In this podcast episode Kate talks with Jodie Atkinson, a Grief Recovery Specialist, about the diverse manifestations of grief and the importance of empathetic support in workplaces. We also learn about why leaders should avoid clichéd responses and how to offer a range of support options with compassionate communication and understanding to help individuals and teams navigate grief.

You'll also hear:

• what to say to someone who is grieving
• why avoidance is not the answer
• grief in the context of workplace changes
• how to move forward with grief.... and so much more!

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In this podcast episode Kate chats with Wala Truscott, Intimate Relationship Expert, now you might be thinking what does that have to do with leadership? Well, a lot! Listen in to find out how to create safe spaces for difficult conversations to occur and the importance of developing skills to navigate these conversations effectively in leadership. We also learn that when we as leaders can communicate with directness, integrity, and honesty as well as an open-heart we create safety that allows our teams or workplaces to thrive!

You'll also hear:

• how to have integrity when assigning projects or asking questions
• what the difference is between obligation and genuine interest
• why language can shape power dynamics
• what owning your needs does for workplaces (and intimate relationships).... and so much more!

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Have you ever considered that knowing and understanding the different personality styles in your team or workplace can give you an added advantage? In this episode of The Huddle Leadership Podcast we chat to The Personality Coach, Kate Mason about how considering personality styles when implementing changes and providing support tailored to different preferences can create more harmony and better communication within workplaces.

You'll also hear:

• the role personality style plays in communication challenges and workplace dynamics
• why identifying strengths and weaknesses is useful
• how to recognise and overcome biases in workplace interactions
• how personality types adds a lens to perceptive unfairness.... and so much more!

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In this episode of The Huddle Leadership Podcast, host Kate Russell chats with mental health and wellbeing expert, Bel Ryan. Listen as they discuss how leadership plays a crucial role in fostering a mentally healthy workplace and what three keys you can use to address poor behaviour.

You'll also hear:

• how to feel confident giving feedback in a caring way
• why delegating leadership responsibilities to HR leads to disaster
• how to inspire employees to feel valued, motivated and supported
• what you can do to avoid blame culture in the workplace... and so much more!

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Anisa Varasteh, Director at Relate Training Institute, is helping workplaces become more psychologically safe. Listen as Kate and Anisa discuss the new law mandates and changes in legislation, and what you can do as a company or business to take a proactive approach to preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.

You'll also hear:

• how to identify and mitigate psychological hazards
• the importance of setting boundaries and clear expectations
• what constitutes harassment and how to provide support
• how to respond to allegations in a nuanced manner... and so much more!

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Out-of-the-box thinking is what sets exceptional leaders apart, so what can we learn about leadership from the performing arts? In this episode of The Huddle Leadership podcast, Kate chats with Artistic Director of The StateTheatre Company of South Australia, Mitchell Butel. Listen as they discuss collaboration, creativity, and conflict resolution, as well as how to manage time pressure whilst building trust among team members.

You'll also hear:

• the complexities of leadership in theatre and finding common ground
• why building a successful team is *not* just about talent
• what serving the long-term vision of a company does for your leadership and reputation
• the role innovation plays in being an exceptional leader... and so much more!

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Listen as Tamie Durdin shares the leadership lessons she learned from her stellar golf career, emphasizing the value of mental preparation, practice, and mindset in managing pressure to achieve peak performance. She also discussed the psychological pressures of professional golf and the importance of embracing imperfections to overcome pressure and achieve success. 

You'll also hear:

• how calmness in elite athletes comes from technical tidiness and mental control
• decision making and discipline are critical for exceptional leadership
• the unique lens Tamie views feedback through
• the role acceptance plays in your success.. and so much more!

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This conversation with Michelle De Heiden centered around the low representation of women in high performance coaching roles in Australia, listen as Kate and Michelle discuss creating an environment where women feel safe to fail and experiment with new approaches in leadership development. Press play to hear how we are advancing women in sports leadership in Australia.

You'll also hear:

• how Australia is increasing gender diversity in high performance sport
• the factors influencing women in high performance sport
• what programs are enhancing women's coaching
• why storytelling is playing such a pivotal role to address gender equity issues... and so much more!

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In this episode of The Huddle Leadership podcast, Kate talks to Véronique Richard who highlights the power of embodiment and movement in enhancing cognition, particularly in the context of creativity. If you're wanting peak performance in any area of your life, listen as Véronique shares with us the cutting-edge research on optimising mental skills and how using constraints to challenge stability actually encourages creative problem solving.

You'll also hear:

• how doing movement on an on-going basis helps develop skills over time
• what you can do to overcome the challenge of repetitive tasks
• how you can use movement activities to foster openness
• why challenging your habits and routines can make you a better leader... and so much more!

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Jed Altschwager lost his leg in a workplace accident in 2015, this experience taught him the power of forgiveness, gratitude and resilience in the face of adversity. Listen as Kate chats with Jed about his journey to becoming an elite athlete and Paralympian and the importance of daily practice and perseverance within that process.

You'll also hear:

• how Jed stayed positive after his life-altering injury
• why physical and mental wellbeing go hand in hand
• how to help yourself let go of negative emotions
• why finding forgiveness actually benefits you... and so much more!

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