Magical Learning Podcast

Are you in a lot of meetings that suck the life out of you? How can you make a meeting something that the team is looking forward to attending?

In today’s fun chat, we talk to the awesome Paul McGregor. Paul is a speaker, author and facilitator who loves to start with questions, and use them to find answers. In today’s chat, Paul breaks down his recipes for much better settings, how to make sure everyone in your meeting is feeling heard, and how to make meetings that should be emails… well, emails.

You can reach out to Paul here:

https://paulmcgregor.co.nz/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/paul-mcgregor/

Chapters

00:45 Introduction and Check-In

04:50 Introduction of Guest: Paul McGregor

06:25 Why Do We Have Meetings?

08:00 Simple Ways to Make Meetings Better

11:00 Tactics for Running Effective Meetings

15:00 Unorthodox Approaches to Meetings

26:00 Signs of Unsafe Meetings

31:20 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

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/128QgGOlt293SnJkqN1w6e?si=805eef704962447b

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb70j5K0EE1DLlCLCvqdsVQ?

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Were 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 You Lead Here: https://ritacincotta.com/you-are-how-you-lead/

You can find Rita here:

https://ritacincotta.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-cincotta-80a1263/

Rita mentioned Peter Attia: https://peterattiamd.com/

Chapters

00:00 Team Check-In and Travel Plans

04:50 Deliberate Leadership: Leading with Intention

21:00 The Impact of Deliberate Leadership on Engagement and Team Performance

23:45 Attributes and Signs of Deliberate Leadership

27:00 Practical Exercises for Becoming a Better Leader

33:30 Applying Deliberate Leadership in Everyday Life

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/128QgGOlt293SnJkqN1w6e?si=805eef704962447b

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb70j5K0EE1DLlCLCvqdsVQ?

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How do you keep your energy levels up? How do you keep yourself from burning out?

In today's hilarious podcast, the team discusses their recent activities and experiences, highlighting the importance of managing energy levels. They explore the factors that affect energy, such as sleep, mindset, and life's demands.

The conversation delves into tips for better energy management, including focus, environment, and self-awareness. The chat covers various tips and strategies for employees and employers to better manage their energy. It emphasizes the importance of taking breaks, setting boundaries, working with your body clock, finding joy in work, and being mindful of energy levels. The discussion also touches on the significance of self-care, delegation, and the need to cut oneself some slack. The conversation concludes with a lighthearted moment celebrating International Hug An Earthworm Day.

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/128QgGOlt293SnJkqN1w6e?si=805eef704962447b

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!

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb70j5K0EE1DLlCLCvqdsVQ?

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With the rise of AI and changing work environments, many businesses have to pivot. But what does that look like and how can you do it so that your business grows.

Summary

In this episode, the team discusses the topic of pivoting in business. They share personal examples of pivots they have made in their careers and discuss the importance of adapting to change. They also mention some examples of businesses that have successfully pivoted. The conversation explores examples of businesses that have successfully pivoted and discusses strategies for businesses to think about pivoting better. Examples include Magical Learning, a business that pivoted during COVID by offering online learning, and Le Bistro, a restaurant that started offering cook-at-home meals. Other examples include Nintendo, which pivoted from playing cards to toys and then to gaming consoles, and Yamaha, a company that has successfully pivoted across various industries. The key takeaways include revisiting the purpose of the organization, being comfortable with risk and failure, experimenting with new ideas, and embracing change.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

04:26 The Season of Autumn and Pivoting in Business

05:25 Personal Examples of Successful Pivots

09:15 The Importance of Pivoting in Business and Career

11:49 Lessons from Businesses that Have Successfully Pivoted

18:43 Examples of Successful Business Pivots

24:03 Nintendo: Pivoting from Playing Cards to Gaming Consoles

27:03 Yamaha: Pivoting Across Industries

31:43 Strategies for Better Pivoting

Mentioned was Les Bistronomes, the bistro in Canberra. Here is it's website: https://www.lesbistronomes.net/

Long Track from Jugiong was also mentioned: https://www.longtrackpantry.com.au/

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/128QgGOlt293SnJkqN1w6e?si=805eef704962447b

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!

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magicallearning/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb70j5K0EE1DLlCLCvqdsVQ?

Have a Magical day!

We have all had first jobs, and often, they have nothing to do with our future career. However, that doesn't mean they aren't full of amazing lessons we can carry on into our lives.

In today's reflections episode, the team laughs and learns about each other's first jobs and what they learnt. From paper rounds and picking garlic to Hog's Breath Cafe and Mexican takeaway, this conversation was a blast from beginning to end.

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/128QgGOlt293SnJkqN1w6e?si=805eef704962447b

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: https://www.instagram.com/magical_learning/

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magicallearning/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb70j5K0EE1DLlCLCvqdsVQ?

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How do we make our workplaces a great place for women to feel empowered? How can empowering women make everyon feel empowered?

On todays amazing episode, we talk to the fabulous Emma McQueen. Emma is an amazing coach with an electric energy that breaks down not only how to create an amazing workplace where everyone feels empowered, but also why she is so passionate about this. Emma also talks about how men can empower their co-workers, friends and partners to support them and make a better world.

If you want to reach out to Emma:

https://emmamcqueen.com.au/ (you can sign up for her events here)

https://www.instagram.com/emmarmcqueen/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmamcqueen/

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/128QgGOlt293SnJkqN1w6e?si=805eef704962447b

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!

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb70j5K0EE1DLlCLCvqdsVQ?

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Could your sales skills be better? How can you become a sales leader, and what does that really look like?

In today's episode, we are joined by returning guest Anna Glynn to talk about her new book STRONG: How the best sales leaders engage, achieve, and thrive. She talks about her journey around sales, how to learn more sales skills if you are a freelancer, and what the influence of positive psychology has on sales.

If you want to check out the book, you can get your copy here: https://annaglynn.com.au/book/

If you want to get in touch with Anna:

https://annaglynn.com.au/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-glynn-mapp-0797b639/

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/128QgGOlt293SnJkqN1w6e?si=805eef704962447b

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!

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magicallearning/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb70j5K0EE1DLlCLCvqdsVQ?

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It's our big 200th episode today and we couldn't think of a better way to bring it in than a chat on the topic of legacy.

How do you create a legacy you can be proud of? What does it mean to leave a legacy that doesn't involve work?

Today we are joined by Josh Comrie to discuss this and more. With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investor and advisor, Josh has accumulated inside knowledge into what makes a business successful.

His core competencies are: wealth creation, strategy, fundraising, mindset, sales, marketing, team building and recruitment, balance and leading a full life.

In this episode, the team breaks down what legacy can look like. They discuss why legacy is important, what people should consider when creating their own legacy, and how to maintain a balanced and meaningful life after letting go of a business. The conversation touches on topics such as purpose, values, impact, relationships, spirituality, community, creativity, and growth. In this conversation, Josh and Jez discuss the concept of leaving a legacy and how to create a meaningful one. They explore topics such as the importance of purpose, the paradox of uniqueness, and the role of service in leaving a legacy. They also discuss how to be helpful to others while fulfilling one's own legacy and how to help children think about their own legacies. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the harm of not creating a legacy and how to change one's legacy if desired.

To find out more about Josh:

https://www.joshcomrie.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcomrie/

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/128QgGOlt293SnJkqN1w6e?si=805eef704962447b

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: https://www.instagram.com/magical_learning/

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magicallearning/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb70j5K0EE1DLlCLCvqdsVQ?

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What is the best way to to create a good ecosystem for leaders? What can leaders do to create a good ecosystem for themselves?

In this episode of the Magical Learning Podcast, Dr. Paige Williams discusses her new book, The Leaders Ecosystem, and explores various topics related to leadership and personal growth. The conversation covers themes such as creating anti-fragile teams, leading with love, and breaking out of the cycle of resilience. Dr. Paige emphasizes the importance of clarity of expectations, support, and encouragement in leading millennials effectively. The episode concludes with a discussion on assuming positive intent and making big ideas digestible and useful for leaders.

If you want to reach out to Dr Paige:

https://drpaige.au/

And if you want a copy of the new book "The Leader's Ecosystem":

https://drpaige.au/books/

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/128QgGOlt293SnJkqN1w6e?si=805eef704962447b

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: https://www.instagram.com/magical_learning/

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magicallearning/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb70j5K0EE1DLlCLCvqdsVQ?

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Did you know that 2/3rds of workers are passively disengaged? And that this has an effective loss of billions in the Australian economy?

Well, time to change all of that. In today's amazing interview, we chat with Cherie Mylordis about how to fix this problem. Cherie is a work futurist, executive advisor and speaker on future-fit organisations, certified leadership, transformation and innovation coach, and creator of Nextgenify Leadership.  In this conversation, Cherie Mylordis discusses the topic of employee engagement and the concept of 'quiet quitting'. She explains that quiet quitting refers to employees who show up for work but are not fully engaged or passionate about their work. She emphasizes the importance of purpose in the workplace and how it can drive employee engagement. Cherie also highlights the need for leaders to shift their strategies and focus on bold transformation to create a more meaningful and impactful workplace culture. She provides practical steps for individuals stuck in a disengaged workplace to begin making a change, such as uncovering their personal purpose and aligning it with the organization's purpose.

If you want to reach out to Cherie:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherie-mylordis/

https://nextgenify.com/

And if you want to hear Danette and Cherie chat more about the future of work, listen to this other conversation they have shared together: https://open.spotify.com/episode/48Twtq9xdaZcOktKBH9Stc?si=voyTEbBsRL2ycRl7npqaWA

00:00 Introduction and Check-In

07:28 Question from Danette: Cheri's Experience at the Sydney Olympics

29:54 Steps to Make a Change in a Disengaged Workplace

38:20 The Power of Purpose in Transforming Workplace Culture

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/128QgGOlt293SnJkqN1w6e?si=805eef704962447b

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!

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magicallearning/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb70j5K0EE1DLlCLCvqdsVQ?

Have a Magical day!