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In this episode of the Made For More podcast, host Ally Nitschke wraps up season five, which focused on Leadership Your Way. She starts by expressing gratitude to her team for making the podcast possible. Ally emphasises the importance of a diverse approach to leadership, highlighting the need for different perspectives and strategies.Episode 66 introduces a new segment called Ally Speaks, where Ally answers questions and discusses her favourite topics. The episode also serves as an opportunity for Ally to thank her team and acknowledge their contributions to the podcast's success.Episode 67 features an interview with an award-winning pharmacist and entrepreneur Karen Brown. Karen shares insights on the most important leadership skills for 2023 and beyond, providing valuable advice for aspiring and current leaders.Episode 68, Ally interviews Clifford Morgan, a former member of the Royal Australian Air Force. Clifford shares his expertise on becoming a coaching leader and nurturing the next generation of leaders.Episode 69 features Renee Draper, the Chief People Officer at Peregrine Corporation. Renee discusses why great leadership goes beyond a title and emphasises the importance of building strong relationships and fostering a positive work culture.Episode 70, Dr Eva Balin-Vunuk joins Ally to discuss the differences between leadership in the public and private sectors. They explore the unique challenges and opportunities faced by leaders in each context.Episode 71 delves into the power of influence and how it impacts success in the workplace. Ally shares practical tips and strategies for increasing one's influence and achieving professional goals.Episode 72, Professor Jenny Shaw joins the podcast to discuss leadership in academia. They explore the unique challenges and opportunities faced by academic leaders and share insights on effective leadership strategies in this context.Episode 73, focuses on the importance of reflection and celebration. Ally encourages listeners to take time to reflect on their successes and celebrate their achievements in various areas of life, including family, brain power, health, productivity, learning, finances, fun, and the physical environment.

In this episode, host Ally Nitschke interviews Mel Kettle who is an expert in leadership and communication. Mel's extensive experience includes working with associations, non-profits, and iconic brands. She is also the host of the podcast Disconnected Life and the author of two books.Mel shares her background and journey into the communication and leadership space. She recounts her first job counting people on the ski tube in the New South Wales Central Coast, as well as her experience organising conferences and working for the Office of Fair Trading in Queensland. Mel emphasises the importance of understanding the pain points of your audience and effectively communicating the right message at the right time.Ally and Mel discuss the challenges of communication and the importance of self-awareness. They provide valuable tips on becoming more self-aware, such as asking oneself questions, listening to others, and observing behaviours. They also highlight the significance of connection in both personal relationships and professional settings.Mel provides five essential tips for new leaders, including taking care of one's health, avoiding burning bridges, setting clear boundaries, understanding values and priorities, and leaving an organisation with grace.The episode covers four crucial lessons for starting a new job, which include prioritising health, maintaining good relationships, establishing clear boundaries, and starting as one intends to continue. Mel also emphasises the importance of learning to communicate with conviction to effectively influence, engage, inspire, and motivate.Listeners are encouraged to connect with Mel through her website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, or by email. Ally also invites listeners to subscribe to the Made For More podcast and leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts. Both Ally and Mel can be found on various social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.Mel Kettle is an internationally recognised expert in fully connected leadership and communication. With more than two decades of experience, Mel is a valuable asset to leaders and teams that want to achieve real connection and sustained engagement. She is the host of the podcast This Connected Life and the author of two books, the best-selling Fully Connected and The Social Association. Connect with MelLinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and her website. Connect With Ally NitschkeMadeformore.com.auConnect with me on LinkedInConnect with me on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe to my YouTube channel

In this podcast episode, Ally Nitschke and Josephine Palermo delve into the topic of femininity and feminine power in the workplace and leadership roles. Drawing on her expertise as a PhD holder in education and her extensive experience in corporate Australia, Palermo asserts that femininity is not only relevant but serves as the foundation for modern leadership. She argues that recruitment processes should consider not only technical expertise but also relational capabilities, which can be found in both men and women. Palermo emphasises the importance of creating a work environment and culture that fosters collaboration and allows individuals to thrive. Additionally, she highlights the need for senior leaders to unlearn outdated behaviours and become allies to women in the workplace.The discussion continues with an exploration of the challenges faced by executives today, including increased interdependencies between functional roles, the need for vulnerability and personal leadership, and the importance of involving more women in finding solutions. Palermo shares an example from her book, where a male executive berates a male manager for his reluctance to engage with a stakeholder, using derogatory language. A senior female manager calls out this behaviour, prompting an open dialogue about its implications. Rather than focusing solely on behaviour change, Palermo advocates for dialogue and self-reflection, asking questions such as "What if we did it differently?" and "What are my biases?". She emphasises that men and women face similar challenges and encourages compassion and open dialogue to help men understand and navigate these issues.To wrap up the episode, Palermo offers five tips for effective leadership, including believing in one's unique feminine strengths, gaining awareness of biases, motivating individuals through autonomy, and prioritising teamwork. Listeners are invited to visit www.risingtofemininepower.com to learn more about Palermo's book, "Rising to Feminine Power," which features Wonder Woman on the cover.Josephine Palermo is a sought-after speaker, author, leadership coach, mentor, and podcast host with a deep understanding of gender psychology and organizational dynamics. Her philosophy centres around feminine power, as documented in her latest book "Rising to Feminine Power: The Lasso of Truth," where she explores the journey women go through to achieve true feminine power and addresses the struggles many women face with power. Josephine's popular podcast, "Gears, Action, Growth: Shifting Business Culture One Conversation at a Time," showcases her engaging conversational style and expertise, providing valuable knowledge, resources, and inspiration to the audience. Her key focus areas include helping women overcome barriers, viewing leadership through a positive feminine lens, and creating enriched and inclusive cultures that support women leaders to thrive.Links and Resources:Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/gearedforgrowth.bizFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risingtofemininepower Twitter: @geared_4_growthInstagram: @gearedforgrowth.biz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephinepalermo/Website:

In this episode of the Made For More podcast, host Ally Nitschke shares her personal journey with goal setting and how it has helped her both as a professional ballet dancer and in the boardroom. She emphasises the importance of having goals in life as it provides direction, focus, and a sense of purpose. Ally also shares her own goal of running the City to Bay, a 12-kilometre run, and how the journey towards achieving it was more rewarding than the result itself.Ally then discusses popular goal setting methods and methodologies that can help people set meaningful and achievable goals. He introduces the SMART goals framework, the GROW model, the Whoop Whoop method, and the HARD goal framework. He emphasizes that goal setting is a dynamic process that requires regular review, adjustment, and adaptability. Ally encourages people to write down their goals and share them with someone to hold themselves accountable. Listeners are also encouraged to check out the podcast episode with Keith Abraham for more information on goal setting. In conclusion, this episode provides valuable insights and practical tips on goal setting that can help individuals achieve their aspirations and foster personal growth and development.Connect With Ally Nitschke:Check out the Made For More blog HereMadeformore.com.auConnect with me on LinkedInConnect with me on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe to my YouTube channelGet our Courageous Conversations Guide

In this episode of the Made For More podcast, host Ally dives deep into the topic of boundaries. After delivering a keynote on the subject at a women's conference, she received numerous requests for more information on the topic. Ally explains why boundaries are essential for maintaining mental health and warding off burnout, and offers practical tips for setting them.Ally emphasises that boundaries should be based on personal needs and issues rather than merely following what others are doing. She also discusses how childhood conditioning can impact our ability to set boundaries and recommends flexing one's courage muscle to have tough conversations. Ally also highlights the importance of language when setting boundaries and provides examples of how to communicate effectively. Finally, Ally shares four tips for setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, encouraging listeners to identify, communicate, and uphold their boundaries.Listeners can also access Ally's book, "The Power of Boundaries" which provides additional resources for fine-tuning boundary-setting skills. To learn more about boundaries or ask questions, listeners can contact us at podcast@madeformore.com.au.Connect With Ally Nitschke:Check out the Made For More blog HereMadeformore.com.auConnect with me on LinkedInConnect with me on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe to my YouTube channelGet our Courageous Conversations Guide

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What does it take to become a servant leader? What about courage - is it an essential part of modern leadership?In this episode, I got to interview Sarah Morse, a professional speaker, healthcare professional, and former (NSW) Young Australian of the Year. Sarah draws on 20 years as a nurse and humanitarian to bring a uniquely global and human perspective to the way humans think, work, and behave. What I absolutely enjoyed about this conversation was Sarah's passion for servant and courageous leadership. Through her personal experience of burnout, Sarah believes that empowering people to thrive in the workplace is the most important part of a healthy workforce.Expect to learn more about servant leadership, the benefits of cultivating a culture of courage in the workplace, how to live your values as a leader, and easily applicable tools you can use to become a servant leader. Topics We Discussed Include:Introduction (00:00)Biggest Challenges Facing Modern Leaders (04:20)Sarah's Time in a Romanian Orphanage (07:27)Everyday Servant Leadership (11:16)Living Your Values as a Leader (14:43)How to Unpack and Develop Your Own Personal Values (17:00)Benefits of Cultivating a Culture of Courage in the Team (18:50)Servant Leadership Plus Courageous Leadership at Work (20:27)Top 5 Tips for Leaders and Upcoming Leaders (23:28)Parting thoughts (26:59)Links and Resources:Sarah's LinkedInSarahmorse.com.auConnect With Ally NitschkeMadeformore.com.auConnect with me on LinkedInConnect with me on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe to my YouTube channelGet our Courageous Conversations Guide

Do you ever take time to reflect? When was the last time you made time to reflect on your life, celebrate wins, and assess your current situation? Today's episode will be a little different from the leadership broadcasting we normally have. Instead, we'll cover the benefits of creating time to reflect and celebrate life. Expect to learn the benefits of making time for reflection, how to make time for reflection, what to reflect on, the eight buckets in the Made for More success wheel, and much more!What You'll Learn:Introduction (00:00)Creating Time to Reflect and Reevaluate (02:20)The Made for More Success Wheel (03:04)The Friends and Family Segment (04:24)Brain Power and How Our Minds Work (07:56)Making Time for Health and Recreation (11:28)Time and Productivity (14:11)Work, Study, and Finding Joy in Life-Long Learning (17:17)Have a Firm Grasp on Your Finances (19:13)The Fun Bucket (20:58)The Physical Environment (24:18)Why You Need to Forget About Perfection (25:56)Parting Thoughts (27:35)Links and Resources:Get the Reflect & Celebrate Workbook HereHigh Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way by Brendon BurchardDear Digital, We need to talk: A guilt-free guide to taming your tech habits and thriving in a distracted world by Kristy GoodwinConnect With Ally NitschkeCheck out the Made For More blog HereMadeformore.com.auConnect with me on LinkedInConnect with me on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe to my YouTube channelGet our Courageous Conversations Guide

Leadership means many things in academia. The good news is that with all the changes happening in the world, it's an exciting time to be in higher education. The not-so-good news is that leadership in academia poses ethical and structural challenges that require a special set of capabilities.In this episode, I got to interview Professor Jennie Shaw, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of Academics at The University of Adelaide. I had an absolute blast speaking with Professor Shaw about her unique takes on leadership in the world of academia. Tune in to learn more about leadership styles in academia, why Australians are no longer going to university, and some intriguing thoughts on personal leadership. Let's go! Topics We Discussed Include:Introduction (00:00)Getting to know Jennie Shaw (01:55)How Jennie successfully balances careers in art and law (03:50)The future of equity and fairness in Australia (06:07)Reasons why fewer Australians are going to university (08:58)Why the idea around careers is shifting among Australian youth (12:50)How to take on a new skill without disrupting your current life (16:50)The evolution of Jennie's leadership (18:40)Jennie's thoughts on personal leadership (21:03)Learning to become an adaptable leader (23:45)Taking time off after a hectic 2022 (26:33)Top 5 tips for leaders and upcoming leaders (28:10)Parting thoughts (34:56)Links and Resources:Jennie's LinkedInConnect With Ally NitschkeMadeformore.com.auConnect with me on LinkedInConnect with me on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe to my YouTube channelGet our Courageous Conversations Guide

Want to become a super successful leader that the entire team adores? Here's a little secret: you need influence, not authority. In this episode, we discuss the power of influence and how leaders can impact organisational results by changing behaviours and inspiring others to take action. Expect to learn what you can do to become a more influential leader and why you must understand that influence is not about compliance or getting people to do exactly what you want them to do. Topics We Discussed Include:Introduction (00:00)What is Leading with Influence? (02:01)Team Alignment and Coordination (03:04)How to Customise the Way You Influence People (05:10)Building Influence on a Foundation of Trust (06:20)Influential Leaders Make Their People Successful (10:18)The Equation of Trust (12:17)Influence and Keeping Others Accountable (16:49)Parting thoughts (18:31)Connect With Ally NitschkeCheck out the Made For More blog HereMadeformore.com.auConnect with me on LinkedInConnect with me on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe to my YouTube channelGet our Courageous Conversations Guide

What is it like leading teams in government agencies? How different is it from leading teams in private organizations like Microsoft? In this episode, I got to interview Dr. Eva Balan-Vnuk, the Chief Information Officer at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Government of South Australia. Eva is a senior business & thought leader with experience in senior roles such as State Director for Microsoft. I met Eva at a conference in 2022 and was absolutely blown away by her leadership journey.Tune in to learn more about what it's like working for the government, why you should never lower your standards as a leader, how to cope with culture shock at a new job, and much more. Make sure you have your notebooks ready because this one's a cracker!Topics We Discussed Include:Introduction (00:00)Getting to know Dr. Eva Balan-Vnuk (03:38)How Eva transitioned from working in tech to working for the government (04:46)What it means to work around lean processes (06:19)Biggest challenges working for the government (07:26) Why lowering standards sets everyone up for failure (10:02)Benefits of running a values workshop (15:30)Leaders act as they must, not as they feel they should (19:10)Characteristics of high-flying teams in government (20:09)What Eva does out of work to decompress (25:09)Tech in 2016 versus tech in 2023 (27:42) Top 5 tips for leaders and upcoming leaders (34:13)Parting thoughts (38:04)Links and Resources:Eva's WebsiteEva's LinkedInFollow Eva on TwitterConnect With Ally NitschkeMadeformore.com.auConnect with me on LinkedInConnect with me on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe to my YouTube channelGet our Courageous Conversations Guide

Are you a young leader? Do you think you're worthy of respect? Gone are the days when leaders automatically received respect due to their titles. Today's teams demand a new type of leader; the type worthy of their respect, regardless of age. In this episode, I interviewed Renee Draper, the Chief People Officer of Peregrine Corporation. Renee has a long history of leading large teams in highly strategic but practical workplaces where people, service, and positive experiences are at the heart of everything they do. I absolutely loved Renee's passion for creating a workplace where people want to be part of something exciting and take ownership of the organization's success. Tune in to hear Renee describe what it takes to build a strong people culture, why a title doesn't necessarily earn you people's respect, and how having structure can free up your life. Let's go! Topics We Discussed Include:Getting to Know Renee Draper (00:00)Renee's First Taste of Leadership (04:27)Why Renee Joined Peregrine Corporation (06:47)What It's Like Transforming Owner-Operated Businesses (07:58)Renee's Big Why (09:16)How to Build Resilience For Yourself and Your Team (11:22)Renee's Resilience Practice (13:28)How Having Structure Can Free Up Your Life (18:27)The Benefits of Making Time For Reflection (20:22)Major Highlights in Renee's Career So Far (21:05)Top 5 tips for leaders and upcoming leaders (24:23)Parting thoughts (27:29)Links and Resources:Renee's LinkedInConnect With Ally NitschkeMadeformore.com.auConnect with me on LinkedInConnect with me on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe to my YouTube channelGet our Courageous Conversations Guide

What was your first month in leadership like? If you're like most people, you probably weren't good at it. I know I wasn't, but my experience doesn't come close to what today's guest experienced. In just his first month as a leader, 15 volunteers quit. Imagine that! In this episode, I got to interview Clifford Morgan, a former member of the Royal Australian Air Force and now the Director and Principal of Lumian Consulting - a firm helping leaders and organizations unlock their potential and performance. What I absolutely loved about this conversation was Clifford's ability to use illustrative stories and practical strategies to demonstrate the transformative power of coaching leadership.Tune in to hear Cliff share insights into what it means to be a coaching leader, how to develop a pipeline of leaders for your organization, and ways to help your employees become better problem solvers.Topics We Discussed Include:Introduction (00:00)Getting to know Clifford Morgan (02:00)Clifford's journey to the Australian Air Force (03:40)Leadership in the Air Force versus civilian leadership (04:55)How Clifford lost 15 volunteers in his first month as a leader (08:53)Breaking down Clifford's book The Coaching Leader (11:08)The difference between a good leader and a great leader (14:27)Roadblocks to Effective Leadership (17:47) How long does it take to become a coaching leader? (21:40)Ways to help your employees become better problem solvers (26:52) Top 5 tips for leaders and upcoming leaders (29:00)Parting thoughts (33:24)Links and Resources:Clifford's LinkedInClifford's websiteThe Coaching Leader: Essential Skills to Enhance Your Leadership and Develop Your People Every Day by Clifford MorganConnect With Ally NitschkeMadeformore.com.auConnect with me on LinkedInConnect with me on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe to my YouTube channelGet our Courageous Conversations Guide

Why do professional athletes make the best leaders and entrepreneurs? Which unique qualities among successful athletes can translate into the business world? In this episode, I got to interview Karen Brown, an award-winning pharmacist, entrepreneur, and Founder of Batch Tested - a company on a mission to ensure no athlete returns a positive drug test due to a contaminated supplement or nutritional product. What I absolutely loved about Karen is her ability to wear many hats - Pharmacist, Pharmacy Owner, Founder, Director, Leader, Speaker and most proudly wife and mum.Tune in to hear Karen drop nugget after nugget on how the busiest people get things done, why nothing exciting happens in equilibrium, and the building blocks of kind, connected, and courageous leadership. This one's an absolute banger! Topics We Discussed Include:Introduction (00:00)Getting to Know Karen Brown (03:34)Why Karen Chose to Pursue Pharmacy (06:20)Balancing Study and Professional Sports (08:49) How the Busiest People Get More Things Done (10:39)The Benefits of Living in the Present (13:50)Karen's First Taste of Entrepreneurship (17:53)Why Leaders Need to Stop Trying to Fix Everything (21:58)The Concept of Coaching in Leadership (24:50)Batch Tested and What It's All About (28:10)Top 5 tips for leaders and upcoming leaders (32:57)Parting thoughts (34:54)Links and Resources:Karen's LinkedInBatchtested.com.auConnect With Ally NitschkeMadeformore.com.auConnect with me on LinkedInConnect with me on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe to my YouTube channelGet our Courageous Conversations Guide

The Made For More Podcast is now in Season 5. What started as a fun thing to do during Covid is now an incredible journey of empowering leaders to embrace their unique leadership style and unlock their true potential.Season 5, titled Leadership Your Way, will explore diverse leadership approaches and the transformative impact effective leadership can have on individuals, teams, and the organization. Throughout this series, we'll break down captivating leadership styles that have made a massive dent in the world. We'll also unravel remarkable stories of leaders who have defied conventions and demonstrated that there's no singular formula for success. I can't wait to share this season's special episodes, guests, and topics with you. Expect to learn the important skills you need to start flexing to make leadership easier, more enjoyable and more impactful. Let's Go!Topics We Discussed Include:Introduction (00:00)Who is Ally Nitschke (01:00)What to Expect From the Podcast This Season (02:48)Why Effective Leadership is Now More Important Than Ever (03:58)The New Era of Leadership (05:29)Unleash the Leader Within You (06:10) Leadership Your Way (08:11)Parting Thoughts (11:05)Connect With Ally NitschkeMadeformore.com.auConnect with me on LinkedInConnect with me on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe to my YouTube channelGet our Courageous Conversations Guide

With PR, Public Relations, and communications evolving all the time, the myth that PR is only for companies and media related should be shaken off. Think about who is your public? your customers, employees, business associates, suppliers, government, the community, including those who hate your business. Without PR, businesses are sure to be left behind as it revolves around influencing or informing someone about something or anything that is of interest to you. How you define public defines how PR is conducted. Thus, leaving PR only for the companies could be a grave mistake on your part. Gone are the times when a CEO or a corporate executive could take refuge behind the veil of corporate brand; even if you attempt it, you are definitely committing a blunder, in present times. Personal branding is a reality everywhere, including Australia. Ensuring visibility and engagement both within and outside work is important. Take the typical example for what people look for while looking for a job; obviously it is not the pay or working conditions. But it is about “What is it going to be like working for ….” And “Who am I working with and for”. Unfortunately, businesses do not realise this. Those leaders who want to thrive should make themselves visible within the organisation and exhibit your organisational-value-driven behaviour to build personal relations. Take advantage of social media, emails or zoom to connect with your employees. Similarly, connect with outsiders on LinkedIn or webinars through your areas of expertise. Telling stories of how one learned something hard way is a great way to connect with people. High workforce mobility coupled with wider job choices than ever and changing nature of jobs, everyone is bound to leave the organisation at some point of time. But what is important is ensuring that they remain with the organisation for longer than they intended/planned. This calls for creating a “place to stay for”. But people can't be kept for a whole career. So, one needs to look beyond and strategise on how to build a “place one would want to return to”. It would be another blunder if you work in the direction of policies against re-hiring. Rather turn to loyalty as the key to keep people attached and connected. Keeping the people who left within your radar ensure both celebrating them and also maintaining a path to return will go a long way in ensuring both growth and sustainability.  But the question of “how” remains. Thus, to help you know more about building an organisational culture that will lead to boomerang of your past employees, in this special episode of Made For More podcast, we are glad to bring to you, our guest, Lee Caraher. She is the CEO of of Double Forte, a national independent PR & Communications agency. An acclaimed communication strategist and author of two books, she is known for her practical solutions to big problems. She is on a mission to help small businesses break through the noise and make big impact. She has a reputation of building cohesive high producing teams who have fun together at the same time. So, tune in to learn more! Topics We Discussed include: ·     Getting to know Lee Caraher (3:22) ·     The myth of “PR is only for companies” (5:20) ·     Ways to elevate Personal Relations within the organisation (8:43) ·     Ways to elevate Personal Relations outside the organisation (10:45) ·     A culture that people want to return to (13:41) ·     Millennials and return (20:40) ·      Re-hiring (21:48) ·     Loyalty and return (22:26) ·     Allowing and encouraging Return (23:09) ·     Organisational Outreach to past (25:19) ·     Connecting with people who left...

If you find it daunting to work your way through data, you are not alone. Data is a reality, both at work and home, but often people find it challenging to navigate through data to make an informed decision. Now more than ever, understanding data is a skill that all leaders need to use, manage and recognise what story the data is telling and make informed decisions based on that evidence. It's important to recognise that data-driven and data-informed are two different things. While the former focuses only on numbers and excludes the human side of the story, data-informed accounts for both the quantitative as well as qualitative information which provides a holistic picture. At the end of the day, data does not tell us what we need to do, it requires human touch to know what needs to be done. Like any storytelling, in data story-telling one needs to be passionate, confident and the story should sound interesting (WIIFM) so that it inspires people to want to take action. In addition, having visuals will drive the point home. The way you tell the data story should be able to change the perspective of people. In a world rich of data, if you are worried and wondering how to improve your data story-telling skills (as a beginner), relax and identify the insights. If the does not come easily observing someone who tells a very good data story can be a good starting point. Observe what stood out and how they made it sound interesting and then replicating those will likely help you be a better data story teller. Data is here to stay and expected to be stacked up in organisations, at least in the short/medium term. It is expected to grow exponentially but humans need to be able to make the final decision after evaluating its impact. That's decision-making process can never be replaced by technology. So put your fear of being redundant due to technology at rest. However, data storyteller expert Selena Fisk cautions that it is important to be not over-run by technology but be able to appreciate its utility and make your own decision. The common tendency of confirmation bias that we experience in our daily lives is yet another phenomenon that needs to be avoided and the importance of looking at the data afresh with new eyes cannot be emphasised enough. To know more about data storytelling, tune in into our new episode with Selena Fisk, who is passionate about helping others sort through the numbers to tell the real stories and lead positive change. With her experience of having mentored hundreds of executive leaders, middle managers and employees in data storytelling, she discusses the highlights of data storytelling based on her book, 'I'm not a numbers person: How to make good decisions in a data rich world" which was published in April this year by Major Street Publishing. Topics We Discussed include: Getting to know Selena Fisk (3:21) Data-driven Vs. data-informed decision-making (6:03) Aptitude for numbers: Kids Vs. adults (8:41) First step towards data literacy/capability (10:07) Data literacy (12:04) 3 components of data story-telling (13:21) Normal story-telling Vs. data story-telling (14:20) How to improve data story-telling for beginners (15:29) Data in next 10 years (18:26) Apprehension in embracing technology (20:35) Confirmation bias (22:52) Top five tips for leaders (25:32) Links and Resources: Connect With Selena Fisk https://www.selenafisk.com/ (https://www.selenafisk.com/) Connect with Selena Fisk via https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=dr%20selena%20fisk&origin=RICH_QUERY_SUGGESTION&position=1&searchId=600df4db-5940-490c-b6bf-586b95697f22&sid=tH5 (LinkedIn) Connect with Selena Fisk https://mobile.twitter.com/drselenafisk (Twitter)  Connect with Selena Fisk https://www.facebook.com/drselenafisk (Facebook) Book: I'm not a numbers person: How to make good decisions in a data rich world Connect With Ally Nitschke...

With a desire to be successful and achieve high performance, people often throw themselves into work to the extent that you are completely exhausted by the end of week; working for 60, 70 hours and you don't have time to take a much-deserved break. And to add on you have the imposter syndrome which makes you feel that you do not deserve to be where you are positioned and then feel the pressure to do well to justify the position you are in. In reality, this culture of wanting to do the best; your pursuit for brilliance could be actually driving you towards burnout. Your desire to do more, putting in a greater number of hours, wanting to have perfection, which we believe is the recipe for success and high performance, can actually lead to burnout without your awareness. If you are too exhausted to get out of the bed by Friday night or do not have time to catch up with your social circle or too busy to carry out your favourite activity, then you could probably be heading towards burnout. Prevention is definitely better than cure. Self-care is one strategy to prevent burnout. It is a duty which is not listed in the job description that allows us to do everything on the job description. Thus, it should not to be treated as a luxury but a necessity. It could be as simple as starting with something small which is easy to do like doing yoga, going for a brief walk and the like. But people could often have a long a list that it starts putting pressure on you and ultimately self-care could lead to burnout. One needs to know what fuels your tank. If you have been working too many hours or taking on too many tasks lately, don't spread yourself too thin that you land up delivering crap; learn to say ‘No' to save yourself from burnout. Our guest for this episode believes that it is not your job to know it all or do it all. Tune in into our podcast and listen to what Jess Stuart has to say on ‘how to prevent burnout and the steps to recover from burnout'. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experiences on being a sustainable resource and achieving our potential. Topics We Discussed include: ·     Getting to know Jess Stuart (3:20) ·     Signs of burnout (4:10) ·     What led to burnout (6:58) ·     Imposter Syndrome and burnout (8:45) ·     How to get out of burnout (10:23) ·     Learnings from Buddhist monks (12:14) ·     Self-care (13:50) ·     Saying No and setting limits (15:46) ·     Brilliance Now as opposed to how Jess defined Brilliance then (18:11) ·     What can you do to actively come out of burnout (20:39) ·     Key signs to look out for (22:34) ·     Top five tips for leaders (24:05) Links and Resources Connect with Jess Stuart via https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-stuart-559a7940/ (LinkedIn) Connect with Jess Stuart via https://www.facebook.com/jessstuartauthor (Facebook) Connect with Jess Stuart via https://www.instagram.com/stuartjess/ (Instagram) Connect with Jess Stuart via https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9EbBAOAuh3J2MkJo9m1sg (YouTube) Website: https://www.jessstuart.co.nz/ (Jessstuart.co.nz) Book: Burnout to Brilliance Book: The Superwoman Survival Guide: A Book for Busy Women Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide)

Institutions and organisations plan and set targets but they need the support of the team and the stakeholders to be materialised. This is where the role of a leader becomes strategic as he/she needs to get the team to see that vision and get them on board. The inclusion of people's idea into that plan and being able to provide value to the members are critical. This process can be accelerated by making investment in people; getting to know people outside your normal circle, by taking interest in their stories and building networks. This allows for understanding different perspectives, both from the personal and cultural levels, which is very important for a leader. This is what the former professional footballer and the current CEO at Committee for Adelaide, Bruce Djite, our guest for this episode, has to say. Listen to Bruce who has moved from being an athlete, a professional soccer player, to being a man behind policy driving the development of Adelaide with plans for population to traffic, infrastructure and technology driven growth for Adelaide, out of his sheer like for challenge. For Adelaide to achieve its targets for 2030, Bruce says the individual organisations need to position themselves for growth, need to be openminded and have a growth mindset. They should have the ability to see the talent rather than letting them go where they are appreciated – eye for preventing brain-drain. To know the details, listen to our podcast with Bruce Djite. Topics We Discussed include: ·  Getting to know Bruce Djite (2:59) ·  Targets or plans for Adelaide (6:45) ·  Sector or industry with biggest growth potential (9:10) ·  Reason for moving from sports to policy making (Committee of Adelaide) (10:44) ·  Getting the team aboard (16:39) ·  Role of the stakeholders in realising your goals (20:20) mindset of the people ·  How to get the individual organisations moving forward (22:15) ·  How to build/grow your network (25:01) ·  Knowing different languages and openness to multi(cultural) perspectives (27:41) ·  What lies ahead for Committee of Adelaide (30:27) ·  Solutions and being ambitious (31:19) ·  Mindset (32:03) ·  Top five tips for leaders (36:17) Links and Resources Connect with Bruce via https://www.facebook.com/committeeforadelaide/ (Facebook) Connect with Bruce via https://www.instagram.com/committeeforadelaide/ (Instagram) Connect with Bruce via https://www.linkedin.com/company/committee-for-adelaide/ (LinkedIn) Connect with Bruce via https://twitter.com/C4ADL (Twitter) https://committeeforadelaide.org.au/ (committeeforadelaide.org.au) http://adelaideconnect.com.au/ (adelaideconnect.com.au) Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide)

Goal setting is a common personal and professional phenomenon. One of the most common time to set a goal is at the new year. We hear of our friends, family and colleagues setting goals for the year which can be as simple as improving your sleeping habits to securing a promotion. But what is even more common is not following it through; many-a-times the goals remain as goals. Right from the school days we have heard of SMART goals. So, is it that your goals were not SMART enough that you could not follow through? May be it's time to move from SMART to SMARTER goals. People often lack commitment, connection and a compelling sense to work towards achievement of the goals. There is a need to have the Emotional connection and Reward elements in the goal. Goals need drivers to be realised. Of the 135 emotions that we experience, you will be surprised to know that there are 8 goal drivers. To better understand the dynamic role of the goal drivers, we are glad to bring to you, our guest for this episode, Keith Abraham, a multi-award-winning speaker on goal setting with his insights and thoughts on goal drivers. Listen to his phenomenial talk on goal-beyond-goal and tips for making your goals a reality. Topics We Discussed include: ·     Getting to know Keith Abraham (2:59) ·     Basics of goal setting (5:28) ·     SMART to SMARTER goals (6:58) ·     Rewards (9:41) ·     Goal beyond the goal (11:10) ·     Emotions and goals (12:15) ·     8 drivers of goals (13:31) ·     Goal setting diagnostic (17:28) ·     Successful influencer (20:26) ·     Short term Vs. long term goals (27:27) ·     Top five tips for leaders (34:13) ·     Move from ‘Am I' to ‘I am' (36:38) ·     Personal words to listeners (40:06) Links and Resources ·Connect with Keith Abraham on https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithabraham/ (LinkedIn)  ·Connect with Keith Abraham on https://www.facebook.com/KeithAbrahamCSP/ (Facebook) ·Subscribe to Keith's https://www.youtube.com/user/keithabraham2 (YouTube) Channel ·Connect with Keith Abraham on https://www.instagram.com/keithabrahamcsp/ (Instagram) ·https://keithabraham.com/ (keithabraham.com) ·https://mygoaldriver.com/ (mygoaldriver.com) ·Book: Be Book: 100 life time goals Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide)

As a leader, if you have the inclination to make sure everything is on track either through monitoring your team or getting things done by yourself, you are not alone; every leader experiences the urge to do the tasks yourself as that could be quicker and match your expected standard. This leaves the leaders with lesser time to focus on the strategy level of the business. And sadly, this is where the strategic role of the leader is required. To be able to cater to the strategic needs of the business, as a leader, one needs to move out of that comfort zone of being the leader (in control). This is often very challenging for many a leader, across the board, as it calls for letting go of things by empowering one's team and making oneself redundant.  If you can empower your team, you are in for many pleasant surprises including having more time than before. You will see that your team is more abled to take some tasks/projects off your too-full-plate. It serves as a doubled-edged sword of getting you people up-skilled and leaving you with more time to work on the strategy level.  You may not be the best at everything or you may not like doing everything. So, kindly and gently, let go of things, focus on the big picture and lead the team. To know more about empowering your team, tune in to our Made For More pod cast where Ally shares her experiences and some actionable tips on empowering your team to take your leadership to the next level. Topics Discussed include:  Context of empowering your team and making yourself redundant (1:02) Giving sometime back (3:08) Letting go (5:04) Slow down, to speed up (6:30) Focus on strategy by empowering the team (7:11) Benefits of empowering the team (8:01) Where you spend your time on the Four Quadrants of 4 Ds (10:20) Encouraging different ideas (15:32) Painting the big picture (16:55) Summary of the top tips to empower your team (19:53) Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide)

The trend around the globe is indicative of lesser women in the leadership role as they view themselves to be unlikely, to be a leader. This is because, most often then not, people stick around the narrow theories and models of leadership that outline the necessity to possess certain traits to be a leader when, in reality, everyone has the leadership ability. It is just a matter of activation. Women are too conscious of the burden of leadership and undermine the benefit they can bring to themselves and their community through their leadership. As a woman, do not wait for a big reason to step up or hold the situation to be blamed. You need to realise that it is the mindset that is stopping you from being a leader. Rather than sticking to the orthodoxia mindset of men being better leaders, women need to be aware of such mindset which requires you to lead yourself first. Take a stock of your own capabilities and strengths. Things can be challenging, intimidating and threatening but ask yourself, ‘what are the costs and benefits of stepping up, raising your hand, raising your voice, and embracing leadership?' Our guest for this episode, Cathy Burke, strongly urges all the women who may see yourself unlikely to be a leader, you need to know that you are enough, as you are, to lead. Rooted in her decades' experience of working with millions of women villagers, she offers hands-on tips to activate that unlikely leader in oneself because it has never been more important to activate this in organisations and communities, worldwide. So, tune in into this episode to know more on ways and techniques to awaken the unlikely leader in yourself.  Topics We Discussed include: ·     Knowing Cathy Burke (3:05) ·     Context of Unlikely Leader (4:26) ·     Unlikely leader: Women villagers (5:52) ·     Unlikely leader notion amongst educated women (6:42) ·     Pillar of leadership: Mindset (10:00) ·     Technique of working with mindset: Noticing (13:54) ·     Technique of working with mindset: Questioning (15:11) ·     Importance of ‘role model' to change the mindset of unlikely leaders (17:45) ·     What does authenticity mean for (unlikely) leaders? (21:41) ·     Blockages for unlikely leaders (women) (25:50) ·     Top five tips for leaders (32:05) ·     Know that you are enough, as you are, to lead (32:20) ·     Leadership is an inside job (33:30) ·     To be authentic to future you (34:44) ·     Expect leadership to be messy and confusing (35:42) ·     Having a vision (37:03) Links and Resources Connect with Cathy Burke via https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-burke-1658985/ (LinkedIn) Connect with Cathy Burke via https://www.facebook.com/CathyBurkePublic/ (Facebook) Connect with Cathy Burke via https://www.instagram.com/cathypburke/ (Instagram) Connect with Cathy Burke via https://twitter.com/cathypburke (Twitter) White paper: https://www.cathyburke.com/white-paper-download/ (cathyburke.com/white-paper) Book: Unlikely Leaders: Lessons in leadership from village classroom Book: Lead In: Mindsets to lead, live and work differently   Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide)

Each of us is limitless, and self-leadership is where it begins. You can't lead others until you know who you are and what you stand for. As a leader, it is essential to energise mindset, accelerate communication, collaboration, and leadership to lift performance and culture. You should be self-aware and have a clear goal for the adaptive leadership mindset where leaders do the things that really matter & create future leaders. There are skills that you need to have to lead and live a life of purpose, connection and contribution. Empathy is an essential skill, which allows us to see things through the eyes of others. The other is optimism -- appreciating what you have and focusing on what you can do. The last one is curiosity: observing, asking questions, and exploring the things you are curious about. In today's episode, we have Renee Giarrusso, Founder & CEO RG Dynamics-Limitless Leaders to share with us the key traits of being a limitless leader. Listen to the episode to learn the importance of each skill in detail. TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE Getting to Know Renee Giarrusso (05:21) The biggest shift from 16 years ago to now (07:34) Self-leadership (09:40) Important soft skills for leaders (10:33) Gift of empathy, optimism, and curiosity (16:25) The great resignation (17:56) Building self-growth (19:13) Is empathy a learned skill? (20:31) Being present and Increasing self-awareness (22:38) Practicing gratitude (25:21) Optimism versus toxic positivity (28:24) Focus on the headset and the heart set, not the text set (29:51) Top Five Tips for Leaders (30:21) Links and Resources: https://reneegiarrusso.com/ (Reneegiarrusso.com)  https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneegiarrusso/?originalSubdomain=au (Renee's LinkedIn) Book: https://www.amazon.in/Gift-Mindset-purpose-connection-contribution-ebook/dp/B08W2KQP2R (Gift Mindset: Unwrap the 12 Gifts to lead and live a life of purpose, connection and contribution) Book: https://www.amazon.in/Secret-Code-Success-Hidden-Happiness-ebook/dp/B001P9O34O/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YM0MY10E9LTI&keywords=secret+code+of+success+Noah&qid=1647575524&s=digital-text&sprefix=secret+code+of+success+noa,digital-text,334&sr=1-1 (The Secret Code of Success: 7 Hidden Steps to More Wealth and Happiness) Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide)  

Office politics exist in virtually all organisations in the world. They often get a bad rep because, more often than not, people use them to push their agendas or grow their power and influence. But what are they, and what's their role in today's office environment? First, workplace politics are defined as the complex social structure of a workplace. They involve team members using their powers, authority, and delegation to push personal agendas.   The thing you need to understand here is that workplace politics can be difficult to navigate. And while they have their flaws, you'll be better off being able to navigate them efficiently.     Despite all the negative attributes around office politics, they are not inherently evil. At the end of the day, most people only want influence, relationships, and the power that comes with it. Furthermore, all of us play some form of politics; we just subtly engage in it. So, if you're starting out in your career or have joined a new organisation and think it's best to sit out politics, you're in for a rude surprise. Our guest for today, Dr. Mira Brancu, believes that sitting out of office politics is probably the worst thing you can do for your career. She believes that despite the potential for exploitation and misuse, there are healthy ways to navigate the murky waters of office politics. Tune in as she shares insights into how to navigate office politics, the myths around office politics, and so much more. TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE   Getting to know Dr. Mira Brancu (3:59) Office politics will always exist, no matter the organisation (08:28) The Most valuable lesson learnt from the mentor (8:34) Why office politics are not necessarily a bad thing (10:28) The three-workplace politics framework (11:00) When inclusion meets office politics (13:56) Some of the biggest traps in some industries (14:15) The difference between millennials and Gen Z (16:40) First thing to focus on as a person with influence (Leaders) (18:20) Why most leaders struggle giving feedback (20:40) Organisational culture and how it dictates office politics (21:46) How much does the Culture dictate Politics or Politics dictates the Culture? (22:07) What to do when a company's office politics are not in line with your beliefs (23:40) Steps to make decisions or Change as a Leader (24:00) Networking and how to make office politics work for you (27:35) Vulnerability and why it's so important in today's work environment (29:20) Top five Tips for Leaders (30:53) Parting Thoughts (37:05)   Links and Resources l Connect with Dr. Brancu viahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mirabrancu/ ( LinkedIn) l Book: https://www.amazon.com/MILLENNIALS-GUIDE-WORKPLACE-POLITICS-Influence/dp/1954374917 (Millennials Guide to Workplace Politics )by Dr. Mira Brancu l Book: https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DOQFIRWSA34F&keywords=5+dysfunctions+of+a+team&qid=1647532433&s=books&sprefix=5+dys,stripbooks-intl-ship,1113&sr=1-1 (The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable) l https://www.brancuassociates.com/short-bio/ (Brancuassociates.com) Connect With Ally Nitschke l http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) l Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) l Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) l Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel l Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide)

This International Womens Day is time to #breakthebias March 8th is recognized as International Women's Day; a day set aside to celebrate the achievements and awesomeness of women all over the world. At the time of recording this episode, which was actually on March 8th, I thought we'd do something different. In keeping with this year's theme, #BreaktheBias, it's time for leaders to speak up about bias in and out of the workplace and proactively work towards building a more inclusive work environment.  Unfortunately, it may not be noticeable to many of us how gender biases and stereotypes have been deeply ingrained into our office norms. Sometimes these biases can go as far as influencing the way we work, hiring new employees, and handing out promotions.   In this year's International Women's Day, I believe leaders will be at the forefront in breaking these biases by challenging gender assumptions in the workplace. Leaders also need to start addressing cultural issues that hold talent back because of bias. It won't be easy, but it's achievable. We just need to be intentional about our changes and make sure the changes stick past International Women's Day. "I'm lucky enough to be the mother of 4 brilliant boys. I'm also very aware of the social responsibility to raise 4 young men who understand the important role they play, not just on https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=iwd2022&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6906768647055130625 (#IWD2022) But each and every day to https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=breakthebias&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6906768647055130625 (#breaktheBias), to show https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=kindness&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6906768647055130625 (#kindness) and stand up for what's right and lean into https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=courage&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6906768647055130625 (#Courage)" In this solo episode, Ally goes through her thoughts on international Womens day. While it's nice to have a day to celebrate, for real change to happen we need to be looking at ways to break the bias for the other 364 days of the year. For as long as I can remember I've been passionate about Equality, I think it's in my DNA; A combination of my mother championing women in STEM in the 80's (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=trendsetter&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6906768647055130625 (#trendsetter)) and my father sharing and showing me everything growing up on a farm that would traditionally fall under the category of 'mens work'. Imagine a world; ~ That's free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination ~ That's diverse, equitable and inclusive ~ That celebrates and values differences It takes more than just one day to break the bias, it's everyone's responsibility to break bias in communities, and workplaces, in clubs and in schools. Topics We Discussed Include: Gender stereotypes in today's society (00:27) Understanding biases and how they influence people's decisions (05:01) Gender biases in top management and executive settings (07:50) The first steps towards breaking the bias (09:55) Addressing the gender disparities in the workplace (11:53) Why leaders need to ask for feedback from their team members regarding office biases (13:50) Why you need to start speaking up against gender biases and disparities (16:49) CONNECT WITH ALLY NITSCHKE http://www.madeformore.com.au (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ (LinkedIn) Connect with me on https://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore (Instagram) and https://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore (Facebook) Subscribe to my https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ (Youtube) channel Get our https://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Courageous Conversations Guide)

Did you know that we are somehow in the middle of a mental health epidemic? Yes, anxiety, depression, and mental health-related issues are steadily rising, particularly among young people. That said, why aren't we doing anything about it? We all know the immeasurable benefits of being mentally healthy, yet our only focus is on treating instead of preventing mental health-related issues.  The importance of mental health and well-being continues to grow. But people are still not sure about the subject, and a lot of stereotypes and myths still exist. It is therefore important that leaders be aware of the well-being of themselves, as well as their teams. When people are mentally healthy, they have more energy, they are more focused, they are more motivated, and they are more productive. Thus, good mental health is an essential part of your business practice. Healthy thinking (balanced, helpful, and realistic thinking) promotes well-being and serves as an antidote for anxiety and depression. It's so unfortunate that when talking about mental health, the first thing that comes to our minds is mental illness. It's like the only time we can try to improve our mental health is when something goes wrong. Here's the thing, we all have the capacity to avoid mental health-related problems. Your brain is a muscle, and just like all our other muscles, it can be trained. Think of it this way; when improving your physical health, you'll get a gym membership, workout and eventually get stronger, fitter, better. According to Dr. Tom Nehmy, mental health is exactly the same. It's preventable as well as reversible. You just have to spot the negative trends early enough to get the best results.  Today we're going to talk about well-being. Our special guest, Dr. Tom Nehmy, talks about what it means to be mentally healthy and have well-being and resilience in the workplace. An award-winning clinical psychologist and director of the Healthy Minds Program, Tom is passionate about preventative psychology and teaching people to become mentally healthy. TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE Getting to know Dr. Tom Nehmy (04:37) Why Dr. Nehmy got into preventive psychology (06:15) The link between being mentally healthy and high performance (10:20) The myths and misconceptions around mental health (13:00) The theory of stress and performance (14:29) Why optimism is a lot more than positive thinking (18:53) The three main parts of a healthy mindset (21:56) Healthy thinking when tackling anxiety and depression (25:00) Wellbeing reviews and why they are so effective (27:40)  The 6 core components of a wellbeing review (30:30) Behavioral activation and having fun in an office setting (32:50) Dr. Nehmy's go-to fun activities (34:50) Top 5 tips for leaders and upcoming leaders (36:17) Parting thoughts (40:50) Links and Resources https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomnehmy/ (Tom's LinkedIn) https://www.tomnehmy.com/ (Tomnehmy.com) https://www.healthymindsprogram.com/about-us/toms-story (Healthymindsprogram.com) Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NSJBLTZ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 (Apples for the Mind: Creating Emotional Balance, Peak Performance & Lifelong Wellbeing) https://www.healthymindsprogram.com/news/the-ultimate-corporate-wellbeing-playbook (Ultimate Corporate Wellbeing Playbook:) Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide)

Have you thought about using or experiencing outdoor adventure to shift how you view yourself, your team, and your leadership in general? Many leaders do not recognize the importance of outdoor adventures. They don't get out of four walls which restrict them from reflecting on themselves, thinking creatively, and building connections. Getting back to work after a pandemic and lockdown is challenging for any leader. To cope with a new situation and survive it without becoming burned out, you need to do certain things. People are productive (creative and active) at different times of the day. So it's important that leaders are very clear on those so that there's a space for teams to be able to work cohesively in a hybrid working arrangement. With the Great Resignation, most of the leaders are worried about losing people. But, there are a couple of things that can make people stay. Developing point of view and perspective, reflection and perspective on self, interrogating our thinking and becoming a reflective practitioner are some of the most important skills that leaders should have. What is "People Stuff: Beyond Personality Problems" about? The best part of leadership is the people. But, for most of the leaders, maintaining a good relationship with their team, dealing with the board and developing a good strategy are some of the biggest challenges. That's why we are pleased to have with us today Zoe Routh, one of Australia's leading leadership experts and Author. She helps leaders and teams overcome silos and turf wars to be able to work better together. We talk about outdoor adventure, how overview effects can help you recognize your thinking, as well as leadership skills.  TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE Getting to know Zoe Routh (02:55) Three different ways to experience the outdoors (04:38) Overview effects (07:33) Flexible hybrid working arrangements (16:42) What prompted her to write the “People Stuff: Beyond Personality Problems” (18:27) How can you make people stay (19:51) What leaders need to do to stay relevant and effective (23:21) How does the Overview effect help unpack and recognize your thinking (27:17) People Stuff: Beyond Personality Problems (31:50) Top 5 tips for leaders (33:55) RESOURCES MENTIONED ●     Buster Benson “Why are we yelling?” ●     Alessandra Edwards (Performance genome expert specialist) ●     Cal Newport Deckchair Keltner “Power paradox

The Benefits of Being a Generalists in the Current Business Environment Generalists are people who choose to focus their time and resources on learning about a wide range of topics. Most leaders in today's world are generalists. They perform multiple tasks, sometimes across departments, and understand all the moving parts of an organization. Unfortunately, the current business environment places more emphasis on specialising that we've forgotten the value of being a generalist.  Of course, the world needs specialists, and there's nothing wrong with having an area of focus. However, people should be mindful of the demerits of specialization. For example, people tend to specialise without knowing why. They pursue lucrative college degrees, spend years perfecting the craft, only to find out later that this is not where their heart is at.  Nevertheless, the one misconception we need to push out the door is that specializing is the only way to get ahead and take up a leadership position. In fact, the opposite holds true. Most aspiring leaders should be able to wear many hats within an organization. Businesses need specialists to solve problems. But they also crave generalists to connect the dots. Today's guest, Jo Thomas, is one such generalist. She is the CEO of the Australian Institute of Business, the largest online MBA provider in Australia.    Topics we Discussed Include: ·        Getting to Know Jo Thomas (03:25) ·        Why Jo Considers Herself an Accidental CEO (08:40) ·        Jo's First Taste of Being a Generalist (12:02) ·        Data Science and Building Predictive Algorithms (13:50) ·        Why Data Science is the Career of the Future (15:30) ·        How to Give Your Career a Definitive Direction (15:50) ·        Why Jo Decided to Pursue an MBA (19:40) ·        How to Pandemic has Made it Easier to Build Communities Online (23:55) ·        Jo's Leadership Experience at LED Lighting (26:29) ·        Top 5 Tips for Leaders and Aspiring Leaders (31:50) ·        The Best Leaders Know Their Numbers (35:20) ·        How Leaders can Know Their People (39:40) Links and Resources https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-thomas/ (Jo's LinkedIn) https://www.aib.edu.au/ (The Australian Institute of Business) Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide)

CONNECT WITH ALLY NITSCHKE http://www.madeformore.com.au (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ (LinkedIn) Connect with me on https://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore (Instagram) and https://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore (Facebook) Subscribe to my https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ (Youtube) channel Get our https://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Courageous Conversations Guide)

Most people are familiar with constructive feedback, but when you are a leader and when you are providing feedback, it's not always about constructive feedback, but also good feedback. The emotional bank account: the money that comes in is like good feedback, and the money that goes out is constructive feedback. To make sure we have money available when the time comes to withdraw, we have to put money into the bank account. One constructive feedback is equal to five good feedbacks. Constructive feedback comes as a surprise and disrupts the relationship, so we should make sure that there is a buffer of positive feedback so that the relationship doesn't fall into pieces. As a part of maintaining our relationship with our team, we can continually add to the bank account by giving compliments, finding good things to provide feedback on, and, of course, thanking each other. This episode introduces the emotional bank account, the importance of putting in great feedback at all times, and how we can start utilising the emotional bank account for feedback.   TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDE: ●     ​The importance of giving feedback (0:24) ●     The emotional bank account (01:41) ●     Constructive feedback and good feedback (02:22) ●     John Gottman's ratio (02:43)   ●     Not all feedback is treated equal (03:50) ●     Good feedback (04:07) ●     Perks of providing good feedback (04:29) ●     Constructive feedback (05:16) ●     One constructive feedback equals 5 good feedbacks (06:10) ●     Constructive feedbacks are a surprise and we don't see it coming (06:31) ●     Giving compliments, providing good feedback to maintain your relationship with your team (06:33) ●     The ratio of 1 to 5 (07:00) ●     Adding more good feedback (07:05) Resources mentioned in this episode ●     John Gottman Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide)

We live in a digital-centric world where we've, unfortunately, lost the art of effective communication. Today's communication channels have become increasingly volatile, uncertain, and complex, making it harder to collaborate and improve problem-solving within organisations. The pandemic certainly hasn't helped much either, but that doesn't negate the fact that effective communication is still one of the most crucial aspects of business success.    As a leader, your ability to convey your message with meaning and purpose is extremely crucial in the workplace. Whether you're trying to communicate with a co-worker, the CEO, or an associate, you can take steps to influence others. But there is a problem; not many leaders know how to create a clear message and purpose. It's even more frustrating when leaders struggle to evaluate and tailor their communication to the proper occasion.   If you ever want to capture attention and spark behavioral change, you must be able to influence emotion and motivate action. We've all seen great communicators in action. And what they usually do is they command a room and articulate a vision. But how do they manage to be so engaging and persuasive? In today's episode of the Made for More Podcast, Gary Edwards shares strategies for leaders and entrepreneurs on how to have trusted conversations with their colleagues, clients, customers, and prospects.    Topics We Discussed Include: Getting to Know Gary Edwards (03:20) Gary's Slow Transition from Law into Teaching and How His Family Reacted to it (06:19) Defining Influence and Its Link to Business Success (09:35) How Leaders Can Strengthen Their Ability to Influence Others (12:15) Influence, Communication, and Negotiation in The Workplace (17:30) The Link Between Poor Communication and Conflict in the Workplace (21:10) Why Proper Leadership Starts Effective Communication (23:10) The Connection Between Beliefs and Behavior (26:45) The Most Overlooked Communication Skills in Leadership (29:17) Gary Talks About His Favorite Magic Trick (34:08) Top Five Tips for Leaders and Upcoming Leaders on Influence (37:49)   Connect with Gary Edwards https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyedwardsinfluencecoach/ (Gary's LinkedIn) http://garyedwards.com.au/ (Gary's Website) https://gettalk.at/influen (Ten Strategies to Be More Influential in Any Situation) Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide) Full shownotes - www.madeformore.com.au/40  

Successful parenting is tricky. The kids don't come with a 'manual,' and the guides we find online do not guarantee quick fixes because, let's face it, every child is different. So, how do some parents make parenting look so easy while others struggle? In fact, the question should be, what defines a truly successful family?  First, success is subjective, and your definition of success might not necessarily match the next person's definition. However, some things remain constant among parents, and that's raising happy and contented kids who mature into responsible, hardworking, and caring individuals. Yet, it's no secret; these milestones are not reached quickly or easily. It takes 6570 days, to be precise.  Parenting, at its core, is all about making crucial decisions to prepare your kids to be exceptional in school and tackle the world as responsible adults. Wouldn't it be nice if we could all build solid foundations for our kids and still have big belly laughs along the way? That's why we're pleased to have Nellie Harden with us today. Nellie is a family life coach and mentor who helps parents build a strong foundation of Self-Led Discipline and leadership for their children.   Topics we Discussed Include: Getting to know Nellie Harden (03:15) Dissecting the 6570 Family Project (08:01) Why parents are the true architects of their child's life (11:05) Successful parenting: Shifting out of survival mode (12:45) How to set family goals and build happy families (17:10) The four principles of the Family "ROKS" (18:19) What's it like raising four kids? (19:50) Promoting Self -led discipline in children (26:10) Top five tips for building parent leadership (31:02)   Connect with Nellie Harden https://www.linkedin.com/in/nellie-harden-b7b3ab73/ (Nellie's LinkedIn) https://www.nellieharden.com/ (Nellie's Website) https://www.nellieharden.com/vault (The Family Success Vault) Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide)   Episode shownotes - madeformore.com.au/40

10 or 20 years ago, the role of CFOs in the corporate world was pretty straightforward. They kept books and records for their companies, did financial reporting, and maintained statutory compliance. Interestingly, CFOs operated behind the scenes and made company decisions sorely based on budgetary reasons; all the other strategy implementation and decision-making were left to the rest of the C-Suite executives. But in today's world, that's no longer the case.    Gone are the days when CFOs only had technical skills that revolved around financial reporting, compliance, and audits. The CFO of today plays a key role both in capital allocation and corporate leadership decisions.   Unfortunately, not many CFOs possess the crucial leadership skills needed to accommodate the quick pace of innovation and heightened competition in today's economy. And sadly, not many are willing to learn these essential skills. So, what can be done the situation? Today's conversation with Alena Bennett is centered around outlining the roles and responsibilities of the modern CFO and helping current and aspiring CFOs develop effective leadership and communication skills.    Topics we Discussed Include: Getting to know Alena Bennett (02:39) Modern CFOs: A new type of finance executive (05:10) Building good working relationships (07:15) Why Alena decided to settle on the world of CFOs (08:12) How CFOs have evolved from bookkeeping into corporate leaders (10:32) Essential leadership skills for technical leaders (12:48) People leadership skills for the modern CFO (15:45) How CEOs can support their CFOs improve operational efficiency (18:28) Dissecting Alena's new Book: CFO of the Future (20:29) Top 5 tips for leaders and upcoming leaders (25:20) Temporal landmarks and goal achievement (27:15) Links and Resources https://www.linkedin.com/in/alenabennett/ (Alena's LinkedIn) https://www.alenabennett.com.au/ (Alena's Website) https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/1416524282 (Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl) https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates/dp/B0032COUMC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AAB61RX7XBZ7&dchild=1&keywords=drive+daniel+pink&qid=1629391523&s=books&sprefix=Drive+%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C573&sr=1-1 (Drive by Daniel Pink) Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide)  

Have you ever noticed that your thoughts, to some extent, affect how you behave? Like, for the most part, thoughts lead to actions, and not the other way round. For example, if you believe you're going to have a great, productive day, chances are, you will have a good day. This fundamental truth is one of the reasons why mindset is so important. Unfortunately, our minds often prove difficult to manage. Although our thoughts can be a source of happiness and positivity, the mind somehow enjoys reminding us of our anxieties, failures, and limitations.   Learning to control your thoughts is essential for building a sense of calmness in life and at the workplace. When you learn to control your mind, you open your life to unlimited possibilities and find the path to lasting, unshakeable contentment.   Today we're going to talk about mindset. It's no secret that how we think about things determines our beliefs, actions, and relationships. If you're struggling with self-limiting beliefs or approach life with a negative mindset, this episode is for you. There are many ways to shift your mindset towards success, and our guest for today, Charlene Norman, is here to help us master the power of positive thinking.    Topics we Discussed Include: ·     Getting to Know Charlene Norman (02:00) ·     How to Overcome Low Self-Esteem and Build Your Confidence (04:56) ·     Tips to Help You Develop an Inner Winning Mindset (08:10) ·     Confidence: How to Overcome Self-Limiting Beliefs (09:45) ·     The Six Steps to a Winning Mindset (11:56) ·     How to Start a Gratitude Practice and Change your Life (16:28) ·     Tapping into the Value of Experience (20:20) ·     Learn how to Control your Mind (22:58) ·     Why you Should Always Push Yourself to do More (23:54) ·     Finding Purpose in Everyday Moments (25:30) ·     Life Doesn't Happen to you; it Happens for You (29:30) ·     Top 5 Tips for Leaders and Upcoming Leaders (31:50)   Links and Resources https://www.linkedin.com/in/canorman/?originalSubdomain=ca (Charlene's LinkedIn) https://www.bulletproofconsulting.ca/ (Charlene's Website) Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide)

Critical Steps for Sustainable Change Management and Long-Term Adoption Change management is arguably one of the most critical factors that guarantee business success in today's rapidly changing world. However, managing change is tough. And postponing change can be detrimental to future success. Companies that fail to adapt and grab growth opportunities are most likely to be outcompeted by flexible competitors. Interestingly, part of the problem is that most organisations don't know what to aim for. Transformation initiatives lack intent such that five executives spearheading change in the same organisation will give you five different answers when asked about the objectives of change campaigns.  This begs the question, why do so many initiatives fail, leading to wasted resources, frustration, and distrust? Why do change promoters fail to attend to employees' healthy, authentic, and justifiable reactions to disturbance of their routines?  The answer: sustainability and intent. Although the last decade has seen an increasing number of organisations embrace the idea of change management, transformational practices are not sustained over time. That's why we're pleased to have with us Dr. Ian Brooks, a personal and professional development guru. He talks about the critical aspects of change management, leading with intent, and the power of consistent work ethic.  Topics we Discussed Include: Getting to know Dr. Ian Brooks (01:59) Dr. Brooks' Passion for Psychology and Personal Development (04:45) The Heart of Resilient Leadership in the Corporate World (08:28) The Crucial Aspects of a Change Management Process (11:40) Intention: Building Capabilities to Transform Your Story (17:45) Why Change Begins with Personal Acknowledgement (21:47) Building Capabilities for Work and Life (25:20) Embracing New Routines and Behavior (28:20) Top 5 Tips for Leaders and Upcoming Leaders (30:42) The Power of Consistent Work Ethic (32:46) Embracing Failure and Closing the Gap (34:03) Links and Resources https://rhodessmith.com/ (Dr. Brooks' Website) https://www.amazon.com/Intention-Building-Capabilities-Transform-Story/dp/1735975001 (Intention: Building Capabilities to Transform Your Story) https://twitter.com/DrB_Intention (Connect with Dr. Brooks Via Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/drb_intention/ (Check Out Dr. Brooks' Instagram Page) Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide)

Mindful leadership is important now more than ever. Not because of our current complex and fast-paced way of living, but because mindful leadership is way more effective. Think about it this way, why do so many people believe that they can get more done if they switch to autopilot and get through the day in a somewhat scripted routine? Mind you; we're not against following a routine. But an unchallenged overreliance on patterns can be detrimental to an organisation. This is because disengagement leads to missed opportunities and mistakes. Moreover, it can be dangerous to get too comfortable and stop paying attention, letting your mind drift from the present.    Wouldn't it be nice if you could completely shift every aspect of your leadership while guaranteeing job satisfaction and productivity? Well, guess what? You can. Mindful leadership is focused on cultivating significant levels of self-awareness, wisdom, and self-mastery, allowing leaders to express their best self in all aspects of leadership and inspire greatness in others.   This uncomplicated shift is the basis of our topic for today's discussion. Our guest, Nicola Lipscombe, is a mindful leadership expert who preaches heart-wise leadership and living purposeful lives.    Topics we Discussed Include: Getting to know Nicola Lipscombe (02:33) Teaching Communication Skills to Pharmacy Students (07:20) Nicola's Travel Adventure Around the World (09:40) Values-Based Leadership: Leading from the Inside Out (11:30) What is HeartWise leadership? (14:07) Brene Brown's Pillars of Courageous Leadership (16:30) Yoga and Mindfulness (17:40) Nicola's Meditation Routine (19:20) Friday's Mindful Moment (22:40) Top 5 Tips for Leaders and Upcoming Leaders (27:06)   Links and Resources https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-lipscombe/detail/recent-activity/ (Nicola's LinkedIn) https://www.nicolalipscombe.com/ (Nicola's Website) Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide)

With most organisations preaching gender equality in the workplace, women continue to be under-represented. The reality is that, for aspiring women leaders, being hard-working, smart, and savvy isn't enough. Sadly, the situation worsens when it comes to entrepreneurship.    When a woman plans to open up a business, naysayers often predict that the business is doomed to fail. That type of thinking is untrue and only promotes negative stereotypes. However, for women, starting a business still comes with its fair share of difficulties. For example, female entrepreneurs often lack access to capital and exhibit different mindset constraints such as risk-aversion, which impede business growth. Thus, for female entrepreneurs to succeed, it all comes down to personal traits, entrepreneurial skills, and how supportive fellow female entrepreneurs are towards achieving their goals.    Men have been dominating the world of business ever since the industrial revolution. But the digital age gave birth to influential women like Tina Tower, giving rise to a whole new era of women in business. Tina is a serial entrepreneur, author, world traveler, and high-performance business consultant. In 2014, she was the winner of the Australian Telstra Young Business Woman of the Year award and later named by Huffington Post as one of the Top 10 Aussie Women to watch in business. In this super exciting discussion, we talk about women in entrepreneurship, the pandemic's effects on the online business space, and how to hire new employees.    Topics we Discussed Include:  Getting to know Tina Tower (03:52) Things Tina had to unlearn after selling her business (07:27) Women empowerment in the business world (09:20) 100 women making $1 million a year by 2025 (13:02) When and how to hire the right people (14:57) Building your empire as a female entrepreneur (16:30) Unique and profitable niches in Her Empire Builder (22:20) The pandemic's effect on the online courses space (23:25) Dissecting the million-dollar micro-business (25:35) Tina's book tour party (28:10) Top 5 tips for aspiring businesswomen and future leaders (29:40)  Connect with Tina Tower Tina's book tour https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-tower-b28a5136/ (Tina's LinkedIn) https://www.tinatower.com/ (Her Empire Builder Website) https://www.amazon.com/One-Life-Have-Your-Dreams-ebook/dp/B07ZPKTM85/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Tina+Tower&qid=1624940877&s=digital-text&sr=1-1 (How to Have the Life of your Dreams) by Tina Tower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0981HFP5J/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Tina+Tower&qid=1624940877&s=digital-text&sr=1-2 (Million Dollar Micro Business )by Tina Tower https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/her-empire-builder-with-tina-tower/id1451216203 (Her Empire Builder Podcast) Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide) For full show notes, go here: www.madeformore.com.au/35

What does it take to be an entrepreneur? Is it a solid idea for a new product or a strong business plan to back it up? Yes, both these things play a part in the initial stages of entrepreneurship. But, for a new entrepreneurial venture to achieve long-term success, the entrepreneur must have the leadership qualities necessary to transform that vision into reality.   It's no secret that you can't grow a business without employees. Yet, most business owners focus their attention on everything except leading their teams and forget that employees don't see the bigger picture from an entrepreneurial perspective.   The business world is overwhelmed with expensive, complex, and time-consuming growth strategies. These strategies look fool-proof in the boardroom but fail when deployed in the real world. Your business craves leadership strategies that take the organization where it needs to go in simple and easy-to-follow steps. In this episode, we're pleased to have Cam Miller with us. Cam boasts a string of successful global careers and leadership experience in engineering, investment banking and co-founded what has twice been the UK Babywear Brand of the Year. We talk about leadership    Topics we discussed include: Getting to know Cam Miller (02:45) Growing up in an engineering family (06:45) Career change and employee burnout (10:36) The differences in leadership styles between France and Australia (12:45) How to transition from engineering to a career in business (16:45) Why entrepreneurship is not for everyone (21:05) Leadership differences between executives and entrepreneurs (26:10) Top 5 tips for leaders and upcoming leaders (34:01) Building a culture of ownership in the workplace (37:45) Inputs versus outputs in impact monitoring and business success (39:10) Benefits of coaching for employees and entrepreneurs (41:00) How to spot and deal with work burnout (45:00)   Connect with Cam Miller https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecammiller/ (Cam's LinkedIn) https://cam-miller.com/ (Cam's Website) https://www.instagram.com/journeyofcam/ (Cam's Instagram)   Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide) www.madeformore.com.au/34

Are you in your 20s with dreams of launching and scaling a business? Are you worried about your chances of success? You're not alone. Most people will argue that you're too young and lack professional experience. Some will further highlight that you're not mature enough to handle the responsibility of owning and operating a business. That may be true, but don't let the naysayers dissuade you from becoming an entrepreneur. After all, the only way to achieve your goals is through trial and error. Just do what you have to do to get it done, no matter the odds. Remember, some of the most successful and notable entrepreneurs of today launched their business in the 20s, some in their teens. The likes of Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and Mark Cuban are people you should look up to.   Of course, the path to successful entrepreneurship is not without its fair share of difficulty. People sometimes work years without earning a single penny or witness several of their businesses fail one after another. But they braved the storm, and today we're pleased to have one such entrepreneur. Trevor Oldham is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Podcasting You, a podcast booking agency that helps real estate investors raise capital, generate more exposure, and increase their networking opportunities. We talk about the difficulties of running a business in your 20s, proper onboarding and training of new employees, and the money mindset.    Topics Discussed Include: Getting to Know Trevor Oldham (01:56) Trevor's Journey into to Podcasting World (06:58) How to Successfully Build a New Team (08:03) Why Proper Onboarding and Training is Key to Employee Success (09:40) How to Streamline your Candidate Selection and Hiring Process (11:20) Key Tips for Exceptional People Management (14:12) Improve your Leadership Skills Through Personal Development (16:30) Podcasting You's Inspiring Vision for Growth (18:52) How to Successfully Manage Remote Teams (21:01) The Biggest Business Challenges Plaguing Growing Companies (22:10) Money Mindset: Change the Way you Think About Money (24:10) Podcasting You's Business Model and Services Offered (25:50) Trevor's Top 5 Go-To Podcasts (29:01)   Links and Resources https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorjoldham/ (Trevor's LinkedIn) https://podcastingyou.com/about/ (Podcasting You) https://www.instagram.com/trevoroldham/ (Trevor's Instagram) https://buildingwealthmadesimple.com/ (Building Wealth Made Simple) Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide)  

Workplace culture is the character and personality of an organization. It's what makes an organization unique and is the sum of its values, traditions, beliefs, interactions, behaviors, and attitudes. Positive workplace culture attracts talent, drives engagement, impacts happiness and satisfaction, and affects performance. Unfortunately, organisations let their workplace culture form naturally without first defining what they want it to be.   Recent research by Deloitte has shown that 88% of employees and 94% of executives link business success to corporate culture. Establishing a culture within a workplace environment takes a lot of time and repetition. Still, it takes a committed group of individuals to ensure that standards are maintained, especially in an aged care facility. Unlike the vast majority of workplaces, aged care facilities are homes to the residents within its walls; thus, leaders must create an environment that operates more like a collaborative community instead of the typical workplace.    Excellent care requires upper management that encourages dialogue from their staff regarding process improvement due to residents' ever-changing needs. Our guest for today, Sophie Bretag, is a human resource specialist who's passionate about workplace culture, employee well-being, industrial relations and Return to Work strategies. We talk about forming connections with your team, the benefits of a highly functioning team, and workplace culture.   Topics we Discussed Include Getting to know Sophie Bretag (03:04) Sophie's transition from sales to working in an aged care facility (05:00) Sophie's go-to self-care routines (09:15) The benefits of forming morning connections with your team (14:37) Sophie's passion and thoughts on mental health (19:50) Why leaders must create time for self-care (22:30) Creating professional boundaries (26:50) Dissecting Sophie's project on Metta Leaders (29:15) Appreciating caregivers in critical and aged care (34:50) Top 5 tips for leaders and upcoming leaders (34:50) SHOW NOTES: https://my.captivate.fm/www.madeformore.com.au/30 (www.madeformore.com.au/30) Connect with Sophie Bretag https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiebretag/ (Sophie's LinkedIn) https://st-pauls.org.au/ (St. Paul's Lutheran Homes) Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide)

In an industry that runs 24/7, 365 days a year, mining never stops. The work is hard and hazardous, while the working conditions are among the most unfriendly of any occupation. Furthermore, the typical miner earns good wages and is also forced by circumstances to work longer hours, live away from family, and operate in extremely dangerous or remote environments. All this, coupled with the notion that miners must not show any signs of weakness, means that the industry is flooding with people experiencing mental health issues.  According to the Hunter Institute of Mental Health, men and women in the mining industry suffer predominantly from anxiety, which is likely brought about by tight schedules, finances, work stress, and personal issues. Although the exact cause of these mental health issues is not known, what is known is that lifestyles associated with mining can pose distinct challenges for mental health, family, and relationships. Our guest for today, Rob Kalwarowsky, aims to encourage mining executives to invest and focus on promoting good mental health practices and policies in the mining industry. Rob has spent more than 10 years as a reliability engineer & asset manager within mining, oil and gas pipelines, and consulting industries. His primary focus areas are failure prediction, condition monitoring, spare parts optimization, asset management and people-centric leadership.   Topics we Discussed Include Getting to know Rob Kalwarowsky (02:45) Rob's thoughts on leadership and high performance (06:00) Dissecting people-centric leadership (07:51) The link between leadership and mental health (09:50) Converting a disengaged employee into an engaged one (11:00) Importance of soft skills among technically gifted individuals (14:04) Impact of change management across industries (15:31) The gap in leadership training (17:50) Leadership is a choice and not a rank (19:05) Top 5 tips for leaders and upcoming leaders (21:02) Adopting a growth mindset (22:28) Vulnerability in heavy industries (24:53) www.madeformore.com.au/29  Connect with Rob Kalwarowsky https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kalwarowsky/?originalSubdomain=ca (Rob's LinkedIn) https://highperformancenarrative.com/ (Rob's Website) https://anchor.fm/highperformancenarrative (Rob's Podcast) Reach out to Rob via Email Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide)

Every generation has its own struggles. The sad reality is that older generations often struggle to understand and relate to the issues plaguing today's young adults and soon-to-be adults. Additionally, these problems are completely different from how it was a decade ago. Of course, they may differ depending on who you ask, but it's clear that something needs to be done. The rise in social media use has also contributed to a change in how our young generations learn, consume information and interact with each other. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it is different. Thus, it would be best if parents, organisations, and teachers all joined hands to tackle these issues from a combined front. Unfortunately, there exists a communication gap between the youth and their elders. The good news is that our guest for today, Erin Faehrmann, and her organisation, Youth Opportunities SA, provide opportunities that positively impact the youth to better their lives and those around them. We talk about the personal leadership program, the power of goal setting, and the benefits of play in today's work environment.    TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE Getting to know Erin Faehrmann (03:01) How Youth Opportunities SA is impacting the youth through digital media (06:20) Embracing technology in a post-pandemic world (08:10) How working in several organizational departments prepares one for leadership (10:50) Why most leaders are generalists (15:15) Erin's personal leadership program (16:40) Importance of setting achievable goals (20:10) How youth can adopt and implement goal setting strategies (25:47) Analysing the goal-setting program Erin's journey towards leadership and challenges faced (28:04) Why leaders need to adopt play in the workplace (30:10) Erin's go-to play resources (34:07)  Benefits of using ice breakers during meetings (35:55) Erin's Four Big Decisions (38:30) Erin's top five tips for leaders and upcoming leaders (41:37) www.madeformore.com.au/28  Links and References https://youthopportunities.com.au/ (Erin's Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinfaehrmann/?originalSubdomain=au (Erin's LinkedIn) Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide)

Not many industries are as people-intensive as the retail industry. Even with the pandemic giving birth to contact-less transactions, there is still constant interaction between the store manager, store employees, and the customers.  Leaders in the retail space were already being seriously challenged before the pandemic hit. The sector experienced a period of unprecedented change and transformation that required a shift from the traditional brick and mortar environment. With that, managers need to develop leadership skills that will be tested as they navigate a new reality of cleaning, lower foot traffic, and employees needing more rules of what they can and can't do.  As with any leadership role, retail management is a highly challenging and complex role. It gets even trickier when a manager is in charge of several stores. The good news is that a leader can manage different teams over a more expansive geographical space through influential leadership. And that's what our guest for today, Alison Crabb, will try to dissect. Alison is a retail leadership expert with more than 25 years in the industry. We talk about influential leadership, the power of delegating responsibilities and how strategies and work environment affect results.    TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE: Getting to know Alison Crab (03:10) How Alison switched from teaching to retail (05:55) Alison's journey into leadership and entrepreneurship (08:30) Alison's first encounter with leadership and how she matured her leadership traits (11:09) The power of delegating responsibilities (15:08) Alison's transition from a store manager into an area leader How to lead and influence multiple teams (20:40) How strategies and the environments affect results (24:20) Analyzing Alison's book: The Essential Guide For Area Leaders in Retail (26:32) The top 5 tips for leaders (28:31) Links and References https://alisoncrabb.com.au/blogs/ (Alison's website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisoncrabb/ (Alison's LinkedIn) https://alisoncrabb.com.au/product/the-essential-guide-for-area-leaders-in-retail/ (Check out Alison's Retail Leadership Book) Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous) Conversations Guide Show Notes: www.madeformore.com.au/27

To succeed in today's highly competitive business world, you need to be flexible and have exceptional planning and organizational skills. Unfortunately, many people start a business thinking that they'll instantly be successful, only to find that running a business is much more than putting in the hours. The dedication, creativity, and even luck required to make a business successful can demoralize even the most inspired entrepreneurs.   If starting one business is all that, what happens when someone juggles one, two, or even three businesses? When you add another venture into the mix, you're not doubling your workload; you're probably tripling it. Moreover, running multiple businesses does not mean each one will require an even split of time and energy. As any serial entrepreneur will tell you, starting, managing, and scaling multiple businesses is not all that crazy. In fact, it boosts your financial security, forces you to maximize all your skills, and diversifies your portfolio. But how can you divide your time among all your ventures and still make time for family? Today's guest, Simone Douglas, is a serial entrepreneur running multiple thriving businesses ranging from hospitality to digital marketing and is also a best-selling author. If you've ever thought about opening multiple businesses, then this episode is for you.   TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:  Getting to know Simone Douglas (03:40) Dissecting the role of a Fix-It specialist (07:04) How personal reflection can positively impact an organisation's business culture (09:14) How Simone took over and scaled The Duke of Brunswick Hotel (10:06) Why Simone decided to go gluten-free with her pub (11:00) The evolution of the social media space (14:37) Simone's thoughts on new social media platforms (18:30) How Simone balances social media usage and family life (21:26) Dissecting the world of BNI (23:56) How Simone successfully runs her businesses while taking care of her team (28:21) Top 5 tips for upcoming leaders (30:55) Connect with Simone Douglas  https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonedouglassocialmediaaok/ (Simone's LinkedIn) https://socialmediaaok.com.au/author/simone-douglas/ (Check out Simone's Website) https://www.amazon.com.au/Seriously-Social/dp/0648666727 (Simone's latest book) Connect with Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous) Conversations Guide www.madeformore.com.au/26

Breaking a bone or experiencing a severe cold can make life a little unbearable. Fortunately, a doctor's appointment later, you're practically good to go. However, with spiritual matters, it gets a little complicated than that. Firstly, most of us don't even acknowledge that we're hurting, which makes seeking help even harder. This is mostly because spiritual and mental health issues are often shamed and ridiculed.    Deep down, we all know we aren't immune to life's lemons. Thus, whenever unforeseen things happen, our weaknesses are usually compromised, making us vulnerable. Vulnerability generates fear, which is why most people would rather suffer than seek help.   Of the thousands of people trying to find themselves, only a few manage to do so, and even fewer openly share how they did it. With us today is Jared Schuster, a holistic life coach who spent years learning from Yogis and Shamans, all in the hope of finding himself. We talk about spiritual healing, Ecuadorian healing ceremonies, and how to find your life's purpose.      Topics We Discussed Include Getting to know Jared Schuster (02:16) Why money doesn't necessarily guarantee happiness (06:50) Jared's life-changing encounter with traditional healing ceremonies (10:25) Jared's deepest learnings from his time in Ecuador (11:40) Analyzing the different kinds of healing ceremonies (13:40) Jared's approach to life after leaving Ecuador (15:10) How Jared implemented healing teachings into his everyday life (16:22) The link between spiritual healing and self-compassion (19:48)  The importance of communication and connecting with our feelings (23:30) Dissecting Jared's manifestation course (26:16)  RESOURCES MENTIONED Jared's https://www.sparksofconsciousness.com/ (Website) Jared's https://www.instagram.com/sparks_of_consciousness/ (Instagram) Check out Jared's https://www.sparksofconsciousness.com/offerings (self-guided masterclass) Connect with Jared via https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredsschuster/ (Linkedin)   CONNECT WITH ALLY NITSCHKE Madeformore.com.au Connect with me on LinkedIn Connect with me on Instagram and https://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore (Facebook) Subscribe to my https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ (Youtube) channel Get a copy of our' https://www.subscribepage.com/s8b0h0_copy2 (Crush It Daily' Planner) Get our https://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Courageous Conversations Guide) www.madeformore.com.au/25

Every year, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and Self-Care Day, yet it takes tragedies before people can talk about mental health. Unfortunately, the stigma surrounding mental health issues means that millions of people worldwide suffer in silence due to the fear of being shamed. The pandemic might have highlighted the need to have meaningful discussions about mental health, but there is still more to be done. With this in mind, leaders need to adopt a new leadership style where they embrace vulnerability and create safe spaces where team members can be open about their mental health.  Nonetheless, the first step towards a happy and healthy workplace is by focusing on self-care. Self-care is vital for building resilience towards life's stressors that can sometimes be overwhelming. When you take steps to care for your mind and body, you'll be better equipped to live your best life. With us today is Rosie Bartlett, founder of Mindseye Training and a principal master instructor with over 13 years experience in the mental health space. We discuss how mental health affects productivity, the importance of self-care, and how to create happy and healthy workplaces.     Getting to know Rosie (02:05) Defining mental health First-Aid (04:17) How to create and develop happy and healthy workplaces (06:07) How mental health care has evolved over time (07:05) How the pandemic shaped our approach to mental care (09:50) The link between mental health and your team's productivity (10:52) Why happy and healthy workplaces are more productive (14:06) The future of happy and healthy workplaces (16:28) First-Aid protocols when dealing with mental care (19:39) Rosie's go-to self-care regime (21:49) Why leaders need to have a self-care system (25:29) The importance of practicing self-care (26:58) Defining boundaries from a self-care perspective (27:50) Rosie's tip 5 tips (29:40) www.madeformore.com.au/24 Connect With Rosie Bartlett Rosie Bartlett'shttps://www.mindseyetraining.com.au/ ( Website ) Connect with Rosie on https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-bartlett-38419b54/ (LinkedIn)  Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au/ (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ (LinkedIn) Connect with me on https://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore (Instagram) and https://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore (Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide)

Have you ever asked yourself what the more successful companies do differently that makes them so successful? Is it their market understanding, their customer focus, or maybe a visionary growth strategy? Yes, all these factors can play a part in a company's fortunes, but one thing makes all the difference. We know that they don't develop innovative ideas by a stroke of good luck because luck is not guaranteed.  The one thing that makes them win consistently and attract the best talent is cultivating a culture of innovation. They build frameworks within their teams that support consistent strategic and creative thinking. They understand that every new day packs new problems that require different problem-solving techniques. Unfortunately, only a small proportion of organisations are giving their employees room to be creative, and even fewer are cultivating a culture of innovation. That's why we are pleased to have with us today Marque Kabbaz, an industry leader in the strategic and creative thinking space. We talk about building a culture that promotes innovation, the evolution of design thinking, and how innovation is slowly taking over our everyday lives.   Topics we Discussed Include: Getting to know Marque Kabbaz (03:35) Resilience in the creative industry (06:20) Combining creative and strategic thinking to develop creative problem-solving skills (12:15) Innovation as a mindset (15:45) Building a culture of innovation (18:15) Why forward-thinking Organisations are prioritizing innovation (21:00) How Isobar stands out through startup accelerated thinking (22:11) How innovation is slowly creeping into every aspect of our lives (30:10) Dissecting Marque's BCII program at UTS (32:25) The evolution of design thinking (36:08) Top 5 tips for leaders and upcoming leaders (37:25) Connect with Marque Kabbaz on https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquejk/ ( LinkedIn) Connect With Ally Nitschke http://www.madeformore.com.au (Madeformore.com.au) Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-leadership/ ( LinkedIn) Connect with me onhttps://www.instagram.com/ally.madeformore ( Instagram) andhttps://www.facebook.com/ally.madeformore ( Facebook) Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzPxo5P5XTBcKvQyUQEpyQ ( YouTube) channel Get ourhttps://www.madeformore.com.au/ ( Courageous Conversations Guide) www.madeformore.com.au/23

Today's guest joins me to discuss using Empathy in the workplace. Madhavi Parker, Managing Director of Positive Minds Australia, psychologist, multi-published author, and all round incredible person; discusses the importance of empathy, how to practice empathy, and what it actually means to show empathy to others. Empathy is a necessary skill in today's environment. whether you're a leader of people, leading a business, or even your family. Being able to show empathy to others is the quickest way to diffuse conflict, and connect with others. You can check out the details of the show in the shownotes here, and where to find Madhavi and her work. www.madeformore.com.au/22

And we're back for a cracking 2021. After a successful season 1 and launch of the Made For More podcast, we're giving you more of what you asked for. Don't forget to subscribe so you're updated each week with new episodes on Courage Building, and of course guest interviews with some of the best in the business from around the globe. As always, reach out to podcast@madeformore.com.au to be featured or submit your question for our Q&A episode. If you want to check out and listen to past episodes, you can find everything you need at www.madeformore.com.au/podcast

In a world full of anxiety and stress, leaders are increasingly short of options for boosting work engagement. The interesting part, however, is that these leaders are ignoring one of the most underutilized and undervalued tools to boost office engagement- humor. As a stress buster, most psychologists believe that humor is the opposite of stress. An important thing to note is that humor is not primarily used as an office stress reliever but as an engagement tool.   Using your sense of humor is not all about telling jokes; it's about saying the right words at the right time to the right people. The harder you try to be funny, the more likely your joke will end up falling flat.  Being happy is important. Since you are more likely to spend more time at work than at home, being happy at work is even more important. If you are planning to incorporate humor into your workspace, no need to worry as today we've got a professional humor monger, Ally Nitschke, with us. Ally discusses how to effectively use humor in the workplace, identifying where to draw the line and how non-humorous people can be funny.   TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE: Getting to know Kate Burr (01:58) Starting her own business (03:03) Becoming a humor coach (04:30) From survival mode to service mode (07:03) Humor in the workplace (08:33) How to boost message reception through humor (10:30) Focusing on people's feelings (10:44) The science behind the benefits of laughter (12:10) How non-humorous people can become funny (15:06) Humor in the business context (15:58) Why jokes are the worst way to be funny (16:53) How frequently should a leader add humor into the workplace? (18:30) The different parts of humor (19:26) Why relevance is as important as the joke itself (20:45) How humor works (22:01) Being funny is a virtual team (24:37) Top 5 tips to help you boost our humor (26:48) How to use memes and YouTube clips in your daily tasks (27:50) Fill up on Funny (28:33) Using humor for attention, engagement, and connection (29:30) Humour Booster: 5 steps to use humour for engagement in you day www.kateburr.com.au/gift to download the shownotes, check out www.madeformore.com.au/19

In an already uniquely stressful year, many people are trying to redefine the word normal to fit their current situations. Although some people find themselves struggling with their emotions and channeling their energy to more meaningful objectives, others are already creating opportunities for themselves.  The fact of the matter is that not everybody can be great, but everybody can make an impact. That idea that everybody thinks is crazy has every chance of being the next big thing. It doesn't matter what people say, and it also doesn't matter what times we're in; all that matters is that you believe in your idea and are actually willing to put in the hard work. Always remember, miracles will only find you when you're in action.         While most people only dream about being a Fortune 500 executive, today's guest, Tony Loyd, has been there, and he's here to tell us how he continues to inspire lives through his projects while juggling all the different roles he continues to hold. If you're feeling all the feels or are struggling to make an impact, this episode is definitely for you.  TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE: Getting to know Tony Loyd (02:18) Feeling all the feels (03:10) How to channel your energy to things that matter (05:05) How a crisis can create an opportunity (05:19) Hold tight to the vision but let the form be flexible (05:55) Where to channel your energy to (07:370 Importance of having self-care (08:05) Success leaves clues (09:48) How to recognize your strengths (11:50) Strategizing your actions (13:25) Miracles find you when you're in action (13:50) How your social environment may be stopping you from moving forward (15:28) Mastering mindset and emotions (15:49) Finding your purpose (18:40) Bringing purpose and meaning to the important part of your life (19:50) Pay attention to the heartbreak (21:25) You don't need to be great to make an impact (23:08) Lots of problems equal lots of opportunities to find a solution (23:42) Introducing Tony's book (24:42) Crazy ideas give birth to crazy impacts (26:20) Top 5 Tips (28:45) Why you need to lift the underrepresented voices (28:53) www.madeformore.com/18