Culture of Leadership
Brendan Rogers
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Nov 21, 2023
116. Approachable Leadership and Transnational Localism
On today’s show, we’re elated to welcome Hari Murali, the head of marketing for Zoho One. Together, we traverse the intricate landscape of approachable leadership and a unique concept: transnational localism. Through engrossing stories and candid anecdotes, Hari reveals how Zoho cultivates an ecosystem that propels its employees. This helps them be ambassadors of the […]
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Nov 6, 2023
115. Entrepreneurship Unveiled: Sangeeta Maltchandami’s Incredible Leap from Corporate to Startup!”
Sangeeta unveils her journey from banking to business mentor and entrepreneur, highlighting the enticing allure of being your own boss, the significance of dependable allies in the business realm, and the intricacies of securing funding. With insights into program design, facilitation, and how to merge core concepts to help entrepreneurs establish their businesses, this episode is a treasure trove of practical wisdom.
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Oct 24, 2023
114. Process Improvement with Chuck Knabusch: Insights, In-depth Experience, and Key Leadership Takeaways
On this riveting episode, Chuck Knabusch, a seasoned expert of process improvement, joins us to share his invaluable insights on how to develop an efficient process. As the author of the book, “Hope is Not a Business Strategy,” Chuck emphasizes the significance of planning and consistency in creating a productive business environment. Listen in […]
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Oct 10, 2023
113. The Art of Delegation for Effective Leadership
Delegation is very much a learned thing and if you stay in one organization and work your way up, your teachers are the people that are above you, and those teachers are never being taught. So what happens is we just talk bad habits.
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Oct 1, 2023
112. A Business Strategy – Inclusion in the Workplace
In this episode, renowned diversity and equity expert Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey discusses the concept of inclusion and its importance in the business environment. The conversation dives into the challenges organizations face regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. Brendan and Jonathan examine the pitfalls of superficial initiatives and underscore the need for evidence-based inclusion. Jonathan […]
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Sep 24, 2023
111. Navigating Change in the Workplace
https://youtu.be/R4l6mFTOyqk In this episode, former naval warship captain and current change consultant, Dr. Karuna Ramanathan, provides valuable insights on how leaders can better manage transitions in their organizations. Drawing parallels between military ‘fog of war’ strategies and change leadership, Karuna emphasizes the importance of empathy, emotional intelligence, and respect. The conversation further explores the role […]
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Sep 17, 2023
110. Leading a Social Enterprise (Foster Carer Wellbeing)
Today’s episode is a very personal and important episode for my family. We are foster carers, and my inspiring and dedicated guest is Marcie McGowan, co-founder and CEO of the Hatch Project, a social enterprise aimed at revolutionizing Australia’s foster care system. Marcie shares her experiences with the foster care system and discusses […]
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Sep 3, 2023
109. Mastering Tough Conversations
Most leaders avoid having ‘tough conversations.’ If they were easy, everyone would be addressing challenging issues with people in their lives. In this episode, David Wood, founder of Focus CEO, shares his experiences with difficult conversations and how he turned them into opportunities for growth and connection. From a devastating childhood trauma that […]
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Aug 20, 2023
108. Life Purpose vs Work Purpose
In this episode, my guest is Elizabeth Rosenberg, Founder of the Good Advice Company. Elizabeth uses her own experiences of intertwining her corporate career with her mediumship, and shares her unique perspectives on the concept of purpose. Rather than focusing on achieving predetermined outcomes, she encourages living with intentionality. She discusses the influence of personal […]
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Aug 6, 2023
107. What drives our decisions, behaviours and results?
In this episode, Brendan speaks with Ashkan Tashvir, the founder and CEO of Engenesis, a subsidiary aimed at actively collaborating with, and supporting, carefully chosen businesses. Ashkan is not only a philosopher and a 2x best-selling author but possesses a strong background as a technologist, venture builder, and investor. Ashkan delves into his writing process, […]
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Jul 23, 2023
106. Empowering Employees: Unveiling the Profit Share Plan
In this episode, Brendan speaks with Rob Buffington, seasoned consultant and entrepreneur, and CEO of Gordian Staffing. Gordian Staffing provides small and medium businesses with affordable, high-quality, remote team members for open positions. Rob discusses his innovative business model that combines profit sharing and philanthropy. Early on, Rob had aspirations to be a pastor, […]
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Jul 9, 2023
105. 5 steps for personal and professional growth
In this episode, Brendan speaks with global executive coach and author Aneace Haddad as he shares his insights on personal and professional growth, leadership, and transformation. Aneace discusses the ‘five-step framework for growth’, the importance of embracing change, and the power of detaching from labels and adopting a mindset shift. Aneace also explores […]
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Jun 25, 2023
104. How to Conduct an Effective Interview
In this episode, Brendan speaks with Jessica Weiss, Managing Consultant for Human Tribe Consulting and Training Company. Jess shares her insights on conducting effective interviews and leveraging behavioral-based questions. With many years of experience in the field, Jess emphasizes the importance of proper preparation and understanding an organization’s culture and values when selecting […]
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Jun 11, 2023
103. Rookie Mistakes New Leaders Make
In this episode, Brendan welcomes Nina Sunday, Founder of Brain Power Training and host of the Manage Self, Lead Others podcast. With over 30 years of experience, she is a certified speaking professional and an expert in leadership development. Nina is passionate about helping new leaders avoid common mistakes, build thriving cultures, and […]
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May 28, 2023
102. How to be the Leader Your Company Needs
In this episode, Brendan speaks with Robert Jordan, leadership development expert and CEO of Interim Execs. Robert is the creator of the FABS leadership assessment, shares insights on the four dominant leadership styles – fixer, artist, builder, and strategist. He explains how exceptional leaders develop their unique processes, approaches, and systems over time and how […]
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May 14, 2023
101. What do Millennials Want from their Leaders?
In this episode, Tim Garth and Dan Osborne, self-titled “podcountants” and hosts of the Two Drunk Accountants podcast, discuss their experiences as millennial leaders and share insights on leading millennials. They advise leaders to build a strong, sustainable culture that resonates with their millennial workforce and emphasize the importance of giving millennials a […]
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Apr 30, 2023
100. Taking Responsibility and Creating a Life You Desire
The Culture of Leadership podcast has reached quite a milestone – our 100th episode! Joining today’s episode 100 is Dr. Christopher Avery, Founder and CEO of The Responsibility Company, one of the go-to organizations for executive leadership development and change management training. They have been in business for over 30 years. What makes […]
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Apr 16, 2023
99. Understanding your Moral Compass in the Workplace
Today’s guest is Colleen Doyle Bryant, a ‘Common Decency Expert’ and author of five books and more than 50 learning resources about character and values. Her latest book, Rooted in Decency, her first book for an adult audience, looks at the decline in common decency in society and ways that we can build […]
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Apr 2, 2023
98. Leadership Lessons to Help Scale Your Business
Today’s guest is Jem Bourouh, Investor, eCommerce industry leader, keynote speaker, and founder of AdCubator. Jem shares his five leadership lessons for running his business, supported with examples, and discusses traveling, moving, and living in different countries around the world to learn all he can from people with other viewpoints. Even though he […]
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Mar 19, 2023
97. The Secret to Optimising Hybrid Work
In this episode, I welcome Bretton Putter, CEO of CultureGene, back to the podcast for his second appearance. Bretton shares his expertise on how leaders can successfully navigate hybrid work post-pandemic by focusing on collaboration, people management, and team culture. Brett discusses the importance of maintaining a strong company culture in a hybrid […]
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Mar 5, 2023
96. Living Life with a Second Chance
Statistically, very few people have had the type of life-changing event that you’ll hear today’s guest talk about. Speaker and filmmaker Brett Connellan, of Honest Boys Productions, joins the podcast to talk about being attacked by a shark on his surfboard, nearly losing his life, his second chance, and what he’s doing with […]
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Feb 19, 2023
95. The Impact of Leading with Enthusiasm
In this episode, my guest is world-renowned empowerment coach Donna P. Dahl, M.Ed.. Donna is the Chief Empowerment Officer of Donna Dahl Empowerment Coaching International. She’s a leading executive strategist who employs neuroscience-based coaching to disseminate skill development, empowerment, and engagement. She was named to the 2022 Top 20 List of Empowerment Coaches […]
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Feb 5, 2023
94. How to Be More Bold and Confident
Most people live a life filled with regrets. Boldness is the solution, and fortunately, boldness can be learned. Today’s guest is Fred Joyal, CEO of TruBlu Social Smiles, a video testimonial platform. Fred is a bestselling author, international speaker, and entrepreneur. He co-founded the most successful dentist referral service in the country, 1-800-DENTIST. […]
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Jan 22, 2023
93. Top 10 Leadership Development Tips for 2023
In this episode, Brendan and producer Marc Charette review the top ten takeaways from all our fascinating guest interviews of 2022. Every one of our top takeaways focuses on experiences, both good and bad, and touches on the most important behaviors and qualities that make excellent leaders. Being deliberate, observing, listening, being intentional, […]
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Jan 8, 2023
92. Top 3 Leadership Challenges in the Workplace (2023)
In this episode, Brendan is interviewed by producer Marc Charette about challenges being faced by leaders as we enter 2023. You’ll hear Brendan’s take on the new normal of the working environment, and finding and retaining great employees. The changes that Covid forced into reality continue to challenge leaders around the globe. Establishing […]
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Dec 25, 2022
91. How to Lead with Transparency
Today’s guest is Hailley Griffis, Head of Communications and Content at Buffer, a social media management software aimed at helping creators and small businesses build their brands. For years now, Buffer has operated as a totally “transparent” organization. Internally, employees have visibility into everything the company does, and what other departments are doing, […]
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Dec 11, 2022
90. Unleash Your Inner Video Star
Video messaging and content are the new normal. Think about what you see every day as you scroll through your smartphone apps. This isn’t “the new direction” – it’s already here. I’m joined today by Julian Mather, a man who has seen the world through many lenses. Through a telescopic sight as an […]
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Nov 27, 2022
89. How to Change Organisational Culture
Welcome to the first episode of The Culture of Leadership. I’m joined today by Matt Kelly, Head of Regional Operations North for Healthe Care. Matt started his career in health as a registered nurse working in Newcastle and the UK. He has worked in Intensive Care Units around Sydney in both clinical and […]
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Nov 13, 2022
88. How to Stand Out as a Leader
In today’s episode, the tables are turned on host Brendan Rogers as he is interviewed by producer Marc Charette about the future of The Culture of Leadership podcast. Brendan’s interviews so often center around the essentials of building leadership. It is this focus that is driving a pivot in the focus of the […]
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Oct 30, 2022
87. Building Relationships at Work with Gary De Rodriguez
My guest today is Gary De Rodriguez, CEO of Peopleistic. Recognized as an internationally acclaimed expert in the science of human excellence and known as the People Mechanic, Gary De Rodriguez has had over 35 years of experience in designing and integrating the most influential models of psychology-based systems of success in leadership, […]
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Oct 16, 2022
86. Mastering Accountability with Dan Cockerell
Are you holding yourself, your employees, and the company “accountable?” Are you “fair but firm?” My guest today is Dan Cockerell, former Vice-President of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Florida, and now a keynote speaker and executive coach. Join us for an intriguing discussion about the concept of accountability. It takes […]
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Oct 2, 2022
85. The First 100 Days of a New Employee
Have you ever started a job and felt like you were thrown into the deep end all by yourself, or that you were “drinking from a fire hose” and the process was completely overwhelming and negative? Marc Reifenrath, CEO of Spinutech, wants to make sure that never happens to his new hires. Spinutech […]
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Sep 18, 2022
84. Leading Yourself First (The Change Room)
If you can’t lead yourself, how are you going to lead anyone else? This is the core tenet behind former NRL Head Coach Matty Elliot’s “The Change Room.” Combining his background, education, and qualifications -a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sports Science), performance coaching experience, and extensive research into well-being, Matt has […]
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Sep 4, 2022
83. Weapons of Social Seduction (How we make decisions)
“If leaders don’t understand how the human brain works and how people perceive information, they’ll struggle.” That’s a quote from today’s guest, Phill Agnew. Phill is Sr. Product Marketer at Buffer, a product marketing ambassador at the PMA, and host of Nudge, the only podcast dedicated to consumer psychology. Phill specializes in consumer […]
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Aug 21, 2022
82. The Centred Tradie (Mental Health Challenges)
Daniel Gaebler has an ambitious five-year goal – to reduce the number of suicides in Australia to zero. Dan is a Sydney plumber and has written a book “The Centred Tradie” about facing his inner demons and mental illness. Dan writes about confronting life events, and his mental health journey, and exposes his […]
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Aug 7, 2022
81. Finding Purpose in Your Life
Alex Lee sees purpose as, “The ‘why’s’ and the drive behind everything you do.” It takes some courage to follow your passion and find your purpose. Are you leading a purpose-driven life? Alex Lee is currently the CEO of The Glen, a residential Aboriginal Therapeutic Community for men and women experiencing alcohol and […]
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Jul 25, 2022
80. Feedback Conversations with Leisa Molloy
Have you received feedback from a leader that was vague, wishy-washy, or perhaps really harsh? Were you upset, confused, or hurt by what they told you? There are good and bad ways to deliver feedback to team members or employees. My guest today is Leisa Molloy, a workplace psychologist, consultant, coach, and founder […]
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Jul 11, 2022
79. Ethical Leadership with Andrew Stotz
There is a very simple, easy way to differentiate yourself in this highly competitive world, whatever industry you work in: incorporate strict ethical standards into every aspect of your business (and personal) relationships. Are you trustworthy, loyal, and fair? Do you reveal conflicts of interest? Do independent research? Do you continually learn and […]
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Jun 26, 2022
78. One Mind, Many Matters (Strength & Resilience)
Barnaby Howarth has faced more than his share of tragic experiences in life. From being diagnosed with diabetes at 14 to suffering a torn cerebral artery in a gang fight (and having a stroke 7 days later) to losing his first wife to breast cancer shortly after their honeymoon, to choosing to have […]
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Jun 12, 2022
77. The New Rules of Marketing & PR
If you think you see patterns in the universe that no one else is seeing, it may be your time to write that book or start that company – according to David Meerman Scott. David is a marketing strategist, entrepreneur, investor, and advisor to emerging companies, and bestselling author of 12 books, including […]
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May 29, 2022
76. Growing the Greatness Within
When I saw some of Danyal Diallo’s public speaking and stand-up comedy, I knew I wanted to have him on the show. Danyal Diallo is an inspiring young man. He is currently a public speaking- and leadership coach and focuses his life on nurturing and “growing his greatness” so he can have a […]
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May 15, 2022
75. Technology Leadership with Geoff Quattromani
Geoff Quattromani has a standout summary on his LinkedIn profile: “My goal is to lead an IT department to be a trusted business partner by providing innovative solutions and technologies along with superior services that help organisations satisfy customers’ needs in a consistent manner.” When you hear Johnson & Johnson, you might immediately […]
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May 1, 2022
74. Leading Yourself from Addiction to Sobriety
Ethan Holland got to a desperate point in his addiction and said to himself, “I’m either going to kill myself… or ask for help.” Fortunately, he chose the latter. Ethan started his recovery by asking his mom for help, and a few days later he was working toward sobriety at The Glen Centre, […]
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Apr 17, 2022
73. How to show up, speak up and inspire action
Have you ever been in a meeting and not spoken up because you thought your idea wasn’t good enough? Maybe you wanted to share something with a family member, friend, or partner and didn’t? You’ve MUTED yourself. Today’s guest is Heather Hansen – author, TedX speaker, coach, and multi-cultural expert – Heather helps […]
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Apr 3, 2022
72. Government Leadership During a Pandemic
It’s useful to look back on a period of great crisis and analyze what was done right, and what lessons can be gleaned from decisions that didn’t work out as planned. My guest today is Scott Farlow, and he is going to do just that – look back on the pandemic and the […]
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Mar 20, 2022
71. The Culture of Ageism
Have you ever declined to interview a candidate because they were over 40? Are you in the over 40 age group? Have you yourself been the victim of ageism in your job search? In this episode, I’m joined by Toby Marshall, an “Ageism Warrior.” As Toby tells it in his frank and open […]
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Mar 6, 2022
70. The 5 Key Elements of a Strong Culture
Today I’m speaking with Cassandra Gordon, founder of Growth Culture. Cassandra shares her vision of what leaders, companies, and workplaces need to do to evolve into thriving businesses with safe, happy employees. It’s not complicated, but the hierarchical old-school thinking that persists in our society is blocking these transformations. Cassandra really walks the […]
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Feb 21, 2022
69. The Primal Video Leadership Journey
Today I’m speaking with Justin Brown, Co-Founder (with his brother Mike) of Primal Video. Primal Video teaches entrepreneurs and business owners how to leverage the power of online video to build and scale their businesses. Justin and Mike have grown their Primal Video Youtube channel from zero to over a million subscribers over […]
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Feb 6, 2022
68. No-Fluff Workplace Inclusion
My guest today is Gloria Tabi, the CEO and Equity & Inclusion Consultant for Everyday Inclusion, based in Sydney, Australia. Originally from Ghana, Gloria has spent nearly 30 years working in research, project management, employment services, and coaching. She has authored the book, “Inclusive Teams & Workplaces: Everyone Wins,” and is the Founder […]
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Jan 23, 2022
67. Ex-Google Employee Shares Culture Perspective
Taras Kobernyk is humble, professional, and articulate. That’s what makes his intriguing situation and actions much more believable. After being fired by Google for questioning some of their policies on diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, Taras found it quite difficult to find another job. When asked why he wrote his now-famous document “Questions about […]
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Jan 14, 2022
Great Leadership Qualities (End of Year Wrap 2021)
In this episode, we review the most impactful takeaways from the 27 episodes we aired in 2021. From deep listening to self-mastery, join us as we review the top ten pearls of leadership wisdom (plus four bonus nuggets) we gained from these inspiring guests. Every episode this year had valuable lessons and inspiring […]
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Dec 26, 2021
66. Championing Courage to Drive Meaningful Change
Martin Stark has earned the title of “champion” in a multitude of fields including boxing, human rights, and gay rights. He is courageous and speaks up for what is good and fair. In today’s episode, I get a bit of a peek behind the curtain of the immense pressures and fears that people […]
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Dec 12, 2021
65. Inside the Mind of a Goalkeeper
Mark Birighitti is a professional footballer and plays goalkeeper for the Central Coast Mariners. He has had a great career in football, playing for clubs all over the world. He thrives on that pressure of being the only one responsible for his team’s win or loss often in the final moments of a […]
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Nov 28, 2021
64. The Importance of Listening Skills
Oscar Trimboli is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners in the world. He is an author and host of the Apple-award-winning podcast, “Deep Listening”. He is passionate about using the gift of good listening skills to bring positive change in workplaces. He consults with large organizations and shares the transformational […]
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Nov 14, 2021
63. Leadership Observed and Actioned
My guest in today’s episode is Michael Crutcher – he’s the founder and CEO of a company called 55 comms. The focus of 55 comms has been to help clients tell their stories in a rapidly changing world. In the 8 years since starting the business, Michael and the 55 comms team have […]
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Oct 31, 2021
62. The Culture of Reality TV
Mike Goldman is a well-known Australian personality. He’s an actor, voice-over artist, and presenter. He is most widely known as the host of and voice of BigBrother in the popular reality TV show, BigBrother Australia. He has many years of experience in the entertainment industry and has all the inside scoop around what […]
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Oct 17, 2021
61. The Art of Persuasion (Persuasion Mechanic)
In today’s episode, I have an incredibly informative and interesting conversation with Dr. Dan French – a rhetoric specialist. He’s a bit of a chameleon in his career in that he has two Emmy nominations for late-night comedy writing and a Ph.D. in Rhetoric. He has become an expert in linguistics and using […]
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Oct 3, 2021
60. The Culture of Ubuntu Leadership
In today’s episode, I speak to Jodie Hill, the founder, and director of a company called Custodians of Change. They focus on educating the world on self-sustainability and self-worth. Jodie is a brilliant speaker and articulates with near perfection a model she created around the concept of UBUNTU. This concept has been around […]
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Sep 19, 2021
59. Command and Control Leadership
Rex Buckingham is a self-proclaimed old-style leader. With his vast amount of corporate experience, he is able to help guide people to change the way they think and speak in order to change difficult situations. These changes can of course be applied in work situations but they are also powerful tools to use […]
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Sep 5, 2021
58. How to be an Effective Leader
Tom Lawrence started out as an engineering apprentice at an automotive company in Liverpool in the UK. He worked in this industry for a few years, throughout which he found himself working under multiple managers who were not particularly good leaders. These were the quintessential managers of the past… people who just focussed […]
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Aug 22, 2021
57. How to Communicate & Be Heard
In this episode, Amber and I are both in lockdown in our homes (once again) which means we could unfortunately not record this episode in person but we still managed to get into a cracker conversation about leadership, communication to be heard, and personal development. Amber Daines is one of Australia’s most agile […]
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Aug 8, 2021
56. How to work with and motivate disengaged team members
Today I’m talking to Erin Jewell – a Thrive Global top 10 coach of 2021. She is an executive mindset, growth- and performance coach, speaker, and professor of leadership at Villanova University. She has over twenty years of leadership experience in the healthcare sector, working at Pfizer, Boston Scientific, and Medtronic. She has […]
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Jul 25, 2021
55. How to Overcome Ego & Win
Andrew Bartlow has 25 years of HR and organizational management experience. He is passionate about helping leaders identify their strengths and weaknesses and he has an empathetic approach to helping them improve the way they run their businesses and manage their employees. Andrew discusses a wide range of topics from his new book, […]
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Jul 11, 2021
54. Leadership in the Voluntary Sector
Today I’m talking with David Bacon – an experienced director, chief executive officer, and senior executive in both the private and public sectors. He is an expert communicator, stemming from his career in journalism and radio broadcasting. He shares a bit about the work he did as a spokesperson for British American Tobacco, […]
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Jun 27, 2021
53. The Story of My Broken Soldier
Karen and Matt Page have walked through some tumultuous times together, to say the least. It all began after Matt suffered a traumatic brain injury during his military deployment. Unfortunately, the accident turned out to be only the beginning of some of the most difficult times in their lives – putting a massive […]
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Jun 13, 2021
52. Values, Leadership & Football with Michael Thwaite
Michael Thwaite is an athlete, a businessman, a husband and a father. While his successes include playing for professional teams all over the world and marrying his high school sweetheart, he has had to deal with all kinds of disappointments and delays in his life and career as well. A few years ago […]
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May 30, 2021
51. The Culture of Lifelong Learning
Today’s guest on this episode of The Culture of Leadership is Dr. Wilma Slenders. She is an expert management consultant with many years of experience in helping leaders realise their potential and better themselves through empathy and change management in their businesses. We explore the idea of Lifetime Employability versus Lifelong employment and […]
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May 16, 2021
50. The Culture of Advisory Boards
In today’s episode – the 50th episode of The Culture of Leadership, Brendan’s guest is Jo Hanlon. Jo is an expert business coach and mentor in the area of boosting productivity and opening communication channels and cultivating positive workplace culture. She runs a business called “Mind Your Ps” (referring to People, Productivity and […]
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May 2, 2021
49. The Culture of Remote Working
Bretton Putter is passionate about company culture and his work has brought him to focus on remote working environments. He is CEO of a culture, leadership software and service platform called CultureGene – a platform that has changed the culture-trajectory of a multitude of companies who have had to make major adjustments and […]
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Apr 18, 2021
48. The Culture of The Living Organisation
Brendan’s guest on this episode is Norman Wolfe – founder and CEO of Quantum Leaders and author of the book “The Living Organisation”. Norman is a veteran in the business world when it comes to leadership and he is a thought-leader in the world of business transformation because of the way he goes […]
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Apr 4, 2021
47. Attracting, Selecting & Retaining High Performers
What factors go into the recruitment process? What makes a good leader? Why does treating candidates with respect matter? These are some of the questions that we’ll explore in today’s episode. Today’s guest is Mark Purbrick. Mark is the Managing Director of Peoplogica. He has over 35 years of management experience, including 23 […]
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Mar 21, 2021
46. The Culture of Thought Leadership
What is thought leadership? What is it that thought leaders are doing, and who decides who is and isn’t a thought leader, anyway? According to today’s guest, a lot of people are doing it wrong by calling themselves thought leaders – instead, it should be a title that others bestow on you. It’s […]
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Mar 7, 2021
45. How to Create Magic at Work
In today’s episode, Brendan and his guest Amy Lynn Durham explore the factors that allow business leaders and CEOs – to create a magical, happy work environment for themselves and their employees. Amy calls herself a “Corporate Mystic” and she is the author of the book “Create Magic at Work”. In it, she […]
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Feb 21, 2021
44. Diversity Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Often, the impression of a company’s Human Resources department and the people who work there is on the negative side. However, Erica Johnson is trying to change that through her work as Head of Diversity, Equity and Belonging at Chime. After personally experiencing moments in her career that made her feel alienated, Erica […]
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Feb 7, 2021
43. How to Overcome The Fear of Public Speaking
In today’s episode, Brendan has an inspirational chat with his very own Toastmasters club president Kate Purcell. She shares her story of, from a young age, always finding herself getting tripped up by her debilitating fear of public speaking (or, in fact, even the slightest possibility of public embarrassment). So much so, that […]
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Jan 25, 2021
42. How to Design a Kindness Culture
Randy McNeely lives and breathes kindness and he has dedicated his life to sharing ways to be kind and getting a culture of kindness engrained into organisations. Randy has written a book on the topic of kindness called “The Kindness Givers Formula” and in it, he shares how acts of kindness have the […]
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Jan 10, 2021
41. The Art of Self-Mastery
In today’s episode, Brendan dives into an inspiring discussion with RJ Singh – founder of Ultra Habits, an ultra-endurance athlete, self-mastery mentor and a proud husband and father of two. He is the director of Cora Group – an integrated business to business freight and logistics management company. He is a natural leader […]
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Jan 4, 2021
40. Are you Sick, Fat and Tired?
Dr Pat Boulogne has helped thousands of people over the last 35-plus years stop adapting their lifestyle to pain and chronic problems by focusing on the whole person. She has a passion for getting people to live healthier lives by focusing on the food they put into their bodies. She believes that you […]
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Dec 28, 2020
39. A Business Couples Secret Sauce
Marcus Nicholls & Ariel Endean are Business Coaches & Consultants, Speakers, Authors, and occasional relationship rescuers. They have been in Business & a relationship for a quarter of a century. During that time they have bought, built, managed & sold a seven-figure business without it costing them their relationship. Business Couples Success was […]
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Dec 21, 2020
38. The Leadership Journey of School Captains
Robert & Taylem were the 2020 School Captains at Central Coast Grammar School. I have had the privilege of working with both Robert & Taylem over this past year. We have talked about so many things related to their leadership journey and their experiences as School Captains of one of the most prestigious […]
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Dec 14, 2020
37. Why Have 500 Lunches With Strangers?
Nick Bendel is the owner of Hunter & Scribe, a copywriting and content marketing agency that writes blogs, social media posts, emails, ebooks and media releases for small businesses. Nick publishes a daily marketing newsletter called Nick’s Marketing Tips. When he’s not working, Nick is kept busy with his #500lunches project, which involves […]
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Dec 7, 2020
36. Junior Wallabies Coach Talks Leadership
Nathan Grey was born in Gosford and educated on the Gold Coast, He was a committed, hard nosed and straight running inside centre who gave his all for club, state and country. Nathan played three years of 1st XV rugby for The Southport School alongside former Wallaby captains Nathan Sharpe and James Slipper and […]
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Nov 30, 2020
35. Being Stronger Than My Excuses
Julie Watson is the General Manager & Founder of ‘Stronger Than My Excuses’. She is a successful Central Coast businesswoman for over 30 years and author of two e-Books. Julie now helps people to find their own inspiration through the ‘Stronger Than My Excuses’ presentations and Web TV panel discussions. After overcoming her own […]
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Nov 23, 2020
34. The Challenge of Transforming Your Culture
Transforming your office culture is not easy! There are many courageous leaders who take up the challenge. There are few who stick with it – Alex is one of the few! Alex Carver is a physiotherapist by trade, and has worked his way up to now be the Managing Director of Medi Australia. Medi […]
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Nov 16, 2020
33. Transition From Peer To CEO
Ian Lynch is the Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Link Housing. Pacific Link Housing is a Community Housing Provider and Registered Charity providing housing solutions for those in our community who have the greatest need, as well as operating a successful and unique profit for purpose real estate agency key2 Realty. Ian has worked […]
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Nov 9, 2020
32. How To Deal With Life’s Stresses
Luke Sullivan and Shaun Sullivan are brothers and together, run Teams Challenge Australia, along with Luke’s wife Emily. Teams Challenge Australia (TCA) is a team building, leadership and wellbeing company based on the Central Coast. Luke and Shaun are both Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Teachers delivering the Outdoor Recreation and Well-being Programs […]
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Nov 2, 2020
31. Leadership Through The Lens Of Execution
Monte Pedersen is the Principal of The CDA Group which is a leadership training firm that specialises in strategy execution management. A completely operations-based system and process that helps leaders achieve their strategic initiatives and get better at it every year. Monte believes that most businesses excel at creating the plan for what they […]
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Oct 26, 2020
30. A Leader in Breast Cancer Care
If you didn’t already know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With this in mind, there is nobody better to have on today’s episode than one of the leading breast cancer surgeons in Australia, Dr Lucia Saliba. Luci, as she prefers to be called, is trained and accredited in Australia as a General Surgeon […]
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Oct 19, 2020
29. Why You Should Have A Smarketing Team
Peter Strohkorb is the Owner and Director of Peter Strohkorb Advisory. After 20+ years in the corporate sector working for companies like Sony, 3M, Canon, Computer Sciences Corporation and Dell, Peter wanted a change. He had experienced a number of mistakes that small, medium and large businesses make when trying to accelerate their sales […]
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Oct 11, 2020
28. Creating a Culture To Be Proud Of
Creating a Culture to be Proud Of – that’s what Bill Clifton has worked hard to achieve at Banlaw. Bill is the Group Managing Director of Banlaw based in the Hunter Valley, about an hour north of our beautiful Central Coast. The Hunter Valley location is Banlaw’s main manufacturing and research and development facility. […]
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Oct 5, 2020
27. The Key To Unlocking Potential
What is the key to unlocking potential? Mark Bragg is a Performance and Leadership Coach who has been coaching in one form or another for 40 years. In his early career, Mark played and coached basketball professionally, in Australia’s National Basketball League. Over the past two decades, Mark has worked as an Executive Coach […]
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Sep 28, 2020
26. Does Team Building Get Results?
Pip Scott-Allen is originally from Canada and now lives in the beautiful Hunter region of NSW. He is the Director and Lead Facilitator of Premier Team Building. Pip’s business is focused on corporate team building where he designs and facilitates custom team building events. He works with businesses of all sizes across NSW. Pip […]
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Sep 21, 2020
25. The Gift of Adversity
Sala Takiveikata was born in Fiji and moved to Australia in 2010. Since coming to Australia, Sala has graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from Macquarie University and is currently working to achieve the Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) qualification. She is also completing her Masters of Commerce at the University of Sydney Business School. […]
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Sep 14, 2020
24. Leadership Experiences of a Refugee
Quang Nguyen is a man who values the time he spends with his family. He believes all business owners should be able to spend time with their families or for doing whatever it is that they love. Being a first-generation refugee, he has grown up doing his best to combine the opportunities and social […]
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Sep 7, 2020
23. Are You Born With Resilience?
Are you born with resilience? Andrew Paton-Smith is the Founder and CEO of Jazoodle based in Wyong on our beautiful Central Coast. He is also a Non-Executive Director at Wyong Race Club where he has been part of the Directorship Team which has turned it into one of the top regional horse training and […]
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Aug 31, 2020
22. Developing a High Performance Sales Culture
Alex Dawson is a Senior Consultant for the Asia-Pacific region with RAIN Group, which is a global sales training and performance improvement company. His primary focus is working with companies to deliver profitable growth through impactful sales transformation programs. Alex also founded Positive Scenario in 2016, driven by his belief happiness is the key […]
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Aug 24, 2020
21. How to Build Organisational Culture
Elizabeth Houghton is a seasoned HR professional with broad industry experience across FMCG, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Information Technology, Engineering, Motorsport and financial services. Her expertise in the HR Leadership space stretches across coaching, leadership development, learning solutions, recruitment and selection, performance management, talent management, change management, succession planning and people management. Elizabeth’s current role […]
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Aug 17, 2020
20. How a Leaders Motive Impacts Team Dynamics
Tracey Dean is the Owner and Director of BTS Accounting Services on the Central Coast with over 25 years experience in the finance world. She is very passionate about the continual improvement of the accounting and finance functions in organisations and using this information for improving the strategic business decision making process. Tracey started […]
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Aug 10, 2020
19. Leading in a World of Change
Sam Sooialo is the Owner & Director of Profit & Values. His areas of speciality include Executive Coaching, Business Change and Cultural Transformation. Sam’s focused specifically on bridging the gap between Operations and HR. Sam is heavily involved in the local community and is currently a Non Executive Director on the Boards of three […]
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Aug 3, 2020
18. What Rugby League Taught Me About Leadership
Matt Sharp is the Owner & Director of Sharp Property Buyers, where he helps people secure their dream home or secure their future by investing in quality investment properties. Away from his buyers agent business, Matt coaches rugby league at the elite junior level with the Sydney Roosters. Matt’s passion for property has seen […]
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