

Empowering Leaders
Aleda
In this series, Luke Darcy is joined by iconic leaders to unpack learnings and life lessons from these game changers in their chosen field, whether it’s sports, art, business or education. We’ll break down the fundamentals of the new style of leadership, such as collaboration, integrity and innovation, through the stories of these iconic leaders.
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Dec 20, 2022 • 29min
2. Positively impacting others
It's one of the most important things you can do as a leader, but how do you actually positively impact others? 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 positively impact others. In this special episode, and the fifth in our series throughout the holiday period, hear just a few highlights from the year that was on the Empowering Leaders podcast. Raelene Castle - Facing scrutiny in the pursuit of success Chris Judd, Mark Howard & Nathan Brown - Self-awareness in a changing world Dan Flynn - In pursuit of what's right Craig Foster - Why sport can save lives Pat Cummins - A new generation of leaders Scott Pape - The face of finance in Australia 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.

Dec 13, 2022 • 32min
1: Self-Leadership
A unique insight into the 44 interviews conducted over 2022 on the Empowering Leaders Podcast. Join Luke Darcy as he walks us through his highlights and standouts from some of the incredible conversations he's been having throughout the year. Including Hamish & Andy's Andy Lee, Mike Dunlap from the Milwaukee Buck and Lakeisha Patterson, world record holder. 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.

Dec 6, 2022 • 1h 28min
Clyde Davenport - The creator of 2XU
How do you go up against giants like Nike and Adidas? What are the business moves that allow you to be successful in one of the most competitive markets in the world? Clyde Davenport started his business journey in sleepwear, now he's the man behind 2XU, the sportswear brand of choice for athletes across Australia and the world. Unpack Clyde Davenport's life and work with Luke Darcy, as the two sat down in studio to discuss Clyde's founders journey and where he's heading next. 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.

Nov 29, 2022 • 51min
Sal Gordon - A different type of education
How is education changing in this modern, ever changing eco-system? Are we diversifying our learning experiences enough, and are we supporting our kids in challenging their way of learning? Sal Gordon, the Head of Teaching and Learning at the Green School in Bali sits down with Darc for a very special episode of Empowering Leaders. Recording at the Sukhavati Bali retreat, hear Sal unpack his methods of teaching and how they apply to Western education, and more traditional ways of learning. https://www.sukhavatibali.com/ 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.

Nov 22, 2022 • 1h 8min
Dr John Tickell - Living a longer life
A remarkable Australian medical doctor who has spent several decades travelling the world, studying health and spreading the knowledge of some of the world’s longest living people. Hear how Dr John Tickell has gone about his work over the last five decades, and how he's continuing to stay active and help others do the same, as he sits down in studio with host Luke Darcy. 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.

Nov 15, 2022 • 1h 8min
Lydia Lassila - 5x Olympian
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.

Nov 8, 2022 • 1h 3min
Fergus Watts - CEO of the Reach Foundation
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.

Nov 1, 2022 • 1h 13min
Ben Northey - A symphony of curiosity
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.

Oct 25, 2022 • 1h 3min
Turia Pitt - No excuses
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.

Oct 18, 2022 • 1h 12min
John Bertrand - Achieving the impossible
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.


