Empowering Leaders (Aleda)

Chloe Dalton, Olympic gold medal winner, AFLW player and founder of the Female Athlete Project is seriously inspiring. In this conversation, you'll hear what has unfolded since Chloe, at seven years of age, was inspired to be an Olympian by the great Cathy Freeman's iconic race at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. 

From the WNBL to the Australian Rugby team to playing AFLW for Greater Western Sydney, Chloe knows what it means to start something new from scratch and persevere until you are on top. The powerful words spoken by Chloe's father and brother that truly helped shape her incredible success time and time again will inspire you and ring in your ears for days.

You'll also hear Chloe open up about the challenges and joys of founding and operating her own highly successful media platform that is dedicated to increasing the visibility of women in sport. Chloe tells how British triathlete Emma Pallant-Browne courageously shared a personal photo that went viral on the Female Athlete Project, and sparked just one of the many overdue conversations that are taking place there. Achieving this much at such a young age... we can't wait to see what the next 30 years hold for Chloe!

Show Notes:

To listen to the Female Athlete Project podcast head here.

For more about The Female Athlete Project and Chloe's 2 incredible books head here.

Chloe mentions OurWatch and the profound impact it's had on her and so many others. For more information head here: www.ourwatch.org.au

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The generosity of helping others, combined with the efficiency and decision making of a high-profile business. FareShare is a charity designed to help those doing it tough, but it's also more than that, it's about providing nutrition, value and meaning to people's lives. 

Marcus Godinho is one of FareShare's most impactful people. Stepping into the business early on, and steering from a CEO position, Marcus has been at the forefront of FareShare's growth and excellence across Melbourne's social impact industry. 

Luke Darcy sits down with Marcus at FareShare's offices, after having a look around the incredible facilities over in Abbotsford, Melbourne. 

To learn more about FareShare, visit https://www.fareshare.net.au/

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On every Empowering Leaders episode we hear from people at the top of their field. They soar in the areas of sports, business, social venture, education, the arts and more.

In 2024, myself and our audience had a front-row seat to conversations that reveal how Success Leaves Clues, and at Aleda, we know there are consistent dimensions of what brilliant leadership looks like. We are exploring the great power of each of them during our Summer Series “Success Leaves Clues”.

The superpower of CURIOSITY is a priceless skill, and its impact is immense. In this episode, we've curated a remarkable group of individuals who embody the true essence of curiosity. 

Featuring:

[02:03] RIO FERDINAND - legend of English football and former England captain who represented his country on 81 occasions. One of the most decorated English footballers of all time, Rio is a respected broadcaster, documentary filmmaker, and startup investor in social media platform WeAre8.

[04:45] HARRY GARSIDE - the first Australian Olympic boxing medalist in more than three decades, winning bronze at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

[06:25] JO STANLEY - the founder and CEO of Broad Radio - Australia's first radio network for women by women, who spent 12 years on breakfast radio taking two shows on two different networks to number one - the only woman in Australia to ever do this.

[12:35] JACK VINEY - a legend of the Melbourne Football Club, a premiership player in 2021, who helped end a 57 year drought for his football club and is regarded and respected as one of the toughest competitors in the game

[14:45] JOHANN HARI - New York Times bestselling writer and journalist best known for ‘Stolen Focus' - a book about our modern lifestyles' impact on attention spans and mental health, and his latest book, Magic Pill - about the controversial weight loss drug - Ozempic.

A huge thank you to all the guests featured in this episode and if you want to hear more from any of them follow the link to the full length, in depth conversations they each had with Luke in 2024.

In our next Success Leaves Clues episode, we’ll shift focus to the leadership dimension of COMMUNICATING WITH CLARITY. We’ll hear from some extraordinary guests about the pivotal role communication has played in their journeys.

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How did The Barefoot Investor go from being a humble country boy, to the face of finance in Australia? And how do you stay true to your self after such life changing success?

Scott Pape is the author of record breaking books 'The Barefoot Investor', and 'The Barefoot Investor For Families'. With millions of copies sold across the country, he is Australia's most recognisable financial expert. But as he says to host Luke Darcy, as successful as he's been, Scott chose to make his newsletter free to all, as well as the humble path of becoming a financial counsellor, where he helps those in financial need. 

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Larry Kestelman is an Australian billionaire property developer and businessman.

One of the co-founders of Dodo Internet back in 2001, Larry is now owner of Australia’s National Basketball League, the NBL, among many other successful businesses. 
Not satisfied with turning Melbourne United into a successful franchise, he went on to change the game for Australian basketball after taking ownership of the NBL itself. 

In this conversation, Larry and our host, Luke Darcy, cover all of Larry’s journey - from his humble beginnings in Ukraine to becoming a renowned business tycoon in Australia. 

Larry puts a whole lot of his success down to luck, but also admits to being skilled at seizing opportunities and developing an unbelievably deep understanding of people and their needs. 

In this inspiring conversation with Luke, Larry emphasises just how important it is to him to always be learning, to maintain a positive attitude when the going gets tough, and how self-leadership, for Larry, all comes back to knowing what your purpose is.

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This month, The Empowering Leaders podcast is releasing a two-part series all about sleep.

In this series, you can hear from five incredible experts who are passionate about why sleep is so important, no matter who you are. We spend a third of our lives asleep, and in this episode you’ll learn some of the best hacks and strategies for optimizing those z’s from the likes of;

Dr Troy Flanagan Vic President of Performance at the Milwaukee Bucks, Father of 3 and renowned paediatrician Dr Golly (Dr Daniel Golshevsky, International speaker and Wellbeing guru, Mark Bunn, and two incredible academics in Dr Elise Facer-Childs and Dr Shanta Rajaratnam both highly regarded and esteemed at Monash University in Melbourne.

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Anita Jacoby is one of Australia’s most distinguished television producers and media executives. With a career spanning more than 35 years, she has created award-winning content across multiple platforms.

A genuine pioneer for female success in Australian media, Anita talks about consistently being overlooked for promotion, as men overtook her on the network ladder time and again despite her experience. You'll hear her thoughts on the world of clickbait and disinformation and we explore the current shortage of the long form, investigative style of journalism Anita made her name with. Anita also tells a story she discovered much closer to home about her father, who had a huge positive influence in her life - a World War II refugee and founder of Sony in Australia - but shortly after his death Anita discovered a dark and tragic side to his life that he had never revealed.

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This week's guest on the Empowering Leaders podcast is Mitch Marsh, the most recent Alan Border medalist and the current T20 captain of Australia heading into the World Cup.

Warm and unbelievably genuine, Mitch has some incredible stories about his path to being his true authentic self and how that has provided him with the happiest and most successful period of his sporting life and his life in general.

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How do you learn to trust yourself to make the right calls and know that the path you are taking is the right one? Luke Darcy sits down with the Founder of Smiling Mind – Janey Martino, to talk about how she connected meditation and technology, how to navigate through the tough moments in business and fostering a great culture at work and at home.

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Today’s guest on the Empowering Leaders podcast is Dr Troy Flanagan, the current Vice President of Performance for NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks. It was under Troy’s expert guidance that the Bucks won the 2021 NBA Championship - their first in 50 years. 

In the world of high performing sport, Troy is as qualified as you can get, with a first class honours degree in Human Movement Science, a PhD in Aerospace Engineering. and over 20 years experience working with some of the world’s greatest athletes and Olympians. The most rewarding and impressive shift in his career though, came when he made the very intentional decision to start thinking more about what he could do for the people around him.

You'll hear the details of how exactly he reset his worldview in his thirties to beat burnout and ended up supercharging his career trajectory... and get an insight into what it's like to work with and develop one of the biggest rising stars in the NBA, Giannis Antetokounmpo.

SHOW NOTES: 

In this conversation Troy talks about how SuperSema CEO Vanessa Ford inspired him to raise 5 million dollars and spearhead an health and wellbeing program for the entire city of Milwaukee. Hear Luke's complete chat with Vanessa here.

You'll also hear Luke and Troy chatting about the great Australian leader and yachtsman, John Bertrand. John's full conversation with Luke is here.

There's also talk of the incredible Hugh Van Cuylenburg in this episode... hear the full Empowering Leaders episode with Hugh here.

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What do you do if you've spent your life studying for something you don't want to do?And how do you transition from one path to another? Luke Darcy chats with film maker, comedian and creator of Working Dog Productions Rob Sitch, about how he leads an entire film crew on set, failing for the first time and the 'no dickhead rule'.

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In unheard 2013 NRL Premiership reflections, the Sydney Roosters' legendary coach steps through the importance of being humble in an already established environment, and what it took to shift philosophies and make an impact in a fiercely competitive environment.

Luke Darcy chats with Trent about his time in France, reflections on joining the NRL as a rookie coach, the philosophy of being a servant to the players, and how Cooper Cronk's incredible Grand-Final bravery inspired him and the staff.

Incredibly, in his first season in the NRL, Trent Robinson guided the East-Sydney side to a premiership. The squad had a core of superstars like Sonny Bill Williams, Anthony Minichiello, and James Maloney, but it was a team philosophy that was recognised as being so pivotal. Trent and the Roosters won premierships in 2018 and 2019, the first club to win back-to-back flags since 1992.

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Hugh Van Cuylenburg has been working in education settings for more than 15 years, teaching both primary and secondary in a range of different educational settings.

He says the highlight of his teaching career was a year in the far north of India volunteering and living at an underprivileged school in the Himalayas. It was here that he discovered resilience in its purest form.

Inspired, and having completed his postgraduate studies, The Resilience Project was born. Hugh has now developed and facilitated programmes for over 900 schools Australia wide.

In 2015, the National Rugby League asked Hugh to run workshops at every club in the competition. Since then, he has worked with the Australian cricket team, the Australian netball team, the Australian Women's Soccer team, and more than 10 AFL footy teams.

He also works one-on-one with individuals - Steve Smith, Dustin Martin, and Billy Slater to name a few. In addition to his work in schools and elite sport, he has presented to over 500 corporate groups as a keynote speaker and developed comprehensive programmes for many high-profile workplaces across different sectors.

Hugh is also a bestselling author and co-host of the incredible podcast, The Imperfects.

Show Notes:

In this conversation, you'll hear Luke and Hugh talking about the legendary Richard Oppy - hear Luke and Richard in conversation on this Empowering Leaders episode. 

You'll also hear Hugh mention Dr Troy Flanagan: if you missed Luke's conversation with Troy - listen to it here.

Hugh and Luke discuss the brilliance of Hamish and Andy in this episode: hear Luke's full conversation with Andy Lee here if you've missed it.

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George Karl was drafted as a fourth-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs in 1973 from the University of North Carolina.

Ten years later, at just 33 years of age, George Karl was appointed as the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, making him one of the youngest head coaches in NBA history. In 2016, when Coach Carl finished his last role as a head coach in the NBA, he had been in charge for a remarkable 1,999 games, winning 1,175 times - the sixth all-time in NBA history!

Karl coached the US national team, is a four-time NBA all-star head coach, and was named the 2013 NBA coach of the year. In 2022, he was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame for his outstanding lifetime success and contribution to the sport.

Coach Karl, has dedicated his life to the game of basketball, coaching the young players of the USA to success they could only have dreamed of. 

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An AFL Commissioner who spent more than 35 years serving in the Australian Army. How do you pivot from a hostile, combat environment into a corporate, sports focused ecosystem? What are the tangible skills that translate from one situation to the other? 

Major General Simone Wilkie retired as a Major General after completing 35 years’ service. She served senior appointments in operations and training, and active service in Cambodia, Iraq and Afghanistan. She was awarded a Bronze Star for her work in Iraq. 

Now an AFL Commissioner, Simone sits down with Luke Darcy to talk the challenges of her career, where she sees the AFL moving forward and what she's excited for ahead of the AFLW season and 2023. 

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Dr. Shefali has produced groundbreaking work as an author of New York Times best-selling books, that peer through a societal lens to find remedies for over-zealous and highly critical parenting.

In this chat, Dr. Shefali looks at what is driving damaging behaviour from parents and institutions and the shifts needed to set our children up for happiness and fulfilment.

Dr Shefali's books, The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family, have both been endorsed by Oprah who has championed Dr. Shefali's revolutionary work in promoting conscious parenting.

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This month, The Empowering Leaders podcast is releasing a two-part series all about sleep.

In this series, you can hear from five incredible experts who are passionate about why sleep is so important, no matter who you are. We spend a third of our lives asleep, and in this episode you’ll learn some of the best hacks and strategies for optimizing those z’s from the likes of;

Dr Troy Flanagan Vic President of Performance at the Milwaukee Bucks, Father of 3 and renowned paediatrician Dr Golly (Dr Daniel Golshevsky, International speaker and Wellbeing guru, Mark Bunn, and two incredible academics in Dr Elise Facer-Childs and Dr Shanta Rajaratnam both highly regarded and esteemed at Monash University in Melbourne.

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Founder of Bakers Delight, the largest chain of bakeries in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. 

In this collaborative chat, Roger explains how in business, everyone can win - from the supplier, to the franchisee, to the customer. Even if the environment is competitive, Roger believes business can accomodate winners across the board. 

Join host Luke Darcy, a he sits down with Roger in person to unpack the way he operates, and learns what has made him a success and a renowned member of Australia's business community. 

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We know that Success Leaves Clues and on this podcast, we consistently hear about the powerful role that collaboration plays in the lives of our guests. In this inspiring episode, you'll hear from five world-renowned guests about the value they place on collaboration within their chosen fields. 

Our featured guests are (click through for their full episodes): 

Rochelle Courteney; Founding Director of Share the Dignity

Jeff Dimery; Managing Director of Alinta Energy

Tara Winkler; Australian Humanitarian, Founder of Cambodian Children's Trust

Tracy Stockwell nee Caulkins; Former Olympic Swimmer, Sporting Administrator

Ivan Cleary; 3x Penrith Panthers Premiership Coach

At Aleda, we know there are consistent dimensions of what great leadership looks like, and we’ll cover them all in this special seven episode series. 

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Jeff Dimery is the CEO of Alinta Energy. From humble beginnings to where he is today, Dimery lays out the ups and downs he has faced.

In this chat, Dimery says Alinta is the biggest single investor in renewable energy in Australia and discusses slashing the defence budget to invest more money, faster, into clean energy so it can become a sustainable and viable option.

Jeff also reflects on Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins' decision to distance himself from the Alinta Energy sponsorship of the Australian cricket team and shares personal details about drawing his greatest inspiration from his mother. 

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The extraordinary work that is saving millions of lives every year, and the Australian professor who has been taking on the challenge for the last two decades. 

Professor Scott O'Neill is a renowned scientist and founder of the World Mosquito Program. He’s worked at the University of Illinois, Yale University, The University of Queensland and Monash University. He has received awards including the Centenary Medal and Mackerras Medal. 

Join host Luke Darcy as he unpacks Scott's work and the way in which he's been able to sustain the effort and consistency it takes to achieve success in this field. 

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Bev has over 20 years’ experience across the Australian and global biopharmaceutical & healthcare sectors. She holds a PhD in molecular medicine with additional qualifications in genetic counselling, project management and decision analysis.

Bev commenced her career with Postdoctoral roles in cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, before moving to genetic counselling practice and then commercial roles in research & development, portfolio management and strategic partnerships in the pharmaceutical industry.  

Throughout this conversation Menner outlines how being an adopted child shaped her upbringing to want to explore genetics on a deeper level and how she became fascinated through science.

Menner's company Cell Therapies is on the cusp of new breakthroughs everyday as she outlines. 

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In this conversation, Andy Friend, a seasoned Australian rugby union coach, shares his insights on coaching, leadership, and personal growth.

He reflects on his journey in rugby, the evolution of the sport from amateur to professional, and the importance of mental resilience in athletes.

Friend emphasizes the need for balance in life, the loneliness of leadership, and the significance of self-awareness. He discusses the challenges facing Australian rugby and the importance of grassroots support.

Throughout the conversation, he highlights the value of communication, collaboration, and learning from others.

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At Aleda, we recognise the consistent dimensions of what brilliant leadership looks like. In our Summer Series “Success Leaves Clues”, we are exploring the seven most powerful dimensions of leadership with the best of our 2024 guests.

On every Empowering Leaders episode, we hear from people at the top of every industry - from sports to business to social venture, education and the arts. 

We're kicking off this series with the Dimension of SELF LEADERSHIP, and our 2024 episodes are a gold mine of wisdom on this topic. The guests you’ll hear from in this special episode know that it easier it is to lead well when you can lead yourself well

Featuring: 
02:00: HUGH VAN CUYLENBURG - founder of The Resilience Project and the Imperfects Podcast. 
09:26: ANDY KELLY - one of Australia's leading music label directors and managers
12:19: UMRA OMAR - Kenyan humanitarian and community conservation strategist and founder of Safari Doctors.
15:37: SIR ROD EDDINGTON - highly distinguished Australian businessman and community leader
18:36: JAMES TOMKINS, OAM, a sport Australia Hall of fame legend and perhaps known best one quarter of the Oarsome Foursome that won world titles in 90, 91, 98, and Olympic Gold in 92 and 96. 
23:57: REGGIE BUTLER - founder and CEO of Performance Paradigm, one of the world's most respected leaders in connecting teams and developing great people.
27:34: KIRSTEN KING - founder of Fluid Form Pilates, a brilliant success story. 

A huge thank you to all the guests featured in this episode. If they left you wanting to hear more just follow their link to the full length, in depth conversations they each had with Luke in 2024.

In our next Success Leaves Clues episode, we'll dive into the Dimension of Collaboration with another carefully selected group of our 2024 guests.

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Imprisoned and being tortured, footballer Hakeem al-Araibi was at the mercy of the Bahraini government. But after former Socceroo Craig Foster led a national campaign that involved foreign ministers, Thai prisons and the heads of FIFA, Hakeem was set free. 

In freeing Hakeem though, Craig put himself, his reputation and his family at risk. Luke Darcy aims to explore that situation, analyse how Craig made that call, and understand what it meant to balance the life of Hakeem, with the safety of his own family.

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Well-known Australian entertainer Jules Lund takes us on a journey through this chat.

Lund has always been known for his effervescent nature, his openness, humbleness, and his vulnerability. 

In the coming weeks, Jules is returning to radio as the drive host on Disrupt Radio; an Australian-first audio network specifically built for leaders and entrepreneurs. We can't think of a more qualified host. 4 - 6 pm on weekdays. Find him on LinkedIn for the launch date.

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2x ARIA award winner, principal conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra,  and the go to collaborator for Nick Cave, Ben Folds and more. Benjamin Northey has spent much of his life striving for musical perfection, but as his journey has grown more and more complex, he's found it's best to not strive for perfection, but to always be asking how he can be better. 

Join Luke Darcy as he sits down with Ben in studio to discuss his life of curiosity and his career of collaborating with the likes of Nick Cave, Ben Folds, Archie Roach, Missy Higgins and more. 

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How do you handle yourself during great adversity? Brian Hartzer had to rebuild himself and start a new chapter after stepping down as CEO of Westpac. In releasing his new book The Leadership Star, Brian talks with Luke Darcy about having a clear sense of purpose, how he stayed calm during the Westpac scandal and how you can’t fake authenticity

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On the 10th of February 2022, join Luke Darcy and a host of industry leaders like Laura Henshaw, John Worsfold, Ben Rutten, Fairlie Delbridge, Don Pyke and Justin Langer for a diverse, in-person leadership experience. 

Book your tickets to the Aleda Collective summit here.

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In this episode of Empowering Leaders, host Luke Darcy sits down with Tyson Ballard, a visionary entrepreneur, legal tech innovator, and creative force shaping industries from law to music, lifestyle, and business transformation. As the founder and CEO of Stella Legal, Tyson is revolutionizing legal operations with AI-driven solutions. Beyond the legal world, he’s a music curator, DJ, and co-founder of All My Friends, Everywhere, a collective blending music, art, and travel into immersive experiences as far afield as up in space!

Tyson’s leadership style is bold, innovative, and deeply rooted in collaboration, craftsmanship, and community. His ability to connect ideas across industries is nothing short of inspiring—so much so that, as Luke puts it, if Tyson has an idea, you’d be wise to follow along. You’ll have to make up your own mind when it comes to chasing alligators around golf courses though!

Tyson’s ventures span real estate, tech startups, and biotech among so many more, so enjoy this deep dive into Tyson’s multifaceted world and the insights behind his success in building impactful businesses and communities.

Watch this episode on 7Plus in Australia.

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In this exclusive episode, host Luke Darcy sits down with Peter Dutton, one of Australia’s most prominent political figures and Leader of the Opposition, for an in-depth conversation about his personal and professional life. As the nation eagerly awaits the call of an election date, Peter offers a candid look at his journey from humble beginnings in a working-class family to his career as a police officer and his eventual rise in politics.

He reflects on his time in various ministerial roles, his commitment to tackling key issues like child exploitation and the challenges faced by First Nations communities, and his vision for making homeownership more accessible to Australians. Peter also shares insights into his leadership style and his admiration for former Prime Minister John Howard.

Throughout this conversation, Peter emphasises the importance of honesty, strong personal relationships, and balancing the demands of public life with family responsibilities. This episode offers a comprehensive understanding of Peter's values, motivations, and his aspirations for Australia’s future.

Join Luke Darcy for an enlightening discussion that goes beyond politics and delves into the man behind the public persona as the country stands on the brink of a pivotal election.

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One of Australia's most inspiring young leaders, a multi-award winning social entrepreneur, and a non-profit founder at just 18. 

Nicole Gibson has impacted millions of people world-wide with her models of community development and transformation - but what allows someone to have that type of attitude? 

Unpack it all with host Luke Darcy, as he explores Nicole's world, her origin story and her incredible book Love Out Loud.

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Here at Aleda, we know that you may not feel compelled to listen to a conversation about suicide on your morning commute, or during your run or workout - but we strongly urge you to try today. Why? Because listening to this episode will save lives. Luke's pointed and open discussion with bereaved father, Wayne Holdsworth, contains vital information that many people lack access to - including whether or not you should talk about suicide with someone that you're worried about. The answer: you absolutely should and this episode explains how & why. 

Please listen and share it with someone you love. If this conversation has raised any thoughts or feelings you need to talk about, please contact the services below:
Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text 0477 131 114
Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800

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On the back of an amazing bronze medal win for Australian Basketball at the Olympics, Australian Coach Brian Goorjian sits down with Luke Darcy to discuss how he positively impacts his environment by listening to his players and coaches, how sharing and community are important to him and gives an insight into Patty Mills’ great leadership style as captain.

On the 10th of February 2022, join Luke Darcy and a host of industry leaders like Laura Henshaw, John Worsfold, Ben Rutten, Fairlie Delbridge, Don Pyke and Justin Langer for a diverse, in-person leadership experience. 

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In this episode,  six of our brilliant 2023 guests share why curiosity is one of their superpowers as a leader.

Our featured guests are (click through for their full episodes): 

Ed O'Malley

Dr. Shefali Tsabary

Mick Doohan

Peggy O'Neal

Sandy Brondello

Dr. Chris Brown

At Aleda, we know  there are consistent dimensions of what great leadership looks like, and we’ll cover them all in this special seven episode series. 

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Triple M's The Friday Huddle changes tone, and the banter takes a back-seat, giving the boys a chance to have a raw and vulnerable conversation about where they draw the line while on-air, their responsibilities as broadcasters, the need for self-awareness in a changing world, and what parenting has done to change the way they approach life. 

The Friday Huddle brought together AFL legend Chris Judd, The Howie Games' Mark Howard, AFL 200+ gamer Nathan Brown and Bulldog's great Luke Darcy to broadcast Australian Rules Football to millions of Australians. With its style, the show often treaded the line, pushed the boundaries and took the gloss off of traditional broadcasting.

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How do you evolve your mindset in difficult periods? And how do you build support networks that push you to be better every day? 

Shane Delia is one of Australia's most recognisable industry leaders. He's a role model to many, and a leader who takes pride in hard-work, his family, and his physical & mental health. As the Managing Director of Delia Group, Shane combines an extremely diverse skill set with a deep-seeded grounding in hospitality. 

The Delia Group was required to pivot during the pandemic, as its headline restaurant Maha was forced to shut. However, as Shane does, he turned a difficult situation into success, and founded the industry flipping Providoor. 

Unpack it all with Luke Darcy, as he dives deep into Shane's mindset both at home, in the kitchen and in the boardroom. 

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In a traditionally alpha-male dominated industry, how do you lead with care, compassion and empathy? And how do you maintain intensity, whilst being sensitive to the needs of your people? 

Luke Beveridge is the man behind one of Australia's most extraordinary sporting stories. When the Western Bulldogs won the 2016 AFL Premiership, the common denominator was undeniably Bevo. But where did Luke Beveridge's incredible attitude come from? Unpack it all with host Luke Darcy - 2016, Bevo's time with the Australian Tax Office, and his incredible achievements with St Bedes. 

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One of Australia's greatest to ever sit atop a motorcycle Mick Doohan. Mick won five consecutive World Championship titles from 1994 to 1998, winning 54 Grand Prix across his career including a record 12 in the 1997 season.

One of Mick's secrets to success is harnessing his passion, and using that to put himself in moments of risk and doubt, knowing it would be the driving force to propel him forward. 

It didn't always come off for Doohan, which led to countless and continued learnings from mistakes, but without the burning desire, he never would have climbed on the back of a motorcycle to begin with. 

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The former CEO of Rugby Australia unpacks how you stay composed and balanced under the most extreme pressure, and offers insight into why having a team of close advisors is so important. 

Now head of Sport New Zealand, Raelene Castle has had one of Oceania's most meaningful corporate careers. As the CEO of the Canterbury Bulldogs, Raelene successfully manoeuvred through a world not always accepting of female leadership, before taking on the immense challenge of uplifting the struggling code of Rugby Union in Australia. 

With the challenges she faced, and the means in which she overcame them, Luke Darcy unpacks what is next for Raelene and her team at Sport New Zealand. 

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Richard Burnet is the Global CEO and Director of BFT (Body Fit Training) with over 600 franchisees sold across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the UK, the US, Spain and Hong Kong, and expansion plans underway around the world.

BFT is an internationally recognised fitness brand success story. Rich's personal path to this success has had more than its fair share of hurdles and life challenges. Rich and his wife Danielle's first two boys, Sebastian and Charlie, were born with one of the rarest genetic conditions in the world, Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency.

The condition tragically saw Sebastian and Charlie pass away before their teenage years. Rich transitioned away from his senior corporate roles with BP, Golf Australia, and the AFL to pursue an entrepreneurial path, which included a sliding door moment that saw Rich literally stumble across a gym that he would ultimately end up partnering with to create an extraordinary Australian business success story.

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In this series, we’ll unpack learnings and life lessons from people who are game changers in their chosen field, whether it’s sports, art, business or education.

We’ll break down the fundamentals of growing new style of leadership, such as collaboration, integrity and innovation, through the stories of these iconic leaders.

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How do you go from being deathly afraid of the water, to being one of the world's wildest professional big wave surfers? 
In this conversation, Australian big wave surfer, author, and mindset coach Mark Visser discusses the journey that has taken him from being afraid of bath time after nearly drowning as a 3-year old to becoming a world-renowned surfer and coach. Mark shares how he overcame his fears, his historic night surf at Jaws break in Maui, and his ongoing project to surf a 100-foot wave.

As a mindset coach for successful individuals and organisations, including world champion surfer Kelly Slater and Australian Football League coach Simon Goodwin, Mark drives home the importance of self-awareness, transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning in achieving success.

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Max Gawn is the current captain of the Melbourne Football Club in the AFL. 

Gawn has come a very long way from a tall, lanky, jovial 18 year old to become the modern day great that he is. A 7x All-Australian ruck, Gawn became the Demons first premiership captain in 2021 since the 1964 season. 

A lot of Gawn's leadership journey can be traced back to the late and great President Jim Stynes. Stynes passed away in 2012 but his legacy lives on through the Melbourne #11 jumper, and the values he instilled in Gawn during their time together at the Demons. 

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Rod Campbell, the creator of Learning Life Through Sport is a firefighter football coach and a father of five who has dedicated his adult life to helping people.

Rod uses the superpower of selflessness to inspire others to make someone else's day better. Rod has been audited with the Australian Fire Service medal for his inspirational efforts in educating adolescents in road safety.

Rod's road awareness campaign he coordinated for 15 years resulted in a 75% reduction in fatalities in the 16 to 19-year-old bracket in South Australia and a reduction in serious injuries of over one-third.

Rod has created an education program, Learning Life Through Sport, to tackle what, in my view, is a crisis in bad parenting behaviour in junior sports in Australia and around the world. 

Learn more about Rod and his incredible program Learning Life Through Sport here:

Home | Learning Life Through Sport

And contact Rod directly here:

rod@learninglifethroughsport.com

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Laura Henshaw is a dynamo in the business world, the CEO of Keep It Cleaner has built her successful wellness organisation using the building blocks of social media and past experiences. Luke Darcy chats with Laura about what fuels her desire to help others, the benefits and dangers of social media, and how her naivety exploring the business world was actually a good thing.

https://keepitcleaner.com/

@laura.henshaw

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Jason Kimberley is a special individual, with his unique style in terms of both leadership style and fashion. He has created Cool.org which supports educators with teaching resources and the impact it has had on student engagement and understanding of critical issues. 

Kimberley also shares his eclectic life experiences and the lessons he has learned along the way. He also tells us how he ended up having a picnic in the middle of the SCG midgame after Buddy Franklin kicked his 1000th goal.

Jason emphasises the importance of being true to oneself, not caring about what others think, and taking responsibility for one's actions. He discusses the significance of curiosity, clear communication, collaboration, and staying focused on a vision. 

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Andy Kelly is one of Australia's most successful record label directors and entertainment managers. Not only that - he's thoughtful, considered, gracious and unbelievably generous.

As the director of Winterman and Goldstein Management and co-founder of Ivy League Records and Ivy League Music Publishing, Andy has successfully nurtured and launched some of the biggest bands in the world. The Vines, Jet, Empire of the Sun, Paul Dempsey, Youth Group, The Avalanches, Something for Kate, The Living End, just to name a few of the bands this great leader would reportedly jump in front of a speeding train for.

Andy's lifetime of success in the music industry is a credit to his ability to write his own rules and to challenge the existing structures within the industry. His reputation is enormous and his stories about working with the great Michael Gudinski are hilarious. If understanding how to utilise the strengths of those around you to create a successful culture is something you're striving for, this conversation with Andy Kelly is for you. 

SHOW NOTES:

In this episode, you'll hear both Luke and Andy raving about the inimitable Bob Murphy. Hear Bob's full conversation with Luke here. 

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At just 26 years of age, this week's guest is wise beyond his years. Harry Garside is an Olympic boxer who is passionate about leading, learning and living a truly authentic life. He's constantly pushing himself to the edge in every facet of life and you won't believe his training goals over the next few months in the lead up to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Harry drops so many crisp anecdotes and smooth pearls of wisdom in this conversation that delivers punch after punch of worldly wisdom and fresh perspectives. From the war on masculinity to fasting as a means of taking back control, this enlightened episode with a boxing superstar is sure to leave you wanting more Harry Garside in your life.

We're pretty confident you're going to see him on the podium in Paris later this year but in the meantime, enjoy this conversation with an outstanding young leader who has his sights set on changing the world and no doubt already has!

Show notes:

Harry mentions the Reach Foundation and the profound impact it's had on him and so many others. For more information head here: https://www.reach.org.au/

Luke mentions his conversation with globally renowned parenting expert and author, Steve Biddulph. Be sure to listen here if you haven't already.

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Head Coach of footballing powerhouse Celtic FC, former coach of the Socceroos and celebrated leader in one of the world's most high pressure industries.

How does Ange Postecoglou deal with the pressure and expectation? What are the tactics he employs to make people better? And how did he regain his footing after an unceremonious exit from a high-profile role? 

Join host Luke Darcy, as he unpacks the world of European football with one of the world game's top coaches - hear how Ange first arrived at Celtic, what the Scottish Premier League victory meant to him and the club, and how he's observing the success of the Socceroos and Andrew Redmayne from a distance. 

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There can be no escaping imposter syndrome as you move through your career, but what if you could make it your super power? 

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In this episode of Empowering Leaders. you'll hear from Chris Walker, the award-winning television producer behind the juggernaut TV show Hard Quiz and The Weekly with Charlie Pickering, about how he harnessed his imposter syndrome and then worked with it to become an acclaimed and incredibly well-respected leader in his field.

Chris tells how he used his experiences working across print, radio and television to launch ThinkativeTV, an independent production company that fosters creativity, respect and empathy for all of its employees.

He also shares his struggles with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and its connection to a heartbreaking loss in his childhood, the challenges of his high profile separation from Carrie Bickmore, and the profound impact the Aleda Connect program has had on life during that time.

Show notes:

You'll hear Chris and Luke mention the incredible Umra Omar and Nic Naitanui in this episode. You can find Luke's full length conversations with both of these Aleda Connect alumni below:

Umra Omar: Planting the seeds of Safari Doctors and watching them flourish

Nic Naitanui: Setting and crushing enormous goals while staying true to yourself

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Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM is an author, columnist & company director. She has been the CEO of a global consulting firm, a senior executive at a leading corporate law firm and spent nearly 10 years as an Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force.

One of Australia’s most prominent voices on leadership, Kirstin has turned her attention to defining the attributes that great leaders need to learn in her new book Head & Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership.

Kirstin speaks to the importance of self-awareness, feedback and empathy in the workplace, in your personal life and even at the dinner table.  

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In this episode, we dive into the incredible life of John Wayne Parr, one of the most legendary figures in combat sports. A 10-time world champion and icon in Muay Thai and kickboxing, John Wayne Parr is described by podcasting phenomenon Joe Rogan as one of the "baddest dudes ever." As you'll hear, JWP's unbreakable determination, toughness, and unparalleled skill have cemented his place in combat sports history.

Join Luke Darcy as he sits down with JWP to hear the inspiring story of a young Australian boy who trained in the brutal martial arts camps of Thailand, eventually becoming one of the most revered Westerners in the ancient sport of Muay Thai. It’s a remarkable tale of passion, grit, and mastery in the world of combat. Please note, the audio quality isn't as high as usual—John joins us live from outside his training gym, so we're all in for the full JWP experience!!

John's journey is beautifully captured in his new book The Fighter: The Legendary Life of an Australian Champion, written by Jarrod Boyle.

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A sportsman who is always looking ahead, who admits he rarely reflects on his abilities as a player, Harry Kewell discusses the work ethic that saw him leaving everything on the field in every single training session, and the ramifications he suffered as a player whenever he eased off, even just a little.

As a footballer, Harry was blessed to have everything on hand 24/7 from doctors to chefs. He was told what to do every minute of the day since the age of 16. When he retired and came out the other side he talks about the shock of having to figure it out alone and the relief of finding a new routine that he credits with keeping him strong mentally and physically.

You'll hear Harry call Ange Postecoglou ‘the nicest person in the world’ and you'll see his genuine willingness to share anything with anyone if they are willing to learn. Harry takes us on a journey of his intrinsic connection to the game of football - his ability to see the movement patterns, the way he can differentiate between the sound of the ball when a player makes a perfect cross or when it's slightly off target, and how he teaches his players about what they can understand from the way the football simply moves across the grass. 

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Tim Kopra is a former US Army Colonel and NASA astronaut and now the CEO of Starlab, a joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus. Incredibly, Starlab is the company is designing, building, and will eventually operate a new commercial space station in collaboration with NASA.

In this conversation, you'll hear Tim's thoughts on Elon Musk, the experience of collaborating with Russia, and the finer details of the selection process to become an astronaut. Tim emphasizes the importance of maintaining good relationships, both personally and professionally and breaks down just what it takes to pull off a project like building an international space station!

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Kemi Nekvapil is committed to making a measurable impact. Working with people and organisations that create good in the world and it is a privilege to do this work.

Kemi is one of Australia's leading credentialled coaches for female executives and entrepreneurs, an author and a highly sought after international speaker

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In the world of sports broadcasting, they don’t come much more accomplished - or beloved - than the one and only Bruce McAvaney.

Throughout his career, Bruce has covered an incredible 12 summer Olympic games, 20 AFL Grand Finals, the world swimming and world athletic championships, Rugby World Cup, Melbourne Cup and a slew of others.

In this episode, you’ll hear about the early influences that ignited Bruce’s passion for sport, the mentors who have supported him throughout his career, and why he remains dedicated to doing the same for up-and-coming broadcasters.

Bruce’s almost encyclopaedic knowledge of the sporting world is undoubtedly a result of the extensive preparation he prides himself on, and he tells us why ‘being prepared’ is key advice he gives to young people wanting to follow their dreams.

You'll also hear Bruce talk about the more challenging aspects of being a high-profile media personality, why he’s so excited about 17-year-old Australian sprinter, Gout Gout, how self-doubt still manages to creep in after all these years, and the iconic Olympic moment that caught him off guard.

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Matt LaFleur is the head coach of the Green Bay Packers. 

At the age of 43, he holds the heart of the town in his hands every week of the NFL season, the only not-for-profit, member-owned franchise in US sport. The privilege of head coach is not a role that is lost on him. 

The pride he has for the Packers, coaching some of the best players in the game, the challenges and pressure that come with being front and centre in one of the biggest sports in the world. 

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Before founding one of the most successful global bikini brands Traingl, Craig Ellis was a humble footy player, a great mate of Lukes and an absolute risk taker who learned from experiences. That attitude led him to selling everything he owned, moving to Hong Kong and working hard to build a new brand. Craig talks with Luke Darcy about how to find what you're passionate about and then following it, how to build your own unique brand and how the best thing his parents had given him was curiosity. 

On the 10th of February 2022, join Luke Darcy and a host of industry leaders like Laura Henshaw, John Worsfold, Ben Rutten, Fairlie Delbridge, Don Pyke and Justin Langer for a diverse, in-person leadership experience. 

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Tim Jarvis AM, an environmental scientist, author, adventurer and public speaker with Masters degrees in environmental science and environmental law.

He stars in a new film, Shackleton - The Greatest Story of Survival where he retraces the steps of Sir Ernest Shackleton.

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Head Coach of the England Men's National Rugby Union Team shares how they're striving to be the greatest of all time, how the founder of Uniqlo inspired him, how he's pivoting during his leadership journey and what the 2023 World Cup will mean to him and the nation. 

Join Luke Darcy, as he unpacks how Eddie Jones approaches leadership in an evolving environment, and why a 3-month leadership check-in has changed the way he's taught and learned. 

Eddie's book, "Leadership: Lessons From My Life In Rugby" offers insight into his incredible methods.

The books Eddie mentioned during the show: 

The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander, Ben Zander

The Leadership Pin-code by Dr Nashater Deu Solheim

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In this conversation, Tim Hamill, head coach of the Australian men's water polo team, reflects on his journey from player to coach, the challenges faced during the Paris Olympic Games, and the strategies employed to build a competitive team.

He discusses the importance of creating a strong team culture, the role of leadership and mentorship, and the shift in coaching philosophy towards a more supportive and enjoyable environment. Tim emphasizes the value of curiosity, continuous learning, and effective communication in leadership, sharing personal anecdotes and insights that highlight his growth as a coach and individual. 

Hamill shares insights on the importance of listening in communication, the influence of key leaders in his life, and the value of mentorship. He reflects on his experiences as a parent navigating his son's sports journey, the dynamics of collaboration in professional settings, and the aspirations of athletes, particularly in the context of the Olympics.

The discussion emphasizes the significance of family values and personal growth throughout these experiences.

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Just days out from the 2025 Super Bowl, our guest on today's special episode of Empowering Leaders is Jeff Scott - Vice President of Football Operations at the Philadelphia Eagles.

In just a few days on Sunday 9th February, Jeff's Eagles will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the biggest one day sporting event on the planet - Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans!

In this conversation, Jeff talks us through his lead up to the game, gives his best tips for overcoming the hurdles life throws at all of us, reflects on his past career in global risk management at Bank of America, and shares his secrets for his greatest passion - developing incredible people to be at the top of their game on and off the field.

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Mike Brey is a coaching legend. As the all-time winningest coach in Notre Dame history, he transformed the Fighting Irish into a powerhouse, guiding them to 13 NCAA Tournament appearances, multiple Sweet 16s, and back-to-back Elite Eight runs. Known for his loose yet fiercely competitive coaching style, Mike has mentored countless players, instilled a culture of confidence and resilience, and built lifelong relationships in the game.

Now, as an assistant coach with the Atlanta Hawks, Mike joins Luke to reflect on his coaching journey, the importance of leadership, and the art of building trust within a team. He shares insights on developing young talent like Australian star Dyson Daniels, the lifelong mentorships that shaped his career, and what it takes to build a winning culture—on and off the court. Plus, he reveals the coaching philosophies that have helped him earn the respect of some of basketball’s biggest names, from Mike Krzyzewski to Tom Izzo and Quinn Snyder.

This episode is packed with wisdom, stories, and lessons from one of the most respected minds in basketball.

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This week's conversation is with an amazing leader Richard Oppy.

He is the VP of Global Brands at beverage giant, Anheuser-Busch InBev (New York). Richard has climbed the corporate ladder right to the top. He now oversees the branding strategies of some of the world’s most iconic beers like Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois.

In this conversation we get the behind the scene insights, about the controversial World Cup decision to ban Budweiser from the stadiums and see how Richard and his team took what could’ve been an international marketing disaster, and flipped it into an iconic campaign for the brand.

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This weeks conversation is with a truly incredible Australian, Susan McLean. She is Australia’s foremost expert in the area of cyber safety and was a member of Victoria Police for 27 years.

Widely known as the ‘cyber cop’ she was the first Victoria Police Officer appointed to a position involving cyber safety and young people. In 2003 she was the Victoria Police Region Four Youth Officer of the Year. She has also been awarded The National Medal and the Victoria Police Service Medal and 2nd Clasp, and the National Police Medal.

If you're looking to learn more about cyber safety visit:  https://www.cybersafetysolutions.com.au/  

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Physiotherapist, pain scientist and ultra runner, Donna Urquhart, has studied the subject of pain for years. On this episode of the Empowering Leaders podcast, just a few days before she departs for Antarctica to smash the Guinness World Record for the longest ultramarathon in a polar region, Donna tells us how pushing through pain can unlock more of our potential.

Passionate about the importance of sport in the lives of children, specifically girls, Donna reinforces why we need to be teaching coping skills in youth sports and tells us the crucial steps to fostering a supportive environment for young people to compete in. In this conversation, you'll hear how Donna is aiming to raise 1.5 million dollars by running across Antarctica so she can sponsor programs that support females to stay in sport.

Her insights into the world of pain, the latest research and what you need to be able to push through it will inspire you, and just wait until you hear how and when she discovered her love for running!

For more information and to donate to support Donna's Antarctic run and her work in girls sport: Run Antarctica 

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How did the founder of Boost Juice begin her industry defining journey? What are the tangible moments along the way that allowed her to change the game? 

After leaving high-school at just 16, Janine Allis' meteoric rise to the top of corporate Australia is unparalleled. But what did it take then, and how is she approaching new challenges now? 

Fresh out of the water, Janine chats with host Luke Darcy about work life balance, not feeling guilty as a parent, and how she's seeing her healthy habits affect the mindsets of her kids. 

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Where does the drive to help those less fortunate come from? What are the inbuilt qualities that makes someone so consistently good at positively impacting others?

Co-founder of global business success story Flight Centre, Geoff Harris has lived a life of extraordinary success. 

Understand this incredible story with host Luke Darcy, unpack all of Geoff's incredible work, and hear what he's planning next. 

20 Leadership Tips from Geoff Harris

1. Clearly communicate rights and responsibilities to your team

Discipline, standards, performance, values, punctuality and teamwork. People crave this.

2. Total information sharing

Communicate everything. Tell it how it is! Give them the brutal facts (even if they involve you).

3. Avoiding confronting people who need to be confronted

You must coach, mentor, council and administer tough love when needed

4. Be totally accessible and available to all staff

Keep your antennae constantly massaged by walking around and talking to your people.

5. Manage your time

Spend equal time on strategy (the creative) and execution (the practical) and communicate endlessly to all staff. Keep messaging as simple as possible!

6. Don’t Be Complacent

Constantly challenge your existing model and strategies, ­lead a culture of innovation and constant change to keep moving forward. Demand an innovation culture! Constantly swim against the stream and not simply replicate what others are doing.

7. Staff are your greatest asset ­– bullshit!

Only the RIGHT staff, in the RIGHT roles are your greatest asset. Poor performing staff or staff in the WRONG roles are your biggest liabilities. Aces in places! Hire on positive attitude, cultural fit, teamwork, determination to succeed.

8. Mandela’s Leadership Legacy

Take on your base when needed. Leaders Courage to change conventional wisdom

9. Leaders must radiate optimism, enthusiasm and can-do spirit

It must be part of your DNA and part of organisations culture. Staff are watching when you don’t realise they are watching!

10. Leaders must raise the bar and lift expectations

Challenge your people and expect them to achieve. 

11. Set a clear and compelling vision sell it constantly,

Hold people to account in achieving this vision. Give them the tools and recourses to achieve it and celebrate when attained!

12. Set 12 month and three-year goals

And set them for your personal, family and professional life. Share your goals and create timelines. Have your people do the same. Review constantly with team.

13. Balance family, work and community responsibilities.

We all have only 168 hours per week. Have your goals sorted and balance family, work and community responsibilities. 

14. Project a resilient and persistent persona

As well as a strong sense of self-worth! As a leader you MUST radiate these qualities.

15. Leave egos at the door

Australian character is built on an egalitarian ethos. Earn respect because of actions not title, age or rank. And don’t blame others if outcomes go off track – ask yourself (and your team), what are you going to do about it? 

16. Find ways to prevail

Try unconventional strategies (within the rules) if conventional strategies are not working. If everyone is going left, how do we go right, and outflank opposition?

17. Focus equally on what not to do, as well as what to do

Identify inefficiencies, excessive layers, outdated systems and roadblocks that overcome and prevent positive outcomes. 

18. Leaders are readers

Seek out new ideas by reading of other successful people and organisations. Find a mentor and have an enquiring mind.

19. Determine what you want your legacy to be

What sort of organisation do you want to leave behind? What is your succession plan?

20. Have fun!

Be proud of your organisation, your town, your country, and enjoy the journey and the things that success brings.

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A J.P. Morgan success story, built off the back of losing his job, and hustling to create a new future of success from disappointment.

Andrew Cohen is the Executive Chairman of J.P. Morgan Global Wealth Management. He's a leader in a space which is cut throat, and relentless - but his attitude is often one of care, patience and understanding.

Unpack it all with Luke Darcy, as he chats to Andy in his London offices.

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After a decorated playing career, Michael Voss took over the role of coaching the club he won 3 Premierships as a captain at, Brisbane.

Sacked from the role after 109 games in charge, Vossy was given another opportunity to be a senior coach with Carlton. Now in his second season at the helm, he talks through the incredible leadership skills he has learned from being a first-time coach to where he is now. 

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At Aleda, we know there are consistent dimensions of what great leadership looks like, and we are exploring the great power of each of them during our Summer Series “Success Leaves Clues”.

On every Empowering Leaders episode we hear from people at the top of their industries. They soar in the areas of sports, business, social venture, education, the arts and more.

We know that having great leaders in your own life can shape your path and inspire you to reach greater heights. In this episode, we've hand picked a remarkable group of individuals with heartfelt stories about the great leaders who have left an indelible mark on their lives.

Featuring:
[02:04] MITCH MARSH - awarded Australian Cricket's most prestigious prize, the Alan Border Medal in 2023, recognizing him as the most outstanding cricketer of the year.
[05:32] GEVA MENTOR - one of the greatest players in the history of netball, Geva has competed for England six times at the Commonwealth Games, winning gold in 2018, captaining England in 2019 and was appointed a commander of the Order of the British Empire for her services to netball. 
[06:47] MARK VISSER - Mark Visser is a legendary Australian big wave surfer, author and mindset coach. 
[09:47] CRAIG FITZGIBBON - Australian rugby league legend, with a decorated playing career spanning more than 300 first grade games, now head coach of the Cronulla Sharks. 
[12:33] TIM HAMILL - current head coach of the Australian men's water polo team, fresh from an incredible performance at the Paris Olympic games.

A huge thank you to all the guests featured in this episode and if you want to hear more from any of them follow the link to the full length, in depth conversations they each had with Luke in 2024.

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How do you change the lives of over 30,000 young men? What are the messages and lessons you need to express to get through to boys going through a difficult time? 

Hunter Johnson, the founder of Man Cave and Stuff joins Luke Darcy for an emphatic conversation about the ups and downs of childhood, the work he's doing with young men across the country and how he's trying to get through the next generation of young adults. 

Hunter’s impact is felt in Australia, but also around the world, which has been recognised with awards and grants to support the organisation. The ultimate recognition perhaps, of meeting the Queen, and collaborating with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. 

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Paul Waterson’s life story from Intensive care nurse to building and running massive scaled business in healthcare and now hospitality is a remarkable story on every level.

His crystal clear thinking and understanding of where opportunities exist. Paul shares the great influence his two mentors Bruce Dixon and Vita Pepe have had on him and the lessons he still applies today.

If you are interested in scaling your business or how to grow your world then Paul Waterson’s story of buying a single pub for fun to now running a pub group that turns over 1.4 billion in sales is a story worth listening to.

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At the Tokyo Olympics, the nation and the world were gripped by the performance of Australia's next great Olympian. Arnie took on the greatest of all time in Katie Ledecky, and beat her in an event the American had dominated for more than a decade. Now, the Launceston born 22 year old is tackling the next challenge - following it up. 

Ariarne is fresh out of the pool for her chat with Luke, and is open about her experiences with post Olympic come down. But, she is determined and decisively confident in her ability to keep pushing and maintaining excellence. 

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Stephanie Alexander AO is regarded as one of Australia’s great food educators.

Her reputation has been earned through her thirty years as an owner-chef in several restaurants, as the author of 17 influential books and hundreds of articles about food matters, and for her groundbreaking work in creating the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation.

The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation provides inspiration, information, professional development, and support for educators to deliver pleasurable food education to children and young people in Australia.

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Sarah Grynberg has a brilliant story and in this episode you'll hear her discuss how visualisation has helped her create a life that she loves and leads.

Sarah, known for her tireless work as Hamish and Andy's executive producer, tells us how those two icons of Australian entertainment set out to show her the kindness and compassion it takes to succeed, and how that has informed Sarah's own way of working with others on a daily basis.

Sarah's passion for living a life of true purpose and not dying with the music in you is the foundation for her brilliant podcast, A Life of Greatness, where Sarah has interviewed the likes of Deepak Chopra, Simon Sinek, Matthew McConaughey, Rich Roll, Jay Shetty, and Seth Godin.

Sarah talks in detail about the powerful daily routines and habits that keep her healthy and successful and how the key to living A Life of Greatness always comes down to being your authentic self.

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Tracy Stockwell OAM is a three-time Olympic gold medalist, five-time world champion, and former world record-holder in three events.

None of that would have been possible if at the age of nine, she didn't watch Mark Spitz breaking records at the Games, and she tells us how she engaged the power of visualisation to chase down her dreams in a fearless manner. 

Tracy became an honourary Aussie following her days in the pool when she married Mark Stockwell and raised her five children in Australia. She recently held the role of President of Swimming Australia and its incredible to hear her speak so highly and candidly about the leaders who have had a major influence on her career. 

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How do you become a champion, whilst taking care of yourself, your family and your future?

Join Luke Darcy, as he talks to one of Australia's great sports people. Lydia has been a mainstay of Australian sport for two decades, and after winning Gold at the 2010 Olympics, became a legend. 

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In this joyful (and cheeky) conversation, Liz Ellis shares her journey from clumsy bookworm, to successful netball player, through to becoming one of the most respected names in Australian sport and media. 

Liz and Luke talk openly about Liz's struggles with fertility and the importance of finding new ways to create more open conversation about miscarriage amongst our friends and families.

Liz also takes us through her experiences with failure in business, her highly competitive nature and why a trip around Australia with her young family was a non-negotiable!

Show notes:

Liz and Luke share a passion for junior sport and you'll hear them discussing a recent episode with Rodney Campbell from Learning Life Through Sport

You'll also hear Luke talking about Liz's powerful book If At First You Don't Conceive 

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Johann Hari is an author of three New York Times best-selling books, an Executive Producer of Oscar-nominated film & 8-part TV series. 

Hari's latest book "Magic Pill - The extraordinary benefits & disturbing risks of the new weight loss drugs" has captured attention on a global scale. 

While there's a focus on Ozempic, Hari reveals the worrying trends around depression, anxiety and loneliness, particularly in Australia, the UK and USA with more questions than answered being raised in western civilisation. 

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How do you challenge your passion? What does it take to have responsibility for your career? And how do you actively build the best version of yourself? 

Mim Barlett is an extraordinary community and professional leader. Mim was one of the Australian Financial Review and Westpac 100 Women of Influence, and has been recognised within the consulting industry and across numerous genres of business, economics and finance as one of Australia's great leaders. 

Join host Luke Darcy as he unpacks Mim's career, understands the tangible actions she's been taking to impact those around her and what she's aspiring to next. 

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Humble and endearingly self-aware, Craig Fitzgibbon is constantly acquiring knowledge to continue mastering the art of coaching. In this conversation, the multi-premiership winning coach and player talks about overcoming the challenges you'll face when trying to have the discipline to stay the course on whatever philosophy you’ve chosen

The Head Coach of the Cronulla Sharks also explains why he’s never followed the advice to ‘sleep on it’ when trying to solve a problem and goes on to describe how he harnesses the power of slowing down in order to reflect on what he’s grateful for and to be sure he's nurturing the excellent relationships he is so proud to be a part of.

Show notes

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Jordan Love, at just 25 years of age, has just completed a remarkable first season as the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, throwing 37 touchdown passes and leading his team to a playoff win over the Dallas Cowboys. On the back of his extraordinary first up season as quarterback he has become one of the most exciting athletes in US sport at the moment. An incredibly humble, respectful and brilliant young man, in this chat Jordan talks as openly as ever about life on and off the field, including his dream to collaborate with his hero LeBron James.

He talks openly about the balance of taking over from the legendary Aaron Rodgers, the lessons that he learned from being Aaron's understudy for three years and tells how the two of them still have a great friendship to this day, even though they're on opposing teams. As a leader who is proud to lean on his more experienced teammates, Jordan is always empowering those around him to lead with consistency and compassion. In this conversation, Jordan shares the tragic story of the passing of his father, a respected police sergeant, and how his dad is still the person who inspires him the most to this day.

Show Notes

Jordan and Luke both mention Matt LaFleur, head coach for the Green Bay Packers. Listen to Luke's full conversation with Matt LaFleur here.

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How do you leave a legacy, and what do you impart on those around you so they you can continuously have a positive impact for years to come? Luke Darcy chats with AFL legend John Worsfold, to discuss preparing someone for succession, creating discipline so that those around you ask the right questions and having trust in yourself to stand up to whatever comes your way.

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What does it take the lead the Australian Cricket team and how do you improve on the way you've been coached in the past? Luke Darcy is joined by legendary cricketer and Australian Coach, Justin Langer, to talk about what it's like leading an elite sporting team full of different personalities, what is was like filming The Test and how he takes his leadership off the field.

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Being a leader to your children is one of the most important things we can do in life, but how do we maintain self awareness about we're teaching them and how can we make sure we never miss opportunities to connect. Luke Darcy chats with Author and Psychologist, Steve Biddulph, about the values we impart on our children, masculinity and what it looks like now and the difference between backbone and heart.

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In this episode of Empowering Leaders, Luke Darcy sits down with one of Australia’s sharpest and funniest stand-ups—comedian and TV host Wil Anderson. From growing up on a farm in country Victoria to making it big on stage and screen, Wil shares the real story behind the laughs and sheds some light on the gray area of comedians crossing the line.

They chat about everything from Wil’s early days idolising Billy Connolly, the hilarious story Wil told Billy when they first met, and how learning to deal with osteoarthritis while staying committed to the craft of stand-up is playing out. Wil talks openly about his creative process, the ups and downs of life in the spotlight, and why curiosity, mindfulness, and backing yourself all play a crucial role in his journey.

It’s a wide-ranging, honest, and bloody entertaining conversation about leadership, resilience, and what it takes to stay true to yourself—on stage and off.

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Do you know how to positively impact your colleagues or team mates when you spend a lot of time together? Australian Men's Cricket Captain and fast baller Pat Cummins chats with Luke Darcy about how he keeps a work-life balance as a travelling elite sportsman, the new young leadership group and the pros and cons of social media. 

Pat's book recommendation: Awareness, Anthony De Mello. 

On the 10th of February 2022, join Luke Darcy and a host of industry leaders like Laura Henshaw, John Worsfold, Ben Rutten, Fairlie Delbridge, Don Pyke and Justin Langer for a diverse, in-person leadership experience. 

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What does it mean to create and share a vision? How does that translate into workplace, family or sporting environment? 

The 44 incredible leaders who have joined Luke Darcy on the Empowering Leaders podcast in 2022 all had such a unique and meaningful insight into how they create and share a vision. In this special episode, and the fifth in our series throughout the holiday period, hear just a few highlights from the year that was on the Empowering Leaders podcast. 

Featuring in this episode:

Benjamin Northey - A Symphony of Curiosity

Major General Simone Wilkie - From the Army to the AFL 

John Betrand - Achieving the impossible

Turia Pitt - No excuses

Marcus Godinho - When social impact means more

Dinesh Palipana - The advantage of disability

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Assistant coach at the Milwaukee Bucks, former head coach of the Michael Jordan owned Charlotte Hornets and renowned leader in the world of basketball. 

Mike Dunlap is one of the NBA's great leaders, and his philosophy is echoed around the league. NBA Hall of Famer George Karl had this to say about Mike: "He's the most intelligent person that has a love for the game of basketball that I've ever been around." 

Mike is close with two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and has unique insight into the work rate of one of the world's great athletes. 

Hear Luke Darcy unpack Mike's incredible career, and what he's looking towards in the years to come. 

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Our second guest for the year is Kirsten King, the founder of Fluid Form Pilates, and it's a brilliant success story. In this incredibly transparent, honest, and open conversation you'll hear about the series of events that led to Fluid Form packs being sent by the hundreds to 99 countries across the world, from Afghanistan to Iceland, the US and beyond, and how the challenges of COVID turbocharged Kirsten's business.

It hasn't been an easy path to reach this point. Kirsten embraces vulnerability and in this chat she shares the tragic family story that shaped her and her family from that moment on.

Kirsten also shares with us the tools she uses to overcome challenges in both life and business, and speaks glowingly about being surrounded by females in her business at Fluid Form.

You'll hear how putting family first and taking the lead on making sure her team feel equally as comfortable to live and breathe that value is really important to her.

We are really privileged to have Kirsten King as part of our Aleda Connect signature program at Aleda Collective. We love collaborating with people like Kirsten and her group of six other leaders around the globe that learn and share and love to collaborate with each other.

For more about Kirsten and Fluid Form head here.

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This week's guest on the Empowering Leaders podcast is Australian basketball legend, Sandy Brondello, from her Manhattan apartment overlooking the New York skyline, where she is the current coach of the New York Liberty in the WNBA. You'll hear Sandy talk about growing up in a sugar cane farm in Queensland and practicing for hours on end on a grass court with a backboard her dad built for her. It's an extraordinary story of her becoming one of the great shooters in women's basketball history.

Sandy also talks on the importance of teaching kids the fundamentals instead of over training them, she describes the loneliness of leadership and putting the same amount of energy, enthusiasm and passion into raising her two children as well as leading the next generation of basketball stars.

You'll also get an insight into the great wisdom Sandy has received from collaborating with her Aleda Connect group. Sandy's bespoke Aleda Connect team includes Justin Leppitsch - three-time Brisbane Premiership legend and current assistant coach of the Collingwood Football Club, John Bertram - Australian Hall of Fame legend and one of Australia's greatest ever sporting success stories, Daryl Franklin - current chief of staff at the Green Bay Packers, Brad Fittler - rugby league legend from New South Wales and current state of origin coach for New South Wales, and Pat Clifton - the assistant vice president of player health and performance at the NBA. Sandy talks openly about how that shared opportunity to learn, connect and collaborate has been incredibly powerful for her.

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Former AFL footballer turned entrepreneur. The late great Jim Stynes, who was the co-founder of Reach came to Fergus’ school and led a program that had an immense impact on him and led him to pursue a career that would see him do immense good. 

Reach is a foundation that helps support over 40,000 kids a year. Their aim is to create generations of confident, self-aware, passionate young people who can shape the world to be a better place.

Unpack it all with Luke Darcy, and hear how Fergus moved through entrepreneurship, after a career in the AFL. 

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This week's guest granted Luke Darcy a rare interview out of near despair over what is missing in the fight to end the increasing levels of violence against women. The Honourable Will Alstergren is the Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court, appointments that place him at the coalface of family and gender based violence in Australia. The statistics on violence against women in Australia are nothing short of disgraceful.

- 13 women a day are hospitalised each day because of the injuries they receive from violent men.

- A woman is killed every nine days by a current or former partner. 49 have been murdered to date in 2024.

- One in three women have experienced violence since the age of 25.

- Young women aged between 18 to 24 at twice as likely as the general population to experience sexual harassment.

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In this powerful episode of Empowering Leaders, Craig McCrae takes us on his journey to becoming Senior Coach of the 2023 AFL Premiership winning Collingwood Football Club.

Throughout this conversation, you'll gain a deep insight into Fly's leadership approach - he's values-based, he empowers players and staff and he reveres collaboration. 

You'll hear him talk about being drafted to the Brisbane Lions in 1994 and winning three back to back Premierships before entering an 18-year coaching apprenticeship that led to him being appointed Collingwood coach in 2022.

A bit of a 'cheeky' coach, Fly, as he's affectionately known, swears by keeping things fun and relaxed on game day, putting family first and always supporting players through their mistakes.

It's a privilege to listen to and learn from this man, and, of course, to get the full story about his newborn baby, Maggie, gracing the world with her presence at 7:45am on the day Craig and his team won the 2023 AFL Grand Final!

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Nathan Parris is the Managing Partner at Emerge Capital, and is responsible for leading Emerge Capital’s Transactions business.

This role also includes heading the firm’s international business in Asia and the Middle East which focuses on facilitating offshore capital into the pan-Asian real estate sector.

Nathan has over 20 years of experience in real estate throughout Asia and Australia at Lendlease, Morgan Stanley, CapitaLand, and Taubman Centres. Throughout his career, Nathan has developed extensive experience in the office, retail, residential, and mixed-use sectors through a comprehensive track record across funds management, asset management, development, and property management.

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This episode is an enlightening conversation with Reggie Butler, one of the world's most respected leaders in connecting teams and developing great people. In this conversation, Reggie gives us the inside word on his work with companies like Google and their research into their highest performing teams.

He then goes on to tell us how you can bring that same culture to your life and your workplace and why it's so important. Reggie shares his daily practice of helping other people, and encourages us all to add that practice to our own daily routine.  He also asks Luke to share the exact order he prioritises the five life domains that govern all of our lives: work, health, family, spirituality, and community. 

Show notes:

Here are a some links to places you can learn more about Reggie Butler: 

7-Minute Video about Evolved Leadership: Click here to watch

Performance Paradigm: performanceparadigm.com

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On the 22nd of August, 2008, Steve Hooker became the first Australian male Olympic gold medalist in a track and field event since Ralph Doubell 40 years earlier in the 1968 Mexico Olympics.

Steve Hooker is one of only a handful of athletes to hold the Olympic World Championship, IAAF World Indoor Championship, IAAF Continental Cup, and Commonwealth Games titles at the same time.  

Steve was the captain of the Australian athletics team from 2008 to 2012 and his incredible commitment and work ethic has seen his outstanding success in sport replicated in his business career.

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At Aleda, we know there are consistent dimensions of what great leadership looks like, and we are exploring the great power of each of them during our Summer Series “Success Leaves Clues”.

On every Empowering Leaders episode we hear from people at the top of their industries. They soar in the areas of sports, business, social venture, education, the arts and more.

When it comes to the dimension of successfully creating and sharing a VISION, we have hand-selected the phenomenal group of people you’re about to hear and learn from. 

Creating and sharing a VISION that gets traction and has impact is a valuable skill, but as the following group of guests reveal, it’s a skill within reach for anyone who puts their mind to it.

Featuring:
[02:05] NIC NAITANUI - whose legacy as an Australian rules footballer is as significant as anyone in the modern era. The overall number two draft pick in 2008 - of Fijian heritage - went on to be a three time all Australian, two time West Coast Eagles best and fairest and played with athleticism and power, the likes of which the game hadn't seen before.
[05:00] ANDY FRIEND - one of the most respected coaches in world rugby, former head coach of the Brumbies, Australian Men's Rugby Sevens. Andy recently launched Performance Friend, a consultancy business, supporting highly scrutinised leaders across many fields.
[07:05] KURT FEARNLEY - the incredible Australian wheelchair racer & Paralympic gold medalist who famously crawled the treacherous Kokoda Track without his wheelchair.
[10:45] VANESSA FORD - chief operating officer of Kukua, a Kenyan based education entertainment company that has a primarily female executive team - AND the executive producer of the first African animated superhero series, Super SEMA, where the main character SEMA is an African superhero whose superpower is using her mind and science and technology. 
[16:34] BELINDA STOWELL - the Olympic gold medal winner from the Sydney Olympics who now leads other athletes to Olympic and world championship glory. 
[17:45] The Honourable WILL ALSTERGREN - Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court, which puts him at the coalface of family and gender based violence in Australia, an issue he tirelessly campaigns against in and out of the courtroom.

A huge thank you to all the guests featured in this episode and if you want to hear more from any of them follow the link to the full length, in depth conversations they each had with Luke in 2024.

On our next Success Leaves Clues episode: Curiosity is a leadership dimension that shapes our learning and development. We're excited to explore its transformative impact on the journeys of some exceptional guests and to learn just how they harnessed it. 

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There's no doubt that Danny Green is a legend of Australian sport. He's the only Australian boxer to win FOUR world titles across three different weight divisions, and he's also represented his country at Commonwealth and Olympic games level.

But that's just the start! Danny is highly respected in the community for his philanthropy and his passion for supporting people from all walks of life.

Since 2012 Danny has dedicated himself to (and self-funded) his anti-violence movement, the Coward Punch campaign, and has successfully prevented countless senseless and unnecessary attacks on helpless victims.

Since Danny started using the term Coward Punch, it has rapidly replaced ‘one-punch’ and ‘king hit’ in the Australian vernacular used to describe these often deadly attacks, and it's even now used in the courtroom.

This conversation is full of laughter as we get some amazing insight in to Danny's friendship with Anthony Mundine, his parenting style and the times in his life that he's been the most terrified (spoiler alert: that story is hands-down the funniest part of the episode)!

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