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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #246 Danielle Colley The Chocolate Bar Life

Posted on July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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The Chocolate Bar Life

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Danielle Colley about The Chocolate Bar Life, understanding what burnout is and how work culture affects our mental health.

We also dive deeper into what a Mars Bar is, why we should prioritize work, rest, play, and becoming a mother.

Danielle Colley – The Chocolate Bar Life

Danielle Colley is an integrative life coach, founder of Your Good Life and the author of The Chocolate Bar Life.

Her career involved being a freelance journalist and producer for a number of top publications including the Women’s Weekly, Sunday Life, Body + Soul and news.com.au. She has been Company Director for RawBody productions and in 2019 founded Your Good Life. She delivers leadership workshops for well-known brands that include Sony PicturesTelevision, F45, The Leadership Institute and Transport New South Wales.

Danielle talks about:

• Quitting ballet and discovering drama
• Her two drama teachers as her mentors
• Incorporating emotional intelligence to parenting styles
• Coming into the world of journalism
• Becoming a mother
• Her journey towards blogging
• What is a Mars Bar?
• What is a responsible day?
• Understanding burnout
• Implementing work, rest, play
• What is success or holistic success
• Factors that cause burnout
• Checking in on ourselves
• The Chocolate Bar Life

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“It doesn’t matter how successful, how high achieving, how much money they have, how much status they have, there comes a sort of this element or time where it just feels like it’s eating them. You know, they’ve been consumed by their life or by their job.” Danielle Colley talks about burnout on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Overwhelm is more palatable for people to talk about. And then burnout is what happens when you stay in that state of overwhelm for too long.” Burnout vs. overwhelm by Danielle Colley on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“When you’re aware of your strengths, then you can lean into them.” Danielle Colley talks about positive intelligence on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Danielle Colley LinkedIn
Danielle Colley Instagram
Danielle Colley Facebook
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
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The Chocolate Bar Life

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #234 Jaquie Scammell The Future of Service

Posted on May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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The Future of Service

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Jaquie Scammell about The Future of Service is 5D, building trust and rapport, and how digitalization affects customer relationships.

We also dive deeper into some of the differences of human interaction and machine interaction, and how we can better ourselves to become effective service providers.

Jaquie Scammell – The Future of Service

Jaquie Scammell is a prominent customer service expert, Founder of ServiceQ, and the award-winning author of Service Habits 2nd ed, and The Future of Service is 5D.

Her studies have focused on Business Administration and Management, venue and event management, and entrepreneurial studies. Her career also includes manager and leadership roles at Tennis Australia, Spotless, McDonald and Delaware North Companies where she worked at Wembley National Stadium, Emirates Stadium and the Australian Open.

Jaquie Scammell talks about:

How working with McDonald’s at a very early age trained her in studying human behavior
Automation and how it affected productivity and human resources in her workplace growing up
Her dad being a great influence on her leadership style
Building relationship with your customers
The Future Of Service is 5D
Key attributes to consider whenever we interact with people
Human to human interaction vs. machine to human interaction
Using the human body as a tool for effective communication
Can we train attitude?
Getting people out of their heads in order to deal with attitude
Becoming a better speaker
Building a customer service strategy with the advancement of technology
Building trust and rapport with actual human interaction
Human dimensions in the aspect of customer service and interaction
Offering a service vs. being willing to serve
The future of digital customer service

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“Great leaders in service understand that people are multi-dimensional. We have a body. We have a mind. We have a heart. We are social tribal beings.” Human dimensions with Jaquie Scammell on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Once I saw what leadership did and the impact it had and I was given some responsibility, I just wanted to eat that up and grab on to it and be great.” Jaquie Scammell talks about her dad’s influence on her leadership style on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“The best people in roles of service or service leadership are those that are fully present with you.” Jaquie Scammell talks about solid quality connection on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Jaquie Scammell www.jaquiescammell.com
Jaquie Scammell LinkedIn
Jaquie Scammell Instagram
Jaquie Scammell Facebook
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #233 Anna Glynn Strong

Posted on April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Strong

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Anna Glynn about Strong, relationship selling, and building trust and permission in the workplace.

We also dive deeper into understanding the challenges faced by our leaders right now and how resilience and optimism play an important role along the way.

Anna Glynn – Strong

Anna Glynn is a Positive Psychology and sales leadership expert, and the author of the newly released book Strong. Her education includes a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts from Monash University, a Professional Certificate in Positive Psychology (First Class Honours) and a Masters of Applied Positive Psychology (First Class Honours) from the University of Melbourne.

She has worked in financial services and national sales roles with National Australia Bank (NAB), MLC, before transitioning into Facilitator and training roles at University of Melbourne, Maxme and The Michelle McQuaid Group.

Anna Glynn talks about:

Curiosity as a driving force to success
Her strengths as a teenager and its changes overtime
First job with the NAB under the sales department and how it started her career
Her strengths from a sales perspective and and what was it about sales that caught her attention
The biggest challenges she encountered in her sales career
Building trust and permission
Strong
How the changes brought about by Covid affected relationship building in the workplace
Key decision makers
Understanding sales leaders right now
Making sure leaders perform in a challenging environment
Building resilience and optimism
Working on our weaknesses too, not just our strengths
The important aspects of positive psychology for a sales leader

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“We’re getting to know humans. We do this in our daily lives. But a lot of people actually find relationships selling quite challenging because you might not get the quick win. You’ve got to be in it for the long game. You’ve got to be prepared to be patient, and you really seek to get to know someone versus just being able to jump in and offer a solution for your problem.” Relationship selling with Anna Glynn on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“If there is an opportunity for me to share insights, you know, talk with people, give audio calls, give references, whatever it is, I’m happy to hand that over. And the hope, I guess, is that by forming that relationship and building that trust is that when the need arises, when they do need to engage with me, I’m the first person that hopefully they think of.” Anna Glynn talks about creating a more thriving world on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“As a human species, we would not have survived if we were out there on our own. Right? We need others to survive. But what’s more than that? We need others to actually thrive in our lives as well. “ Understanding resilience with Anna Glynn on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Anna Glynn www.annaglynn.com.au
Anna Glynn LinkedIn
Anna Glynn Instagram
Anna Glynn Facebook
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
NRG2Perform www.nrg2perform.com

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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #229 Markus Kaulius Play A Bigger Game

Posted on March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Play A Bigger Game

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Markus Kaulius about play a bigger game, personal & professional growth, and the dangers of complacency.

We also dive deeper into the power of believing in things you have control over, the importance of physical wellbeing, and helping people achieve fulfillment.

Markus Kaulius – Play A Bigger Game

Markus Kaulius is the founder of Magnum Nutraceuticals, a Tony Robbins Platinum Partner, and co-founder of Play a Bigger Game. He is also among NYC Journal’s Top 30 to Watch in 2022. His academic journey boasts a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business, Entrepreneurial Leadership, and Marketing from Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

As the CEO & Founder of Magnum Pharmaceuticals, Markus has steered the company from its inception to a remarkable valuation of $170 million. Beyond his corporate endeavors, Markus is actively engaged with Rockbody retreats and frequently accompanies Tony Robbins on global ventures.

Markus Kaulius talks about:

Going through tough times as a child
Starting a supplement company out of his bedroom at a young age
Play A Bigger Game
Realisations in life and with oneself after being bullied and picked on
Growth and constantly challenging yourself is where the “juices in life” are found
Focusing on things outside of your control is detrimental
Having the right people around you who hold you accountable and challenge you is important for growth
Taking action and applying what you learn
Avoiding complacency in marriage and relationships
Having the mindset of choice
The power of believing in things you can control
Helping people wake up from the complacency that has lulled them to sleep and get them to play a bigger game in life
How exercise and physical activity radically changes your life
Building good and healthy habits
Balancing being healthy, happy, and hungry for success

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“If you’re not growing, you’re dying. And for many years, I didn’t quite comprehend what that really meant. I understood, but I’m not growing. I’m going the other way. I get it. But the real point of that verse, in my opinion, is if I’m not growing, I’m not experiencing what I should be experiencing in life.” Markus Kaulius talks about growth on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“What if you started to play a bigger game in your life? What would that look like if you were going to level up a good level up, what would that look like? I truly believe everybody has those answers inside of them or you can turn to some people close to you who have reached higher levels of success and ask them, what are some of the habits that you do?” Playing a bigger game with Markus Kaulius on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Growth is the fun part of life. It’s challenging myself. It’s trying to become someone better in the fulfillment that I get from knowing that I am better today than I was yesterday. I’m way better than I was a week ago. I’m way better than the way, way better than I was a year ago. And that growth is so exciting.” Markus Kaulius talks about finding excitement in personal and professional growth on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Markus Kaulius www.playabiggergame.com
Markus Kaulius LinkedIn
Markus Kaulius Instagram
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #227 Michael McQueen Mindstuck

Posted on March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Mindstuck

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Michael McQueen about Mindstuck, how to influence change as a leader and the importance of social human connections.

We also dive deeper into why some people resist change, understanding other people’s perspectives, and finding ways to bring people closer to the middle for productive discussions.

Michael McQueen – Mindstuck

Michael McQueen is a distinguished multi-award winning speaker, change strategist, and accomplished author with 10 bestselling books to his credit, including the recently released Mindstuck. His academic background comprises a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong, supplemented by a continuous pursuit of understanding human behavior and future trends through daily research.

Having worked with esteemed clients such as Google, Toyota, and Mastercard, Michael has been instrumental in guiding some of the world’s leading brands through periods of uncertainty, ensuring they remain at the forefront of innovation. With two decades of experience as a professional speaker, Michael has held prestigious positions including President of Professional Speakers Australia. He has been honored as the Australian Keynote Speaker of the Year and inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame.

Michael McQueen talks about:

Being captivated by a keynote speaker as an 8 year old
Building his credibility through research and programs with young people
Drawing on new trends and information to keep his content fresh
Building connection with audience before and after a talk, and rehearsing thoroughly
Mindstuck
Why people become stubborn and resistant to change
Becoming trustworthy to influence people to make a change
Building rapport & framing change in a familiar or altruistic way
Telling stories to appeal to emotions
The key to reducing polarisation and tribalism
Increasing proximity between opposing groups so they can understand each other’s perspectives
Evidence and logic alone often don’t work for persuasion
Understanding other people’s perspectives
Avoiding prejudice
Finding ways to bring people closer to the middle for productive discussions
The revelations and studies in human behavior and relationships that came out from the pandemic
Importance of social human connections
The psychology of stubborness

Tweets

“What they found is that when you’re lacking social connections, the amygdala, which is where that fight and flight reflex resides, part of the instinctive mind shrinks and the surface becomes different.” The importance of building and maintaining social connections with Michael Mcqueen on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“The first thing is you’ve got to win affinity. You’ve got to be seen as trustworthy. Someone who’s got their best interests in mind. This is what Aristotle talked about as ethos, this notion of being credible and trustworthy in the eyes of other people you’re trying to engage with.” Michale Mcqueen talks about building trust to influence change on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“I’m reading 5 to 7 tech and trend journals or newsletters or online resources every day. So I’m pumping out content every day about what’s new, what’s happening. That then feeds into my presentation. So I’ve got this natural cadence of always the new.” Michael Mcqueen talks about staying up to date with trends and keeping content fresh on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Michael McQueen Website: https://michaelmcqueen.net/
Michael McQueen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmcqueen1/
Michael McQueen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelmcqueenauthor
Michael McQueen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeljmcqueen/
Michael McQueen Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelmcqueen1
Michael McQueen X: https://twitter.com/Michael_McQueen
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
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Mindstuck

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #225 Patrick Esposito The Structure of Success

Posted on February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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The Structure Of Success

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Patrick Esposito about The Structure Of Success, navigating passion and rational thinking, and how to create and sustain successful businesses.

We also dive deeper into the value of networking and connections, managing internal and external challenges in teams and organisations, and being a leader in business.

Patrick Esposito – The Structure Of Success

Patrick Esposito is a dynamic serial entrepreneur who recently unveiled Initiative Labs, an accomplished investor, seasoned lawyer, and the author of “The Structure Of Success.” Armed with a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center, Patrick further enriched his academic portfolio with a master’s degree in modern history from the University of Oxford, England.

With an extensive background in the technology sector, Patrick co-founded and spearheaded the success of numerous companies, such as Augusta Systems, Resilient Technologies, Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure, Mile Out, and ACME General Corp. Notably, his professional journey also featured pivotal roles in offering counsel and legal support to financial and government agencies.

Patrick Esposito talks about:

Growing up in a college town and wanting to create positive change in the world specifically in his home state
An organised process of assessing, deciding, planning, and implementing changes is critical for business success
The Structure Of Success
Focus on a few high-priority areas and make one change at a time to avoid burning out
Having the right governance structure and management team in place
Worrying productively about critical areas can turn weaknesses into strengths
Regularly analyse areas like governance, management, adjustments, infrastructure investments, legal structures, and disaster preparedness plans.
External factors matter, but internal factors matter more
Navigating external challenges
Understanding what each person wants to protect can improve the workplace dynamic
Getting competent legal documents early can help resolve disputes and handle exits smoothly
Passion is important but rational thinking is needed to succeed
Protecting what employees want to protect from work intrusions can reduce resentment and burnout
Focusing on a few priorities each quarter to assess, plan, and implement changes
Identifying 3 to 5 major risks for businesses and plan for how to manage them
The value of networking and building connections

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“There’s a lot of value in being connected. Being connected with an eye toward the purpose that you want that connectivity to bear fruit.” Patrick Esposito talks about the value of networking and building connections on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“You’ve got to have a good process for looking at adjustments and pivots. Have a good process for looking at infrastructure investments, to support maturation and scaling. You’ve got to have good formal legal documents to support how you make business decisions and how if you have multiple partners, folks can leave the business. You have to have a good process for looking at mergers, acquisitions, other types of exits, partnerships, etc.” Knowing what to prepare in starting and sustaining a business with Patrick Esposito on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“The most important thing that I found on your pathway in business is being open. Being open to what can develop as a result of engaging and being present and participating in discussions, conversations, meetings.” Patrick Esposito talks about being a leader in business on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Patrick Esposito www.patrickesposito.com
Patrick Esposito LinkedIn
Patrick Esposito Facebook
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
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The Structure of Success

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #222 Kyle McDowell Begin With We

Posted on February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Begin With We

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Kyle McDowell about Begin with We, challenging peers in the organisation and creating a culture of excellence within.

We also dive deeper into the principles for building and sustaining a culture of excellence, leaving a legacy of leadership and helping others in their journey through his leadership.

Kyle McDowell – Begin With We

Kyle Mcdowell is a former corporate executive of three Fortune 10 firms, a leadership expert, and the best-selling author of Begin With WE. He earned a BA in Mass Communications from the University of South Florida before making significant strides in Service Operations for a government-sponsored health plan. Under his leadership, the organization received the prestigious JD Power award for outstanding customer service, marking a historic achievement for a health plan.

His impact expanded as McDowell played a pivotal role in operational bail-outs for states grappling with the implementation of ACA and Health Insurance Exchanges, ensuring access to healthcare for hundreds of thousands of citizens. Adding to his academic accolades, he earned an MBA from The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, ranked as the #1 business school in America. His leadership philosophy materialized in “The 10 WEs,” serving as the cultural manifesto for the $5 billion program he spearheaded with 15,000 employees

Kyle McDowell talks about:

Being interested in leadership from an early age attributing it to playing football
Similarities in the world of sports and leadership in and out of the business world
Begin with We
Ten Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence
Creating a “culture of excellence”
Employees being obligated to challenge peers and leaders with data or experience to gain different perspectives
Focusing on outcomes rather than activity
Believing employees should be rewarded based on their impact on organisational culture, not just top-line results.
Unintentionally filtering out authenticity if not executed properly
Challenging peers in a diplomatic way
Aiming to “pick people up” when they stumble and propel them to new heights by helping them get promoted, get a new job, or leave the organisation if that’s what’s best for them.
Helping others through his work and resources, not to gain followers or sell books.
Finding fulfillment in positively impacting others’ journeys

Tweets

“You are obligated to challenge peer to peer or leader challenge members of your own team, challenge across the organisation. You are obligated to do so as long as you bring data and or experience with that challenge. The result of that is, we recognise we’re open and transparent about our areas of opportunity. When one person is open to challenging another, we get two different perspectives on the same topic, if not more.” Challenging each other to get different perspectives with Kyle McDowell on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“You want to have a lasting impact as a leader.” Kyle Mcdowell talks about legacy and impact on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“I hear from strangers saying how these principles have not only changed their lives inside the corporate world, but I hear pretty regularly now, almost once a month, I would say, or people say the principles have guided and changed how they raise their children because again, that system of beliefs is really hard to replicate. When we’re aligned around it, we’re just so much better positioned for success, continuity, and frankly, to be much more high functioning core.” Kyle McDowell talks about Begin with We on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Kyle McDowell www.kylemcdowellinc.com
Kyle McDowell LinkedIn
Kyle McDowell Instagram
Kyle McDowell Youtube
Kyle McDowell Facebook
Kyle McDowell X
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #221 Andy Anderson & Matt Lavars Relentless Education for Coaches

Posted on January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Relentless Education For Coaches

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Andy Anderson & Matt Lavars about Relentless Education For Coaches, entrepreneurs with online businesses and the importance of having great mentors and coaches.

We also dive deeper into hard work and sacrifice, having the right mindset for entrepreneurial pursuits and the secrets to enabling long-term business success.

Andy Anderson & Matt Lavars – Relentless Education For Coaches

Andy Anderson is a distinguished TV and Podcast host, WBFF Pro Athlete, and globally recognized author. He stands as a formidable business coach and entrepreneur. Originating from Melbourne, he meticulously built the Ultimate You Change Centre, which has now expanded to 28 centers across Australia. Notably, Andy also serves as the CEO and Founder of Change Labz in his spare time.

Matt Lavars is a seasoned coach and mentor specializing in the development and expansion of online businesses. With a fervor for assisting coaches and online service-based entrepreneurs, Matt has devoted his career to guiding individuals on how to construct the business of their dreams. Together,

Andy and Matt have orchestrated the success story of Relentless Education, a platform where they empower coaches, consultants, and service-based entrepreneurs to reach impressive six-figure monthly revenue milestones.

Andy Anderson & Matt Lavars talk about:

Growing up and shaping dreams in Ballarat and Geelong respectively
Sacrifice and hard work are crucial for entrepreneurial success
Entrepreneurs need to be willing to put in long hours and juggle many roles in the early stages to build momentum
Having the right mindset of viewing challenges as opportunities
Relentless Education For Coaches
Learning to take responsibility to push through difficulties
Surrounding yourself with the proper mentors
Learning from successful people for personal and entrepreneurial growth
Focusing on serving others and customers
The secrets to enabling long-term business success
Creating a vision for the future but also setting achievable milestones along the way
Having a partner or co-founder who shares the same values and vision
Leveraging each other’s strengths and providing support
Understanding limiting beliefs and stories people tell themselves
Constantly improving systems, processes and offerings

Tweets

“We just believe so strongly in anyone being able to change their situation through learning some new skills that they don’t have access to.” Relentless education for growth with Andy Anderson and Matt Lavars on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“You’ve got to be super curious and passionate, but you’ve got to have a little bit of grit and a little bit of anger always. I definitely had a little bit of anger that that drove me. If anyone doubted me, I used it as fuel. And still to this day, it’s one of my greatest, greatest fuels. ” Andy Anderson talks about overcoming adversities on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“It really became a curiosity of personal development, which then probably became like a healthy addiction to just surround myself with messages of growth. I started loving the feeling of empowerment because I thought, Wow, education is the answer to all of my problems. If I can learn stuff, then I can change things.” Matt Lavars talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with the right mentors and the right people for growth on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Andy Anderson and Matt Lavars Weblink: www.relentlesseducation.com.au
Andy Anderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andyianderson
Matt Lavars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLavarsOfficial
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #217 Marita Cheng Robots That Save Lives

Posted on December 28, 2023December 28, 2023 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Robots That Save Lives

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Marita Cheng about robots that save lives, inspiring the next generation of women engineers, and the future of AI, technology, and robotics.

We also dive deeper into leading volunteers, learning and honing crucial leadership skills at a young age, the curiosity to innovate, and instilling a sense of purpose in your organisation.

Marita Cheng – Robots That Save Lives

Marita Cheng is the youngest Member of the Order of Australia, recognised by Forbes twice, as one of the World’s Top 50 Women In Tech in 2018 and a Forbes 30 Under 30 awardee in 2016,

She holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) / Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of Melbourne and soon became the mastermind behind aubot, a company that showcased modular, transportable, and affordable robots in 2018. She also co-founded Aipoly which has been downloaded over half a million times and translated into 23 languages. At the age of 19, she founded Robogals, a movement aimed at inspiring young girls to pursue engineering careers.

She later took the helm as Young Australian of the Year at the age of 22, leading a team of 4000 people across 13 countries.

Marita Cheng talks about:

Growing up in Cairns, Australia being raised by her mom who worked hard to give her all the early exposure she could possibly get
Being interested in robotics at an early age
Started RoboGirls in university to teach robotics to girls and help increase the number of women in engineering
Robots That Save Lives
Creation of Aubot and the inspiration behind it
Publishing a children’s book called Smart Girl to inspire young girls to pursue robotics and STEM
The importance of giving your people autonomy when scaling organisations
Helping your people develop and upskill and making sure they have a sense of purpose
Protecting future generations with the ethical use of technology
Staying focused on your lane of work rather than trying to solve every problem
The most success comes from going deep in one area that you are truly passionate about.
Learning crucial leadership skills by leading and inspiring passion in volunteers
Finding the balance between the messiness and processes

Tweets

“I’m really, really happy to make something that lasted. I think that’s how I like to think about my companies as well. It’s like I want to create something that lasts, that impacts a lot of people that can scale, that lasts for like like 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50 years and beyond.” Marita Cheng talks about creating a legacy that lasts on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“The more you keep your eyes open, the more you’re learning from everything that the world is giving you. The more you can bring interesting ideas to your projects.” Boosting your creativity with Marita Cheng on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“I think the skills that I learned over that time were to listen and to try and understand, like where people were coming from and what they needed to feel heard, what they need to feel appreciated, what they needed to do that task.” Marita Cheng talks about crucial leadership skills on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Marita Cheng Weblink: www.maritacheng.com/
Marita Cheng LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maritacheng/
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
NRG2Perform www.nrg2perform.com

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Smart Girl Books: Marita Cheng

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #216 John Buchanan Australia’s Most Successful Cricket Coach

Posted on December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Australia’s Most Successful Cricket Coach

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with John Buchanan about becoming Australia’s most successful Cricket coach, coaching philosophies and leading high performing teams.

We also dive deeper into maintaining team dynamics, preserving and upholding team and organisational culture, and the importance of experience and grit in leading teams.

John Buchanan – Australia’s Most Successful Cricket Coach

John Buchanan is a revered figure in Australian sports, with a remarkable career that has left an indelible mark on the world of cricket. As a distinguished coach, he guided the Australian cricket team to triumphs in the World Cup, Ashes Series, and a historic victory against India after 36 years. His coaching prowess is underscored by an impressive 79.83 winning percentage in both Tests and ODIs, placing him in the esteemed company of legends such as Vince Lombardi and Alex Ferguson.

Beyond his achievements on the cricket field, John Buchanan is a multifaceted individual. A performance coach, keynote speaker, and accomplished author, he is on a mission to share the secrets of success. Armed with an honorary PhD, GAICD, MA, and a Bachelor’s in Human Movement Studies, he seamlessly blends academic rigor with practical field expertise.

John Buchanan talks about:

Coaching style and his principles in coaching
Leading high performing teams
Becoming Australia’s most successful Cricket coach
Going back to the basics and thinking about strategy
Pressures of coaching high-performing teams
Different approaches to leading different teams
Dealing with different expectations and pressures as a coach
Getting sacked and approaching it with an agile and adaptable mindset without compromising his principles
Doing the right thing by stepping back and asking the right questions
Ensuring that his people keep their feet on the ground

Tweets

“It’s a constant job of both modeling and structuring and influencing all the sorts of things that you want so that in terms of their culture and in terms of performance or preparing to perform and performing, in essence, the players are very much feeling that they’re in control of all that & it’s really coming from them.” Leading high-performing teams with John Buchanan on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“In my mind, I was at least modelling the type of behaviours that I thought were very important to the group.” John Buchanan talks about ensuring that he can teach his teams to remain grounded and keep a humble mindset on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“I think the ability to store that knowledge and experience, and with people not necessarily in the job, but having access to them so that they come back and contribute and mentor and coach and really be a resource to the organisation.” John Buchanan talks about the importance of having the experience and building meaningful team relationships in leadership on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

John Buchanan www.buchanancoaching.com
John Buchanan LinkedIn
John Buchanan Facebook
John Buchanan Instagram
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Facebook
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
NRG2Perform www.nrg2perform.com

Book

If Better is Possible: The Winning Strategies from the Coach of Australia’s Most Successful Cricket Team