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The Dynamic Leader Podcast
by Shelley Flett
My intention, with every Dynamic Leader conversation, is to offer you, as leaders, insights and strategies on how you can become more effective in your role, to be strong and to be kind. You will have the opportunity to expand awareness…it is with greater awareness that you find greater choice, greater adaptability and greater effectiveness. If you’d like to learn more about the work I do please visit Shelleyflett.com.
Episodes
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#289 - Feminine Leadership with Nicki Ursu
What if you could achieve your goals without leaving yourself behind? In this episode of The Dynamic Leader Podcast, Shelley Flett is joined by holistic leadership coach, workplace wellbeing facilitator and women’s embodiment guide Nicki Ursu to explore feminine leadership and its value for…
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#288 | Never Assume They Don't Need The Conversation
The person who always delivers, seems steady and never asks for help may be the person who most needs a conversation. In this episode of The Dynamic Leader Podcast, Shelley Flett explores why regular one-on-ones matter, even when leaders speak with their people every day. Drawing on a personal...
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#287 - Dani Pearce - Merry People – Defying Expectations
What happens when the path that makes sense on paper no longer feels right? In this episode of The Dynamic Leader Podcast, Shelley Flett speaks with Dani Pearce, founder and director of Merry People, about defying expectations, leaving the security of the corporate world and building a thriving...
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#286 - Shelley shares prevention strategies for burnout
Burnout rarely arrives in a single moment. More often, it builds through a thousand small compromises - another deadline, another responsibility and another week spent functioning without truly feeling well. In this episode of The Dynamic Leader Podcast, executive coach and leadership facilitator...
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#285 - Leadership with Christian O’Connell
In this episode of the Dynamic Leader podcast, Shelley speaks down with one of Australia's most authentic and connected radio broadcasters, Christian O’Connell, to explore the practical and grounded leadership lessons from his latest book, Unscript. Christian shares how he evolved from a "show...
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#284 - What's Your Next Move? Navigating conflict, strategy and culture like a game of chess.
What happens inside a leader when their ideas are challenged, their perspective is questioned or a difficult conversation does not go as planned? In this episode of The Dynamic Leader Podcast, Shelley Flett explores how conflict can narrow our thinking, trigger familiar reactions and influence…
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#283 - Dr. Nigel Paine on Managing Up and Building Buy-In for Bold Ideas
What if the boldest leadership move isn’t having all the answers - but creating the trust, autonomy and connection that allow better answers to emerge? In this episode of The Dynamic Leader Podcast, host Shelley Flett speaks with change-focused leader, author and global learning expert Nigel…
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#282 The Courage to Challenge the Status Quo
What if the biggest shift you could make as a leader wasn't learning another skill, but learning to think more independently? In this episode of The Dynamic Leader Podcast, Shelley explores how the subtle conditioning of our workplaces, organisations and social expectations shapes the way we…
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#281 Boundaries, Burnout and Balance with Narelle Burke
What if burnout isn’t actually about working too hard? In this candid conversation, leadership expert Narelle Burke joins Shelley Flett to challenge some of the most common assumptions about balance, burnout and boundaries. Drawing on her experience leading global teams across multiple time…
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#280 - Aligned Decision Making | Clarity Over Chaos
In a world of constant change, competing priorities and relentless pressure to move faster, how do leaders make decisions they can truly stand behind? In this solo episode, Shelley Flett explores the power of aligned decision making, challenging the conditioning that keeps leaders trapped in...
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#279 - Premila Jina on The Power of Pause - Slowing Down to Speed Up
In this episode, Shelley speaks with leadership consultant and author Premila Jina who shares her deeply personal journey from the relentless pace of investment banking in London to creating a more intentional, values-driven life in Australia, revealing the transformative power of stillness and…
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#278 Breaking the 'Busy' Cycle - From Chaos to Rhythm
In this solo episode of The Dynamic Leader Podcast, Shelley Flett challenges one of the most celebrated and destructive identities in modern leadership: being “busy.” Drawing from her own journey as a coach, facilitator and business owner, Shelley explores how busyness has become a badge of…
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#277 with Beenu Fernando - Success Redefined - Breaking the Mould of Achievement
Welcome to The Dynamic Leader Podcast, where leadership is reimagined with courage, clarity and a quiet kind of defiance. In this episode, Shelley sits down with Beenu Fernando to challenge the traditional blueprint of success - the titles, the relentless pace and the expectation of always being...
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Episode #276 – Integrated Life, Integrated Leadership
In this solo episode of the Dynamic Leader Podcast, Shelley challenges leaders to confront a powerful question: are they living and leading by design, or simply by default? Drawing on personal experience and insights from influential works on performance, purpose and leadership, she explores how...
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#275 (Shelley Karpathakis) – A Culture of Defiance: Building Values-Driven Organisations
In this episode, Shelley Flett sits down with Shelley Karpathakis - an equity, inclusion, wellbeing and culture leader with a background in counselling and advocacy, to explore what it really means to lead with defiance in today’s complex, values-driven world. Drawing on her work with diverse...
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#274 - Values over Validation: Aligning with your inner compass
In this solo episode of the Dynamic Leader Podcast, Shelley explores the tension many leaders quietly experience between seeking validation and living in alignment with their own values. Drawing from personal experience and years of coaching leaders, Shelley reflects on how the need for approval…
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#273 Leading with Authenticity: A Senior Leaders Defiant Journey - Serena Gonsalves-Fersch
In this episode, Shelley speaks with Serena Gonsalves-Fersch about Leading with Authenticity: A Senior Leader’s Defiant Journey - a bold conversation about what it really takes to lead in complexity without hiding behind frameworks, titles, or “tick-the-box” development. Drawing on Serena’s 25...
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#272. The Art of Defiance: Reclaiming Who You Are as a Leader with Kevan Horder
In this episode, Shelley speaks with Kevan Horder on Reclaiming Your Leadership: The Art of Defiance. Kicking off Season 7 and the seventh year of the podcast, Shelley dives straight into a bold, honest conversation about what it really means to push back on outdated leadership norms, reclaim…
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#271. Season final with Shelley - reflections on 2025 and aspirations for 2026
In her final episode for 2025, Shelley reflects on the year that was and her intention to live and lead in more sustainable ways. Throughout the season, the conversations focused on practical insights and strategies to help you be more effective in your role, without trading kindness for…
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Episode #270. Shelley interviews Dr Michelle McQuaid on a heart based approach to change
In today’s episode, Shelley is joined by Dr Michelle McQuaid to explore a heart-based approach to change and what it truly means for today’s workplaces. An award-winning researcher, LinkedIn Top Voice for Mental Health and honorary fellow at Melbourne University’s Centre for Wellbeing Science,...
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#269. Shelley interviews Brad Giles on bigger isn’t better
In this episode, Shelley speaks with Brad Giles, founder ofstrategic planning and coaching consultancy Evolution Partners, about why bigger isn’t always better in business. Brad, who works closely with CEOs and leadership teams to build enduring organisations, unpacks how the constant pushfor...
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#268. Shelley chats with Anna Glynn about sustainable high performance
In this episode, Shelley sits down with Anna Glynn - speaker, author, trainer and leading expert in sustainable high performance, to explore how leaders and teams can build thriving cultures where people excel and exceptional results follow. Anna shares her expertise on equipping leaders with the...
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#267. Shelley interviews Anthony Moss on boardroom insights for executive leaders
In this episode, Shelley speaks with Anthony Moss about boardroom insights for executive leaders. With more than 30 years’ experience in strategy and governance and CEO and Director roles across the UK, Europe, the USA and Australia - Anthony brings a truly global perspective to complex...
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#266. Shelley interviews Melissa Gonzalez about vulnerability and intuition
In this episode, Shelley is joined by Melissa Gonzalez —visionary entrepreneur, author, design strategist and founder of the Lioness Group. As Principal at MG2, shareholder at Colliers Engineering & Design and author of The Purpose Pivot, Melissa is known for bridging creativity with strategic...
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#265. Shelley partners with Auscontact to talk about the expectations trap
In this episode, we join the Auscontact Annual Webinar Series themed Connected for Impact - a celebration of how people, technology and purpose come together to shape the future of customer service. Coinciding with Customer Service Week, this conversation shines a light on the incredible impact…
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#264. Shelley interviews Megan Dalla-Camina on women in leadership
In this episode, Shelley speaks with Megan Dalla-Camina - Author, Founder, PhD Researcher, and guide for women ready to reclaim their power, trust their wisdom and create lives of meaning, impact and deep connection. For over two decades, Megan has worked at the intersection of women’s…
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#263. Shelley interviews Daniel Murray on the empathy gap
In this episode, Shelley sits down with leadership consultant and keynote speaker Daniel Murray to discuss the pivotal role of empathy in driving organisational success. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience across corporate and not-for-profit environments, Daniel shares insights on how...
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#262. Shelley talks about stillness
In this episode, Shelley explores the difference between talking about change and actually making it happen. Through her leadership programs, she often hears what people should be doing - but when asked what they’re actually doing, the answers rarely align. Shelley invites listeners to consider…
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#261. Shelley interviews Vinisha Rathod on personal brand
In this episode, Shelley speaks with Vinisha Rathod, founder of P3 Studio, a consultancy helping businesses scale through People, Partnerships and Purpose. With over 15 years of experience across government, corporate, tech and not-for-profit sectors, Vinisha is the go-to partner for leadership,...
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#260. Shelley interviews Leanne Shelton on AI overwhelm
In this episode, Shelley sits down with Leanne Shelton, a global AI coach, trainer and keynote speaker, to explore the growing sense of overwhelm surrounding artificial intelligence. As the CEO and Founder of Human Edge AI Training, Leanne brings her expertise in copywriting and marketing to the...
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#259. Shelley interviews Tim Jack Adams on sustainable wellbeing
In this episode, Shelley sits down with Tim Jack Adams, who for over a decade has guided leaders and teams to reconnect with themselves and others through nature. Through his corporate programs, retreats and coaching, Tim has worked with global organisations, empowering people to build lasting...
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#258. Shelley interviews Stephanie Chung on leading people who are not like us
In today’s episode, Shelley speaks with Stephanie Chung, a history-making executive, leadership consultant, and author of Ally Leadership, about the art of leading people who are not like us. Stephanie helps leaders move from awareness to action, building teams where differences become a...
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#257. Shelley challenges perspectives by posing that leaders are more entitled than their staff
In this episode, Shelley challenges the notion of entitlement in leadership, asking whether leaders are in fact more entitled than their staff. She explores themes of hypocrisy, power dynamics and taking advantage—shifting perspectives to question what we accept as truth and how that might limit...
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#256. Interview with Camilla Thompson on healthy habits for leaders and biohacking your life
In this episode, Shelley speaks with Camilla Thompson, an Australian nutritionist (NRN), executive wellbeing coach, author and leading expert in biohacking and integrative health. As the founder of The Wellness Coach, BioHackMe, and MouldSafe, Camilla draws on nearly a decade of experience in...
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#255. Interview with Tracy Sheen on AI with a human touch
In this episode, Shelley speaks with Tracy Sheen on bringing AI with a human touch. With over three decades of experience across telecommunications, marketing and technology and as the author of The End of Technophobia and AI and U, Tracy is known for making complex digital concepts simple and...
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#254. Interview with Amy Jacobson on the emotional intelligence advantage
In this episode, Shelley speaks with Amy Jacobson, author ofThe Emotional Intelligence Advantage - Mastering Change and Difficult Conversations. With two decades of experience in emotional intelligence and human behaviour in the workplace, Amy has built a reputation for her tough love approach…
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#253. Interview with Bianca Aiono on authentic alignment
In this episode, Shelley speaks with her business coach,Bianca Aiono, on the powerful concept of authentic alignment. Bianca is an alignment guide, business alchemist and proud Samoan-Māori mum of four, who has journeyed from being in the top 1% of fittest women in Australia across six sports to...
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#252. Why Repeating Yourself is an Essential Skill for Leaders
Today’s conversation is about the humble art of repeating yourself. As leaders, you might feel like you’re doing this constantly - saying the same thing over and over - and wondering why you have to keep at it. Sometimes it can feel soul-crushing, disrespectful, or even like a blow to your ego…
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#251. Interview with Steve Eskaf & Michael Ojea on proactive vs. reactive approaches to leading self
In this episode, Shelley speaks with Steve Eskaf and Michael Ojea on the difference between proactive and reactive approaches to leading yourself in health and wellbeing. Steve Eskaf is the founder of The Rise Method and host of The Rise Method Podcast, with a 14-year career in the fitness…
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#250. Interview with Tony Frost on mastering essential skills that will make you irreplaceable
In this episode, Shelley speaks with Tony Frost on mastering the essential skills that will make you irreplaceable. Tony is one of Australia’s leading professionals, with an early career as an award-winning lawyer and chartered accountant advising top-tier multinationals, followed by two decades…
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#249. Interview with Jessica Trumble on Talent Intelligence
In this episode, Shelley chats with Jessica Trumble, Founderand CEO of We Are Charlotte—a unique capability solution supporting organisations as an in-house people function or an extension of their team. Together, they explore the concept of Talent Intelligence: understanding peoplethrough the…
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#248. Interview with Narelle Burke on the current leadership challenges
In this episode, Shelley is joined by her big sister, Narelle, CHRO of Human Resource Insights for APAC at Global Consulting. Fresh from the Auscontact Conference, Shelley shares key leadership insights while Narelle brings a wealth of experience—from a decade in corporate Australia to an...
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#247. Interview with Gary Waldon on reinvention and adapting to change
In this episode, Shelley speaks with Gary Waldon, a transformational change specialist and self-confessed master of reinvention. With a colourful background that includes everything from topless waiter to lecturer, start-up founder and CEO advisor, Gary brings a wealth of lived experience to the...
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#246. Interview with Cherie Mylordis on conscious unbossing
In today’s episode, Shelley speaks with Cherie Mylordis about conscious unbossing—a fresh term capturing a shift in leadership that prioritises autonomy, collaboration and purpose. As a recognised expert in future-fit leadership and founder of nextgenify Academy, Cherie explores how outdated...
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#245. Emanuel Pillay on the biggest challenges leaders will face in the future
In this episode, Shelley speaks with Emanuel Pillay, a visionary change agent in sales, marketing and digital strategy, about the biggest challenges leaders will face in the future. With a track record of transforming organisations and championing open communication, Emanuel brings a fresh and...
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#244. Shelley explores Beyond Busy and Achieving Strategic Stillness
In this episode, Shelley delves into the evolving nature of leadership by unpacking the powerful shift from constant “doing” to intentional “being.” She reflects on her own high-action tendencies, how they once served her—and how they eventually led to burnout. Shelley shares the personal…
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#243. Motorcycles and leadership - Chris Smith and Shelley share parallels and lessons from both
In this episode, Shelley is joined by Chris Smith, a Brisbane-based leadership specialist, senior lecturer and aviation counsellor, to explore the surprising parallels between motorcycles and leadership. Bonded by a shared passion for two wheels, Chris and Shelley reflect on their personal...
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#242. Interview with Simi Rayat on productivity and joy
In this episode, Shelley sits down with Simi Rayat, a multi-award-winning global business psychologist and founder of Wellbeing Face, to explore the powerful intersection of productivity and joy. Simi shares her personal journey from the brink of burnout—feeling unfocused, overwhelmed and...
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#241. Reflections from the 2025 National Auscontact Contact with CEO Fran Southward
In today’s episode, Shelley is joined by Fran Southward, CEO of Auscontact, to reflect on the highlights and insights from their recent annual conference, themed around innovation, disruption and evolution. From the emotional and mental demands of organising such an event to the powerful impact…
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#240. Interview with Hannes van Rensburg on the power of care
In this episode, Shelley sits down with Hannes van Rensburg to explore the transformative power of care in leadership. Alongside his partner Siew-Fang, Hannes co-authored The Power of Care and co-founded the leadership consultancy Bento Box of Care, which champions the importance ofleading with...
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My intention, with every Dynamic Leader conversation, is to offer you, as leaders, insights and strategies on how you can become more effective in your role, to be strong and to be kind. You will have the opportunity to expand awareness…it is with greater awareness that you find greater choice, greater adaptability and greater effectiveness. If you’d like to learn more about the work I do please visit Shelleyflett.com.
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