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The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe Deliberate Leader Podcast: Deliberate Leader Mindset with Anna Tsikouris๐ In this episode of ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐, we are joined by ๐๐ป๐ป๐ฎ ๐ง๐๐ถ๐ธ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice-President at Monash University.With a global career spanning top-tier institutions and industries, Anna brings deep insight into leadership, finance, and strategic impact especially within complex and evolving environments like higher education.Todayโs conversation centres around self-awareness and impact, particularly in the context of womenโs leadership developmentโbeyond the usual metrics of pipelines and quotas.โจ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ๐โ๐น๐น ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฒ:1๏ธโฃ How to elevate your leadership impact through self-awareness2๏ธโฃ Why going beyond the pipeline matters in womenโs leadership3๏ธโฃ The real outcomes to look for after leadership programs4๏ธโฃ Navigating career transitions and growth across sectors5๏ธโฃ Insights from Annaโs own journey from global roles to leading change in Australian universities๐ง This episode is a must-l...2025-08-0546 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe Deliberate Leader Podcast: When we focus on elevating leadership impact, we improve talent pipelines.๐ฃ๏ธ In this episode of ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐, weโre diving into the real impact of womenโs leadership development โ beyond pipelines, beyond quotas, and beyond check-the-box targets.This episode unpacks the deeper value of leadership programs: not just who gets in, but what they get out. Are they progressing? Shifting careers? Being promoted? Earning more? It's about understanding the ripple effect on the person, not just the numbers.๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ๐โ๐น๐น ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฒ:๐ฏ Why self-awareness is key to elevating your leadership impact๐ฏ Whatโs often missing in traditional womenโs leadership development programs๐ฏ How to move beyond quotas and into meaningful growth๐ฏ Real markers of success: promotions, industry shifts, and personal impact๐ฏ Ways to measure value beyond just attending a program๐๏ธ ๐ง๐๐ป๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ผ ๐ฒ๐
๐ฝ๐น๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ต๐ผ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ณ-๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ2025-07-2226 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe Deliberate Leader Podcast: Performance - What You Need to Know to Get The Best Out of Your Team๐ฅIn this episode of ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐, we wrap up our three-part series by diving deep into ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ค๐ง๐ข๐๐ฃ๐๐ and this one's not to be missed!We explore the big levers that drive real, lasting impact: connection, empathy, goal setting, capability development, feedback, and decision-making. Whether you're gearing up for performance reviews or simply want to make performance a natural part of everyday conversations, this episode is packed with practical insights.๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐โ๐น๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป:โ
How to build performance conversations around empathy and connectionโ
Ways to set meaningful goals that motivate and align your teamโ
Strategies to develop individual and team capability over timeโ
How to make feedback a regular, constructive part of your cultureโ
Why decision-making plays a critical role in driving high performanceIf youโve...2025-07-0139 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe Deliberate Leader Podcast: All the things you need to know to lead like a coach๐ฃ In this episode of ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐, we unpack what it really means to lead like a coach. ๐ฌ ๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ฅ๐ค๐ฌ๐๐ง๐๐ช๐ก ๐ฆ๐ช๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ inspired by a leader weโre currently working withโsomeone whoโs actively exploring how to lead more effectively through a coaching lens.๐ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐โ๐น๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป:๐ก The four essential questions to ask when shifting into a coaching leadership style๐ก How to use the ConnectโAskโCalibrateโSupport model in real conversations๐ก Strategies to build and sustain trust within your team๐ก Techniques for crafting better, more powerful questions๐ก How to use an Empathy Map to understand your teamโs needs and perspectivesโจTune in now and take the next step in your leadership journey #TheDeliberateLeader #DeliberateLeadership #DeliberateTeam #Melbourne #LeadershipDevelopment #EmpoweredLeadership #IntentionalLeadership2025-06-2431 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe Deliberate Leader Podcast: Being Deliberate About Your Relationships๐๏ธ In this episode of ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐, we dive into the heart of leadershipโ๐ง๐๐ก๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ๐จ. From how you relate to yourself, to others, to community and the planet, this episode is a powerful reminder that true leadership starts with connection and belonging.๐ก ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐'๐น๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป:โจHow to shift from self-criticism to self-supportโจWhy understanding others' working styles builds deeper collaborationโจThe art of productive conflict without harming trustโจA surprising definition of collaboration (yes, it involves cookies!)โจHow belonging creates psychological safety and stronger teams๐คThis episode offers a thoughtful and practical conversation to help you take ownership of your relationships โ tune in and start building deeper connections with purpose and compassion.#TheDeliberateLeader #DeliberateLeadership #DeliberateTeam #Melbourne#Rel2025-06-1735 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe Deliberate Leader: Energy needs to be your focusIn this episode of ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐, we explore the often-overlooked but powerful topic of energy โก- where it comes from, how we manage it, and why itโs so closely tied to our internal dialogue. Thereโs no magic fix when it comes to feeling energised. Instead, it comes down to structure, discipline, and the choices we make each day. By tuning into our thoughts and taking ownership of our habits, we can create a steady, sustainable source of energy in our lives.๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐โ๐น๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป:๐ฏ The importance of internal dialogue๐ฏ Where energy really comes from๐ฏ Why structure and discipline matter๐ฏ The power of choice in daily situations๐ฏ How to take control of personal energyThis episode off...2025-06-0343 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe Deliberate Leader Podcast with Bruce Thompson: Hitting the High Notes in LeadershipIn this episode of ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐, we are joined by ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ง๐ต๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐๐ผ๐ป, a globally recognised clinical scientist with over 30 years of experience in respiratory medicine. Known for his pioneering work in pulmonary function and small airway physiology, Professor Thompson has published extensively, including a book on lung function and over 180 peer-reviewed articles. He has led major research projects with over $35.9M AUD in competitive funding and has served as President of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealandโthe first non-medical professional to do so. A respected international leader, he co-chaired the ATS/ERS task force on global lung function standards. In 2022, he was appointed Head of the School of Health Sciences at the University of Melbourne and was named a Member of the Order of Australia fo...2025-05-1351 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe Deliberate Leader Podcast with Duncan Bentley: Value-based LeadershipIn this episode of ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐, we are joined by ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐น๐ฒ๐, Vice-Chancellor and President of Federation University Australia. A transformative leader in regional higher education, Professor Bentley has guided Federation University to focus on the needs of its communities, driving innovation, research, and skills development to support regional economic growth and digital transformation. With extensive experience across Australia's higher education sector and a global reputation as a leading researcher in taxpayer rights, he works closely with government and industry to shape the future of lifelong learning and regional prosperity.๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐โ๐น๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป:โจ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝโจ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐ฎ๐น๐บ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐โจ ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ๐โจ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฃ๐๐ฟ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ-๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐๐น๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐โจ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ป๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟThis episode is full of real impactโtune in now to learn how aligned leadership can calm chaos, build unity, and drive meaningful transformation.#TheDeliberateLeader #DeliberateLeadership#DeliberateTeam #Melbourne#LeadershipCoach #LeadingwithValues #AligningTeams2025-05-0641 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe Deliberate Leader Podcast: Who's in your PAC?In this episode of ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐, we explore the concept of your personal and advisory committeeโyour โPACโ. Whoโs currently in it? Who should be? What unique expertise do they bring, and whatโs still missing? We dive into how intentionally building the right circle of advisors can elevate your leadership, amplify your impact, and help you lead more strategically. ๐๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐โ๐น๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป:๐ก How to identify whoโs already in your inner circle โ and if theyโre the right fit?๐ก Why every leader needs a personal and advisory committee?๐ก What expertise you should seek out to strengthen your PAC?๐ก How to fill gaps strategically to support your goals๐ก The ultimate purpose your committee should serve to maximize your leadership impact.2025-04-2913 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe Deliberate Leader Podcast with Dr. Donna Lyon: Self-Awareness & Trauma-Informed LeadershipIn this episode of ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐, we are joined by ๐๐ฟ. ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ป๐ฎ ๐๐๐ผ๐ป โ Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne, filmmaker, and CEO of Left Write Hook, a survivor-led charity empowering survivors of child sexual abuse and gendered violence through trauma-informed boxing and writing programs.Donnaโs leadership is shaped by trauma-informed practice and driven by a passion for social impact. Sheโs played a pivotal role in transforming Left Write Hook from a grassroots initiative into a registered charity with a research-backed program, an award-winning documentary, and a published book. Her work bridges creativity, advocacy, and healing โ both in education and the not-for-profit space.๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐โ๐น๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป:โจ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐น๐ณ-๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐: How Donnaโs personal journey and healing...2025-04-2246 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe Deliberate Leader Podcast with Dr. Lynette BuoyIn this episode of ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐, we welcome ๐๐ฟ.๐๐๐ป๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ผ๐, CEO of Windermere. Lynetteโs extensive experience spans leadership roles across community services, including CEO positions at the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, The Smith Family, and the Lady Gowrie Child Centre. Her work focuses on improving outcomes for vulnerable children, families, and communities. Lynette holds a PhD in organisational change and is recognised as a leader in the sector. She brings a wealth of knowledge in strategy, policy, and organisational development to the conversation.๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐โ๐น๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป:๐๐๐ด๐ผ-๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐: Leadership thrives in teams with minimal ego, boosting collaboration.๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐. ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐๐: Address disruptive behaviour with coaching or direct action as needed.๐ ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ: Leaders adjust their approach based on the situation, balancing firmness and empathy.๐ ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ ๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐: Empower teams to take ownership and think critically, reducing reliance on senior le2025-04-1534 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe Deliberate Leader Podcast: Our Accountability Group-LiveIn this episode of ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐, we welcome ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ต๐ฎ ๐๐๐ป๐ด-๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐น๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด and ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฎ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ท๐ป, two experts in leadership, wellbeing, and engagement. This is a special one for me, as this is my actual accountability groupโan inspiring circle that keeps me grounded, growing, and aligned.Samantha Jung-Fielding, founder of Happinessence, is a mentor, speaker, and strategist in frequency medicine. A best-selling author and one of New Zealandโs top humorous speakers, she has a background in international sales and later founded Surreyโs largest alternative medicine hub before continuing her work in New Zealand.Maria deBruijn, an author and speaker on workplace engagement, holds a Masterโs in Communications and Technology. Her book, Understood, explores how true engagement stems from everyday interactions. Based in Alberta, she helps leaders turn unders...2025-04-0854 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe Deliberate Leader Podcast with Valentina Coin: Secrets from a Change and Transformation ExpertIn this episode of ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐, Valentina Coin, Co-Founder & Director at Via Technology, shares her bold, actionable insights on systemising success. She helps leaders trust their systems to drive performance, profit, and cultureโunlocking the power of digital transformation and trust in teams and tech.๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ'๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ๐'๐น๐น ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป:โจ How to approach transformational change with intentionality and purposeโจ The importance of the human experience in change managementโจ A simple yet powerful system for change: aligning processes, people, and technology.โจWhy successful transformation relies on balanceโlike a three-legged stoolโจ Actionable insights to create stability and drive lasting impactLearn more about Val at viatechnology.com.au Tune in and watch this episode for valuable insights!#TheDeliberateLeader #DeliberateL2025-04-0139 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe Deliberate Leader Podcast with Glenn Jackson: It's All About TrustIn this episode of ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐, we are joined by Glenn Jackson, Executive General Manager, People and Culture.With 25+ years in people and culture, Glenn has led HR roles at QBE, NAB, PwC, and Queensland Investment Corporation. Holding an MBA, he is passionate about inclusion, high performance, and talent development. At AEMO, he drives programs to foster culture, leadership, and capability for the energy transition.๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐'๐น๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐ง๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฒ:โ
The evolution of leadership over the past decadeโ
How high performance, accountability, trust, and care shape a strong workplace cultureโ
A humanistic approach to leadership and its impact โ
Glennโs role as a custodian of people and cultureโand how he collaborates with his executive team โ
Key leadership insights from AEMO, a leading organization in AustraliaWatch and tune in for valuable2025-03-2551 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe Deliberate Leader Podcast with Claire Gray: A Focus on Thriving LeaderIn this episode of The Deliberate Leader Podcast, Claire Gray, founder of Thriving Culture, shares her expertise in leadership and team dynamics. With experience across Australia and the UK, she helps individuals and organisations unlock their full potential and lead with impact.Here's what you'll learn:๐ How to stay focused and intentional as a leader, even amid distractions and challenges.๐ The importance of exploring strategies to lead with confidence in an ever-changing world.๐ The benefit of unlocking your full potential and empower others through values-driven leadership.๐ Practical take-aways to lead individuals and teams effectively across vario...2025-02-1150 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaWhy Imagination and Curiosity are Key Components of Deliberate LeadershipIn this episode of The Deliberate Leader Podcast, host Rita Cincotta sits down with Dr. Rebecca Sutherns, a high-energy collaborative strategist and world-class facilitator.
With decades of experience advising mission-driven organisations globally, Rebecca shares her insights on how leaders and teams can reshape their goals, and articulate strategy more effectively.
Episode Highlights:
Reimagining Strategy: How tapping into imagination can reshape your approach to leadership.
Adaptability Quotient (AQ): What your preferred pathway to adaptability says about you as a leader.
Hope as a Strategic Asset : Why hope is essential...2024-12-1044 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaBecoming a More Self Aware Deliberate Leader with Maureen KyneIn this episode of The Deliberate Leader Podcast, host Rita Cincotta talks with Maureen Kyne, a workplace behavior expert and author of the upcoming book Upward Bullying.
With over 30 years of experience spanning industries like healthcare, construction, transport, and HR, Maureen discusses how intentional disrespect and undermining behavior impact leadersโand what can be done to address it.
Episode Highlights:
What is Upward Bullying, and why itโs a growing concern for leaders.
Why leaders often avoid addressing toxic behaviorsโand the cost of waiting too long.
How self-a...2024-12-0351 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaHow to Be a More Decisive Leader with Samantha RushIn this episode of The Deliberate Leader Podcast, host Rita Cincotta sits down with decision-making expert Samantha Rush. With her extensive qualifications in HR, Psychology, an MBA, and a near-completed PhD, Samantha brings a wealth of evidence-based insights and real-world leadership experience to the table.
Meet Samantha Rush and her Decision-Making Expertise
Why Leaders Struggle with Decision Paralysis
How to Build Curiosity and Open-Mindedness in Leadership
The Power of Commitment and Adaptability
Avoiding Decision-Making Pitfalls: Samanthaโs Top Doโs
How Structure and Frameworks Improve Decisions
Final Takeaways: Confidence, Clarity, and Conviction
Wh...2024-11-2645 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaBeing A More Adaptive Leader with Suzie ThoravalIs constant change leaving you feeling unsteady as a leader? Discover the power of โadaptive stabilityโ with Suzie Thoraval, who shares how to stay resilient, grounded, and proactiveโeven in the face of uncertainty.
With 25 years of experience across government, corporates, and not-for-profits, Suzie brings a unique blend of strategic insight and practical tools to help leaders transform reactivity into strategic strength and lead with confidence.
Suzie has guided leaders and teams through complex changes beyond their control. Her coaching and workshops empower leaders to embrace resilience, maintain balance, and think long-termโskills that are...2024-11-1933 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaInfinite Leadership with Kylee LeotaFeel like youโre leading on autopilot? Discover how โInfinite Leadershipโ approach โ a fresh approach to self-leadership that empowers you to break free from limiting patterns, step boldly into change, and inspire lasting impact.
This episode, weโre joined by Kylee Leota, founder and Chief Vision Officer of Elements 4 Successโa global organisation dedicated to delivering transformational experiences for individuals, teams, and organisations.
With decades of experience transforming leaders and teams, Kylee reveals how embracing self-awareness, resilience, and a mindset of limitless possibilities can redefine your journey, both personally and professionally.
Discove...2024-11-1244 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaHow to Better Lead your Team with Dr. Desley LodwickMove beyond learning to true development as a leader by focusing on self-awareness, compassion, and new ways of approaching challenges.
In this week's episode, we welcome Dr. Desley Lodwick, a leadership development expert with over 20 years of experience guiding executives, managers, and teams.
Dr. Lodwick explores the importance of adult development and explaining why understanding different perspectives is essential for today's leaders.
#RitaCincotta #DeliberateLeadership #LeadershipCoach
2024-10-3041 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaLeading Deliberately and AdaptivelyIn this week's episode, we are joined by Melanie Marshall, an expert in adaptive leadership and service development.
With 25+ years of experience in Defence, healthcare, IT, and more, Melanie shares how adaptability can help leaders thrive in fast-changing environments. She also dives into how physical and mental strength, honed through body-building and boxing, plays a key role in leadership.
Discover more of Melanieโs expertise and explore her latest book at https://melaniemarshall.com.au/
2024-10-1134 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaHow Leaders Can Elevate their Global Strategic ThinkingIn this week's episode, letโs welcome Sophie Krantz, a global business strategist with over two decades of experience in international trade, investment, and strategic management. Having managed billion-dollar projects in over 20 countries, Sophie helps leaders navigate the complexities of the global market.
For more of Sophieโs insights, check out her articles and books at https://www.sophiekrantz.com/2024-07-0942 min
Magical Learning PodcastDeliberate Leadership (with Rita Cincotta) - Ep. 206Were you looking to become a leader, or was it just kind of something that happened to you? Are you looking to become a great leader?
Well, no matter where you are at in your leadership journey, our returning guest and friend of the podcast Rita Cincotta joined us to discuss this idea of deliberate leadership. Rita has just released a new book called "You Are How You Lead" and this is one of the key areas it examines.
You can pick up a copy of You Are How...2024-06-1442 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaBecome More Feedback FitIn this week's episode, we are joined by Sue Anderson, author of Feedback Fitness. Sue's areas of expertise are in developing a feedback-fit workplace culture that is critical to improving engagement and connection in teams. In this conversation, Sue takes us through her feedback fitness model and the characteristics that support leaders to offer quality feedback.
Show notes:
Here's the pre-sale link for Sue's book.
2024-05-2047 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaDeveloping your Inner BrilliancePersonal Branding - Why do we need one?
Join me in this episode where I speak with brand communication and reputation expert, Ros Weadman. Ros takes us through effective and practical strategies to build your personal brand and how discovering this through your purpose is the ultimate strategy.
You can find out more about Ros, her work and her new book, Inner Brilliance ๐๐ป2024-05-1342 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaWhy your DNA does not define your healthThis week we welcome Alessandra Edwards to The Deliberate Leader Podcast. Alessandra Edwards is a leading expert in the DNA of performance and well-being, dedicated to empowering high-performing leaders to harness their genetics and biology for optimal health and vitality.ย
With over 16 years in the field, she has guided high level leaders across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the US, helping them tap into their genetic blueprint to unlock boundless energy and resilience.ย Working closely with leading CEOs, executives, founders and business owners, Alessandra offers a distinct approach by combining her expertise as a cl...2024-03-2758 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaDeliberate Leadership: Navigating Purpose, Feedback, and AccountabilityIn this conversation, we explore deliberate leaders and deliberate strategy, particularly around purpose, feedback, accountability, self-awareness and perspective.
David Fish is a globally recognised strategist, business leader, best-selling author and record-breaking pilot.
His 30-year career in marketing and advertising saw him rise to become Chief Strategy Officer, and he has worked with and advised some of the world's largest brands as well as global agency networks, tech start-ups and media companies, giving him a deep understanding of what it takes to connect, engage and convince.
But David Fish is more...2024-03-2246 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaWhen Grit Is Not Enough with Dr Kirsten PetersonIn this weekโs episode author and psychologist, Dr Kirsten Peterson talks to us about grit and performance and draws parallels from the sporting world.
Kirstenโs book, โWhen Grit Is Not Enoughโ serves as a great tool for leaders who have been taught that gritting your teeth and getting through despite fears and challenges will serve you well.
Kirsten provides insights about how deliberate leaders can improve their relationship with vulnerability, fear and effort.
Show Notes
When GRIT is Not Enough: Reworking Mindset and Purpose for Easier Effort in Hard Times - Availa...2024-02-2243 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe Deliberate Leader Podcast with Megan BuntineIn this weekโs episode, Rita chats with Megan Buntine, Board and Executive Team Advisor and Executive Coach.ย Megan draws on her extensive experience across a range of sectors to share insights on what she sees exceptional deliberate leaders do. She shares her views on the importance of self-leadership first and also puts out the โ50 coffees challengeโ to anyone who is keen to strategically expand their network.
2024-01-2649 min
Jane Anderson Show PodcastEpisode 88 - Leadership Development Coach, Rita CincottaIn this episode of The Jane Anderson Show, I am ecstatic to have the opportunity to interview one of the most amazing women I know personally, Rita Cincotta.ย Rita is a seasoned professional in leadership development, serving as a facilitator, speaker, coach, author, and non-executive Board Director. ย With over two decades of experience in her career, Rita has led HR teams and held executive positions in Human Resources across various industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, aged care, not for profit, advertising, media, FMCG, e-commerce, and higher education. ย In 2018, Rita established her...2024-01-2434 minThe Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe Importance of Intuition in Leadership
In this episode we speak to Siobhan Mulcahy, Partner at Gadenโs law firm, specialising in Employment Advisory. ย Siobhan discusses how she leverages her intuition to be a more deliberate leader. ย Siobhan also shares insights from a profound learning experience over the last two years and how this has helped to shape how she leads her team.
2023-12-2043 minThe Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaDeliberate Leadership in HealthcareIn this weekโs episode of The Deliberate Leader podcast I am joined by Rhea Mercado. Rhea leads The Intelligent Rebellion, revolutionising organisational structures, and fostering open forums to empower professionals to shape a brighter future. As an exercise physiologist, injury management specialist, and business owner, Rhea grasps the delicate balance between the mission of healthcare and the margin of business. Having experienced occupational burnout herself and witnessing it in her colleagues, Rhea shifted her focus from patients to professionals. Authoring "Compo: A Rehabilitation Consultant's Journeyโ inspired her to establish The Intelligent Rebellion and Threesticks Training and Development, safe spac...2023-11-2946 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaDefining moments that matter in Leadership
This week I am joined by AFL sports star and now CEO, Nick Maxwell.
Nickย Maxwell is the epitome of hard work, persistence &ย โteamโ. After years of knockbacks, he became one of the Australian Football Leagueโs greatest success stories, going from the rookie list to an AFL Premiership Captain, leading the Collingwood Football Club to a drought-breaking flag in 2010.
Maxwell is recognised for his excellent leadership capabilities, becoming a successful Leadership coach with the Melbourne Storm, GWS Giants &ย an advisor to Leaders in business, presenting to and working with companies like Telstra, Barry Plant Real Esta...2023-11-1453 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaHow Leaders can achieve better productivity through hybrid working and the 4-day working weekThis week's episode is all about hybrid working three years post-pandemic. ย We have learned a lot about how to navigate this different way of working, and in this conversation, I had the pleasure of speaking to an expert in this area, Associate Professor John Hopkins.ย
John Hopkins is an Associate Professor of Management from Swinburne University of Technology, and the Founder of WorkFLEX, a Melbourne-based company offering a range of online courses, coaching and training, to help workers and organisations successfully transition to new ways of working.
John has been one of Australiaโs leading expe...2023-10-1042 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe Leadership Lane Podcast featuring Barb Hyman Founder and CEO sapia.aiIn this episode, I had the great pleasure of welcoming Barb Hyman to the show.ย Barb is the Founder and CEO of sapia.ai
We had a great discussion about vulnerabilities and challenges in leadership and how these occurrences helped Barb to shape her own leadership style.ย Barb shares stories of important mentors and leaders who have helped her move through her own leadership lanes.ย We also discussed what the Leader of 2028 look like given the pace of change with AI ( 5 years post recording).ย
Show Notes
Steve Vamos Ted Talk: Digital Disr...2023-10-0432 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaHow to Maintain Your Wellbeing as a LeaderI am joined this week by Ange Fragiacomo. Ange is the Founder of the Conscious Living Hub, and co-author of the Amazon Best Seller, โGoodbye Busy, Hello Happyโ. In this episode we delve into wellbeing, what a leader can do if they feel they are close to burnout and really useful tips on maintaining your wellbeing, especially with the demands of being a leader.ย 2023-08-0840 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita Cincotta"You pay employees to do their job, but they volunteer to do their bestโ - Bill NikolouzakisIn this episode we speak to entrepreneur, Bill Nikolouzakis.ย Bill has led organisations and developed many teams throughout his career.ย We discuss performance, leadership capabilities, how to better manage up, Billโs four core leadership principles and how he incorporates radical honesty and ultimate responsibility as part of his teamโs culture.
2023-07-2755 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe importance of implementing a coaching culture in organisationsWhat a pleasure it was to have Ainsley Johnstone on The Leadership Lane Podcast recently. Ainsley is doing incredible work with her team Think Talent and she shares some gold-star tips on building a great culture, adapting leadership styles, the importance of coaching in leadership, and being aware of your strengths as a leader.
2023-06-2150 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaFeedback ReactionsPart II of our feedback theme, and this week we focus on Feedback Reactions. I discuss what you can you do to minimise or avoid a reaction that does not increase your ability to build trust and connection with the other person. 2023-05-2433 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaWhat's your feedback intention?When communicating feedback, do you think about your intention in delivering the feedback?
If not, this episode provides you with insights into six different feedback intentions that you may be conveying unknowingly to the person you are
providing feedback to.
Maximise your chance for your feedback to be understood by considering your feedback intention.
2023-05-1819 min
Magical Learning PodcastHow to Look After Yourself as a Leader (with Rita Cincotta) - Ep. 150Our 150th podcast! Thank you for joining us on this amazing ride
Today, we have the perfect guest for such an occasion; Rita Cincotta. Rita is an author, speaker, facilitator and executive coach and her focus areas are team and individual performance, leadership development and better ways of working. She also hosts an amazing podcast that you can check out below.
The team talks about how to look after yourself as a leader, what not looking after yourself can do, and how to be less stressed.
You can find out more about Rita...2023-03-1739 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaHow Leaders can use Data Analytics and Insights to Elevate the Performance of their TeamWelcome to this weekโs episode of the Leadership Lane.
I am joined this week by Alex King.ย Alex King is the co-founder of LedgeHR, a rapidly growing data-driven HR technology company all about helping organisations understand their people and build high performing teams.ย In this podcast, Alex and I chat about how leaders can use data analytics and insights to elevate the performance of their team, along with how understanding how personality archetypes can help us develop a greater awareness of ourselves and others.ย ย ย We also look at trends on the horizon for leaders to be aware o...2023-03-0346 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaMaintaining and Creating more Energy in your Leadership Role with Naomi GulinelloWe kick off the 2023 year by welcoming our guest, Naomi Gulinello.ย Naomi is a Wholistic Wellness Coach and in this weekโs episode we have an insightful conversation about maintaining and creating more energy in your leadership role.ย Who wouldnโt want some more of that?! Enjoy2023-02-0137 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaHigh Impact Communications for LeadersHow do you rate your ability to be able to deliver high impact communications? In this episode, we look at factors that can get in the way and a simple model you can use to increase your ability to deliver high impact communications.ย 2022-10-2828 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaHow to be more Adaptable and Aware as a LeaderIn this episode I am joined by Danette Fenton-Menzies.ย Danette is a thought leader in adaptable leadership and the Director of Learning at Magical Learning. In this discussion we explore bouncing back from difficult leadership challenges through a curiosity mindset.ย What questions can we ask that will enable us to see this situation from a different perspective?ย Enjoy!2022-09-0929 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaLeadership Lane with Caelan HuntressJoining me in this episode of The Leadership Lane podcast, is author and thought leader, Caelan Huntress.
Caelan is an expert in marketing, productivity and communications.ย In this discussion, we cover the similarities between leading a team, and influencing a community in marketing.ย We look at bringing play into productivity and performance for a team, and what leaders can do to engage their teams both in a face to face and virtual capacity.
https://caelanhuntress.com/
You can grab a copy of Caelanโs book here: https://marketingyourselfbook.com/?utm_source=caelanhuntress&utm_medi...2022-08-1641 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaManaging Stress in LeadershipIn this episode I chat with Rebecca Max, Founder and General Manager of Infinite Presence.ย Rebecca works with teams and leaders to help them better manage stress and develop mindful leadership practices. She does this by teaching them how to understand their own stress response and provides them with stress management tools such as meditation and mindfulness.ย In addition to this, Rebecca is an accredited Mental health First Aid Instructor.
Rebecca shares many tips in our conversation on how leaders can ensure they are prioritising their mental health and wellbeing and why this is vital to being a...2022-07-2729 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe Leadership Lane with Richenda VermeulenOn this weekโs podcast, Rita interviewed the wonderful Richenda Vermuelen, CEO of ntegrity.
Richenda shares her insights on how her leadership style has evolved, the power in focusing on team development, her meticulous focus on goal setting and why increasing self-awareness is the absolute game changer in elevating your leadership.2022-05-1335 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe 9C's of LeadershipIn this week's podcast I share with you the 9C's of Leadership. ย What they look like and what they don't, how you can tune into them for yourself, and also the impact they have on those around you... colleagues, team members, managers, even your family and friends!
2022-04-2823 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaMoving into the Executive levelThis week's episode covers the common fears that might get in the way of moving up to the executive level, and how a focus on confidence, trust and value can support you in moving across into the Executive lane.
2022-04-0621 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaHappier leaders with Dr Tarryn McCarthyIn this week's episode, Dr Tarryn McCarthy shares how we can become happier leaders by focusing on redefining success. ย ย In this discussion, we challenge strongly held mindsets about success in leadership, and we consider what it would take for us to turn the path to success completely on its head.2022-03-2536 minThe Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe Leadership Lane with Jade LeeJade Lee is a Workplace Engagement expert who is passionate about employee wellbeing and sustained mental health at work. ย Jade's new book, "What my Sherpa taught me about teams - A guide to engagement at work" is all about Jade's experience climbing Mt Everest, and what she learned in observing how the Sherpa (now her husband) consistently engaged and motivated the group of travelers as they made their way up the mountain. ย
2022-03-1837 minThe Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaIn the Leadership Lane with Pina Khalaf and Michelle McCubbin-GannonThis week we have two special guests on the podcast, Pina Khalaf and Michelle McCubbin-Gannon. ย Pina and Michelle are successful award-winning entrepreneurs with a long business history. ย In my interview with them, we discussed their leadership journies and they shared some great insights about how they have developed their own leadership toolkit and how they help their team to achieve this also.2022-03-0326 minThe Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaLeadership Lane with special guest - The Construction Coach - Elinor MosheSpecial Guest, Elinor Moshe joins me this week for a conversation about leadership on the Leadership Lane. ย ย
Elinor Moshe is an ambitious and driven thought leader and dedicated mentor in the construction industry. Her passion to guide, inspire and direct future leaders and industry professionals to construct their career lead to her founding the successful platform, The Construction Coach.
Elinor is also the host of the successful podcast, Constructing You. As a #1 Best Selling Author, Elinor's book Constructing Your Career is one of its kind, for people who want inspirational, practical action and unconventional career in...2022-02-2236 minThe Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaIs it all urgent and important?In this episode, we look at whether everything is really urgent and important. ย We can quite easily make this our default setting. ย How do we avoid it and how can we best utilise one of our most important currencies... time. ย ย 2022-02-1827 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaWhat does Coaching look like in Leadership?Coaching in leadership provides an effective way to build high team performance, trust, connection and authenticity in a team. ย In this week's episode, I talk about what the coaching mode in leadership looks like and how easily it can be implemented.ย
2022-02-1026 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaEnergy is the most important resource to manage as a leaderWelcome back and a happy 2022 to you! ย In this first episode for 2022 we talk about energy. ย What energy are you bringing to your leadership role, what energy do you need to bring, how can you manage your energy and what energy do you need to manage across your leadership lanes? ย 2022-01-2821 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaGoal setting and "Six of the best"In a farewell to 2021, I share with you some goal setting tips to avoid creating guilt lists, and l also share a practice that I was told about this week called "Six of the best" with full attribution to P.A (who I may just ask to be a guest on one of next year's podcasts!)
Happy festive season to you all. ย Thanks so much for your support for this podcast this year, and I look forward to bringing you more next year!
Rita x ย 2021-12-1619 minThe Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaRecommitting to your leadership opportunityIn this episode, I discuss the importance of recommitting to your leadership opportunity. ย Does your opportunity still serve your plan? ย What is your plan? ย Hoiw do you know when you have achieved what you want? ย How does failure play a part in this? ย Lots of questions, and lots of food for thought in this week's podcast. ย Enjoy.2021-12-1014 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaCollaboration in a hybrid working environmentBuilding a team and encouraging collaboration needs consistent focus and practice. It happens when we intentionally work on it. ย This week's podcast is all about how we can continue to build collaboration in our teams in our (here to stay) hybrid working environment.ย 2021-12-0324 minThe Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaDeveloping Confidence and PerformanceIn this podcast, I explore the relationship between building confidence and performance effort. ย This can be applied to you as a leader or to members of your team.2021-11-1124 minThe Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaHow to increase your level of empathy in leadershipEmpathy. We all know we need to demonstrate it. We call it out as being important. Some organisations have it in their values, behaviours and capability frameworks. But what does it look like in leadership?
Organisations that focus on empathy have stronger collaboration, deeper trust, more quality relationships and increased psychological safety. When empathy is abundant there is a deeper desire to seek to understand. ย We care more deeply about people, their needs, their challenges, and how we can support them.
Here is the empathy map that is referenced in this week's podcast.
2021-10-2924 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaBe an Evolution Champion - The real way to manage change in leadershipIn this episode, I talk about change. ย We all need to implement it at some point as leaders, but how can we do it in an easier way? ย 2021-10-2219 minThe Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaLeadership and your Personal PerformanceWhen you're in the leadership lane, your personal performance - that is your performance based on how you take care of your body, mind, heart and soul is fundamental to achieving an elevated level of performance. ย In this week's podcast, I discuss why this is important and what you can start doing right now.
2021-10-1524 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaThe relationship between Trust and ConfidenceIn this episode, I talk about the relationship between trust and confidence. ย The two are inextricably linked. ย They are co-dependent. As one grows the other grows. ย We often seek external validation for trust and internal validation for confidence. ย the reality is that we need both to be seen in almost if not equal measure from our own view and the view of others.ย 2021-10-0822 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaA deeper conversation between introverts and extrovertsIn this episode, I share a deeper conversation that I had the pleasure of facilitating between a group of introverts and a group of extroverts. ย It was authentic, insightful, and revealed so much! ย This group was able to create a deeper connection, they increased their self-awareness and they knocked over lots of myths and stories they had told themselves about the 'other" side. ย Enjoy!2021-09-3021 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaWhat leadership identity are you wearing?In this episode, I talk about leadership identities. ย In particular which ones do we wear and how many do we wear? Do we know if we are wearing the right one and when is it a good time to decide if we need to change?2021-09-1920 min
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita CincottaWelcome to Leadership LaneWelcome to the very first episode of Leadership Lane. ย Now more than ever it is tough to lead. ย Leadership is an esteemed path, but for many, the gloss wears off too quickly. ย So hang out with me every week or so where I aim to make your Leadership Lane, easier and more fulfilling.
2021-09-1204 min