Empowering Leaders

In this conversation, Andy Friend, a seasoned Australian rugby union coach, shares his insights on coaching, leadership, and personal growth. He reflects on his journey in rugby, the evolution of the sport from amateur to professional, and the importance of mental resilience in athletes. Friend emphasizes the need for balance in life, the loneliness of leadership, and the significance of self-awareness. He discusses the challenges facing Australian rugby and the importance of grassroots support. Throughout the conversation, he highlights the value of communication, collaboration, and learning from others. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Blauer, a renowned self-defense and fear management expert, discusses the importance of understanding and managing fear in various aspects of life. He shares personal experiences, insights on overcoming trauma, and strategies for raising resilient children. Blauer emphasizes that fear is a natural part of life and can be transformed into a powerful tool for personal growth and self-defense. In this conversation, Blauer discusses the importance of managing fear, self-awareness, and intuition in personal and professional growth. He shares insights on how visionary leaders inspire others, the role of curiosity in continuous improvement, and the significance of collaboration and mentorship in achieving success. Blauer emphasizes that understanding and managing fear can lead to better decision-making and time management, ultimately helping individuals lead more fulfilling lives. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Waterson’s life story from Intensive care nurse to building and running massive scaled business in healthcare and now hospitality is a remarkable story on every level. His crystal clear thinking and understanding of where opportunities exist. Paul shares the great influence his two mentors Bruce Dixon and Vita Pepe have had on him and the lessons he still applies today. If you are interested in scaling your business or how to grow your world then Paul Waterson’s story of buying a single pub for fun to now running a pub group that turns over 1.4 billion in sales is a story worth listening to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Gawn is the current captain of the Melbourne Football Club in the AFL.  Gawn has come a very long way from a tall, lanky, jovial 18 year old to become the modern day great that he is. A 7x All-Australian ruck, Gawn became the Demons first premiership captain in 2021 since the 1964 season.  A lot of Gawn's leadership journey can be traced back to the late and great President Jim Stynes. Stynes passed away in 2012 but his legacy lives on through the Melbourne #11 jumper, and the values he instilled in Gawn during their time together at the Demons.  Learn. Lead. Collaborate. Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Valerie Condos Field, a legendary gymnastics coach, shares her journey from a tough coaching style to a more transformative approach. Valerie emphasizes the importance of developing athletes not just for winning but for life skills, resilience, and personal growth. The discussion also touches on the impact of parenting on youth sports and the need for a shift in focus from winning to personal development. In this conversation, we explore the profound impact of parental influence on youth sports, the extraordinary journey of Simone Biles, and the importance of self-leadership and stillness in a distracted world. Valerie shares her insights on leading with love and empathy, the significance of curiosity and collaboration, and the essential role of listening in effective communication. She reflects on her own leadership journey, the influence of her mother, and the value of mentorship and lifelong learning in shaping successful leaders. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jo Stanley has had an incredibly successful media career spanning over 2 decades. Taking breakfast radio by storm at both Fox FM and Gold FM.  In recent times Stanley is the founder and CEO of Broad Radio. An online radio platform that has been built by women, for women. Creating conversations and a space in the media landscape that has never been seen or heard before.  Learn. Lead. Collaborate. Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Nicks is the current coach of the Adelaide Crows in the AFL. Nicks is heading into his sixth season in charge of the Crows and believes the club is on the right path to success under his guidance. It's been a steep learning curve for "Nicksy" - The then 18-year old was plucked out of almost obscurity when playing soccer to try his hand at Australian rules football, finding his way to the Sydney Swans which embedded in him from an early age "bloods culture".  A culture that prides itself on putting the team first before the individual has been a mantra Nicks took throughout his playing days and now implementing strongly with the Crows.  Learn. Lead. Collaborate. Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johann Hari is an author of three New York Times best-selling books, an Executive Producer of Oscar-nominated film & 8-part TV series.  Hari's latest book "Magic Pill - The extraordinary benefits & disturbing risks of the new weight loss drugs" has captured attention on a global scale.  While there's a focus on Ozempic, Hari reveals the worrying trends around depression, anxiety and loneliness, particularly in Australia, the UK and USA with more questions than answered being raised in western civilisation.  Learn. Lead. Collaborate. Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jack Viney, the heart and soul midfielder of the Melbourne Football Club, shares insights into his career, leadership philosophy, and personal life.He highlights the influence of his father, the legendary player Todd Viney and takes us through the incredible mix of off season activities he uses to find balance, continuous self-improvement, and effective communication in leadership.He verifies a childhood incident that inspired a motivational speech by Alistair Clarkson, and shares his views on the recent challenges that his team mate Christian Petracca has faced at the club. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legendary footballer and pundit, Rio Ferdinand, is today’s guest on this episode of Empowering Leaders. He’s passionate about leading by example, honest about the journey he’s taken to become a better communicator - especially on the home front, and has some incredible insights to share about harnessing the power of your competitive spirit. He also talks candidly about his relationships with the great Sir Alex Ferguson, and one of the most famous people, not just players, in the world, Christian Ronaldo. Rio epitomises the work we do at Aleda and it’s been a great privilege to have Rio collaborate with us within our Aleda Connect programme. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.