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The Turnaround MindsetUnveiling No Bull Sh!t Wisdom - Interview with Martin Moore - Leadership UnfilteredMartin Moore (or Marty as he likes to be called) is a no nonsense hard hitting former CEO and strategic advisor whose direct cut through approach has elevated him to become one of the world's most successful leadership podcasters. A university law school dropout, Marty worked his way up the corporate ladder to hold a series of executive roles in Australia and is the former CEO of multi-billion dollar company, CS Energy. Since leaving the corporate world Marty founded Your CEO Mentor, with his daughter, Emma Green. Marty is the author of No Bullsh...
2023-11-301h 13The Turnaround MindsetDisruption Demystified- Conversations with Michael McQueen, the Master Blaster of ChangeThis week on the Turnaround Mindset we catch up with multi award winning speaker Michael McQueen, a man who spent most of life helping organisations and brands prepare for the future and stay at the cutting edge. Michael is a bestselling author of nine books and is a familiar face on the international conference circuit sharing the stage with the likes of Bill Gates, Dr John C. Maxwell and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Michael has helped some of the world’s most successful brands navigate disruption and maintain momentum. His training consultancy The NexGen Group has worked with br...
2023-10-261h 17The Turnaround MindsetUnbroken Spirit - Interview with Mohamed Abdulahi - A Remarkable Survivor's journey to TriumphEvery once in a while, a person comes along that defies everything you think you know about what human beings are truly capable of. Today we talk to Mohamed Abdulahi. To the untrained eye, Mohamed’s career over the last 20 years reads like any highly successful senior partner advising government and blue-chip companies all over the world. As a Director at Partners in Performance in Australia and New Zealand, his experience encompasses transformation, business and productivity improvements, and capital efficiency on megaprojects across a wide range of industries and sectors. Prior to his time in consulting, Mohamed wo...
2023-09-241h 42The Turnaround MindsetPerception Altered - Interview with Beau Lotto - Navigating Our RealitiesTo succeed in an increasingly uncertain world, businesses need to know how to adapt and find solutions through innovation and change. Our guest today on the Turnaround Mindset believes the quality of a leader is defined by how they lead others through that uncertainty. Today we talk to the thought provoking. eloquent and incredibly gifted Dr Beau Lotto. Beau is a neuroscientist and world-renowned expert in perception. His research explores the ways in which we experience the world through our own versions of reality. Beau is a three-time main stage TED speaker and has spoken at...
2023-08-251h 13The Turnaround MindsetFrom Harvard to Humanity- Interview with Amelia Peterson - The Power of Interdisciplinary LearningAmelia Peterson is a founding member of the London Interdisciplinary School, an institution that unites undergraduates, graduates, and professionals in addressing intricate, real world challenges. The Times calls it “the most radical new university to open in decades” as it harnesses knowledge and expertise from diverse disciplines, to unravel the complexities of global issues. In 2021, Amelia co-authored book Thrive: The Purpose of Schools in a Changing World and is currently working on a book about the potential for a social contract for education that does not rely on the idea of meritocracy. Amelia was a fellow in the Soci...
2023-08-0249 minThe Turnaround MindsetTransformative Journeys- Interview with Karuna Ramanathan - Insights from a Change CatalystThis week we talk to transformational leadership expert Karuna Ramanathan. With nearly three decades of experience in supporting senior leaders and organisations through difficult transformations, Karuna has been nominated by the CEO Insights ASIA, as one of “Asian Leaders & Achievers 2023”. A former naval warship captain (two tours), Karuna holds a PHD in Leadership and Knowledge Management and is the author of "Navigating The Seas of Change" a leadership primer for change leaders.Karuna worked as a trusted advisor to Senior Government leaders and agencies operating as part of the Prime Ministers Office in Singapore for 4 years. Karuna rece...
2023-07-181h 03The Turnaround MindsetImprove Yourself - Interview with Dan Haesler - Modern Leadership CoachToday we talk to the awesome Dan Haesler (Dan Haesler – Performance & Leadership Coach). Dan is a coach who works with elite athletes and teams as well as corporate leaders and educators to help them achieve outstanding performance outcomes. Dan works side-by-side with people to help them, and the people around them, to thrive, professionally and personally. Dan is the best-selling author of The Act of Leadership (The Act of Leadership – A playbook for leading with humility, clarity & purpose) which has already topped the Australian Business Book Charts. He is also the host of one of Australia’s most popu...
2023-07-0450 minThe Turnaround MindsetIlluminating Futures - Interview with Simon Doble - Global Advocate against Energy PovertyA purpose driven humanitarian, social impact entrepreneur, innovator of sustainable solutions, author and keynote speaker, today we talk to Simon Doble.Part of the genesis behind why we launched the Turnaround Mindset podcast was being able to positively and accurately capture those turnaround moments that occur in the lives of the amazing individuals we interview that helps define and drive who they and what they become. For our guest today that moment came in October 11, 2011, while reading a Time Magazine article detailing the devastating effects of energy poverty. Energy poverty condemns and effects more than 1.4 b...
2023-05-2559 minThe Turnaround MindsetThe Power Of She - Interview with Dr Gemma Munro - Transformational TrailblazerGet ready to be inspired, to laugh out loud and to learn what it takes to make long lasting change. Today we speak with the incredible Dr Gemma Munro. Gemma is a thought leader, a transformational facilitator and award-winning speaker, with a PhD in performance psychology. Dr Gemma is a former winner of the Duncan Prize for speaking and a two-time Telstra Businesswoman of the Year finalist. She has spoken to audiences at Google, Amazon, PayPal, Qantas, Vodafone, and the NHS in London. Her keynote at Google headquarters in Silicon Valley was live-streamed to every Google office on t...
2023-04-2555 minThe Turnaround MindsetPerfume Perfect - Interview with Jessica Kiely - Fearless Fragrance FighterToday we talk with the hugely passionate seasoned entrepreneur, Jessica Kiely. Jessica is the co-founder of the amazing natural perfume collective SENSOR.I.AM (Sensoriam Natural Perfume Australia | Organic Perfume Australia) – the world's first online 100% natural perfumes shop. Jessica’s deep dive into natural beauty products began back in 2015 following a huge personal upheaval in her life and how it shaped so many experiences that followed. With a strong focus on the integrity of products that we, as consumers put into our bodies and onto our bodies, what eventuated was the creation of 100% natural perfumes to replace synthet...
2023-03-2943 minThe Turnaround MindsetLead with Integrity and Dignity - Interview with Patrick Wallas - Educational Rock StarThis podcast has been a platform to interview and draw inspiration from amazing leaders who have done incredible things in their careers. Patrick Wallas ((6) Patrick Wallas | LinkedIn) is the embodiment of that type of inspiring and remarkable leader whose passion for education and for instilling a powerful sense of personal and collective integrity across all pupils and staff is intoxicating. Patrick has been the headmaster of the prestigious All Saints Anglican School for over 2 decades creating a legacy that has impacted thousands of people to do better, to be better and be the best version of themselves....
2023-01-291h 06The Turnaround MindsetAdvancing Women in Leadership - Interview with Albana Vrioni - Forbes Executive CoachThey say the only constant in life is change and on today's episode we had the pleasure of talking with Global Executive Business Coach – Albana Vrioni. Albana story is truly amazing. Albana talks to us about growing up and family life in soviet Albania and then going on to graduate as a mechanical engineer working for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Then a few years later Albana’s career took a 90% degree turn moving out of engineering and into Business and Executive Coaching with Marshall Goldsmith in Brussels. Albana then went on to join Forbes Coaches Council as an...
2023-01-1149 minThe Turnaround MindsetFood Fossil Fuel Free - Interview with Mike Casey - The Climate change and emissions shaperOn today's podcast we talk to the amazing visionary and seasoned entrepreneur Mike Casey. Mike is a co founder of New Zealand Zero (NZ0.com) and forestlodge.nz - organisations focused on zero fossil fuel food production. Mike's passion for sustainability and supporting endeavours that help ensure the longevity of this planet are truly inspiring. Mike was born in New Zealand and began his career as a Java Developer and programmer. Mike moved to Sydney and was one of the founders of Fishburners, one of Australia’s longest-enduring and large...
2022-10-2847 minThe Turnaround MindsetA Lesson in Resilience - Interview with Paul Taylor - The Modern Day PracademicPaul Taylor is a Neuroscientist, Exercise Physiologist and Nutritionist who is currently completing a PhD in Applied Psychology.A former British Royal Navy Aircrew Officer, Paul has a proven track record in leadership and dealing in high-pressure situations having undergone rigorous Military Combat Survival and Resistance-to-Interrogation Training. His former roles as an Airborne Anti-submarine Warfare Officer and a Helicopter Search-And-Rescue Crew Member are just the start of what this super man is capable of. Where Paul’s real passion lies is in testing the limits of our mind and body and the impacts of stress, sle...
2022-09-1255 minThe Turnaround MindsetThe Gap Between Would and Could - Interview with Billy Hedderman - A Story of ResilienceBilly Hedderman is a former tactical commander of the Irish Special Forces (Army Ranger Wing) and Captain in the Australian Infantry.While body boarding on the Sunshine Coast (Australia) on New Year's Eve 2014, a wave dumped him into the sand. He broke his neck, back and suffered immediate spinal cord damage, paralysing him from the neck down. Lucky not to drown, Billy was rushed to Queensland's premier spinal injuries unit where he began the difficult road to recovery. With feeling in only one finger and one toe, Billy began an intense and difficult rehabilitation from h...
2022-08-3042 minThe Turnaround MindsetThe Future of Food - Interview with David Hunter - The AI Greenhouse Game ChangerWhat an episode we have for you Turnaround Mindset'ers!!! David Hunter is the founder of Optimal Agriculture (Optimal) established to secure the future of our food system by deploying autonomous, sustainable greenhouses outside every city on Earth. This incredible entrepreneur has set a high benchmark for the rest us, aiming to provide billions of people with fruit and vegetables in a way which is resilient to extreme weather conditions caused by climate change. Agriculture already accounts for over 70% of the world's freshwater consumption. Greenhouses are the solution - Our mission at Optimal Labs - YouTube
2022-08-0849 minThe Turnaround MindsetSustainability Guru and Ultra Marathon Runner - Interview with Michael S Duggan - The Trail CowboyThis week we chat with the amazing Michael S Duggan ((3) Experience | Michael S. Duggan | LinkedIn)....the ultra marathon runner that is changing the way organisations deal with environmental sustainability and climate change. Michael is one of the founders of Fathers of Girls ((2) Fathers of Girls: Overview | LinkedIn), a Director of Sustainability at Ashurst, a former COO of Orange Sky (Orange Sky Australia | Positively Connecting Communities) and holds a PHD in Business and Sustainability. Michael talks through his 12 step process that gets him mentally and physically prepared to tackle ultra-marathons, business ventures and life. We also d...
2022-07-1845 minThe Turnaround MindsetPlates not Pills: Interview with Dr Rupy Aujla - The Doctors KitchenWelcome to Season 2 of the Turnaround Mindset! We had the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Rupy Aujla, founder of The Doctors Kitchen (Improve your health using food — The Doctors Kitchen), successful author and celebrity chef, whose passion to teach people how to cook their way to health is gaining global momentum. Dr Rupy began his journey as an NHS medical doctor in the UK, before a significant heart condition completely changed the course of his life and career. Dr Rupy has now become a household name in nutritional medicine and mindful eating internationally, showcasing the bea...
2022-07-0447 minThe Turnaround MindsetHow do you motivate the unmotivated?With more and more of us working remotely, and with signs that COVID is going to be with us for some time, business leaders are facing new challenges in keeping employees motivated in their jobs and inspired to serve customers and deliver deadlines. Motivation can be in short supply during times of stress.No matter how talented or experienced you are, it's not possible to stay driven all the time. If you manage teams, you're bound to encounter employees or even entire teams who suffer from a lack of motivation.Management would be easy if...
2021-08-1938 minThe Turnaround MindsetHow do I build a responsible and accountable culture?So what are the characteristics we should all look for in organisations that have created a great culture? With remote working becoming a permanent part of how we now conduct and run our businesses, creating a positive and proactive culture has become every employee’s responsibility.Nowadays, creating a great culture, starts and ends with leadership. However, those organisations that drive a top down approach don’t necessarily cultivate a culture of trust and freedom demotivating staff to stay on top of matters and achieve the corporate vision. It seems that those leaders that e...
2021-07-2547 minThe Turnaround MindsetHow do I shift to a growth mindset?What you believe is what you achieve. Conscious or unconscious, how you choose to interpret your experiences can set the boundaries on what you can accomplish. The difference, it would seem, lies in whether you operate from a fixed mindset or from a growth mindset. On today’s episode, we are going to discuss, how do I shift to a growth mindset? Our mind plays a very powerful role in what we believe and how we think. What we think about ourselves and our abilities decides how we act and lead our life. On today’s podcast, we di...
2021-07-0136 minThe Turnaround MindsetHow do I cope with personal grief and loss at work?One of the biggest issues anyone will ever deal with in their life, is the loss of someone they love and the grief it triggers. Grieving is a very personal matter that is different for all of us impacting our emotional and physical health. In some cases, individuals can take years to recover. Every person deals with these matters in their own way and in their own time. Unfortunately, a lot of employers expect workers to return to their job well before they felt ready and physically able to do so. These days, dealing with loss is a...
2021-06-0737 minThe Turnaround MindsetHow do I manage my fear and anxiety as a leader?Being a leader, in any business, is hard work especially when a problem or crisis comes about. Teams look to their leaders as someone they count on, to inspire, to drive results and communicate the vision of the business. As a leader it is important to remain cool, calm, and collected and approach all challenges with enthusiasm and diplomacy. The truth is, we are all human beings and each of us as leaders, have to manage our own stress levels, and sometimes it can be overwhelming. Managing responsibilities both personally and professionally and maintaining a high level o...
2021-05-1933 minThe Turnaround MindsetLeadership: Am I too drunk to drive?Well, we had to get your attention! But don’t worry, today’s podcast has a different meaning to what you might think. On today's episode, what we are talking about is bad leadership. These are the types of leaders that establish boundaries between themselves and their followers on the one side, and everyone else on the other. Primarily, the needs and wants of the organisation to which they are directly responsible are less important than the agenda being pursued by those in charge. Generally, these leaders or managers are not interested in new people or ideas in th...
2021-04-2639 minThe Turnaround MindsetHow do I manage the mental health of my team?Managing mental health conditions has always been a challenge for organisations and their employees. Even before the pandemic, companies globally were starting to invest more heavily in workplace mental health mainly because their employees were demanding it. What people often forget is that work and life were already stressful well before covid came along. Whist there is good news that a vaccine is on the way, the truth is we don't have a vaccine for our mental health like we do for our physical health. Remote working coupled with the challenges associated with home schooling, childcare and j...
2021-03-2933 minThe Turnaround MindsetHow do I motivate my staff beyond a zoom call?Working remotely has become the new trend for businesses all over the world. In the wake of the pandemic many businesses, and of course employees, weren’t properly prepared for this new set up and have had to evolve quickly to this new way of working. Learning how to manage and monitor remote teams has become a crucial part of business success. As a leader or as a manager it’s your responsibility to take care of your team and to monitor at a high level their mental health. Working in isolation or remotely can lead to a ris...
2021-03-2524 minThe Turnaround MindsetThriving or Surviving: How do I turnaround a business? PART 4 (Final)In the final part of this special podcast series, we delve into Principle 6 and Principle 7 on how to turnaround a business. We begin out discussion looking at Principle 6: Retaining and Promoting Talent.Retaining talented and motivated employees who truly want to be a part of a business’s future success is paramount in managing a turnaround. This means identifying those that have the right technical knowledge as well as the rising stars that represent the next level of talent within the business. Promoting from within not only provides a clear path to greater compensation and res...
2021-03-1126 minThe Turnaround MindsetThriving or Surviving: How do I turnaround a business? PART 3In Part 3 of this special podcast series, we talk about Principle 4 and Principle 5 on how to turnaround a business. So now that the strategy has been developed, we have identified what problems need to solved, and mobilised an accountable and responsible workforce….what’s next? Focus now needs to be directed towards reshaping and restructuring the organisation for success.In this special episode we talk about Principle 4: Governance Reorganisation. Decisions made about an organisation restructure ensures the long-term survival of the company. The successful reorganisation of people can reduce costs, open internal information flows and incre...
2021-03-0321 minThe Turnaround MindsetThriving or Surviving: How do I turnaround a business? PART 2In Part 2 of this special podcast series, we talk about Principle 2 and Principle 3 on how to turnaround a business. Nothing is more important in executing a successful turnaround than a deep understanding of the financial and operational performance data of the organisation. When businesses fall on hard times, companies need to take dramatic action to generate rapid improvement in performance or they run the likelihood of going out of business completely. To ensure the leadership team is equipped with the right information, we will delve into Principle 2: Improving Transparency. Transparency with your financial data immediately te...
2021-02-2417 minThe Turnaround MindsetThriving or Surviving: How do I turnaround a business? PART 1With the cessation of JobKeeper in March 2021, Australian businesses will need to be smarter, nimbler and more innovative than they have ever been to stand on their own two feet again. In response to the challenges facing businesses and business leaders, we have put together a very special 4-part podcast series dedicated to a single topic: Thriving or Failing: How do I turnaround a business? Over the course of the next 4 episodes, we will provide our listeners with a practical common-sense approach on how to tackle the big problems facing a business on the cusp of...
2021-02-1719 minThe Turnaround MindsetIs it family or career?Striking the right balance between family and career will differ depending on the circumstances facing the person, the family, their stage of life, their chosen career.As human beings adapt to life during this pandemic, has provided people with more options around working from home and working around family life. However, in an attempt to be both good at family and good at career, can sometimes mean doing an average job at both. Some will find it easy to justify the long hours at work because without the job the family will suffer financially. Others w...
2021-02-0326 minThe Turnaround MindsetHow do I keep my staff from leaving my business?Good employees are hard to find. They say that when you lose your best people, the first place to look is at management. When your top talent decides to leave your business, productivity reduces, morale suffers, and resentment sets in with the employer as the tasks of the exiting employee are loaded onto the remaining staff. In these unprecedented times, there is no new normal when it comes to work arrangements. With so much of our work day being conducted from home offices or through virtual meetings, there just isn’t as much physical contact for meetings or ca...
2021-02-0322 minThe Turnaround MindsetThe Devil Inside: How do I let go of my ego?Ego can either make or break your company. Ego is defined as a self generated identity of what we believe to be who and what we are. A strong ego centric nature is linked to our core identity as humans, and therefore we want to protect it at all costs. As a leader, an ego left unchecked can warp our perspective and values and corrupt our behaviour. As we advance up the corporate ladder, people are more likely to want to please us. As leaders we can fall into the habit of always wanting to be...
2021-02-0319 minThe Turnaround MindsetHow do I make myself more valuable?Today businesses are more acutely aware that to remain competitive they need to innovate and deliver services more efficiently. More positions are being outsourced, cut, or revamped, which makes it very difficult to believe that anybody's job is completely safe.However, in any organisation you will still find a group of people who are absolutely indispensable regardless of the environment, economy or market. What separates them from other employees, is the value or the perceived value that they add to a company. On today’s episode, we will talk about the concept of adding value as an emp...
2021-02-0318 minThe Turnaround MindsetIntroduction to the Turnaround MindsetIn 2021 society is still grappling with the economic aftermath of coronavirus and the wider ramifications of how we will conduct business going forward. In these unprecedented times, decisive and fearless leadership is critical to any business transformation.The Turnaround Mindset podcast was created to give people and companies the opportunity to have the difficult questions about their businesses and their careers answered as well as manage their own anxieties and fears more effectively. Each week your hosts behavioral economist and psychologist Phil Slade and successful business leader and accountant Adam Smith will unpack the tough an...
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