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Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #178 Nick Harding Amplify Your Influence

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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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 #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

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

Posted on February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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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 #173 Dr Brett Dellar Soften The F#*k Up!

Posted on February 9, 2023March 10, 2023 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Soften The F#*k Up

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Dr. Brett Dellar on his new book Soften The F#*k Up!, overcoming depression, being left on a doorstep as a baby and empowering men to become a better man in today’s world.

We also dive into the The moMENtum Revolution, parenthood, leading with vulnerability, speaking up and changing the negative stigma around mental health.

Dr. Brett Dellar – Soften The F#*k Up

Dr. Brett Dellar is the Founder of “The moMENtum Revolution”, Doctor of Chiropractic, Men’s Mental Health Advocate, TEDx Speaker on Men’s Mental Well-being and the author of Soften the F#*k Up. He is a highly sort after speaker, life coach and mentor who has overcome depression and is now focused on empowering men to be better

Brett has a doctorate in Chiropractor from Murdoch University and is the Director of not-for-profit organisation, Hands on India. His career has involved working in the healthcare industry for over 20 years, is the principal Chiropractor at Pinjarra Chiropractic, was a partner in RockTape Australia and is the Founder of “The moMENtum Revolution”

Brett talks about:

Finding a way to becoming a Chiropractor
Mental Healing in Chiropracting
Stresses on the body and the mind regarding today’s society and expectation.
Mother’s going to back to independence
Being yourself as a couple
Understanding he is into depression mode
Soften The F#*k Up
Dealing with depression
Creating a positive foundation
Leading with vulnerability and authenticity
Mentoring men and women
How many people are struggling to mental depression
The moMENtum Revolution workshops
About his book – Soften The F#*k Up
Tips on how people can feel free to speak up
How to change the negative stigma around mental health

Tweets

“We have so many issues because of that way we do our work now, it’s become so sedimentary where we sit around and we aren’t physical.” Dr Brett Dellar talks about movement at work on the inspiring Great Leaders Podcast

“Having a positive foundation growing up is the key to so much.” Parenting and childhood foundation with Dr Brett Dellar on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Everytime you see a man go through their journey and their struggles and listening on what they have to say it reinforces what you’ve learned and you get new lessons along the way and you never stop learning.” The moMENtum Revolution with Dr Brett Dellar on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“One thing we need to do as leaders and as people in today’s world and that is just being our authentic selves.” Dr Bret Dellar talks about the importance of leading with vulnerability on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

The moMENtum Revolution www.momentumrevolution.com

Dr Brett Dellar Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-abdallah-81b66079/

Dr Brett Dellar Facebook https://www.facebook.com/brett.dellar

Dr Brett Dellar Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drbrettdellar

Pinjarra Chiropractic https://www.pinjarrachiropractic.com.au/
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:
Soften the F#*k Up! Book https://www.booktopia.com.au/soften-the-f-k-up–brett-dellar/book/9780645593204.html

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #172 Dianne Driscoll Course Correction Compass for Change

Posted on February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Course Correction Compass For Change

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Dianne Driscoll about the Course Correction Compass for Change, taking personal responsibility for change, resilience and growth, and duty of care as a leader.

We also talked about the importance of placing the human first during change, spirituality and its connection to leadership, Spiritual AF! Podcast, and her dads career advice.

Dianne Driscoll – Course Correction Compass for Change

Dianne studied a Diploma in Analytical Chemistry from the Letterkenny Institute of Technology, is an accredited Prosci® / ADKAR Change Practitioner and certified Life Coach. She is the recipient of the Global Best Practices Award by software giant SAP, for a complex change, training and communications program designed and implemented for an iconic international food company.

Her early career included Chemistry technician, analyst, security and change management roles at companies such as Abbott Diagnostics, Aire Laboratories , Cisco Systems, Zento / Powerlan, Reuters, and Campbell Arnotts

The 2019 Ambisie Storyteller of the Year, the Author of Positive Change: Life & Leadership Lessons From Corporate Burnout, a former butchers apprentice, most importantly a mum to a beautiful teenage daughter.

Dianne talks about:

Coping with mental health issues during her teenage years
Catalyst behind her early years of career
Biggest changes on the way people approach Change Management
Common things that allowed change to happen inside an organisation
How to support people through change
What’s changing and why?
Importance of Storytelling
Course Correction Compass for Change
Learning to adapt with change
How to reset this compass in your life
Compass is blend of identity and purpose
Going out of her comfort zone for the Spiritual AF! Podcast

Tweets

“Remember change is a personal thing, yes you maybe trying to mobilise an organisation through change, but at the end of the day it’s every individual’s relationship with change”

“Be very clear about WHAT’s changing and WHY it change”

“If you keep fighting against something then at the end of the day you’re left with a decision”

“Change has never been this fast and it will never be this slow again”

“Everything changes in one way or another, whether you are changing it or someone else is imposing it”

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Dianne Driscoll http://www.diannemccabe.com (soon redirecting to diannedriscoll.com)
Dianne Driscoll LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mental-health-change-strategy/
Dianne Driscoll Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.happy.path/
Dianne Driscoll Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thehappypathcoaching/
Dianne Driscoll Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8VyQxuBdahVd-L4OPo6Qtw
Spiritual AF! Podcast https://spiritualaf.co
Spiritual AF! Podcast Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualAFpodcast
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:

Positive Change: Life & Leadership Lessons From Corporate Burnout https://www.amazon.co.uk/HerStory-Positive-Change-Leadership-Corporate/dp/1671386140

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #171 Grant Herbert The People Builder

Posted on January 28, 2023March 10, 2023 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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The People Builder

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Grant Herbert about The People Builder, emotional intelligence, parenthood and leadership, authenticity and living in a super VUCA world.

We also delve into the power of vulnerability, neuroscience, a journey of imperfection, developing as a leader, emotional and social intelligence, and the performance trap.

Grant Herbert – The People Builder

Grant Herbert is an Emotional Intelligence Expert known as the People Builder, Executive Leadership Coach and Founder of People Builders Institute. He is a genuine down to earth human being with 5 amazing children, who loves helping people be their best authentic self.

With a background in neuroscience, positive psychology and social and emotional intelligence, he has a focus is on empowering today’s great technical managers to become exceptional leaders in a VUCA world. His career includes roles in the Australian Army, National Hire Group (Now Coates Hire) and Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration before becoming self employed in the Professional Development industry.

Grant Herbert talked about:

How do we allow the past to shape the future
Lessons from parenthood into leadership
A super VUCA world
The power of vulnerability
Being left on a doorstep as a baby
The story we make up inside our head
The compounding effect of give meaning to life
Unconditional love
The people builder
The performance trap
Work on your own identity
Start with self approval
What could I do differently moving forward?
Reprogramming your mini me
Leaning into the voice inside your head
Getting leadership right is difficult
Emotional intelligence and social intelligence
Perform out of a position of self approval

Tweets:

“Performing is what you do. Your identity is who you believe you are and who you believe you aren’t.” Grant Herbert talks about identity on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Expose yourself and make mistakes. Mistakes can be your greatest teacher if you filter through your own self approval.” Turning mistakes into lessons with Grant Herbert on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Manage your response to it and manage your behavior, rather than manage your emotions.” Emotional and Social Intelligence with Grant Herbert on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Who I am didn’t change. What I do didn’t change. How I did it changed.” Gran Herbert on dealing with change on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Grant Herbert www.grantherbert.com
Grant Herbert LinkedIn
Grant Herbert YouTube
Grant Herbert Instagram
The People Builder Podcast
People Builders www.peoplebuilders.com.au
People Builders Institute www.peoplebuildersinstitute.com.au
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 #170 Veronica Llorca Leading With Cultural Agility

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #170 Veronica Llorca-Smith Leading With Cultural Agility

Posted on January 20, 2023March 10, 2023 by Craig Johns in Podcasts

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Leading With Cultural Agility

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Veronica Llorca-Smith about leading with cultural agility, being a global citizen who has lived in 9 countries, and an emerging thought leader on culture, diversity, equity and inclusion.

We also dive into bringing her children up in.a multilinguil environment, inclusive leadership, being aware of conscious or unconscious bias, and ensuring everyone has a voice and knows their voice matters.

Veronica Llorca-Smith – Leading With Cultural Agility

Veronica Llorca-Smith had lived in 9 countries and speaks 6 languages, including Mandarin, she has a wealth of corporate experience in retail and B2B businesses from around the world. A humble, vibrant and human centric leader who founded Sea Line Asia a freight Forwarding Company, has her own publication Smiling World, speaker on people and culture, is a triathlete and beautiful mother of two daughters.

She has a master’s in international business and Marketing from the Complutense University of Madrid and a bachelors in International, Business and Economic Law from the University of Salamanca. Veronica brings 18 years of corporate experience in leadership roles managing and developing large teams for world-class companies like Apple and Estée Lauder.

Veronica Llorca-Smith has talked about:

Growing up in a multi-cultural world
Moving to China as her first role
Stepping out of your comfort zone
Inspiring great leaders she look up to
Leading with cultural agility
How leadership is evolving across the world
Digitalisation of the workplace
Inclusive leadership
Differences between Apple and Estee Lauder
Importance of active listening
How to tackle cultural diversity
Setting the tone in meetings
It’s ok to be vulnerable as a leader
Last time doing for a first time

Tweets:

“It’s more important to teach you how to lose, than to teach you how to win.” Veronica Llorca-Smith on her dads advice on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“What I will leave for you is languages and a University degree, so that you don’t need anyone to find a way or find a job.” Lessons from Veronica Llorca-Smith’s dad on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Cultural Agility is not something that you read about, it’s something that you experience.” The importance of having cultural agility as a leader with Veronica Llorca-Smith’s on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“The moment you start to create value and to create content for yourself, you start to build a network.” Becoming a thought leader with Veronica Llorca-Smith’s on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Veronica Llorca-Smith www.veronicallorcasmith.com
Veronica Llorca-Smith Linkedin
Veronica Llorca-Smith Facebook
Veronica Llorca-Smith 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

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast Danny Abdallah – The Power of Forgiveness

Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast #169 Danny Abdallah The Power Of Forgiveness

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

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The Power of Forgiveness

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Danny Abdallah about The Power of Forgiveness, being an incredible human being, launching the i4give foundation with his wife Leila, and sharing a message of hope and forgiveness across the globe after tragically losing 3 children and a niece.

We also speak about leadership, managing a company during COVID, the importance of gratitude and forgiveness and turning tragedy into a miracle.

Danny Abdallah – The Power of Forgiveness

Danny Abdallah is dedicated to shifting people’s mindset of disappointment, bitterness, anger, separation, and hatred when things don’t quite go to plan in this world, to realise peace and joy through the power of forgiveness. There is nothing more healing or miraculous, than a moment of reconciliation, a moment of forgiveness.

As an established and highly successful business person, he is the co-founder, shareholder, and director of Rock Form Group, a Sydney based construction company.

I am honoured and privileged to introduce you to a humble and deeply caring father, passionate Canterbury Bulldogs Rugby League fan and Co-founder of the i4Give Day Foundation

Danny Abdallah talks about:

Most Joyful experience and highlight of 2022
A Mentor/ Role Model that had a huge influence to him
Catalyst to start his own business
About fulfilling a dream
What he enjoys about leading people
The Area he had to work on as a Leader
Thought choices during the Covid
The Power of Forgiveness
How his family’s life changed after the accident
Remembering the Accident
Experiencing hardship in life helps you understand hard moments in life
How long it took to forgive the driver
You need to have a forgiving heart
Establishing i4give foundation and i4give day
Turning Tragedy into miracle

Tweets

“It’s the little days that make the big day matter, and if you can enjoy the grind more than the glory you will be successful.” Being. a successful leader with Danny Abdallah on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Never choose a job, choose a boss because they make a massive role. Don’t chase the money, find someone and let them mentor you, follow suit on what they are.” Leadership through the eyes of Danny Abdallah on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“I was in a point where I had to surrender, I said God this is bigger than me I surrender this to you.” Danny Abdallah talking about the power of forgiveness on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

Resources Mentioned in this show:

Danny Abdallah LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-abdallah-81b66079
i4give Foundation: https://www.i4give.com/
Speakers Institute Corporate www.speakersinstitutecorporate.com
Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
Craig Johns craig@nrg2perform.com
Craig Johns LinkedIn
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast
NRG2Perform www.nrg2perform.com