Thriving Leaders Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Leo Bottary—author of Peernovation and founder of Peernovation, LLC—to explore what truly makes teams thrive in today’s complex and collaborative work environments. With a rich background in CEO advisory groups and an unwavering commitment to psychological safety, Leo brings deep insight into the power of peers to transform team dynamics. From the core principles o...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan—President and CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center—to unpack what it really means to lead in today’s civic and organisational environments. Kaye brings three decades of leadership wisdom and a sharp lens on adaptive challenges, systems change, and collective accountability.  From her roots in education to influencing public leadership across Kan...

In this episode, I sit down with Professor David Clutterbuck—pioneer of team coaching, co-founder of the EMCC, and author of over 70 books—to explore what makes teams thrive in today’s complex environments. A deeply insightful conversation that transforms how we think about teams. From the science of team dynamics to building cultures of accountability and coaching, David shares frameworks and sto...

I’m thrilled to share the latest episode of the Thriving Leaders Podcast, featuring an insightful conversation with Claire de Carteret, Managing Director of Gallup APAC. If you’ve ever wondered what truly drives high performance in teams, this episode is a must-listen. Gallup is renowned for its global research on engagement, wellbeing, and leadership. Claire brings the data to life with real-worl...

In this Thriving Leaders Podcast I meet with Dermot Crowley—productivity expert, bestselling author, and founder of Adapt Productivity.  Dermot’s practical and people-focused approach to productivity has reshaped how thousands of professionals manage their time and teams. In this episode, we dive into the critical habits and systems that allow leaders and teams to perform at their best—without bur...

Chatting with Amy Edmondson about what makes a thriving team has been a career highlight!     Season 2 of the Thriving Leaders Podcast is now live!     And we’re kicking it off with the incredible Amy Edmondson—Novartis Harvard Professor, bestselling author,  and the world’s top-ranked management thinker. Her research has been pivotal to my work, and our conversation is full of insights that every...

This is our last episode of Season 1 of the Thriving Leaders podcast. Change is normal, but it can be uncomfortable. We are constantly evolving, improving and adapting the way we do things. Thriving leaders need to lead and communicate change effectively. This creates certainty even when we live in an ambiguous world. To assist you in communicating and leading change, we cover: Understanding chang...

Following on from our previous 2 episodes on Communication (ep. 16 Communication and ep. 17 Communicating with Purpose), we continue the conversation by diving into structuring your communication so its most effectively received.  In this episode, we explore:  Why repetition is so important  Be compelling and engaging; how to maintain their attention  Clearing outlining what you’ll be communicatin...

When we connect people to purpose, we inspire them. Purpose is a key driver of employee engagement.      This isn’t a new topic: humans have been searching for meaning and purpose in their personal lives and their careers for some time—seeing as we spend so much time working.      So, in this episode, we’re diving into:      Starting with Why    The Golden Circle Model    The art of storytelling  ...

Everyone needs to be effective at communication—thriving leaders even more so. It is the most universal skill. Effective communication is how thriving leaders engage and inspire their people to follow them.  In the next 4 episodes, we will be breaking down effective communication.  In this episode, we cover:  What is communication  Identifying the barriers to effective communication  The impact of...

As a thriving leader, you need to make decisions that balance the best interests of your team and the organisation. But by instilling a culture where your team members feel equipped to make their own decisions, reduces the need for everything to be ran by you, which is a time-consuming and disempowering process.  In this episode, we cover:  How to avoid decision-fatigue and make effective decision...

An operating rhythm creates a repeatable cadence, so team members know what to expect week in, week out. It creates certainty and removes ambiguity, which leads to higher performance.  Structure and expectations are important for your team—especially in times of change.  That’s why in this episode, we cover:  The importance of having a transparent and agreed upon operating rhythm.  How to run effe...

A strategy articulates what makes your organisation unique and different and provides value. It informs what areas to invest your time and money in, the organisation’s structure, resource requirements and how you respond to market and stakeholder needs.  Operationalising strategy is where the rubber hits the road.  In this episode, we take you through exactly how to do that:  The strategic pyramid...

Holding team members accountable and setting goals through clear communication is a skill that many leaders find challenging. When we delay having important conversations, problems escalate, and accountability isn’t addressed.  A thriving leader must build their confidence and comfort level if they want to be high performing.  That’s why, in this episode, we cover:  The underlying issues when ther...

Learning when it is an appropriate time to coach takes awareness of the situation, the team member and yourself. Identifying coaching moments is a critical skill for thriving leaders. Situational leadership and understanding the context is important.  That’s why in this episode, we cover:  The difference between informal and formal coaching  How to apply in-the-moment coaching  Coaching for perfor...

Most people naturally like to help others solve their problems. In fact, it is quite likely that you moved into a leadership position because you were a great problem solver and a superstar at delivery.  When you move into a leadership position, you need to help your team members so they can solve problems for themselves. This is a fundamental shift for leaders. It is challenging to move from prov...

When leaders and organisations incorporate feedback into their culture, it increases engagement, retention, productivity and motivation.  Employee recognition increases retention and productivity.  This is just one of the reasons why creating a culture of feedback within your leadership and organisation is so important. In this episode, we cover:  How to create a culture of feedback.   Tips to rec...

As we covered in the previous episode (Feedback Part 1), creating a culture of feedback is vital for any high performing team. So, in this episode, we break down the components required to create a culture of feedback.  In Part 2 of Feedback, we cover:   Tailoring feedback to match the receiver’s personal style.  Tips on how to receive feedback, including navigating triggers while receiving feedba...

When some people hear the word feedback, the hairs on the back of their neck stand up. You may have had a bad experience receiving feedback or perhaps you gave someone feedback and it didn’t land as you intended.    To nurture a feedback culture, leaders need to create a psychologically safe environment. As a thriving leader, you will need to give and receive feedback.  In Part 1 of Feedback, we c...

In a culture where there are collective beliefs, assumptions and values, it’s important to bring cohesiveness and connection to your team to ensure that its high performing.  In today’s episode we discuss what it feels like to be part of a team and how to build a high-performance culture within your team.  In this episode, we cover:  How culture manifests through the behaviours that are encouraged...

In today's episode we discussed on What it takes to build a Thriving teams Part 2 and discussed tangible and practical things that you can do to build a Thriving team. In this episode, we cover:   How to build trust with your team and find out who they are  Clear directions and expectations.  How to hold each other accountable without the need to be driven by the leader.  How to have a meaning...

In this episode we discuss what it takes to build a Thriving Team, including team dynamics, and we share our proven Thriving Teams model, which has been developed based on research and through leadership on high performing teams, along with my extensive experience working with teams as a Leadership and Team Coach.  In this episode, we cover:  What is a high-performing team on how team members work...

In today's episode, we talked about confidence and how to be confident as a leader. Get ready to unpack some barriers to lead confidently that will help you to thrive as a leader.  In this episode, we cover:   Building your confidence as a leader  Impostor Syndrome the feeling of self-doubt  Challenging limiting beliefs how our thoughts are powerful because they control our emotions  How Tony...

In today's episode, we focus on building your personal leadership style. Get ready for a deep dive into practical strategies and insights that will help you to thrive as a leader. In this episode, we cover: – Self-awareness – Personality and how it's integral to understand your own leadership style – Unpacking strengths and how taking a strengths-based approach to your leadership not only...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Thriving Leaders Podcast. This podcast is here to support you as a leader, no matter your experience level, with bite-sized leadership learnings. The podcast is filled with practical tools, tips, actions, and insights that you can immediately apply, so you can lead confidently now.  In this episode, we cover:  – What it takes to be a Thriving Leader  – The d...