Future Fit Leadership

The world of work has changed and we are never going back to the old ways that is simply no longer fit for purpose. There are many leaders who are forging down this new path and changing the world while others are simply tipping their toes, letting you work from home one day a week while for others it has just been a hard no. The time is now to make some bold changes and take organisations in different directions, away from traditional models. Some of the future fit capabilities for leaders is around agility, collaboration and critical thinking. And the future of work is working with the 3 D’s being Dare, Ditch and Dial. Meet Cherie Mylordis, a work futurist, thought leader, speaker, business transformation and innovation coach on a mission to show the world a brighter future of work. Through her coaching, signature programs and speaker appearances, Cherie reveals practical actions so current and emerging leaders can start doing the best work of their lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Heussler has won beauty pageants, represented Australia on the world stage in Florida USA,  shot campaigns for BrasNThings, Rebel Sport, StFrock, David Jones (+more) and has been published in numerous fashion, lifestyle magazines in Aus, NZ and US She is also An Instructor with the Australian Air Force Cadets , currently ranked a Flight Sergeant and was Awarded the Australian Cadet Forces Services Medal in June 2023. She joined the cadets at the age of 13, they helped her find her why, become disciplined and work on her own toxic traits. Kates definition of success has nothing to do with cars, or wealth or class but more to do with making sure you are doing what you love and you have meaningful relationships and connections with people around you.   In our conversation Kate shares her business journey and personal story.  Kate is a very intentional leader, you will hear that in the stories she shares.  It is the first time we have had a guest who has so many elements in their life to talk about and of course we give you a peek into the world of modelling.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been a year of interest rate hikes, rental crisis, affordability issues, inflation, low unemployment increasing house prices and low stock levels which with increased migration is causing a lot of pain for those looking to buy. the RBA hasn’t increased the rates in the last few months,  we all hope it stays this way for a while Added to this we are at an all time low when it comes to productivity, cost of goods have increased significantly and every day Australians and businesses are being impacted. So What will 2024 bring for us   Nerida Conisbee is one of the most highly regarded economists in Australia, with a specific expertise in residential and commercial property. She is currently the most quoted property commentator in Australia, the third most quoted economist and is a sought after public speaker, writer and columnist. Nerida is a columnist for Mansion Magazine and appears every Saturday morning on Sky News, is a regular property commentator on Channel 7’s Sunrise and talks more generally about the state of the economy on ABC News Breakfast. In addition to this, she is quoted and appears in a wide range of media outlets throughout Asia Pacific including digital, print, television and radio. Nerida is also the Deputy Chair of the Construction Forecasting Council and is on the South East Queensland Housing Supply Expert Panel. She sits on the board of Kidnest, a childcare start up and is an adviser to Skelton Projects, a Melbourne based developer. She also provides updates on property market conditions to Government. There is no one better than Nerida to have the conversation about what 2024 will hold for AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right now, 735 million people face hunger and one in three of the world’s population is malnourished. But the global food crisis is  the ‘elephant in the room’ - too often ignored in political discussions and in the media. It's a climate crisis, a conflict crisis, and a cost-of-living crisis: it demands a massive and joined-up global response that is currently lacking. In a bid to meet the UN’s second Sustainable Development Goal (SDG2) of zero hunger by 2030, one campaign is asking you to eat more beans. Its argument? Beans are cheap, long-lasting, nutritious, versatile, planet-friendly, and ubiquitous. Paul Newnham is the executive director of the SDG2 Advocacy Hub, which campaigns to achieve the UN's goal of ending hunger by 2030.  I promise you this podcast will get you reaching out for more beans in your next supermarket shop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Story telling is an art and it is a way to connect to your people, to get them connected to your vision and values and inspire people A story told well, that inspires and connects will move people to take action. Business story telling is the ability to combine the facts and figures and performance with relatable and compelling stories that may have a specific message and desired outcome. Getting cut through with your message is getting harder and harder for a number of reasons, our stakeholders are potentially multigenerational and they are all different in how they want to be communicatee with plus there are so many channels we can use and we cant be all good on all of them. Gabrielle Dolan can tell you a story or two.  In fact, it was while working in a senior leadership role at National Australia Bank that she realised the power of storytelling in effective business communication. Since that epiphany, Gabrielle has found her calling as a global thought leader on strategic storytelling and real communication.  A highly sought-after keynote speaker, educator and author, Gabrielle’s extensive client list includes Telstra, EY, Accenture, VISA, Australia Post, National Australia Bank, Amazon, Vodafone and the Obama Foundation.  Gabrielle is also the bestselling author of Real Communication: How to be you and lead true, a finalist in the Australian Business Leadership Book Awards for 2019. Her latest title, Magnetic Stories: Connect with customers and engage employees with brand storytelling was published by Wiley in March 2021 and debuted at number two on Australia’s best selling business books. Bringing humanity to the way business people communicate isn’t just a career, it’s a calling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zoe Daniel is the Member for Goldstein, she along with a number of other Independent candidates made history in the 2022 elections. Zoe was elected on the platform to drive rapid transition to renewable energy and true climate action, renew trust in leadership and integrity, prosperity for all Australians, and true equality.   Zoe is a mum, wife, former broadcast journalist, and foreign correspondent. Before entering parliament she waited, like many, for our governments to develop costed and structured strategies to safeguard our community and economy, to innovate and to embrace the immense business and job opportunities that a renewable climate economy presents. Not seeing any action she entered politics and stood for the seat of Goldstein which had been strongly held by the Liberals.  We talk to Zoe about what it is like being in Parliament, her election and the key platforms she was elected on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retention and Engagement is a priority for leaders globally, most of this is driven by what the recent PWC report on “what workers want” has found and that is 38% of Australian workers are looking for a new job and the numbers could get higher. It is even more imperative now than ever to ensure that employers invest and are very clear on their employee engagement tool kit that will build loyalty, attract and retain talent. The next time you are sitting in a meeting take a look around, how many of the people around you are really not happy in their role, in the business, engaged in the culture, vision or values Are they coming into work excited  or are they simply turning up, doing what they need to do and going home. As leaders we need to ensure that we have created environments that people feel safe to share their issues, otherwise what often happens is that they will start looking for jobs and by the time they come to you it is too late.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki May is a creative strategist, disruptive thinker, and marketing communications professional. As a founding director of the International Women’s Forum (IWF) in Australia and a global communications chair, Nikki brings an international perspective to what better leadership may look like in Australia. By day Nikki works to develop future capabilities in Australian leaders as the Chief Creative Officer for Future Leadership. By night Nikki is a ghostwriter for emerging leaders – helping them disrupt the current power dynamics. In this podcast we discuss climate change, global security, our global diet and happiness. Key themes around all these topics was that leaders need to start thinking outside the system and we need to care more.  More on International Women's Forum  IWF is an invitation-only network of the most accomplished women in the world. They connect women leaders across every professional sector in support of each other and the common mission of advancing women’s leadership and championing equality worldwide. Nikki first joined IWF when she founded Myanmar's first original Girl Band, 'Me N Ma Girls' helping to break stereotypes and censorship in developing nations. The young women from Myanmar secured a recording deal in Hollywood and performed in New York on the global stage in front of Hilary Clinton. Nikki recently returned from the latest IWF conference where 500 leaders from 28 countries around the world gathered to discuss urgent challenges. Nikki shares with us the key takeaways and learnings in this episode of Future Fit.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leadership doesn’t come from a position or title but from actions and reactions! Peter Baines has lead teams in crisis situations such as the Bali Bombings and the Boxing Day Tsunami.  Peter shares his leadership journey across these two events and how he connected and bought the best out in his teams under extraordinary circumstances.  In response to the needs of the children left without a home or parents post the Tsunami in Thailand he would form Hands Across the Water and commence fundraising in Australia to build them a home.  Peter shares with us his leadership insights, what it takes to lead in a crisis, how we can better manage corporate and employee giving.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 20 years working in Asia, Graeme Beardsell has returned to Australia with Fujitsu. He is a leader who walks the talk and in this conversation his key achievements and the journey that Fujitsu is on.  Fixing the gender pay gap, updating leave entitlements, having a fully flexible workplace, and improving leave policy entitlements are just few things that Graeme has achieved and shares how he did this.  Graeme leads a purpose lead business that seeks to live its values every day.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.