

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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Oct 5, 2021 • 1h 8min
Steve Biddulph - Leading as a parent
Being a leader to your children is one of the most important things we can do in life, but how do we maintain self awareness about we're teaching them and how can we make sure we never miss opportunities to connect. Luke Darcy chats with Author and Psychologist, Steve Biddulph, about the values we impart on our children, masculinity and what it looks like now and the difference between backbone and heart. https://www.stevebiddulph.com/Site_1/Home.html Start your leadership journey today. Head to aledacollective.com and take our empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. For more episodes download the free LiSTNR appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 2021 • 1h
Laura Henshaw - Leading in a digital age
Laura Henshaw is a dynamo in the business world, the CEO of Keep It Cleaner has built her successful wellness organisation using the building blocks of social media and past experiences. Luke Darcy chats with Laura about what fuels her desire to help others, the benefits and dangers of social media, and how her naivety exploring the business world was actually a good thing. https://keepitcleaner.com/ @laura.henshaw Start your leadership journey today. Head to aledacollective.com and take our empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. For more episodes download the free LiSTNR appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 21, 2021 • 39min
Pat Cummins - A new generation of leaders
Do you know how to positively impact your colleagues or team mates when you spend a lot of time together? Australian Men's Cricket Captain and fast baller Pat Cummins chats with Luke Darcy about how he keeps a work-life balance as a travelling elite sportsman, the new young leadership group and the pros and cons of social media. Pat's book recommendation: Awareness, Anthony De Mello. On the 10th of February 2022, join Luke Darcy and a host of industry leaders like Laura Henshaw, John Worsfold, Ben Rutten, Fairlie Delbridge, Don Pyke and Justin Langer for a diverse, in-person leadership experience. Book your tickets to the Aleda Collective summit here. Start your leadership journey today. Head to aledacollective.com and take our empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. For more episodes download the free LiSTNR appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 14, 2021 • 49min
Brian Hartzer - Leading through adversity
How do you handle yourself during great adversity? Brian Hartzer had to rebuild himself and start a new chapter after stepping down as CEO of Westpac. In releasing his new book The Leadership Star, Brian talks with Luke Darcy about having a clear sense of purpose, how he stayed calm during the Westpac scandal and how you can’t fake authenticity https://www.theleadershipstar.com On the 10th of February 2022, join Luke Darcy and a host of industry leaders like Laura Henshaw, John Worsfold, Ben Rutten, Fairlie Delbridge, Don Pyke and Justin Langer for a diverse, in-person leadership experience. Book your tickets to the Aleda Collective summit here. Start your leadership journey today. Head to aledacollective.com and take our empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. For more episodes download the free LiSTNR appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 7, 2021 • 45min
Brian Goorjian - Leading an Olympic team
On the back of an amazing bronze medal win for Australian Basketball at the Olympics, Australian Coach Brian Goorjian sits down with Luke Darcy to discuss how he positively impacts his environment by listening to his players and coaches, how sharing and community are important to him and gives an insight into Patty Mills’ great leadership style as captain. On the 10th of February 2022, join Luke Darcy and a host of industry leaders like Laura Henshaw, John Worsfold, Ben Rutten, Fairlie Delbridge, Don Pyke and Justin Langer for a diverse, in-person leadership experience. Book your tickets to the Aleda Collective summit here. Start your leadership journey today. Head to aledacollective.com and take our empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. For more episodes download the free LiSTNR appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 2021 • 40min
Craig Ellis - Building something from nothing
Before founding one of the most successful global bikini brands Traingl, Craig Ellis was a humble footy player, a great mate of Lukes and an absolute risk taker who learned from experiences. That attitude led him to selling everything he owned, moving to Hong Kong and working hard to build a new brand. Craig talks with Luke Darcy about how to find what you're passionate about and then following it, how to build your own unique brand and how the best thing his parents had given him was curiosity. On the 10th of February 2022, join Luke Darcy and a host of industry leaders like Laura Henshaw, John Worsfold, Ben Rutten, Fairlie Delbridge, Don Pyke and Justin Langer for a diverse, in-person leadership experience. Book your tickets to the Aleda Collective summit here. Start your leadership journey today. Head to aledacollective.com and take our empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. For more episodes download the free LiSTNR appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 24, 2021 • 50min
Lord Mayor Sally Capp - Being comfortable with being vulnerable
As the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, leadership is something that Sally Capp does on a daily basis. But what does it take to make a great leader? Lord Mayor Sally Capp sits down with Luke Darcy and talks about being comfortable with being vulnerable, the importance of valuing input from others as she tells a story of a time when she was shut down for speaking out and opens up about embracing your failures. On the 10th of February 2022, join Luke Darcy and a host of industry leaders like Laura Henshaw, John Worsfold, Ben Rutten, Fairlie Delbridge, Don Pyke and Justin Langer for a diverse, in-person leadership experience. Book your tickets to the Aleda Collective summit here. Start your leadership journey today. Head to aledacollective.com and take our empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. For more episodes download the free LiSTNR appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 18, 2021 • 40min
Justin Langer - Leadership on and off the field
What does it take the lead the Australian Cricket team and how do you improve on the way you've been coached in the past? Luke Darcy is joined by legendary cricketer and Australian Coach, Justin Langer, to talk about what it's like leading an elite sporting team full of different personalities, what is was like filming The Test and how he takes his leadership off the field. Start your leadership journey today. Head to aledacollective.com and take our 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.

Aug 18, 2021 • 56min
Matt Wadewitz - Building a new style of leadership
What does it take to be a great leader? Luke Darcy is joined by his great friend and co-creator of the Aleda Collective, Matt Wadewitz, to discuss the beginning of a new collaborative forum that is taking the old style of hierarchy leadership and building a new way where everyone has a voice. Hear the amazing work that Aleda has already begun, the fantastic names attached to the project and what it takes to empower not just yourself, but others around you. Start your leadership journey today. Head to aledacollective.com and take our 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.

Aug 18, 2021 • 51min
Kylie Watson-Wheeler - Culture within Disney Australia
How do you create a positive working environment and a culture that encourages growth and diversity of thinking in one of the worlds most respected media companies - Disney. Luke Darcy is joined by Kylie-Watson-Wheeler, the Senior Vice President & Managing Director of Disney Australia to talk about Walt Disney's legacy, how to be the right mentor and empower your staff with developing confidence. Start your leadership journey today. Head to aledacollective.com and take our empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. For more episodes download the free LiSTNR appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.