The Dynamic Leader Podcast

This is the first episode of season four and the first dynamic leader conversation for 2023! In this conversation Shelley speaks with Tim Sacklin about his transition from hospitality to accounting in his 40's. He shares the challenges, both financial and mental, that came with the move, where he is now and how happy he is that he made the decision to do it. He's an inspiration for anyone feeling stuck or wondering what a change in their career might look like.  It's a fabulous conversation for leaders to hear about motivation, alignment and a drive for continual growth and development. If everyone was doing work they love, imagine what the workplace would be like! Connect with Tim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-sacklin-96887976/  Connect with Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Work with Shelley: https://shelleyflett.com

In this episode Shelley and Carolyn celebrate the new kind of normal year we’ve had. We talk about how many leaders are feeling exhausted as we end the year and Carolyn shares strategies about how we can manage our energy levels differently in 2023. This is a great conversation to get you thinking about how you want to show up, both personally and professionally in the year ahead. Connect with Carolyn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corporate-wellness/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/corporate-wellness Connect with Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Work with Shelley: https://shelleyflett.com

In this episode Shelley speaks with Brad about what a good onboarding strategy looks like and what can happen in teams and organisations when it’s done well. They talk about the consequences of a poor, or worse, no onboarding process, and the challenges that come with a function that doesn’t really have any measurable accountability. They also explore how organisational values are important for leaders to intimately understand and convey and how it connects to culture and a sense of belonging. Brad, in his book, Onboarded, shares how he wants to equip leaders “with the tools and knowledge they need to make their new hires valuable, productive and effective team members - fast. Grab a copy of Onboarded: https://evolutionpartners.com.au/onboarded Connect with Brad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles/ Connect with Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Work with Shelley: https://shelleyflett.com

In this episode Shelley speaks with Tracey about emotional intelligence and how essential it is to leadership. It’s about appreciating what goes on in our head just as much as what goes on in our heart and taking the time to reflect and learn with others. Tracey shares that professional intimacy is about building relationships that see the whole person and puts humanness over worthiness. A fabulous conversation that makes so much sense! Connect with Tracey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyezard Connect with Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Work with Shelley: https://shelleyflett.com

In this episode Shelley speaks with Jamie about how telling stories is an essential skill for leaders. He calls stories “the language of the mind” and shares how they allow people to make meaning and help shape beliefs. With stories a leader can communicate with impact, influence other people and inspire them to follow. Jamie also shares a that the first time you tell a story, it’s going to be rubbish, it’s supposed to be rubbish. The more you tell a story, the more you will refine it, and the better the story becomes. Grab a copy of The Story Habit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6BG7J92 Connect with Jamie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiedixon/ Connect with Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Work with Shelley: https://shelleyflett.com

In this episode Narelle Burke sits in the host seat and interviews Shelley on the state of leadership across the globe 18 months on from the normalising of the pandemic. They talk about having a growth mindset and how we’re never really done learning. Shelley shares how to build grit and the benefits of being curious and aware of what might be coming in the future. A very interesting conversation as always! Connect with Narelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/narelleburke/ Connect with Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Work with Shelley: https://shelleyflett.com

In this episode Shelley learns about the importance of part-timers managing their own expectations around what can be achieved in the time they’ve got. Belinda’s insights for transitioning into a part-time role seem so simple and make so much sense yet too often we fail to consider them. Belinda asks what the personal trade-off is when we’re saying yes to more work instead of prioritising the reasons we’ve chosen to work part time. She says role scoping, time optimisation and understanding your leadership styles are all important components of making part time work. If you haven’t figured out how to make part-time work for you yet then take a listen to this episode for some practical advice. Grab a copy of Solving the Part Time Puzzle: https://www.belindamorgan.com/book/solving-the-part-time-puzzle Connect with Belinda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-c-morgan/ Connect with Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Work with Shelley: https://shelleyflett.com

In this episode Shelley speaks with Kathy, a coaching veteran and founder of FireUp Coaching, about how she started her business back in the 90’s. Kath shares how coaching has evolved over the past three decades and how it’s now being used as a core mode of effectively leading people. If you’re new to the coaching space, this is an enlightening conversation. Connect with Kathy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fireupcoaching Connect with Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Work with Shelley: https://shelleyflett.com

In this episode Shelley and Mel share views on what leaders should be able to talk about with their people. While appreciating “everyone has their stuff”, Mel says that speaking about topics like menopause, for example, can open the conversation up other things that are going on. It is through connecting via conversation that helps leaders to understand what might be having an impact on performance and a persons ability to show up and be their best selves. Learn to have all kinds of conversations, from sharing grief to navigating complex emotions and understanding the allure of sacrifice. Grab a copy of Fully Connected: https://www.melkettle.com/store/p/fullyconnectedbook Connect with Mel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melkettle/ Connect with Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Work with Shelley: https://shelleyflett.com

In this conversation Shelley and Gordon talk about renewing our childhood love of movement, whether that be exercise, play or something in between. They talk about the association many people have to the word “exercise”, and even while knowing it’s good for us, will find reasons not to do it. Gordon offers a really nice reframe to remaining active and being really intentional about movement - particularly for those in sedentary roles and who work from home. It’s a great conversation about a topic that’s important to every single one of us! Grab a copy of Get Moving Keep Moving: https://healthyageingproject.com/buy Connect with Gordon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordon-spence-40927114 Connect with Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Work with Shelley: https://shelleyflett.com