In a world where authenticity and adaptability reign supreme, embracing the quiet strength within individuals can lead to transformative leadership and organizational success. As Megumi aptly puts it, the true essence of leadership lies not in fitting a mold but in embracing one's unique qualities to inspire positive change.  Leadership often seems synonymous with being outgoing, assertive, and vocal however individuals with introverted tendencies or unique backgrounds can bring valuable...

In the realm of women's leadership and empowerment, Megan Della Camina stands as a beacon of change. As the founder and CEO of Women Rising, her journey from a successful corporate career to a transformative mission is both inspiring and impactful. Transitioning from corporate success to founding Women Rising was a pivotal moment driven by a deep-seated desire to elevate the conversation around gender diversity and women's empowerment. A significant aspect of Women Rising's mission is to...

McCrindle Research has been providing Australian businesses insights for a number of years now, they are fascinated by people, trends and what this means for society as a whole. There are a number of critical issues impacting the Australian landscape today. Some of these are The Impact of a multigeneration workplace What does each of the generation want from the leaders How will generation Z and Alpha change the business landscape How do we connect with and get loyalty from our teams in an...

The world of work has changed and we are never going back to the old ways that is simply no longer fit for purpose. There are many leaders who are forging down this new path and changing the world while others are simply tipping their toes, letting you work from home one day a week while for others it has just been a hard no. The time is now to make some bold changes and take organisations in different directions, away from traditional models. Some of the future fit capabilities for leaders...

Kate Heussler has won beauty pageants, represented Australia on the world stage in Florida USA,  shot campaigns for BrasNThings, Rebel Sport, StFrock, David Jones (+more) and has been published in numerous fashion, lifestyle magazines in Aus, NZ and US She is also An Instructor with the Australian Air Force Cadets , currently ranked a Flight Sergeant and was Awarded the Australian Cadet Forces Services Medal in June 2023. She joined the cadets at the age of 13, they helped her find her why,...

It has been a year of interest rate hikes, rental crisis, affordability issues, inflation, low unemployment increasing house prices and low stock levels which with increased migration is causing a lot of pain for those looking to buy. the RBA hasn’t increased the rates in the last few months,  we all hope it stays this way for a while Added to this we are at an all time low when it comes to productivity, cost of goods have increased significantly and every day Australians and businesses are...

Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) is one of the most important problems facing Australian companies across all industries today. Environmental criteria considers how a company safeguards the environment, Social criteria examines how it manages relationships with employees and Governance deals with a company’s leadership, executive pay, audits and shareholder rights. So ESG goes beyond climate change and resource scarcity - it encompasses all non-financial topics that are not...

Right now, 735 million people face hunger and one in three of the world’s population is malnourished. But the global food crisis is  the ‘elephant in the room’ - too often ignored in political discussions and in the media. It's a climate crisis, a conflict crisis, and a cost-of-living crisis: it demands a massive and joined-up global response that is currently lacking. In a bid to meet the UN’s second Sustainable Development Goal (SDG2) of zero hunger by 2030, one campaign is asking you to...

Story telling is an art and it is a way to connect to your people, to get them connected to your vision and values and inspire people A story told well, that inspires and connects will move people to take action. Business story telling is the ability to combine the facts and figures and performance with relatable and compelling stories that may have a specific message and desired outcome. Getting cut through with your message is getting harder and harder for a number of reasons, our...

Zoe Daniel is the Member for Goldstein, she along with a number of other Independent candidates made history in the 2022 elections. Zoe was elected on the platform to drive rapid transition to renewable energy and true climate action, renew trust in leadership and integrity, prosperity for all Australians, and true equality.   Zoe is a mum, wife, former broadcast journalist, and foreign correspondent. Before entering parliament she waited, like many, for our governments to develop costed and...

Retention and Engagement is a priority for leaders globally, most of this is driven by what the recent PWC report on “what workers want” has found and that is 38% of Australian workers are looking for a new job and the numbers could get higher. It is even more imperative now than ever to ensure that employers invest and are very clear on their employee engagement tool kit that will build loyalty, attract and retain talent. The next time you are sitting in a meeting take a look around, how...

Nikki May is a creative strategist, disruptive thinker, and marketing communications professional. As a founding director of the International Women’s Forum (IWF) in Australia and a global communications chair, Nikki brings an international perspective to what better leadership may look like in Australia. By day Nikki works to develop future capabilities in Australian leaders as the Chief Creative Officer for Future Leadership. By night Nikki is a ghostwriter for emerging leaders – helping...

Leadership doesn’t come from a position or title but from actions and reactions! Peter Baines has lead teams in crisis situations such as the Bali Bombings and the Boxing Day Tsunami.  Peter shares his leadership journey across these two events and how he connected and bought the best out in his teams under extraordinary circumstances.  In response to the needs of the children left without a home or parents post the Tsunami in Thailand he would form Hands Across the Water and commence...

After 20 years working in Asia, Graeme Beardsell has returned to Australia with Fujitsu. He is a leader who walks the talk and in this conversation his key achievements and the journey that Fujitsu is on.  Fixing the gender pay gap, updating leave entitlements, having a fully flexible workplace, and improving leave policy entitlements are just few things that Graeme has achieved and shares how he did this.  Graeme leads a purpose lead business that seeks to live its values every...

Melissa Wilson is Senior Economist (SA) at the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) and co author of the latest CEDA report on How Australian Firms can survive and thrive in uncertain times. According to the report productivity is the key driver of rising prosperity and living standards. But we are falling behind - The Productivity Commission’s recent five-year review found productivity is growing at its slowest pace in 60 years. In this conversation with Melissa we talk...

Future Fit Leadership with Future Leadership is back for Season 3. We kick off with Penny Locaso, on the topic of happiness. How often do we use or hear people justifying a decision based on how happy they were.... I left the job because I just wasn't happy". How many of you feel you are that hamster wheel, exhausted and just don't have the energy to get off? Are you prepared to make significant, intentional decisions in your life, to find happiness or flourish? How often do we let fear...

Cyber security is an issue that needs to be talked about. There are a number of scams in the market targeting many of the vulnerable with devastating impacts. When it comes to CEO’s, Directors, and boards cyber issues need to treated as significant business risks and threats constantly assessed. The 2020 Critical Infrastructure bill is a wake-up call to all company Directors to consider their personal level of accountability and how they will manage a significant cybersecurity event that...

Leadership success is a combination of various elements that all contribute to impactful leadership. The more people you have and the bigger the organisation, the greater the need for clarity, efficiency, and high-level energy. We unpack these three with Tanja and the impact it has on the leader, business and people when we get it right.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered what visibility actually means as a leader? Is it easier to communicate the company vision rather than your own? Have you got so busy in the day to day that you often don’t have the time and space to know what the big picture is for you?  Visibility comes with baggage and pressure for leaders, it is exhausting and often a recipe for burnout. Starting with visibility to self is critical, being self aware, knowing what you stand for, what is your purpose, values and...

Many of us have been following the results of the global 4 day work week trials. The results are in..... It does work!!! Charlotte shares with us the key success metrics and the impact it has had on business, employees and customers.  We are moving towards this new world of work, an important conversation for many of us who are considering the different ways to get work done.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this post pandemic era mental health matters, the number of adults reporting symptom's of anxiety, stress, depression, substance abuse and suicidal thoughts or ideation is on the increase. The post pandemic era is also focused on environmental sustainability, reducing our overall chemical foot print or pollution which has crossed the planetary boundaries. We seem to have been ignorant or ignored the impact of chemicals on ours and the planets health Dawn O'Neil is lead Lifeline and...

One in five Australians has a disability, and disability presents itself in many ways. Yet disabled people are still under represented in the media and in literature. Anyone of us can become disabled in an instant at any point in our lives. Eliza Hull is an extraordinary woman - a musician, writer and disability advocate. She has Charcot Marie Tooth which was diagnosed at a young age. She shares with us how she over came the stigma of disability to see the good in what we have been...

Wellness has become a priority for many in this post COVID world and many of us are more health conscious than ever before and with the rise of the hybrid world of work, wellness is becoming a critical organisational pillar. We all know that our health is our most important asset and that without this we really have nothing. However are we paying the right type of attention to our health and are we putting the right things into our body.  We discuss the 6 healthy habits you can easily get...

How many times have you heard people say... I would rather be dead then go up there and present. I find this statement perplexing as what you are saying is that you would rather be in a coffin box than on stage.  However I also understand how nerves can get the best of us, sweaty palms, throat closes, you forget your opening line or the key points halfway through.  Gravitas, Presence and Communication are key leadership skills, the voice of the leaders in the C suite is more critical today...

Welcome back, Season 2 of Future Fit Leadership in partnership with Future Leadership.  To start us off this season we talk to Ashleigh Morris, now like me you will probably be googling furiously at the end of this episode and certainly reviewing waste in a very different way.  Ashleigh Morris is one half of the powerhouse at Coreo. Founded by sisters Ashleigh and Jaine Morris, Coreo partners with leaders to re-imagine business models, supply chains, and material flows to help companies...