Empowering Leaders

How do you become a champion, whilst taking care of yourself, your family and your future? Join Luke Darcy, as he talks to one of Australia's great sports people. Lydia has been a mainstay of Australian sport for two decades, and after winning Gold at the 2010 Olympics, became a legend.  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.

Former AFL footballer turned entrepreneur. The late great Jim Stynes, who was the co-founder of Reach came to Fergus’ school and led a program that had an immense impact on him and led him to pursue a career that would see him do immense good.  Reach is a foundation that helps support over 40,000 kids a year. Their aim is to create generations of confident, self-aware, passionate young people who can shape the world to be a better place. Unpack it all with Luke Darcy, and hear how Fergus moved through entrepreneurship, after a career in the AFL.  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.

2x ARIA award winner, principal conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra,  and the go to collaborator for Nick Cave, Ben Folds and more. Benjamin Northey has spent much of his life striving for musical perfection, but as his journey has grown more and more complex, he's found it's best to not strive for perfection, but to always be asking how he can be better.  Join Luke Darcy as he sits down with Ben in studio to discuss his life of curiosity and his career of collaborating with the likes of Nick Cave, Ben Folds, Archie Roach, Missy Higgins and more.  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.

Whilst competing in an ultra-marathon in 2011, a devastating grass-fire changed the life of Turia Pitt forever. Turia suffered full thickness burns to 65 percent of my body, lost seven fingers, had over 200 medical procedures and spent two gruelling years in recovery. But now, over 10 years later, Turia is considered one of Australia's most inspirational people.  Since then, she has has written three best-selling books, coached over 40,000 people, shared a stage with Tony Robbins, competed in the Ironman World Championships, sailed a boat around French Polynesia, and walked the Kokoda Trek. Turia is in her home studio on the north coast of NSW as she chats to Luke about her incredible achievements, her work during the pandemic and parenting lessons she's recently learned.  Want to hear more of Turia? Check out her podcast here: https://link.chtbl.com/cdMuTlyP 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 1983 America's Cup has been described as the greatest moment in Australian sporting history, one of the people behind the story is John Bertrand, the skipper and face of the team, John's leadership is unparalleled in the context of sporting achievement.  Unpack it all with Luke Darcy, and understand how John did what he did and what he's now doing post sailing.  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.

How do you change the lives of over 30,000 young men? What are the messages and lessons you need to express to get through to boys going through a difficult time?  Hunter Johnson, the founder of Man Cave and Stuff joins Luke Darcy for an emphatic conversation about the ups and downs of childhood, the work he's doing with young men across the country and how he's trying to get through the next generation of young adults.  Hunter’s impact is felt in Australia, but also around the world, which has been recognised with awards and grants to support the organisation. The ultimate recognition perhaps, of meeting the Queen, and collaborating with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.  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.

At the Tokyo Olympics, the nation and the world were gripped by the performance of Australia's next great Olympian. Arnie took on the greatest of all time in Katie Ledecky, and beat her in an event the American had dominated for more than a decade. Now, the Launceston born 22 year old is tackling the next challenge - following it up.  Ariarne is fresh out of the pool for her chat with Luke, and is open about her experiences with post Olympic come down. But, she is determined and decisively confident in her ability to keep pushing and maintaining excellence.  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.

Assistant coach at the Milwaukee Bucks, former head coach of the Michael Jordan owned Charlotte Hornets and renowned leader in the world of basketball.  Mike Dunlap is one of the NBA's great leaders, and his philosophy is echoed around the league. NBA Hall of Famer George Karl had this to say about Mike: "He's the most intelligent person that has a love for the game of basketball that I've ever been around."  Mike is close with two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and has unique insight into the work rate of one of the world's great athletes.  Hear Luke Darcy unpack Mike's incredible career, and what he's looking towards in the years to come.  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.

Should there have been more debate when it comes to lockdowns? Is there now enough discussion about the situation? And if not, what can we do to have civil, common sense conversation?  During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Dr Jay Bhattacharya was an opponent of lockdowns and mask mandates. He was a co-author in 2020 of the Great Barrington Declaration, which advocated letting the virus spread in lower-risk groups with the aim of herd immunity with "focused protection" of those most at risk. Hear him breakdown his philosophy with host Luke Darcy.  For information relating to the Covid-19 Pandemic, visit: https://www.health.gov.au/health-alerts/covid-19 For information relating to the Covid-19 Vaccine, visit:  https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines 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.

An AFL Commissioner who spent more than 35 years serving in the Australian Army. How do you pivot from a hostile, combat environment into a corporate, sports focused ecosystem? What are the tangible skills that translate from one situation to the other?  Major General Simone Wilkie retired as a Major General after completing 35 years’ service. She served senior appointments in operations and training, and active service in Cambodia, Iraq and Afghanistan. She was awarded a Bronze Star for her work in Iraq.  Now an AFL Commissioner, Simone sits down with Luke Darcy to talk the challenges of her career, where she sees the AFL moving forward and what she's excited for ahead of the AFLW season and 2023.  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.