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Mentoring UnlockedS2 Ep7 - Heath McPherson, COO, InCorp Advisory AustraliaIn this episode of Mentoring Unlocked, Maud Lindley speaks with Heath McPherson, COO of InCorp Advisory Australia, about the career experiences and mentors that shaped his leadership across insurance, construction, education, and professional services. Heath reflects on the strong link between leadership quality, workplace culture, and safety, and how genuine care for people drives better outcomes for individuals and organisations alike.
The conversation explores what effective mentoring really looks like. Heath challenges the idea that mentors need to have all the answers, arguing that the greatest impact comes from asking the right questions, listening deeply, and helping...
2026-01-1547 minMentoring UnlockedS2 Ep6 - Renée Law, Chief Operating Officer, Professional Services, Automic GroupMaud Lindley speaks with Renée Law, COO Professional Services at Atomic Group, about the leadership lessons which shaped her global career, and the mentoring moments that have had the greatest impact. Renée shares how her instinct for seeking out uncertainty has shaped her courage, adaptability, and approach to leading teams through complexity. She reflects on the shift from directive leadership to creating space for others to think, learn, and grow.
A standout moment in the conversation is Renée's approach to helping mentees move past what’s holding them back. She explains that fear often comes...
2025-11-2841 minMentoring UnlockedS2 Ep - 5 Abby Jandro - Principal Consultant, Serendis LeadershipBeyond the Anecdotes: Measuring Mentoring Program Impact
What turns mentoring from a feel-good initiative into real, measurable growth? In this episode of Mentoring Unlocked, Maud Lindley speaks with Dr. Abby Jandro - Organisational Psychologist and Principal Consultant at Serendis Leadership, and the research expert behind Serendis’ first statistically validated evaluation of mentoring program impact.
Abby shares what the data now proves: a structured mentoring program delivers significant outcomes, including measurable shifts in career confidence and meaningful uplift in capability. Abby explains why reflective conversations, clarity of goals, and a strong match create the conditions for ge...
2025-11-1741 minMentoring UnlockedS2 Ep 4 - Jeff McKenzie - Sales Director ANZ, Lindt & SprungliIn this episode, Maud sits down with Jeff McKenzie, Sales Director for Australia and New Zealand at Lindt & Sprüngli, to unpack two decades of leadership, transformation, and the power of mentoring. From his early beginnings in HR at Streets Ice Cream to senior commercial roles at Pernod Ricard and now leading Lindt’s sales team, Jeff shares how curiosity and human connection have shaped his career — and his approach to developing others.
For Jeff, success starts with relationships — building trust, understanding individuals, and fostering a culture where people feel valued. He credits his HR and psychology backgro...
2025-11-0345 minMentoring UnlockedS2 Ep 3 - Mark Tait - Group Executive & Head of Development, InvestaFrom Blueprints to Breakthroughs: Mentoring at the Heart of Leadership
What does it take to lead complex projects, unite diverse stakeholders, and grow future leaders, all while staying grounded in human connection?
In this episode of Mentoring Unlocked, Maud Lindley sits down with Mark Tait, Group Executive and Head of Developments at Investa. With over 25 years in property and a legacy that includes iconic projects like 60 Martin Place and the Commonwealth Games Village, Mark reflects on the leadership lessons mentoring has taught him, and how he’s paying it forward.
From site engineer to...
2025-10-1943 minMentoring UnlockedS2 Ep2 - Alex Richardson, Board Member International Mentoring AssociationWhat’s the real future of mentoring tech?
That’s the bold question at the heart of this Big Picture episode of Mentoring Unlocked, where Maud sits down with Alex Richardson, Advisory Board Member at MentorKey. Alex brings over a decade of experience in the Australian mentoring space, including co-founding one of the country’s earliest mentoring platforms. With deep insights into both tech and human connection, Alex shares what truly drives impact in mentoring and where he believes the future is heading.
The episode dives into:
🔹 Why AI won’t replace mentoring — but will enhance it...
2025-09-2941 minMentoring UnlockedS2 Ep 1 - Amy Wild, COO Corporate, InvestaHow do you use culture as a lever for performance — not just connection?
That question anchors Maud’s conversation with Amy Wild, Chief Operating Officer Corporate at Investa, who shares stories from her own mentoring journey — both as a mentor and a mentee — and what she’s learned about unlocking human potential in complex organisations.
Amy and Maud explore how mentoring can shift careers at pivotal moments — from quiet encouragement to bold feedback. Amy shares two powerful mentoring moments from her career that reshaped her confidence and leadership style — and the lessons they’ve taught her about how to...
2025-09-2237 minMentoring UnlockedS1 Ep 7 - Penny Ransom, CIO LendleaseHow do you ignite self-belief in people? Especially when they lack relatable role models.
Exploring the answer to that question serves as the north star for Maud's conversation with Penny Ransom, Chief Investment Officer at LendLease, who mines her own experiences as both a mentee and mentor for insights you won't want to miss.
The pair take on how mentors can guide people to make sound career choices by better understanding their role in the relationship. As Penny observes: a mentor's strength isn't in offering direct advice, but rather encouraging mentees to examine their options...
2025-09-1243 minMentoring UnlockedS1 Ep 5 - Cynthia Scott, CEO ZIPWhat if “no” isn’t the end of the conversation, but the beginning of a better question?
This powerful question sits at the heart of Maud’s conversation with Cynthia Scott, Group CEO at Zip — a leader whose career spans multiple sectors, and whose leadership story is marked by bold moves, deep reflection, and an unwavering belief in human potential.
For Cynthia, the turning point came when a mentor challenged her fear of the word 'no'. Guided purposefully by her mentor, what followed was a profound mindset shift: What if a “no” is simply your chance to ask why?
Cynthia reframed her appro...
2025-05-2132 min
HR Leader Podcast NetworkWhy many mentorship programs failWith more and more employees wanting access to mentoring, it is essential that businesses get it right, says one investment banker turned executive coach and consultant. In this episode of The HR Leader Podcast, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with MentorKey and Serendis founder Maud Lindley about her career journey, the increased demand for mentoring in the workplace, how and why businesses are not hitting the mark with mentoring programs, and the circumstances leading to shortcomings in such initiatives. Lindley also reflects on the consequences that flow when mentoring programs are not satisfactory, whether addressing such...
2025-01-2221 minMentoring UnlockedS1 Ep 6 - Julie Washington, Director, SerendisHow can our mentors help us break free from limiting beliefs and see the world in new ways?
This question is the core of Maud’s conversation with Julie Washington, Director of Talent Development at Serendis Leadership, who is "living the dream" with her role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
The impact that a great mentor has on their mentee stems from understanding that the world is not black and white. The "a-ha" moment comes when both can challenge deeply ingrained perspectives that shape our worldviews. How? For one, helping mentees find their own ans...
2024-12-0429 minMentoring UnlockedS1 Ep 4 - Brett Himbury, former CEO IFM InvestorsEpisode 4 - Brett Himbury, Non-Executive Director and Senior Adviser
“Shut up and just ask a question." While this sounds confronting, encouraging a response with the right question might be the biggest lesson that a person can learn from the experience of mentoring? Especially at senior leadership levels.
Maud Lindley deep dives with Brett Himbury, former CEO of IFM Investors, to explore mentor listening, the art of sitting back and relaxing as a mentor, and hash out what "purpose" means in leadership. They look at how a strong sense of mission can shape decisions, even under in...
2024-12-0438 minMentoring UnlockedS1 Ep 3 - Ingrid Massey, CPO CBREEpisode 3 - Ingrid Massey, Head of P&C, CBRE
Does empathy matter for a mentor? Can it be taught? Or is empathy something some people are born with and others are not.
Maud welcomes Ingrid Massey, Chief People Officer at CBRE Australia, to tackle these questions and more, seeking the answers in Massey’s own career which took her from advertising to being a senior HR executive with a global remit.
Together they chart out the difference between sympathy and empathy. They explore whether empathy exists on a spectrum, share approaches for building empa...
2024-10-0339 minMentoring UnlockedS1 Ep 2 - Justin Clarke, Executive CoachIs what you think you want, worth wanting? Tough questions like this could revolutionise your life or the life of those you mentor --but they've got to be asked in the right context and by the right person. Luckily there's help aplenty in this episode of Mentoring Unlocked.
Maud sits down with Justin Clark, a legend in the executive coaching and technology space to unpack three decades of experience at the upper echelons of human enablement. Get ready for a master class in the art of mentoring and the joy of giving back and potent lessons like:
2024-10-0331 minMentoring UnlockedS1 Ep 1 - Jonathan Englert, Founder Andiron GroupWhat does it take to go from dreams of writing a book to actually becoming a published author? Is there one secret that could make this journey not only possible, but much easier? Maud learns the answer is a resounding yes --and it begins with understanding the difference between a role model and a mentor.
In this inaugural episode of Mentoring Unlocked, we sit down with book author and technology communicator, Jonathan Englert, for a wide-ranging heart-to-heart about some hard won lessons from the writing life.
From early misfires in finding a mentor to the...
2024-10-0338 min