Soft Skills for Leaders with Lisa Evans Lisa Evans

My guest on this Soft Skills for Leaders Podcast episode is Gihan Perera. We chat about the essential topic of how leaders can lead in today's workplace and be ready for the uncertainty of the future. Leaders can adapt by bringing the best from the past and to the future and learning new ways of working and leading. 
Talking Points
The meaning of being fit for the future.
The new challenges facing leaders post-pandemic in the period of crisis management and growth.
The similarities between disruption and innovation.
The five key differences between teams that are aligned with the past with those that are fit for the future.
The best workplaces on earth and what the Harvard study showed us.
The payoff to diversity and how we need diverse thinking to solve the world's problems.
The ageing workforce and the value of younger and older people working together.
Engagement vs meaning and how an organisation may have a purpose aligned with people's values to optimise engagement.
Leadership in the age of Artificial Intelligence and how AI can help by accelerating the experience curve.
Automation of jobs and the skills of the future.
The two most asked questions that Gihan is asked when he speaks at conferences.
The importance of receiving feedback Links to other Soft Skills for Leaders podcast episodes
 Head & Heart Leadership
 Well-Being of Teams
Connect with Gihan Perera
Website: https://gihanperera.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gihanperera/
 
Connect with Lisa Evans 
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaevansspeaker/
Website  https://www.speakingsavvy.com.au
Ready to level up your public speaking, presentation skills and business storytelling? Book a complimentary coaching session with Lisa here.
Learn more about Soft Skills Academy here.
Your Host Lisa Evans is one of Australia’s leading Executive Public Speaking Coaches and Corporate Storytelling Trainers. If you would like help training your team in soft skills, public speaking and business storytelling, get in touch with Lisa. Lisa offers a complimentary 30-minute strategy session to find out if we are a good fit to work together.
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My guest on this episode of the Soft Skills for Leaders Podcast is Dr Kirstin Ferguson. 
Dr Kirstin Ferguson is an award-winning, globally recognised author, columnist and company director.
She is one of Australia's most prominent leadership experts with a 30-year executive career and a PhD in leadership and culture. Kirstin is changing how the world looks at leadership, helping people become modern leaders who can lead with their head and heart.
Kirstin believes that leadership is simply a series of moments, and every moment allows you to leave a positive legacy for those you lead. Whether you are heading up a  large company, managing a small team or guiding your family, our ability to integrate head and heart influences our success in leading others and navigating our complex world.
Kirstin explains the eight key attributes of a head and heart leader and provides the tools to measure your own approach.
Along the way, she shares her conversations with modern leaders from a broad range of backgrounds whose stories will surprise you, challenge your thinking and inspire you to be the leader the world needs today.
Talking Points
Kirstin's diverse early career Lessons learned from a military career Leading through influence Authentic modern leaders in the spotlight and why they are different The spark that led to the Head & Heart book  It’s OK to admit we don’t have all the answers The key attributes of head & heart leadership The importance of receiving feedback ‘Head & Heart is one of those books you just know is going to change the world.’
KATE JENKINS, Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Links to other Soft Skills for Leaders podcast episodes
Leaders Hurting Teams
Amplifying Team Accountability
Connect with Kirstin Ferguson
Website: https://headheartleader.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.lhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstinferguson/
Connect with Lisa Evans 
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaevansspeaker/
Website  https://www.speakingsavvy.com.au
 
Ready to level up your public speaking, presentation skills and business storytelling? Book a complimentary coaching session with Lisa here.
Learn more about Soft Skills Academy here.
Your Host Lisa Evans is one of Australia’s leading Executive Public Speaking Coaches and Corporate Storytelling Trainers. If you would like help training your team in soft skills, public speaking and business storytelling, get in touch with Lisa. Book a complimentary 30-minute strategy session to find out if we'd like to work together.
Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram
Connect with me on LinkedIn
Book a complimentary mini-coaching session with Lisa here.

My guest is Dr Julie Crews, a business ethicist and principal consultant of Leading Ethically. Julie is passionate about developing leaders with integrity and organisational cultures that are defined and driven by clear values.  
We share a frank and open conversation about some challenges leaders face in navigating ethical dilemmas.
Talking Points
Findings from Dr Julie Crews's doctoral research We are all on a continuum of ethical behaviour What are some of the dilemmas leaders have that challenge their belief systems? Ethical behaviours are up for scrutiny for people in the spotlight. Culture of silence, nepotism and loyalty. Examples of common ethical decisions and how they are approached. Links to other podcast episodes
Credible Communications in Spotlight Situations
Courageous Leadership
Connect with Julie Crews
Twitter: @Leadingethically
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-crewsleadingethically/
Connect with Lisa Evans 
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaevansspeaker/
Website  https://www.speakingsavvy.com.au
 
Ready to level up your public speaking, presentation skills and business storytelling? Book a complimentary coaching session with Lisa here.
Learn more about Soft Skills Academy here.
Your Host Lisa Evans is one of Australia’s leading Executive Public Speaking Coaches and Corporate Storytelling Trainers. If you would like help training your team in soft skills, public speaking and business storytelling, get in touch with Lisa. Lisa offers a complimentary 30-minute strategy session to find out if we'd like to work together.
Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram
Connect with me on LinkedIn
Book a complimentary mini-coaching session with Lisa here.

In this episode, I share a conversation with Ilona Vass.
Ilona is the Founder of Dancing with the Dragons, a company that teaches productive communication and positive conflict strategies.
She is inspired to improve how humans speak with each other and handle challenging conversations, always having a positive outcome in mind. Ilona assists leaders and their teams to develop engaged, thriving, supportive workplaces. She believes a healthy and compassionate company culture equals a profitable business. 
 
Talking Points
Dancing with Dragons is your company's name - why did you choose this name? Why is there drama in most workplaces, and how can we create a place where people are respectful and compassionate? What is the cost to organisations in dealing with workplace conflict?  Why is compassion more important than empathy at work? What are three key elements for improving compassion and accountability? Links
Respect at Work
Leaders Hurting Teams
Connect with Ilona Vass
Website: https://dancingwiththedragons.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilonavass/
Connect with Lisa Evans 
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaevansspeaker/
Website  https://www.speakingsavvy.com.au
Ready to level up your public speaking, presentation skills and business storytelling? Book a complimentary coaching session with Lisa here.
Learn more about Soft Skills Academy here.
Your Host Lisa Evans is one of Australia’s leading Executive Public Speaking Coaches and Corporate Storytelling Trainers. If you would like help training your team in soft skills, public speaking and business storytelling, get in touch with Lisa. Lisa offers a complimentary 30-minute strategy session to find out if we are a good fit to work together.
Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram
Connect with me on LinkedIn
Book a complimentary mini-coaching session with Lisa here.

In this episode, I chat with Caelan Huntress who is a dynamic speaker, trainer, and business coach.
He started his career as an acrobat in the circus. His skills as a theatrical performer and marketing strategist combine to make compelling virtual experiences.
As the Creative Director of Stellar Platforms, a digital marketing agency that helps experts and entrepreneurs set up smart marketing systems, he has helped thousands of people increase their income, impact, and influence.
He is the author of the book Marketing Yourself. How to elevate your personal brand to the next level. He shares the Four Cornerstones of a personal platform - which is how you are known in the world. 
 
Talking Points
How street performance is similar to marketing. How Caelen chose new Zealand when his home country left him dry. Lisa’s WWOF’ing experience in NZ (thanks for the memory!). Why do we find it so hard to talk about ourselves? Tall Poppy Phenomenon and how people may be treated who grow tall How to shine brightly regardless of others trying to dim our light What is the difference between personal and business brand? What are the four cornerstones of a personal platform? How do you introduce yourself in a way that others instantly get it? Links
From Expert to Authority with Petra Zink
Your Personal Brand with Jennifer Holloway
Connect with Caelan Huntress
Website: https://stellarplatforms.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caelanhuntress/
Free Chapter of Marketing Yourself (Caelan's Book)
 
Connect with Lisa Evans 
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaevansspeaker/
Website  https://www.speakingsavvy.com.au
Ready to level up your public speaking, presentation skills and business storytelling? Book a complimentary coaching session with Lisa here.
Learn more about Soft Skills Academy here.
Your Host Lisa Evans is one of Australia’s leading Executive Public Speaking Coaches and Corporate Storytelling Trainers. If you would like help training your team in soft skills, public speaking and business storytelling, get in touch with Lisa. Lisa offers a complimentary 30-minute strategy session to find out if we are a good fit to work together.
Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram
Connect with me on LinkedIn
Book a complimentary mini-coaching session with Lisa here.

In this episode, I chat with Amantha Imber, an organisational psychologist and founder of behavioural science consultancy Inventium, who helps people reinvent how they approach their work.

Amantha is the host of the podcast How I Work, which has had over 2.5 million downloads, where she interviews some of the world’s most successful people about their habits, strategies, and rituals. Her latest book is called Time Wise.
Talking Points
How Amantha found herself fascinated by productivity.   Experimenting with a Four-Day Work Week. Flexibility around Working From Home. Deliberately thinking about the tasks you do WFH/office. Next Tuesday Rule when deciding to say yes or no. Amantha's interview process for the podcast How I Work. Daily system of writing. Deep vs shallow work. Time blocking digital or physical. Importance of self-care. Links
Deep Work by Cal Newport
Time Wise by Amantha Imber
How I work Podcast
Deep Listening Podcast with Oscar Trimboli  
The Third Space with Dr Adam Fraser 
 
Connect with Amantha Imber
Website: https://www.amantha.com/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber/
 
Connect with Lisa Evans 
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaevansspeaker/
Website  https://www.speakingsavvy.com.au
Ready to level up your public speaking, presentation skills and business storytelling? Book a complimentary coaching session with Lisa here.
Learn more about Soft Skills Academy here.
Your Host Lisa Evans is one of Australia’s leading Executive Public Speaking Coaches and Corporate Storytelling Trainers. If you would like help training your team in soft skills, public speaking and business storytelling, get in touch with Lisa. Lisa offers a complimentary 30-minute strategy session to find out if we are a good fit to work together.
Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram
Connect with me on LinkedIn
Book a complimentary mini-coaching session with Lisa here.