In this 1-on-1 episode of the Magical Learning Podcast, Director of Learning at Magical Learning Danette Fenton-Menzies interviews Dr. Filipa Bellette, co-founder of Holistic Health Practice Chris and Filly Functional Medicine, about her book 'Ending Body Burnout'.

Filipa shares her personal journey of experiencing burnout and how she found healing through a holistic approach. The conversation covers the three main body systems that are affected by burnout: the neuroendocrine system, the gastrointestinal system, and the detoxification system. Filipa emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of burnout, including deep unconscious core beliefs and past traumas. She also discusses ways to boost performance and find work-life balance to prevent burnout.

To fid out more/ get in contact with Filipa:

https://www.chrisandfilly.fm/

https://www.chrisandfilly.fm/book

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Magical Learning Podcast and Guest Introduction

01:26 Philippa Bellet's Journey and the Importance of Ending Body Burnout

04:22 The Three Body Systems Affected by Burnout

06:00 Addressing Root Causes: Deep Unconscious Core Beliefs and Past Traumas

10:03 Boosting Performance: Alignment with Purpose and Self-Permission

12:25 Finding Work-Life Balance: Prioritizing Well-Being

19:25 Healing from Burnout: A Holistic Approach

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 we are beyond excited to have John Mattone on the podcast. John is not only known for being a bestselling author, the world's top executive coach 5 out of the last 6 years (globalgurus.org), and founder of John Mattone Global (of which Magical Learning is a partner), but also being someone that Steve Jobs has credited as writing a book that influenced him while he was at Apple.

You've heard of a school of fish, but have you ever wanted to go to school to learn about FISH (Fulfilment, Inspiration, Success, and Happiness)? And how can you use those four words to monitor your life?

Today, the team is talking on Danette's birthday to Christopher Miller. Christopher is a strengths -based business coach, author and now question card deck maker. He is the author of the amazing book Finding FISH in a Strengths-Based Practice: Fulfilment, Inspiration, Success, and Happiness in a Life Well-Lived, and the question based card deck: Let’s Talk Love Card Deck

The conversation explores the concept of a strength-based practice and how it can lead to fulfilment, inspiration, success, and happiness. Christopher shares his personal journey and how he used the fish philosophy to navigate through grief and find hope. The discussion also touches on Christopher's card deck, 'Let's Talk Love,' which facilitates meaningful conversations about love in various contexts. The episode concludes with tips on picking oneself up in times of darkness and a preview of Christopher's upcoming book on living a life of love.

To find out more about Christopher:

https://christopher-miller.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismiller95/

To attend our public workshops, take a look at this page: https://www.magicallearning.com/training-and-facilitation

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Check-In

04:12 Christopher's Journey: From Pharmaceutical Management to Coaching

05:47 The Fish Philosophy and Finding Fish

12:07 Let's Talk Love: A Card Deck for Meaningful Conversations

15:13 Building a Strength-Based Practice for Fulfillment, Inspiration, Success, and Happiness

22:34 Tips for Picking Yourself Up in Times of Darkness

28:05 Living a Life of Love: Christopher's Upcoming Book

29:09 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Christopher

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 we have a special one-on-one conversation between Danette and Leah Mether talkign about why "soft skills" are actually hard skills to master.

Leah is a communication specialist and author, discusses the importance of soft skills in leadership and work life. She provides practical tips on how to disagree with respect without attacking others and emphasizes the need for emotional regulation and curiosity. Leah also highlights the significance of setting clear expectations as a leader and holding people accountable. She encourages leaders to be self-aware and open-minded, and employees to be receptive to feedback. Finally, Leah emphasizes the importance of knowing what kind of leader you want to be and aligning your behavior with that vision.

To find out more about Leah:

https://www.leahmether.com.au/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeOj0H_bslyvsMTsYU389vQ

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

https://www.instagram.com/leahmetherspeaker/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:06 The Importance of Soft Skills

05:57 Disagreeing with Respect

09:04 Setting Clear Expectations

11:53 The Role of Self-Awareness

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?

Have a Magical day!

How can people best utilise their enthusiasm to guide their career?

In this episode of the Magical Learning Podcast, the team interviews Marcel Kuhn, a Swiss keynote speaker and expert in leading transformation. The conversation revolves around the topics of following intuition and enthusiasm in the workplace.

Marcel emphasizes the importance of creating an environment that encourages collaboration, co-creation, and creativity. He suggests that leaders should let go of control and ego, and instead focus on creating a vision that is aligned with the dreams and values of the team.

Marcel also shares his personal journey of following his intuition and enthusiasm, and provides tips for maintaining enthusiasm throughout a project. The conversation concludes with a discussion on balancing enthusiasm in the workplace and the power of being human in the age of AI.

For more on Marcel:

https://geni.us/UnthinkableBook

https://www.linkedin.com/in/master-of-unthinkable/

Chapters

00:30 Introduction and Updates

06:00 Topic Introduction: Following Intuition and Enthusiasm

08:06 Obstacles to Creating an Environment for Intuition and Enthusiasm

11:38 Differentiating Intuition and Enthusiasm from Easy or Comfortable Decisions

13:57 Creating a Workplace Culture that Encourages Intuition and Enthusiasm

22:00 Balancing Enthusiasm in the Workplace

25:13 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

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?

Have a Magical day!

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

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!

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

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?

Have a Magical day!

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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Have a Magical day!

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!