In this episode of Not Just Leadership, Dominic de Moura McCarthy is joined by Jonny Kawa, an Australian–Papua New Guinean educator, entrepreneur and emerging leader working at the intersection of technology, ethics and development across the Pacific.

Drawing on a life lived between Australia and Papua New Guinea, Jonny reflects on how culture, education and curiosity have shaped his professional journey. The conversation explores his work through WAKA Systems and South Pacific Futures, where he is helping create conversations around artificial intelligence, digital literacy and the future of leadership in the region.

Not Just Leadership is proudly presented by the Global Institute for Leadership. Each week we bring honest conversations and reflections from people across the globe, because leadership is more than a title, it’s a journey.

After a few months away from the microphone, Dominic de Moura McCarthy returns to Not Just Leadership with a conversation on rest, renewal and the importance of slowing down. In this episode, he reflects on the pressure many people feel to constantly produce, stay busy and keep moving, even when mentally, emotionally or physically exhausted.

Dominic explores how rest has been understood across generations and now in modern society. From the biblical principle of resting on the seventh day to longstanding cultural traditions of slower Sundays and shared family time, this episode unpacks why rhythms of pause and reflection have mattered for centuries.

Blending personal reflection with practical insights, the conversation also looks at the health benefits of rest, the difference between distraction and genuine renewal, and why stepping back can often bring greater clarity, creativity and perspective.

Not Just Leadership is proudly presented by the Global Institute for Leadership. Each week we bring honest conversations and reflections from people across the globe, because leadership is more than a title, it’s a journey.

Leadership is often forged through reinvention. Colombian-born and Australian-based community builder Valeria García joins Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership to explore leadership shaped by migration, service and community.

Valeria reflects on her journey of starting again in a new country and how resilience and community have influenced the way she leads and supports others. From building connections within migrant communities to learning how to lead with purpose, she shares the lessons that have come from navigating changes and challenges with intention.

The Not Just Leadership Podcast is about honest conversations, lessons learned and perspectives from across the globe. Because leadership is more than a title, it’s a journey.

Inspiration often fades quietly. In this episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership reflects on why leaders sometimes need to pause and reconnect with what first moved them.

Through storytelling and reflection, Dominic explores the role of mentors, role models and lived examples in shaping vision and direction. The episode invites listeners to turn inspiration into action.

The Not Just Leadership Podcast is about honest conversations, lessons learned and perspectives from across the globe. Because leadership is more than a title, it’s a journey.

Recorded live from Honiara, Solomon Islands, this episode features a grounded and practical conversation with Steen Siale on leadership, growth and stepping into opportunity. Steen shares with Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership about his journey from the Pacific to studying in Tasmania, Australia, reflecting on the lessons that came from living away from home and learning to adapt in new environments.

The conversation explores Steen’s professional experience across the maritime and aviation sector and how discipline, responsibility and strong foundations have shaped his approach to work and leadership. Drawing on his own path, Steen speaks candidly about the importance of volunteering, developing good habits early and not allowing fear to hold you back from taking initiative.

The Not Just Leadership Podcast is about honest conversations, lessons learned and perspectives from across the globe. Because leadership is more than a title, it’s a journey.

Time influences how we work, lead and measure progress. In this episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership reflects on our relationship with time and the pressure to constantly move faster.

Drawing on experiences across the Pacific, Dominic explores how slowing down sharpens perspective, restores clarity and helps leaders focus on intention rather than urgency or productivity alone.

The Not Just Leadership Podcast is about honest conversations, lessons learned and perspectives from across the globe. Because leadership is more than a title, it’s a journey.

Nauru has twelve tribes, each with its own stories, identity and strength. In this twelfth episode, filmed live from Honiara, Solomon Islands, Eirububwin Tréannah Dabwido joins Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership to share her journey across Nauru and Australia, reflecting on the leadership lessons she’s learned along the way.

Tréannah reflects on emotional discipline, health challenges and grounding leadership in faith and identity. The conversation explores what leadership looks like for young Nauruans today, balancing culture, responsibility and resilience.

The Not Just Leadership Podcast is about honest conversations, lessons learned and perspectives from across the globe. Because leadership is more than a title, it’s a journey.

Mindset quietly shapes leadership outcomes. In this episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership unpacks how a victim mentality limits agency, confidence and growth.

Through reflection and lived experience, Dominic explores the shift from blame to responsibility and what it means to reclaim ownership of your leadership journey. The episode challenges us to move forward with humility and strength.

The Not Just Leadership Podcast is about honest conversations, lessons learned and perspectives from across the globe. Because leadership is more than a title, it’s a journey.

Language shapes connection and connection creates opportunity. Malik Oedin from New Caledonia and Fiolino Sinemoni Mavaetau from Wallis and Futuna join Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership to talk about leadership, communication and global opportunities.

They share the story behind the EnglishEquip project and discuss how language opens doors to education, employment and confidence for young people in the French Pacific. The conversation talks about leadership through service and a long term commitment to community development.

The Not Just Leadership Podcast is about honest conversations, lessons learned and perspectives from across the globe. Because leadership is more than a title, it’s a journey.

Excellence is about intention, not perfection. In this episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership reflects on excellence as a mindset shaped by consistency, integrity and care.

Drawing on personal reflections, Dominic explores stewardship, attention to detail and raising standards as an act of responsibility rather than recognition. Leadership, he argues, is shaped by how we approach the small things every day.

The Not Just Leadership Podcast is about honest conversations, lessons learned and perspectives from across the globe. Because leadership is more than a title, it’s a journey.