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Team Guru Podcast

by Team Guru: Leadership, Team Development, Professional Development, Organisational Development

The Team Guru Podcast brings to life the theory and principles of leadership and team development.Listen in as I talk to fantastic people who are part of some of the most interesting and successful teams across a range of disciplines.You'll hear about the way they manage and motivate their teams. How they have themselves developed as people and as leaders through their own professional journey. And what lessons any leader, in any industry, can take from the experiences they've had.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 202 | Harnessing Ambition | Justin Nelson

    A lot of us feel that burning ambition - wanting to make something of ourselves, our career, our business and our lifestyle. Having a burning ambition is one this, knowing how to harness it and turn it into something valuable is quite another. My guest in this episode is here to provide a bit of...

  2. Episode 201 | The ChatGPT We Had To Have | Donna McGeorge

    The ChatGPT Revolution - there’s no bigger topic for us right now. We’ve long known that AI is coming to disrupt us - and it has, of course, in so many subtle and not-so-subtle ways. But is this, ChatGPT, the big one? Is this the moment AI has penetrated our every day life, to change humanity for...

  3. Episode 200 | Rediscover Your Athlete Within | Brett Lillie

    We all know that as we get older, more tied to our desk or workbench, our rate of exercise - even our basic movement - plummets to scary low figures. You might notice it in your step count if you have a fancy watch. Lots of authors and speakers sing the praises of regular movement - the…

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  4. Episode 199 | Lead Courageously Through Change | Leah Mether

    My guest in this episode is author, speaker and facilitator Leah Mether. Leah’s latest book, Steer Though The Storm, is a step-by-step guide to help leaders pilot their team through turbulent times, shifting priorities and massive change agendas. Whatever the challenge, Leah maintains that it’s…

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  5. Episode 198 | Develop a Rock-Solid Team Culture | Adrian Baillargeon

    The old models of team development, that we’ve been relying on for decades, have become outdated and unsuited to the challenges of the modern workplace. We need something new. Something that is fit for the time in which we live.. My guest in this episode is author, speaker, executive coach and…

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  6. Episode 197 | How To Harness Unreasonable Ambition | Vanessa Vershaw

    A tornado of change has descended upon the world of work. Leaders must navigate the unknown, armed only with an outdated roadmap, bad intel and obsolete operating systems. Whilst some leaders thrive on the edge of this precipice, many others fail. But what is it that makes the difference? Vanessa...

  7. Episode 196 | How To Navigate The Future Of Work | Michelle Gibbings

    Prepare yourself for the future of work! We’re all aware of the rate at which the world is changing - and the workplace with it. But what will it take for you and me to be successful professionally into the future? What does the future hold? And how can we prepare ourselves for it? My guest in…

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  8. Episode 195 | How To Master Your Mindset | Darren Fleming

    Master your mindset to do less and achieve more. Darren Fleming is concerned that popular self-help literature focusses too much on developing the muscle of discipline and creating habits to guide our behaviour. He fears this leads to us playing whack-a-mole with distracting thoughts and...

  9. Episode 194 | How To Stop Worrying About Money | Jacqui Clarke

    This is a topic we have not covered before on the Team Guru Podcast. Money. Or, more specifically, how to stop worrying about money. Jacqui is eminently qualified to steer us towards a world in which we no longer have to worry about the dollars. She’s had a long career as a chartered accountant…

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  10. Episode 193 | How To Help Humans Thrive | Jade Green

    Jade Green joins me in this episode to share her passion for helping human’s thrive. As leaders we play a huge role in the overall wellbeing of the people we work with. It's a massive responsibility that we should be acutely aware of. We must have a clear plan for how we positively impact the…

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  11. Episode 192 | How Beat Burnout And Find Balance | Melo Calarco

    BURNOUT! Sadly, the beast of burnout is one of the most relevant topics of our time. If you are not feeling the effects of burnout yourself, chances are you know someone who is. It’s important we are able to recognise the signs and understand what we can do to prevent it reaching a crisis point…

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  12. Episode 191 | How To Be A Better Manager | Dominic McLoughlin

    This episode is right in the sweet spot for the Team Guru Podcast. Moving into a management - or leadership - role is a significant step in your career. It requires a whole bunch of new skills, new things to focus on, relationships to be formed. Managing someone is a big deal - and you want to do...

  13. Episode 190 | How To Make Part-time Work For You | Belinda Morgan

    Part-time work is an essential ingredient for the modern workplace. Why has it suffered such a jarring reputation in the workplace? And most importantly - how can we design part-time roles so they are a valuable experience for employees and organisations.

  14. Episode 189 | How To Raise Tech Healthy Humans | Daniel Sih

    After more than 7 years of podcasting, this might be the most important episode Team Guru has ever produced. Raising tech healthy humans is the biggest challenge parents face today. Technology is an unavoidable part of life. It’s difficult to raise kids who experience humanity in its fullness -...

  15. Your Life Story: Special Episode

    How do you tell your life story in a way your family can keep forever? If your family is anything like mine - the older generations share stories and experiences to the kids, who barely seem interested. By the time we're mature enough to develop a keen interest in our family's past, it can be too...

  16. Episode 188 | How Reading Fiction Will Make You A Better Leader | Melanie Bell

    How can reading fiction make you a better leader? This is a topic we have never covered before on the Team Guru Podcast - how reading fiction can contribute to our development as a leader. Not only is it a convincing thesis - reading great stories really can help our personal development - but it...

  17. Episode 187 | Reclaim Your Life | Mel Kettle

    How to reclaim your life from the hysterical demands of the modern workplace. If you feel like your job is grinding you into dust - you are not lone. An alarming percentage of us feel like our work is keeping our anxiety levels disturbingly high, keeping us from doing the things we love and...

  18. Episode 186 | Hack your leadership performance | Scott Stein

    Scott Stein joins us in this episode to discuss his newly updated book, Leadership Hacks, which now includes a comprehensive section on leading hybrid teams —something that has become a fresh challenge for a lot of organisations since the pandemic forced many of us to work remotely. Nuggets of...

  19. Episode 185 | How to “own your growth” | Rowena Millward

    For Rowena Millward, growth is an outcome. It’s an outcome of going through a series of challenges, despite the fear, as an attempt to better and “reinvent” ourselves — not only for us, but for people we care about. Rowena shares the formula on how to move past the fear and own your growth…

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  20. Episode 184 | How to Build an Engaged Home-based Team | Joanne Alilovic

    How do you make it work long term, both for your team and your business? In the new book, Homeforce (Publish Central, $29.95), employment law specialist Jo Alilovic has written a practical guide to building a connected, engaged home-based team.

  21. Episode 183 | How to have difficult conversations with your team | Mark Rosenberg

    Mark Rosenberg knows that a lot of us put off having hard conversations. We all know the consequences of that problems aren’t nipped in the bud, they flower in ugly wounds. The good news that’s all about to change for you. Mark has a rock solid process that will help you plan and conduct those…

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  22. Episode 182 | How to gain True Perspective as a leader | Joe Hart

    Telling the truth isn’t always easy. That’s especially true for leaders. But my guest this week Joe Hart believes that leading with the truth is always the right decision. His new book is titled True Perspective. He pours out his heart and soul on the page. He intertwines leadership wisdom with…

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  23. Episode 181 | The Art and Science of Remarkable Leadership | Gerard Penna

    Constant change is the new normal and ordinary leadership no longer cuts it. That’s the premise of Gerard Penna’s new book Xtraordinary: The art and science of remarkable leadership. In it, Penna provides a proven and practical guide for new, emerging and experienced leaders on how to become more...

  24. Episode 180 | Own it! Honouring and Amplifying Accountability | Dr. Page Williams

    Dr. Williams is an author, researcher and PhD in oranisational behaviour. And she believes that we are in the midst of an epidemic of underperformance and a lack of accountability is the root cause. But don’t worry, there’s a few powerful actions we can all take to address it.

  25. Episode 179 | The conversations you need to create the team you want | Shane Hatton

    Shane Hatton's new book it titled Let’s Talk Culture: The conversations you need to create the team you want.

  26. Episode 178 | The Happy Healthy Leader | Margie Ireland

    It’s been a tough time to be a leader. The pandemic has unleashed a huge number of new challenges for organisations to contend with. Margie Ireland is a leadership expert, psychologist, coach and key note speaker. Her new book is called The Happy Healthy Leader.

  27. Episode 177 | How to create powerful strategy | Rosie Yeo

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  28. Episode 176 | How to make good decisions in a data-rich world | Selena Fisk

    Leading data expert Dr Selena Fisk teaches us how to make informed decisions using the numbers around us in this practical and fascinating guide to understanding and using data in work and life.

  29. Episode 175 | How to unplug, unwind and think clearly in the digital age | Daniel Sih

    My guest is Daniel See. He’s a productivity consultant, speaker, and author of a fabulous new book titled Space Maker: How to unplug, unwind and think clearly.

  30. Episode 174 | How to change the people you love and why you should | Jaemin Frazer

    ‘Don’t change the people you love’ may be the single worst piece of relationship advice ever given. The stark reality is that if you don’t find a way to change those you love, there’s a high chance your needs will notbe met. JAEMIN FRAZER is the founder of the Insecurity Project and specialises…

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  31. Episode 173 | Trusted to Thrive | Marie-Claire Ross

    My guest in this episode is Marie-Claire Ross. She has written a brilliant book called Trusted to Thrive: How leaders create connected and accountable team.

  32. 172 | Thriving in the second part of your life | Campbell Macpherson

    In this episode we welcome back one of my all-time favourite guests Campbell Macpherson. I first spoke to Campbell last year in episode 161 where we discussed his book The Power to Change. This time, we’ll be talking about his latest book You: Part Two: Thriving in the second half of your life.…

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  33. Episode 171 | Why you don't need an MBA | Alicia McKay

    In this episode we’re going to make you feel better about not having an MBA. My guest is Alicia McKay. Alicia has been throwing hand grenades at the establishment. She articulates, in a sometimes brutal fashion, how and why MBA’s come up short when it comes to preparing leaders for the real world.

  34. Episode 170 | Rewire your brain for Success | Vanessa McCamley

    Vanessa McCamley believes we can use neuroscience to rewire our brain for success. By understanding our brain, we can successfully make behavioural changes that will result in a more purposeful, less stressful life. Vanessa is the founder of a company that creates neuroscience programs for...

  35. Episode 169 | Unlock the hidden intelligence in your leadership team | Rob Pyne

    My guest in this episode author Rob Pyne. Rob is the author of a book called Unlock: Leveraging the hidden intelligence in your leadership team. And in it, he asserts that there are three types of smarts an effective leadership team needs.

  36. Episode 168 | How to become a Leader by Design| Colleen Callander

    You don’t need a title to be a leader. That’s the central premise of Colleen Callander’s life and work. Colleen forged a career in the tough retail trade, culminating in 13 years as CEO of iconic Aussie brands Sussan and Sports Girl. During this time she crafted a clear and articulate leadership...

  37. Episode 167 | Understanding the Health Hazard of Burnout | Alison Coughlan

    Burnout has become a crushing reality for many of us. The pandemic has made burnout an overpowering reality for millions of us. Thankfully we have wonderful people like Alison Coughlan thinking, talking and writing about it. Alison’s work is fuelled by a life-long desire to make a difference and...

  38. Episode 166 | How to be Naturally Successful | Ingrid Messner

    Sustainability is a hot topic these days. From personal development to corporate management, sustainability has become a by-word for progress. My guest this week Ingrid Messner has developed a definition of sustainability that encompasses the personal, society and business worlds.

  39. Episode 165 | Tips from the Innovator's Playbook | Nathan Baird

    Innovation is hard. But it’s critical to the success of your business. So figuring what to innovate and how to do it is so important. That’s why my guest this week Nathan Baird is so inspiring. Nathan is an expert in design and is the author of a new book called Innovator's Playbook: How to…

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  40. Episode 164 | Inspire the magic | Kay Bretz

    Kay Bretz is an amazing guy. He’s a super-human runner and he’s an incredibly successful professional. He’s also a writer. His new book is titled Turning Right: Inspire the Magic. And as you’re about to hear he’s super articulate, kind and thoughtful.

  41. Episode 163 | Impact: 10 Ways To Level Up Your Leadership | Rebecca Houghton

    Finally someone has written a book aimed directly at middle managers.

  42. Episode 162 | Become Unhindered by conquering your insecurity | Ft. Jaemin Frazer

    Jaemin Frazer says his life mission is to help as many people as he can. His mission is to solve the insecurity problem. And I reckon he's doing an incredible job. His new book is titled "UNHINDERED:The Seven Essential Practices for Overcoming Insecurity”. It’s an important work that I think can...

  43. Episode 161 | The Power to Change | Campbell Macpherson

    Show notes: http://www.teams.guru/podcast/episode-161-the-power-to-change-campbell-macpherson/ The inescapable change we are all contending with can feel overwhelming at times. But there is a way to harness change and make it work for you. That’s why we invited keynote speaker and author Campbell...

  44. Episode 160 | Elevate: A New Path For Leaders To Navigate Uncertainty | Ft. Repa Patel

    Show notes: http://www.teams.guru/podcast/episode-160-elevate-a-new-path-for-leaders-to-navigate-uncertainty-ft-repa-patel/ In this episode we’ll chat with author, speaker and executive coach Repa Patel. In her new book, Elevate: A New Path For Leaders To Navigate Uncertainty she draws upon…

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  45. 159 - Getting Ready to Lead Beyond 2030 | FT. Caroline Kenney

    Caroline Kennedy is an accomplished CEO and global thought leader on business and leadership. She’s just published her new book Lead Beyond 2030: The Nine Skills You Need to Intensify Your Leadership Impact. It encourages leaders to get ready for the next wave of change.

  46. 158- How to use neuroscience to build a thriving team | Ft. Michelle Bihary

    Show notes: http://www.teams.guru/podcast/158-how-to-use-neuroscience-to-build-a-thriving-team-ft-michelle-bihary/ People are every organizations greatest asset. But many organizations fail to recognize that basic fact. My guest this week, Michelle Bihary, is here to change that.

  47. 157 - Fear is the loudest guest | Ft. Dr. Amy Silver

    Show notes: http://www.teams.guru/podcast/157-fear-is-the-loudest-guest-ft-dr-amy-silver/ Dr. Amy Silver is a clinical psychologist, speaker author and expert in FEAR. She’s here to tell us all about it.

  48. 156 - Learn how to create a Gift Mindset | Ft. Renee Giarusso

    Show notes: http://www.teams.guru/podcast/156-learn-how-to-create-a-gift-mindset-ft-renee-giarusso/ Changing your mindset is never easy. But being able to reorient your thinking can have profound impacts on your life. That’s the message of my guest this week Renee Giarusso. Renée is a highly...

  49. 155 - No Sex At Work | Ft. Judith Beck

    Show notes: http://www.teams.guru/podcast/155-no-sex-at-work-the-secret-to-gender-diversity-ft-judith-beck/ My guest in this episode is Judith Beck. Judith is the author of the salaciously titled book - No Sex at Work. But it’s not what you think. It’s not about the federal government’s famous...

  50. 154 - How to create a culture where innovation thrives | Ft. Amantha Imber

    Amantha Imber is all about working smart. We spend up to a one-third of of our waking lives at work. That’s a huge percentage of our lives. Amanda asks the powerful, yet rarely considered question. “Shouldn’t our time at work be a rewarding?”

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The Team Guru Podcast brings to life the theory and principles of leadership and team development.Listen in as I talk to fantastic people who are part of some of the most interesting and successful teams across a range of disciplines.You'll hear about the way they manage and motivate their teams. How they have themselves developed as people and as leaders through their own professional journey. And what lessons any leader, in any industry, can take from the experiences they've had.

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