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Seed Your SubconsciousBehind the Bloom: Founder Maddison gets Interviewed about business, life and everything in betweenIn this special episode the script is flipped as client Jess steps into the role of interviewer for the host Maddison and founder of Bloomin Within. What unfolds is an honest, grounded and deeply human conversation about anxiety, identity shifts, business and the realities behind the wellness space that often go unseen.Rather than sharing from a polished “I’ve arrived” perspective, this episode explores growth at the ground level navigating fear while building a business, learning to trust support, shedding old identities, and using subconscious work not just as a tool but as a lived practice. Togeth...
2026-01-271h 15Seed Your SubconsciousThe Power of Choosing Yourself with Jess, Advanced Human Design PractitionerIn this deeply heartfelt and expansive conversation, Maddison sits down with a dear client - Jess, a Human Design practitioner, kinesiologist and Reiki facilitator to explore what it truly means to be seen, heard, and supported as you step into your authentic self.Jess shares her layered journey from 16 years in the corporate media world into the wellness and spiritual space, and opens up vulnerably about healing fears of visibility, navigating self-worth, investing in herself through retreats, and renegotiating relationships as she evolved. Together, they explore the importance of safety in community, boundaries in friendships...
2026-01-2057 minSeed Your SubconsciousRedefining Vulnerability: Safety, Discernment, Visibility and Honouring Your TruthIn this episode, Maddison explores the power of vulnerability not as oversharing or performative openness, but as a grounded, intentional practice of allowing yourself to be seen while creating internal safety. She unpacks how sharing parts of your story can reduce shame, deepen connection and help others feel less alone, while also emphasising discernment, nervous system regulation and boundaries.This conversation is for anyone navigating the balance between being honest and protecting their energy, and for those who want to share their truth in a way that feels safe, aligned, and expansive.What We Cover:
2026-01-1334 minSeed Your SubconsciousPost-Burnout Patterning: When Self-Protection Becomes Self-SabotageIn this episode, Maddison explores post-burnout patterning, the often-unspoken ways burnout continues to live in the body, nervous system and subconscious long after the external circumstances have changed.Drawing from her own lived experience of severe burnout, chronic fatigue, panic and identity loss, Maddison unpacks how burnout can leave a fear-based imprint that quietly turns into self-sabotage. This can show up as hyper-vigilance around energy, rigid boundaries, self-isolation, avoidance of success or visibility and using spiritual language to justify contraction rather than alignment.This episode is especially for heart-led women who desire purpose, abundance, and...
2026-01-0636 min
Write The Darn Book! | Beat Writer’s Block, Procrastination, Overwhelm and Self-Doubt, to Confidently Finish Writing Your Novel with Maddison Michaels8. How to Build a Writing Routine That Actually Works for You – Using Your Writing Personality to Create ConsistencyHow to Build a Writing Routine That Actually Works for You – Using Your Writing Personality to Create Consistency
If you’ve ever struggled to stick to a writing routine — even when you really want to — this episode will help you understand what’s been missing and how to change it.
In this episode of Write the Darn Book, Maddison explores how your unique writing personality shapes the way you build consistency, approach structure, and experience creative flow. Instead of forcing yourself into routines that work for other writers, you’ll learn how to design a writing rhyt...
2026-01-0520 minWrite The Darn Book! | Beat Writer’s Block, Procrastination, Overwhelm and Self-Doubt, to Confidently Finish Writing Your Novel with Maddison Michaels4. Writing Personality Types - Why Writers Struggle Differently (and How to Work With It)Writing Personality Types: Why Writers Struggle Differently (and How to Work With It)
Have you ever followed writing advice that everyone swears by — only to find it didn’t work for you?
That doesn’t mean you lack discipline, motivation, or talent.
It means the advice wasn’t designed for how you’re wired.
In this episode of Write the Darn Book, Maddison explores the four writing personality types and explains why different writers experience writer’s block, procrastination, and self-doubt in very different ways.
You’ll learn how personality influences the...
2025-12-2226 minSeed Your SubconsciousHypnotic Meditation: A Nervous System Exhale For An Activating SeasonIn today’s episode, Maddison guides you through a deeply grounding hypnotic meditation designed to help you release negative energy, clear emotional blockages and regulate your nervous system.This experience invites you to gently tune into your body and breath, supporting a sense of inner safety, calm and balance. Through subconscious and somatic awareness, this meditation helps ease mental tension, settle emotional charge and reconnect you with your inner world.Perfect for moments when you’re feeling overwhelmed, energetically heavy or simply in need of recalibration, this hypnotic meditation supports stress reduction, emotional wellbeing and nerv...
2025-12-1640 minWrite The Darn Book! | Beat Writer’s Block, Procrastination, Overwhelm and Self-Doubt, to Confidently Finish Writing Your Novel with Maddison Michaels2. Writer's Block Unlocked - The Real Reason You're Stuck and How to Write AgainWriter’s block doesn’t mean you’re broken — and it doesn’t mean you’re failing as a writer.
In this episode of Write the Darn Book, Maddison Michaels gently unpacks the real reasons writer’s block shows up — and why, more often than not, it’s a sign that something inside you (or within the story itself) needs attention.
Drawing from her own lived experience as a multi-published author, along with mindset coaching and intuitive story work, Maddison reframes writer’s block as communication rather than resistance.
You’ll learn why f...
2025-12-1625 minSeed Your SubconsciousPerfectionism, Narcissistic Wounds & Plant Medicine: A Conversation on Transformation and Integration with Dr. Eva BenmelehMaddison sits down with Dr. Eva Benmeleh a clinical psychologist blending Western training with spiritual and energetic practices. Together we explore how her journey with perfectionism, parts work, spirituality, meditation, plant medicine/psychedelics and travel have continued to inform both her persona healing journey and transform how she supports and interacts with clients. What We Cover: • Eva’s personal story: clinical training, postpartum depression, divorce and the turning point. • Why Western psychology can miss the energetic/subconscious pieces. • The PIE method: perceive the pattern, integrate the new material, embody the change. • Pa...
2025-12-0952 minWrite The Darn Book! | Beat Writer’s Block, Procrastination, Overwhelm and Self-Doubt, to Confidently Finish Writing Your Novel with Maddison MichaelsWrite The Darn Book Podcast Trailer | Beat: Writer's Block, Procrastination, Self-Doubt, and Finish Writing Your Novel.In this trailer, Author and Life Coach, Maddison Michaels shares the heart behind Write the Darn Book and the breakthrough that transformed her from creatively blocked to writing 120K words in six weeks. If you’re ready to overcome writer’s block and write with flow, this podcast is for you!
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2025-12-0502 min
Definitely, Maybe AgileRethinking HR as a product with Josh HillIn this episode, Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock sit down with Josh Hill, an HR innovator who's challenging the traditional transactional approach to people management. Josh shares his unconventional journey from the Australian military to progressive HR, where he's pioneering the concept of "work as a product" at marketing agency Tier 11 and through his recruiting venture, Super Hired.Josh explains how HR teams can shift from rushing to solutions toward discovery-led approaches that treat employees as customers. He walks through real examples of iterative onboarding improvements, the importance of understanding jobs to be done in hiring, and...
2025-12-0440 minSeed Your SubconsciousWhy You Feel Addicted to Your Fantasies: Limerence, Visualisation & The Subconscious MindIn this episode, Maddison breaks down the difference between limerence and healthy visualisation, why so many get stuck in fantasy loops and how to shift into grounded, embodied desire using subconscious work.What We Cover: • What limerence actually is (and why it feels addictive) • How limerence was discovered + the neuroscience behind it • The role of dopamine, serotonin, reward circuits, and attachment patterns • Visualisation vs limerence: the energetic difference between desire and lack • Real-life examples: people, jobs, timelines, and the “future self” fantasy • How to know which state you’r...
2025-12-0231 minDefinitely, Maybe AgileEmpowering Organizations from the Inside with Barbara WhittmannWelcome to Definitely Maybe Agile! In this episode, Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock sit down with Barbara Whittmann, founder of the Digital Wisdom Collective, to explore how real organizational change happens from the middle out.Barbara shares her 25 years of experience fixing broken digital transformation projects and reveals why the "juicy middle" of organizations holds the key to sustainable change. We dive deep into mindset training, building internal ecosystems, and why most organizations have forgotten the purpose of half their tools and processes.From navigating the "permafrost layer" of middle management to understanding why AI...
2025-11-0738 min
Definitely, Maybe AgileStay Close to Your Customers (And Your Why) with Hussein HallakHussein Hallak, serial entrepreneur and author of The Dark Art of Life Mastery, joins Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock to talk about what really keeps entrepreneurs in the game. It's not resilience or grit, it's clarity about why you're doing this in the first place.The conversation covers the shift from pre-COVID to post-COVID startup communities, why watching customers do their work beats asking them what they want, and the critical difference between handing off your product and handing off your purpose. Hussein also challenges the wall-poster approach to company values and explains why living your principles...
2025-10-2338 min
Definitely, Maybe AgileWhy Dedicated Teams FAIL (And What Actually Works Instead)🚨 Struggling to implement Agile because you can't get dedicated cross-functional teams? You're not alone.In this episode, Dave Sharrock and Peter Maddison tackle one of the BIGGEST challenges facing late-adopter organizations: how to increase productivity and deliver value when dedicated teams just aren't in the cards.In this episode, we explore:Why the "dedicated team first" approach often crashes in traditional organizationsThe hidden dysfunctions and perverse incentives that keep teams fragmented (spoiler: it's about promotions and funding)The famous "Sock Factory Parable" explains cross-functional alignment perfectlyHow context switching kills productivity with scarce spe...
2025-10-1625 minSeed Your SubconsciousLetting Higher Self Lead The Way with Breathwork Practitioner GwennieIn this heartfelt conversation, Maddison sits down with Breathwork Practitioner Gwennie who reflects on what it means to truly answer the call of your higher self. Together, they explore the journey of following intuition even when the path feels uncertain, the courage it takes to step into your calling and be visible and the deep nervous system work required to hold expansion with grace. You’ll hear insights about self-trust, surrender and the energetic alignment that happens when you move from fear to faith.Whether you’re in a season of recalibration, growth or stepping into...
2025-10-1554 min
Definitely, Maybe AgileHow AI is Transforming UX and Agile Teams with Nick CawthonIn this episode, hosts Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock sit down with Nick Cawthon to explore how generative AI is revolutionizing the relationship between UX, design, and agile development.Key Topics:Embedding UX research into agile sprints, balancing short-term feedback loops with long-term strategic insightsThe "electric bicycle" analogy: How AI gives teams superpowers but can also accelerate you in the wrong directionWhy Nick believes he'll never use Figma again, shifting from design tools to code-native prototypingBuilding functional prototypes using company design systems and generative AI toolsThe evolution of team size: From 6-8 person cross-functional...
2025-10-0929 minSeed Your SubconsciousActive Procrastination & Active Freeze: Are You Productive or Busy & Dysregulated?In this episode, we dive into the subtle but powerful differences between being busy and being productive and how our nervous system often disguises protection as progress.We unpack two common patterns that show up when we’re expanding, launching something new or stepping into a bigger version of ourselves: active freeze and active procrastination. Both can look like movement on the surface but underneath, they’re expressions of the body’s protective responses.Through her own story of building her business, Maddison shares how she used to toggle between these two states feeling “on” and busy...
2025-10-0733 minSeed Your SubconsciousWhat Is Hypnosis, Common Misconceptions and How Hypnotherapy WorksIn this episode of the Seed Your Subconscious Podcast, Maddison breaks down one of her favourite subconscious modalities - hypnosis - what it is, why it works, and clears up some of the biggest myths that might be stopping you from diving into this life-changing work.What You’ll Learn:We explore:• What hypnosis really is (hint: it’s a natural brainwave state you move through daily)• The difference between hypnosis, hypnotherapy, and hypnotic meditation• The most common myths (mind control? getting stuck? only for gullible people? we bust them all)
2025-07-1620 min
Definitely, Maybe AgileAI and Knowledge Management with Derek CragerIn this episode of Definitely Maybe Agile, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock are joined by Derek Crager, a seasoned engineer turned AI entrepreneur who shares his journey from blue-collar work to building AI-powered knowledge management solutions. Derek discusses how AI is transforming workplace onboarding, knowledge transfer, and personal productivity, drawing parallels between today's AI revolution and the early days of the internet.Derek brings a practical perspective on implementing AI in enterprise environments, focusing on his company's voice-powered AI assistant "Pocket Mentor" that helps organizations capture tribal knowledge and streamline employee onboarding. The conversation explores the challenges...
2025-06-1930 minSeed Your SubconsciousHealing Isn’t Feeling Less: Why You Need to Get Better at FeelingIn this episode we’re unpacking one of the biggest myths in the healing world — the idea that once you’re healed, you stop feeling negative emotions. Maddison shares a raw and honest exploration of what healing really looks like: not feeling less, but learning how to feel better.This episode is an invitation to reclaim emotional depth as a superpower. You’ll walk away with tangible tools and a deeper understanding of how to hold space for your own emotions with more self-trust, capacity, and compassion.What We’ll Cover:• Why healing often brings...
2025-06-0333 min
Definitely, Maybe AgileFlow States in Remote Teams with Steven PuriIn this episode of Definitely, Maybe Agile, hosts Peter Maddison and David Sharrock welcome Steven Puri, Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company. Drawing from his unique background spanning Hollywood film production and tech startups, Steven shares fascinating insights about achieving flow states in remote and hybrid work environments.Steven's journey from IBM software engineer to Hollywood executive (where he helped manage franchises like Die Hard and Wolverine at studios including DreamWorks and 20th Century Fox) provides a refreshing perspective on team productivity and creative collaboration. He explains how the film industry has long mastered the...
2025-05-1538 minSeed Your SubconsciousBelieving It Before You See It: The Power of Seeding New BeliefsIn this powerful second episode of a four part series over May 2025, Maddison dives into the power of seeding—what it means to plant new beliefs into the subconscious mind and trust in their growth before any visible results appear.Drawing from neuroscience, identity theory, and gut health, this episode explores the invisible phase of transformation—the “in-between” where old patterns are being rewired and new ones are forming beneath the surface.If you’ve ever felt discouraged in the gap between doing the work and seeing the results, this episode will give you the understand...
2025-05-1330 minSeed Your SubconsciousHow Weeding Heals Your Gut and Rewires Your Subconscious MindWelcome to Episode One of our four-part podcast series exploring the mind-gut connection and how it impacts your mental clarity, energy, emotional well-being, and inner alignment.In this episode, Maddison opens up about her personal journey with gut healing — a foundational turning point in her wellness path — and shares how it unexpectedly parallels the deeper inner work of subconscious transformation. You’ll be introduced to the concept of “weeding” — the first phase in both gut healing and a core module her signature framework, The Bloom Method.From subconscious reprogramming to nervous system regulation, this episode offers pract...
2025-05-0633 minSeed Your SubconsciousTime To Lock Back Into Your Goals for 2025!We’re officially one-third of the way through 2025 — can you believe it? In this powerful check-in episode, Maddison guides you through a grounded, inspiring, and practical process to reflect, reset, and re-align with the version of you that’s ready to flourish.If your New Year energy has faded or you feel like you’ve drifted from your goals, this episode is your permission slip to begin again — no need to wait for January. Inside, you’ll get potent journaling prompts, subconscious tools, neuroscience-backed practices, and an empowering reframe on what’s possible between now and August.What We’l...
2025-04-3025 minSeed Your SubconsciousShifting Identity: The Neuroscience of Changing Your Personality and Transforming SelfIn this episode we explore the powerful relationship between identity, the subconscious mind, and your Higher Self. Maddison takes you on a journey through the neuroscience of identity — revealing how your brain is wired to change, evolve, and adapt — and how you can consciously choose the version of yourself you want to become.We dive into how identity is formed, how it can shift, and how tools like hypnosis, archetype work, and subconscious reprogramming can help you align your personality with your purpose. Whether you’re in the midst of an ego death, stepping into a new season...
2025-04-2338 minSeed Your SubconsciousThe Power of Stories + Narratives and How They Shape Our RealityIn this episode, we explore how the stories we tell ourselves — and the meaning we give to our experiences — shape our subconscious mind, our beliefs, and ultimately, our reality. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and hypnotherapy, she unpacks the difference between stories and narratives, the role of assumptions and negativity bias, and how to shift our inner dialogue to create empowerment and possibility. This episode is a powerful reminder that you have the autonomy to rewrite the story you’re living.What We’ll Cover:• The difference between stories and narratives• How the subconscious mind respond...
2025-04-1619 minSeed Your SubconsciousThe Messy Middle - Mindset Tips Amidst The Chaos, Transitions + TriggersIn this raw and real episode of Seed Your Subconscious, Maddison dives into the messy middle—the chaos, the emotional spirals, and the moments when life feels like it’s just not going your way. She explores how these experiences aren’t setbacks, but invitations to expand your nervous system capacity, strengthen your emotional resilience, and trust deeply in the bigger vision—even when everything feels like it’s falling apart.Pulling together neuroscience, Kabbalah, and subconscious reprogramming, Maddison shares powerful truths about why your emotions aren’t always your truth, how to build your internal vessel of resilienc...
2025-04-0955 minDefinitely, Maybe AgileProduct Market Fit vs. Solution Fit with David HirschfeldIn this insightful episode of "Definitely Maybe Agile," hosts Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock welcome David Hirschfeld, founder and CEO of Tekyz Inc, to discuss the complexities of effective product management. A 35-year software development veteran and former physics student from UCLA, David brings a unique perspective shaped by leadership roles at tech giants like Computer Associates, Texas Instruments, Intel, and Motorola.The conversation explores the critical balance between product market fit and product solution fit, with David emphasizing why focusing on customer problems rather than product features leads to greater success. Whether you're a startup...
2025-03-1327 minDefinitely, Maybe AgileThe PRFAQ Framework with Marcelo CalbucciIn this engaging episode of "Definitely Maybe Agile," hosts Peter Maddison and David Sharrock welcome Marcelo Calbucci, author of "The PR FAQ Framework." Marcelo shares his expertise from 25+ years at companies like Amazon and Microsoft, plus his extensive startup experience.The conversation explores the Press Release and Frequently Asked Questions (PR FAQ) framework developed at Amazon around 2004. This approach helps teams clarify vision and strategy before jumping into execution, addressing a common problem in software projects. Unlike PowerPoint presentations that can create an "illusion of clarity," the PR FAQ document promotes alignment and ownership through collaborative...
2025-03-0630 minSeed Your SubconsciousUncovering and Reprogramming Self Sabotage Patterns - Why we get in our own wayIn this episode, Maddison takes us on a journey through the self-sabotaging behaviours that often keep us stuck and prevent us from moving forward in our lives and businesses. Drawing from her own experience with burnout and procrastination, she dives deep into how these patterns show up and how to begin the process of healing and alchemising them.Maddison introduces us to a powerful practice of parts work — a process where we connect with different parts of ourselves that are holding onto beliefs and fears that no longer serve us. Whether it’s procrastination, negative self-talk, perfectionism, or p...
2024-12-1755 minSeed Your SubconsciousUnderstanding and Unlocking the Power of your Subconscious Mind with Hypnotherapy🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of subconscious reprogramming and explore why hypnotherapy is one of the most effective tools for creating sustainable inner and outer change. Maddison shares her personal journey of how navigating cancer and mental health led her into the world of hypnotherapy and wellness, how her experiences inspired her to develop The Bloom Method, and why engaging the subconscious mind is essential for anyone ready to step into their most empowered, aligned self.✨ What You’ll Learn• The difference between the conscious and subconsciou...
2024-12-1151 min
Take It or Leave ItS3, EP32: Are You a Witness?Today, there are many who claim to be a witness for Christ, but actually do not understand what that really means. Join Maddison as she defines what a witness is a well as highlights several witnesses in the Bible. Maddison will also share what she has learned and 'debunk' a prevailing teaching today that says "all have the Holy Spirit just by confessing with your mouth and being baptized by water." That false teaching is robbing many of a real encounter with the Holy Spirit. Are you willing to unlearn a wrong teaching you may have received? Tune into...
2024-07-2220 min
Surgery Secrets: Beauty's Dark SideE1 - Life-Changing ProceduresMichael Fraser and Maddison Johnstone introduce Surgery Secrets: Beauty’s Dark Side, the podcast. Entirely focused on researching corporate misconduct, franchising, transport, wage theft, due diligence and more, Michael and Maddison’s own lives were changed when they received a call late one night.
This podcast explores the dark themes of the cosmetic surgery and injectables industry worldwide, with season one on Australia. Get to know the people behind the podcast and understand their experience as consumer and worker advocates with Operation Redress in exposing corporate wrongdoing, worker exploitation, consumer rip-offs, and eventually the cosmetic surgery industry.
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2023-11-0536 minDefinitely, Maybe AgileA simple strategy for reducing work overloadAre you drowning in work? Learning to streamline your team's processes but can’t find the time? Don't panic; Peter Maddison and David Sharrock have covered you with simplistic yet powerful strategies! In this episode, they talk through the 'two-out, one-in process. It's a methodology that ensures the focus is on finishing tasks rather than continually adding to the work pipeline. Expect discussion of work-in-progress limits and empowering your teams to take control of their work. This week's takeaways: Try “two-out, one-in," as it can be a valuable technique for teams overwhelmed with too much w...
2023-08-2312 minDefinitely, Maybe AgileWhy you need a toolkit and not just a hammerTune in to the newest episode of Definitely Maybe Agile as Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock challenge the notion of using a single solution for all problems. They explain the importance of having a diverse, agile methods and practices toolkit. Peter and Dave highlight the need to consider the context of each problem before deciding on a solution. They stress the value of tailoring the approach to fit the unique circumstances, emphasizing the necessity of fully understanding the problem.This week's takeaways:Have a toolkit of different frameworks and models.Measure the right...
2023-08-1615 minTake It or Leave ItS2, EP33: King David Despised the Word- The Word of God is Holy and Powerful Series Part 3God's word never returns back to Him void meaning it will always fulfill its purpose in our lives. Join Maddison on Take It or Leave It to understand the root cause of disobedience in man today. This episode will review the story of King David and remind us that we ought to not be confident that we are God's 'favorite'. Instead, may we be reminded of the mercies of God while also noting that it doesn't matter our status. When we sin, you or me, God will not cancel the chastisement that He brings into our lives. Jesus is...
2023-08-1321 minTake It or Leave ItS2, EP32: Judgement and Accountability-The Word of God is Holy and Powerful Series Part 2Are you convinced that the word of God is holy and powerful? The Bible confirms that when the word of God is released by His servants, it will prosper on it's own. Hearers of the word of God must diligently seek to understand it immediately upon hearing the holy word. Join Maddison as she dives deeper into the powerful word of God to understand our responsibility upon hearing the word. Do you let the seed fall by the wayside for Satan to devour right away? Did you know he and his demons linger nearby as the word is preached...
2023-08-1320 minDefinitely, Maybe AgileBreaking Down the Barriers of Traditional Architecture Are you ready to challenge conventional wisdom about traditional architecture and Agile practices? This week, Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock steer us through the labyrinth of Agile Architecture, revealing how it can become a strategic partner rather than just a service function. We examine the potential barriers old-school architecture can pose, and how Agile principles can reshape the layers of your organization's system architecture.This week's takeaways:Ensure architects are actively involved in specific business domains or architecture, rather than being temporary consultants.Remember that architecture is not solely the responsibility of a select f...
2023-08-0218 minTake It or Leave ItS2, EP31: Scatter the Seed -The Word of God is Holy and Powerful Series Part 1Jesus says in His Holy word "He who has ears, let him hear!" This implies that not everyone with ears is actually hearing and understanding the word of God. Join Maddison on this episode of Take It or Leave It to learn more of God's scripture which is inspired by God and profitable for all so man may be complete. Many churches today are using the word of God only for encouragement rather than for reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness. This podcast will discuss how King Josiah benefited from taking the word seriously immediately upon hearing it. Maddison...
2023-07-2426 minDefinitely, Maybe AgileHolistic Thinking in Digital Transformation with Pia Wendelbo Join Peter Maddison and David Sharrock on the latest episode of Definitely, Maybe Agile as they sit down with Pia Wendelbo, change agent and CEO of Scandinavian Change Agents. Together, they delve into the crucial topic of holistic thinking in change management. Pia highlights the often overlooked impact on people during a transformation, emphasizing the importance of considering culture, staff happiness, and the structures and processes affected by the change. This insightful conversation highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to change management that fully embraces human aspects of organizational transformation. This week's takeaways:...
2023-07-1931 minTake It or Leave ItS2, EP30: The Word of God is Holy and Powerful- IntroductionWe are entering a new series on Take It or Leave It! Join Maddison for an introduction to this new series as we discuss evidence in the Holy Bible of God's confirmation of His word being so powerful. Did you know we are called to scatter the Holy word? Did you know that we are to take Him seriously immediately upon hearing His instruction? Let's take a look at the Parable of the Sower as well as King Josiah to understand more. God bless you!
2023-07-1426 minDefinitely, Maybe AgileA review of 5 Dysfunctions of a teamIn this episode of the Definitely, Maybe Agile podcast, Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock discuss the book "Five Dysfunctions of a Team" by Patrick Lencioni. They talk about how the book provides a natural description of the challenges faced by teams and emphasize that the book focuses on the team's dysfunction at the top of the organization and how it affects the entire business. This week's takeaways:The value of taking time out as a leadership team. Stepping away from the daily grind can help leadership teams address dysfunctions.The benefit of investing in...
2023-06-2144 minDefinitely, Maybe AgileThe role of the c-level and the board in digital transformation with Jorge Arevalo In this episode, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock have a special guest, Jorge Arevalo, CIO, CTO, IT Director, and consultant. The topic of discussion for today's episode revolves around the role of C-level executives and the board in the context of digital transformation. Jorge shares his firsthand experiences with digital transformation projects in the banking sector and sheds light on the challenges C-level executives and boards face during these initiatives.This week's takeaways:Understand the why. Having a clear understanding of the why will help to guide the transformation and ensure that it is s...
2023-06-1444 minDefinitely, Maybe AgileOwnership with Eric BrookeIn this episode of Definitely Maybe Agile, Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock chat with Eric Brook, CTO, Technology & Product Executive, about the importance of ownership in organizations. Brook explains that ownership is not just about control, but about a sense of responsibility and accountability for our work. He offers a number of practices that organizations can use to foster a culture of ownership. This week's takeaways:Ownership is not just about individual employees. It is also about teams and organizations as a whole.It doesn't come for free, it takes effort and commitment from...
2023-06-0734 minDefinitely, Maybe AgileScaling In this week's episode of Definitely, Maybe Agile, Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock discuss the challenges and opportunities of scaling agile. It's the age old story. Organization meets Agile, tries it in a small area, has some initial success, and then says "let's do this elsewhere!". At that point the wheels come off the car.They argue that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to scaling agile, and that the best approach will vary depending on the specific organization. There's a need to focus on what is the outcome you are looking for? People forget the goal is ag...
2023-05-2416 minDefinitely, Maybe AgileChatGPT for Agile TransformationIn a recent episode of the Definitely, Maybe Agile podcast, Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock explore if AI tools can replace Agile coaches. Is there a future where ChatGPT or other AI-powered tools eliminate the need for human interaction in Agile coaching? Discover their insights on how AI can enhance our knowledge and potential pitfalls to avoid.This week's takeaways:AI could be seen as an augmentation of human capabilities rather than a replacement. This can accelerate learning and problem-solving.It's important to understand and evaluate the output of AI tools, as they may...
2023-05-1721 minDefinitely, Maybe AgileAre we having fun yet?Peter Maddison and David Sharrock discuss the significance of culture in driving organizational change in the “Are we having fun yet?” episode of the Definitely, Maybe Agile podcast. They emphasize that imposing “your method” and “your framework” on others will not bring them on board with the transformation.A better outcome is happier. Are the actions we are taking removing barriers and resulting in happier employees? When we forget it isn't about “our method,” we start to inflict instead of inviting people. When that happens, people lose agency. People need to feel they can contribute.This week's ta...
2023-05-1014 minDefinitely, Maybe Agile90% of your workforce doesn't give a crapIn this episode of Definitely Maybe Agile, Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock delve into a common dilemma faced by many organizations: why should they invest in Agile or digital transformation if their workforce lacks interest in it? They discuss the importance of creating an engaging, fulfilling, and motivating work environment, pointing out that disengagement is often a sign of deeper issues within the organization. Leaders must prioritize their employees' well-being to avoid a downward spiral.This week's takeaways: Understand the system, don't blame the peopleEnvironment determines commitmentClear and aligned incentive drives behaviour and reinforced b...
2023-05-0317 minDefinitely, Maybe AgileWorking with legacy systemsDave Sharrock and Peter Maddison discuss the challenges of implementing Agile practices when working with a complex legacy system with a monolithic architecture. They stress the importance of working out how to incrementally deliver value and describe some of the patterns and strategies you might take. This week's takeaways: Understanding the end-to-end system needs and treating the problem space correctlyMaking small incremental changes to systems can be life-changing and empowering for teamsEnabling teams to make small changes should be the goalThe approach to achieving this goal will depend on the systems being worked with an...
2023-04-2617 minDefinitely, Maybe AgileOur Iceberg Is Melting On this week's episode of Definitely Maybe Agile, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock dive into the world of change management through a conversation about the book "Our Iceberg is Melting." This easy-to-read parable offers a unique perspective on change through the lens of a colony of penguins living on a melting iceberg. The book explores the eight-step model of change management from Kotter's perspective, providing an accessible entry point to the topic. The conversation delves into the nuances of change management, highlighting the importance of gaining buy-in across different characters and perspectives within an organization. So come listen to P...
2023-04-1225 minDefinitely, Maybe AgileCrossing the chasm In this week's episode, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock discuss how Geoffrey Moore's “chasm” model of market adoption can be used to understand organizational change. They explore the differences between enthusiastic early adopters and more reluctant individuals when it comes to change. The model explains the challenges organizations face when adopting new ideas or technologies and the necessary shift in mindset and approach required to successfully navigate the chasm. They also discuss what behaviors or approaches need to be altered based on the specific context of the organization.This week's takeaways:Understand the different stage...
2023-03-2919 min
Just 2 Girls.our red flagsINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/just2girlspodcast
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2023-03-0859 minJust 2 Girls.these habits changed our livesINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/just2girlspodcast
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The Brekkie Reflection podcastEP:3 Pancake a day keeps the Doctor away!Welcome to the brand new podcast. Hosted by Michael Maddison & Luke David Martin, This week it’s all about-Pancake a day keeps the Doctor away. Plus NUFC in the final cup game and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-2658 minJust 2 Girls.things we wish we knew before collegeINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/just2girlspodcast
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2023-02-221h 05The Brekkie Reflection podcastEP:2 Love is in the Air-fryerWelcome to the brand new podcast. Hosted by Michael Maddison & Luke David Martin, This week it’s all about love is in the air-fryer, and what's been going on since EP 1.Sending our biggest appreciation to... -Tickled Ink - Apparel & Gift Printing for there amazing work on the coaster's to sip cuppas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-1958 minThe Brekkie Reflection podcastEP:1 How do you have your eggs in the morning?Welcome to the brand new podcast. Hosted by Michael Maddison & Luke David Martin, This week it’s all about what is going to be happening on the Brekkie Reflection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-2954 minDefinitely, Maybe Agile12 year-end suggestions for 2023On the last episode of the Definitely, Maybe Agile podcast, Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock had a great discussion about 12 year-end suggestions for a more agile 2023. Let’s take a look at the four main categories they discussed.This week's takeaways:A.- Marketplace and change: 1. Stop thinking things are different right now (change is the new black). 2. Think holistically 3. Broaden your information-gathering sourcesB.- Pragmatic stuff to remember 4. Shorter time horizons 5. Rise to your goals, fall to the level of your systems...
2022-12-0820 minDefinitely, Maybe AgileBridging the gapDave Sharrock and Peter Maddison dive into the topic of bridging the gap in this week's podcast. In recent weeks they've talked a lot about transformation through the eyes of technical digital implementation. Now they will focus on bridging the gap between technology and the business side of the organization.This week's takeaways:Customer-centric versus product-centricClose customer decision gapThere's a greater understanding in general of technology and how it can be appliedResource:How Apple Is Organized for Innovation- https://hbr.org/2020/11/how-apple-is-organized-for-innovationWe love to hear feedback! If you...
2022-11-0917 minJust 2 Girls.well that’s embarrassing…this week week share embarassing stories and talk all about things that shouldn’t be embarassing.. but are! INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/just2girlspodcast
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2022-11-0359 minJust 2 Girls.romanticizing fall when it’s 80°happy fall!! in this episode we give y’all a life update, talk about tswift’s new album and bachelor in paradise, and tell y’all all about our favorite ways to romanticize fall! we hope y’all love!INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/just2girlspodcast
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2022-10-2751 minDefinitely, Maybe AgileHow is an agile transformation different Dave Sharrock and Peter Maddison explore how an agile transformation is different from a digital transformation in this week's podcast.This week's takeaways:Identify what you need to change first.Leadership alone won't make it. They need the participation of the whole organization.Understand why you are making the change.Resource:Simon Sinek - Golden rule- https://youtu.be/qp0HIF3SfI4We love to hear feedback! If you have questions, would like to propose a topic, or even join us for a conversation, contact us here: feedback@definitelymaybeagile.com
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