Not Just Leadership

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.

Leadership in small island communities requires vision and responsibility. Kanaan Ngutu joins Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership to share a journey rooted in entrepreneurship, faith and service in Kiribati.

Kanaan speaks about building businesses in limited markets, balancing ambition with responsibility and giving back to the community. The conversation explores leadership through stewardship, resilience and long term vision shaped by belief and purpose.

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.

Purpose is not something we find once, it is something we practise daily. In this episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership reflects on purpose as the anchor that shapes how we lead and live.

Drawing on personal experiences volunteering in Portugal and beyond, Dominic explores how clarity of purpose helps navigate change, stay aligned with values and inspire others. Dominic invites listeners to reconnect with their why and lead 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.

Moving overseas to study requires courage and leadership. Lorenly Tahitala Matetau joins Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership to reflect on her journey from Wallis and Futuna to studying in Australia with the Australia Awards scholarship.

Lorenly speaks about adapting to new environments, carrying cultural identity abroad and the responsibility of representing her community. The conversation explores education as opportunity, leadership as service and the importance of giving back to one’s village and country.

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.

Leadership often begins with service. In this episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership reflects on volunteering as one of the most practical expressions of leadership.

Drawing on experiences across the Pacific and globally, Dominic shares stories of working alongside youth and local communities, and reflects on the state of volunteering in Australia. He reflects on the role of humility, shared purpose and responsibility, and highlights how volunteering shapes perspective, character and long term leadership impact.

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.

Leadership grows through community, not isolation. Daniel Nieto joins Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership to reflect on growth shaped by resilience, networking and self awareness.

From his early life in Colombia to building a career in Australia, Daniel shares how relationships, discipline and courage influenced his leadership journey. The conversation explores the power of networks, showing up consistently and building communities that grow together rather than compete.

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.