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Rogue L+D Hotshots with Tom BaileyHow to Transform Performance Through Real-World Learning with Leonie RothwellWhat if your organization’s biggest performance issues aren’t due to talent—but bad learning models?Learning isn’t about sitting in classrooms or ticking boxes—it’s about embedding growth into the real, messy challenges of everyday work. In this episode, listeners dive deep into how transformative learning can drive genuine performance change across organizations. You'll discover why traditional models are failing, and why courageous, purpose-driven approaches to development are the future.Leonie Rothwell, co-founder of Encounters and Sprout and a global expert in leadership and organizational performance, shares her bold vision for what learnin...
2025-05-0709 min
Church of the Good Shepherd - Lebanon11-27-2022 - His Story Our StoryIsaiah 11:1-3 Common English Bible 11 A shoot will grow up from the stump of Jesse; a branch will sprout[a] from his roots. 2 The Lord’s spirit will rest upon him, a spirit of wisdom and understanding, a spirit of planning and strength, a spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord. 3 He will delight in fearing the Lord. He won’t judge by appearances, nor decide by hearsay.
2022-11-2721 min
Humanity WorksSeason 2 The Trials and Triumphs of a Trailblazer with Yvonne WeldonIn 2021, Yvonne Weldon made history as the first Aboriginal Australian to be elected to City of Sydney Council. In this conversation with Craig Forman Yvonne talks about the challenges and gifts of growing up amongst struggle and racism, what it means to be a trailblazer, the good and the bad and the personal and historical significance of being named 2022 NSW Aboriginal Woman of the year. Explore Sprouta’s Activation Pack full of free tools and resources to help you drive impact. Go to www.sprouta.com/activateShow Notes:Councillor Yv...
2022-06-2957 minHumanity WorksSeason 2 The Value of Big Picture Thinking in the Australian Tech Industry With Kate Pounder, CEO of TCAThe Tech Council of Australia's (TCA) goal is to have 1 million Australians employed in tech jobs by 2025.In this episode, Craig Forman sits down with TCA CEO Kate Pounder who shares her personal motivation behind making this goal a reality and how the TCA is driving policy shifts that will ultimately make Australia the best place to start and scale a tech company.Explore Sprouta’s Activation Pack full of free tools and resources to help you drive impact. Go to www.sprouta.com/activateListen to this episode no...
2022-06-1356 minHumanity WorksSeason 2 Building a Profit for Purpose Business With Mable CEO and Co-Founder Peter ScuttIn this conversation, Co-Founder and CEO of Mable, Peter Scutt shares his personal catalyst behind bringing his organisation to life to empower people who are ageing, or those with a disability, to customise their own care and support. Craig and Peter take a deep dive into what the term “profit for purpose” means and how tech can drive systemic change and build better solutions.Explore Sprouta’s Activation Pack full of free tools and resources to help you drive impact. Go to www.sprouta.com/activateListen to this...
2022-05-2549 minHumanity WorksSeason 2 Getting to the Heart of Leading High-Stake Deals with Marie-Frederique Romain, AirbusMarie-Frederique Romain is the VP of Sales for the Pacific Region at Airbus and one of the youngest female executives in the aviation industry. In this episode, Craig and MF (as she's known in aviation circles) talk about challenging traditional narratives in the workplace, what it looks like to lead by example, and how she closes high-stake deals by drawing on empathy, vulnerability and compassion. Explore Sprouta’s Activation Pack full of free tools and resources to help you drive impact. Go to www.sprouta.com/activateListen to this epis...
2022-05-0958 minHumanity WorksSeason 2 Aligning Performance and Culture Through Moments That Matter With Cornelius Chang from GrabIn this episode, host Craig Forman speaks with Cornelius Chang Head of People and Organisational Development at Grab, South East Asia's largest ride-hailing and food delivery company. Craig and Cornelius compare notes on their military experience and how it's shaped their views of culture and leadership, and dig into how Grab is using ToMo (Total Motivation) to build a thriving Culture First workplace. Explore Sprouta’s Activation Pack full of free tools and resources to help you drive impact. Go to www.sprouta.com/activateListen to this episo...
2022-03-3154 minHumanity WorksSeason 2 How to Build a Movement, Not Just a Company With Didier ElzingaIn the first episode of Humanity Works Season 2, Craig Forman sits down with Culture Amp Co-Founder and CEO Didier Elzinga to talk about his alternative approach to compensation, how to build a movement and his personal journey striving to build an anti-racist and equitable organisation.Explore Sprouta’s Activation Pack full of free tools and resources to help you drive impact. Go to www.sprouta.com/activateListen to this episode now to discover: What inspired Didier to create Culture Amp, a culture-first company How he landed the role of CEO at...
2022-03-2754 minHumanity WorksHumanity Works Season 2 Launching March 31In Season 2 of Sprouta's Humanity Works podcast, Craig Forman Lead People Scientist from Culture Amp speaks to Executives across APAC who are driving impactful, systemic change.We’ll bring you the stories of the changemakers and firestarters behind the work that’s making a real and important difference. People from organisations like Grab, Culture Amp and Mable. Get ready for Season 2, dropping March 31.
2022-03-1701 minHumanity WorksUnpacking leadership and navigating paradox with Mary LemonisMary Lemonis is the Chief People Officer for REA Group, a leading global digital business, specialising in property. Mary is a passionate and intuitive leadership practitioner and in this episode she draws on more than 25 years People and Culture experience, and unpacks what it takes to be an exceptional leader.Show Notes Above the Line Below the Line - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=313182896393594The Conscious Leadership Diana Champan and Jim DethmerBook Recommendation - Catch 22, Joseph Heller Podcast Recommendation - Peter Crone Mind Architect and Dr Chatterjee Feel Better. Live More.Cr...
2021-07-0753 minHumanity WorksRadically rethinking how we work with Alexandra Schiller and Nicole HercusNicole Hercus and Alexandra Schiller are job-sharing the role of Head of Learning and Organisational Development at BDO, a global accounting management firm. In this episode Nicole and Alexandra unpack what it takes to make job-sharing work from a practical perspective as well as a deeper conversation around trust, sharing power and vulnerability. Show Notes Geert Hofstedt - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pyr-XKQG2CM Hofstedt Insights - https://www.hofstede-insights.com/Craig Forman - Rethinking Masculinity in the Workplace - https://www.cultureamp.com/blog/masculinity-in-the-workplace When things Fall Apart...
2021-06-231h 00Humanity WorksHow to create a culture of safety that drives performance and innovation with Cherry WardCherry Ward is a Senior HR leader for Thiess, the world’s largest mining services provider. As the People and Capability Manager, Cherry looks after 8,000 people in their Asia operations - a huge job that she does with a strong and unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion. In this Episode Craig and Cherry talk about why psychological and physical safety go hand in hand as well as the importance of second chances.SHOW NOTESKartini Day - https://australiaindonesia.com/culture/understanding-kartini/The Turrbal People Traditional Owners and Custodians of Brisbane - ht...
2021-06-0954 minHumanity WorksWhy vulnerability is the key to strong leadership with Adam KingAdam King is a Senior Manager at Amazon Japan looking after Executive Development across the Operations business worldwide. Arriving in Japan 21 years ago Adam fell into a career within the People, Performance and Culture space and never left. Over the years Adam has drawn on three key elements of trust, acceptance and vulnerability to create strong connections and build a thriving career within Japan. In this episode Adam and Craig unpack vulnerability and why it’s so important for strong leadership. SHOW NOTESA Life on Our Planet by Davi...
2021-05-261h 02Humanity WorksHow to build thriving inclusive cultures through deep personal connection with Brigitte FairbankBrigitte Fairbank is the Chief People Officer for the Department of Communities and Justice for the NSW Government. An experienced and compassionate leader herself, Brigitte is passionate about creating deep, personal connections grounded in empathy and trust. In this episode she shares her advice for leaders at all stages of their journey, how to build a culture of inclusivity and belonging and practical ways to support Mental Health and Wellbeing in high pressure organisations. SHOW NOTES Simon Sinek – “Leadership is not a rank, it is a responsibility. Leadership is not about b...
2021-05-1250 minHumanity WorksWhy showing up in leadership is more important than having all the answers with Jac PetersJac Peters is the Head of Leadership and Engagement at Coca-Cola Amatil. She is a well-known industry leader and a passionate Leadership practitioner. In this episode Jac shares her insights and practical ideas for what it means to be a good leader and cultivate a culture of high trust and purpose especially during times of complex social and political change.SHOW NOTESBrene Brown “Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy; and choosing to practice our values rather than simply professing them...
2021-05-1242 minHumanity WorksHumanity Works Season 1 Launching May 13In Season 1 of Humanity Works, through six episodes, Culture Craig explores seven very different journeys of industry leaders working in People, Performance and Culture at Coca-Cola Amatil, BDO, Thiess and more. Get ready for Humanity Works - launching May 13th.
2021-04-2700 min
The Uncharted LeaderDisruption, Growth and Innovation with CoFounders Leonie Rothwell and Marcus WorrallWith the pace of change and evolving nature of work, organizations of all sizes are needing to adapt, learn and grow to survive. While many are struggling with the reinvention of their business models and approach to deliver better outcomes, Co-Founders Leonie Rothwell and Marcus Worrall developed Sprouta - a learning ecosystem that can quickly mobilise solutions that empower their clients to not only survive, but thrive. Marcus is an executive coach with over 20 years working with the world's leading organisations on large-scale high-impact projects. Leonie is a relentless innovator who, over 25 years, has partnered with clients a...
2020-10-1656 min
Embolden25 Blogging Tools And Plugins To Help Your Blog Work Better And Get More ReadersHere is a list of tools and plugins I use on all of my blogs to help make my blog better and make it easier for me to create great content and draw traffic and readers into my blogs. Content Creation Research And Brainstorming Quick Sprout – Quick Sprout is primarily an SEO analysis tool but […]
2015-02-0416 min