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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

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

Mel Kettle 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.  Mel has twice (2022 and 2023) been recognised by leaders Hum as one of the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership, and she is the author of two books, the best-selling Fully Connected and The Social Association.  Burnout in her 20s made her realise she was prioritising everything and everyone else at her expense.  In this episode, Mel talks about how we may understand how to connect with others but forget to connect with ourselves first. She offers tips on how to set boundaries and communicate so you can be heard in life, in business, and in the workplace.  Explaining why boundaries are the root of self-care, why most important aspect is setting healthy boundaries and ensuring they are communicated to all concerned.  Mel Kettle & Associates 0404 600 889 mel@melkettle.com  LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/melkettle/  Facebook Business https://www.facebook.com/MelKettleBiz  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melkettle/  Twitter https://twitter.com/melkettle  #boundaries, #communication, #self-worth, #belief in self, #podcast, #podcast for women, Remember to leave a 5-star rating or Comment if you have enjoyed this episode of the We Are Women Podcast.  You can email Janeen at info@speechperfect.com.au

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. 

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 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.

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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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.

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.

Dr Kelly Windle is one of the smartest people I know, with five (!!) degrees. She is also very human, as she is a psychologist who is passionate about helping people and businesses evolve. Kelly works with people to align, curate, and accelerate their personal and organisational capability. Currently, she is the VP of Organisation Capability and Corporate HR for BlueScope, a top 100 ASX listed company. Here she is focusing her thought leadership to make great people at work. Her mission is to fundamentally shift the way industry thinks about people capabilities, changing current mindsets of people as commodities to people as purposeful contributors. A ‘pracademic', Kelly has bridged the practical and academic worlds with her internationally published research into psychological contracts and organisational socialisation. Kelly has a passion for reimagining what's possible. Her practice is built on the belief that anything is possible with clear vision and aligned capability, and on her unique scientific insights to the psychological drivers of an organisation's economic and social health. You can find Kelly through her website and connect with her on LinkedIn and Instagram.You can listen to this episode via the link above, on iTunes or Spotify or via the podcast app on your smartphone. What Dr Kelly Windle and I talked aboutHow to answer the question “How are you?” without being annoying! Genuine care – and how to show it Virgin Flair making a difference in someone's day building rapport defining capability the impact of change social belonging starting out as a singer how musical theatre creates connection playing the cello Dan Norris – Create or Hate Episode 3 – Steph Clarke Cal Newport – Deep Work Cal Newport – Digital Minimalism Daniel Kahneman – Thinking, Fast and Slow Michelle Obama – Becoming The Forest of Wool and Steel – Natsu Miyashita If you enjoyed this podcast, I would love you to subscribe on iTunes or Spotify or via the podcast app on your smartphone. You can also connect with me on LinkedIn or Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #thisconnectedlife and tagging me @melkettle.If you REALLY loved it, please leave me a rating and review on iTunes. You might also like to:Attend one of my upcoming events Download my latest whitepaper The Social CEO – from invisible to influencer Signup to my newsletter Buy a copy of my book, The Social Association Book a time for a 15 minute chat 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.

We live in a digital world and people today expect CEOs and leaders to be seen and heard. Both within your organisation and within the broader community. This means you need to have an active presence on social media. In this minisode we talk about how you can become a Social CEO. Why is this important? It's important because people do business with people they know, like and trust. And if they can't see you or hear you then how will they get to know you? Let alone like and trust you. Research by recruitment firm DDI found CEO candidates with a social media presence were 46% more influential than CEO candidates without. Those without a social media presence miss opportunities but also risk looking out of touch. CEOs and leaders with an active digital presence also have greater influence than those without. They are seen as being more connected, more confident and more curious. Why is this important?Seriously though, there are a few reasons. The biggest of which is that it will help you solve a few of the challenges facing many organisational leaders today. You know the ones: finding and keeping good people; managing customer expectations; providing greater experiences for your people (including your workforce and your customers) so they want to do business with you; showing greater transparency and accountability. Having an active digital (and yes, this includes social media) presence, where you share your thoughts, ideas and knowledge will help you position yourself as an expert in your field, and your business as an industry leader. It will also help you become more known, both internally and externally.Mark Schaeffer in his book Known, says that being known is about having the proper authority, reputation and audience to realise your potential and achieve your goals. It's important to realise that having a digital presence isn't only about being active on social media. It also includes using other digital tools – writing a blog, sharing videos on YouTube, having an active presence on your company intranet or internal networking tool (such as Yammer or Facebook for Work), being a podcast guest (or hosting your own), sharing content on LinkedIn and Medium. CEOs and industry leaders such as Richard Branson from Virgin Group, Janine Allis from Boost and Sara Blakely founder of Spanx, are all leaders who regularly share their thoughts using digital media – whether it's blogging, video, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, internal networks or a combination.They share their experiences – the good, bad and sometimes ugly – of what it's like to live the life of a leader. They share professional wins and losses, personal stories, photos and video with their families, their thoughts on their industry's future and so much more. And if you're a fan of Survivor Australia then definitely read Janine's blog as she talks about what her experience was like! One of the most compelling posts I've ever read was when Rand Fishkin, the founder of Moz, wrote an extremely honest post about his struggle with depression. This was one of the first times I had read something so raw written by a CEO. This post made me want to know him a whole lot more. It also made me want to give him a hug. And yes, it made me want to know more about his business and how I could support it. If you're a CEO, Board Member, or want to be seen as a leader in your field, these are a few reasons why you need to be using digital and social media.To communicate To connect To share your expertise To demonstrate your purpose To attract better people To show your personality To fulfil your curiosity So now I want to ask you what does your digital presence look like?Do you consider yourself a social CEO?What's stopping you from doing more? I'd love to know. You can connect with me on LinkedIn or twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #thisconnectedlife and tagging me @melkettleOr you can email me – mel@melkettle.comIf you need help with this please get in touch. I run training, coaching and mentoring programs for CEOs, other leaders and teams to help them become raise their profiles and help them become more confident using digital and social media. If you would like info about this please get in touch.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.You might also like to:Attend one of my upcoming events Download my latest whitepaper The Social CEO – from invisible to influencer Signup to my newsletter Buy a copy of my book, The Social Association Book a time for a 15 minute chat 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.

Jeremy Watkins (aka the Barefoot Leader) is one of my favourite peeps and so it was an absolute pleasure to chat with him when we were both in Melbourne last week. Jeremy works with Senior Leaders, Corporate Executives, Business Owners and their teams across Australia and internationally to help them develop new insights, that increase their influence and maximise their impact as leaders. He is on a mission to free leaders and emerging leaders from default patterns of thinking and behaving, so they refocus the attention of their energies and re-train themselves for the future of work. if you listen to this episode with Jeremy, you will realise why he says the future of leadership is not important, it's VITAL. And a word of warning - we go deep quickly in this episode as we talk about the death of our loved ones and the impact this has on life. You can find Jeremy through his website and connect with him on LinkedIn.You can listen to this episode via the link above, on iTunes or Spotify or via the podcast app on your smartphone. What Jeremy Watkins and I talked aboutbeing deeply human lightbulb moments the impact of death on life - and how it helps you prioritise what's important making conscious decisions, decision fatigue and simplifying life tracking our physical, emotional and spiritual energy the importance of sleep and exercise addiction making big life changes creating habits Adam Alter - Irresistible James Clear - Atomic Habits Let my People go Surfing - Yvon Chouinard Born to Run - Christopher McDougal Close to the Wind - Pete Goss If you enjoyed this podcast, I would love you to subscribe on iTunes or Spotify or via the podcast app on your smartphone. You can also connect with me on LinkedIn or Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #thisconnectedlife and tagging me @melkettle. If you REALLY loved it, please leave me a rating and review on iTunes. You might also like to:Attend one of my upcoming events Download my latest whitepaper The Social CEO - from invisible to influencer Signup to my newsletter Buy a copy of my book, The Social Association Book a time for a 15 minute chat 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.

I've said many times recently that the irony of our increasingly connected world is that we – as individuals and as organisations – are becoming more disconnected than we ever have before. I can't remember where I first heard this analogy but I love it – we all carry around our smartphones as though they are epi-pens and we all have a fatal illness. Isn't it great? In this podcast minisode I question why this is. I ask what's stopping us from being connected, and I reflect on a few comments I made in the last minisode. So many of us struggle with nomophobia – that fear of not knowing where our phones are. I reflect on how social media and our phones are designed to be addictive. Adam Alter, in his excellent book Irresistible reminds us that addiction is produced largely by environment and circumstance. And the environment and circumstance this digital age places us in are far more conducive to addiction than anything we have experienced in our history. In this episode I talk about:how social media is shaping our brains, creators of smartphones and apps study user behaviour to determine which colours, fonts, audio tones maximise engagement and minimise frustration I ask how addicted are you – take the challenge! How can you become less addicted? What's your current screen time? Which apps do you use the most? Convert your phone to greyscale Create your personal tech policy What's one thing you can do now so you're in control over your device and it doesn't control you?Is there an app you can delete? Can you set a tech-free time during the day / week? At work can you talk to your colleagues rather than emailing them all the time? Do you really need your phone on the table in meetings? Or when eating dinner with your family? Are their parts of your home that can be device free? What about your bedroom? How often do you turn your phone onto flight mode? I'm certainly not advocating for no technology!! But what I am suggesting is that you create a tech policy so YOU are in charge. What are you going to do to manage your technology use? Are you going to create a tech policy for home or work? What's one thing you will do? I'd love to know. You can connect with me on LinkedIn or twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #thisconnectedlife and tagging me @melkettle 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.You might also like to:Attend one of my upcoming events Download my latest whitepaper The Social CEO – from invisible to influencer Signup to my newsletter Buy a copy of my book, The Social Association Book a time for a 15 minute chat 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.

Jen Dainer is a Brisbane based photographer and videographer. While she specialises in taking photos in dangerous places – such as hanging out of helicopters! – she is also great at getting reluctant victims clients to enjoy the whole photography experience. I should know, she has shot me three times. Jen and I met at a networking event about ten years ago and have been firm friends ever since. This conversation involves a lot of laughter after a delicious meal potato curry cooked by moi. When not in the potato section of her local greengrocer, you will find Jen at Industrial Photography & Video. You can connect with Jen on LinkedIn and check out some of her photos and videos on Instagram. You can listen to this episode via the link above, on iTunes or Spotify or via the podcast app on your smartphone. What Jen Dainer and I talked aboutcooking and eating potatoes – Jen's favourite food feeling vulnerable in front of a camera and how to get comfortable starting life as a forensic scientist before becoming a professional photographer visual storytelling how photography shoots have changed over the last ten years finding a photographer who makes you feel comfortable being a “social commando” being safe on site making 500 cold calls in her first year of business being diagnosed with MS Good One Podcast Sex in the City The Bold Type (on Stan in Australia) All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders If you enjoyed this podcast, I would love you to subscribe on iTunes or Spotify or via the podcast app on your smartphone. You can also connect with me on LinkedIn or Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #thisconnectedlife and tagging me @melkettle. If you REALLY loved it, please leave me a rating and review on iTunes. You might also like to:Attend one of my upcoming events Download my latest whitepaper The Social CEO – from invisible to influencer Signup to my newsletter Buy a copy of my book, The Social Association Book a time for a 15 minute chat 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.

A stat I quote often is the one from Gallup that tells us that only 13% of people are engaged at work. This means that 87% aren't engaged. Imagine what this does to your performance, your productivity, and your profit? Think about how much opportunity is being missed. In this podcast episode, I talk about why people are less engaged at work. Spoiler alert: quite often it's because of a lack of connection in the workplace. It shouldn't be a surprise that people WANT to feel connected to those they work with, and yet it often is. It's about simple things like saying good morning, asking how your colleague's weekend was and asking how they are. Don't ask “How are you?” but instead ask: What are you working on? What are you reading right now? What podcast are you listening to? What can I help you with / how can I help you? Simple? Yes, it is. But I can tell you when I worked for a CEO who scurried in, head down, avoiding all eye contact each morning after morning, despite my best efforts to say hello, I did not feel valued. And my work reflected this. The way you connect with your team and your greater workforce plays a HUGE role in increasing your potential for engagement, productivity and growthResearch by EY reminds us that when people feel like they belong at work, and have a sense of connection to their colleagues, managers and the organisation they are more productive, motivated, engaged and 3.5 times more likely to contribute to their fullest potential.What's stopping us from being connected?Nomophobia – fear of not being able to put our phones down Technology – phone, Netflix etc – sleep is Netflix competitor Moving away from where we grew up Reliance on email / messaging apps rather than talking on the phone or face to face How can you help your people know their purpose?Something else that's stopping us from feeling connected at work is that often a lot of us don't know their purpose. Ask 10 people in your organisation what their purpose is and you'll probably get 10 answers. Many of which will be related to specific tasks they need to do as part of their job.What are somethings you can do to create a connection? And therefore more engagement?I believe there are three primary qualities that people who are connected have.The first is that they show empathy.The second is that they're kind.And the third is that they're authentic. They show their real and human side. At work. All the time.What are you going to do to connect with your team this week? I'd love to know. You can connect with me on LinkedIn or Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #thisconnectedlife and tagging me @melkettle.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.You might also like to:Attend one of my upcoming events in Brisbane or Melbourne Download my latest whitepaper The Social CEO – from invisible to influencer Signup to my newsletter Buy a copy of my book, The Social Association Book a time for a 15 minute chat 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.

Steph Clarke is an accountant turned facilitator and team coach and pommy (that's a Brit living in Australia for the uninitiated) based in Melbourne. We've not actually met yet, but have some very good mutual friends so I feel like we've been friends for AGES! Steph and I have bonded over our shared love of facilitation, but, more importantly, our love of Ottolenghi, Middle Eastern food and reading. I hope you enjoy this conversation! You can find Steph at stephclarke.com. You can connect with Steph on LinkedIn and listen to her podcast, Steph's Business Bookshelf on iTunes. You can listen to this episode via the link above, on iTunes or Spotify or via the podcast app on your smartphone. What Steph Clarke and I talked aboutmoving to Australia being a recovering accountant becoming a facilitator LEGO (R) Serious Play (R) as a facilitation tool using LEGO (R) to connect Brené Brown James Clear – Atomic Habits Priya Parker – The Art of Gathering Tim Ferris podcast Yotam Ottolenghi Sabrina Ghayour – Persiana If you enjoyed this podcast, I would love you to subscribe on iTunes or Spotify or via the podcast app on your smartphone.You can also connect with me on LinkedIn or Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #thisconnectedlife and tagging me @melkettle.If you REALLY loved it, please leave me a rating and review on iTunes.You might also like to:Attend one of my upcoming events in Canberra, Brisbane or Melbourne Download my latest whitepaper The Social CEO – from invisible to influencer Signup to my newsletter Buy a copy of my book, The Social Association Book a time for a 15 minute chat 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.

Before we can connect with others we need to learn to connect with ourselves. What does this even mean? In this latest podcast mini-sode I share my thoughts around what it means to look after our bodies, minds, hearts and souls if we are to be truly connectable. People who haven't connected with themselves can be a bit like vacuum cleaners – they suck up all the love others have to give but never spit any back out. Yes, that's a bit harsh, but we all know people like that. Don't we? We live in a society filled with interruptions and distractions and demands for our time. Most of us need to make a conscious effort to connect with ourselves. So how do we connect with ourselves? We need to look after our bodies by making sure we get enough rest, the right food, some exercise. As I'm at the tail end of my 40s, I've been working on this a lot recently! Lack of sleep and a lack of veggies makes a very real – and not very pleasant – difference to how I feel. I make sure I'm in bed by 10pm at least five nights a week so I can get 7-8 hours sleep. Our minds can be tricky beasts. We have 40-80,000 thoughts a day and make an average of 30,000 decisions a day. The cognitive load on our mind is immense. It's not surprising Barak Obama only wore a blue or a black suit every day. And why Steve Jobs always wore jeans and a black turtleneck. And why many people have the same thing for breakfast and have a regular morning routine that doesn't require thought. We need to take time to be in the moment. For some people this is meditation. For me, it's cooking and baking. It's pretty obvious if you bake while distracted! In case you're wondering, cakes baked without the butter bounce! We also need to do things that fill our cup – and nurture our soul. Spend time with people you love. Do things you love – for me it's reading for pleasure in bed every night. And finally, we need to nurture our hearts. We can do this by being kind, grateful, showing love, allowing ourselves to be loved. Practice self-compassion and gratitude. Having a daily gratitude practice of writing down three good things that happened each day that we are grateful for can have a massive impact on our physical and mental health. Research shows that practicing gratitude for as little as 30 seconds a day can reduce your stress hormones, increase the flow of oxygen to your body and make you happier! What are you going to do to connect with you this week? I'd love to know. You can connect with me on LinkedIn or Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #thisconnectedlife and tagging me @melkettle. 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. You might also like to:Attend one of my upcoming events in Canberra, Brisbane or Melbourne Download my latest whitepaper The Social CEO – from invisible to influencer Signup to my newsletter Buy a copy of my book, The Social Association Book a time for a 15 minute chat 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.

Penny Locaso and I met at the fabulous s p a c e event we attended earlier this year. Penny is the world's first Happiness Hacker, on a mission to teach 10 million humans, by 2025, how to future-proof happiness. She advocates fear(less)ness and she definitely practices what she teaches!! In 2018 she went viral on LinkedIn (50,000+ views) and created a global movement after delivering a keynote in her bathing suit, to demonstrate the power of getting comfortable with discomfort. You can find Penny at BKindred. You can connect with Penny on LinkedIn and listen to her podcast on iTunes. You can listen to this episode via the link above, on iTunes or Spotify or via the podcast app on your smartphone. What Penny Locaso and I talked aboutHacking happiness and what that means What makes her happy Reading, books and creating habits Finding joy Accepting compliments and why some people find it so hard! Being the boss of our minds how technology is changing our world Podcast – How the iPhone is rewriting the teenage brain Facebook is funding brain experiments Deleting Facebook Presenting in her swim suit Cal Newport books – Deep Work and Digital Minimalism If you enjoyed this podcast, I would love you to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher or via the podcast app on your smartphone. If you REALLY loved it, I would love you to leave me a rating and review on iTunes. You might also like to:Attend one of my upcoming events in Canberra, Brisbane or Melbourne Download my latest whitepaper The Social CEO – from invisible to influencer Signup to my newsletter Buy a copy of my book, The Social Association Book a time for a 15 minute chat 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.

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).