Magical Learning Podcast

In this episode of the Magical Learning Podcast, our Director of Learning and author Danette Fenton-Menzies speaks with author Louise Gilbert about her journey from corporate leadership to writing her book 'Make Work Work for You'. Louise is a change management coach and social wellbeing expert, who also works as a speaker and consultant

In this conversation, Danette and Louise discuss the importance of combining growth, performance, and wellbeing in leadership, the challenges of hybrid work, and the need for systemic change to support neurodiversity in the workplace. Louise emphasizes the role of leaders in creating environments that foster growth and the significance of peer coaching. The conversation highlights the necessity of redesigning organizational practices to better accommodate diverse needs and improve overall employee experience.

To grab a copy of Louise's book:

https://louise-gilbert.com/book/

And to reach out to Louise:

https://louise-gilbert.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-gilbert/

Chapters

00:00 Celebrating Milestones and New Beginnings

02:50 The Journey Behind 'Make Work Work for You'

06:07 The Three Petals of Excellence Model

08:48 Leadership Blind Spots and Missed Opportunities

12:05 Navigating Hybrid Work Challenges

14:56 The Importance of Systemic Change for Neurodiversity

24:01 Redesigning Work for the Future

All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present.

What comes to mind when you think of Four Pillars Gin? Maybe it is the fact it has won International Gin Producer of the Year for the past 3 years? Maybe it's the unique branding? Maybe it's that refreshing taste?

In today’s awesome Author Corner, our resident author and Director of Learning Danette Fenton-Menzies chats with author, entrepreneur and recruitment expert Richard Triggs. He is on to talk about his new book Winning the War for Talent: How to Attract and Retain Top Performers.

In this awesome conversation, Richard Triggs shares his unique journey from aspiring rock star to successful recruitment consultant and author. He discusses the importance of understanding the job market, effective interviewing techniques, and the role of AI in recruitment. Richard emphasizes the need for organizations to balance love and accountability in leadership while fostering a culture of performance. He also highlights the significance of clear communication and relationships in achieving organizational success.

To find out more about Richard or to get in contact:

https://www.areteexecutive.com.au/team/richard-triggs/

To grab a copy of Winning the War for Talent: How to Attract and Retain Top Performers:

https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B00WDLOFGY

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Richard Triggs and His Journey

02:55 Career Transition: From Music to Recruitment

06:14 Books and Insights on Job Market Dynamics

09:06 The Impact of AI on Recruitment

11:55 Effective Interviewing Techniques

18:09 Understanding Organizational Culture and Performance

30:03 Balancing Love and Accountability in Leadership

45:00 Performance Management Frameworks for Success

All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present.

As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message.

Listen to/watch this podcast here: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/128QgGO..⁠.

To find out more about our free content, sign-up for future webinars as well as our other services, go to ⁠https://magicallearning.com/⁠ and sign up!

You can also find us on our socials: 

Instagram: / magical_learning 

Facebook: / magicallearningteam 

Linkedin: / magicallearning 

Youtube: / @magicallearning 

Have a Magical week!

Did you know that 60% of workers are disengaged? What does that mean for companies trying to get the best out of their staff?

In this Author Corner, our resident author and Director of Learning chats with fellow author Shivani Gupta about her book Getting Your People to Step Up. Shivani is an award winning entrepreneur, speaker, coach and author and is obsessed with Passion, People and Performance.

Danette and Shivani discuss the challenges of managing people, the importance of attracting passionate employees, creating a positive work environment, and the significance of feedback and coaching in leadership. Shivani shares her journey as an entrepreneur and offers practical insights for business leaders on how to retain talent and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.

To reach out to Shivani:

https://www.askshivani.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/askshivani/?originalSubdomain=au

And to grab a copy of Getting Your People to Step Up

https://www.askshivani.com/books

And to listen to Shivani’s awesome podcast:

https://www.askshivani.com/podcast

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Shivani Gupta and Her Book

04:12 The Journey of an Entrepreneur

08:01 Attracting Passionate People

11:49 Creating a Positive Work Environment

15:55 The Importance of Feedback and Coaching

20:11 Resources and Final Thoughts

All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present.

As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message.

Listen to/watch this podcast here: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/128QgGO..⁠.

To find out more about our free content, sign-up for future webinars as well as our other services, go to ⁠https://magicallearning.com/⁠ and sign up!

You can also find us on our socials: 

Instagram: / magical_learning 

Facebook: / magicallearningteam 

Linkedin: / magicallearning 

Youtube: / @magicallearning 

Have a Magical week!

Welcome to the hilarious new type of episode: the concept sandbox. Here we will be having two simultaneous conversations, and each one will shed unique light on the other.

Our two conversations today are

And interestingly, we will be doing it through the lens of Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th Movies. Do you want to see how it all comes together, and how many laughs and insights we can have along the way. Do you want to know how these two conversations overlap, and how Jason is going to choose between these two leader? Tune in to find out

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Team Check-In

02:51 Concept Sandbox: Exploring Problems in Unique Contexts

06:00 Art and Business: Foundational Skills and Experimentation

12:00 Leadership Qualities: Balancing People Skills and Numbers

18:10 Modern Examples of Art and Business Overlap

24:01 Historical Perspectives on Art and Advertising

30:11 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present.

As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message.

Listen to/watch this podcast here: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/128QgGO..⁠.

To find out more about our free content, sign-up for future webinars as well as our other services, go to ⁠https://magicallearning.com/⁠ and sign up!

You can also find us on our socials: 

Instagram: / magical_learning 

Facebook: / magicallearningteam 

Linkedin: / magicallearning 

Youtube: / @magicallearning 

Have a Magical week!

What would you do if you were flying a plane, and all of a sudden the engine caught on fire?

https://www.aculturalleadership.com/

Why is it that work and fun sometimes feel like they are mutually exclusive? How do we make them the same thing?

In today's chat, the regular team jumps on to chat about their experience of where work meets fun, and what they have seen that makes fun more available in the workplace. They also chat about why adding a ping pong table and bean bags can actually be a negative thing.

All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present.

Today's epic Author Corner is with the amazing Michelle Gibbings. Michelle is an author, keynote speaker, facilitator, mentor and workplace expert who has an amazing instinct for fun and effectiveness.

We all want our brand to stand out from the crowd. But why is that sometimes too scary for us to do, and what is the cost of not standing out at all?

Well today the team was lucky enough to be joined by the awesome strategy coach, keynote speaker and bestselling author David Fish to break it all down.

David talks about why Red Bull is so good at its branding (and how it has never had to use the word "energy"), why we have more love in our heart for QANTAS than REX, and what some of our bigger telecommunication companies are doing wrong with their current campaigns. Fishy also gives you tips on how to make your brand feel authentic, and why being too broad is a massive problem.

If you want to find out more about David Fish:

https://www.davidfish.com.au/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-fish-fishy/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Check-In

04:36 Guest Introduction: David Fish's Background and Expertise

08:37 Question 1: Examples of Companies that Stand Out and Stand Apart

13:16 Question 2: Importance of Telling Your Unique Story as a Business

16:00 Question 3: Importance of Awareness and Agility in Business

21:40 Question 4: How Good Businesses Show Up in the World

24:35 Unpacking the Value Proposition and Positioning of Your Business

26:26 Knowing Your Target Audience and Solving Their Problems

31:35 Avoiding Common Marketing Mistakes

40:12 Having Fun with the Strategy of Your Business

All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present.

Instagram: / magical_learning

Have a Magical week!