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Leadership Language

5 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -

Communication is one of the greatest challenges for leaders across the globe; this important skill can make or break a leader. In this podcast, leaders from across Australia talk about the power of communicating...even the uncomfortable moments. Their real experiences and bold conversations will inspire others to communicate with courage and refine their own leadership language. With a great passion for communication and a career in supporting leaders across government and industry, Sheena Ireland of Specialists in Communications speaks with leaders she admires to discuss how we can all overcome challenges to continuously improve our communication. It doesn’t matter what personal communications style or method you currently employ, there's always room for improvement in your communication. Recognizing and acting on the need to improve is what will ultimately boost your leadership success. We hope these intimate chats support you to grow as both a leader and a communicator. This podcast series is brought to you by Specialists in Communications, a specialist communications provider with a dedicated focus on communicating through listening, and with honesty and empathy. Our team has decades of experience working with and within many areas, including government, a range of industries and small-to-medium sized businesses.

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Episodes

Episode 3—Elevating Indigenous leadership through learning and development with Rachelle Towart OAM

December 06, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

In this episode of Leadership Language, Sheena Ireland, chats with Rachelle Towart OAM, Managing Director of Pipeline Talent, a 100% Indigenous owned recruitment company specialising in Indigenous appointments..  Rachelle is a proud Wonnarua woman and is recognised nationally in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership, governance and education. Rachelle received her OAM in acknowledgement of her achievements in these areas. Prior to the evolution of her Indigenous recruitment compa...

Episode 2—Self-awareness and courageous conversations with Clare Gunning, Business Council of Australia

November 15, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

In this episode, Sheena Ireland speaks to Clare Gunning, Head of Government Relations and Partnerships at the Business Council of Australia. Clare speaks openly about what has shaped her leadership style over the years and the importance of self-awareness as you learn and grow in your leadership roles.   Clare points to a time when she first realised (then, as an Executive Level 1 in the Australian Public Service) that her aversion to hard conversations, and desire to always please people,...

Episode 1—Adapting and listening with Carrie-Ann Leeson, CEO Lifeline Canberra

November 01, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

In this episode, Sheena Ireland speaks to CEO of Lifeline Canberra, Carrie-Ann Leeson, about her leadership style and what moments in her life have influenced and shaped that style.    Carrie talks candidly about the leaders she has observed in her career and how she has been inspired by those who share her values. Born in South Africa, Carrie talks about the influence former South African President and anti-apartheid revolutionary, Nelson Mandela, had on her life. She was inspired by the d...

Trailer Episode—Interview with Sheena Ireland about the new Leadership Language Podcast

October 16, 2020 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

In this Trailer Episode learn more about why we've created our new Leadership Language Podcast. Leadership Language, created by Specialists in Communications, is designed to provide helpful advice, tips and hints on improving your leadership through the way you communicate. In the episodes to follow we interview leaders from various fields to gain valuable insights on their leadership style. We ask them what works, what hasn't worked, how they've changed and how they most effectively commu...

Preview—Learn more about our new Leadership Language Podcast

October 13, 2020 03:00 - 1 minute - 1.27 MB

This two-minute preview explains more about our new Leadership Language podcast, why we believe it's an important addition to the podcast world and what insights our listeners will gain. We all have ideas about what attributes make a good leader…and the truth is, there’s no right or wrong answer. Communication is one of the greatest challenges for leaders across the globe; this important skill can make or break a leader.   What is important is how you connect with your audience through th...