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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast 250 Irene Riad Authentic Leadership

Posted on April 19, 2025April 19, 2025 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Authentic Leadership

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Irene Riad about Authentic Leadership, culture and high performing teams.

We also dive deep into values, belonging, diversity and not taking peoples wellbeing for granted.

Irene Riad – Authentic Leadership

Irene is an expert in Authentic Leadership & Culture, Founder & CEO of SightCET, and an Executive & Team Coach. She is a dedicated professional who is focused on combining storytelling and a science-based approach to help her audiences gain control over their lives and design the changes they want to manifest.

She has a BA in Mass Communication/Media Studies and a Masters of Management in Human Resources Management. Irene has worked in Learning, Development & Performance Manager roles at Movenpick Hotels & Resorts, British Council Middle East, Alfahim Group, ENGIE- Energy International & Nomac.

Irene Riad talks about:

Being born in Saudi Arabia & living in a multicultural world
Understanding what she believed in & her values in life
Seeing the world through different lenses
How do traditions & cultures serve us as a leader
Common traits amongst successful leaders across different countries
The rise of collectiveness in leadership around the world
Building a high performing team doesn’t start with a vision.
Peoples wellbeing will affect their happiness & performance in the workplace
The magic of wellbeing is in the small moments rather than the big wellbeing initiatives
What is the one conversation you need to have?
Bringing people to connect with the human
Do you know the values & beliefs of your team members?
How do each other’s values affect each other in the workplace?
Creating culture is constant
Everyone has a diversity of culture in them
How do we help people belong
Authentic Leadership
Redefining who I am all the time.
Avoid forcing a change in who we are
Managing our internal fears
Being constrained by self perceived labels
Understanding vertical growth
Why you need a coach
Who do you want to be when you are leading?

Tweets

“Understanding your own, understanding your members that you are dealing with and understanding the culture of that relationship and what it looks like.” Discussing culture with Irene Riad on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“When we focus the conversation not on accepting diversity, but how do we create a relationship, as space, where everyone belongs.” Irene Riad goes deep on Diversity and belonging in the workplace on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Our identity is much bigger than our image.” Irene Riad discussing authentic leadership on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:
Irene Riad Website
Irene Riad LinkedIn
Irene Riad Facebook
Irene Riad 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

Inspiring Great Leader Podcast #248 Lisa Sharapata State of Culture

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

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State of Culture

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Lisa Sharapata about the State of Culture, having the right mindset, normalising feedbacks and a culture of having honest conversations.

We also dive deeper into what psychological safety is and how we create it, the differences between inward and outward mindset, and understanding diversity and inclusion.

Lisa Sharapata – State of Culture

Lisa Sharapata is an award winning Chief Marketing Officer at The Arbinger Institute, Board member of Peak Community and Hushly, and a change agent. She has served as the CMO of BoostUp.ai, was the VP of Global Marketing at MindTickle, and heldsenior positions at 6sense and Aprimo.

She studied Business & Economics at Macquarie University and has a BFA in Graphic Design & Communications from The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Lisa Sharapata talks about:

• State of Culture
• The dream of becoming an astronaut
• Being a natural leader
• A dreamer, a driver, or a doer
• What is psychological safety and how do you create it?
• How far can we go with regards to transparency?
• Impact check
• The pillars of strength when it comes to culture
• The difference between an inward and an outward mindset
• Changing people’s mindset
• Things to consider as the person who’s leading the change
• The culture of having diversity and inclusion with regards to transforming culture
• Creating the culture of having honest conversations
• Employee Engagement
• Normalizing feedbacks and honest conversations

State of Culture Tweets

“There are no dumb ideas. You have to continue to show that it is okay to speak up.” Psychological safety by Lisa Sharapata on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“You have to really, walk the walk, talk the talk, and then celebrate the outcomes from those moments.” Lisa Sharapata talks about transparency on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“You have to be willing to be vulnerable and have difficult conversations.” Lisa Sharapata talks about culture on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Lisa Sharapata www.arbinger.com
Lisa Sharapata LinkedIn
Lisa Sharapata 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

Book

State of Culture

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #240 Victoria Pelletier Influence Unleashed

Posted on June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Influence Unleashed

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Victoria Pelletier about Influence Unleashed, resilience and how we can build a strong personal brand.

We also dive deeper into creating and discovering our own legacy, and what our workplace culture should be like in order to create harmony and belongingness amongst people in your organisation.

Victoria Pelletier – Influence Unleashed

Victoria Pelletier is a seasoned corporate executive, C-Suite transformational expert, passionate diversity & inclusion leader and author of the recently released Influence Unleashed.

She has studied Psychology at the University of Calgary, and has completed education in financial management, mutual funds and securities. Her career includes senior executive and VIce President roles at global Fortune 500 companies such as American Express, Accenture and IBM.

Victoria Pelletier talks about:

Influence Unleashed
Dreaming of becoming a lawyer
Treating news, current events, and experiences as her mentors
Building resilience
Supporting people as leaders through difficult times
Ability to communicate, effective storytelling, and confidence
Describing her personal brand
Getting people to trust you and feel you’re approachable
Building a strong brand
Creating our legacy
Visualization
Key components around building culture that allows everyone to feel seen, heard and believed in
Dealing with toxic yet high performing people in the organization
Navigating difficult conversations

Tweets

“Resilience can be taught, can be built, but it means doing things that are going to make you uncomfortable.” Resilience by Victoria Pelletier on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“A really important part of resilience is surrounding yourself with a community that is made up of coaches, leaders, and mentors who can help guide you through it, support you through it, and others who can understand and you can chat with.” Victoria Pelletier talks about having a support system on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“As leaders, it’s imperative for us to communicate in a very different way in terms of the transparency we need to have with people. That helps give a little bit of safety when there’s a challenge or transition coming, but it also means having deeper conversations with team members to understand and unpack what is making them feel that way, and sometimes I find it can be very superficial.” Victoria Pelletier talks about being a supportive leader on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Victoria Pelletier www.victoria-pelletier.com
Victoria Pelletier LinkedIn
Victoria Pelletier Youtube
Victoria Pelletier Facebook
Victoria Pelletier Instagram
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Faa human beigncebook
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
NRG2Perform www.nrg2perform.com

Books

Influence Unleashed
The Power Of Whole Human Leadership
Unstoppable

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #237 Martin Bean Creating a Future that Works

Posted on May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Creating a Future that Works

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Martin Bean about creating a future that works, handling cultural changes, and how we should manage burnout and defensiveness.

We also dive deeper into the changes we are currently experiencing in the modern world, leading with vulnerability, and how we should be able to deal with cultural changes and differences.

Martin Bean – Creating a Future that Works

Martin Bean is a visionary leader in the future of work, a Professor of University of NSW, The CEO of The Bean Centre, and co-author of the newly released book Toolkit For Turbulence.

His education includes a Bachelor of Education in Adult Education and Continuing Education at the University of Technology Sydney, and an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of London. His esteemed career includes General Manager of the Worldwide Education Products Group at Microsoft, and Vice Chancellor roles at the prestigious The Open University and RMIT. As a Mentor for Mentor List, he is also the Founder of Future Learn and The Bean Centre.

Martin Bean talks about:

Creating a future that works
Inclusivity in school and his first job experiences
The most in-demand skills in the global workplace
The birth of the Internet and its downsides
Dealing with burnout
Self-awareness
Humanistic-encouraging and how it helps
Understanding defensiveness
The wonders of breathing techniques and exercises
Embracing self-care of the body and mind
The key attributes of self-care
The positive and negative outcomes of the changing world
Handling cultural changes and differences
The five shares

Tweets

“Don’t be scared to reach out and ask for help. Seek support. One of the superpowers of modern leaders is being vulnerable.” Burnout and defensiveness by Martin Bean on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“I think what we all need to be prepared to do is to not impose our historically valued structures on what we think of as work and life, but instead go back to being the coach that our people need. Embrace every single individual on our team, dial into their life circumstances and what’s important to them. Trigger the why and help them understand the why. And then they’ll be right with you like never before” Martin Bean talks about value clashes and pushbacks on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“An inspiring great leader is somebody that inspires others to act.” Martin Bean describes what an inspiring leader is on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Martin Bean www.thebeancentre.com
Martin Bean LinkedIn
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Craig Johns Faa human beigncebook
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
NRG2Perform www.nrg2perform.com

Book
Toolkit for Turbulence

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #236 Jennifer Speciale Career Transitions and Leadership

Posted on May 16, 2024May 16, 2024 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Career Transitions & Leadership

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Jennifer Speciale about career transitions and leadership, cultural agility, and how we should handle the barriers during transition periods.

We also dive deeper into the essence of building psychological safety in the workplace, imposter syndrome and how companies should execute recruitments.

Jeniffer Speciale – Career Transitions and Leadership

Jennifer Speciale is an Executive Leadership Specialist, Transformation Advisor and Founder of Speciale Executive Leadership.

She has a Bachelors Degree in pre-clinical Neuropsychopharmcology from Indiana University Bloomington, Masters Degrees in International Business and International Relations & Diplomacy from Seaton Hall University. Her work has included recruitment, talent, change and transformation roles at Google, Bloomberg, Indeed, Fjord, McKinsey & Company and Amazon. She also recently became a Board Member for the Women in Leadership program at Mercy University.

Jennifer Speciale talks about:

Growing up interested in language and culture
How to build trust and relationship with different cultures
Observation and empathy go together
Qualities that make you a leader
Building psychological safety
Being interested in neuropsychopharmacology and helping people
Key things to keep in mind during recruitments
Behavioral based questions during the recruitment process
Staying close and being true to your passion
Career trajectories
Obstacles encountered when shifting into new roles
The imposter syndrome
Handling internal and external handbreaks

Tweets

“If you can empathise and mitigate your own frustration and see it for what it is, the only way to turn it around is by making it a safer environment and letting them feel that you genuinely want them to succeed. And that’s the only way to calm the nerves.” Empathy and frustrations by Jennifer Speciale on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Not everybody is a strong leader, but they still deserve and should move up in their career.” Jennifer Speciale talks about career trajectories on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Leadership is something that can be learned, taught, and practiced.” Jennifer Speciale talks about becoming a leader on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Jennifer Speciale www.jenniferspeciale.com
Jennifer Speciale LinkedIn
Jennifer Speciale 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

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #205 Cassandra Goodman Being True at Work

Posted on September 28, 2023October 2, 2023 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Being True At Work

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Cassandra Goodman about being true at work, having clear goals and aspirations, and finding purpose in life.

We also dive deeper into facing certain challenges in order to improve personally, grow as leaders in the workplace and how we could build a relationship with our employees.

Cassandra Goodman – Being True At Work

Cassandra Goodman is the founder of The Centre For Self Fidelity and the author of the groundbreaking book, “Self-Fidelity – How Being True To Yourself Uplifts Your Working Life,” released in 2020, and “Being True” published just last year.

With three decades of international business experience across multiple industries, she’s worn many hats. From being the first Global Director of Employee Experience at a major healthcare corporation to her role as a part-time Chief Talent Activator, a Thrive Global program facilitator and executive coach, and an Associate at Monash Business School. Her influence extends to some of the world’s most renowned organizations, including NBN, ANZ, Cisco, Ralph Lauren, Adobe, Mastercard and many more.

Cassandra talks about:

Having a clear aspiration
Being true at work
Having your own vision and purpose
Getting lost to find ourselves
The definition of ordinary
Surveys in the workplace
Two kinds of improvement loops
Building a culture for non-negotiables in the workplace
Authenticity in leadership
How belongingness affects the workplace
No one size fits all

Tweets

“It’s not enough to love what you do unless you love who you’re being while you do it.” Cassandra Goodman talks about finding ourselves on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“We can get lost by finding ourselves in a job that we suddenly realise is becoming soul destroying. You know, we can get lost in a relationship that doesn’t respect and honor who we are. We can get lost in so many different ways. It’s the waking up to that reality that we have lost.” Getting lost in finding ourselves by Cassandra Goodman on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“In order to be enough, I needed to be a high achieving, low maintenance machine.” Cassandra Goodman talks about her family’s expectations on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Cassandra Goodman www.cassandragoodman.com
Cassandra Goodman 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

Book

Being True: How To Be Yourself at Work

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #203 Monique Richardson They Serve Like We Lead

Posted on September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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They Serve Like We Lead

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Monique Richardson about they serve like we lead, service leadership and how important our own roles are in keeping good customer service.

We also dive deeper into the factors to consider in making customer service work, creating a service vision and how we should set our strategies to ensure that good customer service is well offered to our customers.

Monique Richardson – They Serve Like We Lead

Monique Richardson is an expert and leading authority in Service Leadership and Customer Service, a speaker on Managing Difficult Customer Behaviour, and the author of the new book They Serve Like We Lead.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Training and Development from the University of Melbourne and now with over 22 years of honing her craft, she’s had the privilege of addressing over 50,000 individuals, instilling the principles of effective service leadership and customer care. Being a go-to expert for media outlets like Sky News, Sunrise, CEO World, and The CEO Institute, and has worked with many ASX Top 200 companies including ANZ, Transurban Group, and iconic brands including the Melbourne Cricket Club, Melbourne Airport, and Mercedes-Benz.

Mitchell talks about:

Protecting our customer service community
Having a service-minded family
The impact of your life on other people
Servant leader versus service leadership
Technology’s impact on customer service
Overall customer service strategy
Playing our own parts in a customer’s experience
Factors to consider in making customer service work
The inspiration behind They Serve Like We Lead
Having a great and positive attitude to deliver good customer service
Is having a bad day an excuse for poor customer service?
Resetting and redefining your service vision
What is an inspiring great leader?

Tweets

“It really is about the culture that’s set by the organisation that is then driven by the leadership.” Culture and leadership with Monique Richardson on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“I think it’s so important as leaders that we also help our people to understand, why what they do matters and how it impacts on the customer.” Our role on a customer experience by Monique Richardson on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Sometimes there are things going on in people’s lives that are bigger than work. For the leaders to be able to have that compassion and empathy, that if somebody is not delivering that great experience, the first thing is just checking in to make sure that person’s okay and is everything okay in the world?” Compassion in the workplace by Monique Richardson on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Monique Richardson www.moniquerichardson.com.au
Monique Richardson LinkedIn
Monique Richardson 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

They Serve Like We Lead

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #177 Lauren Ammon Performance Reimagined

Posted on March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Performance Reimagined

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Lauren Ammon on Performance Reimagined, human design, creating a tight feedback loop, and performance coaching.

We explore into life in the corporate world, supporting athletes in the workplace, microshifts, personal development, leadership, mental toughness and resilience.

Lauren Ammon – Performance Reimagined

Lauren Ammon is former elite athlete and the founder of Performance Reimagined, a company dedicated to revolutionizing the way student-athletes train their minds. As a former NCAA D1 College swimmer, Lauren knows firsthand the importance of mental toughness in achieving greatness.

With a degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan and an MA in Labor and Employment Relations from the University of Cincinnati, Lauren’s career has taken her through a range of exciting HR roles at top companies such as Paycor, DRS Technologies, and Vantiv. She’s also served as the Chief Learning Officer at Leadogo, a position that perfectly reflects her passion for helping others grow and develop.

As a co-author of Micro Shift and a founding member of Success Champion Networking Cincinnati, Lauren brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into the fascinating world of mental performance coaching with one of the best in the business!

Lauren talks about:

Swimming and how it shaped her life
Saying no and perfectionism
Pressure of the athletic world
Performance Reimagined
Training student-athletes
Transitioning from the athletic to non-athletic life
Fitting in the corporate world
Coaching practices
Supporting growing talent in the corporate world
Sharing feedback
Managing the Inner opponent
Limiting beliefs
Human design
Mindset as an athlete and as a leader

Tweets

“The root of your performance is your thought. If you wanna change your performance and results, change the thoughts you have.” Lauren Ammon talks about mindset on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“You may not see immediate results. It’s all about recognizing when you’re making the small shifts in your life and what they’re leading to.” Lauren Ammon on microshifts on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Everything can be transferable. I don’t have to keep those experiences in a box. I can continue to lean on them to continue to figure out who I am and use those learnings as microshifts in the journey that I am on.” Lauren Ammon’s biggest learning on creating Performance Reimagined on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Lauren Ammon www.performancereimagined.com
Lauren Ammon Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenammon/
Lauren Ammon Instagram https://www.instagram.com/performance_reimagined_/
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 #176 Melo Calarco Beating Burnout Finding Balance

Posted on March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Beating Burnout, Finding Balance

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Melo Calarco on his new book Beating Burnout, Finding Balance, normalising mental health conversations in the workplace, and exploring the world while staying physically and mentally fit.

We also dive deep into burnout in the workplace, creating realistic and healthy boundaries inside the organisation, and seeking happiness and mindfulness.

Melo Calarco – Beating Burnout, Finding Balance

Melo Calarco is a highly-regarded mindfulness and performance coach with over 30 years of experience.

He teaches individuals and companies how to perform at their best without burning out by using science-based techniques grounded in mindfulness, human behavior, leadership training, and other unique tools.

He has a vast background working in mental health and psychiatric clinics and is the founder of Mindfulmooves, a new approach to meditation that blends the scientific, evidence-based practice of mindfulness with a series of moves to help attain connection with the body and mind.

What sets Melo apart is his life experience of cycling and trekking more than 30,000 kilometers across five continents, which has given him the ability to manage highly stressful situations, build mental endurance, and rise above adversity.

He has used this experience to develop popular corporate programs that have helped Fortune 500 companies, CEOs, directors, corporate executives, medical surgeons, Olympic athletes, actors, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and individuals to achieve their goals.

Melo’s latest book, Beating Burnout, Finding Balance, provides practical advice on how to create a healthier mindset, improve your well-being, and prevent overwhelm. He draws on his wealth of experience to share proven techniques and tools that top performers use to conquer burnout and achieve their goals.

Melo talks about:

Childhood and going out of the mold
Working in mental health and psychiatric clinics
Suppressing thoughts and emotions
Coping strategies when facing big and small emotions
Beating Burnout, Finding Balance
How corporate and organisation leaders can open a safe space for its people
Normalising mental health conversations in the workplace
Creating boundaries in the workplace
R U OK model
Cycling and trekking for 30,000 kilometers
Exploring the world and different cultures
Seeking happiness and gratitude
Mindfulness and self-awareness as a leader
Being present
Differentiating burnout from fatigue or stress

Tweets

“Happiness is your natural state of being. It’s around you all the time, we just have to open our eyes to see it” Melo Calarco talks about finding happiness and gratitude on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“One of the fundamentals of any good leader is self-awareness. Being aware of your own energy, capacities, behaviours, how you lead and how you work and mindfulness is the best way to develop self-awareness.” Melo Calarco on leadership on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“As simple as doing something just for yourself every single day, is the first step to beating burnout and finding balance in your life again.” Physical and mental self-care to beat burnout with Melo Calarco on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Melo Calarco www.melocalarco.com
Melo Calarco Linkedin
Melo Calarco Instagram
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:

Beating Burnout, Finding Balance Book

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #175 Kerry Howard How To Heal a Workplace

Posted on March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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How To Heal a Workplace

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Kerry Howard on her new book How To Heal a Workplace, healing from a traumatic accident, and helping and coaching other people deal with trauma.

We also dive deep into corporate mental health awareness, toxic workplace cultures, trauma prevention and preventing psychological injuries through education and training.

Kerry Howard – How To Heal a Workplace

Kerry Howard is a mental health expert who is changing the game in trauma prevention and treatment. Not only is she a corporate mental health advisor, she’s also a successful author, with several best-selling books under her belt, including “The Trouble With Trauma,” “Why Men Are Like Shoes,” “Define Your Inner Diva,” and her latest masterpiece, “How To Heal a Workplace.”

After experiencing a traumatic accident, she battled with PTSD and turned to therapy for help. Through her own healing process, she discovered her passion for helping others overcome trauma and build a brighter future.

Kerry is more than just an accomplished mental health professional – she’s a trailblazer in her field. Her innovative work in providing online trauma therapy has earned her the prestigious Excellence in Science and Technology Award in 2021. With her incredible skills, passion, and dedication, Kerry is making a real difference in the world of mental health.

Kerry talks about:

Her childhood life, dreams and
Kerry’s mum being her role model
Unpacking others’ early childhood experiences
Building self-awareness
Being hit by a bus
Developing PTSD and depression
How the accident led to a psychology career
Trauma and responsibilities
How the accident “saved her life”
The “toybox” and repression
Self-care, gardening, and sunlight
How To Heal A Workplace book
Labeling and belongingness
Mental health awareness
Toxic workplace culture

Tweets

“Self-understanding is absolutely key to be able to move forward in any interpersonal situations.” Kerry Howard talks about self-understanding on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“When we know that somebody has a personal problem going on, it’s impossible for that not to affect their work. These are things that are normally going to affect how a person shows up everyday, their mood, their behaviour, and how do we approach that in a supportive way while trying to make adjustments rather than just ignoring it and pretending it’s not going to impact the workplace.” Mental health in the workplace with Kerry Howard on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Your business doesn’t exist without your people. Taking the time to understand who they are as individuals, and consult with them whenever you make changes that are gonna impact their working life are not just nice things to do – it’s essential.” People-first culture in the workplace with Kerry Howard on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Kerry Howard www.kerryannhoward.com
Kerry Howard Linkedin
Kerry Howard Facebook
Kerry Howard Instagram
Kerry Howard Youtube
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:

How to Heal a Workplace Book