Team Guru Podcast

Everyone talks about corporate culture these days. Figuring out how to create happy, healthy workplaces has become something of an obsession. But my guest this week thinks we need to do better. Colin D Ellis was shocked by the lack of any definitive how-to guide for leaders who want to shape and enhance their workplace environment. So he set about fixing that. In his new book Culture Fix Colin draws upon decades of real world experience to provide a practical guide on how to change the way you do things to create a winning culture that keeps your organisation relevant.

In this episode we are talking about the future. Gihan Parrera is a futurist, speaker and author. And the conversation you are about to hear is, in my humble opinion, really fantastic. Gihan's enthusiasm is infectious. He’s smart and articulate and he has some seriously clever ways of thinking about and understanding the future. Since 1997, he has worked with business leaders, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and other change agents – helping them with their strategy for thriving in a fast-changing world. Forbes magazine rated him the #5 social media influencer in the world in his area of expertise. Disruption by Design is his twelfth book.

Are you sometimes paralysed by your own standards? Is your pursuit of perfectionism having an impact on your progress or the way you feel about yourself? My guest in this episode is here to help. Lynne Cazaly is a reformed perfectionist. But now Lynne believes that close enough is often good enough. Put simply, hings just don’t matter as much as we think they do. She is going to help us all care less about more - and care more about less. Lynne is an international keynote speaker, author and a master facilitator. She is the author of 6 books.She works with executives, senior leaders and project teams on their change and transformation projects. This includes working with agile practices, business agility improvements and digital transformations. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Lynne Cazaly.

We’ve all noticed it. When some people speak, others listen. They are engaged. Convinced. Ready to act while others bore their audience to tears. They're restless and unimpressive. So what’s the difference? What sort of impact does being a power speaker have on our relationships and careers? In this episode we’re going to explore the cross-section of communication and leadership. My guest is Shane Hatton. He's a communication guru, author and all around interesting chap. I He has always believed that great communication is much bigger than ‘speaking’, that it must be viewed through the lens of leadership — and it’s through this lens that her wrote his latest book: ‘Lead the Room – Communicate a Message That Counts in Moments That Matter’

I’ve invited author and speaker Shelley Flett onto the show to talk about being a dynamic leader in a real world situation. Shelley is a coach, trainer and facilitator based in Melbourne. She is the author of two books including The Dynamic Leader.

I’m joined this week by Troy McKinna. Troy is an entrepreneur and brand building specialist. He is the co-founder of Agents of Spring and Quest Beverages and has worked with some of Australia’s most recognisable brands, including Mars, Snickers, Schweppes, Gatorade and Cool Ridge Troy is the author of a new book titled “Brand Hustle: 4 critical foundations to accelerate brand growth.”

Yu Dan had one dramatic moment that shook her awake and opened her eyes to the way she had been living her life. Since then, she has been on a journey of discovery and has some incredible lessons and insights to share. www.teams.guru https://www.facebook.com/teams.guru/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-frizzell-0b171a3a

I have a real treat for you in this episode. My guest is the CEO of the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia and New Zealand. His name is David Pich. David and I have a terrific, sweeping conversation about the the discipline of leadership and what it means and how we as individuals and approach our own growth and understanding. David is a man quite clearly used to engaging and entertaining an audience. I could have chatted with him for hours. Lessons Learned The accidental leadership Of all the topics we covered - the idea of the accidental leader stands out to me. We all know it - and it’s a constant theme her on the podcast. The technical expert, promoted to a management position. It’s a well worn path - but not necessarily the best for individuals and organisations to take. 7 Attributes of a leader 1. Respect 2. Integrity 3. Emotional Intelligence 4. Ability to inspire 5. Authenticity 6. Self-awareness 7. Decisiveness Connect https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pich-5a516b20/ https://ma

In this episode we are going to talk about one of the more difficult parts of being a leader. How to have quality career conversations. Greg Smith is an expert in cheer development, talent management and organizational leadership. Greg is a senior business leader who has thrived in challenging business environments for more than 25 years, achieving results that are in line with the required strategic and cultural transformation. His multiple industry experience and expertise in strategy formation, organizational design, leadership development and culture building combined with his HR expertise makes him an excellent Trusted Advisor. He joined me to chat about the art of leading powerful career conversations.

I’ve got to tell you. I’m particularly excited about this one. Every now and then I stumble across a collection of words that are just so poignant, so powerful: Play a bigger game. For me, those four words say way more than a 500 page book ever could. There’s so much in those four words. It describes one of the most powerful concepts that can lead all of us to a life more satisfying happier life. After stumblong accorss those words online, I tracked down their author and invited him on the show. It’s Rowdy Mclean. Rowdy is He is the trusted advisor to numerous CEO’s, companies and teams and the go-to guide for their bigger games and achievements. He is the author of Play a Bigger Game: How to achieve more, be more, do more, have more.

Nicola Moras is here to help. She is a social media advisor that has helped thousands of companies around the world plan and deliver their social media and marketing strategies.

Wendy Born is a leadership coach, facilitator and speaker. And she thinks that many of the challenges that exist within leadership can be overcome by mastering the languages of leadership. What are those languages? How do we master them?

Videos have eaten the internet. 80% of web traffic is now video content. Video marketing has become the most important way to market your business. But creating great content can be difficult. Especially if you haven’t had any experience creating videos in the past. It can be extremely intimidating for newbies. What’s worse is that creating bad videos can actually hurt your business. www.facebook.com/teams.guru www.teams.guru

Gabrielle Dolan joined me more than 2 years ago to talk about how we can be better presenters. I remember it well because we had a great time laughing and scoffing about all the terrible habits we see that makes presentations awful. It’s a great episode. But now she’s back, with a brand new book called Real Communication. Again, we have a great time dissecting the world and highlighting all the painful and hilariously terrible communication habits that are all around us. But in true Gabrielle style she brings it all back to the positive and gives us some wonderful ideas about how we can be better and more authentic communicators. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Gabrielle Dolan.

In this episode we’re talking about coaching. Business coaching have become a huge industry over the last decade. Choosing the right coach and knowing when you need one are not easy questions. It’s also incredibly important to know what you will get out of the process.

Mike Adams has had a long and successful career in sales. So that means he has, over time, become an expert in building rapport with people. And Mike thinks that they key to building rapport comes from the stories we tell. Those stories allow us to influence and persuade. But it’s the way we tell our stories that really gives them power.

Coaching such an important part of leadership. But so many leaders don’t take the time to perfect that skill. Karen Moreley is convinced that a great leader has to be a great coach. Karen has delivered assessment, coaching, team and leadership development programs in organisations such as BHP Billiton, KPMG and the University of Melbourne. In this episode she reveals how you can be fantastic coach for the people you lead!

Today’s episode is another special episode recorded live in partnership with my good friends at Women in mining and resources. WIMARQ are in the habit of inviting wonderful guests to their lunches and this one is no different. Margot Cairnes is a bundle of energy. She’d had a long career in the corporate world. And had built up a huge, international consulting firm from nothing. But then she walked away from it all. Just stopped going. Turned off the lights and let it all fizzle out. In this episode you’ll hear why.

Michelle Sales has been thinking a lot about confidence. What is confidence? Where does it come from? Why do we lose it, and most importantly, how do we get it back? Michelle works as an executive coach for high-profile clients like Tennis Australia, Telstra and even the Department of Defense. She is also the author of the book The Power of Real Confidence. In it she shows how confidence is the backbone of a successful career.

Every now and then I invite someone on the show that has an inspiring personal story to tell. Cindy Hook certainly fits that bill. She is the chief executive for Deloitte Asia Pacific. Cindy leads 45 thousand professionals across 17 countries. Last week I headed to Deloitte’s offices here in Brisbane to conduct this interview. While I was there I saw Cindy moving around the building, talking with some other senior people in the firm. I hadn’t met her yet, but I knew it was her. There was absolutely no doubt about who was in charge of that organization. Cindy is personal. Clever. A powerful communicator and best of all, she’s acutely aware of the journey she’s been on to get to where she is. She understands the lessons she’s learned along the way. She’s clear about the big career decisions she had to make. And she’s open about her mistakes and completely in tune with the gravity of the position she holds. Lessons Learned Leadership starts small Before she ran a huge division of a major organisation