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Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyWork won't love you backWe've all heard the entrepreneurial saying “If you find a job you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” The concept of loving our work has swept the world in the last 20 years and now workers and employers are clashing over return-to-office plans with large sways of the population considering changing jobs and even industry. Margie Hartley talks to journalist and author of ‘Work Won’t Love You Back: How devotion to our jobs keeps us Exploited, Exhausted and Alone,’ Sarah Jaffe, about why our work doesn’t need to be our passion and how to have a mindset...2022-07-1119 minFast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyCreating Positive WorkplacesDoes a positive workplace lead to more engaged employees and higher productivity? Does positivity make us successful or is it success that makes us positive? And what does a positive workplace look like? Margie Hartley talks to Clinical and Coaching Psychologist, author and founder of The Positivity Institute, Dr Suzy Green about the evidence-based research that points to a positive workplace as a hugely powerful thing, why positive workplaces require effort to achieve and what individuals and organisations can do to create a positive working environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-07-0420 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 100: Special Reflection EpisodeNavigating the world of work and career is difficult at the best of times, and the pandemic has made it even harder. In this milestone 100th episode of Fast Track, Margie Hartley reflects on five impactful guests of the show around how to build psychological safety, dealing with jerks at work, the art of teamwork, the pursuit of perfection and being the coaching leader. Their expert advice and insights are sure to provide motivation and practical tips you can apply to accelerate your own career.
2022-06-2722 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 99: Bullying, harassment and toxic leadershipBeing part of a toxic workplace or having a toxic leader can be complicated and confusing, and one person’s experience can be vastly different from another's. So how do we know if we're in a toxic workplace or have a toxic leader, and what can we do about it? Margie Hartley talks to Behavioural Scientist, CEO of Bright Research and Insights, and author of 'Bullying and Harassment: Understanding the psychological and behavioural tactics of the toxic leadership stronghold,' Susan Broomhall to get an evidence-based understanding of the different tactics used by toxic leaders that form a pattern of...2022-05-3017 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 98: Inspiring action through speechPowerful speeches change minds, communities and the world, and teach us valuable lessons in the art of persuasion and creating positive change. Speech writing and presentation is a common minefield in leadership but a strong, engaging speech is imperative in giving direction, guidance and inspiration. Margie Hartley sits down with Founder of leadership consultancy Mojologic and author of What She Said, Monica Lunin to find out how powerful speeches work and why they’re effective, how we can deliver more persuasive presentations, why being good at oratorical leadership is so important to our career and how we can leverage th...2022-05-1630 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 97: Parents who leadParents who work in today’s fast-paced, volatile, and at times disorientating world can easily lose track of who they are and what really matters most. Feelings of reactivity and running from one thing to the next abound and many parents feel guilt at work because they aren’t at home and guilt at home because they aren’t doing work. Margie Hartley speaks with Organisational Psychologist and co-author of Parents Who Lead, Professor Alyssa Westring about how a leadership mindset can help parents reframe their approach to work and parenting, how overwhelmed parents can refocus their attention to better...2022-05-0922 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 96: Perform well by living wellWe all want to perform our best at work, but this often comes at the expense of our well-being or physical health. Margie Hartley sits down with Coaching Psychologist and author of 'Get Moving Keep Moving' Dr Gordon Spence to learn how we can perform well by living well, why getting the balance right is transformative and how to best increase our motivation, energy levels and ultimately create a longer and more successful life.
2022-05-0229 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 95: SponsorshipHave you got a sponsor? This is a question that is posed to workers in recent times and a discussion particularly held for women. So why is sponsorship important as part of an organisation's culture and what role can leaders play as sponsors in the workplace? Margie Hartley talks to Managing Director at Pathway To Your Potential and adjunct professor at Torrens University, Dr Jess Murphy to find out how sponsorship is different to coaching and mentoring, why meritocracy is a myth, and how to build a culture of sponsorship in the workplace.
2022-04-2523 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 94: Don’t Quit Your Day JobIn the age of the Great Resignation, the idea of quitting seems to be on everyone’s mind. Margie Hartley sits down with former Google and Twitter executive, now Senior Advisor at Boston Consulting Group and author of 'Don’t Quit Your Day Job' Aliza Knox, to uncover how to have a great career and a fulfilling personal life at the same time, why stamina is essential to longevity in a career and the importance of seeing the bigger picture and rising above the low points. They discuss the essential mind shifts needed to thrive, why success depends not just...2022-04-1827 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 93: Jerks at workHave you ever watched a colleague charm the pants off management while showing a competitive, Machiavellian side to the lower ranks? They happily throw peers under the bus, but their boss is oblivious to their bad behaviour. What about a constantly interrupting colleague, or an over-bearing manager? Margie Hartley speaks with Professor of Psychology at New York University and author of 'Jerks at Work,' Professor Tessa West about how to spot a jerk at work, understanding their motivations in order to deal with them and the best way to manage and respond to poor behaviour in the workplace.2022-04-1124 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 92: Navigating work when your life is in crisisWhat do you do when you're a confident working human one day and then the next, a cancer diagnosis blows your life up? Margie Hartley talks to global digital leader and author of The Naked Truth About Breast Cancer, Jane Marshall to learn how to best handle difficult and disruptive life-changing events both personally and as leaders, how to navigate this important part of our identity alongside our work, and the right and wrong way to lead or work alongside someone who is going through a major personal crisis.
2022-04-0425 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 91: Is the four-day work week really possible?In several countries around the world, the four-day working week has been trialled where workers moved from a 40 hour week to 35 hours, without a reduction in pay. The trial found that productivity remained the same but wellbeing increased and there was a reduction in stress and burnout. So as we come out of the greatest remote working social situation, how does the four-day work week stack up? Margie Hartley speaks with Vice President of Research and Advisory for Gartner, Aaron McEwan about what’s possible with the 4 day work week, whether it's good for us, good for productivity and go...2022-03-1425 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 90: Redefining the workplace'Work will never be the same again.' The phrase has been a mantra over the last two years, but what does it really mean? Has work actually been redefined through disruption or are we overplaying the changes to the way we work and our environment? Margie Hartley talks to Joan Lurie, Developmental Psychologist at Orgonomix about how we might redefine the workplace when we return to the office, what the opportunities and potential pitfalls might be and how leaders and organisations can get unstuck and thrive in the complexity of the changing world of work.
2022-03-0726 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 89: Delivering Strong PresentationsThe greatest fear at work is often presenting; presenting a view, presenting a deck, presenting on a panel. A great presentation often stays with the audience and is remembered with affection or interest, while a bad presentation leaves everyone slightly relieved it’s over and wishing they’d be able to have the time back. As we continue to find the balance between physical and virtual presentations, how can we make sure our presentations are the most effective they can be in delivering their point across while engaging the audience? Margie Hartley talks to Tony Bulmer, founder of The Bulm...2022-02-2828 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 88: The productivity trapThe term 'productivity' is well worn. Getting more done with less time and more efficiently sounds like a worthy goal. But is it just evil corporate-speak for squeezing more out of us all? Margie Hartley speaks with Australia’s leading productivity expert and author of The 1 Day Refund, Donna McGeorge to learn about the key principles of effectively using our time to make work enjoyable, how our productivity has changed in the last two years and the best way to manage our physical and emotional capacity.
2022-02-2125 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 87: The rollercoaster of returning to the officeWith the current stop-start rhythm and momentum plus the uncertainty of returning to the office, there is a groundswell of people wondering how to ride this rollercoaster. How do we best deal with this ever-changing landscape in a practical way and make sense of our thinking and feelings? Margie Hartley talks to Jodi Oakman, Associate Professor of Public Health at La Trobe University about the relationship between work and our health and how to navigate uncertainty to best flourish.
2022-02-1425 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 86: The great resignation'The Great Resignation' is a phrase being used a lot at the moment, referring to an exodus of talented people from their jobs, many rethinking their careers and either changing roles or choosing to stop working altogether. So what is the trend, what is happening to workers around the globe and what should we be doing about it? Margie Hartley speaks with Vice President of Research and Advisory for Gartner, Aaron McEwan about how the pandemic has reshaped society and our views towards work, and what we can learn from the trends to navigate the change and flourish.
2022-02-0729 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 85: Understanding Impostor syndromeHardly a week goes by without hearing or reading about the phenomenon of Imposter syndrome; the feeling of being a fraud or waiting to be 'found out' by the people around us. In fact 70% of people have felt like imposters at some stage in their career. So what is this syndrome and what happens to us when we experience it? Margie Hartley talks to author, Mindset and Performance coach and founder of Imposterhood Suzanne Mercier about how imposter syndrome manifests, why it occurs and what to do about it.
2022-01-3124 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 84: Stepping up to People ManagementDo you remember the first time you had to lead and manage people? Organising and communicating with people who you're responsible for can be daunting at first; learning the difference between telling and asking, delegating and influencing and having tough conversations is just part of managing others well. Margie Hartley speaks with Chief Human Resources Officer of SEEK, Kathleen McCudden about stepping up to people management in order to lead effectively, the qualities that define a great manager and how to continue to grow and develop as a leader.
2021-11-2217 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 83: Starting a family and navigating work benefitsIt’s rare to find people raving about the experience of starting a family and navigating work; the balancing act of getting enough time off while managing a professional career is often precarious. Australia's maternity and parental leave is still considered to be one of the least generous parental schemes in the world, so has it developed enough to really make a difference? Margie Hartley speaks to Head of HR for Asia Pacific Spotify, Michael Kim about the possibilities of making parental leave work for everyone, the philosophy that sits behind Spotify’s people-centric approach and what other businesses and...2021-11-0124 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 82: Demystifying finances in businessThe way finances are managed is a constant issue for business, affecting everything from sales, marketing, human resources, research and development to production and procurement. So why does it feel like a mystery for so many of us who aren’t CFO’s and how can we demystify it? Margie Hartley talks with Michelle Kvello, Managing Director & CFO of Lantern Partners to find out how she helps businesses gain clarity around their finances and why it's so important to understand how business decisions are made internally in order to be commercially successful in any corporate role.
2021-10-2517 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 81: LanguishingIn a period of such uncertainty and low control, a common phenomenon has arisen - a feeling of apathy, restlessness and a sense of monotony in the day to day, which filters through to our work life. Sociologists use the term languishing to refer to this psychological state which commonly manifests in trouble focusing, low motivation and lack of purpose. Margie Hartley speaks to psychologist and co-founder of Connect Psych services Dr Natalie Flatt Ph.D about why so many of us feel this way at the moment, what impact languishing is having on our brains and some practical...2021-10-1825 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 80: The pursuit of perfectMany of us strive for perfection in our work life, with often unrealistically high standards and goals we set for ourselves and the highly critical voice in our heads that gives us a hard time when we're not perfect. So how can we manage perfectionism at work and is there such a thing as healthy perfectionism? Margie Hartley speaks to best selling author, teacher of the most popular class at Harvard University on Positive Psychology and happiness and a PHD in organisational behaviour, Tal Ben-Shahar to learn why we're so drawn to pursuing perfection, whether perfectionism can be a...2021-10-0422 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 79: What is remote work doing to our brain?When the concept of remote work became common practice in 2020, it was praised as the holy grail of better work-life balance and an effective way of replenishing our mental and physical resources. But it soon became clear that several issues arose from not being able to separate our workday from our home life and the number of work decisions increased significantly - and as a result we have a greater cognitive load to manage. Margie Hartley talks with Sophie Deutsch, Deputy Editor of HRM, the member publication of the Australian Human Resources Institute to find out what prolonged periods...2021-09-2719 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 78: Self-Compassion at workNegativity and insecurity can be common symptoms of a high-pressure work world, and the concept of self-compassion is often misconstrued by images of self-indulgent wellness warriors. But in fact self-compassion is an evidence-based methodology for improving the quality of our lives in the every day and at work. Margie Hartley speaks with Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas and author Kristin Neff to find out why self-compassion is the opposite of self-obsession and how we can harness kindness to speak up, claim our power and thrive in the workplace.
2021-09-2022 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 77: Future Fit – how to stay relevant and competitive in the future of workWhat does the future of work really look like and how can we use our ‘human skills’ to differentiate ourselves and stay secure in the future of work? Margie Hartley talks to former journalist, author and facilitator Andrea Clarke about why the future of work is about talent, not technology, what the critical skills are to stay relevant and competitive in the modern workplace and what going through underwater helicopter crash training taught her about good leadership.
2021-09-0619 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 76: Cultural competency in the workplaceDo you feel like you don’t have a clue when seeking to understand First Nations people and culture? Margie Hartley talks to Shelley Reys AO, CEO of Arrilla Indigenous Consulting, Partner at KPMG Australia, and a pivotal leader in the reconciliation space who helps the Australian workforce to work in the Indigenous space with greater skill and confidence. They discuss the role that corporate Australia has to play in reconciliation and action for First Nations People, removing the eggshells around cultural competency and why Shelley has a vision of becoming redundant.
2021-08-3020 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 75: Mediating conflictNot many people enjoy conflict, and many of us avoid it as much as possible. We've never been taught the skills to feel comfortable with conflict or view it as a normal part of the human relationship cycle – harmony, disharmony then repair. Margie Hartley talks to Nina Harding, nationally accredited Mediator and expert in the area of dispute resolution, to understand why we hate conflict, what mediation looks like and why it works, and what behaviours and mindsets set us up for successful resolution of complex issues.
2021-08-2323 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 74: Breaking New GroundHow do we break new ground in our personal career or even an industry; particularly when there are well-established barriers and the challenges of low diversity and inclusion? Margie Hartley speaks with Chelsea Roffey, journalist, author and the first woman to officiate an AFL Grand Final, about how it was being a young woman in a very visible, highly scrutinised, starkly male domain and how it led her to find the opportunities for inclusion and diversity in organisations moving forward.
2021-08-1619 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 73: 7 CEO insights about change and CovidThere's a lot of hypothesising about the impact of the Covid pandemic on leadership, work and change but there are few real evidence-based studies and insights. Margie Hartley speaks to Leadership and Change Consultant Lyndal Hughes to find out what she learned from her interviews with senior leaders about their lived experience, the importance of knowing what we can and can't control, the idea that communication must build belief and whether it's true that 'work will never be the same again.'
2021-08-0919 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 72: Reputation and riskWhat do you do if your brand and reputation, or your organisation's brand and reputation goes down the drain? How does a business or person go from a positive reputation to seemingly losing it overnight? Margie Hartley speaks to Carden Calder, Reputation Consultant and Founder of BlueChip Communication to learn about the common reputation risks, what leadership behaviours contribute to a crisis and strategies to protect your personal or corporate reputation.
2021-08-0225 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 71: Career reinvention and how to make the leapMany of us dream about reinventing ourselves in a completely new career, but don't know how or when to do so - and if it's even feasible. Margie Hartley speaks to Founder and CEO of Grande Experiences Bruce Peterson, to find out how he went from P.E. teaching to becoming a pioneer of the art scene, what the mindset and actions were on his journey to a new industry and how to transfer skills from a previous role into a completely different career.
2021-07-2622 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 70: What would you do if you could change the world?Many of us want to make a difference, change the world and leave a legacy. But where do we start with this lofty goal? Margie Hartley speaks with Holly Ransom, Founder and CEO of strategic advisory group Emergent and author of ‘The Leading Edge'. Holly was named one of Australia’s 100 Most Influential Women by the AFR, has delivered a Peace Charter to the Dalai Lama and interviewed Barack Obama. They discuss the current state of leadership in the workplace, the principles of mindset, method and mastery and how to create change as leaders.
2021-07-1920 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 69: Building leadership strength in toxic workplacesMost of us have heard of, or experienced a toxic workplace. Even our Federal Parliament has been labelled an environment of toxic low standards for our female politicians who have been democratically voted to represent us. So what does it really feel like to be a female politician in Australia and what can we learn from those that have endured, survived and in some cases even flourished? Margie Hartley talks with former Federal MP in the Rudd and Gillard Governments and author of 'Sex Lies and Question Time' Kate Ellis, about the lessons learnt and building leadership strength through...2021-06-2818 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 68: The Power of BadHow often have you focused on the bad feedback in a conversation, when in fact there was plenty of good news in there too? How often have you immediately looked at what’s wrong rather than what’s strong about yourself? It turns out this is a human characteristic that is universal and more common than not, so how do we use this negativity bias for good, to help us live more effective working lives? Margie Hartley speaks with Dr Roy Baumeister, Professor of Psychology at University of Queensland to discuss his ground breaking research and insights into the 'Pow...2021-06-2118 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 67: Self Control at WorkWhy do we do stupid things and what is it that can stop us from doing stupid things? Is the answer willpower and self-control? Margie Hartley speaks with social psychologist, scientist and researcher, Dr Roy Baumeister who is known for ground breaking research on self-esteem, self-control, motivation and free will. In this episode they explore what research has found about why people do stupid things, what willpower is good for and how to use self control like a muscle for greater success.
2021-06-1419 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 66: Developing others at workA universal characteristic of a great leader is one that develops others. It's hard to do and it’s often not done well, but when the concept of developing others is applied properly it makes for a high performing, dynamic and engaged workplace. Margie Hartley sits down with Pip Marlow, CEO of Salesforce ANZ & ASEAN and former Managing Director of Microsoft Australia to find out why developing others through new opportunities, recognising strengths and giving feedback on development areas, is essential for success.
2021-06-0723 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 65: People Follow PeopleTo lead is to bring confidence to the people you lead and the customers who buy your services and products; but recently many of us have lost confidence in brands, companies and subsequently leaders. Margie Hartley sits down with best selling author and Founder of Speakers Institute Sam Cawthorn, to find out what's missing in the current state of leadership, the importance of character over charisma and Sam's incredible story of becoming one of the world's most in-demand professional speakers after having a major car accident.
2021-05-3124 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp: 64 Filling in at the C-SuiteTraditionally, senior leaders have been long-term fixtures at the top of organisations, who have taken long periods of time to be appointed. But there's a new phenomenon within senior leadership - the interim C-suite executive. Margie Hartley sits down with Interim CIO at Cover-More Travel Insurance Nicki Doble, to learn about this new way of operating, what sort of person is suited to the role and whether this style of leadership is the way of the future.
2021-05-2418 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 63: The new science of high performing teamsFor decades teams and their performance has been the subject of countless books, research papers and headaches for leaders. Teams who struggle with interpersonal dynamics, have trouble making decisions or can’t delegate effectively. Margie Hartley speaks to Novartis Professor of Leadership at Harvard Business School, Amy Edmondson to find out the difference between formal teams and the concept of teaming, what the keys are to effectively build and work in successful teams and why we need teaming practices more than ever in the current world circumstances.
2021-05-1022 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 62: How to build Psychological SafetyHave you ever sat in a meeting bursting with a great idea, but chosen not to speak about it? Have you ever been with your manager and not shared your recent mistakes for fear of losing your bonus, or even your job? We've all heard the term psychological safety, but what does it really look like in a work context? Margie Hartley speaks to Novartis Professor of Leadership at Harvard Business School, Amy Edmondson to learn how we can create psychologically safe work environments and whether psychological safety is the answer to engaged employees and a happy workplace.
2021-05-0324 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 61: Resume Writing and Salary NegotiationHow do we write a resume that will get us noticed and hired? How do we put our life's work into one document? And how do we negotiate for a salary we think we deserve? Margie Hartley talks to Career and Negotiations Strategist Claudia Miller, to find out what hiring managers are looking for in a resume, how to prepare for an interview and how to successfully negotiate the salary we want in order to land our dream job.
2021-04-2625 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 60: The Burnout EpidemicWe tend to think of burnout as a problem that can be solved with some simple self-care, but evidence shows that it’s is a rapidly evolving workplace phenomenon and organisations need to take the lead in developing a strategy to prevent it. Margie Hartley talks to award winning journalist and author of The Burnout Epidemic, Jennifer Moss to find out why burnout is so widespread, what it looks like in the workplace and how leaders can ensure their employees aren't chronically overworked.
2021-04-1935 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 59: Your Career ToolkitNetworking, negotiating, communicating, leading and career planning are all critical to our career success. But does anyone ever teach us these skills? Margie Hartley talks to Mark Herschberg, author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You, to find out how we can master these vital skills and stay ahead of the curve in our career progression.
2021-04-1225 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 58: Taking the entrepreneurial plungeMany people have been prompted to rethink the way and why of their work, and whether they should start their own business and be their own boss during and post Covid. Is the dream potentially a reality or just hype? And what do we really need to do to take the entrepreneurial plunge? Margie Hartley sits down with experienced business builder and board member Jeff Cooper, to discuss whether it's better to be an employee or take the plunge into entrepreneurship.
2021-03-1522 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 57: Are you competing or collaborating?Why do we often end up competing against our work team mates and what exactly do we compete for? Is this instinct, or the badly constructed system of workplaces? Margie Hartley talks to Lex Dwyer, director of Corporate Fitness Services to discuss the paradox of competition and collaboration at work and how we can combine the two to be our most effective.
2021-03-0824 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 56: What are you lying about?Are we the most self-obsessed generation in history? Margie Hartley talks to Simon Hammond, Adj. Professor & Industry Fellow, Faculty of Business and Law, Swinburne University and author of Brutal Truths, Surviving in a World of Lies, Taboos and Bullshit; to find out how we have lost our tribes and why individualism has been favoured over collectivism.
2021-03-0119 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 55: Workplace culture in 2021If 2020 showed us anything, it’s the importance of fostering a positive culture at work, but how can we improve work culture if we're not in the office? Margie Hartley sits down with Founder and CEO of The Culture Equation, Hiam Sakakini to discuss the importance of good leadership in the workplace, change management and how to create a work environment that employees actually want to be a part of.
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2021-02-2221 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 54: Normalising Narcissism: How to manage a narcissist (Part 3)Big-noting, dominating meetings, taking credit for other people's work and manipulating the truth are all signs of a narcissist at work. Margie Hartley sits down with Associate Professor of Coaching and Counselling Be Pannell, in the third of a three part series to discuss how to best manage and deal with narcissistic personalities in a work environment.
2021-02-1522 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 53: Normalising Narcissism: Narcissists around us (Part 2)How do we recognise a narcissist and what's the best way to cope with gaslighting, stonewalling, baiting and bread-crumbing behaviour? Margie Hartley sits down with Associate Professor of Coaching and Counselling Be Pannell, in the second of a three part series to discuss how narcissists see the world and the behaviour to look out for in relationships.
2021-02-0820 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 52: Normalising Narcissism (Part 1)We have all labelled someone we know or work with as a narcissist at some point. There are many myths about what the characteristics of narcissism actually are and whether narcissists are simply self-promoting, high-flying manipulators. Margie Hartley sits down with Associate Professor of Coaching and Counselling Be Pannell in the first of a three part series looking at how to recognise a narcissist and how to cope with this behaviour in different environments.
2021-02-0125 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 51: Why doing good is good businessCan a toilet roll help change the world for the better? Margie Hartley speaks with Simon Griffiths, CEO of social enterprise 'Who Gives a Crap,' a toilet paper company that builds toilets in the developing world. They discuss how Simon went from corporate high-flyer to leader of a not-for-profit organisation fighting for social change, and how to make a global impact with small attainable changes.
2020-11-0920 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 50: Psychological Safety at WorkHave you ever experienced the feeling of not being included in a work discussion, or being in a team where everyone knows that if you challenge a leader or an idea you'll get shot down? Margie Hartley sits downs with Sophie Hampel, Founder of Leadership and Diversity Consultancy Inkling to find out how to create psychological safety in the workplace and create an environment to freely share ideas, admit mistakes and take risks without fear.
2020-11-0226 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 49: Own Your Truth with Layne BeachleyAt the age of 16, Layne Beachley announced to the world that she was turning pro and as a professional surfer she was going to win a world championship. She became the world champion in 1998 at the age of just 22, and went on to win six consecutive world titles, claiming her seventh in 2006. Layne is now an author and a speaker, and has created her own online development course - Own Your Truth to help others realise their potential. Margie Hartley sits down with Layne to discuss self-confidence, backing yourself and why failure is often a measure of success.
2020-10-2627 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 48: Shameless SuccessIn just two and a half years, Michelle Andrews and Zara McDonald have achieved more than most podcasters dream of with their podcast 'Shameless'. With over 17 million downloads and a dedicated fan base, they have become the unintended voice of a generation of 20-somethings. Margie Hartley talks to Michelle and Zara about how they've built a hugely successful media business at such a young age and the responsibility of their voice.
2020-10-1924 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 47: The Future of WorkEveryone’s talking about the future of work, asking questions like what does the new normal actually look like? Will we go back to the office block lifestyle? Is flexible remote working sustainable? And are we desperate to get back to the office and our peers? The global pandemic has changed our understanding of the traditional office and led to confusion about the desire and ability for us to choose the environment we work in. Margie Hartley sits down with Balder Tol, Australian General Manager at global flexible workspace company WeWork, to debate the future of work and discuss ho...2020-10-1224 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 46: How to be heard at workMany people avoid speaking up at work because they hate their voice, or feel their voice doesn't accurately represent them. So how do we use our voices as a powerful tool to succeed in our working life? Margie Hartley speaks to The Voice Coach, Lucy Cornell who has worked with some of the world's most influential leaders on their voice, to find out how we can better express ourselves to gain confidence, presence and impact in order to be heard in the work place.
2020-10-0529 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 45: Coach Yourself at WorkMost of us coach ourselves everyday but we probably aren’t aware that we do it. So how do we coach ourselves effectively and how can we cultivate inner resilience through self-coaching and curate our best possible career? Margie Hartley sits down with Director of the Coaching Psychology Unit at Sydney University, Dr Sean O'Connor to answer these questions and give the cheats guide to coaching yourself at work.
2020-09-2828 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 44: Balance and Other BSHave you ever said the phrase “I need a better work life balance?" It seems that we all quest for the ability to be high performing at work and also have a quality home life. The term has spurned the wellness industry and continues to hold the attention of many workplaces when they discuss flexibility, wellbeing and engagement. Margie Hartley sits down with Felicity Harley, author of 'Balance and Other BS' to find out whether balance is possible in the modern age and why we are obsessed with wellness in the pursuit of equilibrium.
2020-09-2125 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 43: How To Create Social ChangeWe've all heard stories about people leaving their safe corporate career to pursue their passion - like social change. However, actually doing it can be intimidating and daunting. Margie Hartley speaks to Licia Heath, CEO of Women For Election Australia, about how she went from corporate high-flyer to leader of a not-for-profit organisation fighting for social change, and how you can do it too.
2020-09-1421 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 42: How to create amazing cultureCulture is currently at the centre of almost every discussion in organisations and teams. What culture do we want? How do we create it? Who has a good one and how did they get it? Millions of dollars are spent by organisations trying to get it right. Margie Hartley sits down with Laura Aldington, CEO of Host/Havas to find out why culture is one of the most misunderstood words in business and why it's not Fun Friday's and after work drinks that create an authentic work culture.
2020-09-0723 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 41: Why listening is Important and why you’re probably doing it wrongMost of us think we're good listeners simply because we've been doing it our whole lives, but few of us are taught how to do it properly. Listening is a fundamental skill for good leadership and as our lives become more busy and distracted, we're getting worse at listening. Margie Hartley sits down with Oscar Trimboli, author of Deep Listening: Impact Beyond Words, to find out why we struggle to listen and learn some practical tips to becoming a better listener.
2020-08-3123 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 40: Achieving True Customer ConnectionWe all know that the workplace, whether government, private or corporate, can get lost in its own messaging. Dogma's like 'we are a purpose led organisation' and 'the customer is at the heart of everything we do' are excellent sentiments, but what do they really mean? Margie Hartley sits down with Jane Peacock, Chief Growth Strategist and on-demand Chief Digital Officer at Partners in Digital to find out how to create true customer connection through authenticity and empathy.
2020-08-2422 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 39: How to build confidenceHave you ever felt unstoppable - confident in your abilities, your performance and your future? Feeling confident can really aid our success, but what happens when you face a set-back and start to doubt yourself? Margie Hartley sits down with Nick Adams, CMO of Allianz to discuss how we can navigate a crisis of confidence and build self-reliance to get back to the top of our game.
2020-08-1719 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 38: The Art of Leading RemotelyThe speed at which the world has been forced to adapt to remote working has been extraordinary. The adoption of video calls and working from home has created a huge change, with many challenges and unexpected opportunities. Margie Hartley speaks to Simon Jovanovic, CEO of Marshall White Real Estate to explore the elements required for remote working success, how to cultivate a good work culture when no-one is in the office, and the silver linings of being forced to adapt and change.
2020-08-1021 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 37: The secret to high performanceNone of us wake up in the morning wanting to be average, but few adults really unlock the secrets to high human performance and its potential. It’s talked about a lot and examined in the sports arena, but rarely in corporate life. Margie Hartley speaks to Darren Everett, Club Psychologist for the GWS Giants and Newcastle Knights to understand the key conditions needed for high performance, whether our attitude and behaviours are set, and how we can think differently about reaching our potential.
2020-08-0323 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp36: Emotional IntelligenceEmotional intelligence is an essential tool for living and working in the 21st century. It's a trait leaders are often either praised for or accused of not having. Margie Hartley sits down with Dr Ben Palmer, Founder and CEO of Genos International, a world leading consultancy specialist provider of Emotional Intelligence services, to get to the heart of what emotional intelligence is, why we need it, how we measure it and most importantly how we really build this muscle.
2020-07-2723 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 35: Creating a Leadership CredoIt can be difficult to know how to lead from a place of authenticity. Many successful leaders form their own leadership credo - a set of guiding principals that anchors their decisions, style and ultimately the way they lead. Margie Hartley sits down with John Doumani, CEO of ZIP Industries, to find out how to build a leadership credo that allows you to communicate your principles in a way that engages the hearts and minds of others.
2020-07-2023 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 34: Creating alignment through purposeSo often organisations spend time and effort defining their purpose and then get back to business as usual, leaving people to make up their own meaning and focus on their own work outputs. Creating alignment and defining purpose are often the most poorly executed leadership skills. Margie Hartley sits down with Lisa Gray, CEO of The Victorian Funds Management Corporation to find out what you, your business and your team can do to bring meaning back into the work you do.
2020-07-1320 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 33: Being the Coaching Leader: Part 2A Coaching Approach to leadership gives results for both performance and the wellbeing of those you work with. So how can we become a leader as Coach? Margie Hartley sits down with Organisational Psychologist and Executive Coach Travis Kemp to delve into the skills, science and art of leadership coaching and how it can change your career for the better.
2020-07-0619 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 32: Being the Coaching Leader: Part 1In the past, doing your job and managing your career meant having all the knowledge and technical expertise and being the best at what you do. The 21st century leader must now lead through multiple disciplines, so being the coaching leader has become a critical component to empower those around them. Margie Hartley sits down with Organisational Psychologist and Executive Coach Travis Kemp to find out what a Coaching Leader really is and what the core benefits are for both the leader and their team.
2020-06-2926 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 31: Networking and connecting for real peopleWe're told that we need to network and connect in order to succeed, but when it comes to our careers, many of us are resistant to networking. So how do we network authentically?Margie Hartley sits down with Karen Bozic, Group CEO of Craveable Brands to find out how we can create and maintain meaningful connections and find opportunity in every interaction.
2020-06-2223 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 28: Self-Awareness: ”Predictor of Success” (Part 1)Self-Awareness is a predictor of overall success. Margie Hartley and Susan Ferrier, Group Executive People and Culture National Australia Bank, fast track what it means to be self-aware, what it looks like at work, the benefits to your career and what you should do to develop it.
2019-11-2529 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 29: Self Awareness: ”Your Impact on Others” (Part 2)If we can be in touch with how we feel, think and behave, be self-aware, then we have a greater chance of understanding the impact we have on our peers, employees , leaders and customers. Margie Hartley and Susan Ferrier, Group Executive People and Culture National Australia Bank fast track the imperative of understanding our impact on others at work and how this leads to success.
2019-11-2520 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 30: Self-Awareness: ”How to adapt and change” (Part 3)To be successful at work we need to be able to adapt in many ways. No more so than when working with others. Our ability to understand ourselves, the context in which we find ourselves and focusing on how we grow and adapt is essential for career success. Margie Hartley and Susan Ferrier, Group Executive People and Culture National Australia Bank discuss how self-awareness enables behavioural change and adaption so you can become the constructive colleague and the positive leader.
2019-11-2519 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 27: Self Awareness: IntroductionMargie Hartley provides an overview of the next 3 episodes which build on the theme of self-awareness. This 3 part exploration aims to fast track why self-awareness is a vital skill, why it’s an ongoing learning activity, how to become more self-aware and how to create a lasting self-directed learning loop that enables continual professional and personal growth.
2019-11-2501 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 26: Empathy at workEmpathy is considered one of the four key competencies for the future - so what does it look like at work, a place where we have to achieve and perform? Margie talks with Kate Nuttall, Executive General Manager People, National Australia Bank about how your relationships are predicated by our ability to empathise and how bringing empathy to the workplace produces better relationships and performance.
2019-10-0123 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 25: Play to your strengthsPlaying to your strengths is a transformational principle for your life and career. Sally Collins, Chief Operating Officer, Victorian Funds Management Corporation discusses with Margie how it led to a promotion, a book and new life perspective.
2019-09-2325 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 24: Get more done in less timeGetting more done in less time sounds like nirvana for us all and often the biggest barrier to getting more done is that our work lives are filled with meetings. Margie talks to one of Australia’s most successful business people, Naomi Simson about how to achieve more in less time. Naomi Simson is the Co-Founder of the Big Red Group, Founder Red Balloon, Shark on Channel 10 Shark Tank, speaker, author, blogger, entrepreneur, innovator and influencer.
2019-09-1620 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 23: Five Derailers of a CareerThere are many career derailers, things we do that turn out to be a hindrance and not a help . What are these derailers, what are the things we need to watch out for and how do we become aware and manage them? Margie is joined by Cathy Yuncken, General Manager, Private Wealth, Westpac Group
2019-09-0921 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 22: How to present powerfully“Winging it” is no longer an option when it comes to presenting either within your business or when presenting to those outside your business. Margie is joined by Claire Lauber, Managing Director of Boost Juice to discuss the sophistication of presentations, the increasing expectations to present powerfully and the importance of this skill in advancing your career.
2019-09-0220 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 21: Are you ready to join a Board?Being a Board member is a terrific opportunity for talented executives looking for the next step but what actually happens when you are appointed to a Board? Are you ready and able to contribute? Margie is joined by Elizabeth Proust AO, one of Australia’s leading business figures, Chairperson of Nestle Australia, Chairperson The Bank of Melbourne, non-executive director of Lend Lease and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
2019-08-2624 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 20: How to manage a crisisCrises take all forms and can lead to devastating outcomes including the loss of jobs and plummeting company value. It can be a competitor, a shonky employee but can you plan for all eventualities and what in fact happens behind the scenes? Margie asks Claire Kimball, founder of The Squiz, former press secretary to Tony Abbott and former communications director for the Woolworths Group.
2019-08-1922 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 19: Ambition without being annoyingIs ambition dirty or good? It’s rare to see anyone succeed without ambition but too much can be a leading derailer! So what is the balance and how do you tell someone that they are over indexing on ambition? Margie discusses with Rhonda Brighton-Hall CEO, Mwah.
2019-08-1223 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 18: The Art of TeamworkWhy are so many of us surprised to learn that being in a team is something we learn – that it is not instinctive? Margie Hartley is joined by John Eales, Board Director and former Captain of The Australian Wallabies Rugby Union Team to talk about the fundamentals of team and the art of teamwork.
2019-08-0522 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 14: Why your staff will benefit from participating in the job marketIncrease staff retention by encouraging staff to participate in the job market. Ryan Bonnici, Chief Marketing Officer G2 Crowd discusses the intrinsic value of professional development in staff retention and the long-term benefits of supporting staff to pursue external opportunities with Executive Coach Margie Hartley.
2019-04-2218 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEP 13: How to have an adult gap yearInvigorate your career with a well-planned adult gap year. Louisa Francis formerly GM Customer Lifecycle Management, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, talks to the changing attitude by leading corporations on your ability to take an adult gap year, the personal and organisational benefits and the practical steps involved in the process with Executive Coach Margie Hartley.
2019-04-1518 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 12: How to make a big career change“Nothing happens through luck, chance or magic, you have to put the effort in to make it happen.” Kerry Cusack General Manager of Jets Swimwear shares her insights on what motivates us to change, why we often don’t and how once you have committed - to successfully implement change with Executive Coach Margie Hartley. Kerry Cusack is the General Manager of Jets Swimwear and founder of Bondi Bather swimwear.
2019-04-0816 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 11: How to manage negative employeesThe costs of negative employees to business is well documented, so how do you manage and impact positive change? Ryan Bonnici, Chief Marketing Officer G2 Crowd discusses the implications of setting clear expectations, establishing time frames for positive change and the benefits of constructive honest conversation with Executive Coach Margie Hartley.
2019-04-0119 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 10: How to be a working parentDo you feel you are failing as a working parent? How do you arrive at a place where you feel satisfied that you are giving enough of yourself to your family and also to your work? Executive Coach Margie Hartley speaks to Laura Berry, CEO Supply Nation and a (2018 Australian Financial Review’s Top 100 Women of Influence) about self-preservation, outsourcing, communication, setting expectations and being kind to oneself.
2019-03-2515 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 9: How to create boundariesNever before have the boundaries between work and life been so blurred. Jill Hannaford, Technical Services Leader, GHD Australia shares her insights on how to set boundaries to reflect your priorities and to maximise efficiencies in both your personal and professional life with Executive Coach Margie Hartley.
2019-03-1818 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 8: Do I need an executive coach?Science, art or corporate fad? What does an executive coach do, and do you need one? Executive Coach Margie Hartley and Mark Whiteley, Group Head of Organisational Development, Woolworths Group discuss who uses them, why, how you get one and if it’s worth it.
2019-03-1117 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 7: Doing good to do wellThe inherent value and benefit of connecting with others. Shirley Chowdhary, CEO The Goodes O’Loughlin Foundation speaks with Executive Coach Margie Hartley about the financial and cultural benefits experienced by both organisations and individuals through volunteerism, the gift of time or donation.
2019-03-0420 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 6: How to set and achieve goalsOvercommitting, pleasing others and loosing motivation are the barriers between you achieving your goals. A leading pracademic, Dr Sean O'Connor from the University of Sydney explains to Executive Coach Margie Hartley the things that are preventing you from achieving your goals, why you achieve what you set out to only 50% of the time and how you can change this paradigm.
2019-02-2518 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 5: How to deal with difficult peopleDifficult people are potentially your best performers in-waiting. Michelle Bagnall, Chief Executive Officer RACQ Bank talks to Executive Coach Margie Hartley about the psychology and strategies she deploys when dealing with difficult people including; controlling your own behaviour, establishing influence, building trust, addressing insecurities as well as identifying the common mistakes you need to avoid.
2019-02-1818 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 4: How to be a positive leaderTreat people with dignity and respect. Joanna Boundy, Executive Manager Qantas Loyalty Marketing (CMO) and Qantas Group Hotels explains positive leadership. It’s not about being happy at work. Join Executive Coach Margie Hartley in considering the foundations of positive leadership, its' potential benefits and how you can become a positive leader.
2019-02-1116 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 3: How to cope with setbacksIt’s how you react that matters. Neil Ackland, CEO Junkee Media shares his biggest career setback and offers insight on how to be better - not bitter. Executive Coach Margie Hartley and Neil discuss attitude, perspective and reflection and how to turn significant setbacks into lessons that accelerate your development and career. Neil Ackland is one of Australia’s most respected and successful digital leaders. He is the CEO and co-founder of Junkee Media, Junkee, Punkee, AWOL and inthemix
2019-02-1116 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp2: How to nail a job interviewPreparation, research and rest are key to avoiding post interview roadkill. Debra Tagg, Chief Officer of Member Experience HCF has a 100% success rate in job interviews. She talks through the approach and process she engages and which she attributes to her success with Executive Coach Margie Hartley. HCF is an Australian not-for-profit health fund.
2019-02-1125 min
Fast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyEp 1: How to get a mentorHow vital are mentors to your success? Do you need one? Geoff Brady, Director Service Experience with Optus, advocates for a council of mentors and the benefits of varied perspectives on the challenges you face. Learn the do’s and don’ts of mentor relationships, how to establish expectations and set boundaries with host and Executive Coach Margie Hartley. Geoff Brady is Director Service Experience with Optus, an Australian integrated telecommunications service provider.
2019-02-1114 minFast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyFast Track - TrailerCareer Insights from CEO’s and business leaders. Margie Hartley, Executive Coach to 11 of the top ASX listed companies, discusses the challenges preventing people in the corporate world from advancing their careers and speaks to leading Executives and CEO’s about how to overcome these challenges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2019-02-0400 min