An audio version of the Social Factor - a White Paper that explores the science behind the future of effective people leadership

Today I bring you a conversation that is jam packed with wisdom from lived experience and deep reflections and my guest in conversation is Danielle Ballantine, CEO of Your Side Australia. Our topic of conversation centres on a much-needed skill in leadership – coaching

Episode 39 of the Rawthentic Leadership Podcast is an insightful exploration into the world of Diversity and Inclusion in leadership, with a focus on Inclusion.

Episode 38 of the Rawthentic Leadership Podcast is a must for anyone who is looking to find or further develop meaning and purpose in their lives, be it personal or professional. My guest, Professor Debbie Haski-Leventhal, MBA Director at Macquarie University shares her extraordinary story of family tragedy and what it meant to become members of a cult-like organisation and the trauma that ensued. This is a story with a dramatic upturn and hence the topic of our conversation, the essence of meaningfulness in leadership. Here are some highlights from our conversation:- Being born into tragedy Debbie’s introduction to the Kabbalah Centre and what it meant to the family ‘Spreading the light’ and ‘Ploughing’ Breaking free and life ‘post Kabbalah’ The project that changed everything Debbie’s education pathway and research into volunteering The darkest of hours - knitting the parachute Overcoming the fear of death Filling the void The difference between meaning and meaningfulness The T.I.P model for leading a more purposeful life (and lost of practical examples) Three power questions to ask in finding your passion Exploring CSR (Corporate and Social Responsibility) and organisational purpose Finding meaning at work Becoming a purpose-driven business and the role of leaders Instrumental versus moral motivation/obligation The consequences of green or rainbow washing Debbie’s role as MBA Director Macquarie University and bringing CSR into the MBA Debbie’s book ‘Make it Meaningful’ How to find Purpose in Life and Work Debbie’s TEDx Talk ‘The Purpose Driven University’ (15m 12s)   Debbie’s website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter References made in the podcast Happiness and its Causes Conference 16th & 17th November Sydney  - Debbie will be speaking on Day 1  ‘Educated’ by Tara Westover Immanuel Kant’s 4 Categorical Imperatives   #purposedrivenleadership #impactleadership #meaning #meaningfulness #purpose #impact #csr 

Today I bring you part 2 of my conversation with Yaser Naseri, an Iranian refugee with a story to tell. Please, if you happen to have stumbled on this episode and have not listened to part 1 – head now to listen to Episode 36 then come back here and all will make sense. Part 2 focuses on Yaser’s journey to Australia from Indonesia and is filled with not just hope but persistence, desire, taking action and a vision for a future that is global.

The extraordinary story of survival and hope of Yaser Naseri

Episode 35 of the Rawthentic Leadership Podcast is a conversation of both depth and with wisdom on the topic of service in leadership and with local government Councillor Sue Baker.

Today I bring you an exceptionally practical and often funny conversation with Charlie Lawson, a networking and promotion expert with a twist. We redefine and reframe networking, ditching its negative stereotype and Charlie then fires nugget after nugget of practical tips for anyone wanting to build meaningful business relationships.

An insightful conversation with the Rugby League CEO of the Penrith Panthers, Matt Cameron, on the topic of humility in leadership

An enriching and lively conversation with Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM, leader, board member, journalist and bestselling author of ‘Head & Heart : The Art of Modern Leadership’

The Essence of Mindfulness in Leadership - a Conversation with Jenny Steadman of Potential Project

A conversation with me, your podcast host.

Today I bring you a fascinating and insightful conversation with Michael Henderson, corporate anthropologist, culture expert and my latest guest in conversation for the Rawthentic Leadership podcast on ‘Leading with Culture’.

Today I bring you a thought-provoking and sometimes challenging conversation with Dr John Demartini, an incredible man who has inspired, and challenged, thousands of people to recognise their full potential. Our chosen topic is ‘Leading with Values’ and we cover it from multiple perspectives, including how to shift values in your hierarchy and dealing with conflicting values in relationships.

Today I bring you an inspiring conversation with Daniel Flynn, co-founder of Thankyou, a for profit social enterprise selling consumer products* where 100% of profits go to funding projects globally that are aimed at ending extreme poverty and owned 100% by a Charitable Trust.

Today I bring you a a value-packed conversation with Debra Corey, Chief Pay it Forward Officer of DebCo HR that focuses on the critical subject of recognition. Debra is so generous in her storytelling and sharing of case studies and also offers advice on how to create a recognition program on a shoestring

A highly upbeat and practical conversation with Nikki Beaumont, CEO of recruitment specialists Beaumont People on the topic ‘Leading people before profit’.  Nikki has been approached frequently to share her experience of implementing a four day work week (pre pandemic), a gender neutral parental leave policy and to share the successes of Beaumont people in the charity sector and with their awards for ‘A best place to work’.

Today I bring you probably the most rawthentic conversation I’ve had the honour to be a part of since the podcast began. Our topic is ‘Leading with your Truth’ and my guest Steven Crane shares the sometimes brutal reality of life that takes every ounce of self-leadership to get through to the other side and thrive.

Meet Jane Hemingway-Mohr, founder, CEO and Head Coach of Leading Edge Professional Development. Our conversation today centres on leadership in action, focusing on building leadership and high performing team capabilities in real time and in a very special environment.

Today I bring you an open and warm conversation with Toni Powell, keynote speaker, wellbeing wonder worker, gratitude expert and self-confessed worrywart. Our conversation focuses on the power of gratitude, what life was like for Toni before she discovered gratitude and why it’s an essential leadership capability.