Podcast appearances and mentions of mel kettle

Hello, podcast listeners -- do we have a fun episode for you today! If you've ever struggled with stress or burnout while trying to lead with purpose, you will appreciate everything Mel Kettle has to say on the subject. Mel is an author, podcaster, and highly sought-after speaker and trainer whose clients include leaders, teams and organizations that want to achieve real connection and sustained engagement. At the heart of everything Mel does is a commitment to self-leadership. She has an overarching belief that we need to lead ourselves first before we can lead others. This view came after she survived the debilitating effects of work-related loneliness, stress and burnout in her late 20s, and was reinforced when she had a life-threatening melanoma in her early-40s. In her spare time, Mel loves to cook, go to the beach, dance around the house and read crime thrillers.In this episode, Nicole and Mel talk about:[00:05:44] How Mel learned the hard way to prioritize herself in work and life[00:19:48] How it's important to trust your leaders, but also to trust yourself[00:32:48] How the modern workforce is increasingly based on the quality of our relationships[00:36:21] How being self-aware can seriously impact your healthMel's website: www.melkettle.comMel's books:Fully Connected https://a.co/d/00A8gz1The Social Association https://a.co/d/fjSt1xYAlso mentioned in this episode:Vendetta by Sarah Barrie https://a.co/d/cOu5wWtTraction by Gino Wickman https://a.co/d/1GPBgEwThe Likeability Factor by Tim Sanders https://a.co/d/j0zU8saThanks for listening, and please take a minute to like, comment and subscribe to Build a Vibrant Culture podcast!

From bold decisions to the essential art of saying 'no,' this latest podcast conversation with Mel Kettle dives into the courage needed to lead yourself and others effectively so you can find your joy in life.  Discover why self-leadership is needed before leading others, and how setting healthy boundaries and communicating them effectively, even in the most challenging environments, is a core element to this. Plus listen to Mel's insights on how aligning your core values and priorities can empower you to make tough decisions, and allow you to communicate them with clarity and compassion.   Mel Kettle is an internationally recognised expert at fully connected leadership and communication, and works with leaders and teams to help them create real connection and sustained engagement through her strategy workshops and Connected Leaders program. She is the host of the podcast, This Connected Life, and author of two books, including the best-selling Fully Connected.  What you will learn in this episode: The power of saying 'no' and changing your mind How to lead yourself before leading others The importance of self-awareness, motivation, and self-care Strategies for setting and communicating healthy boundaries How to handle difficult conversations with clarity and compassion The role of trust in effective leadership Finding joy and gratitude in everyday life Resources: Discover Victoria Rennoldson's global leader communication coaching: https://culturecuppa.com/leaders-and-managers/ Discover Victoria Rennoldson's team communication and cultural intelligence training: https://culturecuppa.com/leaders-and-managers/ Find Victoria Rennoldson online: https://culturecuppa.com/ Connect with Victoria Rennoldson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson/ Visit Mel Kettle's website: https://www.melkettle.com/ Mel Kettle's books: https://www.melkettle.com/books/ Listen to Mel Kettle's Podcast: https://www.melkettle.com/podcast Connect with Mel Kettle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melkettle/ Connect with Mel Kettle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melkettle/ Connect with Mel Kettle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/melkettle Sign up to receive future episodes of the podcast as soon as they are released: https://culturecuppa.com/get-free-insights/ Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson/ Email me: victoria@culturecuppa.com Website: https://culturecuppa.com/

Did you know that a significant number of women leave the workforce due to symptoms of perimenopause and menopause? While research in Australia is limited, the condition is conservatively estimated to cost organisations about $5 billion annually. Dr Lucy chats today with Mel Kettle who is an expert on business leadership and communication. She has a special interest in helping women and organisations better understand the impact of menopause in the workplace and how organisations can better support menopausal women at work. This not only benefits women but saves the companies hundreds of thousands of dollars and retains years and years of corporate knowledge. For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers: https://www.rlmedicine.com/ Episode, show notes & transcript: https://www.rlmedicine.com/menopause-and-the-workplace Menopause Checklist: https://www.rlmedicine.com/checklist Connect with Mel: Website: www.melkettle.com Instagram: @melkettle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris & Filly are joined with Mel Kettle, a trusted mentor in the leadership space. I've been reading Mel's book Fully Connected: How Great Leaders Prioritise Themselves, Reclaim Their Energy & Find Joy recently, and asked Mel onto the show as I love her approach to putting the self first, in order to change the way that leaders lead and company cultures “do work”. This will be a great listen if you're a leader or employee stuck in toxic busy-ness, and yearning for a new way of being. About Mel Kettle Mel Kettle is a food loving, book reading, beach goer who lives on the Sunshine Coast, in Queensland Australia. She is a trusted mentor to executives and leaders and a highly sought-after speaker and trainer on leadership communication and menopause at work. After surviving the debilitating effects of work-related loneliness, stress and burnout in her late 20s, Mel believes self-leadership is essential for creating real connection and sustained engagement. This belief forms the foundation of her two main programs Connected Leaders and Thriving Leaders. Mel has twice (2022 and 2023) been recognised by leadersHum as one of the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership, one of only seven Australians on the list. She is the author of two books, the best-selling Fully Connected and The Social Association, and host of the podcast This Connected Life. In today's episode, Mel talks to Chris & Filly about: Burning out in her late 20's as a people pleaser in a toxic “go hard, or go home” corporate environment, and the big life changes she made to heal from body burnout How did this experience shaped the way Mel now work with leaders, emphasising self-awareness & self-care as the main priority & to prevent body burnout Why putting yourself first is so hard How to start connecting with yourself and discovering what lights you up Creating better boundaries Perimenopause in the workplace Show Note Links: Check out Mel's “Signs You Need Better Boundaries Checklist” Learn more about Mel & her work here Take Chris & Filly's Ending Body Burnout Assessment here Check out how you can work with Chris & Filly Functional Medicine here Disclaimer: This Ending Body Burnout Show podcast and any information, advice, opinions or statements within it do not constitute medical, health care or other professional advice, and are provided for general information purposes only. All care is taken in the preparation of the information in this Podcast. Chris & Filly Functional Medicine does not make any representations or give any warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose. This Podcast and any information, advice, opinions or statements within it are not to be used as a substitute for professional medical, psychology, psychiatric or other mental health care or natural medicine health care. Chris & Filly Functional Medicine recommends you seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Inform your doctor of any changes you may make to your lifestyle and discuss these with your doctor. Do not disregard medical advice or delay visiting a medical professional because of something you hear in this Podcast. To the extent permissible by law Chris & Filly Functional Medicine and the Ending Body Burnout Show Podcast will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of the information being inaccurate or incomplete in any way and for any reason. No part of this Podcast can be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form without the prior permission of Chris & Filly Functional Medicine.

Episode 130 is with Mel Kettle, author of "The Social Association" and "Fully Connected'. TALKING POINTS Not only do you give feedback down, you give it across and you give it up as well. Giving feedback is one skill set, while how to receive feedback is just as important. When you hear the word feedback, how do you react? “Feedback” is one of those words that can be polarizing and cause panic. I encourage leaders to create a culture of conversation within their organization so that they never have to use the word feedback. How do I have a conversation with my manager who doesn't listen? If you don't have a trusted relationship with your manager, then that's going to be a difficult conversation. What do you do when you're on the receiving end of that difficult conversation? Mel Kettle has a five-step feedback framework. CONTACT MEL KETTLE https://www.melkettle.com/ hello @ melkettle.com (no spaces) LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/melkettle/ === SPEED READING ACADEMY with Speed Reading trailblazer, Nina Sunday. Under pressure to get through tons of reading that just keeps pouring in? Are you a 'knowledge worker' having to read reports or keep up to date with changing information in your industry? (Legislation changes, product knowledge). Or a student with too much to read in the time available? Go to https://www.brainpowertraining.com/go Use promo code NINASUNDAY for 50% off. How To double or triple (or better) your reading rate or better WithOUT loss of comprehension. 6 x self-paced, step-by-step modules over 2 hours 30 minutes. ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY Connect with Nina Sunday on LinkedIn HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/ You can suggest a guest, ask a question, make a comment, subscribe to Nina's newsletter, "Second Curve Thinking". To subscribe to Nina Sunday's personal blog go to https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/ and scroll to bottom of the page to register.   To learn more about face-to-face training programs with Nina Sunday or one of her experienced Facilitators from Brainpower Training Pty Ltd in Australia Pacific, visit: https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/ To visit Nina Sunday's speaker site visit: https://www.ninasunday.com/ You can request a proposal for Nina Sunday to speak at your conference Australia Pacific and globally on either: Psychological Safety, and Psychosocial Hazards To Avoid Rookie Mistakes New Leaders Make Second Curve Thinking: Change Before You Have To Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is with Mel Kettle, an executive mentor, speaker and trainer for leadership, communication, and menopause in the workplace. Together we explore finding your way into occupations and career paths, choosing what your priorities are in different chapters of your life, what we can do to set boundaries, prevent burnout, and make workplaces easier for women going through menopause. We are both passionate about making workplaces and organisations healthier and open to conversations that benefit for everyone, and that passion is shining through strong in this invigorating episode! Mentioned in this episode: Sign up to our newsletter for more tips at https://www.happiness-hive.com. Connect with Catherine here: https://www.facebook.com/happinesshive1 https://www.instagram.com/happinesshive/ https://happiness-hive.com/ You can connect with Mel Kettle here: https://www.melkettle.com/ https://www.instagram.com/melkettle/ https://www.facebook.com/MelKettleBiz https://www.linkedin.com/in/melkettle/ This podcast episode was produced by Hannah Wardrobe, Virtual Assistant for Happiness Hive.

In this episode Self Care Challenge inspired episode, Liz and Jesse are joined by Mel Kettle. Liz searched high and low for someone to help us understand how kindness can impact the workplace. Mel is a strategic leadership consultant who helps business and organisational leader to develop greater connection. Mel also hosts a podcast called “This Connected Life” where she interviews leaders from across many industries. Mel's Five Things: What does it mean to be kind? Kindness is an antidote to loneliness. The impact of kindeness. How being kind can make you healthier. Why should we be encouraging a kindness culture at work?

In this session, we dive into an enriching conversation with Mel Kettle, an internationally recognized thought leader in fully connected leadership and communication. Mel joins us to explore the vital topic of self-leadership in the world of association professionals. As we chat, Mel shares valuable insights and practical tips to enhance self-leadership skills specific to our association industry. Join us as we uncover how self-leadership fosters personal and professional growth, aids in navigating change, and offers success stories. Stay tuned for actionable takeaways that will empower your journey in association land.

In this episode, Mel Kettle discusses perimenopause with Mia and Dinah and its impact on mental load, productivity, and life admin. Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, marked by hormonal changes and various symptoms. It can last for a significant period of time, during which women may experience changes in their menstrual cycle, hot flushes, night sweats, and other physical symptoms. However, what is often not discussed are the cognitive symptoms, such as brain fog, increased anxiety, and short-term memory loss. Get tips for navigating this transition.Resources The Art of Adulting Mel Kettle's website Australasian Menopause Society Dr. Jen Gunter's book "The Menopause Manifesto" Dr. Jen Gunter's Instagram: @DrJenGunter Lara Bryden's book "Hormone Repair Manual" "Not My Mother's Menopause" podcastFor the full shownotes, head to Life Admin Life Hacks. Subscribe to our Momentum newsletterFollow the latest tips and hacks on: Instagram Facebook LInkedIn

On this episode, I have Mel Kettle back and we are chatting about all things boundaries and how to actually keep them.Why?Because as business owners this is super important! We understand the concept of creating a boundary - I mean you only have to open Instagram to see this word appearing everywhere. But how do you actually keep them when you have a full plate?And what is the benefit of ensuring you do keep them!Mel Kettle is an internationally recognised expert at 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.Mel believes self-leadership is essential creating real connection and sustained engagement. She loves her work, her husband and life in general. She is a food loving, book reading, beach goer who lives on the Sunshine Coast.She is the host of podcast This Connected Life and author of two books, the best-selling Fully Connected and The Social Association.Resources:Order your signed copy of Fully Connectedwww.melkettle.comConnect with Mel on LinkedIn, Twitter, InstagramDOWNLOAD MY CONTENT PLANNER - https://becchappell.com.au/content-planner/Instagram @bec_chappellLinkedIn – Bec Chappell If you're ready to work together, I'm ready to work with you and your team.How to work with me:1. Marketing foundations and strategy consultation 2. Marketing Coaching/ Whispering for you a marketing leader or your team who you want to develop into marketing leaders3. Book me as a speaker or advisor for your organisation4. Get me on your podcastThis podcast has been produced and edited by Snappystreet Creative

If you've ever given more of your time, money or energy to an area of your life than you initially intended, it's likely that you breached your own boundary or never even had a boundary in the first place. When we continue to erode our own personal boundaries, we can lose our sense of self, which in turn can make it really hard to answer the question “Who am I, and what do I like?” Today's guest had that experience of hitting totally empty and burnt out. She then went on to rediscover herself and establish better boundaries creating a more fuelled up life. Mel Kettle is a trusted mentor to executives and leaders and a highly sought-after speaker and trainer on leadership communication and setting healthy boundaries. After surviving the debilitating effects of work-related loneliness, stress and burnout in her late 20s, Mel believes self-leadership is essential creating real connection and sustained engagement. We chat Experiencing burnout and its effects Exploring and setting boundaries in your life Doing the things you love and outsourcing the things you don't love.  Better Relationships We empower couples to create thriving relationships so that they can play all out in life, set big goals and put plans in place to actually achieve them. Better World Many research studies have shown that great relationships are associated with better health, greater happiness, and even a longer life. If more of us had thriving, healthy, happy romantic relationships, we know we would have a better world. That's why, every time someone works with us, via our partnership with Buy1Give1 we also help someone else in the world. Yep a stranger, someone you'll never meet.  Connect with Sammi & Nathan Jaeger Website - https://dateforever.com.au/ Instagram - Date Forever - https://www.instagram.com/dateforever/ Instagram - Fuelled Up Life - https://www.instagram.com/fuelled.up.life/ Instagram - Nath - https://www.instagram.com/nathjaeger/ Instagram - Sammi - https://www.instagram.com/sammisomewhere/ Connect with Mel Kettle Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melkettle Website - https://www.melkettle.com/ Books - https://www.melkettle.com/books LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melkettle/

The concept of "Fully Connected Leadership" has emerged as a guiding light for those who seek to navigate the challenges and opportunities of today's dynamic business world. Rooted in the principles of self-awareness, empathy, and fostering genuine human connections, “Fully Connected Leadership” embodies a holistic approach that not only drives organisational success but also nurtures the personal growth of leaders themselves. Join us as we delve into the world of this approach with Mel Kettle, a distinguished leadership communication specialist.  [00:34] - About Mel Kettle Mel is a leadership communication specialist. She is the author of a book titled, “Fully Connected.” Mel is also an internationally recognized expert in fully connected leadership and communication. She has been recognised as one of the top 200 biggest voices in leadership.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Episode Summary Mel Kettle is an internationally recognised thought leader on leadership communication and self-leadership. She is the author of two books, including the best selling Fully Connected. Who's your ideal client and what's the biggest challenge they face? What are the common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem? What is one valuable free action that our audience can implement that will help with that issue? What is one valuable free resource that you can direct people to that will help with that issue? What's the one question I should have asked you that would be of great value to our audience? When was the last time you experienced Goosebumps with your family and why? The Thriving Leaders Program Mel Kettle Books Get in touch with Mel: Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter Learn more about how Uwe helps in-demand professionals and their VIPs to enjoy Unshakeable Two-getherness in their relationship (plus more free time and zero guilt). Or when you feel you'd be interested in working together you can Book A Chat With Uwe

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 episode of the Jane Anderson Show, I'm so thrilled to interview an amazing lady, Mel Kettle. Mel Kettle is an internationally recognised expert in fully connected leadership and communication.   Mel is a trusted mentor to executives and leaders and a highly sought-after speaker and trainer. Her clients include leaders, teams and organisations that want to achieve real connection and sustained engagement.   At the heart of everything Mel does is a commitment to self-leadership. She has an over-arching belief that we need to lead ourselves first before we can lead others. This view came after she survived the debilitating effects of work-related loneliness, stress and burnout in her late 20s, and was reinforced when she had a life-threatening melanoma in her early-40s.    Mel also brings the unique educational combination of a Master of Business (Marketing) and a Master of Public Health, making her a valuable asset to clients including IRESS, Toll, Queensland Country Bank, ANZ, Westpac, the Local Government Association of Qld, Pharmacy Guild of Australia, IHC New Zealand, Arup and numerous universities and government agencies.   Mel's sub-speciality is helping women and organisations better understand the impact of menopause in the workplace. She has been a frequent podcast and radio guest talking about her experience and how organisations can better support menopausal women at work.    Mel has twice (2022 and 2023) been recognised by leadersHum as one of the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership, one of only seven Australians on the list.   Mel is the host of the podcast This Connected Life and the author of two books, the best-selling Fully Connected and The Social Association.    In her spare time, Mel loves to cook, go to the beach, dance around the house and read crime thrillers.  Visit www.melkettle.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I'm speaking with Mel Kettle author of Fully Connected. Everybody should strive for a meaningful and purposeful life. And if you don't know what gives you purpose over your whole life, that's completely fine. But find a reason to get out of bed tomorrow. And one of the things that I love recommending to people is go to bed thinking about something that you're going to do tomorrow. That is going to bring you joy, something that you're going to do tomorrow that is going to make you happy. And it might be a day filled with Excel spreadsheets. And my husband's an accountant. He loves Excel spreadsheets. He used to send me one every day of our financial position and I'm just like, ah, once a quarter is enough I don't share your love. But you know, maybe it's you're going out for dinner with a friend or maybe it's you're going to the beach or you know walking Chester for you. But think about what are you going to do tomorrow that's going to light you up so that you can go to bed thinking of something exciting, and you can go to bed with something to look forward to the next day. Because when we have things to look forward to and then we do them, that gives us such fulfilment and such personal satisfaction, and that makes us feel valued in our lives. And when we feel more valued, we have a better life. Mel Kettle background Mel Kettle is an internationally recognised thought leader in fully connected leadership and communication. At the heart of everything Mel does is a commitment to self-leadership. She has an over-arching belief that we need to lead ourselves first before we can lead others. Mel's sub-speciality is helping women and organisations better understand the impact of menopause in the workplace and she is the founder of the award-winning menopause blog, Just as Juicy (www.justasjuicy.com). In January 2022 Mel was recognised by leadersHum as one of the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership for 2022, one of only seven Australians on the list. Mel is the host of the podcast This Connected Life and the author of two books: The Social Association, published in 2018; and Fully Connected, published July 2022 This is what we talked about! Common communication challenges that individuals and organisations face and how to overcome them   The importance of having a conversation with your accountant about what you need.   What is a leader? What does work look like today?   Setting boundaries is an important aspect of personal growth and development in 2023. When setting boundaries, be clear on what it is.   Improving effective and active listening skills is crucial for individuals and organisations to enhance their communication.    Why it's important for leaders to engage in self-care.   The Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus said, It's not what happens to you; it's how you react to it that matters. Behaviour is inextricably linked to attitude. How do you let go of a negative attitude?   Don't let other people make you feel smaller.   How do you reassess and refresh your life?   Mel Kettle website https://www.melkettle.com/  Fully Connected and The Social Association Book. https://www.melkettle.com/books    Donna McGeorge  The 25-Minute Meeting The First 2 Hours  https://donnamcgeorge.com/books  From here, I suggest you join the Xero Mastermind group on Facebook for advanced conversations around the ecosystem. I suggest you subscribe to the informative Accounting Apps newsletter which gives you a great overview of the ecosystem space. It's available at https://HeatherSmithAU.COM. I encourage you to connect with me on LinkedIn and subscribe to the Cloud Stories podcast. 

Mel Kettle is a trusted mentor to executives and leaders and a highly sought-after speaker and trainer. Her clients include leaders, teams and organisations that want to achieve real connection and sustained engagement. At the heart of everything Mel does is a commitment to self-leadership. She has an over-arching belief that we need to lead ourselves first before we can lead others. This view came after she survived the debilitating effects of work-related loneliness, stress and burnout in her late 20s, and was reinforced when she had a life-threatening melanoma in her early-40s. Mel and I have known each other for years and always enjoy getting together to amplify our strengths - particularly on a podcast. I hope you get as much value out of this conversation as we did! This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I am joined by Mel Kettle, who is on a mission to prioritize self-care and challenge the myth of longer hours meaning more work, her journey leads her to discover the power of rest and its implications for her own and her team's effectiveness.In this episode, we chat through: 1. Discover the vital role self-leadership plays in achieving marketing success. 2. Recognize the benefits of rest and self-care in preventing burnout while increasing productivity. 3. Master the art of establishing workplace boundaries. 4. Create an energizing and calming workspace5. Detect early warning signs of burnout and learn how to take swift action for improved well-being.Mel Kettle is an internationally recognised expert at 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.Mel believes self-leadership is essential creating real connection and sustained engagement. She loves her work, her husband and life in general. She is a food loving, book reading, beach goer who lives on the Sunshine Coast. She is the host of podcast This Connected Life and author of two books, the best-selling Fully Connected and The Social Association. Resources:Order your signed copy of Fully Connected www.melkettle.com Connect with Mel on LinkedIn, Twitter, InstagramDOWNLOAD MY CONTENT PLANNER - https://becchappell.com.au/content-planner/Instagram @bec_chappellLinkedIn – Bec Chappell If you're ready to work together, I'm ready to work with you and your team.How to work with me:1. Marketing foundations and strategy consultation 2. Marketing Coaching/ Whispering for you a marketing leader or your team who you want to develop into marketing leaders3. Book me as a speaker or advisor for your organisation4. Get me on your podcastThis podcast has been produced and edited by Snappystreet Creative

What does it mean to be a fully connected leader?We're kicking off women's month with an all-female lineup for this month's episodes.Mel Kettle is an internationally recognized coach, mentor, speaker, facilitator and author. She works at the intersection of communication and leadership to help senior executives boards, business owners and leaders create real connections and sustained engagement so they can lead themselves. In doing so, they lead aligned teams and get cultures of belonging. Mel is committed also to helping women and organizations to better understand the impact of menopause in the workplace. Coming from a stressful corporate role that took a toll on her health, she decided to make small changes in her lifestyle by incorporating laughter into her daily routine, prioritizing her well-being before anything else, and setting boundaries to focus on things that truly matter. Mel talks about what it means to fully connect which starts with self-awareness - understanding your values, priorities and strengths. Next is self-care, which includes one's physical and mental well-being. Third is situational awareness; or the actions that one is taking to improve his/her lifestyle.Download this episode to know more about the impact of prioritizing oneself in leadership. Mel Kettle Social Media:Website: https://www.melkettle.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melkettle/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melkettle/Join us in our mission at The Leadership Project and learn more about our organization here. https://linktr.ee/mickspiersYou can purchase a copy of the Mick Spiers bestselling book "You're a Leader, Now What?" as an eBook or paperback at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZBKK8XV

What does it mean to be Fully Connected? On today's episode, Leadership communication expert Mel Kettle shares about her own journey of re-connecting to herself and how this led to her latest book. Mel works with leaders and teams to help them communicate with impact so they can achieve real connection and sustained engagement. After surviving the debilitating effects of work-related loneliness, stress and burnout in her late 20s, Mel believes self-leadership is essential to having a great life. She is the founder of the award-winning menopause blog, Just as Juicy, host of podcast This Connected Life and author of two books, Fully Connected and The Social Association. Join us for this insightful discussion about what connection really means and how you can find the ways to connect to yourself, and others.

Women in their forties and fifties are at the pinnacle of their careers. In today's episode, our guest – speaker and best selling author Mel Kettle, talks about the biggest challenges and one of the biggest reasons she believes we need to be talking more about menopause at work. A loss of confidence, or onset of anxiety can lead us to believe that we are suddenly incapable of doing our jobs. Or of getting that promotion or of applying for another job that may come with more responsibilities because of symptoms of menopause, such as brain fog, overwhelm and forgetfulness – not to mention the physical symptoms. This in turn means that organizations are losing huge opportunities to have vibrant, intelligent people doing the top jobs, and women are losing opportunities to set themselves up for the rest of their futures and their retirement by stepping away from the workplace  prematurely. Research that shows there's huge portions of women who either don't go for a promotion or who request for a demotion. Or who goes from full time to part-time or some other way of reducing their hours because they don't understand what's happening or they don't believe they can cope with having a big job and menopause at the same. Mel's latest book (which I can HIGHLY recommend to every single one of you!) Fully Connected, talks about the importance of learning  that our first responsibility is to care for ourselves. To make choices that are right for us, instead of what is right for others. With blurred boundaries between work and life, it can be difficult to find time for this. We've glorified being busy to become over-scheduled and over-committed and feel guilty about taking time for ourselves. Fully Connected is for women and leaders who want to take back ownership of their lives and reclaim their health and energy. On their terms. And it has BIG font, so it's easy to read!   Links and resources: You can learn more about Mel and get your copy of Fully Connected on her website melkettle.com or download your copy from Amazon. Join our free Hormone Hub Facebook Community - facebook.com/groups/thewellbalancedwoman You can follow The Hormone Hub podcast over on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon or wherever you're listening right now. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks! 

The menopause.It's not something you hear people talking about very often.Yet it affects 20% of the workforce. It's a big topic.Now, as a man, it's obviously not a topic I can discuss with any authority. But my guest, Mel Kettle, has written about this often and has a personal story on the topic.October 18th is World Menopause Day, so it seems like a good day to talk about this.In a recent article by Mel, she mentioned a report in which 83% of respondents said their work was negatively affected by menopause. “Nearly half said they considered retiring or taking a break from work when their menopausal symptoms were severe. And 60% ranked workplace support during menopause as ‘poor' or ‘below average'.”So, what can be done to help, especially for women running their own businesses? Well, Mel is here to help!​​Mel Kettle is an internationally recognised expert at fully connected leadership and communication. She works with leaders and teams that want to achieve real connection and sustained engagement. She is the best-selling author of Fully Connected and the host of the podcast This Connected Life. Download my live video confidence guide and get notified when I next go live → https://confident.live/subscribe (

How to reclaim your life from the hysterical demands of the modern workplace. If you feel like your job is grinding you into dust - you are not lone. An alarming percentage of us feel like our work is keeping our anxiety levels disturbingly high, keeping us from doing the things we love and spending quality time with the people we care about. Our work is knocking our lives out of shape. Sometimes it feels like we humans have taken a wrong turn somewhere along the way and we're following a path where priorities are completely out of whack - the important things are pushed to the side for the hysterical demands of the modern workplace. And often - and this is the worst bit - we accept it as just the way things are. And we struggle on. It's wrong and know it. My guest in this episode is Mel Kettle. Mel knows about a life knocked into the wrong shape as well as anyone. But she's done something about it. Her brand new book is called Fully Connected - How great leaders prioritise themselves, reclaim their energy and find joy.

In this episode, I chat with Mel Kettle, author of the book Fully Connected. Mel is a highly sought-after speaker and trainer. Her clients include leaders, teams and organisations that want to achieve real connection and sustained engagement. At the heart of everything Mel does is a commitment to self-leadership. She truly believes that we need to lead ourselves first before we can lead others. This became clear after she survived the debilitating effects of work-related loneliness, stress and burnout in her late 20s and later when she had a life-threatening melanoma in her early-40s.   Talking Points How Mel came to develop stress and burnout, and it changed the course of her life. What is different about leading in the post-pandemic workplace? Why are leaders less connected? What can we do to reconnect with self and others to be a better leader? The importance of adding self-care to your diary.   Links Other episodes to listen to Credible Communication for Leaders Book Fully Connected by Mel Kettle    Connect with Mel  https://www.melkettle.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/melkettle/ Connect with Lisa Evans LinkedIn Website

In this era of remote and hybrid work, the art of connection and communication has become more important than ever. This week's guest knows a thing or two about the topic. Mel Kettle is the author of two books, ‘Fully Connected' and ‘The Social Association', and she shares some little-known secrets on how to communicate effectively and the role that self-care plays in the equation. At a time when burnout is an all-too-real issue for so many business owners, Mel's advice is just what we need to hear.

"What if you were already there?"I started journalling on this prompt recently and it reminded me of the great questions we ask our clients, like "What does success look like?", "What would be different if this workshop/gig/project was a 10/10?"In this solo episode, I riff on my thoughts related to this question, and also just CHECK IN with all of you!  I also give a shoutout to Tim Guinea, Mel Kettle, Dr Maike Neuhaus and Petra Zink.Some cool things I share on the show:- Two by Tuesday mailout- Unghostable workshop in London- Leanne on Demand- Booked Out FacilitatorSupport the show

Amazingly, last week's episode was the 50th episode of The New Way podcast. This podcast gives me the opportunity to connect with thought leaders and to create space to think about new ideas, what's working now and the biggest opportunities in change management.This is the perfect time to reflect on the biggest lessons I have learnt from the past 50 episodes. I share the five biggest lessons for change leaders.Change is such a rich and exciting world at the moment - there is so much innovation and creativity. These lessons showcase the smart, switched-on people leading the way in this space and will be a huge help whether you're leading change, or supporting a leader of change.Previous episodes mentioned:#1:Ep 41: Justin BalaskiEp 34: Krishan Jogia#2:Ep 48: Steph ClarkeEp 49: Leanne Hughes#3:Ep 47: Mel Kettle#4:Ep 44: Colin BeattieEp 45: Melanie GibbonsEp 7: Solo episode#5:Ep 46 - Prof Karl TreacherEp 43 - Dr Kristy GoodwinConnect with me: Website:            https://www.everchange.com.au/LinkedIn:            https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatebyrne

How connected do your team and stakeholders feel to you and your change initiative?As the change leader, do you focus on creating connection with your team and impacted stakeholders?Why is creating ‘connection' even something we need to intentionally consider?Today on The New Way Podcast we're talking about how being a fully connected leader can help deliver your transformation program.My guest is Mel Kettle.  Mel is an expert on fully connected leadership and communication.  She works with leaders, teams and organisations that want to achieve real connection and sustained engagement.Mel is a speaker, podcast host and author, and her latest book ‘Fully Connected' has just come out.  And, as you're about to hear, Mel has a lot of cool insights to share about this idea of ‘connection' and why it's especially important for change leaders.You'll discover:Why thanking your team is more important than you thinkWhat it means to be ‘connect-able'The top traits of connected leadersWhether or not it's easier to create genuine connection in hybrid teamsMel also shares some really practical examples of unique ways leaders can create connection in their teams that made me laugh.This was such a fun and fascinating conversation.  Take a listen now!LINKS:Connect with me: Website:https://www.everchange.com.au/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatebyrne

About the book Are you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed?Do you feel like you have no time for yourself?Are you wondering how to regain your energy and find joy? Being a leader today is hard. We are pulled in so many directions, with big responsibilities and many livelihoods reliant on us. It may be surprising to learn that our first responsibility is to care for ourselves. To make choices that are right for us, instead of what is right for others. With blurred boundaries between work and life, it can be difficult to find time for this. We've glorified being busy to become over-scheduled and over-committed and feel guilty about taking time for ourselves. Fully Connected is for leaders who want to take back ownership of their lives and reclaim their health and energy. On their terms. When you figure out what lights you up and how to say no to what doesn't bring you joy, you become a better leader as you energise your co-workers, communicate with conviction and create a culture of belonging. In these pages Mel Kettle shares practical, simple and actionable ideas for you to increase your self-awareness, understand what motivates you and prioritise self-care so you can become a fully connected leader. Source: https://www.melkettle.com/store/p/fullyconnectedbook   About the author Mel is a trusted mentor to executives and leaders and a highly sought-after speaker and trainer. Her clients include leaders, teams and organisations that want to achieve real connection and sustained engagement. At the heart of everything Mel does is a commitment to self-leadership. She has an over-arching belief that we need to lead ourselves first before we can lead others. This view came after she survived the debilitating effects of work-related loneliness, stress and burnout in her late 20s, and was reinforced when she had a life-threatening melanoma in her early-40s. Mel also brings the unique educational combination of a Master of Business (Marketing) and a Master of Public Health, making her a valuable asset to clients including IRESS, Toll, Queensland Country Bank, ANZ, the Local Government Association of Qld, Pharmacy Guild of Australia, IHC New Zealand, Arup and numerous universities and government agencies.  Mel's sub-speciality is helping women and organisations better understand the impact of menopause in the workplace. She is the founder of the award-winning menopause blog, Just as Juicy (www.justasjuicy.com). She has been a frequent podcast and radio guest talking about her experience and how organisations can better support menopausal women at work. In January 2022 Mel was recognised by leadersHum as one of the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership for 2022, one of only seven Australians on the list. Mel is the host of podcast This Connected Life and the author of two books: The Social Association, published in 2018; and Fully Connected, due out in June 2022. In her spare time, Mel loves to cook, go to the beach, dance around the house and read crime thrillers. Source: https://www.melkettle.com/about Big idea #1 - Connect  The first section of the book is about connecting with yourself, but you need more than that to thrive.   If you're struggling, talk to a trusted friend, a colleague, or a doctor to help make some plans to change and regain control. To connect with yourself you need to get back control so that you feel like you have some level of agency about what is happening to you and around you.  To know when something isn't right, you need to be connected with yourself first to know what those signs of physical, emotional, and mental stress might be.  Ultimately if we don't start with leading and connecting with ourselves, it's going to be very hard to lead others.   Connecting with yourself is a leadership capability. It allows you to bring more energy to others rather than being an energy vampire to your team.   Big idea #2 - Prioritise Another big section of the book is about becoming more self-aware, self-motivated and prioritising self-care, which are the three elements of prioritising yourself.   Becoming self-aware is being present with your feelings, your fears, your wants, your needs, your values, your strengths, and your weaknesses. It's thinking about what it is that makes you tick and knowing when those things are out of whack and when to do something about them.   Self-motivation isn't just forcing yourself to do all the things you should do (it's not all about the green smoothies and 5am runs on the beach). It is about creating your own luck, and when you create your luck, you're taking responsibility for what you spend your time and energy on. Self-care is more than just an occasional spa day (although these are also good), it's about looking after ourselves every single day and looking after all aspects of our health every day. Rather than waiting till there's a problem or waiting for that one big holiday to rest. All of this will look different to everyone and you need to find ways to build your habits around that. Mel gives plenty of examples of different people and their ways of finding their version of self-awareness, self-motivation and self-care.   She also provides four very helpful foundation principles   being aware of your health and getting regular health checks etc.  getting the basics right. Eat, sleep, move, repeat.  creating clear boundaries and sticking to them.   doing something every day that brings you joy.   Big idea #3 - If not now, when? It feels kind of twee, but we do only get one go at this life.  If we're not building our habits, our resilience, our health, and generally being better connected to ourselves and with others we are going to find things much harder and much more stressful than they need to be. For leaders, this is essential and is the new expectation. We need to step up. To do that, you need to have a solid relationship with yourself in order to best role model and lead others. 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Do you want to take away the guess work of perimenopause and menopause, save yourself time and energy and ditch the shame? Working with me you learn what's happening to you physically, mentally and emotionally, why and what you can do about it. Go to stellarwomen.com.au/stellar-circle/ to find out more.Mel Kettle is an internationally recognised thought leader on fully connected leadership and communication. Mel is a trusted mentor to executives and leaders and a highly sought-after speaker and trainer. Her clients include leaders, teams and organisations that want to achieve real connection and sustained engagement. She is also the founder of the award-winning menopause blog, Just as Juicy (www.justasjuicy.com) and in January 2022 was recognised by leadersHum as one of the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership for 2022, one of only seven Australians on the list. How you can work with Mel: Mel Kettle - Leadership Communication Specialist Connect with Mel here:InstagramLinkedinWe talked about:First Women (book)The First Lady TV Series - Paramount+First Ladies documentary on SBS (based on the book) Mel's new book "Fully Connected" pre-order here Where to find Sonya:InstagramFacebookTake the Midlife QuizStellar Women WebsiteThank you for listening to my show! Join the fun on InstagramTake the Midlife QuizStellar Women Website

Mel Kettle believes communication is about connection and relationships, not technology. As a leader (or anyone really), if you want your communication to have conviction, you first need to make sure that you're fully connected to yourself.  It's also important within organizations to be clear on the common purpose of the organization... and that everyone has the same values. Ask value-based questions when hiring! We talk a lot about leadership and how we show up - if you work with or FOR people, this is the show for you. Our guest... Mel Kittle Mel is an expert at communication that earns trust. She understands how to create strategies that have immediate, meaningful impact. With more than two decades of experience in strategic communication and leadership and a unique educational combination of a Master of Business (Marketing) and a Master of Public Health, Mel is a valuable asset to leaders and teams that want achieve real connection and sustained engagement. Clients rave about Mel's sharp insight, her ability to simplify the complex and her capacity to mobilise people and ideas so they can increase their visibility and influence. Mel has been recognised in the leadersHum 2022 Power List of the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership. She is the host of podcast This Connected Life and author of The Social Association. Her second book Fully Connected is due out in mid-2022. Mel's book reco: "Together" by Dr. Vivek Murthy   We are "Making a Marketer"... in all ways. Check out episode 99 -- and please take a minute to follow, rate, & review us on your podcast platform of choice & get each ep. when it drops! https://bit.ly/mamITuneNEW ::: This episode is made possible by Powers of Marketing - emPOWERing amazing podcast experiences & online events ::: ** Our show music is provided by our GIFTED editor, MUSICIAN, Avri. Check out his song, "Too Close"! **

This week's #fromthevault episode is with the delightful Mel Kettle. I'm replaying it because I spoke to her recently, and it was a great reminder of how great she is at navigating the two roles of 1) Being an expert and 2) Being a facilitator.I got off the phone to her feeling invigorated - she asks superb questions, and has a wealth of experience. You'll get to hear all of that today! Mel Kettle is a communication and engagement expert, speaker, author, facilitator, trainer and mentor. We recorded this chat in Brisbane in 2019, and she threw down a video challenge on that show, which is even more relevant today.Click here for show notes.In this podcast we discuss her work with social media and how she prepares and plans for upcoming facilitation events. Mel was also lucky enough to attend Social Media Marketing world in 2019, and she shares what she learnt from that. We again discuss video - you can't escape the conversation around video these days! About today's guest: Mel KettleMel Kettle is an expert at communication that builds trust. She understands how to create strategies that have immediate, meaningful impact. Like baking a cake, it's essential to have the right ingredients to communicate with clarity, compassion and consistency.She has over two decades of experience in strategic communication and leadership and a unique educational combination of a Master of Business (Marketing) and a Master of Public Health.She has a podcast called This Connected Life, author of The Social Connection  Resources mentioned in this episode:Mel Kettle's websiteMel's book, 'The Social Association'Mel Kettle on InstagramSupport the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/leannehughes)

We're talking hybrid communication   My guest is communication expert and my good friend Mel Kettle. She told me that while many organisations have been much more intentional around the role of technology in this new world of hybrid working, many haven't thought as intentionally about their communication.   I give Mel a call to learn more about what we can do to communicate better in the new world of work.   Mel Kettle is an expert at communication that builds trust. She understands how to create strategies that have immediate, meaningful impact. With more than two decades of experience in strategic communication and leadership and a unique educational combination of a Master of Business (Marketing) and a Master of Public Health, Mel is a valuable asset to leaders and teams that want achieve real connection and sustained engagement.   Clients rave about Mel's sharp insight, her ability to simplify the complex and her capacity to mobilise people and ideas so they can increase their visibility and influence.   She is the host of podcast This Connected Life and author of The Social Association. Her second book Connected Leadership – Starts with You is due out in late-2021.   Connect with Mel Twitter - https://twitter.com/melkettle LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melkettle/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melkettle/ Connect With Shane Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/ or visit www.shanemhatton.com to learn more about his work.

Mel Kettle talks to peopleHum about managing the plurality of experience. Listen to the entire episode to know more. If you like the podcast, please follow the channel, so we could keep producing more content like this!

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “I would love to have people talk more openly about Menopause - especially in the workforce” ___ Mel Kettle is an expert at communication that builds trust. She understands how to create strategies that have immediate, meaningful impact. Mel has more than two decades of experience in strategic communication and leadership, gained by working with commercial, government and not for profit organisations. Mel works with CEOs, leaders and teams to help them become more connected in an increasingly disconnected world. She is a sought after thought leader, speaker, mentor and facilitator who helps her clients create stronger relationships with their workforce,customers and investors Mel is also the host of the podcast - “This Connected Life”  and author of “The Social Association.” Her second book - “Connected Leadership–Starts with You” - will be available very soon. I met Mel at a ‘not conference’ called SPACE when I spoke on the topic It’s Okay Not To Have Kids. In the Q&A at the end of my talk, Mel shared some of her own experiences around having a childfree life and we bonded from there. Mel and I talked about the Australasian Menopause Society and you can find them here - https://www.menopause.org.au/. And Mel referenced a CIPD (UK) report, which you’ll find here;- https://www.cipd.co.uk/Images/menopause-guide-for-people-managers_tcm18-55548.pdf A great menopause reference site is www.justasjuicy.com Some background info here https://www.justasjuicy.com/managing-your-menopause-at-work/   Connect and find out more about Mel here;- Mel’s ‘This Connected Life’ podcast can be found here: www.melkettle.com/podcasts Instagram: @melkettle Twitter: @melkettle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melkettle/   And for more information about the Wabi Sabi Series, please find us here:- https://wabisabiseries.com/ Instagram @thewabisabiseries Facebook @thewabisabiseries If you have a burning topic you’d love society to talk more about, or know someone who’d be great to come on our podcast, drop us a line at hello@wabisabiseries.com

Small Biz Buzz hosts Crystal Heuft and Scott Martineau are joined by Mel Kettle of Mel Kettle and Associates, who is a Communication Specialist whose area of expertise is helping people connect.     “I work with clients so that they can get a clear understanding of how to connect with compassion, with conviction,” said Kettle. “I help people communicate so they connect and engage with their people. Whether it’s their people, their workforce, their customers, their stakeholders, their investors, their volunteers or whoever else they need to have that strong relationship with.” She also has a podcast called This Connected Life where she discusses what’s important when it comes to connection and her audience, as well as welcoming many guests. “Probably 50% of my episodes are guest interviews where I talk to leaders about how they stay connected with their people so that they can achieve the outcomes that they want to achieve both personally and professionally,” Kettle said. Kettle believes that connecting starts with yourself. You need to have that self-connection piece and you need to be comfortable and competent with who you are and to look after yourself physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. If you don't do that, then you're never going to present your best self as a leader to your workforce or to your client base, which is what many people forget when it comes to connection.   Kettle also provides insights on what small businesses can do to connect to their audience, their family, and themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown and what they should be doing to anticipate permanent changes in the workforce for the future. Click play for more.

For this special episode, I sent out a request to a number of my facilitation, training and Learning and Development business owner friends and a bunch of them graciously agreed to help out. I asked them, “What's the one thing you wish you knew when you started your facilitation business?” Reminder: It's your last chance to become a founding member of Show.Up: A community for consultants, facilitators and trainers who want to score amazing opportunities (but don't know how to market themselves with ease...yet!). Visit https://www.leannehughes.com/invitation for more details! Click here to access show notes and contact details for every guest contributor. A big THANK YOU to everyone who contributed this show (in order of appearance) Dr Annette Coy, Cameron Fee, Jane Anderson, Tom Scantlebury, Nadja Petranovskaja, Chris Huet, Murray Guest, Kirsty Lewis, Mel Kettle, Michael Bungay Stanier, Jason Knight, Ingrid Thompson, Sarah McVanel, Bill Jarrard, Petra Zink, Jenny Blake, Nikki McMurray, Angela Henderson, Michael J Conseulos, Christine Burych and Myriam Hadnes.Shhh... I'm releasing 5 secret podcast episodes over 5 days to help you book out your facilitation business, BUT you need to register to get access.Head on over to bookedoutfacilitator.comSupport the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/leannehughes)

Want to be seen as the best candidate for your next CEO role? Want your brand to stand out? Want to build trust with your consumers? Want to build engagement with your staff? The magic solution is Connected Leadership - how to create connections through a personal communication plan. Connected Leadership expert Mel Kettle walks us through key components of building a digital presence that builds trust and credibility.

Want to be seen as the best candidate for your next CEO role? Want your brand to stand out? Want to build trust with your consumers? Want to build engagement with your staff? The magic solution is Connected Leadership - how to create connections through a personal communication plan. Connected Leadership expert Mel Kettle walks us through key components of building a digital presence that builds trust and credibility.

I asked Mel to come on the show because she was a guest on another show I host, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s podcast, and in my research I was struck by how much content marketing Mel creates around her business and figured she would have some great insights to share with us. Mel describes her work as “helping people be better at doing business with people by strengthening relationships”. Mel says she helps people identify who they need to have relationships with, who their stakeholders are, what the messages are they need to get out to those stakeholders, and then craft and deliver those messages. In a past life, Mel worked in a government department but was frustrated by the work and not enjoying it; in some part due to the highly political environment. Mel figured a move to part-time would help but her request was rejected - the head of HR couldn’t understand why a woman with no children would want to work part-time! That was in 2006 and, so, she resigned and she hasn’t looked back. Mel largely delivers strategy facilitation, workshops, and does lots of speaking. Mel works with CEO’s, and other senior leaders, and leadership teams, mostly in large non-profit and member-based organisations as well as organisations in the financial sector. You can find out more about Mel at www.melkettle.com or connect with her on LinkedIn here. Enjoy.

Episode thirty-seven of the Presentation Boss Podcast and we loved our interview with today's guest, Mel Kettle. We met Mel through the podcasting community and have had the pleasure of meeting up with her at a few events where she's always great fun to chat with. This episode is a wonderful conversation about communicating, the importance of connecting with others, and the possibilities that present themselves when we show up as our true selves.A quick note. For whatever reason, the audio quality in this episode is varied and lower than we generally achieve. However, Mel's insight and thoughts are super valuable and worth sharing (thankfully she speaks super clearly) so we fixed it as much as possible afterwards. We do thank you for your understanding with this grainy-er episode

The changes of greater society; changes in generations, technology, and media are reshaping the business landscape as we once knew it. We are being challenged to rethink what we do, how we behave, how we communicate, how we relate to others, and how we will operate as leaders and businesses into the future. Leadership styles are changing from ‘tell’ to ‘engage’, with leadership now about inspiring and becoming truly authentic and the importance of connectedness to ourselves and each other is a necessity and a key part of building high-performing teams. In this episode, we talk about connectedness and the important role it plays in leadership with Mel Kettle, Communication Strategist. Mel helps leaders, teams, and organisations become more connectable. Recognised as a thought leader in her field, Mel provides tailored solutions through consulting, speaking, and mentoring so her clients improve how they connect, communicate, and collaborate.

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Mel Kettle, who is a communication and engagement coach, author of the book The Social Association and host of the This Connected Life Podcast. Mel is all about connection, communication and collaboration. She works with CEOs, leaders and teams to help them better communicate and collaborate (online AND offline) to achieve better relationships, revenue and results. Mel is a facilitator, trainer, speaker, author and mentor who provides practical advice that achieves results while having some fun! In our discussion, Mel talked to me about: Communicating with people so we connect with them and make them feel valued How to control technology, so it doesn't control us, yet still get all the benefits it provides Saving time by repurposing your content and at the same time providing valuable information to your audience Listen to the podcast to find out more. Show Notes and Blog The Podcasts

What does it mean to connect authentically? It can sometimes be confusing as authenticity is one of those words a lot of people use – and often overuse. I think it's one of those concepts we recognise when it's really obviously there – or not there! The Cambridge English Dictionary defines it as “the quality of being real or true”. Brené Brown tells us that “authenticity is a collection of choices we have to make every day. It's about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.” How often do we truly do this? One of the side effects of being authentic is that it helps build trust. Why is trust important? My friend Jane Anderson, in her excellent book Trusted, reminds us that trust is essential to a cohesive society. It holds cultures together and it helps maintain order. According to the Edelman Trust Barometer, the level of trust Australian place in government, industry and our leaders right now is quite low. With disruption being a constant challenge for organisations today, trust is essential if leaders are to build and maintain strong relationships with their workforce and their customers. How we can connect authentically: Be real – show your true self, whether this is as an individual or as a brand. Know your values and what you stand for and share them In 1676 Sir Isaac Newton said “If I have seen a little further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants.” We all get ideas from others. Two of my mentors, Matt Church and Peter Cook, regularly remind me that great leaders attribute their ideas with honour. And in if you're wondering, the earliest recorded reference is of this quote by 12th-century theologian John of Salisbury in his treatise on logic, Metalogicon (1159) in which he references philosopher Bernard of Chartres saying that, “we stand like dwarfs on the shoulders of giants.” And no, I've not read it, a google search told me. Which is part of my point. It's super easy these days to find the source of quotes and stories for attribution. Do what you promise – if you promise service excellence then respond to emails, tweets and Facebook and other social media mentions. Your customers expect this! Listen to your audience and be responsive – don't just talk at them. Engage with them on social media, encourage them to converse with you, acknowledge and act on criticisms – even if it's just a simple “thank you for your feedback”. Be honest about your products and services. If you're a service provider, don't accept a client if you don't have the time to do the work and do it well, if you have a product fail, let people know. In the news today I've read that The Volkswagen Group and Audi have settled two major Australian class actions relating to their global diesel emissions scandal. Friends I know who have been involved in this have said they will never trust Volkswagen again – despite it having been a trusted brand for years, and the reason they bought their VWs in the first place. If you make a mistake, OWN IT. If you don't know the answer to a question, admit it. Recently I undertook some professional development. Most of it was excellent, but the speaker came undone at the end when he opened up the floor to questions. There were two questions he obviously didn't know the answer to, but rather than admit it, or ask the room if anyone had any ideas, he tried to squeeze his IP into the answer. And it really didn't work. Unfortunately, this left a sour taste in my mouth, and significantly diminished the trust I had previously felt towards him. Don't use corporate jargon – use language your market understands. Check out Jargon Free Fridays, started by Gabrielle Dolan, which hopes to change the way we communicate in business. Ral says “We are drowning in a sea of corporate jargon, acronyms and bullet points. We are confused and bewildered by leaders who are not prepared to say it as it is and talk in a way that is more real. Every time we use jargon and acronyms we disconnect and isolate people.” Once you've had a good giggle at her jargon-filled videos, then buy her latest book, Real Communication! #notsponsored #fangirl Be consistent with your messaging – don't say one thing yet do another. I spend some time at a company that espoused integrity and trust, yet there was a rampant culture of bullying. Talk about a massive disconnect! Finally, be original – as Oscar Wilde said “Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken”. How are you showing up authentically in your business? I'd love to know. You can connect with me on LinkedIn or twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #thisconnectedlife and tagging me @melkettle Or you can email me – mel@melkettle.com If you enjoyed this podcast, I would love you to subscribe on iTunes or Spotify or via the podcast app on your smartphone. If you REALLY loved it, please leave me a rating and review on iTunes. Mel Kettle is all about connection, communication and collaboration. She works with CEOs, leaders and teams to help them better communicate and collaborate (online AND offline) to achieve better relationships, revenue and results. Mel is a facilitator, trainer, speaker, author and mentor who provides practical advice that achieves results while having some fun!Download her latest whitepaper, The Social CEO – from invisible to influencer or order a signed copy of her book, The Social Association. To inquire about working with Mel, please email mel@melkettle.com or call her on 0404 600 889.

Welcome to This Connected Life with Mel Kettle. The show where connected leaders share their experience, values and strategies that have helped them become more connected so they achieve success in life and business.

Today I have the pleasure of sharing the excellent Mel Kettle with you. I was fortunate enough to be introduced to Mel and her work through an email from my good friend Michael Sheedy. After reading Mel's article, I was fascinated as I could relate to a lot of her concepts and ideas, as well as that I really loved the way Mel spoke about several different topics. In today's podcast, Mel will share a number of ideas and practical ways to improve human connection at home and in the workplace, as well as how we can continue to build and foster healthy relationships. Mel also shares the power of empathy, kindness, gratitude and being your true authentic self. Mel is a worldwide presenter and is regarded as one of the best in the business. I am incredibly excited to share today's chat with you. If you would like to reach out to Mel after the epsiode and thank her for her time or buy or book you can do so on the links below: https://www.melkettle.com/ https://twitter.com/melkettle https://au.linkedin.com/in/melkettle

Loved chatting to @melkettle on the First Time Facilitator pod this week. Listen in and let me know your thoughts! The post Flight mode and for-purpose facilitation with Mel Kettle (Episode 68) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Shhh... I'm releasing 5 secret podcast episodes over 5 days to help you book out your facilitation business, BUT you need to register to get access.Head on over to bookedoutfacilitator.comSupport the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/leannehughes)

People do business with people they know, like and trust. 14% of us trust in advertising, but 90% trust peer recommendations – such as those provided by social media. Social media has changed the way small business is done today. It allows for real time communication that takes minutes instead of hours or days – and this can give you a critical competitive advantage in your industry. But how do you from being invisible to being an influencer?  Mel Kettle is a communication and engagement expert, speaker, author, facilitator, trainer and mentor. She started working for herself in 2006, after more than 15 years working for other people in the private, government and non-profit sectors. Mel helps her clients to build strong relationships that will create communities and to improve their communication and engagement skills. The Hot & Healthy in Business Podcast brings the secrets to success for women in small business. To find out more visit www.hotandhealthyglobal.com 

Mel Kettle's broad experience in communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership has been gained over 25 years, working with member-based, non-profit, commercial and government organisations. She is passionate about getting her clients to engage with their customers, members and stakeholders, especially by using digital and social media. Recognised as a thought leader in her field, Mel provides tailored and practical solutions through speaking, mentoring, training and facilitation. She is the author of The Social Association: 5 key skills not-for-profits need to increase member engagement, generate ROI and create thriving online communities. Mel is a past Board Member of The Queensland Choir, War Child Australia and The International Association of Business Communicators (Qld).

Mel Kettle is the author of The Social Association, a communication and social media expert, association specialist and speaker. We're chatting about using social media as a CEO, organisation or association. Mel shares some great stories, so please enjoy!

After reading Mel’s LinkedIn profile I was amazed at the experience she has. She has worked for some of the biggest brands in the world, governments and now runs her own social media agency.   There were lots of great takeaways in the episode, so grab that pen and notepad, and enjoy! What you need to plan for before you make the escape from corporate How to be authentic to yourself and not just to focus on the money How to work with Not for Profits How to create a unique value proposition in a seemingly crowded market What are the future trends with social Why voice will become such an important medium Why referrals are so important and how to build lasting connections Why people are migrating from Facebook and Twitter to LinkedIn for B2B   Important Links & Mentions From This Episode: Mel Kettle’s LinkedIn profile Melkettle.com Mel’s book: The Social Association Bonjoro G Suite Dropbox Borrow Box Libby Amazon Alexa Gabrielle Dolan’s Authentic Leadership Podcast Steal The Show podcast Stand Out Life Podcast Here’s The Thing with Alec Baldwin Chat 10 Looks 3 podcast

Social media platforms provide huge opportunities to communicate with your audience.  However, understanding which channel to use and how to successfully engage people to know, like and trust your organisation on social media can be overwhelming. Mel Kettle is a communication and social media expert, helping organisations communicate effectively so they build and maintain relationships with their staff, customers and stakeholders. Mel is particularly passionate about encouraging her clients to embrace social media. In today's episode of Be The Drop, Mel tells us what to consider in your social media strategy, we talk about why memorable stories create such engaging and shareable content and she shares some fantastic tools that will help improve your social media marketing. --- Want more? Join our FREE Facebook Group where we provide tools and resources to help you supercharge your digital storytelling content. The Be The Drop podcast is brought to you by Narrative Marketing, the Brand Storytelling Superheroes! We release new content each week! SUBSCRIBE to the blog here or by using the 'storytelling superpowers' form on the right. SUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop podcast in iTunes here SUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop in Spotify here SUBSCRIBE on YouTube here for the full interview video, behind the scenes, bloopers & more. CONNECT with us on Facebook, follow @be_the_drop on Instagram or Twitter. CONTACT US podcast@narrativemarketing.com.au  

Mel Kettle (https://www.melkettle.com/) is a long time advisor for non-profits and small business on social media, and has just released her first book, The Social Association. She talks through her advice and thoughts on social media in 2018 for all sorts of business types. Plus the Spin Cycle discuss the recent farce that has been Cricket Australia.  Remember to please give us a rating and review on iTunes.  Our show carries no advertising. If you'd like to contribute to help us keep this show running in order for us to book better guests and record more frequently, we accept donations at the following addresses:  Bitcoin: 176nxqrj8sG1c7fgdrdk4ZfTX3BjSAvhuk Ethereum: 0x415a25f9d53f72ff1539fbf15dbb1dcf7e35db5f Litecoin: LadffCkTTMQ92ACfbJ2RsbEgkxihLczMt3 Bitcoin Cash: 1772DSA8wjGNgLg8V5YJUbzpDUZ5Lrn2X1 Thanks Simon, Eddie, Patrick & Gilberto Our Instagram page is here: http://www.instagram.com/flypaperplanes.co/ Contact the team at http://www.flypaperplanes.co or Simon here: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamsimondell/ or here: http://twitter.com/IAmSimonDell If you think you have a great story for the podcast, contact our producer Sarah here: sarah@simondell.com (mailto:mailto:sarah@simondell.com) And find out more about our sound engineer Gilberto here: http://www.thepodcastboss.com

Just Juicy and all thing Menopause with Blogger Mel Kettle. In her early 40’s Mel Kettle started to have some unusual symptoms that she knew had nothing to do with stress. Her journey to diagnosis of an early perimenopause sent her online and blogging about just what it is like to be a woman facing all of these things.  Mel and I talk about the good, and bad, of what happens to you personally when you live through this part of your life. Everything from the joys of not having periods through to the inability to sleep every night, and all things in between.  Mel has some really practical tips for hot flushes and sleeping, as well as her biggest wish… that we talk about this a lot more with the men in our lives so that they too can understand what is really going on. 

Hi and welcome to another episode of the Theatre of U, a show all about celebrating people who are rocking their UQ (Unique Intelligence). You know I was once a corporate refuge living in bland land but I went on a journey to discover who I am and what I love to do - and now I get to do just that help people uncover and amplify their uniqueness with the flexibility of working with people I like doing work I like where I like Today it's my pleasure to introduce you to Mel Kettle, who is the Founder of Just as Juicy > https://www.justasjuicy.com/about/about-mel-kettle/ Mel is a blogger, speaker, health, wellness and menopause awareness advocate. On today's show Mel draws cards # 1,13,40,24,37 from the Cards for Uniqueness, Against the Ordinary. If you want more info about the podcast, our work or are interested in being featured as a guest then email my team at support@uqpower.com.au and let them know you'd like your turn in the spotlight. Thanks for tuning in, until next time remember all you have to do is #startwithU

In this episode, Lisa talks to Mel Kettle about her new project Just as Juicy - aimed at encouraging people to start talking about menopause and perimenopause, and to really educate themselves about the changes happening in their bodies during this time. You can connect with Mel at www.justasjuicy.com, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/justasjuicy/

@melkettle (Mel Kettle) Comms & social media. Public Health. Blogger. Podcaster. Eating more plants. Loves food, wine, books, travel, Killcare, Shaun. http://www.cooks-notebook.com Priorities Child-free by choice Who cares about Killcare? Quitting Sydney 12 weeks holiday a year

Social media is an easy and effective way to build a reputation. In this episode Suzi Dafnis and Cat Matson speak with Mel Kettle of Mel Kettle consulting about how Twitter brought her 95% of her referral business, how she creates meaningful and productive conversations on social media and how to grow the 'know, like, trust' factor using social media. Plus Mel tells us all about the highlights from the Social Media Marketing World conference she attended (the big names AND the big themes).