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Leading Beings
by Kate McCready - Leading Beings
✨ Rethink work. Redefine success. Forge your own path. The Leading Beings Podcast is for indie professionals, creative leaders, and unconventional business owners who are done with trying to fit into traditional work and success models that were never designed for them. You’re not here to follow the default path—you’re here to craft a work-life rhythm that aligns with who you are, how you create, and what truly matters. Through deep conversations, solo explorations, and practical strategies, we explore how to: ⚡ Work in a way that energizes you, not drains you 💡 Design a career, business, or leadership model that actually fits 🌀 Navigate transitions, pivots, and personal evolution with clarity 🌿 Build success on your terms—without burning out or selling out We dive into topics like: 🎯 Conscious leadership & business – Running t
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Beyond Portfolio Careers: Why I'm Using Professional Architecture as a Modern Work Design Frame
Portfolio careers are having a moment. But I don’t think everyone suddenly wants to ditch the 9–5, build five income streams and become a multi-hyphenate. I think the trend is pointing to something bigger: a growing need for more agency, adaptability and possibility in the way we work. In this...
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Four months of reimagining my business brought me back to the work I can't not do.
In April my corporate role was made redundant, which gave me what I'd wanted for a long time — my business, full time, again. Except the business I came back to wasn't quite right for the moment I was in, or the moment the world is in. So I set about reimagining it. What followed was four months…
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#53 What is an Indie Leader? The Future of Work Nobody's Talking About
What is an Indie Leader? Why is this way of working and leading on the rise? And why might it be exactly what you need to shape your career, business, and impact in 2025? In this episode of the Leading Beings Podcast, Kate McCready introduces the concept of Indie Leadership—a mindset, a movement,...
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#52 Professional Reinvention after Big Personal or Life Shifts
In this episode, I open up about my personal journey of managing professional responsibilities amidst personal upheaval. I share my experiences after the loss of my and how it led me to reassess my professional and personal life. This episode explores the profound identity shifts that can arise...
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#51 Intentional strategies for managing the load in stressful times
We all have times in work, life and business when things get full. Times where some things become more important or when there's just too much on our plate to keep everything going. So how can we intentionally manage our load in these full or stressful times? In this episode I explore a number of...
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#050 Aaron McEwan: Reimagining Work-Life Post Pandemic - What Leaders Need to Consider
We are all well aware of the fact our working lives have changed since we've moved on from the thick of the pandemic. But have our organisations and our leaders caught up? And are we really making the most of the new opportunities this 'now' of the future of work is presenting? In this episode I...
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#049 Keystone Actions
You may have heard of the concept of Keystone Habits. But what is a Keystone Action? In this episode I share: What is a keystone action? Why keystone actions are important How can you use keystone actions to achieve greater flow, particularly when you are overwhelmed with possibility and ideas...
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#048 Before you set goals for the new year, do this
The start of a new year can be an excellent time to set goals. But research tells us very few of us actually follow through with and achieve the goals we set for ourselves at this time. One way we can make sure we set sticker goals is by brining greater intentionality to our goal setting. In this...
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#047 Designing Working Rhythms that Work for You
Many of us fall into the trap of working how everyone else works. Or working how society, or our workplaces have trained us to work. But are the working rhythms imposed on you by external forces aren't necessarily the best working rhythms for you. So how do you create working rhythms that work…
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#046 Dr Shyam Barr: Leading with Self Regulated Learning
Dr Shyam Barr is an education consultant and Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences at the University of Canberra. In this episode Shyam shares with us how self regulated learning can contribute to us all becoming not only better learners, but also better leaders. And how learning is a key, yet...
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#045 Eight Steps to Conscious Success
Join me for the first episode of the Leading Beings Podcast since I went on Maternity Leave in 2021. In this episode I dive into the concept of Conscious Success which I originally wrote about in this blog post https://www.leadingbeings.com/blog/conscious-success. But more specifically I outline...
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#044 Harnessing your Uniqueness
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#043 Kelly Dent: Changing Systems & Challenging Narratives
In this episode I chat with Kelly Dent. Kelly is the Global Director of External Engagement at World Animal Protection and is a leader, influencer, campaigner, advocate and strategist for social change with 25 years’ experience working at the forefront of global development. Her focus at the…
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#042 Personalising Productivity
Being productive can play an important role in using our potential to have an impact. The world of productivity hacks, tools, systems has become a minefield of options. But is that what we need to really improve our productivity? In this episode I explore what it takes to develop a more...
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#041 Matt Wicking: Leading your Authentic Activism
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#040 Space to Lead
Whether you're leading an organisation, a team, a mission, your family or even just yourself, it's important to make time and space for the things that get you out of the weeds and be the best you can be. In this episode I offer up eight different types of 'Space' we need to create for ourselves…
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#039 Stephanie Harrison: Leading Your New Happy
In this episode I speak with founder and CEO of The New Happy, Stephanie Harrison. Stephanie is an expert in happiness and lasting behaviour change and before starting The New Happy led learning and Thrive Global. Join us as we discuss defining and creating happiness based on what's truly…
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#038 Mindful Goals
Have you struggled with traditional goal setting in the past? Maybe you (like me) and tried SMART Goals and found them a bit dull and lackluster. In this episode I dive into how you can start to create more mindful goals that help you make meaningful progress. I'll explore things like how your...
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#037 Dr Ricci-Jane Adams: Leading with Intuitive Intelligence
Ricci-Jane Adams is an intuition expert, writer and founder of the Institute of Intuitive Intelligence. Bridging science and spirituality, including a PHD in metaphysical realism, Ricci-Jane is on a mission to lead the revolution in excellence in the intuitive sciences. Join Ricci-Jane and I as…
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#036 Reflections - Reshaping Expectations
Sometimes when we go through a phase of personal and transformation and growth, things can change with the people closest to us. In this episode I discuss the theme of reshaping the expectations others might have of us. This reflection episode came from my discussion with Nicho Plowman in the...
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#035 Nicho Plowman - Vedic Meditation for Progressive Personal Change
Nicho and I discuss themes of doing a 180 in your life, exploring different spiritual and personal development modalities, releasing stress and supporting our nervous system to be the best we can be, motivating people with our story, living in alignment with who we really want to be and daily...
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#034 Steve Glaveski - The Intentional Entrepreneur: Values Lead Leadership Of Self, Life And Business
In this episode I speak with Steve Glaveski, founder of the startup accelerator, Collective Campus and host of the Future Squared podcast. Join Steve and I as we discuss themes of living a deliberate and intentional life, creating value beyond the dollar, making decisions, taking risks, putting...
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#033 Introducing Leading Beings
When you're doing work or running a business that is deeply connected to your purpose and sense on meaning in the world, it's only natural that as you change, your work will need to evolve with you. Please join me along my journey as the Good Work Revolution Podcast becomes Leading Beings.…
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#032 Reflections - Discover Your Calling
In this episode, I reflect on the idea of discovering your calling. What does it mean to be called by something? How can you discover your calling? Can you have multiple callings? I also share some freebies and news about a conference I'll be putting on in Melbourne in August. Links...
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#031 Melissa Ambrosini - Following Your Truth
My Guest today is Melissa Ambrosini. Melissa is the best selling authour of Mastering Your Mean Girl and has a new book coming out called Open Wide: A radically real guide to deep love, rocking relationships and soulful sex. She's also the host of the Melissa Ambrosini Podcast a motivational...
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#030 Sally Hill - What It Takes To Be A Purpose Driven Business
My guest today is Sally Hill. From almost as soon as her career started, Sally had a strong interest in sustainability and social impact, as well as a strong sense of social justice. After working across the not for profit and sustainability sectors, in roles spanning digital, partnerships,...
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#029 Ryan McCarty - Creating A Culture Of Good
My guest today is Ryan McCarty - Culture Guru and founder of Culture of Good. From Mission work, to working for not for profits, to Church Ministry and becoming a pastor, Ryan was eventually coaxed into the corporate world when Scott Moorehead, the CEO of TCC Verizon, hired him to help create a...
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#028 Reflections - Stepping Back Into The 9-5
In this episode, I reflect on what it means to step back into the workforce after working for yourself and why it takes courage. Support the show Website LinkedIn Instagram Get in Touch Want to work with me? Book your complementary clarity call.
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#027 Mandy Messer - Navigating Transitions Through Should & Must
Mandy Messer believes that great things happen by accident, or by design. As one of the founders of Kismet Design and now UX strategist at Ford motor company, she leads and inspires the new generation of designers to transcend through the field of UX. A great lover of people, Mandy combines...
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#026 Dr Jason Fox - Meaningful Progress To Purpose
My guest on the Podcast today is Dr Jason Fox. Jason is a modern-day wizard-rogue, author and leadership adviser. Sought after for his pioneering philosophies and expertise in motivation design, Jason shows forward-thinking leaders around the world how to unlock new and meaningful progress—amidst…
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#025 Eddie Harran - Exploring The Mysteries Of Time
My Guest today is Eddie Harran. Eddie Harran is a futurist, artist and researcher who for the last couple of years has been in a deep investigation of chronosophy - essentially an interdisciplinary study of time. A life long explorer with a deep curiosity for life and the world, Eddie has done…
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#024 Reflections - Good Work Starts With You
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#023 Kate Reardon - Pressing Reset For Body, Mind & Soul
My Guest today is Kate Reardon. Kate is a qualified practitioner of Naturopathy and Nutritional Medicine, an author and speaker, an Intuitive Metaphysical Healer and yoga teacher. After travelling the world as a young adult, Kate began her journey into the world of healing through the world of…
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#022 Valuing A Heart-centred Workplace
In this episode I reflect on my conversation from last episode with Matt Henricks. In the episode Matt reflected on what in the past he 'thought' was valued in the workplace and how that changed. Join me in this episode as I delve into this and why being heart or human centred in business is...
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#021 Matt Henricks - The Power Of Small Actions To Make A Difference
My guest today is Matt Henricks. After starting his career in HR, where his early roles saw him responsible for 'letting go' over 100 hundred employees, Matt sought out a change in his work to do something more meaningful. Flash forward to today and Matt is now the CEO and Founder of Henricks...
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#020 Intro To 2017 - Rekindle Your Resolutions
Welcome to the first episode of the Good Work Revolution for 2017. In this episode I introduce a bit about what the podcast will hold this year. I also explore some ways you can rekindle your new years resolutions and use your resolutions guilt to your advantage. Show notes can be found at...
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#019 Amy Watson - A Side Project For Purpose
My guest today is Amy Watson, who is one half of the creative team behind Pickles Mag. An online video magazine exploring the future of food. After experiencing a bit of an existential crisis, Amy decided too take her skills and her talents from journalism and video production and apply them to...
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#018 Reflections - Finding Your People*
This week I reflect on the theme of finding your people*. Why it's important, how we can do it and why it can so exciting when we do. This theme was inspired from last episode's conversation with Sean Morrow who spoke about how he really started to understand his Good Work after finding his tribe...
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#017 Sean Morrow - Building Connections With Nature
My guest on the podcast today is Sean Morrow from One Earth Education & Consulting. Sharing a deep connection with nature, it was no surprise that Sean has built a career and business around the natural environment. Sean is landscaper, consultant and educator with over 20 years experience and...
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#016 Growing Your Impact & Embracing Purpose Evolution
This week I reflect on a number of themes around growing our good work. The idea of starting small, rather than not starting at all and accepting and embracing the fact that our purpose will grow and change over time. This theme was inspired from my last episode's conversation with Danielle Malik...
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#015 Danielle Malik - Creating A Two Sided Social Business Model
My guest on today's episode is Danielle Malik - founder and mentor at Design Equation. A business that pairs junior user experience designers with nonprofits and early-stage startups through a hands-on mentorship model to fill a gap - affordable design services for organisations and hands on…
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#014 Reflections - How Do You Measure Your Worth?
This week I reflect on the theme of howe we measure our own worth. The topic of came out of my conversation with last episode's guest, Sheldon Walters of Splinter and Callous. Worth is something that is often measured in financial terms and we often judge ourselves and our experience on how they...
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#013 Sheldon Walters - Crafting Personal Worth Beyond Money
Sheldon Walters - Crafting Personal Worth Beyond Money My guest on the podcast today is Sheldon Walters. Sheldon began his career as an IT Engineer, but felt he was missing out on something by working in an office all day. Spending long hours working on abstract projects with no tangible…
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#012 Reflections - Conscious Transitions
This week I reflect on the theme of conscious transitions. The topic of transitions came out of my conversation with last episode's guest, Andrew Newman.Transitions are an important part of our life and growth. They are the messy middle between where we are and where we want to be.It is easy to...
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#011 Andrew Newman - Healing Transitions & Bedtime Stories
My guest today in Andrew Newman, founder of the Conscious Bedtime Story Club.While expecting a working life as a retail jeweller in the family business in south Africa, the tug of something more always seemed to be there for Andrew. Shifting from everything from community development making...
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#010 Reflections - Creating Your Balance
This week I reflect on an idea that came out of my conversation with Annie Carter of Eve Studio - that to create balance in our lives, sometimes we need to add something in.I go on to explore the idea that there may be no such thing as work/life balance and perhaps work/life integration is more...
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#009 Annie Carter - Creating A Space For Women To Be Their Best
Today I speak with the lovely Annie Carter. Annie owns and runs a the beautiful Eve Yoga and Fitness Studio here in my home suburb of Thornbury in Melbourne. Eve Studio celebrates the uniqueness of every woman, and aims to support them, wherever thy're at, to awaken their best. Eve is a boutique...
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#008 Reflections - Walking Away From Success That Doesn't Serve
This podcast is a reflection on last week's episode with Jacqui Lewis. I explore two ideas Jacqui and I spoke about: 1. That we should be building our work around the life we want to live (and not the other way around).As we grow up we are always asked what do we want to be? What do we want to…
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#007 Jacqui Lewis - Consciousness, Clarity & Creativity For High Grade Living
My guest today is Jacqui Lewis - one half of The Broad Place, a school for consciousness, clarity and creativity which teaches 4 part live courses in vedic meditation, workplace programs, sells ayurvedic products and so much more. Jacqui - a Master Meditation teacher - specialises in taking...
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#006 Reflections - Purpose Is Not Fixed: Explore The Possibilities
Reflecting on last week's episode with Christian Duell, I dive into an idea we explored in our conversation on how our purpose is not fixed. It is something that can bend and change over time. I also look at the idea of using projects to explore your purpose: to approach the idea of finding your...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
✨ Rethink work. Redefine success. Forge your own path.
The Leading Beings Podcast is for indie professionals, creative leaders, and unconventional business owners who are done with trying to fit into traditional work and success models that were never designed for them.
You’re not here to follow the default path—you’re here to craft a work-life rhythm that aligns with who you are, how you create, and what truly matters.
Through deep conversations, solo explorations, and practical strategies, we explore how to:
⚡ Work in a way that energizes you, not drains you 💡 Design a career, business, or leadership model that actually fits 🌀 Navigate transitions, pivots, and personal evolution with clarity 🌿 Build success on your terms—without burning out or selling out
We dive into topics like:
🎯 Conscious leadership & business – Running t
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Kate McCready - Leading Beings
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