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The Emerging Leader PodcastEp. 9: Quitting Corporate to Buy a Manufacturing BusinessMaking the Jump: From Corporate Ladders to Owning a BusinessIn this episode of The Emerging Leader Podcast, I sit down with my life partner—and now business partner—Joe to share the biggest leap we’ve ever made: buying a business and moving to Queensland!We take you behind the scenes of our journey, from searching for the right business and facing rejection to overcoming financial and bureaucratic hurdles. We discuss the lessons we’ve learned, the challenges we didn’t see coming, and what it really takes to make the transition from corpo...
2025-03-021h 59The Emerging Leader PodcastEp. 8: Financial Fitness for Young Professionals with David CurrieMastering Your Finances: Insights and Strategies for Young Professionals with David CurrieIn this episode of the Emerging Leader Podcast, we explore how to improve your financial fitness the experienced financial advisor, David Currie. Tailoring his practice to young professionals, emerging leaders, and millennials, David shares practical and logical approaches to managing finances. Discover the right time to connect with a financial advisor and what you can DIY before you meet up with a financial advisor. We discuss essential topics including budgeting, goal setting, managing student debt, automating savings, leveraging family support, and the financial...
2024-10-301h 17The Emerging Leader PodcastEp. 7: Mastering Your Personal Brand with Dianne GlavašWelcome back to The Emerging Leader Podcast! In this inspiring episode, I chat with personal brand specialist Dianne Glavaš. Dianne shares her expertise on unlocking the full potential of your personal brand with practical, actionable advice. We explore the importance of authenticity, leveraging social media, and how introverts can use their unique strengths. Dianne emphasises the significance of gathering feedback, showcasing transferable skills, and crafting a compelling story. We also dive into the power of creating a strong vision and leveraging an alter-ego to make it easier to improve your personal brand. From quick wins to long-term strategies, this e...
2024-10-211h 03The Emerging Leader PodcastInsight 3: You Are Not Your Degree, Career, or Industry.In this week's quick insight episode, I dive into the critical topic of identity beyond degrees, careers, and industries. I emphasise that you are not defined by your educational background or job title, but rather your ability to leverage transferable skills, and pursue what makes you truly happy. I chat about avoiding the sunk cost fallacy and why time and money spent shouldn't hold you back from changing paths. 00:22 The Importance of Identity Beyond Your Degree00:39 Personal Struggles and Observations01:54 The Value of Transferable Skills02:37 Breaking Free from Sunk Cost Fallacy05:14 Embracing Continuous L...
2024-09-1213 minThe Emerging Leader PodcastEp. 6: How to Make Life Changing DecisionsIn episode six of the Emerging Leader Podcast, I share about the challenge of making life-changing decisions, and my personal decision-making framework. I highlight the importance of taking action, the inevitability of uncertainty, and the role of personal values in decision-making. Expect to hear how you can use the concept of regret minimisation, inspired by Jeff Bezos, and some practical advice on seeking counsel and avoiding inaction. 00:15 Life's Chaos and Unexpected Events01:24 Making Life-Changing Decisions02:36 Framework for Decision Making05:11 Clarifying and Evaluating Options08:04 Aligning Decisions with Values10:00 Opportunity Cost and Decision Making
2024-09-0927 minThe Emerging Leader PodcastEp. 5: The Non-Technical Skill That Transformed My CareerIn this episode of The Emerging Leader podcast, I discuss the number one non-technical skill that has drastically transformed my career: Radical Problem Solving. This skill, previously known as solution-based thinking, equips professionals from any field to address challenges effectively by zooming out, identifying ideal solutions, and working backward. I share a personal application of this from my tenure at Infrabuild, where I developed a revolutionary app for real-time data entry, which significantly impacted my career trajectory. I talk about how you can apply this in your career but, most importantly, doing the right thing even...
2024-08-1923 minThe Emerging Leader PodcastEp. 4: The Real Reason You Can't Stick To AnythingAre you struggling to stick to habits, do what you need to do to secure a promotion, or are generally not getting the outcomes you know you're capable of getting? I've been there. In episode 4 of The Emerging Leader Podcast, I explore the critical role of identity in achieving lasting change across various aspects of life, such as career, health, and finances. By shifting from "doing" to "being", you can learn to align their identity with their desired habits and goals. I discuss the concept of 'be, do, have,' as popularized by Jim Fortin and James...
2024-08-1126 minThe Emerging Leader PodcastInsight 2: 3 Books That Have Changed My LifeIn this insight episode of the Emerging Leader Podcast, I share three influential books that have had a significant impact on my life and career. The books discussed include 'The Four Agreements' by Don Miguel Ruiz, 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield, and '4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals' by Oliver Burkeman. These books are absolute classics and are ones I have read multiple times and get even more from with each read. These books cover key topics including integrity, not taking things personally, avoiding assumptions, combating resistance, and managing time effectively. 00:19 Introducing My 3 Life Changing B...
2024-08-0718 minThe Emerging Leader PodcastEp. 3: Coexisting with Fear to Achieve Your GoalsIn this episode of the Emerging Leader Podcast, I delve into the complex topic of fear—what it is, why we have it, and how we can coexist with it. Drawing from personal experiences and psychological insights, I explore the nature of fear and the concept of courage as its counterbalance. Topics include the inherent human trait of fear, the spotlight effect, and the classification of fears by psychologist Carl Albrecht. I talk about the importance of facing and accepting fear as an inevitable part of growth, and challenge you to have one hard conversation each week and...
2024-08-0423 min
The Emerging Leader PodcastInsight 1: The Region Beta ParadoxIn this first "Insight" episode, I dive into a fascinating concept I discovered on the Modern Wisdom Podcast: the Region Beta Paradox.This idea challenged me to examine my own life and identify areas where I was staying too comfortable instead of pushing myself to improve. It raises an important question: how can we generate more activation energy to make improvements now, rather than waiting for things to get worse and force a change?My goal with these short insight episodes is to tackle quick, impactful topics that are too brief for a full episode...
2024-07-3105 min
The Emerging Leader PodcastEp. 2: From $15 to the Australian DreamIn this first official episode of the Emerging Leader Podcast, I share my journey about moving from a small town in Canada to establishing my career in Australia. I answer the most commonly asked question of "why did you come to Australia?", and share about how I turned my last $15 into my first engineering role. This episode offers valuable lessons on taking responsibility for one's outcomes, building authentic relationships, and staying true to one's values. 01:14 Beers and a Visa02:17 All Eggs in One Basket09:08 My Last $1512:56 Fi...
2024-07-2831 min
The Emerging Leader PodcastEp. 1: The Resource I Wish I Had (Welcome to TELP!)Welcome to The Emerging Leader Podcast!In this quick trailer episode hear more from me about why I created the podcast, what you can expect from it, and why I believe leadership is especially important in the world today.This podcast has been in my personal backlog for far too long and I am excited to share it with you. As always, I would love your feedback and suggestions for future episodes. Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleylinkewich Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@as...
2024-07-2704 min