Future Fit Leadership

Wellness has become a priority for many in this post COVID world and many of us are more health conscious than ever before and with the rise of the hybrid world of work, wellness is becoming a critical organisational pillar. We all know that our health is our most important asset and that without this we really have nothing. However are we paying the right type of attention to our health and are we putting the right things into our body.  We discuss the 6 healthy habits you can easily get into with Dr Matt    Link to You Tube video https://youtu.be/9Q10BinAuys  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a family decides to turn plastic waste into stylish, sustainable eyewear? Meet Nik Robinson and his children, who are revolutionising recycling through their brand, Good Citizens. In this inspiring episode, Nik shares the incredible journey of transforming 600ml plastic bottles into high-quality sunglasses, while involving his entire family - including his kids - in the mission to "untrash the planet". Discover how a simple conversation with his children sparked a business that's not just about making glasses, but about creating meaningful environmental change. Learn about: Turning 100% recycled plastic into fashionable eyewear The power of involving kids in entrepreneurial thinking Principles of sustainable business Innovative approaches to recycling Perfect for entrepreneurs, environmentalists, and anyone who believes small actions can create big impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we close out the year, this final episode of Future Fit Leadership brings together the themes and insights that defined our conversations in 2025. Leadership continues to shift at speed. We are the generation of leaders who guided our people through COVID and are now navigating the rapid rise of AI, technology transformation and changing expectations in the workplace. This episode reflects on the global perspectives shared by more than 100 leaders across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, and the patterns that emerged again and again. Human centric leadership. Accountability. Energy and wellbeing. Purpose. Courage. Adaptability. And the willingness to learn, unlearn and rethink how we lead. We also look back at standout moments from guests including Holly Ransom, Michael McQueen, Lisa O’Neill, Dr Michelle McQuaid, Renee Wootton, Scott Millar, Dr Kristy Goodwin, Kate Mason, Victor Perton and Nik Robinson. Future Fit Leadership will return in February with more global voices and conversations shaping the next era of leadership. Over the break, we will be resharing some of our most impactful episodes from the year. Tune in to the season finale and reflect with us on what it takes to lead well in a world that continues to change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crisis is rarely the headline. It is the quiet gap between what happens and how leaders respond. And few people understand that gap better than Stephanie Craig, President of Kith, former political insider, and the woman some call the Olivia Pope of crisis communications. In this conversation, Stephanie takes us from her childhood in the Canadian Arctic to the halls of the US and Canadian Senates, and into the real world moments where reputation, trust, and clarity can make or break a business. We talk about the biggest mistakes leaders make in the first 24 hours of a crisis, why most organisations still underestimate their stakeholders, and how clarity and trust create strategic speed when it matters most. Stephanie shares practical, human advice for every leader. Build your crisis core team before you need it. Understand who your people are and how they communicate. Know what you stand for when the pressure hits. This is a conversation about leadership that is calm, conscious, and ready for the world as it truly is. Please enjoy this episode of Future Fit Leadership with Stephanie Craig.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant and very grounded Jenny Stilwell, a woman who has spent her life helping businesses move from surviving to scaling. Jenny has led companies through complexity, run her own advisory firm, and written the book The 7 Percent Club, which reveals why only a small number of businesses ever grow past two million in revenue. What I love about Jenny is how honest she is about the messy middle of leadership. She talks about that awkward moment when you step up for the first time and suddenly discover you have no reference point for the role you have just taken on. She shares how founders often choke their own growth by holding onto everything, and how letting go is more like a dance of trust and release than a single decision. We go deep into the traps that stop businesses from scaling. Complexity that creeps up quietly. Early team members who suddenly find themselves drowning under bigger titles. Capability gaps. Shiny object syndrome. And the hard truth that you cannot grow if you are still operating like the scrappy startup you once were. Jenny also breaks down why knowing your numbers is not optional. It is the backbone of every decision you make. Margin, ratios, revenue per employee, wage to sales, client insights, operational indicators. She brings it all alive in that way only Jenny can. Practical, plain speaking, and instantly usable. And of course, she answers our Future Fit Leadership questions. Adaptability. Strategic thinking. Emotional intelligence. And a powerful reminder that AI is shifting the ground under our feet faster than many leaders realise. This is a conversation packed with clarity, humanity, and a few reassuring laughs about the things we all struggle with. If you are leading a business, scaling a team, or trying to find your footing in a world full of moving parts, you will love Jenny’s wisdom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the FBI knocked on Kevin McCarthy’s door one morning in 2002, everything he thought he knew about integrity, loyalty, and trust shattered. What followed was a federal conviction for a crime he didn’t mean to commit, spending 33 months in prison that changed his life forever. In this deeply human conversation, Kevin shares how good people can make bad choices, what blind spots really look like in leadership, and how to rebuild your life and your sense of self when everything falls apart. From the moment the FBI entered his home to the lessons learned behind prison walls, Kevin’s story is one of self-awareness, humility, and the power of owning our mistakes. He reminds us that leadership isn’t about perfection it’s about perspective. It’s about learning to see what we once couldn’t, and finding integrity in the space between moral intent and legal reality. This is a conversation about humanity, not hierarchy. Please enjoy this powerful story with Kevin McCarthy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes a leader truly future fit in a world where AI can attend your meetings, interview your staff, and even write your next LinkedIn post? In this lively and thought-provoking conversation, futurist and best-selling author Michael McQueen joins Sadhana Smiles to unpack what it really means to stay relevant, human, and adaptable as technology reshapes the way we lead and work. They explore everything from Gen Z’s reluctance to take on leadership roles, to why “culture is caught, not taught,” and how real trust is built in a world full of deepfakes and digital avatars. Michael shares why the best leaders of tomorrow will blend confidence, conviction, and curiosity — and how to lead with both head and heart in the age of AI. Please enjoy this conversation with the insightful and always entertaining Michael McQueen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monica Bradley’s career has been anything but conventional — spanning trade, logistics, government, technology, and impact investing. In this Future Fit Leadership conversation, she shares how curiosity, contribution, and courage shaped her path from regional Queensland to boardrooms across the globe. Monica unpacks her mantra of growth without compromise which is a bold philosophy that challenges leaders to build organisations that drive profit, purpose, and planetary health in equal measure. From redefining value in the economy to reimagining how we lead through uncertainty, Monica brings deep wisdom and an infectious optimism for what’s next. Monica Bradley is a strategist, changemaker, and proud champion of curiosity, creativity, and kindness in leadership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Haros and Deivina Peethamparam from Gadens Lawyers join me to explore one of the fastest-evolving frontiers in leadership — psychological and psychosocial safety. They unpack what today’s laws demand from leaders, where most organisations fall short, and why emotional intelligence now matters as much as compliance. From trust and vulnerability to reproductive health and hybrid workplaces, this conversation gets real about what it takes to build teams that hum — safe, connected, and human. 🎧 Listen in for legal insights, lived experience, and practical tools every leader needs to create workplaces where people thrive — not just survive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 26, Lisa O’Neill’s body gave out before her mind did. What followed was a radical reset, a crash course in energy, healing, and self-awareness that would shape everything she teaches today. In this conversation, Lisa shares the story behind Energy: Get It. Guard It. Give It., and what it really means to manage energy, not time. From adrenal fatigue to four children and nine books later, she has built a life around purpose, colour, and courage  teaching leaders to stop leaking energy, start leading themselves, and live with intention. Lisa also opens up about her early life in fashion, the psychology of colour, and the powerful shift that happens when women stop minimising themselves and step fully into who they are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.