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Danette and Grahame have over 30 years experience in business, and have over 20 years experience as facilitators and consultants.
With a holistic view, this podcast covers not only how to improve your business, but how to help your employees enjoy their work, and how to improve yourself.
Join us, and if you have any questions you want covered, leave them in the comments, and we may do a full episode on them.
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Intelligent Leadership (with John Mattone) - Ep. 212
Today we are beyond excited to have John Mattone on the podcast. John is not only known for being a bestselling author, the world's top executive coach 5 out of the last 6 years (globalgurus.org), and founder of John Mattone Global (of which Magical Learning is a partner), but also being someone that Steve Jobs has credited as writing a book that influenced him while he was at Apple.
In today's amazing conversation, the team chats to John about how to be an intelligent leader. What does that mean? How can people just starting out enact good leadership? And what tips does John have for us going forward?
To find out more about John:
https://johnmattone.com/
And if you want to know more about John Mattone Global, Magical Learning is a partner in the Australia/Asia region, so reach out to us here: https://www.magicallearning.com/
Find out about our public courses on sale here (towards the bottom of the page): https://www.magicallearning.com/training-and-facilitation
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
04:12 The Essence of Intelligent Leadership
07:06 Behaviors of Great Leaders: From Within to Without
10:02 The Significance of Leadership Maturity
15:08 Coaching: A Pathway to Intelligent Leadership
24:20 Growing Your Inner Core
27:14 Unintelligent Leadership
31:18 Vigilance and Reflection
36:09 Hiring a Leader
All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present.
As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message.
Listen to/watch this podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/128QgGO...
To find out more about our free content, sign-up for future webinars as well as our other services, go to https://magicallearning.com/ and sign up!
You can also find us on our socials: Instagram: / magical_learning
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Linkedin: / magicallearning
Youtube: / @magicallearning
Have a Magical day! -
Finding FISH in a Strengths-Based Practice (with Christopher Miller) - Ep. 211
You've heard of a school of fish, but have you ever wanted to go to school to learn about FISH (Fulfilment, Inspiration, Success, and Happiness)? And how can you use those four words to monitor your life?
Today, the team is talking on Danette's birthday to Christopher Miller. Christopher is a strengths -based business coach, author and now question card deck maker. He is the author of the amazing book Finding FISH in a Strengths-Based Practice: Fulfilment, Inspiration, Success, and Happiness in a Life Well-Lived, and the question based card deck: Let’s Talk Love Card Deck
The conversation explores the concept of a strength-based practice and how it can lead to fulfilment, inspiration, success, and happiness. Christopher shares his personal journey and how he used the fish philosophy to navigate through grief and find hope. The discussion also touches on Christopher's card deck, 'Let's Talk Love,' which facilitates meaningful conversations about love in various contexts. The episode concludes with tips on picking oneself up in times of darkness and a preview of Christopher's upcoming book on living a life of love.
To find out more about Christopher:
https://christopher-miller.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismiller95/
To attend our public workshops, take a look at this page: https://www.magicallearning.com/training-and-facilitation
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Check-In
04:12 Christopher's Journey: From Pharmaceutical Management to Coaching
05:47 The Fish Philosophy and Finding Fish
12:07 Let's Talk Love: A Card Deck for Meaningful Conversations
15:13 Building a Strength-Based Practice for Fulfillment, Inspiration, Success, and Happiness
22:34 Tips for Picking Yourself Up in Times of Darkness
28:05 Living a Life of Love: Christopher's Upcoming Book
29:09 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Christopher
All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present.
As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message.
Listen to/watch this podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/128QgGOlt293SnJkqN1w6e?si=805eef704962447b
To find out more about our free content, sign-up for future webinars as well as our other services, go to https://magicallearning.com/ and sign up!
You can also find us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magical_learning/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/magicallearningteam/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magicallearning/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb70j5K0EE1DLlCLCvqdsVQ?
Have a Magical day! -
Recovering From a Setback - Ep. 210
We all experience setbacks, but how do we bounce back from them? How do you continue in one area of life when another may be lacking?
In today's one-on-one Reflections episode between Danette and Jez, we break down those questions and more.They share personal experiences and insights on how to bounce back from challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth. They emphasize the importance of surrendering to the reality of the setback, accepting it, and asking for help. They also highlight the value of having multiple interests and hobbies to fall back on during difficult times.
Chapters
03:52 Announcement: Adapt with Danette FM Season 2
07:36 Example: Recovering from Business Setback
09:42 Surrendering and Accepting Setbacks
13:27 Lessons from COVID-19 Setback
21:58 Support and Learning from Failure
24:54 Final Thoughts and Conclusion
All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present.
As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message.
Listen to/watch this podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/128QgGOlt293SnJkqN1w6e?si=805eef704962447b
To find out more about our free content, sign-up for future webinars as well as our other services, go to https://magicallearning.com/ and sign up!
You can also find us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magical_learning/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/magicallearningteam/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magicallearning/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb70j5K0EE1DLlCLCvqdsVQ?
Have a Magical day! -
The Importance of Soft Skills in Leadership and Work Life (with Leah Mether) - Ep. 209
Today we have a special one-on-one conversation between Danette and Leah Mether talkign about why "soft skills" are actually hard skills to master.
Leah is a communication specialist and author, discusses the importance of soft skills in leadership and work life. She provides practical tips on how to disagree with respect without attacking others and emphasizes the need for emotional regulation and curiosity. Leah also highlights the significance of setting clear expectations as a leader and holding people accountable. She encourages leaders to be self-aware and open-minded, and employees to be receptive to feedback. Finally, Leah emphasizes the importance of knowing what kind of leader you want to be and aligning your behavior with that vision.
To find out more about Leah:
https://www.leahmether.com.au/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeOj0H_bslyvsMTsYU389vQ
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahmetherspeaker/
https://www.instagram.com/leahmetherspeaker/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:06 The Importance of Soft Skills
05:57 Disagreeing with Respect
09:04 Setting Clear Expectations
11:53 The Role of Self-Awareness
All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present.
As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message.
Listen to/watch this podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/128QgGOlt293SnJkqN1w6e?si=805eef704962447b
To find out more about our free content, sign-up for future webinars as well as our other services, go to https://magicallearning.com/ and sign up!
You can also find us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magical_learning/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/magicallearningteam/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magicallearning/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb70j5K0EE1DLlCLCvqdsVQ?
Have a Magical day! -
Following Intuition and Enthusiasm (with Marcel Kuhn) - Ep. 208
How can people best utilise their enthusiasm to guide their career?
In this episode of the Magical Learning Podcast, the team interviews Marcel Kuhn, a Swiss keynote speaker and expert in leading transformation. The conversation revolves around the topics of following intuition and enthusiasm in the workplace.
Marcel emphasizes the importance of creating an environment that encourages collaboration, co-creation, and creativity. He suggests that leaders should let go of control and ego, and instead focus on creating a vision that is aligned with the dreams and values of the team.
Marcel also shares his personal journey of following his intuition and enthusiasm, and provides tips for maintaining enthusiasm throughout a project. The conversation concludes with a discussion on balancing enthusiasm in the workplace and the power of being human in the age of AI.
For more on Marcel:
https://geni.us/UnthinkableBook
https://www.linkedin.com/in/master-of-unthinkable/
Chapters
00:30 Introduction and Updates
06:00 Topic Introduction: Following Intuition and Enthusiasm
08:06 Obstacles to Creating an Environment for Intuition and Enthusiasm
11:38 Differentiating Intuition and Enthusiasm from Easy or Comfortable Decisions
13:57 Creating a Workplace Culture that Encourages Intuition and Enthusiasm
22:00 Balancing Enthusiasm in the Workplace
25:13 Final Thoughts and Conclusion
All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present.
As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message.
Listen to/watch this podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/128QgGOlt293SnJkqN1w6e?si=805eef704962447b
To find out more about our free content, sign-up for future webinars as well as our other services, go to https://magicallearning.com/ and sign up!
You can also find us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magical_learning/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/magicallearningteam/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magicallearning/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb70j5K0EE1DLlCLCvqdsVQ?
Have a Magical day! -
Master Your Meetings (with Paul McGregor) - Ep. 207
Are you in a lot of meetings that suck the life out of you? How can you make a meeting something that the team is looking forward to attending?
In today’s fun chat, we talk to the awesome Paul McGregor. Paul is a speaker, author and facilitator who loves to start with questions, and use them to find answers. In today’s chat, Paul breaks down his recipes for much better settings, how to make sure everyone in your meeting is feeling heard, and how to make meetings that should be emails… well, emails.
You can reach out to Paul here:
https://paulmcgregor.co.nz/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/paul-mcgregor/
Chapters
00:45 Introduction and Check-In
04:50 Introduction of Guest: Paul McGregor
06:25 Why Do We Have Meetings?
08:00 Simple Ways to Make Meetings Better
11:00 Tactics for Running Effective Meetings
15:00 Unorthodox Approaches to Meetings
26:00 Signs of Unsafe Meetings
31:20 Final Thoughts and Conclusion
All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present.
As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message.
Listen to/watch this podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/128QgGOlt293SnJkqN1w6e?si=805eef704962447b
To find out more about our free content, sign-up for future webinars as well as our other services, go to https://magicallearning.com/ and sign up!
You can also find us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magical_learning/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/magicallearningteam/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magicallearning/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb70j5K0EE1DLlCLCvqdsVQ?
Have a Magical day!
Customer Reviews
Pocket size parcel of goodness
Thank you Danette and the rest of the magical learning team for this great little podcast. I listen to dozens of channels and this is going to stay top of my list. Practical suggestions, backed by research and shared in a sincere easy to listen to format. I am sure it is on the agenda but it would be great to hear you interviewed and interviewing like minded learners. Thank you for this podcast. Exactly what I needed today
Amazing Information
This is a great podcast that has given me a lot of really interesting things to think about, and how to be a great employee. I have not only improved myself, but I think I am becoming a better employee.
5 stars!!