Mentors To Executives Worldwide

Have you ever been the subject of a redundancy? has it happened more than once? This week Fulyana takes us through a case study about redundancy. Kim shares some of her insights in this area with both personal and professional suggestions for managing yourself and the situation. If you have your own redundancy story you […]

To some of you this title will seem contradictory. How can complaining be successful? This week Kim and Fulyana look at how to approach the complaint process and whether a pro-active or reactive approach is more successful.

Do you “delegate”? Is it successful? In this week’s podcast, Kim and Fulyana explore a different way of approaching what we have been conditioned to think of as “delegation”. Can a new approach build you a better team and still get all the tasks done?

This week we continue our Case Study about managing both a team and yourself in an environment of organisational change. How do you create a “safe” environment to allow new approaches during this time? If you haven’t yet listened to Part 1 of this Case Study, here is the link Case Study – Managing In […]

Most of us have been in a team, either as a member or leader, when an organisation is undergoing massive change. What is the best way to negotiate the range of emotions in the team as well as keeping focus on the tasks at hand? This week Fulyana works through a recent case study to […]

For some of you having the words Christmas and Mental Wellbeing in the same vicinity will be a challenge! This week Fulyana and Kim reflect on what makes them “feel good” at this time of year and relate some stories where random acts of kindness have made a difference in their own lives.

Kim and Fulyana discuss how to assess on your own performance by using the L-O-R-E technique. No, it’s not storytelling or a popular tv show, as we find out from Fulyana when she shares a case study. See if it will work for you! L – listening O – observing R – reflecting E – […]

Have you ever been given feedback during a performance review indicating you should be more confident? What does that mean? How can you measure it? This week Kim and Fulyana answer a question posed by a listener about how to be more confident. Do you need to know this too?

What is your reaction when someone confronts you with negative feedback on your performance or your team? Not during a review or performance assessment but out of the blue? This week Kim discusses with Fulyana a recent incident where she was given unexpected negative feedback in an open environment (not an office). Together they explore […]

How long is it since your last break from work? How long did you take to leave work behind and concentrate on having a “holiday”? Many senior executives have built a work pattern that does not allow for a break – career building, consolidating positions and industry upheavals are always looming, so we convince ourselves […]

In Part 2 of our discussion with Ben Baker, Kim and Fulyana explore the difference between personal branding and personal skill sets. We also hear what approach to take on either side of the recruitment table when you are building or leading a team. Links to connect with Ben (click to activate): Website Show To […]

Kim and Fulyana are joined by Ben Baker to get a better understanding of “personal branding” and how it can help you in your career. Ben has an excellent workbook (link below the podcast) to help you determine and understand your own personal branding. Links to connect with Ben (click to activate): Website Show To […]

This podcast features Fulyana reviewing a video by Simon Sinek on the challenges we face when managing and leading those collectively referred to as “Millenials”. Watch the video first then listen to Fulyana’s reactions to the content. Here are Fulyana’s thoughts:

We continue the discussion with Lyle Tard about “Servant Leadership” and hear about how powerful it can be in a corporate environment. Drawing on his experience with literally tens of thousands of 19-25 year olds, we hear from Lyle how we need to think about managing and encouraging the next generation of leaders in business […]

Have you heard of a management style called “Servant Leadership”? In this week’s discussion, Kim and Fulyana have a fun but truly informative session with Lyle Tard. We begin to understand this style of leadership and how it can be a powerful way to unleash the potential of your team. To connect with Lyle, have […]

Continuing the discussion with Alexander Lowry, Kim and Fulyana explore what the future will look like for those seeking to be senior executives and how those selecting them will make their choices. What is the future for senior executive qualifications? Click here for Alexander’s own podcast Boardroom Bound

How many of you have an MBA? How many of you have thought about getting one but the cost and time seems prohibitive? This week Kim and Fulyana hear from Alexander Lowry and explore the exciting new initiative at Gordon College – Master of Science in Financial Analysis. How closely do educational bodies and businesses […]

In the final part of the discussion with Taylor Proctor, Kim and Fulyana explore an area of management not often covered – emotional management of yourself as a team leader. Taylor offers an insight into the changes she has made to her thinking as well as two practical techniques you can use to help manage […]

Kim and Fulyana continue their discussion with Taylor Proctor, this week hearing first hand the power of utilising “the big 6 plus 1′ method of keeping teams happy and focussed. It’s a powerful tool to explore for anyone who leads a team. You can connect with Taylor through her website and podcast : Happiness Abound

This week Kim and Fulyana learn about the benefits of vulnerability and imperfection when leading a team at work. Taylor also shares her vision on being “happy” at work as well as the lessons you can learn from a less than pleasant boss! Here’s how you can connect with Taylor Website and podcast – Happiness […]