The Leadr Lab Podcast

In this episode of the Leadr Lab podcast, we speak with Will, the founder of Neurodiversity Academy, to explore the significance of neurodiversity in education and the workplace. Will shares insights on the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in higher education and the importance of creating inclusive environments. The conversation delves into the concept of neurodiversity, its implications for learning and communication, and the need for systemic changes in educational institutions. Will discusses the mission of the Neurodiversity Academy to support neurodivergent students and improve their educational experiences. The episode emphasises the value of community, understanding, and leveraging our skills as a strength in leadership and organisational settings.

🔖 neurodiversity, leadership, education, inclusion, community, support, neurodivergent, workplace, learning styles, mental health

Our links: YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LeadrLab
Website: www.positivehr.com.au
Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadrlab/ & https://www.instagram.com/leadrlab/

Guest Links:  https://neurodiversityacademy.com/about and https://au.linkedin.com/in/wheelerwill

Key Takeaways:

• Neurodiversity refers to the diversity of brain types and learning styles.
• Many neurodivergent individuals struggle in traditional educational settings.
• Creating inclusive environments in education is crucial for neurodivergent success.
• The Neurodiversity Academy aims to support neurodivergent students in higher education.
• Community support is vital for neurodivergent individuals to thrive.
• Understanding one's strengths and weaknesses can help leverage neurodiversity.
• Leaders should seek to understand the needs of their team members.
• Training for HR professionals on neurodiversity is essential.
• Organisations can benefit financially by supporting neurodivergent students.
• Asking questions and being open to learning is key for effective leadership.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Neurodiversity and Leadership

02:25 Understanding Neurodiversity

06:53 Building the Neurodiversity Academy

10:40 Challenges in Higher Education

15:55 Community and Support for Neurodivergent Individuals

18:47 Leveraging Neurodiversity as a Strength

24:33 Advice for Leaders and Organisations

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In this episode of Leadr Labs, Tobi Skovron, co founder and executive director of Creative Cubes, shares his journey as a leader, emphasising the importance of passion, purpose, and community. He discusses overcoming challenges, the significance of selfless leadership, and the need for connection in the workplace. Tobi highlights the balance between emotional leadership and strategic decision-making, the value of diversity, and the importance of listening in entrepreneurship. His insights provide a roadmap for aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs to navigate their paths with integrity and purpose.

🔖 leadership, purpose, community, selflessness, pressure, diversity, accountability, entrepreneurship, growth, inspiration

Our links: 

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LeadrLab
Website: www.positivehr.com.au
Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadrlab/ & https://www.instagram.com/leadrlab/
Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/creativecubesco/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron

Key Takeaways:

• Leadership is driven by passion and purpose.
• Finding purpose is crucial during challenging times.
• Community and connection are essential for success.
• Selfless leadership inspires teams through change.
• Trust and integrity are foundational in leadership.
• Diversity in teams enhances creativity and performance.
• Accountability is key to fostering a thriving culture.
• Listening is more important than speaking in leadership.
• Embrace failures as learning opportunities.
• Continuous growth and adaptation are vital for entrepreneurs.

Chapters
00:00 Journey to Leadership: From Passion to Purpose

02:45 Overcoming Challenges: Finding Purpose in Tough Times

06:10 Building Community: The Importance of Connection

09:01 Selfless Leadership: Inspiring Teams Through Change

11:52 Navigating Pressure: Balancing Emotions and Strategy

15:14 Creating a Thriving Culture: Diversity and Belonging

18:09 Leading by Example: Accountability and Growth

21:03 Advice for New Entrepreneurs: Listening and Adapting

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In this episode of The Leadr Lab Podcast, we talk with Cherie Clonan about the work she's doing to build a truly neuro-inclusive workplace while leading a wildly successful business. Cherie was recently awarded the B&T Woman of the Year and Glass Ceiling Winner 2024 for her work and speaks candidly about her own experiences and influences, both growing up and today.

Cherie shares lessons learned, unlearned and re-learned and what it means to be a servant leader. She also offers practical advice on how to start building a more neuro-inclusive and neurodiverse workplace, sharing some of the initiatives The Digital Picnic has implemented and the impact this has had on her, her team and the business' bottom line.

🔖leadership, neurodiversity, neuro inclusive, autism, culture, onboarding, leading, purpose, business.

Key Takeaways:
- Building and leading a successful business as a proud autistic woman
- Having the courage to learn, unlearn and relearn how to lead with empathy as a servant leader
- How to begin creating a more neuro-inclusive workplace
- Some initiatives TDP have implemented to create a workplace that champions neurodiversity

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In this episode of , we sit down with Michael Bronfman, an award-winning Australian entrepreneur and investor. With a background in healthcare and a remarkable career in scaling high-growth startups like Openpay, Michael shares his insights on building high performing, purpose driven teams. Leadr Lab Michael delves into his own experience to share what it takes to perform consistently at the highest level, both as a team and as individuals. He also highlights the critical role of aligning to vision, values, and tracking goals in driving the success of companies. 

Michael offers valuable advice on the need to continually learn and up-skill and how learning to be more commercially astute and empathetic has helped him in the ever-evolving, fast paced business world. Join us for a deep dive into leadership, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to build companies that thrive. 

Michael recommends the book, 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' by Stephen Covey.

🔖 leadership, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, business, growth, fast growth, startup, scaleup, leading, learning 

Takeaways 

• Building a strong team through hiring top talent
• What it takes to perform consistently at the highest standards as a team and as individuals
• The importance of vision, values and goals in building successful companies
• How to learn essential skills like commercial acumen and empathy

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Shane is an expert on designing and building great team culture and communication. He has an uncanny ability to take complex topics like culture and leadership and distil them into frameworks that are accessible, relatable and applicable.

In this episode he drops plenty of these, including the 5 x conversations that help shape culture and the LEARN acronym that all leaders should implement. Get your notes ready, you'll be pausing this one regularly to capture the many insights Shane shares on the fundamentals of leadership, communication and culture.

Shane is the author of 'Lead the Room' and 'Let's Talk Culture'

🔖 leadership, authenticity, passion, culture, learning, communication, conversations, strengths, leading, genz, values, purpose, book recommendation

Takeaways
- What is culture - the 4 x elements and and how to design for it
- 5 x conversations you can have that help shape great culture
- Cross-generational leadership and how to communicate expectations effectively
- What it means to LEARN as a leader 

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Ruth Holdaway, CEO of Our Village, shares her experiences as a leader and the importance of clarity in achieving organisational goals. She emphasises the need for authenticity and passion in leadership and the role of co-creation in developing strategies. Ruth also discusses the challenges of being a female CEO and the importance of managing up and managing across. She encourages leaders to stay true to their personal values and find a balance between personal purpose and the cause they support. 

Ruth recommends the book 'A Boy, Two Bills, and a Fry Up' by Wes Streeting.

🔖 leadership, authenticity, passion, co-creation, organizational goals, female CEO, managing up, managing across, personal values, purpose, book recommendation

Takeaways

• Authenticity and passion are key in leadership.
• Co-creation is important in developing organizational strategies.
• Managing up and managing across are crucial skills for leaders.
• Finding a balance between personal purpose and the cause you support is essential.
• Recommended book: 'A Boy, Two Bills, and a Fry Up' by Wes Streeting.

Sound Bites

• "If I care about it as the leader and I can talk about it in a way that means other people will care about it, that helps."
• "Learn how to manage up, manage down, and manage across."
• "I want to focus my attention and everything I can do on the next generation of female leaders."

Our links: 

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LeadrLab
Website: www.positivehr.com.au
Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadrlab/ & https://www.instagram.com/leadrlab/
Guest Links: https://www.facebook.com/OurVillageAustralia and https://au.linkedin.com/in/ruth-holdaway

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Ruth's Key Experiences

02:25 - The Importance of Clarity in Organizational Goals

05:19 - Bringing the Best Out of People and Aligning with Purpose

08:39 - Gender-Based Experiences in Leadership

11:31 - Inspiring and Helping Future Female CEOs

14:21 - Tips for Entering a CEO Position

16:34 - The Importance of Managing Up and Managing Across

17:32 - Balancing Personal Values and Stakeholder Expectations

19:28 - Navigating Challenges with Boards and Stakeholders

22:13 - Effective Communication with Misaligned Views

24:40 - Finding Personal Purpose and Connecting to a Cause

27:50 - Challenges and Realities of Working in the Nonprofit Sector

30:34 - Book Recommendation: 'A Boy, Two Bills, and a Fry Up'

31:21 - Conclusion and Closing Remarks

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In this episode of Leadr Lab, we're joined by Lance Picioane, a former AFL player who has spent the last decade making waves in the fitness industry. Lance opens up about his 20-year journey with mental illness, sharing deeply personal and vulnerable stories that have shaped who he is today. He talks about what drives him to do the work he does, the simple things that motivate him to get out of bed each morning, and how he turned his darkest times into a passion for helping others.

Lance's inspiring story led him to create the Never Alone Foundation -  a mental health organisation dedicated to raising awareness and enabling young Australians to get back to school, sport, and life. His mission? To ensure that no one suffers in silence.

Our links: 

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LeadrLab
Website: www.positivehr.com.au
Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadrlab/ & https://www.instagram.com/leadrlab/

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Marcus is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of HoMie, REBORN and HoMie Creative. He’s dedicated to using fashion and innovation to make a positive impact for young people experiencing homelessness and in doing so has not only created a thriving business, but has created a workplace culture of genuine belonging. In this episode Marcus shares how he came to be doing this work, what it takes to thrive in the retail space in these challenging times, and some of the biggest lessons he’s learned about leadership along the way.

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LeadrLab
Website: www.positivehr.com.au
Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadrlab/ & https://www.instagram.com/leadrlab/
Guest Links: https://homie.com.au/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcuscrook/

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