Excellence isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence. In this episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy reflects on what it means to carry a spirit of excellence in everything we do. From the smallest details to the biggest opportunities, excellence is a mindset that values intention, consistency and integrity.

Drawing on timeless lessons about stewardship and using our talents well, Dominic explores how striving for excellence transforms ordinary moments into meaningful ones. It’s not about doing more, rather it’s about doing what matters, well. Through personal reflections and practical insights, this episode challenges listeners to raise their standard, not for recognition, but as an act of gratitude and purpose.

Not Just Leadership is proudly presented by the Global Institute for Leadership. Each week we bring honest conversations and reflections from across the Pacific, Latin America and Australia, because leadership is more than a title, it’s a journey.

From building businesses in Kiribati to serving his community through faith, Kanaan Ngutu’s journey shows what it means to lead with purpose. His story is one of grounded ambition, where entrepreneurship, service and belief all come together.

In this episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy and Kanaan talk about the role of giving back in leadership, what it takes to start something from scratch in a small island economy and why true influence begins with community. Kanaan shares lessons from his work, his setbacks and the vision that keeps him moving forward.

Not Just Leadership is proudly presented by the Global Institute for Leadership. Each week we bring honest conversations and reflections from across the Pacific, Latin America and Australia, because leadership is more than a title, it’s a journey.

In this episode of Not Just Leadership, Dominic de Moura McCarthy explores the theme of purpose. What drives us, grounds us and gives meaning to the way we lead. Drawing on his own experience volunteering in Portugal, Dominic reflects on how purpose isn’t something we find once, but something we live through consistent action and service.

He unpacks how clarity of purpose helps us navigate change, stay aligned with our values and inspire others to do the same. Drawing on ideas from Simon Sinek’s Start With Why, this episode invites listeners to reconnect with their “why”, the deeper reason behind their goals and leadership journeys.

Not Just Leadership is proudly presented by the Global Institute for Leadership. Each week we bring honest conversations and reflections from across the Pacific, Latin America and Australia, because leadership is more than a title, it’s a journey.