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Dig Deeper[Interview] Learning to Challenge | Francois BartonHow do you know if the way you're showing up as a leader is actually landing the way you mean it to?Francois Barton has spent years learning to host, not control. As chief executive of New Zealand's largest CEO group, his job isn't to have the answers, it's to set the table and get out of the way. In this conversation he talks candidly about the moment a partner pointed out the gap between his intention and his impact, why tenure can sharpen a leader or dull them, and the shift he's now navigating: from curating...
2026-09-0751 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] Don't Give Them Certainty. Give Them Agency.When everything around your team feels uncertain, what are you actually meant to give them? Not answers you don't have. Not confidence you can't hold onto forever.A few weeks back, working with a group of senior leaders from a New Zealand local government agency, I asked what they found hardest about leading through uncertainty. Almost every answer came back the same: it's hard to give people certainty. This episode is about why I don't think that's actually the job.I reckon most leaders default into one of two modes when things get shaky: heroing...
2026-08-1710 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] From Proving to Improving, Creating a Culture of Curiosity, and the Weight of the Cape | Monique DavidsonYou've probably heard the advice: back yourself, have confidence, don't let self-doubt hold you back. But what happens when confidence tips into needing to prove something? And what happens when you're the one everyone comes to for the answer, every single time?In this conversation, Monique Davidson traces her own shift from proving herself to improving herself, and what that's changed about how she leads. She talks about building a culture of curiosity, asking better questions instead of jumping in with answers, and about a metaphor she keeps returning to: the cape that leaders wear without realising...
2026-08-1046 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] Why “Focus on What You Can Control” Is Only Half the AdviceDo you ever act fast and call it decisive, only to find out later you were missing half the picture? Or maybe you can see exactly what's going wrong, but you're not the one who gets to change it?This episode explores why "focus on what you can control" is only half the story. Acting with agency but no awareness can set you up for exactly the mess you were trying to avoid. This episode walks through a simple two-by-two model, scrambling, sideline, stuck and solid, so you can spot which one you're operating from right now...
2026-08-0316 min
Dig Deeper[Compilation] The Courage to be Unfinished | Jodi Willocks, Sarah Manley, Nicola Nation, Rita Cincotta & Erin JudgeHow much of your energy goes into making sure everything looks perfect? Into being the leader who's got it handled, even on the days you really haven't?This episode pulls together five conversations from the Dig Deeper archive, each one built around the same discovery: the leaders who earn real trust aren't the ones with all the answers. They're the ones who let people see what they're still working out. You'll hear what it costs to admit that, and what changes once you do.Five guests, five very different stories. Jodi Willocks left a senior...
2026-07-2735 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] Are You the Circus Owner or the Ringleader?Do you know that feeling when you're the one everyone comes to, the one with the answers, the one holding it all together? It can feel like competence. It might actually be a bottleneck with your name on the label.In this solocast I share a moment from a coaching conversation with a leader who runs a big, messy part of the health system. She described her role as owning the circus, then caught herself and landed on something better: it's everybody's circus, and she's just the ringleader. I unpack why that distinction matters, why leaders who...
2026-07-2002 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] When Your Skill Problem Might Actually Be a Story Problem | Andrew HorsfieldWhat if the thing you're calling stuck is actually the moment your character is being revealed, not tested?Most of us treat the messy middle, that stretch between where we are and where we'd rather be, as something to survive rather than something to learn from. We chase the next skill, the next framework, the next fix, when the real block might be a story we've been telling ourselves for years without ever checking if it's still true.This episode is an invitation to slow down and look at that gap differently. My guest Andrew...
2026-07-1356 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] Fluency and FluidityYou've probably noticed that the way you lead in one room doesn't quite land in the next. The approach that makes you sharp in a crisis can fall flat in a quiet one-on-one. And most of the time you're not choosing your style at all. You're running the one that comes naturally.This solocast looks at two things that separate leaders who operate well at senior levels: fluency and fluidity.Fluency is your range across the organisation. The ability to move between functions, contexts and conversations without losing your footing. Fluidity is quieter. It's noticing...
2026-07-0606 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Naming Your Patterns, Befriending Fear, and Reclaiming Choice | Dr. Amy SilverHave you ever caught yourself fighting a habit, a reaction, a way of showing up that you've been trying to fix for years? There's something worth sitting with in that. What if the behaviour you want to change isn't actually broken? What if it's doing exactly what it was designed to do, but it’s now just well past the point where it's still useful?In this episode, Dr. Amy Silver and I explore the idea that the patterns we run, like people-pleasing, over-controlling, avoiding the hard conversation, aren't character flaws but protective strategies. They made sense at...
2026-06-2947 min
Uncomfortable Growth® UNCUTSeason 5, Episode 7: From People Pleaser to Courageous Leader: Digby Scott's JourneyIn the latest episode of Uncomfortable Growth® Uncut, host Rowena Millward sits down with leadership expert Digby Scott for a riveting conversation about the complexities of leadership, feedback, and personal growth. As a seasoned thought leader, Digby shares his insights onovercoming the challenges of people-pleasing and the importance of embracing courageous authenticity in our professional lives.
2026-06-2957 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] What Survives When People Leave?Right now, public sector organisations across New Zealand are losing people in numbers we haven't seen before. The redundancy figures get reported. The org chart gets updated. But what happens to the knowledge that walks out the door with them, the way someone could read a tricky stakeholder in three seconds, the history of why a system was built the way it was, the relationships that kept the wheels turning?In this solocast, Digby argues most leaders are treating workforce reduction as a numbers exercise when it's actually a capability exercise. Systems and technology can pick up...
2026-06-2205 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] From Imposter to Authentic, Owning Your Strengths, and Leading Lasting Impact | Erin JudgeHow much of your energy goes into being the version of yourself you think the room expects? For many senior leaders, that performance runs quietly in the background all day, and it is exhausting. You spend years climbing toward the room where the big decisions get made, only to arrive and quietly wonder whether the person doing the job is actually you.This episode explores what changes when you stop managing a persona and start leading from who you already are.My guest Erin Judge calls the hierarchy we all defer to the "fictional ladder,"...
2026-06-1545 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] Leadership as an Act of AttentionHow much of your day do you actually choose to give your attention to? Not just your time but your attention. Because there's a difference. And most leaders are managing the wrong thing.This episode cuts through the noise around productivity to explore what's really going on when leaders feel stretched thin and constantly reactive. The answer isn't a better calendar or a tighter to-do list. It's getting deliberate about where your focus actually lands and protecting it like it matters. Because it does.In this solocast, Digby explores the distinction between time, attention, and...
2026-06-0811 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] How to Measure What Matters, and the Gift of Legacy | Grant YongeHow much of what you measure actually tells you whether you're making a difference?Most senior leaders can point to a dashboard full of healthy-looking numbers. Attendance is up, participation is steady, the reports come back green. And underneath it all sits a question that's easy to avoid: is any of this the thing that actually matters? Grant Yonge took a job with that exact question built into the title.When Grant said yes to becoming Executive Director, Organisational Impact at the Y, his honest answer was that he didn't yet know what impact meant...
2026-06-0146 min
Ways to Change the Workplace with Prina Shah173. Legacy, Energy & Letting Go: What It Really Takes to Lead Meaningfully with Digby Scott and Prina ShahIn this cross-over episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace and Dig Deeper, Prina Shah sits down with leadership expert Digby Scott for a deeply reflective conversation on legacy, energy management, and what it truly means to lead with intention.Connect with Digby!What starts as a shared connection through a former mentor quickly evolves into a rich discussion on impact - not as something distant or end-of-career, but something we shape daily through our decisions, behaviours, and leadership.Together, Prina and Digby unpack the hidden drivers behind fulfilment at work...
2026-05-2943 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] What Will Outlast You?You know how most days go. There's the list to clear, the email that just landed, the conversation that has to happen by Friday. You sort it, and tomorrow you do it all again. Those things matter, and I'm not going to pretend they don't. But if a good day's work is only ever solving the problems of that day, I reckon you're missing a trick. Because your days become your weeks, become your years. When you look back over those years, what will you be able to say you contributed? And what do you want to be able...
2026-05-2506 min
Sacred Stories of the SpiritLeadership, Presence and the Art of Listening with Digby ScottHow leaders and facilitators can become more present, responsive and attentive in times of changeIn this episode, Jordan speaks with Digby Scott — leadership coach, facilitator, speaker, podcaster and author — about leadership, change and the practice of attendance.Together, they explore what it means to become truly attentive in conversations, facilitation and leadership spaces - particularly in times of uncertainty, complexity and rapid change.Digby shares his framework for the Four Ways of Listening:Personal ListeningRelational ListeningDirectional ListeningContextual ListeningThe conversation explores:noticing over predicting,presence over performanceemotional literacy and intu...
2026-05-2031 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] From Hero to Host, Letting Go, and Leading with Impact | A Dig Deeper CompilationThere's something seductive about being the leader who walks into the room with the answers. Leadership culture has spent decades rewarding exactly that: the person who steps up, takes charge, and makes things happen. What if that pattern, the very thing that got you here, is also quietly limiting how far your people can go? And what if the most significant move available to you right now isn't to lead more, but to lead differently?This episode explores the shift from hero to host. It's one of those ideas that sounds deceptively simple and turns out to...
2026-05-1831 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] Fear: Name It, Frame It, Tame ItHave you ever stood in front of a room with your heart thumping in your ears? Or walked away from a moment knowing you should have spoken up, and didn't?Fear runs more of our leadership than we like to admit. Powering through it works for a while, until it doesn't. Getting specific about what's actually going on underneath is where the real shift starts.In this solocast I share a three-part framework I've used for years to work with my own fear, especially before walking onto a stage: name it, frame it, tame it...
2026-05-1108 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Intergenerational Healing, Translation, and the Courage to Lead | Christian PennyWhat if the leadership model you've inherited is the very thing standing between your team and its potential? Most of us have experienced at least once what it feels like when a team is genuinely alive. When trust is in the room. When leadership moves around naturally, and people show up as their whole selves. And yet for most leaders, most of the time, the unspoken hope remains that the right person will arrive with the right answers and fix things. We race straight to task. We skip the human stuff. We declare a safe space and wonder why...
2026-05-0440 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] Put Down the MalletYou're across everything. The problems, the people, the pressure. And somehow, no matter how much you get through, there's always another thing popping up that needs your attention. Sound familiar?In this episode, Digby explores what it actually means to have a leadership identity and why most leaders are defining theirs by accident, one reactive moment at a time. Drawing on William James's observation that the ability to bring back a wandering attention is the very root of judgement and character, he makes the case that where you direct your focus is not a time management question...
2026-04-2706 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Making Work Meaningful, Letting Go of the Hero, and Legacy Now | Prina ShahYou've built the career. You've hit the milestones, earned the respect, ticked the boxes that once seemed so far away. And yet there's a quiet discomfort underneath it all. Something that's hard to name but hard to ignore. A sense that the achievements are real, and yet something at the heart of it is still missing. I wonder if that feeling is more common among successful leaders than any of us let on.What if the thing that's missing isn't another goal, a bigger title, or a smarter strategy, but a deeper sense of what your leadership...
2026-04-2039 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] How to Read the RoomHave you ever missed the moment? Something shifted in a conversation or a meeting, and by the time you noticed, you were already playing catch up. In a world that's systematically eroding our capacity for sustained attention, how do we stay genuinely tuned in when it matters most?This episode introduces a practical framework for sharpening your attention in the room. Drawing on the work of philosopher Simone Weil, who called attention the rarest form of generosity, Digby explores why treating attention as a deliberate leadership practice is one of the most powerful things you can do...
2026-04-1307 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] How to Name the Hard Thing, Honesty as Craft, and Belonging | Emma GibbensWhat if the friction in your team isn't a strategy problem? What if it isn't a structure problem either? What if it's a conversation you've been avoiding, a truth no one has been willing to name, or simply the widening gap between what gets said in the meeting room and what gets said in the corridor afterwards?Most leaders invest enormous energy into policy, process, and planning, trusting that the culture will follow. But culture isn't built in documents. It's built in the thousands of conversations happening, or not happening, every single day.Emma Gibbens...
2026-04-0653 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] Being a Student of HumanityHow many leadership books have you read this year? Now here's the harder question: how many hours have you spent genuinely studying the people you lead?For most leaders, there's a significant gap between those two answers. And that gap, more than almost anything else, explains leadership failure. The best leaders don't just consume content about leadership. They become students of humanity, curious, patient, and unrelenting in their effort to understand what makes people tick.In this episode, you'll discover why reading the room matters more than reading the latest leadership title, how Harvard researcher...
2026-03-3008 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Rethinking Value, The Courage to Be Unfinished, and Human First Leadership | Rita CincottaHave you ever stopped to consider that the image you project as a capable, in-control leader might actually be the very thing keeping your people from truly connecting with you? There's a particular kind of isolation that comes with always having it together. And if you're honest with yourself, I wonder how much energy it costs you to maintain that facade and what it might be costing the people around you too.What if the shift that changes everything in your leadership isn't about acquiring more knowledge or developing another competency, but about letting go of the...
2026-03-2340 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] The Human Stuff: Attention, Connection, and What It Means to Make People Feel SeenHave you ever left an interaction at work feeling genuinely seen? And when did you last create that feeling for someone else?Most leaders focus on strategy, capability, and performance. But the ones who build real loyalty, the ones whose people genuinely want to show up for, tend to share something far simpler: they pay attention to the human stuff. The greeting. The name. That moment of genuine connection in an otherwise ordinary day.This episode starts with a story from an ordinary morning in a coffee shop that stopped me in my tracks. It's...
2026-03-1603 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] The Gift of Friction, and Telling Organisational Truth | Melissa Clark-ReynoldsWhat if the strategies gathering dust in your organisation aren't the problem, but rather the shadow strategies everyone's actually following? You know the ones. The unspoken "work harder, work longer, make more money" approach that contradicts your official commitment to innovation and people-centred leadership. That tension between what you say you're doing and what's actually happening costs more than productivity. It costs truth. And when organisations can't tell themselves the truth about what's really going on, they plateau in ways that feel both frustrating and invisible.This conversation explores a different way forward, one that...
2026-03-0950 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] Why Your Network Isn't Working for You (And What to Do About It)Do you have a network? Of course you do. But is it the one you actually need? For most leaders, the honest answer is probably not — and it's not because you don't care about relationships. It's because you've never thought about them quite this way.In this episode, I explore why the word "networking" can feel a bit icky, and why that reaction might be costing you the impact you're trying to create. I share a simple but powerful framework for thinking about the nine distinct roles people can play in your network, and why having a ba...
2026-03-0206 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Holding Space, Attention, and True Presence | Dr. Chris McKeownWhat if the moment you're told you've lost your job isn't the time to narrow your focus, but to widen it? When everything in you is screaming to grab control, shore up certainty, and solve the problem immediately, what would it take to do the opposite? To put down your phone, pick up your camera, and walk into the unfamiliar streets of a city that feels both beautiful and unsafe?This conversation with Dr. Chris McKeown invites us into a different way of understanding leadership under pressure. Chris is both a photographer and an energy consultant—a co...
2026-02-2345 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] Five Ways to Mentor OthersWhen Mike House said "mentoring is any interaction that has the possibility of a disproportionate long lasting impact," something shifted for me. Not a formal programme. Not a monthly calendar booking. Just any moment where you notice something worth naming and find the courage to say it.Yet we've made mentoring too formal, too time-intensive, and frankly, too heavy. We think it requires being the guru with all the answers, which means we miss the moments that actually matter.This episode introduces five practical roles that any leader at any level can play to create...
2026-02-1619 min
The Future of Leadership411: The Quiet Crisis Facing Today's Leaders with Digby ScottLeadership thinker and author Digby Scott joins Zoë Routh for a deep, reflective conversation on leadership transitions, success, and what it truly means to matter. As leaders move into later stages of their careers, familiar formulas begin to lose their power. Hustle becomes exhausting. Achievement feels hollow. The question shifts from What more can I do? to How do I contribute differently now? Drawing on decades of leadership experience, Digby explores the shift from ego to eco, from hero leadership to host leadership, and from achievement to contentment. Together, Zoë and Digby unpack how mature le...
2026-02-1657 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Chasing Certainty, Guerrilla Mindfulness, and Teachable Moments | Mike HouseWhat if chasing certainty is actually making you less certain? Most leaders look outward for stability when everything's shifting, but that external focus keeps them perpetually off-balance. When the environment refuses to cooperate with our need for predictability, where do we turn?This conversation explores a different kind of certainty: the kind that lives inside your team's clarity about who they are, not just what they do. Mike House brings an unexpected lens to leadership development, drawing from 20 years as a survival instructor watching people navigate genuine uncertainty in the outback. He's discovered that the same principles...
2026-02-0954 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] When a Prime Minister Shows Us What Real Leadership Looks LikeWhen Mark Carney stood up at Davos in January 2026, he didn't just make a speech. He named what everyone was thinking but too afraid to say out loud. And the way he structured his message holds a powerful lesson for any of us leading people through uncertain times.This episode unpacks a deceptively simple framework that cuts through all the noise about what leadership actually requires: See, Imagine, Do. Three practices that effective leaders cycle through again and again, whether they're giving a speech to world leaders or having a coaching conversation with a team member.
2026-02-0208 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Moving Beyond Nice, The Art of Mattering, and Creating Cultures of Accountability | Claire GrayHave you ever sat in a meeting where everyone nods in agreement, yet you leave sensing something wasn't said? That silence might be your team's biggest liability. The teams that feel most harmonious, most polite, most nice are often the ones moving slowest, innovating least, and leaving the most impact on the table.In this conversation, we're exploring a counterintuitive truth about high-performing teams: psychological safety isn't about everyone being nice to each other. It's about creating the conditions where people feel brave enough to disagree, curious enough to question, and safe enough to say "I made...
2026-01-2649 min
Thriving Leaders PodcastLeading Lasting Impact with Digby ScottEver feel like the pace of leadership is pulling you in a hundred directions, leaving no space to reflect or recharge? You're not alone. In this episode, I explore what it truly means to lead with presence, impact, and a sustainable rhythm that fuels both your purpose and your wellbeing—with the thoughtful and wise Digby Scott. Digby is a leadership coach, speaker, author, and host of the Dig Deeper Podcast. Known for his ability to create high-trust, deep-learning environments, he’s worked across sectors and continents, guiding leaders to grow with clarity, courage, and integrity. He’s also...
2026-01-1952 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Creative Practice, The Power of Quiet Influence, and Impact Beyond Ego | David MurdochWhat if the most lasting leadership isn't about the monuments you build but about the quiet spaces you create for others to thrive? Many senior leaders wrestle with this tension: how do we create impact that endures beyond our tenure without becoming the very "founder effect" that stifles the organisation's future? We know intellectually that leadership is about developing others, yet our systems still reward personal visibility over collective growth, heroic intervention over sustainable culture.This conversation with Professor David Murdoch offers a different lens. We explore what happens when leadership becomes less about being essential and...
2026-01-1256 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] Leading Lasting Impact, Systems Thinking, and Living Deliberately | Digby ScottWhat if the most important measure of your leadership isn't what you achieve while you're in the role, but what continues after you've moved on? It's a question most senior leaders avoid because the answer is often uncomfortable. You've built the strategy, delivered the results, transformed the culture. But if you left tomorrow, how much of it would actually last?In this special Year in Review episode, Digby reflects on five interconnected themes that emerged from a year of deep conversations with remarkable leaders, change-makers, and systems thinkers. These aren't isolated insights, they're facets of the same...
2025-12-2952 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Listening Beyond Words, and Choosing What to Say No To | Oscar TrimboliHow much of what matters most are you missing while you're listening? Not the words themselves (you're good at capturing those) but what's underneath them, between them, beyond them.Here's the uncomfortable truth: most of us believe we're better listeners than we actually are. We're busy preparing our response, managing the future, or distracted by the ping of the next urgent thing. Meanwhile, the people in front of us (the ones we're meant to be leading) are telling us everything we need to know. If only we knew how to truly hear it.In this...
2025-12-1547 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] From Proving Yourself to Backing YourselfAre you the bottleneck in your organisation? What if your greatest leadership contribution isn't solving every problem, but creating the conditions where others can thrive without you?I've been reflecting on a pattern I keep seeing in leaders—this constant pressure to prove our worth by being indispensable. Yet the organisations that truly transform are the ones where leadership doesn't depend on any single person staying in the room. This episode explores a fundamental shift: moving from proving yourself to backing yourself, and what that means for creating lasting impact.Drawing on insights from my co...
2025-12-0810 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Authentic Storytelling and Creating Lasting Impact in an AI World | Gabrielle DolanWhat if the stories we're not telling are the very ones that could shape our organisations long after we're gone? In a world flooded with AI-generated content that sounds increasingly the same, I wonder what happens to the distinctly human act of storytelling. And here's the deeper question: are we waiting too long to make the changes that matter most?This conversation explores the enduring power of authentic human stories in an age of artificial intelligence, the gift of presence in our distracted leadership, and what becomes possible when we stop gradually planning and simply flip the...
2025-12-0146 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] How to Lead from the Edge of ThingsWhat if the most dynamic leadership doesn't happen in the stable center or the chaotic unknown, but right at the edge between them? And what if trying to control everything is actually keeping you from discovering what's possible?In this solo episode, I explore leadership through the lens of the coast — that fascinating space where land meets sea. The intertidal zone, where stability and change collide, offers a powerful metaphor for the kind of leadership our complex world demands. I'll share why embracing the tension between control and adaptability isn't just necessary — it's where the most vital lead...
2025-11-2411 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Building Great Teams, Shifting from "My" to "Our", and the Power of Being Good Humans | Colin EllisWhat if the very language you use—from "my target" to "our target," from "my client" to "our client"—is either building or breaking the culture you're trying to create? And what if being constantly busy is actually preventing the very work that matters most?In this conversation, I'm catching up with my mate Colin Ellis in a traditional English pub in Winchester. Colin's a five-time best-selling author and a super practical culture consultant who's spent decades helping organisations around the world rid themselves of what he calls toxic cultures. We're exploring the tension between delivering results and...
2025-11-1748 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] Three Leadership Distinctions That Matter: Curiosity vs. Inquisitiveness, Knowledge vs. Wisdom, and Heroing vs. HostingWhat if the gap between being curious and creating real change is just one small action?And what if the leadership move you've relied on your whole career is actually limiting your impact?This short episode cuts through the noise to explore three powerful distinctions that can transform how you lead. These aren't abstract theories. They're practical frameworks that help you navigate the messy, complex situations leaders face every day.You'll discover:Why curiosity by itself isn't enough, and the one action that turns wondering into wisdomThe crucial difference between knowing what...
2025-11-1002 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Freeing Up Your Future, Redefining Success, and the Courage to Begin Again | Rachel ParisWhat if the pinnacle of success you've been climbing towards is actually a trap? When you finally make partner, win the promotion, or achieve the milestone you've been chasing for years, what happens when you discover it's not the answer? When the very achievement that was supposed to bring freedom instead leaves you feeling like a rat in a mill, just surviving from one deadline to the next?This conversation explores what happens when we pause long enough to ask whether the life we're living is actually the life we want. Rachel Paris shares her journey from...
2025-11-0347 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] The Four Questions That Transform Leadership Conversations: What, What Is, What If, and What NowWhat if the quality of your leadership came down to the quality of your questions?And what if shifting just one word in how you frame a question could completely change the direction of a conversation?Most leaders ask questions to get answers. But the real power lies in asking questions that unlock thinking, creativity, and action in others.This episode introduces a practical framework for asking better questions – four simple categories that can transform how you lead meetings, drive strategy, and navigate complexity. Whether you're facilitating a team discussion, making a tough de...
2025-10-2713 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] How to Build Solutions and Cultures That Last | James McCullochWhat if the secret to lasting leadership impact isn't about building your legacy, but about accepting that you're just passing through? And what if the shift from trying to prove yourself to truly backing yourself changes everything about how you show up as a leader?This episode explores how moving from a hero mindset to a host mindset creates lasting change, and why focusing on embedded impact rather than personal legacy might be the most powerful leadership practice of all. We dive into the confidence that comes with experience, the urgency that emerges from accepting impermanence, and...
2025-10-2051 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] Christmas Won’t Fix ItWhat if the Christmas break you're desperately counting down to won't actually fix what's broken?And what if the way we're running our years (like we run our cars, pushing hard until we desperately need a service) is the very thing keeping us stuck in this exhausting cycle?In this solocast episode, I explore why most of us are caught in an infinite loop: work hard, get exhausted, take a break, repeat. We've all navigated some gnarly challenges this year, and it's tempting to think a few weeks off will sort everything out. But here's...
2025-10-1306 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Creating Connection in a Disconnected World, and Space Between the Logs | Jenny BrownWhat if the most powerful thing you could do as a leader isn't delivering results or driving change—but simply seeing and hearing the people around you?Today I'm joined by Jenny Brown. Jenny grew up in apartheid South Africa, classified as a ‘coloured’ person, where she learned what it means to navigate between worlds—not quite belonging fully anywhere, but developing an extraordinary ability to see and be in the spaces between.She’s got this superpower to read what's really happening in a room - not just what's being said, but what's being felt, what...
2025-10-0656 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] How to Create Your Life By DesignWhat if the life you're living by default could become the life you're crafting by design?And what if the difference between drifting and deliberately creating your future comes down to one intentional weekend with the person who matters most?In this solocast, I share what happened when my partner Gillian and I carved out a weekend to create our 'Life by Design' plan. It wasn't about rigid blueprints or perfect forecasts. It was about getting intentional with what we want to create together, and how we might navigate the messiness of making it happen.
2025-09-2909 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Questioning Everything, Living Intentionally, and Why Singing in Meetings Changes Everything | Jordan Harcourt-HughesWhat if words aren't enough to truly connect with others?And what if there's an entire dimension of communication we're missing, one that could transform how we lead, how we listen, and how we create trust in our teams?Today I'm joined by Jordan Harcourt-Hughes, an abstract painter, writer, and communications specialist who's spent fifteen years leading creative teams across the Asia-Pacific. Jordan's journey began with what she calls her "early midlife crisis" at nineteen. A pivotal moment when she realised that traditional language wasn't the complete picture for human connection.We explore...
2025-09-2249 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] When Leadership Feels Like Swimming UpstreamFeeling burnt out and overwhelmed by constant change? You're not alone, and more importantly, you're not broken. In this thought-provoking episode, Digby explores the paradox at the heart of modern leadership challenges: how the problems we face are both completely beyond our control and entirely within it.Drawing on Viktor Frankl's timeless wisdom about choosing our attitude in any circumstance, Digby unpacks why structural forces often feel insurmountable and how brilliant leaders get trapped thinking they just need to push harder. Through the powerful metaphor of swimming against a fast-flowing river, he reveals the hidden choices available...
2025-09-1506 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Stepping Into Visibility, Reading the Room, and Why Leadership Isn't About Being Perfect | Cam FinkWhat if the very thing that makes you uncomfortable about being seen is exactly what's holding you back as a leader?Today I'm walking by the ocean and sitting in a Wellington playground with Cam Fink, a videographer who's spent years on the other side of the lens, observing what happens when leaders step into visibility.We explore why being comfortable on camera isn't really about cameras at all – it's about your willingness to be authentically seen. Cam shares what he's learned about energy, presence, and human connection from filming thousands of people, and why th...
2025-09-0850 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] How Are You Creating Lasting Impact?What if the constant firefighting and crisis management that fills our days is actually stealing our chance to create something truly meaningful? And what if the most important work we can do isn't about solving the next problem, but about building something that lasts well beyond our time here?This episode explores how we can shift from reactive mode to creating lasting impact. Drawing from fresh insights gathered during 10 weeks of travel across five countries, Digby shares three powerful examples of enduring legacy: 3,500-year-old Bronze Age buildings in Sardinia that still stand strong, Royal Designers...
2025-09-0106 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Choosing Kind Over Nice, Disagreeing Well, and the Art of Courageous Connection | Georgia MurchWhat if the conversations we're avoiding at work are exactly the ones that could transform everything?And what if there's a crucial difference between being nice to people and being truly kind to them – one that could revolutionise how you lead?Today I'm joined by Georgia Murch, founder of Can We Talk and someone who's spent over 25 years mastering what she calls "the dance" of building better cultures. Georgia's take is that most of us have lost the art of disagreeing well, and she's got some fascinating insights about why we're so conflict-avoidant – and...
2025-08-2547 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] What’s Your Commitment to Yourself?What if the clarity you're seeking isn't about having all the answers, but about cultivating deep conviction in what matters most to you?And what if the wobbly feeling you have when charting your own course isn't a sign you're on the wrong path, but evidence you're choosing authenticity over easy?In this solo episode, I reflect on a conversation that sparked some deep thinking about conviction and direction. Someone who knew me 25 years ago remembered my clarity of purpose during a time when I was actually feeling quite wobbly and uncertain. It got me...
2025-08-1803 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Escaping the ‘Answer Trap’, and Why Slowing Down Speeds You UpDo you know that feeling when you're asked a question, you’re under pressure, so you reach for the nearest answer?Or when you're in a meeting and someone says "let's not overcomplicate this" or "we just need to make a decision" and something inside you knows you're moving too fast, but the momentum carries you forward anyway?This episode explores what Kate Christiansen calls "the Answer Trap," that invisible current pulling us toward quick closure when what we actually need is better thinking. Kate shares how our brains, when faced with disruption an...
2025-08-1152 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] Everyone's Viewpoints Make Sense to Them: Why Listening Beats Arguing Every TimeEver found yourself in a conversation where someone's perspective seems completely wrong to you? Where your first instinct is to correct them, challenge them, or prove your point? What if that instinct is actually blocking you from real connection and genuine influence?This solocast explores a powerful encounter on a flight that challenged everything about how we engage with differing viewpoints. You'll discover why everyone's perspectives make perfect sense to them, even when they seem completely at odds with your own beliefs. Understanding this changes everything about your ability to connect and lead.Through a...
2025-08-0403 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Letting Others Shape the Vision, Curiosity Over Certainty, and Why Leadership Isn't About You | Andrew LittleWhat if the most courageous leadership decision you ever make isn't about charging forward, but about stepping aside? And what if the key to authentic influence isn't having all the answers, but mastering the paradox of deep confidence paired with genuine curiosity?This episode explores the delicate balance between ego and humility that defines transformational leadership. We dive deep into how brutal self-honesty can become your greatest strength, why emotional intelligence is no longer optional for leaders, and how creating space for others to contribute might be the missing piece in your leadership approach.
2025-07-2839 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] Meeting ‘Em Where They're At: Connection Before ContentHave you ever found yourself speaking at cross purposes with someone, searching for that elusive connection point that might unlock meaningful progress?What if the most powerful leadership practice isn't about getting straight to business, but about genuinely meeting people where they're at first?In this solocast episode, I share a story from Papua New Guinea that changed how I think about building trust and connection. When a head of HR literally threw my 360-degree feedback report in the bin, I had a choice: push harder or find another way in.What happened...
2025-07-2105 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Claiming Your Space, Breaking Free from ‘Should’ Stories, and the Courage to Be You | Nicola NationWhat if the very thing you think makes you qualified to lead is actually limiting your impact? And what if the version of leadership you've been trying to perfect isn't even yours to begin with?This episode explores how authentic leadership begins with claiming your own space to be you, rather than becoming a caricature of someone else's approach. We discover why recognising your agency isn't about gaining permission from others, but about remembering the power you already possess and learning to wield it with intention.Nicola Nation is the former CEO of the Ākina F...
2025-07-1450 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] Keep Showing Up: How Consistency Creates Connection and Opens OpportunitiesWhat if the secret to finding your place in any new situation isn't about making a big first impression, but about the quiet power of simply showing up, again and again? And what if the discomfort you feel when you're the outsider is actually the gateway to genuine connection?This solocast explores the profound simplicity of consistency – how regular presence creates familiarity, familiarity builds trust, and trust opens doors you didn't even know existed. Through personal stories from a new neighbourhood café and a windsurfing beach in New Zealand, you'll discover why being a reliable presence comes bef...
2025-07-0704 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Breaking Out of ‘Answer Mode’, Building Collective Wisdom, and the Village That Raises Leaders | Kirsten PattersonWhat if the question isn't "Where are all the leaders?" but "Where are all the responsible adults?"Today I'm joined by Kirsten Patterson, better known as KP, CEO of the Institute of Directors New Zealand and chair of the Global Network of Directors Institutes.She had an auspicious start by getting suspended from school at five for challenging the system. Yet she went on to become one of New Zealand's most respected governance leaders. In 2025 she was awarded the New Zealand Royal Honour, Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to...
2025-06-3047 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] What If Resistance Is a Signal, Not a Problem?What if resistance isn't something to overcome, but something to work with? And what if that uncomfortable tension you feel when facing change is pointing you toward something valuable on the other side?This solocast dives into the emotional messiness of change through the lens of a recent house move. It’s one of life's most stressful transitions. You'll discover how loss aversion creates natural tension between holding onto what we treasure and stepping into the unknown, and why this tension is is feature, not a bug, in the system..Through honest reflections on leaving my...
2025-06-2305 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] The Man Behind the Microphone, Unhurried Productivity, and the Power of ‘I-Matter’ Conversations | Digby ScottWhat if your perception of "unhurried productivity" isn't about someone constantly on holiday, but rather a deliberate approach to crafting a life aligned with your values?And what if the most powerful leadership practice isn't about getting things done faster, but creating genuine I-matter conversations where people truly feel seen and heard?That's what emerges in this special episode of Dig Deeper, where the tables are turned as I step into the guest chair of my own podcast. My friend Antonia Milkop takes the host role, guiding a conversation that explores the person behind the...
2025-06-1647 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] How to Bring Both Your Head and Heart to LeadershipEver found yourself so focused on getting things done that you've completely disconnected from what you're feeling? And noticed how that numbness starts seeping into your relationships, your team dynamics, and your ability to truly lead?This episode explores the critical balance between head and heart in leadership – and why operating from just one without the other is limiting your impact. You'll discover how emotional disconnection during high-pressure periods can undermine everything you're trying to achieve, and more importantly, how to reconnect in ways that enhance both your effectiveness and your humanity.In this solo ep...
2025-06-0904 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Embracing Confusion, The Power of Idealism, and Cultivating a Well-Lived Life | Jennifer Garvey-BergerDo you find yourself constantly seeking clarity and certainty, even when faced with complex challenges that don't have simple answers? What if that very pursuit of certainty – that comfortable feeling we all chase – is actually blocking your growth, your learning, and your ability to create something new?This episode explores the counterintuitive idea that confusion isn't something to avoid, but rather something to value as a gateway to deeper learning. What's possible when we release our grip on needing to know and instead embrace the generative space of uncertainty? Together we consider how the most meaningful growth ofte...
2025-06-0252 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] When Stepping Away Creates More Impact Than Stepping InWhat if the most powerful thing you could do as a leader isn't to step in and save the day, but to step back and create space for others to shine? And what if your obsession with being the hero is actually preventing your team from reaching their potential?This episode looks at one of the most challenging transitions in leadership: moving from hero to host. You'll discover why the traditional heroic model of leadership, where you're the one with all the answers, solving every problem, is unsustainable and ultimately limits both your impact and your team's...
2025-05-2607 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Embracing Vulnerability, Navigating Rock Bottom, and Leading with Purpose | Sarah ManleyHave you ever found yourself caught in an endless cycle of meetings and tasks, wondering if your leadership is truly making a difference? What if the most powerful leadership tool isn't your strategic plan or your team's expertise, but your ability to recognise and act on the second chances life gives you?This episode explores how our personal challenges can become a driving force and focusing tool for positive change and authentic leadership. Sarah Manley's journey reveals the quiet power of listening to your gut, sitting with uncertainty, and moving beyond the "hero...
2025-05-1954 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] How Leadership Teams EvolveHave you ever wondered what it takes to shift an entire leadership team's mindset and approach in today's fast-changing environment?This week, I share a case study from a recent 12-month engagement with a senior leadership team. It’s a story about moving from technical perfection to purposeful experimentation, and from control to empowerment.You'll discover the four essential ingredients that make lasting leadership change possible: How to create the right amount of heat for transformationThe support systems that sustain progressWhy deliberate experimentation beats perfectionismHow connecting change to a bigger purpose keeps momentum alive.
2025-05-1211 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Why Creating Space Matters More Than Efficiency | Simon Dowling on Intentional LeadershipWhat if leadership isn't about having all the answers, but about creating the right space for people to thrive? And what if the outcomes from meetings weren’t just about being efficiency and effectiveness, but also about being engaging and expansive?Simon Dowling brings a fascinating blend of legal precision and improvisational creativity to his work with leaders. We explore how the most impactful leaders intentionally shape the emotional quality of the environments they create – not just to get things done efficiently, but to generate genuine energy and connection. And we get...
2025-05-051h 03
Dig Deeper[Interview] Choosing Not Reacting, The Power of Slow Thinking, and Life Beyond the Zeitgeist | Derek SiversAre you trapped in a life you didn't consciously choose? Do you find yourself constantly reacting to demands rather than intentionally responding? Are you seeking a more deliberate way to live and lead that creates impact without burning you out?In this episode, Derek Sivers shares counterintuitive wisdom about breaking free from unconscious patterns, embracing slow thinking in a reactive world, and designing a life that truly reflects your choices rather than obligations.We discuss:The power of conscious choice: Derek reveals how recognising the difference between "have to" and "choose to"...
2025-04-2155 min
Dig Deeper[Solocast] How to Take A Career Break and Return Stronger: An In-Depth GuideHave you ever wanted to take a career break? Maybe you’ve taken one and want to get inspiration for the next one? Perhaps you’re curious about how you can make them a part of your organisation’s talent strategy?Career breaks done well can provide massive benefits for your professional and personal life. This conversation gives you both ideas for the inspiration and implementation of your own career break, as well as ideas for how they can benefit organisations looking to retain and develop their talent.This episode is a conversation between three collea...
2025-04-071h 22
Dig Deeper[Interview] The Value of Mentorship, Embracing Nuance, and Finding Your Red Thread | Hazel MaclaurinHave you ever felt caught between competing identities in your professional life? Perhaps you've built a career on expertise and achievement in one domain, only to find yourself navigating an entirely new landscape that fundamentally changes how you're perceived.Today's conversation explores the importance of evolving your identity as your context changes, and how as we get older, we can get more nuanced in how we relate to the complexity that change brings. Hazel Maclaurin shares her multifaceted journey as a musician, poet, digital marketing leader, and strategic HR content expert. She discusses the profound...
2025-03-2459 min
Anomalous PodcastExposing UFO Disclosure with Scott Roder | The conversation "they" don't want us to haveupport Digby on Patreonwww.patreon.com/DigbyFurneauxToday on Anomalous Daily, Digby sits down with renowned crime scene investigator Scott Roder, famous for his work on the Oscar Pistorius case and the alleged Vegas alien incident. Recently, Scott spoke on the "Through a Glass Darkly" podcast, where he discussed the mysterious egg-shaped UFO featured in NewsNation’s interview with Jake Barber.Scott initially made bold claims about quantum photography and insider whistleblowers bringing forward new evidence. But now, he’s had a change of heart—realizing that the information he was given may have been a psyop.In this episode, we ask...
2025-03-171h 16
Dig Deeper[Interview] Natural Systems, Nervous Systems, and Navigating Change | Adam CooperDo you know that feeling when you're in a meeting or delivering a speech and you're caught up in thinking about what you want to say next? Then you completely miss the moment when something happens? And you're scrambling to catch up?This episode hones in on how we can stay more present to what's going on and then respond in the moment to what's happening so we can engage people more effectively and better navigate messy, complex situations.You’ll learn:How diving into the unknown fosters creativity and connectionWhy pre-meeting interactions shape th...
2025-03-101h 00
Dig Deeper[Interview] Breaking Out of Boxes, Constructive Challenge, and the Gift of Heritage | CO2 Rob Pa'oHow willing are you to let your ideas be destroyed? That's a scary concept for many people because we can equate good ideas with being worthy. But what if your worth comes from being a learner and not perfect?In this messy and complex world where the old structures and systems of society and work are found wanting, we need to evolve and adopt new ideas fast. If you want to level up how you lead change, innovation, and learning, this episode will teach you: How to create an environment...
2025-02-2454 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Systems Thinking, The Power of Imagination, and Generational Wisdom | Dr. Richard HodgeAre you trying to make lasting change happen, but you feel like you’re banging your head against a wall of short-term dramas and siloed thinking?This episode will help you to rise above the fray and hone in on how to be valuable, stay relevant, and play the longer game. Dr. Richard Hodge is one of Australasia’s preeminent thought-leaders in systems thinking. He’s been in the workforce since 1970, with wide experience in science, engineering, public sector policy and the corporate world. Richard was one of the founding fathers of a major strategy busine...
2025-02-101h 01
Dig Deeper[Interview] The Power of Purpose, Rethinking HR, and Making Work Better for Everyone | Gillian BrookesDo you feel like work is taking over your life, leaving little room for fulfillment? Are you struggling to make your work align with your values or wondering how to create more balance and purpose in your career?In this episode, we explore how to bring more meaning into your work by aligning it with your values and learning how to lead with purpose. You'll hear how restructuring your approach to work can help you avoid burnout, create healthier boundaries, and make a lasting impact without sacrificing your well-being.Gillian Brookes is an HR professional...
2025-01-271h 01
Dig Deeper[Interview] Embracing a Squiggly Career, Trusting Your Gut, and Leading with Vulnerability | Jodi WillocksHave you ever felt uncertain about your career path or questioned whether your empathetic leadership style is a strength or a weakness? Or maybe you’ve wondered if it’s okay to embrace a non-linear, “squiggly” career while still finding success and fulfillment.In this episode, we dive deep into the power of following your gut, embracing a career that doesn’t follow the traditional path, and leading with vulnerability and empathy. If you’ve ever worried about being ‘too nice’ as a leader, or if you’re facing burnout and wondering how to recharge, this...
2025-01-131h 03
Dig Deeper[Solocast] End of Year Reflections: Embracing Discomfort, From Hero to Host Leadership, Creating Space for Reflection, and the Let Go | Digby ScottIn this final episode of Dig Deeper for 2024, I’m reflecting on the key themes I’ve explored in the podcast and my blogs throughout the year. I'll cover four themes:the importance of discomfort for growththe shift from a hero to a host mindset in leadershipthe necessity of creating space for reflection the power of letting go of control. Each theme has insights from previous podcast guests and excerpts from my writing, and some questions for you to take away and reflect on.Links:Fire, by Judy Brown: https://www.judysorumbrown.com...
2024-12-3020 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] How to Challenge and Change the Rules that Limit Us, Question Our Perspectives, and Think Outside the Box | Suzanne RosaDo you ever feel hamstrung by the rules you’re bound by? The have-to’s and should’s and the ‘don’t-do-that’s’ that govern your work practices and broader life? Do you ever wonder what things would be like if you could change the rules of the game?Rules are invented. They're made up. Which means they can be uninvented, or reinvented. Today’s conversation with behaviouralist and facilitator Suzanne Rosa explores the importance of identifying, challenging, and changing the rules to serve the purpose we’re here for.After listening, you’ll have a fresh way of think...
2024-12-161h 01
Dig Deeper[Interview] When Leaders Are Human: Navigating Complexity with Integrity | Sir Ashley BloomfieldLeadership is a journey of constant tension – between expectation and authenticity, between comfort and courage, between being liked and being effective. What if you could transform those tensions into your greatest source of strength?Join me for an extraordinary conversation with Sir Ashley Bloomfield, a leader who navigated one of the most challenging leadership landscapes in recent history. During New Zealand's COVID-19 response, he became the face of national resilience, embodying leadership under unprecedented pressure.In this personal and candid episode, Sir Ashley pulls back the curtain on the raw, unfiltered realities of leadership. We'll ex...
2024-12-021h 09
Dig Deeper[Interview] How to Create Space When You’re Under Pressure, Balancing Delivery and Discovery, and Staying True to YourselfDo you ever feel the need to be the leader with all the answers? Do you feel the relentless pressure to bow to the barrage of deliverables that are in front of you every day?Do you wish you could just get some space?There’s got to be a better way, right?This episode is gold if you’re looking for a better way to sustain your own and your people’s performance and growth.James Miller is an executive coach and host of a rural accommodation business. What’s...
2024-11-181h 01
Dig Deeper[Interview] The Value of Taking Deliberate Career Breaks, Crafting a Well-Lived Life, and Defining Your Path | Katie HairHave you ever wished you could take a career break? If you’re finding yourself at a career crossroads, or you’re simply seeking more fulfillment and satisfaction from your work, this episode is for you. You’ll see what can be made possible when you get deliberate about creating spaces between the chapters of your career, and learn how to structure ‘time out’ to make the most of your breaks and set a meaningful direction for a well-lived life.Katie Hair is a career coach, consultant, and facilitator intent on aligning her career with the life s...
2024-11-1153 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] The Power of Being Unhurried, What Happens When You Dial Up Curiosity, and What Leadership is Really About: Andrew MaffettWhat happens when you slow down?If you feel like life is a relentless treadmill, this episode offers an alternative. You’ll get fresh perspectives about what can happen when you unhook from relentless busyness, and an invitation to explore what really matters when it comes to leading yourself and others.Andrew Maffett is a lifelong adventurer and learner. He recently retired from a successful business life and now lives on his yacht with his wife Donna sailing around South East Asia. From the perspective of someone who has been a driven business leader, Andrew of...
2024-10-301h 17
Dig Deeper[Interview] Avoid the Mundane, Quieten your Cleverness, and Practice Hosting as a Potent Form of Leadership | D.K.How effectively can you bring out the best in a group of people? We can often get trapped into thinking that it’s our role to be the ‘hero’ for a group, where it’s likely that you can be way more effective by being the ‘host’. This episode will help you get out of your own way so you can unlock the potential that exists in those you lead.Today I’m talking with creative producer and speaker coach D.K. about: Why avoiding the mundane and embracing creativity is essential for effective leadershipHow...
2024-10-161h 06
Dig Deeper[Interview] How to Embrace Disruption, Surrender Control, and Make Change Happen | Danni Ermilova WilliamsCan we ever obtain a fully productive work life, or a fully productive organisation? What does that even mean? This rich conversation with impact coach and business consultant Danni Ermilova Williams will give you a fresh perspective on how to reshape work to create more meaningful, sustaining experiences.Danni and I explore what it means to live and work well. We dig deep into how we put unseen limits in place and how we can create space for busting those limits for ourselves and our organisational cultures so we can get on with doing and being what...
2024-10-0252 min
Dig Deeper[Interview] Why We Fear Feedback, Letting Go of Competition and How to Make Others Safely Uncomfortable | Callum McKirdyWhat's your relationship like with discomfort? What about asking for feedback? Both of these things are essential to get our heads around if we're going to find our own way to lead and thrive in life. This entertaining, thought-provoking conversation with Callum McKirdy will help you to become more comfortable with being uncomfortable. You’ll learn:Why the fear of feedback stems from the disconnect between how we see ourselves and how others see usHow allowing people into our worlds and being vulnerable is the next big thing in breaking down barriersHow leadership is about facilitating an...
2024-10-021h 02Dig DeeperWelcome to Dig Deeper with Digby ScottThere's no one way to lead. Yet we need to find a way. Our way. That can be hard to get right. As we find our own way to lead it can be useful to listen to how others found theirs.I'm your host, Digby Scott, leadership coach and author of Change Makers. I'm on a mission to help people find their authentic way to lead so they can have more impact with less drama. Each fortnight, I'll share a rich, unhurried conversation with someone who’s leaned into and learned from the challenges of leadership, change, an...
2024-09-0303 min
Learning to FlyLearning To Fly With Digby ScottJoin your host (and our New Zealand CEO), Aidan Stoate, as he has a kōrero with the agent of change, Digby Scott.
Digby's superpower is bringing people together to create high-trust, deep-learning environments. He geeks out on making the complex simple (but not simplistic).
His perspectives on leadership and change are what made him the perfect guest to kick off the revitalisation of our Learning To Fly podcast.
Enjoy!
2023-11-0138 minLearning to FlyLearning To Fly With Digby ScottJoin your host (and our New Zealand CEO), Aidan Stoate, as he has a kōrero with the agent of change, Digby Scott.
Digby's superpower is bringing people together to create high-trust, deep-learning environments. He geeks out on making the complex simple (but not simplistic).
His perspectives on leadership and change are what made him the perfect guest to kick off the revitalisation of our Learning To Fly podcast.
Enjoy!
2023-11-0138 min
The Wellington Hustle Interview ProjectInterview 9: Digby Scott - Change MakersFind more interviews like this one at the Wellington Hustle Interview Project. Listen to the interview on your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher Radio | Spotify | Google MEET DIGBY SCOTT, THE CORPORATE REBEL An Australian adventurer, husband, father and developer of leaders looking to bring change to the world. Originally a Charted Accountant, Digby felt the world had more to offer, turned to travel, headed to Canada and spent a season working at a ski resort. He then followed this up by talking his way onto a commercial salmon boat wit...
2020-06-0934 min
The Vulnerability Effect Podcast - with Lotty RobertsLetting your guard down - Digby Scott Digby Scott works with people and organisations that are on a mission to make a difference. His aim is to help people to think and act in new ways so that they nail it. Creative, curious and a master communicator, Digby has a unique perspective on the leadership and workplace challenges that we are all trying to navigate. Digby admits he's fallen flat on his face more times than he cares to remembered and shares some of his lessons from those moments of vulnerability in this interview. He now applies what he's learnt to help 1000's...
2020-05-281h 03
Leading through challengeLeaning in to possibility with Digby ScottDigby Scott works with purposeful, adaptable leaders to help them create magic in a complex, turbulent world
This one is all about leaning into possibility to see what can come out of it. Digby teaches us about staying in the moment, and separating fact from fiction. We talk through our sense of purpose and cultivating a sense of purpose in others. And Digby unpacks developing an experimental mindset and how we can create a minimum viable experiment.
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2020-04-2126 min
The Future of Leadership141 Could you be a Changemaker? With leadership expert Digby ScottIs there something that really gets your goat? Something that you can't stop thinking about? Something you are longing to see different in the world? Then you might be a Changemaker. Find out what you can do to satisfy that itch. Why you should listen: Learn what a Changemaker actually is and if you've got the goods to be one (I hope so! We need you) How to find your Big Question as a Changemaker, and how to wrestle it to the ground How to design your world for inspiration...
2020-02-2643 min
Unleashing BrillianceEp 054 - Conversations with Digby Scott I Author of Change Makers I Leadership ExpertDigby Scott is a former Chartered Accountant and has founded two successful consulting firms. He is a leadership expert with a fresh approach, working with organisations to being “future fit” be developing their next generation of leaders.
Digby lives life by design, bending his lifestyle with the work he loves and spends good chunks of his time with his family adventuring the world.
During this conversation we chatted about:
• The importance of expanding perspective in a world of collision and differenced
• Becoming the author of your own story
• The need to work out what makes you happy and identify what’s missing
• ...
2019-08-1937 min
Please Blow My Mind PodcastDigby Scott — How CAN I CHANGE?If you want to sharpen your focus, amplify your voice, play it a little less safe, build your tribe or get the traction on your change agenda that you’ve been looking for, this podcast is for you! Digby Scott is a speaker, author, mentor and facilitator who works with ‘restless go-getter’ leaders and organisations that are on a mission to make a difference.
You can read the first two chapters of Digby's book, Change Makers here: digbyscott.com/subscribe
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2019-06-211h 04
Uncomfortable is OK PodcastUIOK 100: Digby Scott doing new betterWowee episode #100 of the #podcast! . A great one for you this week with a return visit from @digbyscott who was one of the most popular guests last year. . Digby brings back his insight, leadership, humor, and all-round wisdom to mark this milestone. Today we chat through; + Doing new better + Exploring your curiosity + The difference between diverse and epistemic curiosity and why it pays to have both + Daily anchors, what are they and how do they help us + Focusing on progress not perfection + and of course getting UNCOMFORTABLE
2018-03-261h 09
Uncomfortable is OK PodcastUIOK 68: Digby ScottThis week sees me having a chat with Digby Scott over a cup of tea and piece of cake. Among other things Digby is a leadership development thinker and practitioner. He specialises in accelerating the next generation of restless go-getters, which he’ll tell us about in the chat. Digby is all about finding your edge, the point where capability meets uncertainty in all aspects of life. Some of the topics we cover today include; + Being scared of the Ocean and the process of getting over that to the point the Ocean is now his mi...
2017-08-141h 12