It's family time!

James and Kieran chat with James' Cousin, Danae Bentley about navigating change - both change that is chosen and change that is thrust upon you by a global pandemic, family tragedy and the world of business.

From Melbourne, Australia to South Africa and then finding herself as a new mum in New York at the start of the Pandemic in early 2020, Danae has had plenty of change to navigate. Her story is an inspiring one and has great insight into how we can make decisions about which risks to take.

He heads up leadership development at a large resource company and we can confirm his name is Scott (we're pretty sure).

Whatever his real name is, he shares his leadership journey and how being an engineer has provided the pathway to where he is now, creating leadership development for the whole organisation.

Scott's generous mindset creates serious value wherever he is, and he truly makes people better.

Scotts Reading suggestions:

Power - Jeffrey Pfeffer

Leadership BS - Jeffrey Pfeffer

Having been given the illustrious title of ‘someone that James could work for’, which is saying something, Shelley is probably one of the best leaders in Perth, but unfortunately is currently not in Perth.

Shelly has a background in chemicals and oil and gas, she has a history of starting with an organisation and being quickly promoted. Often, referred to as 'mum', one of the standouts about Shelley is that she flourishes in areas where she is not an expert, but genuinely cares for her people and is a very quick learner. 

It was an honour to have her on the podcast...

Other episodes Shelley refers to:

Chris Holloway (Because Shelley has been Chris's work 'mum').

Ryan Oostryck

Shelley strongly recommends the Ignite Program from Lead Different

Shelley's Book Recommendation:

Drive - Daniel H Pink

An experiment with 2 friends this week!

James and Kieran chat with Bethan & Alex who are intelligent, savvy women, that think uniquely about culture and leadership in the workforce. They help answer questions like, 

What does an engaged workforce look like?

What is the future of the workforce?

What is the role of your work community/friends?

Open office plan anyone?

Connect with Bethan and Alex:

Bethan Winn

Email

LinkedIn

Instagram

Alex Bakowski

LinkedIn

The Lead Different Podcast is brought you by Opportunity International Australia

From the south eastern suburbs of Perth, to working under one of the most influential leaders in the State. Chris's journey has been extraordinary, and it has really only just started. But his talent would have been left untapped if not for three key women in his life. Each one helped him discovery his identity as an Indigenous Australian. 

James and Kieran chat with Chris Holloway about what it means to be an Indigenous Australian who doesn't look like an Indigenous Australian. 

In season 2 of an Experiment with Friends, James and Kieran talk with Janey Owen as she generously shares about her journey as a women who happens to be transgender. 

Most people in the news reading world have heard of Ryan. For a short period of time he was one of the most famous people on the planet. Ryan shares with Kieran and James what self leadership looks like in the most devastating of circumstances.

Links to Ryan’s Suggestions

Any ordinary day – Leigh Sales https://www.amazon.com.au/Any-Ordinary-Day-Blindsides-Resilience-ebook/dp/B07DVDZ7RX

Happiness Co - https://happinessco.org/

Ignite Group - http://www.leaddifferent.org/ignite

Ryan encourages you to donate to your local emergency services department.

Lead Different Founder, James Bryant is the special guest on his own podcast this week.

James has sat under the leadership of some of the most influential people in the world, learning from and living with them.

But it wasn’t until he was arrested and put on trial that his growth journey really began.

Join Kieran Johnson’s chat with James and find out where Lead Different came from, the biggest risk James took that didn’t work out and the one thing he thinks the world needs to hear…this week.

What James is consuming:

Tim Ferriss interview with Michael Schur - https://tim.blog/2022/01/19/michael-schur/

The Good Place - https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80113701

Connect with James:

[email protected]

www.leaddifferent.org

www.ignitegroups.org

James Bryant and Kieran Johnson speak with CEO and Executive Coach, Suzzanne Laidlaw. 

With a vast amount of business experience as a business owner, now as a business coach, Suzzanne finds purpose in helping people create a better life for themselves. But it is not her business acumen which brings the greatest value. 

A house fire, a severely injured husband, a new baby, a new business, a terminal illness and financial collapse. She has experienced it all and then some, but has used it to create a deliberate future.

Book Recommendations from Suzzanne:

Don't Look Back - David Bussau - https://www.amazon.com.au/Dont-Look-Back-abandoned-champion/dp/1741143950

Leaders Eat Last - Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.com.au/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others-ebook/dp/B00DGZKQM8

Suzzanne's Book - What's Your Plan - https://www.whatsyourplanbook.com.au/

Suzzanne's Website - www.suzzannelaidlaw.com.au

James Bryant and Kieran Johnson speak with Australian Basketball legend, Mark Nash.

Mark is the Founder and Director of Swisherr Hoops Academy, and the head coach of the Hobart Chargers Women's Team.

Having experienced success in a number of different teams across Australia, Mark has gained insight into what makes teams work well, how to excel when no one expects you to and how the superstar players may not make the best team mates.

Book recommendation from Mark Nash - Shoe Dog by Phil Knight - https://www.amazon.com.au/Shoe-Dog-Memoir-Creator-Nike-ebook/dp/B0176M1A44

Swisherr Hoops Academy - https://www.swisherr.com/

https://www.facebook.com/SwisherrHoops

https://www.instagram.com/swisherrhoops/

www.leaddifferent.org