Mentors To Executives Worldwide

It has been a little while since we shared a case study with you, so this week we are looking at a dilemma for a listener. Having set a goal to start a business after reaching a certain point in a career, there are now two further (and prestigious) opportunities being offered right at the […]

In the final part of our discussion with Nancy Giordano, we explore what the future and future leaders might be. Will you be curious enough to explore that scenario? To visit Nancy’s website and learn even more, click here

This week we continue our discussion with Nancy Giordano looking at the importance to organisations and individuals of “leadering”. What is the difference between leadership and leadering? The link to Nancy’s book is below the podcast Leadering – a book by Nancy Giordano

This week we begin a three part discussion with Nancy Giordano about changing our thinking and managing. There are challenges out there in management, now and into the future – are you curious enough to be ready for them? To find out more, visit Nancy’s website PlayBigInc

In the final part of our 2021 Workplace Series, Kim and Fulyana review the options and pitfalls of using online resource centres like Fiverr.com How do you select from the myriad of resources and people out there?

In part 4 of our 2021 Workplace Series, Kim and Fulyana revisit the very popular topic of communicating core values. Is this more difficult at present? How has your organisation changed the way you communicate your core values? Do these align with your personal core values? The link to our discussions in 2016 with David […]

Our third podcast in the Workplace 2021 series looks a how you can convey “passion” about what you do. Is work your “happy” place? Do you look forward to the challenges as well as the results? Are you influenced by others who consider the only way to talk about work is in the negative?

In our second podcast for this 5 part series, Fulyana and Kim look at how you, as a leader, can create a “safe” work environment for your team to express new ideas, vocalise concerns or expose problems. Do you have a “safe” work environment? Why does it feel that way?

This week we start a five part series based around your workplace and some of the topics that are so interrelated we felt it best to have them in a series of their own. Session 1 is all about how your workplace is perceived from both inside and out. How do you think potential employees […]

Do you manage projects and activities by setting a “finish” deadline? Could these be changed to “Start” deadlines for the next phase of a project or its implementation? This week Kim and Fulyana talk through changing our terminology and thus our focus from finish deadlines to start deadlines to encourage a sense of urgency and […]

This week Kim and Fulyana react to an article which included four questions that gave rise to a host of ideas and responses, leading in turn to some insights into career paths, management and job satisfaction. The article is below the podcast. Also below is a link to our episode about finding your “why” with […]

In a slightly different direction of discussion this week, Kim and Fulyana explore the personal challenges and rewards when you are part of a start up. This might be a new team in a large organisation or a completely new venture for yourself or a small team. How do you know you are achieving personal […]

After 16 months of distanced recording, Kim and Fulyana meet across the table to discuss the value of “robust debate” in meetings. How do you keep the personal issues out of this type of debate? How much of the discussion forms part of the meeting record? Are robust discussions encouraged in your organisation? Does it […]

Do your work colleagues know all the skills you bring to the table? Have you ever thought you could offer a skill but hesitated because it wasn’t something you learned with this particular organisation? This week Kim and Fulyana explore what it means to “brag” about your skills in the workplace. How can leaders find […]

Fulyana continues her “interview” with Kim, this week covering how and why you should talk about the skills you have that may not yet be utilised by an organisation, whether this is a volunteer or paid role. We also emphasise, yet again, the value of feedback – negative or positive – to keep communication lines […]

For many years Fulyana has been pestering Kim to talk in more detail about her involvement in floral art and its administration. This is the week where it could be avoided no longer! In this podcast, Kim talks though the logistics, planning and administration of competing in both Australia and overseas. It shows just how […]

How do you manage your team? How are you managed? By inspiration or motivation? What’s the difference? Triggered by a short video from Simon Sinek (see below), this week Kim and Fulyana look at the best approach to management – either from motivation or inspiration.

One of the “benefits” of 2020 was the opportunity for many people to rethink their working activities. This week Kim and Fulyana look at what is important to consider when you start to think about quitting your job – whether this is a change within an organisation, moving to another organisation or starting out on […]

Does your organisation encourage internal transfers? Are they considered professional development? What happens to the teams losing and gaining these transferees? How can you, as a team leader or manager, harness the effect of internal transfers? Lots of questions on this topic so this week Kim and Fulyana begin exploring using their own experiences as […]

It’s never pleasant to think about a promotion and then find you have not been selected. Why did you not get the promotion? This week Kim and Fulyana talk about real examples from both sides of the recruitment table with some valuable insights for you to use.