneur, Bill Nikolouzakis.  Bill has led organisations and developed many teams throughout his career.  We discuss performance, leadership capabilities, how to better manage up, Bill’s four core leadership principles and how he incorporates radical honesty and ultimate responsibility as part of his team’s culture.

What a pleasure it was to have Ainsley Johnstone on The Leadership Lane Podcast recently. Ainsley is doing incredible work with her team Think Talent and she shares some gold-star tips on building a great culture, adapting leadership styles, the importance of coaching in leadership, and being aware of your strengths as a leader.

Part II of our feedback theme, and this week we focus on Feedback Reactions. I discuss what you can you do to minimise or avoid a reaction that does not increase your ability to build trust and connection with the other person.

When communicating feedback, do you think about your intention in delivering the feedback? If not, this episode provides you with insights into six different feedback intentions that you may be conveying unknowingly to the person you are providing feedback to. Maximise your chance for your feedback to be understood by considering your feedback intention.

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Leadership Lane. I am joined this week by Alex King.  Alex King is the co-founder of LedgeHR , a rapidly growing data-driven HR technology company all about helping organisations understand their people and build high performing teams.  In this podcast, Alex and I chat about how leaders can use data analytics and insights to elevate the performance of their te...

We kick off the 2023 year by welcoming our guest, Naomi Gulinello.  Naomi is a Wholistic Wellness Coach and in this week’s episode we have an insightful conversation about maintaining and creating more energy in your leadership role.  Who wouldn’t want some more of that?! Enjoy

How do you rate your ability to be able to deliver high impact communications? In this episode, we look at factors that can get in the way and a simple model you can use to increase your ability to deliver high impact communications.