The Leading Conversations Podcast
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Leading Conversations S2/E8: Building A Legacy with RD Jones Group
When the patriarch of the family business passes unexpectedly, the impact can lead the business to fold. In the case of RD Jones Group, that’s what many looking in from the outside expected.
Leading Conversations S2/Ep7: Coaching people not footballers with Chris Fagan
Chris Fagan is an AFL senior coach with the Midas touch. Throughout his coaching career he’s been involved in the success of the Melbourne Football Club and the string of consecutive Grand Final wins at Hawthorn. So why in 2016, go from the extraordinary wave of success at the Hawks to build back a battered club, at the Brisbane Lions?
Leading Conversations S2/Ep6: Fresh Eyes with Steph Alekna
Steph is in conversation with Marine Harkin, Leading Team Facilitator for Keller, over the last five years or so. They discuss what issues came to light and how both Steph and Martine worked together with staff to change priorities, enhance the working environment and actually increase productivity.
Leading Conversations S2/Ep5: The No-Shame Approach to Mental Health with Tom Caesar
Tom speaks to Daniel Healy, the Leading Teams Facilitator he’s been working with for the last six years, about how they navigated a path through the tough times and where he and the business are today.
Leading Conversations S2/Ep4: The One Percenters With Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers
Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers, General Manager, John Willey and Human Resources Manager, Kim Turnbull, discuss the journey towards incremental improvement and cultural change, with Kurt Wrigley, the firm’s Leading Teams Facilitator for the last four years.
Leading Conversations S2/Ep3: You Inspire Me with Kristen Buik
For years Kristen Buik was trying to please others by being who she thought they wanted her to be. It didn’t work, for her or her colleagues. Kristen found herself working within a male-dominated industry, as the Director and Co-Owner of business consulting firm, Altitude Advisory.
Leading Conversations S2/Ep1: The Butterfly Effect with Staughton College
In the best of circumstances, an educator’s role is a challenge. Throw in a pandemic, and the successful transformation of Staughton College is nothing short of remarkable. Thanks largely to Principal, David Lord and Vice Principal, Kristy Herridge.
Leading Conversations S2/Ep1: Two Ears One Mouth with Brent Novak
With 20 years at Flight Centre under his belt, Brent Novak’s passion is palpable. It’s driven him to seek peak performance at work, with his team and in his personal life.
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Leading Conversations Ep6: Putting a Man on the Moon with Mary Campbell
This final episode takes a slightly different approach, Mary Campbell, CEO of TAFE Queensland reflects on her 30 years at TAFE.
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Leading Conversations Ep5: The Water Man with Jeff Rigby
Jeff Rigby is the Managing Director of Western Water. He talked to us about how you keep competitive when your customers have to use your service.
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