Sharyn Broer on why volunteer organisations like Meals on Wheels SA need “big carrots”

Popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons helps switch off from being a leader at work, reveals Meals on Wheels SA’s chief executive officer Sharyn Broer. In this episode, Sharyn also discusses the challenge of leading a team that includes 7000 volunteers, and how she championed the largest sing…

How personality profiling can improve business outcomes with Tanya Perry

In this latest episode, Director of Tanya Perry & Associates and facilitator for the University of Adelaide’s Professional and Continuing Education, Tanya Perry, explores personality profiling, how it works, why leaders should use it, and how a few simple adjustments to your communication style cou…

Bruce Djite explores his unconventional route to leading SA’s Property Council

In this episode, former professional footballer Bruce Djite reflects on the unique challenges of transitioning from elite sport to the boardroom and what he learned on the pitch that’s helping him lead the Property Council in South Australia. Level up your leadership like Bruce and enrol in a progr…

How to communicate with influence with Gary Edwards

In this episode, Gary Edwards explores how influential communication can help leaders master the conversations they have with their colleagues, clients and customers. Gary, a communication coach and a facilitator for the University of Adelaide’s Professional and Continuing Education, provides liste…

Eldercare CE Jane Pickering discusses femininity and compassion in leadership

Over 25-plus years, Eldercare’s chief executive Jane Pickering has forged a unique leadership style that she says has allowed her to stay true to her values and maintain her femininity, even when boardrooms were dominated by men. In this episode, Jane covers gender equality, leading with compassion…

Creating inclusion and belonging in the workplace with Sonali D’silva

Creating inclusion and belonging in your team can have tangible, positive effects on employee engagement, workplace culture, team performance, commitment, and decision making. Sonali D’silva, a facilitator for the University of Adelaide’s Professional and Continuing Education and Founder and Princi…

Former STAR Group officer Derrick McManus says durability saved his life

In 1994, then STAR Group officer Derrick McManus was shot 14 times in less than five seconds by a high-risk offender with a semi-automatic rifle. He lay on the ground bleeding for three hours prior to his rescue. Against all odds, he returned to full duties two and a half years later. In this episo…

Explore vertical development with Andrew Stevens

Vertical development changes how we think, perceive and make sense of the world around us, says Andrew Stevens. In this episode, Andrew, the director and co-founder of the Uncharted Leadership Institute and lead facilitator for the University of Adelaide’s Transformative Leadership Program, unpacks…

Adelaide Fringe CEO and Director Heather Croall on the challenges of leading Australia’s largest arts festival - Episode 4

Award-winning Adelaide Fringe CEO and Director Heather Croall has helped ingrain the festival as part of the fabric of Adelaide and South Australia. But her tenure has not been without its challenges. In this episode, recorded before this year’s record breaking festival, Heather talks about her col…

How to overcome imposter syndrome with Tamsin Simounds - Episode 3

In this episode, Tamsin Simounds reflects on facing imposter syndrome early in her own executive career. Join the leadership strategist, coach, speaker and consultant on personal development and communications in the professional world as she explores what causes imposter syndrome, why it’s a compl…