leaders for life radio

Paul Mitchell Leadership Coach and Author

Listen to Paul Mitchell, Founder and Managing Director of 'the human enterprise' as he interviews some of our top leaders about how to create the most meaningful workplaces on the planet. ‘leaders for life radio’ gives you the opportunity to access some of the Asia Pacific's top leaders. You'll hear from leaders from all walks of life - business, community, the arts and sport - and find out what being an enterprising leader means to them. You’ll learn why they lead, what inspires them, and how they authentically excite their followers to exceptional performance.

  1. Key Purpose Indicators

    May 6

    Key Purpose Indicators

    BASECAMP: LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS ONLINE More than any technical know-how, your ability to inspire people to exceptional performance will determine your effectiveness and define your success as a leader. Take charge of your leadership development with an easy-to-learn, easy-to-retain toolkit you will use for life. Build skills that lift performance, fast-track your impact, and help you lead from any chair. ENROL TODAY: courses.thehumanenterprise.com.au/ -------------------- SUCCESS CAN’T BE MEASURED BY KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ALONE. WHAT ABOUT MEANING? Right now, many organisations are being asked to do more with less. AI is reshaping roles. Budgets are under pressure. And leaders are being pushed to measure everything. Of course, key performance indicators matter. But Gallup’s latest research found that only 20% of employees worldwide were engaged in 2025. You may have already heard me say that the meaning of life is a life with meaning. And the same goes for business. Is your business meaningful for your people? For your customers? For your suppliers? For society? So how do you measure whether the work itself still feels meaningful? In this video, I explore what are often called key purpose indicators. They are the questions that help you step back and reflect on whether the work matters, whether the relationships around it are meaningful, and whether people feel they are making a difference. Because when we focus only on performance, it becomes very easy to lose sight of purpose. And if you want to go a little deeper on that front, our guide “10 ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR LEADERS AT EVERY LEVEL” is a practical place to start. It explores the mindset and skills that help people lead from any chair and contribute more effectively across the organisation. GET YOUR GUIDE HERE: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/10essentialleadershipskills/ 👉 If you found this video helpful, share it with others who are passionate about becoming more thoughtful, human-centred leaders. ---- YOUR LEADERSHIP DIAMOND Get your copy of my #1 Amazon Australia bestselling book "Your Leadership Diamond" today and you'll receive the audiobook (narrated by yours truly) as well as a sample of my second book "Rough Diamonds" FOR FREE. Click this link to find out how: www.yourleadershipdiamond.com ---- HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT COACH FOR YOU With an abundance of choice, finding the right coach can be overwhelming. This guide will run you through the different types of coaches that are available and give you some quick tips on how to choose what's right for you. GET YOUR GUIDE: www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/7typesofcoaches/

    2 min
  2. 3 Ways to Strengthen Your Leadership Pipeline

    Apr 20

    3 Ways to Strengthen Your Leadership Pipeline

    BASECAMP: LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS ONLINE More than any technical know-how, your ability to inspire people to exceptional performance will determine your effectiveness and define your success as a leader. Take charge of your leadership development with an easy-to-learn, easy-to-retain toolkit you will use for life. Build skills that lift performance, fast-track your impact, and help you lead from any chair. ENROL TODAY: courses.thehumanenterprise.com.au/ -------------------- Recently, I heard a CEO reflect on one of his proudest leadership achievements. It was not a result. It was not a transaction. It was not even a title. It was the fact that when the time came to replace him, the business was able to appoint from within. Not because they avoided an external search. Because he had strengthened the pipeline well enough that they did not need to look outside the business to find someone ready. That he cared deeply, really deeply, about the development of his people. To me, that is what strong leadership development looks like. True servant leadership. So how do you build a stronger leadership pipeline in your organisation, well before a key role opens up? In this video, I share three practical ways to think more deliberately about developing future leaders and building stronger leadership capability and pipeline throughout your organisation. These fundamentals sit at the heart of our guide, 10 essential leadership skills for leaders at every level. Explore the mindset and skills that help people lead from any chair, contribute more effectively, personally grow and be ready to take on ever greater responsibility over time. GET YOUR GUIDE HERE: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/10essentialleadershipskills/ ---- 👉 If you found this video helpful, share it with others who are passionate about becoming more thoughtful, human-centred leaders. ---- YOUR LEADERSHIP DIAMOND Get your copy of my #1 Amazon Australia bestselling book "Your Leadership Diamond" today and you'll receive the audiobook (narrated by yours truly) as well as a sample of my second book "Rough Diamonds" FOR FREE. Click this link to find out how: www.yourleadershipdiamond.com ---- HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT COACH FOR YOU With an abundance of choice, finding the right coach can be overwhelming. This guide will run you through the different types of coaches that are available and give you some quick tips on how to choose what's right for you. GET YOUR GUIDE: www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/7typesofcoaches/

    3 min
  3. Essentials of Leadership Series: Leadership... It all starts with leading yourself

    Apr 14

    Essentials of Leadership Series: Leadership... It all starts with leading yourself

    BASECAMP: LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS ONLINE More than any technical know-how, your ability to inspire people to exceptional performance will determine your effectiveness and define your success as a leader. Take charge of your leadership development with an easy-to-learn, easy-to-retain toolkit you will use for life. Build skills that lift performance, fast-track your impact, and help you lead from any chair. ENROL TODAY: http://courses.thehumanenterprise.com.au/ --------------------   Leadership… It all starts with leading yourself
 What’s the first leadership challenge every one of us must face? It’s not leading a team, setting a strategy, or managing stakeholders. It’s leading yourself.
 In this next episode of The Essentials of Leadership series on Leaders for Life Radio, I sit down with Nicole Gillard, one of our much loved and respected Consulting Partners at the human enterprise, to explore one of the most important foundations of great leadership: Leading Self. Nicole brings a rare blend of commercial experience, coaching wisdom, and grounded humanity to this conversation. Together, we unpack how mindset shapes behaviour, why self-talk matters more than most leaders realise, how to uncover the values driving your decisions, and why purpose can become your lighthouse when things get tough. Nicole is thoughtful, practical, and deeply real, and comfortable sharing her own insecurities at times. We also explore the role of self-awareness in big transitions, the impact of unconscious bias on how we see ourselves and others, and even what leadership can learn from dance: freedom, expression, adaptability, and working in harmony with others. Listen as Nicole shares leadership insights on:
- Building more self-awareness and leading with greater intention - Noticing and shifting the self-talk that may be holding you back - Getting clearer on your values and living them more consistently - Understanding how unconscious bias can shape your leadership - Using purpose to stay energised and resilient through challenge - Leading with more confidence, choice, and authenticity
 Nicole shares practical, human, and immediately useful ideas for anyone wanting to lead better from the inside out. Small tweaks you can apply before your next meeting, your next decision, or your next tough moment that matters. 👉 If you found this interview helpful, share it with others who are passionate about becoming more thoughtful, human-centred leaders. ---- YOUR LEADERSHIP DIAMOND Get your copy of my #1 Amazon Australia bestselling book "Your Leadership Diamond" today and you'll receive the audiobook (narrated by yours truly) as well as a sample of my second book "Rough Diamonds" FOR FREE. Click this link to find out how: https://www.yourleadershipdiamond.com ---- 10 ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS - FOR LEADERS AT EVERY LEVEL Whether you’re an emerging leader seeking to enhance your leadership skill set or a seasoned executive looking to sharpen your abilities, this guide is designed to help you on your lifelong journey to becoming an even more effective leader. GET YOUR GUIDE: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/10essentialleadershipskills ---- HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT COACH FOR YOU With an abundance of choice, finding the right coach can be overwhelming. This guide will run you through the different types of coaches that are available and give you some quick tips on how to choose what's right for you. GET YOUR GUIDE: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/7typesofcoaches/

    29 min
  4. 3 Ways to Boost Retention

    12/17/2025

    3 Ways to Boost Retention

    To watch the video visit: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/2025/12/17/3waystoboostretention/ ---- BASECAMP: LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS ONLINE More than any technical know-how, your ability to inspire people to exceptional performance will determine your effectiveness and define your success as a leader. This course allows you to take charge of developing your leadership capabilities through an easy-to-learn and easy-to-retain set of leadership skills that will stay with you for life. That way you'll be ready to lead from any chair! ENROL TODAY: http://courses.thehumanenterprise.com.au/ -------------------- HAVE YOUR TOP TALENT DO MORE THAN JUST STAY One of my maxims in life is to “minimise regret”. It should be yours as well when it comes to retaining your top talent, particularly when studies show superior talent can be up to eight times more productive than the average team member, and that performance advantage only increases as the role becomes more complex. So how do you minimise regrettable losses in your business way beyond exit and stay interviews? In this video, I provide three key strategies to keep your top talent engaged, motivated, and making a big impact. And it's those three key areas that are at the heart of our group coaching program, Higher Ground Leadership Mastermind. Go a little deeper with our guide, 10 Tips for Keeping Your Top Talent, and learn why your best people leave and what you can do to make them want to stay: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/10tipsforkeepingyourtoptalent/ ---- YOUR LEADERSHIP DIAMOND Get your copy of my #1 Amazon Australia bestselling book "Your Leadership Diamond" today and you'll receive the audiobook (narrated by yours truly) as well as a sample of my second book "Rough Diamonds" FOR FREE. Click this link to find out how: https://www.yourleadershipdiamond.com ---- 10 ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS - FOR LEADERS AT EVERY LEVEL Whether you’re an emerging leader seeking to enhance your leadership skill set or a seasoned executive looking to sharpen your abilities, this guide is designed to help you on your lifelong journey to becoming an even more effective leader. GET YOUR GUIDE: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/10essentialleadershipskills ---- HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT COACH FOR YOU With an abundance of choice, finding the right coach can be overwhelming. This guide will run you through the different types of coaches that are available and give you some quick tips on how to choose what's right for you. GET YOUR GUIDE: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/7typesofcoaches/

    2 min
  5. Essentials of Leadership Series: The importance of building leadership cultures for future leaders

    09/30/2025

    Essentials of Leadership Series: The importance of building leadership cultures for future leaders

    BASECAMP: LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS ONLINE More than any technical know-how, your ability to inspire people to exceptional performance will determine your effectiveness and define your success as a leader. Take charge of your leadership development with an easy-to-learn, easy-to-retain toolkit you will use for life. Build skills that lift performance, fast-track your impact, and help you lead from any chair. ENROL TODAY: http://courses.thehumanenterprise.com.au/ -------------------- What’s one of the biggest threats to your organisation’s future? Not the competition - it's the absence of a strong leadership culture. In this first episode of The Essentials of Leadership Series on Leaders for Life Radio, Paul Mitchell sits down with Matt Freedman, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Professional Services APAC at Salesforce, to unpack how great companies deliberately build leaders at every level, not just at the top. Their focus is on internal promotions wherever possible. Matt’s an energiser - entrepreneurial, people-first, and right on the edge of what’s next in customer and employee experience. Together we explore the mindsets and rituals that turn individual leadership into a lived culture: growing talent, using feedback as fuel, making the tough calls, managing complex stakeholders, and staying future-fit as AI, agentic systems and new ways of working reshape our world. He provides practical, human, and immediately useful ideas - leadership you can apply before your next meeting. Listen if you want to: - Move from leadership as a person to leadership as a culture - Coach for presence, gravitas and real results - Handle big stakeholder moments under pressure - Turn feedback and accountability into everyday habits - Ready your high potentials for what’s coming next 👉 If you found this inteview helpful, share it with others who are passionate about becoming more thoughtful, human-centred leaders. ---- YOUR LEADERSHIP DIAMOND Get your copy of my #1 Amazon Australia bestselling book "Your Leadership Diamond" today and you'll receive the audiobook (narrated by yours truly) as well as a sample of my second book "Rough Diamonds" FOR FREE. Click this link to find out how: https://www.yourleadershipdiamond.com ---- 10 ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS - FOR LEADERS AT EVERY LEVEL Whether you’re an emerging leader seeking to enhance your leadership skill set or a seasoned executive looking to sharpen your abilities, this guide is designed to help you on your lifelong journey to becoming an even more effective leader. GET YOUR GUIDE: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/10essentialleadershipskills ---- HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT COACH FOR YOU With an abundance of choice, finding the right coach can be overwhelming. This guide will run you through the different types of coaches that are available and give you some quick tips on how to choose what's right for you. GET YOUR GUIDE: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/7typesofcoaches/

    42 min
  6. Mentoring with Mitch - Episode 32: How to give real feedback without being seen as a bully

    01/29/2025

    Mentoring with Mitch - Episode 32: How to give real feedback without being seen as a bully

    To watch the video visit: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/2025/01/29/how-to-give-real-feedback-without-being-seen-as-a-bully/ ---- BASECAMP: LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS ONLINE More than any technical know-how, your ability to inspire people to exceptional performance will determine your effectiveness and define your success as a leader. This course allows you to take charge of developing your leadership capabilities through an easy-to-learn and easy-to-retain set of leadership skills that will stay with you for life. That way you'll be ready to lead from any chair! ENROL TODAY: http://courses.thehumanenterprise.com.au/ -------------------- This is a very sensitive topic. Feedback may be the breakfast of champions but how do we serve it without being accused of bullying? In this episode, I tackle a sensitive yet critical question relating to accusations of bullying: "There is so much written on psychological safety lately. What have you found that works? I even had a partner say the other day to me, he'd love to give someone some "harsh" feedback (his words not mine) to one of his associate directors but probably won't as he would be accused of bullying. Now that really worried me. What should I tell him?" With legislation and workplace expectations shifting, leaders often feel caught between providing essential guidance and avoiding potential backlash. One way to address this is by using these three key principles for giving feedback that helps people grow without crossing the line. The goal is always to help others shine, not to avoid the tough conversations. What’s your approach to balancing psychological safety with honest communication? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. It's an important and timely conversation. If you’d like to explore more on building REAL workplace cultures in your leadership development journey, grab a copy of my book Your Leadership Diamond[here](insert link). Let’s make feedback kind, real, and useful. 👉 If you found this helpful, share it with others who are passionate about becoming more thoughtful, human-centred leaders. ---- YOUR LEADERSHIP DIAMOND Get your copy of my #1 Amazon Australia bestselling book "Your Leadership Diamond" today and you'll receive the audiobook (narrated by yours truly) as well as a sample of my second book "Rough Diamonds" FOR FREE. Click this link to find out how: https://www.yourleadershipdiamond.com ---- 10 ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS - FOR LEADERS AT EVERY LEVEL Whether you’re an emerging leader seeking to enhance your leadership skill set or a seasoned executive looking to sharpen your abilities, this guide is designed to help you on your lifelong journey to becoming an even more effective leader. GET YOUR GUIDE: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/10essentialleadershipskills ---- HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT COACH FOR YOU With an abundance of choice, finding the right coach can be overwhelming. This guide will run you through the different types of coaches that are available and give you some quick tips on how to choose what's right for you. GET YOUR GUIDE: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/7typesofcoaches/

    5 min
  7. Mentoring with Mitch - Episode 31: Small Tweaks to Stay Energised

    12/09/2024

    Mentoring with Mitch - Episode 31: Small Tweaks to Stay Energised

    To watch the original video visit: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/2024/12/10/mentoring-with-mitch-episode-31-small-tweaks-to-stay-energised/ ---- BASECAMP: LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS ONLINE More than any technical know-how, your ability to inspire people to exceptional performance will determine your effectiveness and define your success as a leader. This course allows you to take charge of developing your leadership capabilities through an easy-to-learn and easy-to-retain set of leadership skills that will stay with you for life. That way you'll be ready to lead from any chair! ENROL TODAY: http://courses.thehumanenterprise.com.au/ -------------------- How energised are you as a leader? Drop your energy and your results will follow. In this episode, I share 6 simple habits to help you maintain energy throughout the whole day so you can lead at your best. Here's the question from an engineering manager in an IT firm who attended our Basecamp: Leadership Essentials programme. They asked: “You referred throughout the workshop, Basecamp, to small tweaks. I'm wondering what small tweaks you do during the day to keep you so energised. Is it drugs? LOL. No seriously, any hints on overall energy management?" I explore the small yet impactful habits that will help you maintain energy throughout the day, including Hal Elrod’s SAVERS method—a morning routine that sets the tone for high performance. How do you stay energised? I’d love to hear your tips to help other leaders in the community. 👉 If you found this helpful, share it with others who are passionate about becoming more thoughtful, human-centred leaders. ---- YOUR LEADERSHIP DIAMOND Get your copy of my #1 Amazon Australia bestselling book "Your Leadership Diamond" today and you'll receive the audiobook (narrated by yours truly) as well as a sample of my second book "Rough Diamonds" FOR FREE. Click this link to find out how: https://www.yourleadershipdiamond.com ---- 10 ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS - FOR LEADERS AT EVERY LEVEL Whether you’re an emerging leader seeking to enhance your leadership skill set or a seasoned executive looking to sharpen your abilities, this guide is designed to help you on your lifelong journey to becoming an even more effective leader. GET YOUR GUIDE: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/10essentialleadershipskills ---- HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT COACH FOR YOU With an abundance of choice, finding the right coach can be overwhelming. This guide will run you through the different types of coaches that are available and give you some quick tips on how to choose what's right for you. GET YOUR GUIDE: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/7typesofcoaches/

    5 min
  8. Mentoring with Mitch - Episode 30: How to Build a Positive Feedback Culture

    12/04/2024

    Mentoring with Mitch - Episode 30: How to Build a Positive Feedback Culture

    To watch the original video visit: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/2024/12/05/mentoring-with-mitch-episode-30-how-to-build-a-positive-feedback-culture/ ---- BASECAMP: LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS ONLINE More than any technical know-how, your ability to inspire people to exceptional performance will determine your effectiveness and define your success as a leader. This course allows you to take charge of developing your leadership capabilities through an easy-to-learn and easy-to-retain set of leadership skills that will stay with you for life. That way you'll be ready to lead from any chair! ENROL TODAY: http://courses.thehumanenterprise.com.au/ -------------------- In this episode, I explore a question from a philanthropy manager in a not-for-profit organisation: “Our culture is built on positivity, and therefore I’m wondering how I keep this in mind while simultaneously giving people the feedback they need to develop. It’s not a big issue, but I know other leaders struggle with the same thing. Where have you seen this addressed in other NFPs?” Creating a positive feedback culture is a challenge in any organisation. How do you balance encouragement with constructive feedback to truly help your team grow? I share a simple framework for balancing support and challenge, designed to inspire growth and empower your team to reach their potential. Whether in a not-for-profit or any organisation, reflecting on your feedback style can help create a culture where everyone thrives. Try these tips and let me know how they work for you! 👉 If you found this helpful, share it with others who are passionate about becoming more thoughtful, human-centred leaders. ---- YOUR LEADERSHIP DIAMOND Get your copy of my #1 Amazon Australia bestselling book "Your Leadership Diamond" today and you'll receive the audiobook (narrated by yours truly) as well as a sample of my second book "Rough Diamonds" FOR FREE. Click this link to find out how: https://www.yourleadershipdiamond.com ---- 10 ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS - FOR LEADERS AT EVERY LEVEL Whether you’re an emerging leader seeking to enhance your leadership skill set or a seasoned executive looking to sharpen your abilities, this guide is designed to help you on your lifelong journey to becoming an even more effective leader. GET YOUR GUIDE: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/10essentialleadershipskills ---- HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT COACH FOR YOU With an abundance of choice, finding the right coach can be overwhelming. This guide will run you through the different types of coaches that are available and give you some quick tips on how to choose what's right for you. GET YOUR GUIDE: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/7typesofcoaches/

    6 min
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Listen to Paul Mitchell, Founder and Managing Director of 'the human enterprise' as he interviews some of our top leaders about how to create the most meaningful workplaces on the planet. ‘leaders for life radio’ gives you the opportunity to access some of the Asia Pacific's top leaders. You'll hear from leaders from all walks of life - business, community, the arts and sport - and find out what being an enterprising leader means to them. You’ll learn why they lead, what inspires them, and how they authentically excite their followers to exceptional performance.

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  • Creator
    Paul Mitchell Leadership Coach and Author
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
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