Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #199 Nina Mapson Bone Meaningful Work

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #199 Nina Mapson Bone Meaningful Work

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #199 Nina Mapson Bone Meaningful Work

Meaningful Work

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Nina Mapson Bone about Meaningful Work, communication as a key aspect of leadership and building relationships within organisations.

We also dive deeper into creating a sense of purpose and community within organisations, challenges in the workplace and recruitment, and the four key factors of meaningful work.

Nina Mapson Bone  – Meaningful Work

Nina Mapson Bone is the managing director of Beaumont People, a renowned recruitment and consulting firm, a powerful speaker, and the author of the career-changing book Meaningful Work. She is an Opinion Columnist at CEOWORLD magazine and has diverse experience working with Robert Half International, the University of Sydney, and Chandler Macleod Group.

She is a graduate of The University of Edinburgh and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.  Nina is also the President of the Recruitment, Consulting, and Staffing Association of Australia and New Zealand, and the Chair of the Development Committee of the NORTH Foundation—an organisation dedicated to advancing medical research and patient care. 

Nina talks about:

  • Growing up in the UK
  • Setting out to be a leader from an early stage
  • Organisations and employers looking at transferable skills and using skills-based recruiting
  • Meaningful Work
  • Societal factors in producing meaningful work
  • Human skills needed to persevere and the ability to overcome struggles
  • Moved formally into recruiting upon arriving in Australia in 2002
  • How a company’s dealing with the fact that people don’t tend to stick around as long anymore
  • People are less clear on what they’re looking for
  • Searching for a sense of purpose and belonging in a workplace
  • Employers being loyal to their people and people being loyal to their employers
  • Leaders creating a great culture within organisations
  • Using your people’s strengths to motivate them to perform better
  • Getting better at acknowledging people’s mistakes
  • Communication is key in leadership
  • Relationship building between employers and employees
  • The need for deep work versus collaboration
  •  Four kinds of key factors of meaningful work

Tweets

“Leaders need to be thinking about working on how can they keep, how can they retain and develop their people and keep them involved.” Leaders giving their members a sense of purpose with Nina Mapson Bone on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“I would much rather work with organisations that are great places to work. I have a great culture & great environment. That’s the style of recruitment we do.” Nina Mapson Bone on their recruitment style at Beaumont on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“There’s a lot of evidence to show that when people work to their strengths, they perform better, they better engage, they’re less stressed, they’re more vital, they’re more creative. So if you know what your people’s strengths are and you are able as a leader to allocate the kind of tasks and resources and workload based on the strengths, you’ll get better performance.” Using your people’s strengths with Nina Mapson Bone on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast. 

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Nina Mapson Bone www.ninamapsonbone.com.au
Nina Mapson Bone LinkedIn
Nina Mapson Bone 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
Meaningful Work

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #197 Vanessa Vershaw Unreasonable Ambition

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #197 Vanessa Vershaw Unreasonable Ambition

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #197 Vanessa Vershaw Unreasonable Ambition

Unreasonable Ambition

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Vanessa Vershaw about Unreasonable Ambition, having a strong self-concept and empathy vs. compassion as a leader.

We also dive deeper into building an empathetic skillset and a compassionate organisation, creating a deeper sense and connection within teams, and nurturing rising talent.

Vanessa Vershaw  – Unreasonable Ambition

Vanessa Vershaw is the CEO and Founder of Reinvention Consulting Group and the author of the book Unreasonable Ambition, winner of the 2022 Momentum Trail-blazer Award, and an award-winning Australian Organisational Psychologist for ASX 20 & Fortune 100 companies globally.

She is a graduate of the University of Western Australia, Murdoc University and Curtin University where she took Modern Languages & Theater, Law, and Psychology. A former journalist with ABC, Vanessa’s expertise has gained recognition through publications in The Australian Financial Review, The Diplomat magazine, and other esteemed platforms. 

Vanessa talks about:

  • Wanting to serve people at an early age and becoming an organisational psychologist
  • Being strong with her views and being a natural leader
  • Unreasonable Ambition
  • Embracing your true self
  • Going into journalism and leaving and going into Psychology
  • Empathy vs. Compassion as a leader
  • Building empathic skills as a leader
  • A compassionate organisation achieves collective resilience
  • Building a shared purpose and meaning in an organisation
  • A deeper sense of connection and belonging in an organisation
  • The great resignation
  • The mirroring technique in executive coaching
  • Nurturing rising talents and giving real time feedback
  • Real transformation happens when we’re not in charge
  • Choosing the road less travelled

Tweets

“It’s not about having an ego. It’s about having a very strong self-concept. And that’s difference. The strong self-concept is I know who I am, warts and all. I’ve got great self-awareness. I know what I can do and I know what I can do right from a skills perspective. And it gives perspective.” Having a strong self-concept with Vanessa Vershaw on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“How could you afford not to be anybody other than yourself? And that’s really the lessons that I roll through, through my own experiences.” Vanessa Vershaw on embracing her true self on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“We’re actually creating an organisation where it’s not a team of people, but it’s almost a tribe of people where we are connected deeply through purpose and belonging and why compassion is really important. It’s because a compassionate organisation is the one that’s able to achieve collective resilience.” Having compassion as a leader with Vanessa Vershaw on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast. 

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Vanessa Vershaw www.reinventionconsulting.com.au
Vanessa Vershaw LinkedIn
Vanessa Vershaw 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

Unreasonable Ambition: Renegade thinking for leaders to create impossible change

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #184 Christina Gerakiteys, Nick Harding & Sam Cawthorn AI & The Future of Learning

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #184 Christina Gerakiteys, Nick Harding & Sam Cawthorn AI & The Future of Learning

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #184 Christina Gerakiteys, Nick Harding & Sam Cawthorn AI & The Future of Learning

 AI & The Future of Learning

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Christina Gerakiteys, Nick Harding, and Sam Cawthorn about the world of artificial intelligence and the future of learning.

We also dive deeper into technology and the evolution of spaces & education, adapting to the changes brought about by technology, and how to utilise AI for good.

Nick Harding, Christina Gerakiteys, & Sam Cawthorn –  AI & The Future of Learning

Christina Gerakiteys is the former Co-CEO of SingularityU Australia, an Advisor with Wavia, and the CEO of UtopiaX. She is a sought-after speaker, facilitator, and program designer. Christina has disrupted current mindsets with her Moonshot thinking, creating highly customized programs for clients like Deloitte, IAG, and Entrepreneurs Organisation.

Nick Harding is a Strategic Communications Expert, Speech Writer, and Presenter, who is passionate about helping people discover and craft their story. Nick has designed strategic communications for companies like ANZ Private and Navia and has written TED, SXSW, and Vivid talks for individuals. He has taught presentation and pitching skills to companies like IAG, the NSW Department of Treasury, and IBM India, and trained iconic Australian companies such as NAB and Westpac on leadership and influence.

Sam Cawthorn is the CEO and Founder of Speakers Institute and Speakers Tribe. Sam is a multi-talented entrepreneur, author of 11 books, including 5 International Best Sellers, and a keynote speaker who has inspired audiences worldwide. He has been recognized as both the Young Australian Of The Year and the Edupreneur of the Year for his outstanding contribution to education and leadership. 

Christina, Nick and Sam talk about:

  • World of artificial intelligence
  •  AI & The Future of Learning
  • Technology and the evolution of spaces
  • Meaning of metaverse
  • The inevitability of change
  • AI & the evolution of education
  • Plagiarism and cheating
  • Bloom’s Taxonomy
  • Use of AI in schools and workplaces
  • Productivity with AI
  • Utilising AI for good
  • Digital minds, analogue hearts

Tweets

“As the technology is rising exponentially, as change is happening faster and faster, there’s also an exponential rise in mindfulness meditation, breathing, being aware, slowing down. So all these things are happening so that we can in fact live in each moment so that we can deal with the exponential change and the rate of adaptability that we’re being asked to have at the moment.” Christina Gerakiteys talks about change and adaptability on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast. 

“That ability to have critical thinking that that’s the type of stuff that we need to be teaching, we need to be teaching critical thinking.” Nick Harding on what educators need to teach students on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast. 

“We still have this analogue heart set without a doubt. We still want that human touch, have human connection and the like.” Sam Cawthorn on whether AI can totally replace the human workforce on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast. 

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Sam Cawthorn www.samcawthorn.com
Sam Cawthorn Linkedin
Speakers Institute Corporate www.speakersinstitutecorporate.com
Christina Gerakiteys www.christinagerakiteys.global
Christina Gerakiteys Linkedin
Christina Gerakiteys Instagram
UtopiaX www.utopiax.global/about
Nick Harding www.nickharding.com.au
Nick Harding Linkedin
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

Recommended Reading:

People Follow People: The Twelve Characteristics of an Influential Leader Book

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #183 Yamini Naidu X Factor

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #183 Yamini Naidu X Factor

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #183 Yamini Naidu X Factor

X Factor

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Yamini Naidu about X Factor, business storytelling, unleashing your speaking superpower and finding a sense of purpose in life.

We also dive deeper into meaning-making exercises, how to find your X Factor, and providing world-class learning experiences for individuals, teams and organisations.

Yamini Naidu – X Factor

Yamini Naidu’s impressive educational background includes a BA in Economics & Sociology from St. Xavier’s College, an MA in Economics from the University of Mumbai, and an MSc in IR & Personnel Management from The London School of Economics and Political Science. She has worked with some of the world’s top businesses such as Google, Ford Motor Company, Atlassian, Tiffany&Co, Adidas, ANZ, and national banks.

Beyond her work in the business world, Yamini is also deeply committed to social enterprise and pro bono work. She supports the High Resolves Global Citizenship and Leadership Programs, and Pollinate Energy, and is a volunteer guide at the National Gallery of Victoria.

Yamini talks about:

  • Having an X Factor statement
  • How thought-leadership is provided to the world
  • The search for meaning
  • Co-creation between speakers and listeners
  • Ensuring to provide world-class learning experiences
  • X Factor
  • Business Storytelling
  • Evolution of speakers
  • Speaking with influence
  • Belonging and the misfits of the world
  • Individual circles
  • Meaning-making exercise

Tweets

“We moved into a space where it’s very much about co-creation, an experience with our audience, and drawing on the wisdom in the room.” Yamini Naidu talks about the evolution of speakers on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast. 

“The purpose of my X Factor is I want my message to be memorable. It happens at the intersection of the purpose of value. So what value are you providing for your audience.” The purpose of having an X Factor with Yamini Naidu on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast. 

“I have a quest to help everyone find their X factor and articulate it. I think the world will be a better and happier place when people realize that each of us is truly special.” Helping others find their X Factor with Yamini Naidu on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast. 

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Yamini Naidu www.yamininaidu.com.au
Yamini Naidu Linkedin
Yamini Naidu Twitter
Yamini Naidu Youtube

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

Recommended Reading:

X Factor: Unleash Your Presenting Superpower Book

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #182 Sam Cawthorn & Tony Tan AI Future of Business

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #182 Sam Cawthorn & Tony Tan AI Future of Business

AI Future of Business

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Sam Cawthorn and Tony Tan about AI future of business, communication, and the evolution of artificial intelligence.

We also dive deeper into the use of AI in the education and business sector, the need for human touch, harnessing technology for the benefit of humanity, and whether AI will eventually replace human employees.

Sam Cawthorn & Tony Tan – AI Future of Business

Sam Cawthorn is the CEO and Founder of Speakers Institute and Speakers Tribe. He is a multi-talented entrepreneur, author of 11 books, including 5 International Best Sellers, and a keynote speaker who has inspired audiences worldwide. He has been recognized as both the Young Australian Of The Year and the Edupreneur of the Year for his outstanding contribution to education and leadership.

Tony Tan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Imperium, an AI, Metaverse, and Cyber Security company that has received over 20 industry and business awards. A is a renowned Futurist, who is passionate about the disruptive digital landscape for businesses and consumers alike, he is the author of the Amazon Bestselling book: The Future In The Present, How AI Will Impact Your Life.

Sam and Tony talk about:

  • The evolution of artificial intelligence
  • AI and its use in education
  • Business and recession
  • Great resignation and mismatch of skills
  • Finding meaning in life and leaving a legacy
  • The need for human touch 
  • Machine learning
  • AI future of business
  • Digital minds and analog hearts
  • Harnessing technology for the benefit of humanity
  • Augmenting the art of communication
  • Communication and AI
  • Limitations of artificial intelligence

Tweets

“Whatever technology that we have today, we will definitely need a human interface at the end of the day.” Tony Tan talks about artificial intelligence and the human touch on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast. 

“Whether you’re a leader talking to your staff, whether you’re a salesperson, talking to a potential customer, or whether you’re a husband is trying to connect with your wife, everything around communication is keeping their attention and then influencing them to take action” The meaning of communication with Sam Cawthorn on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast. 

“No one on the planet has our experiences, has our story, crafting that story, knowing how to emotionally move and shift to the listener that still will require human touch.” Importance of the human touch in the midst of the rising AI technology on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast. 

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Sam Cawthorn www.samcawthorn.com
Sam Cawthorn Linkedin
Speakers Institute Corporate www.speakersinstitutecorporate.com

Tony Tan www.tonytanasia.com
Tony Tan Linkedin
Imperium Solutions www.imperium.com.sg

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

Recommended Reading:

People Follow People: The Twelve Characteristics of an Influential Leader Book
The Future in the Present: How Ai Will Impact Your Life Book

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #180 Darren Fleming Mindset Mastery

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #180 Darren Fleming Mindset Mastery

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #180 Darren Fleming Mindset Mastery

Mindset Mastery

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Darren Fleming about Mindset Mastery, mental momentum and the marvels of the human brain.

We also dive deep into the world of health and athleticism, meditation and awareness, using positive psychology, and dealing with unwanted thoughts.

Darren Fleming – Mindset Mastery

Darren Fleming is a Peak Performance Strategist, behavioral scientist, former international elite athlete, and a prolific author with six books on communication, leadership, and influence under his belt. He’s recently launched a new book called Mindset Mastery that’s bound to change the game.

With a degree in Psychology from the University of South Australia and a background in neuro-linguistic programming, he has an incredible journey to share with us. From being a para-legal to a debt collector, he’s taken up leadership, training, and coaching roles at Westpac and even worked as a statistician for the Australian government. He’s on a mission to help major Australian and international companies unleash their full potential. With a passion for helping people overcome their limitations and achieve their goals with greater ease, he’s worked with top Global 100 companies such as CISCO, Caterpillar, and Komatsu.

Darren talks about:

  • Growing up in a rough environment
  • Finding love in the world of sports
  • Mindset Mastery
  • Sensory body feedback loop and how do we engage with the world
  • Mental momentum
  • Don’t be a D!ck
  • Feeling the fear and doing things anyway
  • Taking ownership and responsibility of everything
  • Preventing moments of exclusion
  • Meditation and awareness

Tweets

“Always have awareness a hundred percent all the time during the day. That’s the first thing. Action. Well, take action when you need to. It’s not an either-or.” Darren Fleming talks about meditation and awareness on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast. 

“Don’t turn your back, don’t cover your ears, don’t close your heart.” How to prevent exclusion with Darren Fleming on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast. 

“I would simply just say be curious, curious, act with love, act or come from love is probably the better perception. Just do something that interests you.” Darren Fleming on creating an energy flow for situations on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast. 

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Darren Fleming www.darrenfleming.com.au
Darren Fleming LinkedIn
Darren Fleming Twitter
Speakers Institute Corporate www.speakersinstitutecorporate.com
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

Recommended Reading:

Mindset Mastery Book
Don’t be a D!ck Book

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #178 Nick Harding Amplify Your Influence

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #178 Nick Harding Amplify Your Influence

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #178 Nick Harding Amplify Your Influence

Amplify Your Influence

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Nick Harding on how to Amplify Your Influence, the evolution of education and see the world through a neurodiverse lens.

We also dive deep into the point of performance, mental health, strategic communications, and being agile and adaptable in today’s fast-paced world.

Nick Harding – Amplify Your Influence

Nick Harding is a true visionary in the world of strategic communications who is a former educator turned distinguished speechwriter, speaker, presenter, and facilitator. Known as Nickopedia, Nick is an intelligent, creative, and deeply innovative thinker. Nick is also an advocate for youth leadership, having judged Lion’s Youth of the Year and worked pro bono for youth advocacy group Burn Bright. He’s even been a proud supporter of the National Student Leadership Forum for over 20 years.

With his Bachelor’s degree from Macquarie University in Education, English Language, and Literature/Letters, Nick has helped countless individuals and companies discover and craft their unique stories. His impressive track record includes writing TED, SXSW, and Vivid talks, as well as designing strategic communications for top organizations such as ANZ Private and Navia. Nick’s expertise has been sought after by some of the biggest companies in Australia, including NAB and Westpac. He’s also an international corporate trainer for leadership and influence at Facebook and has taught presentation and pitching skills to organizations such as IAG, the NSW Department of Treasury, and IBM.

Nick talks about:

  • Evolution of Education
  • Understanding the world through words
  • Overseas dreams & going to the US
  • Neurodiversity & ADHD
  • Learning & thinking styles
  • Being a writer
  • The simplicity of Coffee
  • Being a teacher
  • Amplify your influence
  • Power of influence
  • The point of performance
  • Agility & adaptability

Tweets

“If society is smart, we won’t view people who are neurodiverse as a glitch in the system. But actually, it’s something that’s vital because almost all progress is made by somebody getting sick of the status quo and shaking things up.” Nick Harding talks about neurodiversity on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast. 

“Words are the way that we articulate thoughts.” Nick Harding on the world of words on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast. 

“I think a good leader is someone who can set a vision and push you towards it, but also pull you towards it as well.” Nick Harding on what a great leader is on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast. 

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Nick Harding www.nickharding.com.au
Nick Harding Linkedin
Speakers Institute www.speakersinstitute.com 
Speakers Institute Corporate www.speakersinstitutecorporate.com
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

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #174 Warren Tate Power Of Business Storytelling

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #174 Warren Tate Power Of Business Storytelling

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #174 Warren Tate Power Of Business Storytelling

Power of Business Storytelling

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Warren Tate about the Power of Business Storytelling, empathy in leadership, painting a picture of the future and visualising data through story.

We also dive deep into hyperpersonalisation, real estate, looking after your health and wellbeing, and the ability to speak clarity, conciseness and conviction. 

Warren Tate Power of Business Storytelling

Warren Tate  is the author of the best-selling book “I Get You”, a certified speaking coach and has facilitated over 1,500 corporate workshops worldwide with some of the biggest brands on the planet. He is a professional speaker, Auctioneer and a Celebrant, known for his humour and ability to tell compelling stories, and is passionate about Communication can Change your Destination.

His career has included roles as a State Manager, Franchise Director & Sales Coach and Auctioneer in the real estate industry with companies such as Century21, Hodges, RUN Property and Raine & Horne Group. Most recently he is a Communication & Presentation Coach, Keynote Speaker, Facilitator and Business Coach for Compass Sales Management, Speakers Institute Corporate and Speakers Institute. 

Warren talks about:

  • His childhood and having a hole in his heart
  • Falling in love with sales
  • How Sam Cawthorn has been an influential role model
  • Shifting your mindset
  • Working in Westpac Bank as a bank teller
  • Information age to curation age
  • Using simple language as a superpower
  • Power of Business Storytelling
  • Painting a picture using storytelling
  • Transforming data for understanding through storytelling
  • The connection love drug
  • Difference of a case study and a story
  • Believing in your own personal story as a leader
  • Power of breathing
  • Importance of the Power of Pause
  • The Big Bang Opportunity
  • Going into real estate
  • Empathetic leadership
  • The balance between hyperpersonalisation and hypercollectivism
  • Mental, physical and overall self-care 

Tweets

“We’ve moved from the information age to the curation age – who can get that information simplified enough that it lands with the audience and they take something away without needing to spend too much brain power and too much time to be able to understand what it is that you’re trying to share.” Curating content for the audience with Warren Tate on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast. 

“The best communicators are the ones that simplify down to simple language and to an average 12 year old age understanding.” Keep it simple with Warren Tate on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast. 

“When you get that empathy side working well with your entire team, that takes leadership to the next level” Warren Tate discusses empathy and leadership on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast. 

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Warren Tate https://www.warrentate.global/ 
Warren Tate Linkedin
Warren Tate Facebook
Warren Tate Instagram
Warren Tate Tiktok
Warren Tate Youtube
Speakers Institute www.speakersinstitute.com 
Speakers Institute Corporate www.speakersinstitutecorporate.com
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

Recommended Reading:I Get You! Book

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast Dr. Barbara Dalle Pezze

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #166 Dr Barbara Dalle Pezze The Unexpected Gift

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast Dr. Barbara Dalle Pezze

The Unexpected Gift

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Dr. Barbara Dalle Pezze about The Unexpected Gift and dive deep into the inner work of leadership and cross-cultural diversity.

We also talk about conscious leadership, the importance of radical leadership, and gender and inter-generational collaboration.

Dr. Barbara Dalle Pezze The Unexpected Gift

Dr. Barbara Dalle Pezze is an internationally recognized generative coach, leadership development expert, divorce specialist and author of Essays on Boredom and Modernity and recently launched The Unexpected Gift.

With 18 years of global experience living and working in China, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, Europe and The USA her cross-cultural communication and effective relationship building experience gives her a distinctive perspective on personal, interpersonal and group dynamics.

She holds a Ph.D. in Ontology from The University of Hong Kong, a Masters in Counseling (CBT) from Monash University (Australia), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resources Management and Organization from LUISS Business School, (Italy). 

Co-Founder and Scientific Director of the Renaissance Experience LLC, John Mattone Global Inc certified coach and master trainer who is known to combine incredible intellect, heart, passion and instinct.

Dr. Barbara talks about:

  • Reinvent Globally by the way we live, the way we connect and the way we interact
  • Our life is so much more than we can see and imagine
  • Curiosity of what was different through each country she lived in
  • Philosophy taught her to explore
  • The Unexpected Gift 
  • 2 Options in front of diversity
  • Leaders need to be conscious of diversity
  • Needs to learn about the other person’s frame of reference
  • An element to be aware of diversity is ‘HUMILITY’
  • Managing conflict with a capacity for conflict
  • Catalyst of writing “The Unexpected Gift”
  • 7 steps going through a traumatic experience
  • Having radical friends that will help you
  • Being open to idea of mentors and role models
  • What is an Inspiring Great Leader?

Tweets

“It is the experience of being stretched of what you would consider and go beyond not only your imagination but the zone your imagination might get you.” Talking about The Unexpected Gift, with Dr Barbara Dalle Pezze, on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“I realized that no matter how much you pay attention to what’s going on, how much energy and effort you put on what you think is the right way, you are always limited in the way you understand the world” Dr Babara Dalle Pezze takes on a journey of how we see the world, on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Having a mindset that it is an abundance mindset, that it is focused on success and it is an optimistic mindset, it is a mindset that see possibilities”The mindset of possibilities, with Dr Barbara Dalle Pezze, on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Dr. Barbara Dalle Pezze LinkedIn
Dr. Barbara Dalle Pezze Facebook
Dr. Barbara Dalle Pezze www.barbaradallepezze.com
Speakers Institute Corporate www.speakersinstitutecorporate.com
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn

Recommended Reading:

THE UNEXPECTED GIFT: Emerging Anew After The Unthinkable Book

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #164 Unmish Parthasarathi Power of Storytelling in Sport

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #164 Unmish Parthasarathi Power of Storytelling in Sport

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #164 Unmish Parthasarathi Power of Storytelling in Sport

Power of Storytelling in Sport

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Unmish Parthasarathi about the Power of Storytelling in Sport, bridging the communication gap, the crossroads of decision making in life, and how cricket can impact, influence and inform a corporate dynamic. 

We also delve into fan inclusion as the future of fan engagement, imposter syndrome, the world of media, the changing tide of innovation and turning a lemon into a best-seller. 

Unmish Parthasarathi – Power Of Storytelling In Sport 

Unmish Parthasarathi is a storyteller, change agent, digital media expert and start-up innovator in emerging markets. Unmish brings a rare mix of competencies that includes multi-media content creation, video-based product development, strategy & sales coupled with a deep understanding of partnership development and cross-cultural collaboration in Asia & Europe. A passionate cricket fan, travel enthusiast, cross-cultural enabler, and loves harnessing the power of listening in storytelling, 

He has lived in Delhi, Johannesburg, New York, London and Singapore, helping enable diverse organisations grow their relevance, reach or revenue by helping tell a better story. Unmish has a Bachelors Degree in History from St Stephens College; a Masters International Relations from the University of Cambridge; an MBA Strategy and Entrepreneurship from the London Business School and an MBA Entertainment, Media & Technology on Exchange at NYU Stern School of Business.  

His career has included roles as a TV Reporter for Star News in India where he interviewed cricket superstars Anil Kumble and Sachin Tendulkar; digital media roles at IMG Media, Press Association, World Sailing League, BBC, ESPN STAR Sports and NewsCorp; Global Head of Digital Sales at ICC; and is currently the Founder of Picture Board Partners, Mentor Sport Tech Tokyo and Steering Committee Member for GoSports Foundation.  

Unmish talks about: 

  • Playing competitive cricket in Delhi, India. 
  • Gratitude, humility and reflection being the greatest story of 2021. 
  • Fragility of life has been very humbling. 
  • The sandbox you play in. 
  • Finding his space in the world of media. 
  • The crossroads of decision making in life. 
  • Why his cricket coach was a big father-figure and mentor. 
  • Humans are hard-wired for story.  
  • Power of Storytelling in Sport 
  • The relationship between story and trust.  
  • There is a lot of noise and imposter syndrome in the world.  
  • Gender equality, race and mental health have become an important part of athletes. 
  • Athletes letting fans into their backyards. 
  • Innovation is culturally situated and doesn’t need to be a big bang. 
  • Imran Khan and Martin Crowe being inspiring great leaders beyond sport. 
  • Start-up nation of Israel, Singapore and New Zealand.  

Tweets 

“It’s an instinct, it’s an emotion and it’s a muscle which is inculcated by someone you trust, which is a parent, a grandparent or somebody else. You almost associate the verbal gymnastics, the painting of pictures with a very positive, trusted and assured experience. And I don’t think it ever leaves us.” Talking about the power of story on trust with Unmish Parthasarathi on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast. 

Resources Mentioned in this show: 

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/unmish 
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/unmish  
Twitter https://twitter.com/unmish1  
Picture Board http://www.pictureboard.asia/  
Speakers Institute Corporate www.speakersinstitutecorporate.com 
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au 
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com 
Craig Johns LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-johns-active-ceo-nz