Adapt with Danette F-M

Danette Fenton-Menzies

‘Adapt with Danette F-M’ is a podcast by Danette Fenton-Menzies; speaker, business coach, and a leader in the adaptability space for the over a decade. In this podcast Danette chats to different adaptable leaders from across different sectors to break down how they have adapted to get where they are, and what tips you can utilise to keep up with changing environments. This is a companion podcast to the amazing new book “The Adaptable Leader” by Danette Fenton-Menzies. You can buy it in paperback or digital edition here: https://www.danettefm.com/store/p/the-adaptable-leader-paperback

  1. Apr 16

    The 70-20-10 Rule: How Leaders Can Drive Innovation and Adaptability with David Fish

    This week's season finale of Adapt with Danette FM is a great episode, and we are joined by friend of the show and strategist, speaker, author and aviator David Fish. And who better to round out our 3rd season focussing on Experimentation?In today's episode, we break down the news, listener questions and more. Fishy also looks bad strategy, how to be better at experimenting at work, and tells us about a science experiment involving monkeys, and relates that to why some organisations struggle with experimentation.To reach out to David Fish:https://www.davidfish.com.au/https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-fish-fishy/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Experimentation02:14 Adaptability in News: Old Houses, New Solutions09:07 Chat with from David Fish10:07 Defining Experimentation and Exploration12:00 Successful Experimentation Examples15:57 Challenges in Experimentation22:09 Encouraging Experimentation at Work23:51 The Human Aspect of Experimentation26:58 Managing Unexpected Situations29:29 Importance of Experimentation for Adaptation35:23 Maintaining Experimentation Culture in Established Organizations38:21 Leadership and Risk Appetite40:59 Personal Experimentation and Leadership Identity44:19 Listener Question and Final Thoughts

    56 min

  2. Apr 9

    From Family Business to Market Leader: The Power of Experimentation with Chris Green

    How do you become a market leader, especially as a regional business?In this insightful interview, Chris Green shares his expertise on family business mentorship, experimentation in leadership, and strategies for sustainable growth. Discover how experimentation drives innovation, the challenges faced, and practical tips for leaders to foster a culture of continuous improvement.To reach out to Chris:https://www.chrisgreen.au/https://www.linkedin.com/company/chris-green-business-by-design/?originalSubdomain=auChapters00:00 Introduction to Experimentation01:49 Adapt the News: Healthy Soil and Body Connection09:15 Interview with Chris Green on Experimentation13:06 The Importance of Experimentation20:18 Challenges in Experimentation27:02 Encouraging Experimentation in the Workplace30:04 The Need for Continuous Adaptation33:53 Final Thoughts38:52 Key Takeaways from Chris Green's Insights41:25 Ask and Adapt: Personal Experimentation Experiences45:28 Final Thoughts on Experimentation46:17 Adapt with DanetteFM Podcast Intro Animation.mp446:30 Introduction to Experimentation in Organizations

    47 min

  3. Mar 29

    Best Lightbulb Moments of the Season

    Today we thought we would mix it up and share some of our favourite Lightbulb moments from the season. This show has been full of amazing moments that made Alena stop and think, and we thought today would be a great chance to share those with you.Chapters00:00 Sharing Favorite Insights and Inspirations00:30 Yvonne Hilsz03:25 Julia Van Graas14:48 Lindsay Hutchinson24:18 Steve VamosFor more information on Alena and the Real Math of Business:https://www.alenabennett.com.au/https://www.linkedin.com/in/alenabennett/

    38 min

  4. Mar 25

    The Best Experiments of our Guests (...So Far)

    This season is all about Experimentation, and so it is only right that we compile a clip show of the best experiments of the season so far.Grab a copy of Danette's awesome book The Adaptable Leader right here: https://www.danettefm.com/shop-Xr7Ip/p/the-adaptable-leader-paperback Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Brent Forrester 05:12 Cherie Mylordis 10:02 Dr Richard Hodge 17:22 Sophie Krantz 24:43 Bernie Kelly 26:37 Dr. Medhi Nourbakhsh 29:45 Tim Jack Adams 32:00 Gabriel Mustafa 36:50 Dr. Paige Williams

    46 min

  5. Mar 19

    The Anti-Fragile Leader: Embracing Change and Uncertainty with Dr. Paige Williams

    In nature, there are many examples of things being anti-fragile; where stress makes them stronger. But in business; things can look very fragile, very quickly. Luckily, today Danette is joined by the awesome Dr Paige Williams to help us all with becoming anti-fragile! In this episode, Dr. Paige Williams discusses the importance of experimentation in leadership and organisations, emphasising how small, intentional micro-experiments can foster adaptability, anti-fragility, and strategic growth. The conversation explores practical tools like the Learning Forward Loop, the role of accountability, and the mindset needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. DR PAIGE WILLIAMS is an author, researcher and PhD in Organisational Behaviour. A trusted advisor and mentor to senior leaders across business, government, education and beyond, she uses a potent blend of neuroscience, psychology and her own twenty-plus years of international business leadership experience to surface uncomfortable truths and help leaders see the rules they need to break in order to breakthrough and lead themselves, their teams, and their organisations to thrive.An Honorary Fellow of the Centre for Wellbeing Science and an Associate of Melbourne Business School, Paige’s book – Becoming AntiFragile, Learning to Thrive through Disruption, Challenge and Change - was published in 2020 to wide acclaim and her latest book Own It! Honouring and Amplifying Accountability explores why accountability is the strategic imperative in the post-COVID economic landscape, and how to get it. To reach out to Dr Paige Williams: https://drpaige.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpaigewilliams/ And to grab Dr Paige's latest book: https://drpaige.au/books/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Adaptability and Experimentation 01:51 Disrupting Stereotypes: The Weightlifting Story 04:15 Pre-Chat with Dr Paige Williams 05:32 Conversation with Dr. Paige Williams 07:40 Defining Experimentation in Leadership 09:09 Real-World Example of Effective Experimentation 14:58 Challenges in Embracing Experimentation 19:47 Understanding Experimentation Failures 21:59 Encouraging Experimentation in the Workplace 25:25 The Importance of Experimentation for Leaders 27:59 The Role of Accountability in Experimentation 30:27 Adaptive Integrity in Experimentation 31:46 Connecting with Dr. Paige Williams 34:27 Ask and Adapt: Listener Questions 37:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Grab a copy of Danette's awesome book The Adaptable Leader right here: https://www.danettefm.com/shop-Xr7Ip/p/the-adaptable-leader-paperback

    39 min

  6. Mar 12

    From Public Sector to Startup: Gabriel Mustafa's Journey with Experimentation

    What lessons can you learn from the public sector to turn that into a powerful startup?Well, in today's episode, Danette chats to old friend Gabriel Mustafa about just that journey. Gabriel Mustafa shares his journey from public sector finance to entrepreneurship, emphasising the importance of experimentation in leadership and organisational growth. He discusses real-world examples of successful and failed experiments, challenges faced, and strategies to foster a culture of innovation.They chat about leadership, listening and life lessons.To reach out to Gabriel:https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-mustafa-00007b26/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Adaptability and Experimentation01:52 Adapt the News: Social Connections and Nature05:02 Guest Introduction: Gabriel Mustafa06:20 Chat with Gabriel09:46 Defining Experimentation and Its Importance12:24 Real-Life Examples of Successful Experimentation17:30 Challenges and Failures in Experimentation22:09 Encouraging Experimentation in the Workplace28:00 The Importance of Adaptability in Leadership34:09 Final Thoughts on Experimentation and Leadership37:06 Key Takeaways from the Conversation38:20 Ask and Adapt: Daily Tips for Adaptability

    43 min

  7. Mar 5

    How to Get "Out of the Box" Thinking with Tim Jack Adams

    Have you ever been in a meeting designed to encourage "Out of the Box" thinking, only to be literally be doing that session inside a windowless room... or a "box"?In this amazing episode with friend of the show Tim Jack Adams, Danette and Tim break down some of the ways we get in our own way, the power of nature, and how mental health is one of the most important things a business can invest in. Tim also shares how people can protect their battery, and shares his awesome resource on checking your ownTim Jack Adams is founder, author and keynote speaker; a thought leader on connected leadership, sustainable wellbeing & human performance. As the founder of GreenX7 and creator of the Battery CheckTM, Tim helps leaders, teams and organisations thrive sustainably by reconnecting to their energy, sharpening clarity, and building momentum that lasts. No fluff, just science-backed tools that deliver real change in the real world.To reach out to Tim:https://www.timjackadams.com.au/https://www.linkedin.com/in/timjackadams/And to check your battery:https://battery.greenx7.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Adaptation and Experimentation 01:27 Rethinking ADHD: Hypercuriosity as a Strength 04:51 The Importance of Nature in Experimentation 05:48 Chat with Tim Jack Adams 07:42 Defining Experimentation in Leadership 09:04 Successful Experimentation: A Case Study 11:47 Motivation in Continuous Experimentation 14:25 Challenges in Experimentation 16:00 When Experimentation Fails 18:04 Fostering a Culture of Experimentation 22:15 The Importance of Experimentation for Adaptability 24:34 Understanding the Battery Check 29:23 Final Thoughts on Experimentation 34:45 Danette + Jez Reflect on the Chat 36:27 Mental Health and Experimentation 39:28 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement

    40 min

  8. Feb 26

    Disrupting Australia's Real Estate Sector and the Power of Experimentation with Chris Scullin

    In today's episode, Danette catches up with Chris Scullin, Founder of Lystr and long-time friend of Danette.In this episode, Chris Scullin shares insights on experimentation, adaptability, and leadership in a rapidly changing world. He shares practical strategies for fostering innovation, managing risks, and creating a culture that embraces failure and learning. He shares stories from his time in the public sector, to creating a new venture designed to disrupt the entire real estate sector.Other than being a founder, Chris has15 years in real estate management, 20 years in IT. Chris combines deep real estate industry knowledge with global management expertise to develop and drive his strategic vision.To reach out to Chris:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cscullin/And to check out Lystrhttps://lystr.com.au/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Adaptability and Experimentation02:38 The Importance of Deep Hanging Out06:01 Experimentation as a Tool for Risk Management08:15 Chat with Chris Scullin11:50 Defining Experimentation and Risk17:25 The Importance of Failing Fast09:51 Case Study: Lystr's Success21:23 Navigating Team Dynamics and Friction27:41 The Journey of Experimentation31:31 Creating a Culture of Innovation35:40 The Importance of Leadership in Experimentation41:28 Fostering a Growth Mindset46:25 The Role of Calmness in Leadership51:08 Danette and Jez Reflect on the Chat54:12 Listener Questions: Bringing Experimentation to Work57:11 Key Takeaways and Closing Thoughts58:29 Adapt with DanetteFM Podcast Intro Animation.mp4Resources:The Adaptable Leader (Book) - https://www.danettefm.com/shopDeep Hanging Out (Article) - https://positive.news/article/deep-hanging-out

    59 min
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‘Adapt with Danette F-M’ is a podcast by Danette Fenton-Menzies; speaker, business coach, and a leader in the adaptability space for the over a decade. In this podcast Danette chats to different adaptable leaders from across different sectors to break down how they have adapted to get where they are, and what tips you can utilise to keep up with changing environments. This is a companion podcast to the amazing new book “The Adaptable Leader” by Danette Fenton-Menzies. You can buy it in paperback or digital edition here: https://www.danettefm.com/store/p/the-adaptable-leader-paperback

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  • Creator
    Danette Fenton-Menzies
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Danette Fenton-Menzies
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    Adapt with Danette F-M