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Magnetic Authenticity Podcast with Jolynne Rydz19: The Future is for the Real - Amplify your career with magnetic authenticityComments, questions? Let's connect!The relentless march of technology has many professionals wondering will AI replace me? This fear is understandable but misplaced. While skills may become obsolete overnight, your authentic self remains irreplaceable.What AI struggles to replicate is your intuition – that knowing that can't be explained but shouldn't be ignored. Science reveals our conscious mind processes just 40-50 bits of information per second, while our entire brain processes a staggering 11 million bits. This explains why intuition isn't mystical but practical – it's your brain processing information beyond conscious awareness. This hidden processing power is your...2025-07-2824 min
Magnetic Authenticity Podcast with Jolynne Rydz18: At Peace with Pace - a New Look at ProductivityComments, questions? Let's connect!Have you ever felt that flicker of guilt when leaving work "on time" even when you've completed everything you needed to do? That nagging voice wondering if colleagues might think you're not dedicated enough?This subtle pressure to constantly appear busy and productive is destroying our effectiveness. Looking at shocking research from the Workplace Wellbeing 360 report, Australia's rate of presenteeism—showing up for work when not fully capable of performing effectively—stands at a concerning 44%, higher than the global average. This phenomenon costs Australian organisations an estimated $34 billion annually in lost prod...2025-07-1426 min
Magnetic Authenticity Podcast with Jolynne Rydz17: Beyond Inclusion - The Hidden Costs We're Not Talking AboutComments, questions? Let's connect!What if everything we've been taught about diversity, equity, and inclusion is only the beginning of the journey? In this thought-provoking episode, we challenge the traditional DEI paradigm and propose something more transformative: empowering authenticity.For over 70 years, we've been working on inclusion initiatives, yet discrimination persists. Why? Because approaches centered solely on DEI often trigger fear—fear of difference, fear of loss, fear of the unknown. When fear enters the equation, our primitive brains activate protective responses that undermine even the most well-intentioned efforts.The concept of...2025-04-2948 min
Magnetic Authenticity Podcast with Jolynne Rydz16: Courage to Be Seen with Ksenia Belova - Part 1Comments, questions? Let's connect!Authenticity isn't just a buzzword—it's a transformative force that reshapes every aspect of our lives. In this captivating conversation with Ksenia Belova, we journey through her remarkable transformation from corporate marketing executive to award-winning personal branding photographer.Ksenia's story begins with a life-altering volunteer trip to Africa that forced her to confront the gap between her external success and internal emptiness. Within days of returning, she resigned from her prestigious position, and six months later, boarded a one-way flight to Australia—embarking on a path that would allow her to help...2025-04-1426 min
Magnetic Authenticity Podcast with Jolynne Rydz16: Courage to Be Seen with Ksenia Belova - Part 2Comments, questions? Let's connect!What happens when we strip away the masks we wear and lead from a place of complete authenticity? In this profound continuation of our conversation with photographer Ksenia Bilova, we explore the transformative power of authentic leadership and the courage required to embrace our true selves.Ksenia shares her journey from "becoming a master of masking" to discovering the freedom and power that come from genuine self-trust. "The moment you trust yourself so much, it's so much easier to trust other people and get that trust from them," she reveals. This...2025-04-1429 minMagnetic Authenticity Podcast with Jolynne Rydz15. When Magnetic Authenticity Backfires: 3 Missing Ingredients Causing Connection to CollapseComments, questions? Let's connect!Remember that time you shared something deeply personal, hoping for connection, but instead faced awkward silence or judgment? That's the shadow side of authenticity we rarely discuss—when being your genuine self creates distance instead of drawing people closer.Magnetic authenticity is a powerful force that can transform your relationships and leadership, but like any strength, it has potential pitfalls. Through years of coaching and observing human behaviour in countless organisations, I've identified three critical ingredients that, when missing, cause authenticity to backfire: awareness, intention, and alignment.Without self-awareness, we...2025-03-1729 min
Magnetic Authenticity Podcast with Jolynne Rydz14: Upskilling for Tomorrow: Why Mindset Matters More Than SkillComments, questions? Let's connect!Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of the links between corporate learning, employee development, and the critical need for mindset over mere skills. As the corporate landscape evolves, organisations are faced with the daunting task of bridging skills gaps while nurturing a transformative mindset in their workforce. With investment in corporate learning reaching $361.5 billion in 2023 and projected to soar even higher, it is imperative that organisations rethink their strategies. This episode tackles pressing questions regarding leadership development allocation and highlights a staggering disconnect found in many organisations: while there is widespread r...2025-03-0330 minMagnetic Authenticity Podcast with Jolynne Rydz13: Why Performance Management Sucks - And what to do about itComments, questions? Let's connect!Could the traditional approach to performance management be setting you up for failure? Uncover the hidden gaps between leadership and employees that often lead to frustration and inefficiency in the workplace. Our latest episode confronts the daunting nature of performance management head-on, transforming it from a burdensome task to a catalyst for growth. Get equipped with strategies to align individual potential with organisational goals, ensuring a win-win scenario for all parties. Through this insightful discussion, you'll gain a fresh perspective on how to manage underperformance without it detracting from nurturing your...2025-02-1728 min