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  • Ep 159 Dream Big With a Bucket List, with Trav Bell

    Ep 159 Dream Big With a Bucket List, with Trav Bell
    Apr 29 2025
    Trav Bell, known worldwide as The Bucket List Guy, believes we should be living curiously excited about the bigger version of ourselves - not just existing. In this episode, Trav shares why writing a bucket list is not just a fun activity, but a life-changing strategy for happiness, leadership, and engagement. Whether for yourself or your team, get ready to rethink goal-setting, adventure, and possibility. Experience our episodes in a whole new way - watch every video version on our YouTube channel HERE. Subscribe now to be the first to catch our next release. Soundbites [0:01] Getting curiously excited about the bigger version of yourself through a bucket list. [2:58] The origin story of creating a "To Do Before I Die" list at age 18. [6:09] Writing down goals daily and how many items should be on a bucket list. [7:24] How to create a holistic, personally meaningful bucket list beyond travel. [8:29] The magic of writing goals down and how it activates the mind to achieve them. [9:26] How vision boards and bucket lists reinforce goal achievement. [10:20] Overcoming fear of failure by focusing on what and why, not how. [11:31] Why managers should encourage their teams to create personal bucket lists. [13:04] How bucket lists boost engagement and align career plans with life goals. [14:51] Personal story of manifesting goals by visualizing and writing them down. [15:35] Tips for writing goals in present tense and keeping it simple. [17:12] Leaders leading by example as bucket listers to inspire their teams. [17:38] Seeing bucket lists as adventures you can have locally, not just globally. [18:05] Choosing proactive living over reactive existing by designing your life. [19:10] Using bucket lists to spot and challenge limiting beliefs. [20:25] Practicing gratitude by creating a "reverse bucket list" of achievements. [21:36] Encouraging sharing of personal goals to invite support without pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep158 A-lister Charisma Secrets, with Maz Speaks

    Ep158 A-lister Charisma Secrets, with Maz Speaks
    Apr 15 2025
    Dull does not convert. Tune in to hear blockbuster TV show producer, Maz, tell her A-lister stories: actor Tony Curtis's most important question, Arnold Schwarzenegger's encounter with Paula Yates for the TV show In Bed With Paula, and more. Maz built global audiences for TV shows like ‘X Factor’, ‘Dancing with the Stars’, ‘Big Brother’ and ‘Q&A’ and now teaches leaders how to be unforgettable in every room. In this episode, Maz shares how to master presence, reframe fear, and ditch the dull. Whether you lead a team or pitch for a living, her insights will make you rethink how you show up and stand out. Experience our episodes in a whole new way - watch every video version on our YouTube channel HERE. Subscribe now to be the first to catch our next release. Soundbites (2:17) What’s the most important thing happening in the world right now? A reflection on presence and perspective. (5:16) Why the present moment is the only one that matters, and how it shapes your happiness and choices. (8:42) Can charisma be learned? A look at how Arnold Schwarzenegger cultivated presence and charm. (12:00) A tense moment turned around - how humour and kindness maintained rapport under pressure. (15:33) Why personal magnetism matters and how to become the most compelling version of yourself. (17:14) Producing for the audience, not yourself - lessons from creating high-stakes, high-profile shows. (19:22) How to speak with impact by eliminating white noise and sparking curiosity in conversation. (21:21) Fast-track coaching: preparing guests for camera presence with strategic cues and direction. (24:36) Reframing fear as anticipation - how to harness that feeling as energy, not resistance. (27:42) Planning for the unexpected - why anticipating worst-case scenarios leads to confident leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep157 Great Monday's Work Culture, with Josh Levine

    Ep157 Great Monday's Work Culture, with Josh Levine
    Apr 1 2025
    Josh Levine, author of Great Mondays: How to design a company culture employees love, and podcast host of Great Mondays Radio for candid conversations with culture leaders. Josh is a Professor, author and speaker on the power of corporate culture and communication; and contributing writer to Fast Company and Forbes magazines. [0:00] Why values such as “accountability” need be framed as choices between viable options, not absolutes. [2:03] Why Josh started Great Mondays Radio podcast to spotlight culture as a business tool. [3:40] Defining company culture as the cause-and-effect of everyday workplace decisions. [6:08] How addressing small emotional “pinches” can build trust instead of resentment. [7:38] Overview of the six components of culture outlined in Great Mondays book and the field guide format. [9:09] Why values should be limited to 3 to 5 and how this forces leaders to prioritize behaviors. [11:18] The importance of expressing values as choices between strategic trade-offs like innovation vs. efficiency. [13:29] Introduction to the four types of recognition based on formality and source. [16:00] The 2x2 recognition model: formal and informal, from leaders and peers, with practical examples. [20:26] How informal leader recognition becomes a ritual and overlaps with other culture-building elements. [22:04] Where to download free exercises and tools from the Great Mondays website. Contact Josh Levine Websites https://www.youtube.com/@GreatMondays https://greatmondays.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/great-mondays-radio/id1671863469 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep156 Influence with Stacey Hanke

    Ep156 Influence with Stacey Hanke
    Mar 18 2025
    Stacey Hanke's influence strategies help leaders share clear, concise messages conveying confidence and credibility, earn trust, and make an impact no matter the culture. Manage Self, Lead Others with Nina Sunday is part of the 2025 global charity podcast marathon, Podcasthon, https://podcasthon.org/podcaster/manage-self-lead-others This episode supports the Australian-based Action for Dolphins https://www.afd.org.au/ who advocates dolphin protection. Experience our episodes in a whole new way—watch every video version on our YouTube channel HERE. Subscribe now to be the first to catch our next release. Sounbites [0:00] Why leaders should ask for feedback and how to set it up effectively. [3:17] The biggest mistake leaders make:assuming they have influence without seeking real feedback. [4:45] Leaders expect their teams to understand their good intentions, but perception matters more. [5:11] How consistency in communication and presence builds a strong personal brand. [6:38] Your personal brand follows you everywhere—how you show up in every interaction counts. [7:04] The key to executive presence: being fully present in every interaction. [7:40] Why turning on your camera in virtual meetings is a sign of respect and credibility. [8:39] How to address passive-aggressive behavior and the power of calling out tone. [10:11] The right way to ask for and give feedback to create a culture of openness. [11:25] Balancing praise and constructive feedback to strengthen team relationships. [13:40] Defining your leadership brand and using it to guide your influence. [15:03] How to reframe the word “feedback” to make it more constructive and less intimidating. [16:07] Observing body language and nonverbal cues for real-time feedback. [17:12] Why tailoring feedback to an individual’s style makes it more effective. [17:34] The impact of body language on leadership presence and credibility. [19:33] How leaders can use storytelling to communicate with impact. CONTACT Stacey Hanke and access her free e-book Influence Redefined. CONTACT NINA SUNDAY How to book Nina Sunday for leadership workshops and speaking engagements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep155 Leading in the Age of AI, with Dan Silberberg

    Ep155 Leading in the Age of AI, with Dan Silberberg
    Mar 4 2025
    This episode is with Thought Leader and Visionary, Dan Silberberg, former Managing Director of Oracle and CEO of other well-known brands and with a Master's degree in Leadership and Coaching. Visit https://entelechy.ai/ for details of Dan's upcoming events. [2:51] AI accelerating change and the shift in leadership roles. [3:14] Importance of creativity and innovation in leadership despite common misconceptions about creativity. [4:40] Challenges of education systems shaping leaders to be compliant rather than creative. [5:28] Addressing conflict and the importance of understanding the real issue behind problems. [6:17] Moving from technical skills to emotional intelligence, adaptability, and authenticity in leadership. [7:23] Shifting leadership approach from giving answers to asking questions. [8:03] Leadership's role in managing the fear of change and leading through AI-driven transformations. [9:10] Decision-making processes and the difference between one-door and two-door decisions. [10:37] Managing people’s emotions in leadership, balancing workloads, and maintaining empathy. [11:25] Addressing burnout, workload management, and fostering honest conversations in leadership. [12:18] Impact of a toxic work culture on employees’ ability to speak up and how leaders can support. [13:42] Advice on prioritizing workload and empowering employees to manage their time. [15:05] Core beliefs that shape leadership behavior and how they can be maladaptive in adulthood. [15:42] Identifying personal gaps and emotional intelligence skills needed to grow as a leader. [16:45] The influence of early childhood experiences on leadership operating systems. [17:01] The difficulty in self-analyzing personal leadership identity and the value of external feedback. [19:05] Using vulnerability and self-awareness to rewire limiting beliefs and enhance leadership capabilities. [19:10] Coaching C-suite leaders and the importance of commitment to personal growth and leadership evolution. TO CONTACT DAN SILBERBERG https://entelechy.ai/product/leader-council/ https://entelechy.ai/contact/ https://pages.c-suitenetwork.com/the-leader-council ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY Connect with Nina Sunday on LinkedIn HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/ You can suggest a guest, ask a question, make a comment. To subscribe to Nina Sunday's personal blog go to https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/ and scroll to bottom of the page to register. To visit Nina Sunday's speaker site visit: https://www.ninasunday.com/ You can request a proposal for Nina Sunday to speak at your conference Australia Pacific and globally on either: Psychological Safety, and Psychosocial Hazards To Avoid Rookie Mistakes New Leaders Make Second Curve Thinking: Change Before You Have To To learn more about face-to-face training programs in Australia Pacific, visit: https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep154 Leading a Peak Industry Association, with CEO, Ken Griffin

    Ep154 Leading a Peak Industry Association, with CEO, Ken Griffin
    Feb 18 2025
    Ken Griffin is CEO of Australian Primary Healthcare Nurses Association (APNA), the national peak body for Primary Healthcare Nurses, Australia. Ken is driving double-digit growth, leading advocacy and improving operations. In this episode, Ken explains how to: grow membership in a not-for-profit advocate for industry change lead a remote workforce foster a culture of positive disruption. Experience our episodes in a whole new way—watch every video version on our YouTube channel HERE Subscribe now to be the first to catch our next release. Soundbites: [2:36] Shifting the Not-for-Profit Mindset Operating as a peak organization with authority rather than relying on traditional fundraising. [4:09] Advocacy in Action Key issues tackled through advocacy and how policy changes impact the industry. [4:17] Influencing National Health Policy The role in major government initiatives like the Strengthening Medicare Task Force. [5:44] Managing a Remote Workforce The shift from hiring locally to a national best-candidate policy. [6:04] Building a High-Engagement Remote Team Ensuring equal participation, fostering culture, and maintaining team connection. [9:49] Fostering Friendly Competition Using fun initiatives like the 10,000 Step Challenge to keep teams engaged. [10:19] Scaling the Organization Growth from 19 to 65 employees and the changes that supported expansion. [10:51] Redefining Member Events Transforming a traditional conference into a high-energy Festival of Nursing. [12:50] The Power of Purpose and Culture How focusing on purpose leads to better engagement and results. [13:17] Creating a Culture of Positive Disruption Embedding innovation and bold thinking into everyday operations. [15:52] Values That Drive Success The three core values: Positive Disruption Pursue Excellence Better Together [17:12] Fostering Collaboration in Healthcare Bringing together 60 healthcare leaders to drive industry-wide change. [17:46] Strategic Plans for the Future Investing in a fund for health disruption and AI-driven member solutions. [19:25] Leadership Advice for CEOs The importance of common language and alignment in maintaining culture. [20:49] Enhancing Member Engagement Balancing online and offline interactions to support busy professionals. [22:06] Closing Thoughts Final insights on leadership, culture, and making an industry-wide impact. About Ken Griffin Contact: Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association: https://www.apna.asn.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-griffin-71495a/ ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY CSP "Download from Nina Sunday's book a free chapter titled, Lead From The Front, an insightful deep dive into effective leadership. 1. Why “People Don't Quit Companies; They Quit Managers.” 2. The 8 Good Behaviors of a Manager. 3. Lead From the Front to Motivate Your Team. Grab your free PDF here https://www.ninasunday.com/workplace-wisdom-lead-from-the-front === To learn more about Nina Sunday’s face-to-face and live online training programs visit: https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/ === Nina helps people launch their own podcast or be noticed and invited as a podcast guest. You’ll master interview and on-camera skills, and elevate your Executive Presence online. If you want to review your Authority Positioning, to unpack your current uniqueness and to see how you can better stand out, grab a convenient time for a Zoom meeting with me here
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  • Ep153 HR: From Hire to Fire, with Natasha Hawker

    Ep153 HR: From Hire to Fire, with Natasha Hawker
    Feb 11 2025
    Natasha Hawker is co-founder of Employee Matters, your in-house HR and recruitment experts, coming in and out of your business, as and when you need them. A finalist in the Australian 2023 Telstra Best of Business Awards, Natasha Hawker is author of "From Fire to Hire, Managing the Employee Life Cycle." Experience our episodes in a whole new way—watch every video version on our YouTube channel HERE Subscribe now to be the first to catch our next release. Soundbites [2:50] Difficult conversations in management and key questions managers should ask themselves. [3:43] The importance of regular one-on-ones with team members. [3:57] Daily huddles to improve accountability, communication, and listening skills, especially in remote teams. [5:55] Why managers avoid difficult conversations. [6:12] Three key areas managers need to improve: hiring better, managing better, and exiting better. [7:19] Reflection on personal experiences of avoiding feedback, explaining how unaddressed small issues can snowball over time. [8:40] Importance of vulnerability in leadership, encouraging managers to seek feedback from their teams. [9:50] Challenge of employees reacting emotionally to feedback. De-escalation techniques. [11:29] Advice on acknowledging emotions during difficult conversations and using pauses to allow employees to express their feelings. [12:19] Role of social sensitivity in effective teams—reading nonverbal cues and responding appropriately. [12:46] Recommendation to prepare employees for tough feedback conversations by framing them as growth opportunities. [13:48] Suggestion for a direct approach to sharing feedback, allowing employees to correct assumptions and engage in open dialogue. [14:10] Introduction to the topic of exit interviews, explaining their value in identifying trends, retention risks, and leadership challenges. [15:09] Concept of stay interviews—proactively engaging employees to understand what would keep them in the company. [16:17] Exploration of the benefits of an alumni program and how staying connected with former employees can lead to new business opportunities. [17:09] Shift in discussion to onboarding, explaining how poor onboarding increases turnover, emphasizing the need for structured induction programs. [19:35] Discussion on the importance of leadership in encouraging employee growth, advocating for managers to develop their teams rather than hoarding knowledge. [21:30] Information on how Employee Matters helps small to medium businesses with HR and recruitment, emphasizing that strong HR practices provide a competitive advantage. CONTACT NATASHA HAWKER Contact Employee Matters at employeematters.com.au to learn more about their HR and recruitment services. https://www.natashahawker.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashahawker/ ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY CSP "Download from Nina Sunday's book a free chapter titled, Lead From The Front, an insightful deep dive into effective leadership. 1. Why “People Don't Quit Companies; They Quit Managers.” 2. The 8 Good Behaviors of a Manager. 3. Lead From the Front to Motivate Your Team. Grab your free PDF here https://www.ninasunday.com/workplace-wisdom-lead-from-the-front === To learn more about Nina Sunday’s face-to-face and live online training programs visit: https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/ === Nina helps people launch their own podcast or be noticed and invited as a podcast guest. You’ll master interview and on-camera skills, and elevate your Executive Presence online. If you want to review your Authority Positioning, to unpack your current uniqueness and to see how you can better stand out, grab a convenient time for a Zoom meeting with me here https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/calendar/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep152 F.L.O.W. Selling, with Steve Brossman

    Ep152 F.L.O.W. Selling, with Steve Brossman
    Jan 28 2025
    Steve Brossman improved conversion rates of appointment setters by showing them how to lift the energy of the prospect about the upcoming appointment set. Tune in to find out about F.L.O.W Selling. Grab a copy of Steve’s backpocket guide HERE: https://stevebrossman.com/bpgflowselling Experience our episodes in a whole new way—watch every video version on our YouTube channel HERE Subscribe now to be the first to catch our next release. 🎙️ Soundbites from This Episode 1:06 Insights from Steve’s career launching multinational businesses and sales enablement strategies. 2:00 The role of a microsales enablement strategist, focused on increasing conversions and shortening sales cycles. 2:16 The acronym FLOW (Frequently Leveraged Outcome Wins) shows how choreographing small wins drives success. 3:02 Creating energy and momentum is essential in sales, with customer journeys that energize buyers. 3:32 Momentum goals are crucial for setting believable targets that inspire confidence and overachievement. 5:03 Strategic naming, like "Prominence and Persuasion Review," elevates sales conversations and enhances perception. 5:44 Three levels of influence: imposed, collaborative, and self-influence, and their impact on buyer decisions. 6:46 Personalized videos before sales calls help build rapport, boost energy, and set a positive tone. 7:06 Pre-meeting videos transform sales dynamics by creating early connection and engagement with buyers. 8:16 Reflections on implementing video strategies to improve interactions in the sales process. 9:08 Improving energy flow during appointments increases conversion rates and revenue. 12:52 The DNQC framework (Data, Narrative, Quantify, Confirm) for crafting effective sales conversations. 13:18 DNQC’s research and how structuring data, insights, and narratives resonates with buyers. 16:08 Embedding narrative techniques into sales frameworks to create emotional buyer engagement. 17:33 Energy layering shows how every sales interaction should build on prior momentum for success. 18:46 The psychological impact of small achievements and how they influence buyer confidence. 20:33 Examples of clients who implemented sales strategies and saw measurable growth in results. 22:16 Final thoughts on how sales leaders can use energy, narrative, and strategy to revolutionize performance. ABOUT STEVE BROSSMAN Grab a copy of the F.L.O.W. Selling backpocket guide HERE: https://stevebrossman.com/bpgflowselling https://stevebrossman.com/ Contact steve@stevebrossman.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebrossman/ ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY "Download from Nina Sunday's book a free chapter titled, Lead From The Front, an insightful deep dive into effective leadership. 1. Why “People Don't Quit Companies; They Quit Managers.” 2. The 8 Good Behaviors of a Manager. 3. Lead From the Front to Motivate Your Team. Grab your free PDF here < https://www.ninasunday.com/workplace-wisdom-lead-from-the-front > === To learn more about Nina Sunday’s face-to-face and live online training programs in People Skills, visit: https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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