Authentic Ewe Podcast

In this episode of The Authentic Ewe Podcast, Penelope sits down with Pettina Stanghon, Clinical Director at Noosa Confidential, for a powerful and deeply human conversation about radical responsibility — and what it truly means to lead yourself through change. Together they explore menopause in the workplace, the power of a growth mindset, and how to show up authentically, even when you’re running at 20%. Drawing on Dr Jill Bolte Taylor’s insights into the brain and emotional regulation, this episode invites reflection, compassion, and courage in leadership and life.🌐 Resources & Links Mentioned:Pettina Stanghon – Clinical Director, Noosa Confidential:https://noosaconfidential.com.au/team/pettinaPettina Stanghon’s Website:https://www.pettinastanghon.com.auPettina’s Article – What a Real Growth Mindset Looks Like:https://www.pettinastanghon.com.au/bulletin/growth-mindsetDr Jill Bolte Taylor – Whole Brain Living Official Site:https://www.learn-wholebrainliving.comDr Jill Bolte Taylor TED Talk – How to Tap Into Your Whole Brain:https://www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_how_to_tap_into_your_whole_brainBook – Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life:https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Living-Anatomy-Characters/dp/1401961985✨ Connect with Authentic Ewe:Website: https://www.authenticewe.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/authentic.eweLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/authentic-ewe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this discussion, guest Dave Snowden, founder of The Cynefin Company, dives into the intricate world of organizational complexity. He reframes psychological safety as a tool for recognizing risks rather than mere comfort. Dave introduces the Cynefin framework, emphasizing its practical application for leaders in navigating uncertainty. He explores the role of micro-narratives in capturing authentic employee perspectives and advocates for team dynamics based on roles rather than names. With innovative approaches, he guides how to foster trust and effective communication in workplaces.

About Dr. Mark ScullardDr. Mark Scullard is the Senior Director of Product Innovation at Wiley and a leading voice behind the global success of Everything DiSC®. With a PhD in Clinical Psychology and over 20 years of experience in psychometrics and leadership development, he has authored multiple white papers and research studies that explore the hidden drivers of behaviour, leadership effectiveness, and organisational trust.What really drives behaviour at work? In this episode, Dr. Mark Scullard — psychologist, researcher, and co-creator of Everything DiSC® — joins me to unpack how insecurities and triggers show up in the workplace and what leaders can do about it.We explore:The insecurities that drive behaviour (often beneath the surface).The Top 5 skills every manager needs to learn to lead effectively.How DiSC insights can help leaders build trust and psychological safety.Practical ways to create workplaces where people feel free to be authentic, vulnerable, and safe.Mark’s decades of research with Wiley shine a light on how leaders can make the shift from managing tasks to building trust and resilience in their teams.📺 Watch more of Mark’s work on his YouTube channel. 🌐 To access the Everything DiSC® programs and resources Mark and I discuss, visit https://www.authenticewe.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when leaders shift from telling to coaching? In this episode of the Authentic Ewe Podcast, Penelope Aiken sits down with leadership coach Slaven Drinovac to explore how coaching unlocks potential, builds trust, and transforms workplace culture. From vulnerability to clarity, this conversation will inspire you to rethink what it means to lead.✨ Subscribe to the Authentic Ewe Podcast for more conversations on leadership, culture, and creating workplaces where people love to come to work.Resources & Links from this Episode:Learn more about the Personal Responsibility Model: Personal Responsibility.pdfLearn more about creating a language of leadership for your organization:https://www.authenticewe.com/self-empowered Learn more about developing your people's EQ: https://www.authenticewe.com/agile-eqConnect with Slaven Drinovac on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slavend/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Bio – Deb NicolDeb Nicol is a global leadership mentor, consultant, and innovator in executive development. As a Certified Master Mentor of The Leadership Challenge®, she has guided leaders worldwide in adopting the 5 Practices of Exemplary Leadership as a way of life—helping them inspire vision, build trust, and lead with courage.Deb is also the creator of Presence Pro, a contemporary framework and self-assessment tool that demystifies executive presence and equips leaders to show up authentically, especially in times of change. In addition, she recently launched the Future Proof Your Leadership program, blending human, digital, and AI approaches to prepare leaders for the evolving world of work.Passionate about reconnecting leaders to themselves, their teams, and their organizations, Deb’s work bridges timeless leadership principles with modern tools for growth, resilience, and transformation. Guest Linkshttps://www.businessenmotion.comhttps://www.businessenmotion.com/leadership-challenge-workshophttps://www.presencepro.aihttps://www.presencepro.ai/#blueprinthttps://www.presencepro.ai/navigatorHost Linkshttps://www.authenticewe.com#leadership #leadershipchallenge #executivepresence #PresencePro #PresenceProBlueprint #PenelopeAiken #AuthenticEwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Penelope Aiken is a recognised leader in organisational development, with more than 20 years of experience in leadership development and culture transformation. She is the founder of Authentic Ewe, where she helps organisations embed evidence-based frameworks such as Everything DiSC®, The Five Behaviors®, and The Leadership Challenge®.Penelope is also an ICF Accredited Coach and High-Performance Facilitator, bringing a unique blend of coaching expertise and facilitation to her work with leaders and teams.Her passion is simple but powerful: helping organisations create places people love to work — where people feel safe, deeply connected, and able to show up as their authentic selves so they can truly thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.