We all have times in work, life and business when things get full. Times where some things become more important or when there's just too much on our plate to keep everything going. So how can we intentionally manage our load in these full or stressful times? In this episode I explore a number of strategies you can use, when things get tough. I'll discuss the conscious decisions you can make about what's essential and what's not, the the standards you choose to uphold and those you let slip. And how you can be kind to yourself when you're the one holding it all. Episode References: Nisha Mo ..read more

We are all well aware of the fact our working lives have changed since we've moved on from the thick of the pandemic. But have our organisations and our leaders caught up? And are we really making the most of the new opportunities this 'now' of the future of work is presenting? In this episode I chat to Aaron McEwan: top 100 HR Influencer, coaching psychologist, strategic advisor,  innovation expert and self confessed tech geek. Aaron wears a number of professional hats, but his main one is VP of Research & Advisory at Gartner. And his recent work and research dives deep into how we ..read more

You may have heard of the concept of Keystone Habits. But what is a Keystone Action? In this episode I share: What is a keystone action? Why keystone actions are important How can you use keystone actions to achieve greater flow, particularly when you are overwhelmed with possibility and ideas Keystone actions is based off the idea of Keystone Habits which Charles Duhigg speaks about in his book The Power of Habit.  Meaningful Career Change  A self-paced, online audio course to kickstart your mindful and meaningful career change journey with focus and intention.  Avoid the ..read more

The start of a new year can be an excellent time to set goals. But research tells us very few of us actually follow through with and achieve the goals we set for ourselves at this time. One way we can make sure we set sticker goals is by brining greater intentionality to our goal setting. In this episode I share how you can do this using Goal Exploration. What is goal exploration? Taking the time to reflect on some of the things that are most important to us BEFORE doing our goal setting, such as values, purpose, impact, who we want to be and how we want to feel. Download my Goal Exploration ..read more

Dr Shyam Barr is an education consultant and Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences at the University of Canberra.  In this episode Shyam shares with us how self regulated learning can contribute to us all becoming not only better learners, but also better leaders. And how learning is a key, yet often overlooked keystone for better businesses and organisations. He also shares with us how he has integrated self regulated learning into his own life.  We also explore ideas around: Motivation, cognition and meta-cognition Self efficacy Imposter Syndrome and comparison Mindset Person ..read more

Join me for the first episode of the Leading Beings Podcast since I went on Maternity Leave in 2021. In this episode I dive into the concept of Conscious Success which I originally wrote about in this blog post https://www.leadingbeings.com/blog/conscious-success.  But more specifically I outline the eight steps you can take in create conscious success for yourself. Understand what influences your idea of success Unpack unhelpful beliefs and programming Understand what’s really important - Values, meaning, purpose Align your action to what’s important Consider the impact of your action ..read more

Sometimes when we go through a phase of personal and transformation and growth, things can change with the people closest to us. In this episode I discuss the theme of reshaping the expectations others might have of us. This reflection episode came from my discussion with Nicho Plowman in the previous episode. Make sure you check that one out for context.  ..read more

My guest today is Sally Hill. From almost as soon as her career started, Sally had a strong interest in sustainability and social impact, as well as a strong sense of social justice. After working across the not for profit and sustainability sectors, in roles spanning digital, partnerships, communications and more - sally saw an opportunity and had the desire to begin working in the emerging space of purpose driven business.   Sally cofounded her company Wildwon with Yvonne Lee in 2012. Now a certified B-Corp, Wildwon is a purpose driven experience design agency that works with organisati ..read more

This podcast is a reflection on last week's episode with Jacqui Lewis. I explore two ideas Jacqui and I spoke about: 1. That we should be building our work around the life we want to live (and not the other way around).As we grow up we are always asked what do we want to be? What do we want to do? But we are rarely asked about the kind of life we want to live. Part of the Good Work Revolution is about asking ourself this question. We can't just do work for the sake of others and forget about ourselves. 2. That there are some kinds of success that actually do not serve us.It is easy to find our ..read more

My guest on the Podcast today is Dr Jason Fox. Jason is a modern-day wizard-rogue, author and leadership adviser.   Sought after for his pioneering philosophies and expertise in motivation design, Jason shows forward-thinking leaders around the world how to unlock new and meaningful progress—amidst a volatile sea of complexity, uncertainty, ambiguity, paradox and doubt. Jason is the bestselling author of The Game Changer, and How to Lead a Quest: a handbook for pioneering executives and his research has been featured in the likes of Smart Company, Huffington Post, BRW and The Financial Re ..read more