Gold Coast Speakers: In Conversation

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The Gold Coast is full of incredible speakers — leaders, entrepreneurs, storytellers, educators, and experts with powerful ideas worth sharing. But too often, event organisers don’t know where to find them. The Gold Coast Speakers Podcast shines a spotlight on the talented voices right here on the Coast. Each episode brings together two speakers from the Gold Coast Speakers Directory for a relaxed, engaging conversation about their area of expertise — from leadership and business to resilience, wellbeing, innovation, and more. It’s a chance to hear the depth of knowledge, stories, and perspectives they bring to the stage. If you’re an event organiser, this podcast helps you discover speakers who can inspire, educate, and energise your audience. If you’re a speaker, it’s a window into the diverse talent and conversations shaping the speaking community on the Gold Coast. Think of it as a backstage pass to the people behind the microphones. The stories, ideas, and insights that make a great speaker unforgettable. Discover the voices. Connect with the ideas. Find your next speaker.

  1. 5d ago

    Xen Angelides & Glenn Crowther-Wilkinson

    Xen Angelides, a mindset coach and speaker, shares insights on leadership, peak performance, and personal development. He emphasises the importance of authenticity, presence, and communication in effective leadership. Xen also discusses the significance of managing energy and focus for sustainable performance and the value of personal development. Takeaways Authenticity, presence, and effective communication are key attributes of successful leadership.Managing energy and focus is crucial for sustainable performance and peak leadership.Continuous personal development is essential for adapting to change and growth in a fast-paced environment.

    30 min

  2. Jun 21

    Garie Dooley and Michael Croaker

    The conversation with Garie Dooley and Michael Croaker delves into the essence of leadership, team building, and the distinction between management and leadership. It explores the importance of trust, truth, and emotional connection in creating high-performance environments. The discussion also highlights the challenges and joys of leadership, offering valuable insights for leaders and aspiring leaders alike. Takeaways Leadership and team buildingTrust and truth as key elements of high performanceThe distinction between management and leadership Chapters 00:00 Discovering Passion and Purpose06:09 Fostering Trust and Consistency11:30 Identifying Roadblocks and Transformation18:02 The Challenge for Leaders Today

    22 min

  3. Jun 14

    Katrina Casaclang & Mark Butler

    The conversation covers topics such as leadership in middle management, communication and translation in leadership, generational differences in the workplace, and burnout and well-being in the workplace. It delves into Katrina's journey from establishing Valued Asset to transitioning from policing to not-for-profit, and explores the development of leadership and communication skills. Additionally, it discusses the impact of generational differences in the workplace and the challenges of burnout and well-being. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by leaders, particularly in dealing with compassion fatigue and the emotional toll of decision-making. It also explores strategies for reducing the emotional load and the future of leadership. Katrina's core message for leaders and her approach as a speaker are highlighted, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and the value of life experience in leadership discussions. Takeaways Leadership in Middle ManagementCommunication and Translation in LeadershipGenerational Differences in the WorkplaceBurnout and Well-being in the Workplace Compassion fatigue in leadersThe importance of self-compassion Chapters 00:00 Establishing Valued Asset16:20 Generational Differences in the Workplace23:44 Burnout and Well-being29:23 Leadership Challenges and Compassion Fatigue35:03 Strategies for Reducing Emotional Load40:30 The Role of Joy in Reducing Burnout46:12 The Future of Leadership

    45 min

  4. Jun 7

    Michelle Cannan & Xen Angelides

    The conversation begins with a reflection on the past and the journey of becoming a transformational coach. It then delves into the power of emotional intelligence, the success method, empathetic leadership, and the definition of success as health, wealth, and happiness. The conversation concludes with a golden nugget about embracing one's difference as the key to success. Takeaways Lived ExperienceEmotional Intelligence Chapters 00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on the Past10:09 The Success Method and Empathetic Leadership18:27 Defining Success: Health, Wealth, and Happiness25:58 The Golden Nugget: Embracing Your Difference

    26 min

  5. May 31

    Mark Butler & Carla Berbary

    Mark Butler discusses the intersection of psychology, leadership, and workplace dynamics, emphasising the importance of well-being in business success and the concept of mattering in the workplace. He also explores the impact of gratitude on productivity, the understanding of burnout, and the role of leadership in mental health support. Additionally, he highlights the shift from reactive to preventative mental health and the practical implementation of preventative mental health in the workplace. The conversation covers engaging discussions, psychological safety in leadership, the cost of missing psychological safety, redefining alpha leadership, effective leadership questions, radical self-care and wellbeing, critical caring conversations, and overcoming conversation fears. Mark Butler shares insights on leadership, psychological safety, and the importance of authentic conversations in the workplace. Takeaways Well-being is a better predictor of business success than engagementMattering in the workplace is about feeling noticed, needed, and nurtured Psychological safety is crucial for effective leadershipEffective leadership involves asking the right questions and empowering team membersRadical self-care and wellbeing are essential for holistic health and performance Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mark Butler's Work06:21 Recognizing the Impact of Teachers on Childhood15:14 Approaching the Topic of Burnout with Humor23:49 Moving from Reactive to Preventative Mental Health30:02 Psychological Safety in Leadership36:12 Redefining Alpha Leadership43:20 Radical Self-Care and Wellbeing52:43 Critical Caring Conversations

    1 hr

  6. May 24

    Ilona Teremi & Michelle Cannan

    The conversation delves into the strategy behind business growth, emphasising the importance of relationships, implementation, culture, personal growth, and deliberate growth strategies. It also explores the distinction between motivation and inspiration, highlighting the significance of internal alignment and deliberate action. Takeaways Relationships drive business growthImplementation requires vision, engagement, and speedCulture and systems are foundational for business scalingPersonal growth is essential for business successHealthy growth is deliberate and strategic, not reactiveInspiration is internal, motivation is external

    31 min

  7. May 17

    Tracey Leak & Melissa J Scott

    Tracey Leak shares her journey into public speaking, emphasising her focus on providing value and practical takeaways. She discusses her interactive and engaging speaking style, as well as her core values and the impact of her workshops. Tracey also shares success stories from her speaking engagements and highlights the importance of empowering and inspiring her audience. Takeaways Interactive and Practical ApproachEmpowerment and Inspiration

    32 min

  8. May 10

    Ashley Freeman & Christie Perrin

    The conversation covers Ashley Freeman's career transition from a litigation lawyer to a business owner, the challenges of taking over a family business, working with a spouse in business, rebranding and business expansion, managing multiple business projects, building a medical precinct on the Gold Coast, balancing growth and purpose-driven business, making terrifying business decisions, work-life balance, stepping into an existing business, and exciting projects in the next 12 months. Takeaways Career transitionFamily business challenges Chapters 00:00 Career Transition and Business Beginnings06:10 Working with a Spouse in Business14:24 Building a Medical Precinct on the Gold Coast22:33 Making Terrifying Business Decisions29:46 Stepping into an Existing Business

    31 min
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The Gold Coast is full of incredible speakers — leaders, entrepreneurs, storytellers, educators, and experts with powerful ideas worth sharing. But too often, event organisers don’t know where to find them. The Gold Coast Speakers Podcast shines a spotlight on the talented voices right here on the Coast. Each episode brings together two speakers from the Gold Coast Speakers Directory for a relaxed, engaging conversation about their area of expertise — from leadership and business to resilience, wellbeing, innovation, and more. It’s a chance to hear the depth of knowledge, stories, and perspectives they bring to the stage. If you’re an event organiser, this podcast helps you discover speakers who can inspire, educate, and energise your audience. If you’re a speaker, it’s a window into the diverse talent and conversations shaping the speaking community on the Gold Coast. Think of it as a backstage pass to the people behind the microphones. The stories, ideas, and insights that make a great speaker unforgettable. Discover the voices. Connect with the ideas. Find your next speaker.

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