Empowering Leaders

Andrew Gaze reached the greatest heights in the world of basketball. Being on the roster for the San Antonio Spurs in their championship year of 1998, representing Australia at the Olympic Games on 5 occasions, 2000 Olympics flag-bearer, and having a surname that's synonymous with the NBL.  Gazey has an infectious personality, and oozes enthusiasm and passion for everything that he does. You leave a conversation with Gazey feeling better about yourself, and your place in the world.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt LaFleur is the head coach of the Green Bay Packers.  At the age of 43, he holds the heart of the town in his hands every week of the NFL season, the only not-for-profit, member-owned franchise in US sport. The privilege of head coach is not a role that is lost on him.  The pride he has for the Packers, coaching some of the best players in the game, the challenges and pressure that come with being front and centre in one of the biggest sports in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM is an author, columnist & company director. She has been the CEO of a global consulting firm, a senior executive at a leading corporate law firm and spent nearly 10 years as an Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force. One of Australia’s most prominent voices on leadership, Kirstin has turned her attention to defining the attributes that great leaders need to learn in her new book Head & Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership. Kirstin speaks to the importance of self-awareness, feedback and empathy in the workplace, in your personal life and even at the dinner table.   Find out more about Kirstin and her new book here:  https://www.kirstinferguson.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a decorated playing career, Michael Voss took over the role of coaching the club he won 3 Premierships as a captain at, Brisbane. Sacked from the role after 109 games in charge, Vossy was given another opportunity to be a senior coach with Carlton. Now in his second season at the helm, he talks through the incredible leadership skills he has learned from being a first-time coach to where he is now.  Head to Aleda Collective and take the empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment.  Learn. Lead. Collaborate.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conversation today is with the incredible Stacey Morlang. Stacey is a 4 x Australian Lacrosse World Cup Player and 3-time Captain, a Director for Show+Tell, the lifestyle multi-media platform for women, marriage celebrant and mum.    Stacey is passionate about leadership and helping to connect people through care, conversation, and collaboration.   In this conversation Stacey discusses how a “we before me” group mindset has shaped her life as a strong leader. She helps encourage those in her team with compassion and positive reinforcement.    Head to Aleda Collective and take the empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment.    Learn. Lead. Collaborate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Bunn wants to create a shift in our thinking about health, happiness, high-performance and higher consciousness.   In this conversation Luke Darcy & Mark Bunn discuss how ancient wisdom can help us with modern health. We learn how the law of Mother Nature, can assist us in leading a happier and healthier way of life.    Head to Aleda Collective and take the empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment.    Learn. Lead. Collaborate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's conversation is with an amazing leader Richard Oppy.   He is the VP of Global Brands at beverage giant, Anheuser-Busch InBev (New York). Richard has climbed the corporate ladder right to the top. He now oversees the branding strategies of some of the world’s most iconic beers like Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois.   In this conversation we get the behind the scene insights, about the controversial World Cup decision to ban Budweiser from the stadiums and see how Richard and his team took what could’ve been an international marketing disaster, and flipped it into an iconic campaign for the brand.   Head to Aleda Collective and take the empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment   Learn. Lead. Collaborate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we hear from Australia's favourite vet, Dr Chris Brown. In this episode we learn how integrity and emotional intelligence makes him one of our greatest leaders in the Australian animal welfare space.    Head to Aleda Collective and take the empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment   Learn. Lead. Collaborate.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weeks conversation is with a truly incredible Australian, Susan McLean. She is Australia’s foremost expert in the area of cyber safety and was a member of Victoria Police for 27 years.   Widely known as the ‘cyber cop’ she was the first Victoria Police Officer appointed to a position involving cyber safety and young people. In 2003 she was the Victoria Police Region Four Youth Officer of the Year. She has also been awarded The National Medal and the Victoria Police Service Medal and 2nd Clasp, and the National Police Medal.   If you're looking to learn more about cyber safety visit:  https://www.cybersafetysolutions.com.au/     Head to Aleda Collective and take the empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment Learn. Lead. Collaborate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who would be the greatest leader in your life? Who would you most want to collaborate with?   The 44 incredible leaders who have joined Luke Darcy on the Empowering Leaders podcast in 2022 all had such a unique and meaningful insight into how they create and share a vision.   In this special episode, and the sixth in our series throughout the holiday period, hear just a few highlights from the year that was on the Empowering Leaders podcast.    Featured in this episode: Marcus Bontempelli Scott Pape John Aloisi Luke Beveridge Lakeisha Patterson Nicole Gibson Peter Singer Mim Bartlett Paul Little Jaguar Jonze Marcus Godinho Gus Warland   Head to Aleda Collective and take the empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment.   Learn. Lead. CollaborateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.