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The People Leaders Podcast

Jan and Michelle Terkelsen

163 episodes

1 month ago

Regardless of where you are on your leadership journey, this epsiode is guaranteed to help you progress your leadership journey and, importantly, set yourself up to win "your ideal role with your employer of choice." I had a fascinating chat with Richard Triggs, the founder and CEO of Arete Executive, an executive search and recruitment company based in Brisbane, Australia. We delved into Richard's extensive experience in placing executives in senior leadership roles and board positions, and ...

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Regardless of where you are on your leadership journey, this epsiode is guaranteed to help you progress your leadership journey and, importantly, set yourself up to win "your ideal role with your employer of choice." I had a fascinating chat with Richard Triggs, the founder and CEO of Arete Executive, an executive search and recruitment company based in Brisbane, Australia. We delved into Richard's extensive experience in placing executives in senior leadership roles and board positions, and ...

Show more...

Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/163)

The People Leaders Podcast

How to Find and Win Your Next Leadership Role With Richard Triggs

Regardless of where you are on your leadership journey, this epsiode is guaranteed to help you progress your leadership journey and, importantly, set yourself up to win "your ideal role with your employer of choice." I had a fascinating chat with Richard Triggs, the founder and CEO of Arete Executive, an executive search and recruitment company based in Brisbane, Australia. We delved into Richard's extensive experience in placing executives in senior leadership roles and board positions, and ...

8 months ago

44 minutes

The People Leaders Podcast

5 Signs Your Team May Need an MBTI Workshop

In this episode, I explore five key indicators that suggest your team may benefit from an MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) workshop. Learn how communication breakdowns, lack of team cohesion, low motivation and engagement, constant decision-making conflicts, and unresolved workplace tension could be holding your team back. Discover practical tips and success stories on how understanding personality dynamics through MBTI can enhance communication, teamwork, and overall workplace effici...

9 months ago

10 minutes

The People Leaders Podcast

Unlocking Leadership Potential: Simple Hacks for Busy Professionals

As leaders we’re often focussed on the big things and may overlook the simple actions that can make a big difference, so in this episode, I share simple and practical leadership strategies tailored for busy professionals. From learning the art of delegation to implementing the two-minute rule, making meetings more efficient, and using time-independent communication tools, these hacks aim to enhance productivity without adding to your workload. Join me as I explore actionable tips backed by re...

9 months ago

9 minutes

The People Leaders Podcast

Why Leaders Should Create a Support Network

A support network is one of the most powerful tools in any leader’s arsenal—but it’s often overlooked.It’s important to note that a support network is very different from a general “network” and worlds apart from “networking,” which often brings to mind uncomfortable events full of professionals hunting for their next client or opportunity.Instead, think of your support network as a carefully built community where you exchange ideas, guidance, and encouragement to grow both personally and pro...

10 months ago

18 minutes

The People Leaders Podcast

Key Takeaways from 2024: Insights on Self-Leadership and Personal Growth

I’ve put together a short wrap-up video of 2024 where you can learn valuable insights about self-leadership and personal growth to help you end the year on a high note…Explore important questions like 'Who do I need to be?' in various interactions and how changing behaviors and habits can impact your life. Discover the significance of setting an environment, making conscious choices, and maintaining habits to facilitate change.Understand the power of acceptance, asking powerful questions, and...

10 months ago

12 minutes

The People Leaders Podcast

Why Being Vulnerable Makes You a Better Leader

In this episode, we explore the critical role of vulnerability in effective leadership. Drawing on studies from Harvard Business Review and the Academy of Management Journal, we highlight how vulnerability can enhance trust, collaboration, and bottom-line results. Through real-world stories and experiences, we discuss the transformation that occurs in teams when leaders openly share their intentions, admit mistakes, and embrace innovation. We also delve into the misconceptions aroun...

1 year ago

18 minutes

The People Leaders Podcast

Combating Workplace Stress with Vedic Meditation: An Interview with Brett Jarman

Workplace stress, resilience, psychological safety… These are all buzzwords that have gained increasing attention in recent years. And rightly so. We spend a huge proportion of our time at the workplace, so it’s critical that we do our best to keep stress to a minimum.But who is actually responsible for this? Our guest on the podcast this week says the burden of responsibility is shared, and proposes meditation as a solution that can have a huge impact on stress, not just from within th...

1 year ago

30 minutes

The People Leaders Podcast

Your Personality Has the Biggest Impact on How You Lead

As a leader it can be tempting to point to team members as being responsible for team performance issues. Sometimes this is the case, but more often than not, we see a failure on the part of the leader to take different personality styles and preferences into account. This is actually the primary job of a leader, and what sets leadership responsibilities apart from individual contributor responsibilities, so in this episode, we delve into how your personality profoundly impacts your lead...

1 year ago

16 minutes

The People Leaders Podcast

Transforming Feedback into Powerful Learning Opportunities

In this episode, we explore the surprising and somewhat disturbing statistic that only one in four employees find feedback helpful for their performance. We discuss the importance of transforming feedback into powerful learning opportunities for both personal and professional growth. We highlight the role of trust, the need for a habit of inviting feedback, and using a forward-focused and solution-oriented approach. We introduce the SBIN model for delivering feedback, emphasising the necessit...

1 year ago

23 minutes

The People Leaders Podcast

Fractional Leadership: Flexibility and Expertise with Lauren Patel

In this episode of the People Leaders Podcast, we explore the realm of fractional consulting with our guest Lauren Wambold Patel. Lauren, a former Boston Consulting Group consultant and now founder and CEO of Keenan Reid Strategies, shares insights into how fractional consulting is reshaping the industry. We dive into the benefits for both consultants and clients, the impact on Gen Xers and Millennials, and the steps to transition into this new model. Lauren also discusses the poten...

1 year ago

25 minutes

The People Leaders Podcast

Maximising Leadership Effectiveness Through Wellbeing with Anna Eliatamby

In this episode, we explore the critical role of well-being in leadership with Anna Eliatamby, a clinical psychologist and workplace well-being expert. Anna shares insights on the foundational importance of self-care for leaders, highlighting how neglecting personal well-being can lead to destructive habits and toxic behaviours. She introduces key strategies for responding to stress, maintaining healthy work habits, and fostering organisational well-being. Additionally, we discuss the interco...

1 year ago

29 minutes

The People Leaders Podcast

Team Building Activities That ACTUALLY Work (2024)

In this podcast, we address common queries about team building, providing practical examples and sharing insights from research on high-performing teams. We outline several team-building activities with specific focuses such as learning, collaboration, fun, connection, trust, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and goal setting. Activities include watching and discussing a TED Talk, conducting the Spaghetti Challenge, cooking together, using the 'This Is Me' template for bonding, sharing si...

1 year ago

21 minutes

The People Leaders Podcast

Workplace Resilience: Practical Tips and Strategies

In this episode, we delve into the topic of workplace and professional resilience and what it means to effectively respond and adapt to adversity. We discuss a multi-faceted approach to resilience through mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional lenses. We share practical strategies, including the importance of self-talk, changing perspectives, physical movement, nutrition, hydration, rest, living by your values, developing empathy, and emotional literacy. We also introduce a diagnostic too...

1 year ago

19 minutes

The People Leaders Podcast

Mastering Feedback and Difficult Conversations with Dr. Phill Krins

In this episode, I am excited to welcome Dr. Phill Krins, an expert in workplace psychology, coaching, and facilitation. We delve into the significance of feedback and managing difficult conversations, especially for new and emerging leaders. Dr. Krins shares his vast experience, touching on the importance of feedback for growth, role clarity, and employee engagement. We explore the barriers to effective feedback, such as workplace culture and manager time constraints, and offer strategies fo...

1 year ago

35 minutes

The People Leaders Podcast

The Art of Managing Up: Crucial Questions for Your Manager

In this episode, we discuss the importance of managing up and making the most out of your relationship with your manager during one-on-one meetings. We explore various questions to ask, such as understanding your manager's key priorities, communication preferences, and ways to build trust. Additionally, we dive into stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and ways to ensure continuous performance improvement. These strategies aim to enhance your performance and showcase your skills effec...

1 year ago

15 minutes

The People Leaders Podcast

Stress Relief and Mental Clarity: Forest Bathing with David Roland

In this episode, I interview David Roland, a psychologist, writer, presenter, and certified forest bathing guide. We discuss David's extensive background, including his studies in clinical psychology focusing on performance anxiety, and his transition to nature connection and forest bathing. David shares his personal experiences with forest bathing, its origins, and its many benefits such as stress reduction, mental rejuvenation, and physical health improvements. We also explore the pote...

1 year ago

26 minutes

The People Leaders Podcast

The Biggest Mistakes New Managers Make and How to Avoid Them

Anyone new to a management position is bound to make mistakes. Some of these mistakes will be unique to a particular position, and may even be unavoidable. But many mistakes that first-time managers make are pretty common, and can be avoided.In this episode we discuss the most common first-time manager mistakes we’ve seen in the past 25 plus years working in the field. Some of these mistakes include: failing to invest in behaviour management skills, taking on too much work, not being ope...

1 year ago

19 minutes

The People Leaders Podcast

Stepping Up from Individual Contributor to New Manager/Leader

Making the transition from individual contributor to manager is about more than just taking on more responsibilities. It literally requires a shift in how you think about your work, the people you work with, and yourself.In this episode, we lay out eight paradigm shifts that are essential for you to perform at your best and to bring out the best in your team.Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast01:34 Key Area 1: Shifting Focus02:54 Key Area 2: Managing Ti...

1 year ago

16 minutes

The People Leaders Podcast

How to Get More Value Out of Your MBTI

The Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) has been our favourite personality profiling tool since we first became accredited facilitators more than 20 years ago.Other profiling tools have come and gone as ‘flavour of the month’ over the years, many of which are simplified versions of the MBTI, but the MBTI itself is the tool we are most often asked to use, and with very good reason,The wisdom behind it is timeless and the applications endless, and no matter how many times we deliver our MBTI wor...

1 year ago

21 minutes

The People Leaders Podcast

The Power of the Change Curve with John Fisher

For many years now, we’ve been using the Change Curve model, created by John Fisher, a constructivist, psychologist, and coach. It’s a powerful tool for helping people navigate the different stages of organisational change. We were thrilled to be able to speak with John directly on the podcast and to discuss the application of the Change Curve in leadership programs, the emotional journey individuals go through during change, and strategies for effective change management. John emph...

1 year ago

50 minutes