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06/02/2019

5: Fixed Vs Growth Mindsets & Psychologically Safe Workplaces - with Naomi Armitage

Today’s episode features Naomi Armitage - a Psychologist and advocate for ‘Psychological Safety ‘in the workplace and an expert on the topic of fixed vs growth mindsets. Naomi has her own practice and has worked with some of Australia’s largest companies in transforming and empowering workplaces to create more innovative, productive and forward-thinking cultures. She provides practical advice on how individuals and leaders can better apply these learnings in their lives and help to better develop themselves and their teams. Can you talk to us a little bit about fixed and growth mindset? From your perspective what are the basic differences between the two mindsets? Really a fixed mindset is the belief that your basic abilities and intelligence are fixed traits that you are born with, and you can’t change them. Whereas someone with a growth mindset believes their talents and abilities can be developed through efforts and persistence and that those efforts will be rewarded through change and mastery of different ideas or topics. They are very different, someone with a fixed mindset will avoid challenges and try and cover up mistakes because you believe that you need to protect the view that you may be the expert and know everything. Often people with a fixed mindset tend to plateau early in their careers, and don’t go on to learn and develop. Someone with a growth mindset loves opportunities to learn. They see it as an opportunity to develop and they accept criticism in their feedback and find lessons in their failures. They are the ones who tend to achieve more and have that greater sense of free will and control. From your perspective how does one truly change from a fixed to a growth mindset? It’s hard. To be able to get to that point you need two things, firstly you need to have a safe environment where you are allowed to learn and grow and make mistakes, if you are in an environment where failure is bad and you can’t afford to lose face because you’ll be punished or ridiculed then of course you’re not going to practice a growth mindset. So that environment where you accept mistakes and that they are inevitable is the number one thing. The second one is embracing that it’s a possibility and then just practicing it. Instinctively we want to try and manage our self-image, we want to fit in and look like we know what we’re doing, but that’s a line to that fixed mindset. So it’s about letting go of that, and being ok with being uncomfortable and letting go of your ego and practicing just on everyday behaviours. Why is psychological safety so important to workplaces and why should companies invest in this? The basis to diversity and inclusion, innovation and a lot of other organisational goals that business are trying to set today is in psychological safety. If businesses really simplify and drill down to their foundation and see if they work on building this climate of psychological safety, they will hit all their other targets along the way. It really has a business outcome with better performance, but also staff are likely to be more engaged, and you are more likely to retain them. You are looking after your people and your resources.

06/02/2019

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48 min
03/25/2019

2: Debunking Neuro Linguistics Programming: The study and process of SUCCESS, With Gina Mollicone-Long

Presidents, entrepreneurs, athletes, actors and many others have used (Neuro Linguistics Programming) to propel themselves towards their goals and also stop the process of self-sabotage and in doing so unlocking their potential. In the show Shaun defines with Gina Mollicone-Long(NLP guru, motivational speaker and world renowned author) and explores how NLP helps people change their thoughts, behaviours and habits in their quest to achieve their desired outcomes and to get out of their own way. During the show we cover · The impact of the language you use · Dealing with anxiety · The “process” of change · Brain hacks to get your mind working for you · Habits and patterns of behaviour · The deference between the goal getter (conscious mind) and goal getter (unconscious mind)

03/25/2019

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1h 1m
07/17/2025

The Power of Mining with Janette Hewson

With over 25 years of executive leadership in the energy and resources sector, Janette Hewson is a seasoned director and strategic leader who knows how to navigate both boom times and tough downturns. An expert in building strong internal and external relationships, Janette thrives on collaboration to deliver business objectives and drive results. In the boardroom, Janette brings a respectful diversity of thought, sharp strategic insight, and the ability to build consensus even on complex issues. Her broad expertise spans external affairs, stakeholder engagement, ESG, major project delivery, procurement, legal advisory, governance, risk management, internal audit, policy development, and corporate strategy. Having led through crises, restructures, acquisitions, expansions, and closures, Janette has honed her leadership skills and a deep understanding of business transformation. She is passionate about building effective teams and transforming business units to achieve sustainable success. Episode Summary Janette is a dynamic leader and advocate for the Mining and Resources sector. In this episode, she shares her journey from a legal background to becoming the CEO of QRC, and how mining has not only shaped her career but also allowed her to make a meaningful impact on communities across Australia and the Pacific. This episode explores the evolving narrative of mining, the sector’s social and economic contributions, and the exciting future ahead, particularly for young people and those passionate about sustainability, innovation, and regional development. Key Discussion Points: Janette’s Unconventional Path into Mining From Mount Isa to the highlands of Papua New Guinea.Transitioning from law to general counsel, and eventually into executive leadership.The role of serendipity and saying “yes” to unexpected opportunities.Mining as a Platform for Social Good Opening a literacy library in PNG and the emotional impact of that experience.Supporting Indigenous communities in Australia through employment and business partnerships.The shared social challenges across remote communities globally, and how mining can help address them.The Power of Belonging and Purpose Why Janette feels at home in the mining industry.The camaraderie and mission-driven culture of mining teams.How the sector fosters a sense of collective achievement and community.Public Perception vs. Reality The challenge of misinformation and activism in shaping public opinion.The importance of transparency and storytelling in changing the narrative.How QRC and its members are engaging with schools and communities through the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA).The Future of Mining Strong long-term demand across commodities: coal, gold, copper, and critical minerals.The rise of automation, AI, and remote operations, and to the new skills required.The need for policy reform, faster approvals, and global competitiveness.Opportunities for the Next Generation Why now is a great time to enter the mining industry.The sector’s role in decarbonisation and environmental innovation.The global mobility and career growth potential for mining professionals.Key Quotes “Every day is a school day. That’s the beauty of the industry, you’re always learning.”“Mining only exists because society needs it. We’re not mining for the sake of it.”“If you want to do good for the environment, come and join the industry and help us decarbonise the world.”Industry Insights Queensland’s resources sector contributes $120 billion to the state economy.Supports 1 in 6 jobs across the state.Social & Environmental Impact Literacy and education programs in PNG and regional Australia.Indigenous employment and business development.Rehabilitation and sustainability initiatives across mine sites.Repurposing historic mining assets for renewable energy projects like pumped hydro.Resources & Links Queensland Resources Council (QRC): qrc.org.auQueensland Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA): qmea.org.au

07/17/2025

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22 min
03/08/2021

Reframing Mental Health with David Shillington | #012

In this episode I interviewed David Shillington, Many of you know him as a former Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League. A Queensland State of Origin and Australian international representative prop forward, he previously played for the Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders. David is now CEO of Wellbeing Code where he works to normalise conversations around mental health. He teaches how to re-frame mental health to treat it as a skill set can be trained, just like we train our physical health in order to feel and perform our best. We speak about the mental challenges he faces being a professional athlete and how he managed money/mental health and how the image of playing professional sport has its challenges.

03/08/2021

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1h 11m
05/21/2022

Thoughts and Feelings: Turning Negative into Positive

Listen and learn how you can retrain your mindset, the engine room behind which track our thoughts and emotions take us. How we talk to ourselves also plays a pivotal role in commandeering the train, and how fast or slow we go. Learn the 8 different thinking patterns that are common and how viewing them either negatively or positively influence the outcomes. Ask yourself: Am I wearing rose coloured glasses when it comes to my emotions and thoughts? An interesting point is highlighted at the beginning of this Flashcast when Phil highlights that we are often able to point out things in others that we are blinded to in ourselves, and how a psychiatrist would say that the faults we see in others are often our very own faults. Phil brings in author and mindset engineer Joe Dispenza, and how being aware of your thoughts and how to file them appropriately can help you in your day to day dealings. Listen and learn how to turn your negatives into positives and kick the habit of negative thinking. Send us your comments and questions to our Facebook page Facebook.com/FlashCastByPDB or to ask@flashcastbypdb.com. Remember to subscribe, rate and review the show, and as always, thank you for listening! Produced By The Podcast Boss

05/21/2022

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10 min
05/27/2020

Form Building & Developments

In this Industry update, Shaun speaks with Tim Waddell; General Manager at Form Building & Developments in New Zealand and discusses the story behind what built the company and the brilliant opportunities available now in the New Zealand construction market. Topics covered: • Overview of Form as a business • Origins including the stories of the founders • How they grew to an $160 million dollar business in 11 years • Culture and what it takes to be a member for the Form team • Current opportunities in the New Zealand market Why do clients choose to partner with Form? Delivery is a big part of it. In the Bay of Plenty there are many large industrial kiwi fruit projects where they must be completed by a date, likewise in Auckland with school projects and other time sensitive jobs. We have that relationship with clients and consultants that we do deliver. They like the element that we can self-perform part of the works with our own tradesman, and we are not reliant on subcontractors in the heated Auckland market. We are also easy to deal with, we are not a large contract company, and we like engaging with people instead of firing of letters left right and centre. Tell us about the good family feel and flat structural culture within the business? How important is culture in your eyes and how would you define the Form culture? It's very important and one of the key things throughout the business that we have all worked very hard on. I would define the culture as inclusive first and foremost, we are not a hierarchical or faceless business. The people who own the business are active in the business and happy to interact with everyone. I would describe the culture as professional, friendly and team orientated. We are big on our project teams, we refer to our key players in the team as the tripod, project manager, site manager and quantity surveyor. In any project they have the complete support of every facet of the business. I’m keen to understand what you look for in people who you work with and people that work for you? You are always looking for fit and fit with others in the business, we like straight-up people, people who want to put in a good days work, but want to focus on the task at hand and fit in with the team. People who are available to work unsupervised and generally nice friendly people. We are very hands on and personal and so people who like that sort of environment we generally look for as well.

05/27/2020

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27 min
04/27/2020

Knowledge is Power - The Importance of Budgeting to Your Financial Future | #003

We know a lot of people might think budgeting is tedious (and we can almost hear the eye rolling from here) but given the current events, it has become a priority for everyone. Now more than ever we really need to understand where our money is going. Here are some budgeting tips you might find helpful.

04/27/2020

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12 min
09/06/2023

From Broken to Mentally Fit with Jimi Hunt

2.00 - The Background & Intro When Jimi bounced off of rock bottom he got to the point where he said “I have to do something different that makes my tomorrow different from my today because my today sucks.” 4.00 - Picking up the tools and applying them Applications change the outcomes. Once you start seeing the gains you get “addicted to the gains”. Talent for translating the information and putting it in a way he could understand and that others could understand. 6.00 - Doesn’t have to be a big event that sets you into that state. “...the shove over the edge, you either fall to your death or you learn to fly. And that's what I decided as I was. I need to learn how to fly real, real quick… where can I, where can I build some wings from? Where can I get a parachute from?” 07.30 - The difference between resilience and mental fitness Mental fitness is the ability to be able to see chaos coming and have the perspectives, understanding and tools to avoid it as it comes, or at least glance it off. Is the ability to learn tools, techniques, perspectives, observations, and understandings that allow us to see situations unfolding as they unfold and be able to make really clear, confident, rational decisions in those that lead to the best outcomes for us. 10 - What do you do to keep mentally fit? “Instead of telling me what to do, he told me why I should do it.” A simple start. Future success is determined by past success. You're much more likely to succeed in the future if you have succeeded in the past. 13 - Two key underpinnings for Mental Fitness Ability to observe your thoughts and the ability to regulate your nervous system. 15.30 - The breath The key is to move yourself from a sympathetic state to a parasympathetic state. Parasympathetic is your rest, rejuvenation, and relaxation state. You can do this through your breath. Allows you to be in a state that helps you be in a state to choose better and create better outcomes for yourself. 17. 40 - Mental fitness for kids The parents are the biggest influence on a child’s life. You cannot teach what you do not know. “What is genetic in feeling is that you teach it to your children.” Parents control or dictate the environment or atmosphere people walk into. 22.30 - Mental health continuum When you say mental health people think of mental illness. If you put in small, consistent efforts all the time then you will become mentally fitter. Continuum is being able to put ourselves on to figure out where we’re at and how we can move up. 32.00 - Jimi’s why & putting yourself first “My why is to improve my mental fitness. I care about everybody secondary to myself and the more I connect to myself, the more I improve my mental fitness, the more I learn and the more ability I have to share that with others.” “And the happier the people are, the more mentally fit people are, the better employees they are, the more creative, the more productive, the less sick time, the less turnover, all of those metrics.” 40.00 - Advice you would pass on to younger Jimi Links - https://www.jimihunt.com - https://www.jimihunt.com/newsletter/ https://www.instagram.com/thejimihunt https://www.facebook.com/thejimihunt

09/06/2023

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45 min
01/31/2025

Learning how to nail 2025 from a World Champion - James Laughlin

In this episode, Shaun and James discuss strategies for starting the year strong, building sustainable habits, and finding purpose. James shares powerful frameworks elite performers use—from prime ministers to top athletes—to set and achieve meaningful goals. Key Takeaways:Reflection Before Resolution – Take stock of the past year by revisiting key moments. Ask yourself: What went well?What didn’t go well?What did I learn?Start, Stop, Continue Framework – Used by Fortune 50 companies: Start: What new habits or actions should you introduce?Stop: What’s holding you back that you need to eliminate?Continue: What’s working that you should maintain?Most Valued Priorities (MVPs) – Instead of setting 20+ goals, focus on 3-5 key priorities. The Power of Visualisation & Journaling – Neurosurgeon James Doty’s method: Write down your goals daily.Read them aloud.Close your eyes and feel what achieving them would be like.Accountability & Leverage – Find an accountability partner who will check in regularly. Use consequences to stay committed (e.g., James pledged to donate to a political figure he disliked if he didn’t write daily!). Building Winning Habits – Key traits of high performers: Master one habit at a time.Stick with it for at least 66 days (University College London study).Meditation, journaling, exercise, and structured routines create focus and discipline.Understand your natural rhythm (morning vs night person) and design habits accordingly.Discovering Purpose & Values – James emphasises: Purpose evolves over time—don’t put pressure on yourself to find one fixed mission.Identify your values by analysing where you spend time, money, and energy.Align actions with values for sustained motivation.Key Quotes:"High performers have habits that are different from low performers – they know how to sustain success.""Write, read, and visualise your goals every day – morning and night.""If you don’t know your values, you’re easily swayed by distractions and shiny objects.""Pick ONE habit at a time. Master it. Then move to the next." Connect with James Laughlin:Lead on Purpose Podcast – Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube. Ranked #1 in New Zealand!Instagram: @JamesLaughlin Resources Mentioned:- Masterclass on Setting Up Your Year – - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/2025replay - Core Drivers Diagnostic Tool (Deeper Signals) - contact James via his website www.jjlaughlin.com- Jonah Oliver’s Values Clarity Exercise - https://northframework.typeform.com/Stellar About James: James Laughlin stands at the forefront of High Performance Leadership and Personal Mastery, earning global recognition as a pioneering strategist in the field. As a highly sought-after international keynote speaker, James captivates and inspires diverse audiences worldwide with his compelling insights and transformative messages. His extensive experience spans working with elite performers and leading organizations, including professional athletes, influential CEOs, and multinational corporations, empowering them to lead with unwavering conviction and achieve remarkable success.

01/31/2025

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18 min
09/02/2019

8: Scaling Up – Verne Harnish Debunks The Process Of Business Growth

This episode features Verne Harnish – internationally renowned business expert, founder of the entrepreneur’s organisation, founder and CEO of ‘Scaling Up’ author of ‘Mastering the Rockefeller Habits’ and his latest book ‘Scaling Up’. In this podcast he discusses his views on business leadership, what companies get right in their approach to growth and scaling up, as well as what it takes to cultivate the high performance culture within an organisation. You’ve seen a lot and studied a lot, you’ve met some very impressive business leaders across the globe, is there anyone that sticks out as the most impressive business leader and why? A big company example would be Bill Gates, to think today as we are doing this podcast the company Microsoft is worth over $1 trillion, and they are ahead of the Facebooks, the Apples and the Amazons, Bill would clearly be the wealthiest guy on the planet next to Putin, if he hadn’t given away a chunk of his change. The decisions that they have made, the way they have structured the company not to be resilient but to be ‘anti=-fragile’ the fact that Microsoft is driven by 15,000 or so entrepreneurs, these ‘solution providers’ that are in the field, that is a business model that you just can’t beat. In our day and age, I don’t think there is a smarter business leader. On the mid-market, it’s the Australian guys over at Atlassian, the last I checked they were around 32 billion in value, and it’s because of their outstanding leadership, and their new approach to business plus their technology is really causing a revolution in the way we lead companies around the planet. How do you walk the line of high performance and the aspect of accountability that comes with that, and the aspect of care and empathy/connection with your team? There is nothing better than the win and winning begets winning. One of the things that we encourage is if you’ve been losing for a while and your culture is damaged, that you piece together some little wins. They’ve got to get that taste of victory back in their mouth. One of the things I focused on as a parent was getting each one of my kids to taste real success. Once they get that taste in their mouths, you can set them free because they will hunger for it the rest of their lives. Its kind of a chicken and egg question, so you want to start by ‘what do we have to accomplish today to move the needle’ then do it then do the same thing tomorrow. The three pillars to the Rockefeller habits are priorities, data and rhythm. How does that translate to positive results for companies and how do they piece together to move the business forward? So we start with priorities, the first step is to pick the most important next. Today, this week the next few weeks. It’s the essence of the sprint, that they talk about in Silicon Valley. You can only eat an elephant one bite at a time, so they break it down. So first set priority, 2 you need to gather data around that, both qualitative and quantitative. 3, you need to get in a room and talk about it. If you catch up regularly you can consider all the facts, then you can decide what to do next. Can you explain what a BHAG is? It’s a term coined by Jim Collins; it stands for Big Hairy Audacious Goal. The idea is to put a stake in the ground 10, 20 or 30 out. It doesn’t need to have a deadline, it’s just something that you want to achieve long term, but it does have to be measurable. You need to know that you’ve accomplished it. The BHAG is the measurable component of your overall purpose and why.

09/02/2019

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48 min

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