The Better Mindset Podcast
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -Conversations about Leadership, Learning and Educational Technologies hosted by Mark Herring & Bex Rose. www.usingtechnologybetter.com and [email protected]
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Better students results through empowering your Teacher Aides
May 23, 2023 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBWe work with schools every week that tell us about the growing challenges and numbers of students with learning needs in their classrooms. nd most of us know about the incredible digital tools and strategies that aree out there now, BUT we often miss passing this training and upskilling onto our Teacher Aides and Learning Assistants. Mark and Bex chat with Nic Ward, an LA at an Auckland primary school who knows firsthand the benefits of regular and timely digital training and professional le...
Building more engaged students through the magic of STEAM Learning
May 16, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBEngaging our students has become a real challenge in a post-COVID, media-filled world. We talk to Jo Mclntyre-Brown about her passion for Steam learning and sustainable enterprise programs. If you’re looking for a way to enrich your classrooms with authentic real-world problem-solving or want to help your teaching team get started with some simple design thinking challenges, here are some ideas to get you started. Show Notes: 1. Manurewa Intermediate School – Youtube Channel 2. Using Te...
What’s making waves in the world of AI, Watch and Phone and Flip in schools?
May 05, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBHow do we keep up with the developments of AI and all the new tools coming our way? Mark and Bex dive into the latest trends and also some concerns we all need to be across as leaders in schools, they explore how our wearable tech can keep us saner, fitter and better in general and they also share a small but meaningful update for the Flip tool that will help facilitate better conversations with your students. Show Notes: 1. Canva 2. Opus Clip 3. Unesco ChatGPT User Guide for Higher Ed ...
How to design better ways to communicate with your teams at school
April 12, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBWhen was the last time you had a refresh of the tools, processes and culture of your school’s communication plan? There are so many ways we can be more efficient and build a better team culture. This week Mark and Bex give you a process and some practical tips to overhaul your internal communication practices. Show Notes: Future Now Leadership Summit NZ 2023 We post every week and would love to have you keep up with us. If you know someone who would get value from these episodes, hit th...
Growing better leaders and teachers through coaching and mentoring
April 04, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode, we explore the differences between coaching and mentorship. While both are powerful tools for personal and professional growth, they have distinct approaches and outcomes. We dive into the characteristics of each, including the level of structure, guidance, and relationship-building involved. Our guest speakers share their experiences and insights on when coaching or mentorship may be more appropriate and how to best utilise each to achieve your goals. Whether you're a seaso...
Switch up your school meetings from Bore-fest to Brilliant
March 29, 2023 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBSchools are bombarded with an increasingly complex set of needs and responsibilities. As leaders, our response, far too often, is to overload our teams with another meeting. This week Mark and Bex unpack 5 ways to organize your meeting structure and content in ways that optimize efficiency while building a great culture at the same time. In the ‘Making Waves’ segment, Bex shares the challenges of our modern world that can lead to the fear of silence or ‘Sedataphobia.’ She explains how this h...
How to build better communities through developing your school as a community hub
March 21, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIt’s never been more important than ever for school leaders to take an active part in connecting their families and wider community together. Schools are often the main point of contact for people now and Mark and Bex unpack some practical ways we can bring people together. Mark also shares a digital tool he’s started using that can help leaders and teachers get some organisation out of the chaos of their professional and personal lives. Check out the resources mentioned in this episode...
What’s all the fuss about AR and why should educators care?
March 14, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBHave you heard or read about Augmented Reality? If you have, are an educator and don’t really care, this is the episode for you! Paul Hamilton, UTB’s resident AR expert tells us why AR is becoming such an engaging and relevant tool for students and the impact it’s having in so many industries around the world. Bex also shares some practical tips for how she’s overcoming imposter syndrome and the team also share some ideas for how schools can build a closer community through the use of social...
How do you facilitate a real life, community changing, multi-award winning STEAM Learning project? Hear about an inspiring teacher's journey that is 5 years long and counting.
March 07, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBSTEAM Learning can be challenging for teachers when they’re over a single lesson, a week or even a term. How does a teacher continue an authentic, engaging and multi-award winning STEAM project for 5 years? We talk to Myles Webb, a teacher and DP in New Zealand who has some practical advice for schools wanting to make a meaningful impact on their students and community. Mark and Bex dig into ways we can approach teacher burnout with a fresh perspective and Rachel shares some new features ins...
How Negative Nancy’s at your school can be a blessing and not a curse
February 28, 2023 03:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBEvery leader, whether you are leading a school or your classroom, has faced those people on your team who cause disruption and lower the overall temperature. We can get trapped in a spiral of avoiding and judging them. Mark and Bex dive into some effective and practical steps for identifying and overcoming, even enhancing your team through the help of these kinds of people and mindset. Richard, one of the UTB trainers, also has his best attempt at convincing severe spreadsheet avoiders why t...
Tired of just managing? How effective leaders drive transformative change
February 21, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn todays fast actioned, whirlwind of modern life it’s so easy to focus solely on the day to day management of a school. On this episode, we have some insights from a school principal who worked with his leadership team, teachers and school community to not only successfully manage the challenges of the last three years but also create an environment of inspirational change. The team also discuss how your work love languages can make a huge difference to the effectiveness and overall well-be...
Can ESports be the engagement spark your school is looking for?
February 14, 2023 03:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBAre you struggling with a lack of student engagement or want a new project to reinvigorate your classroom? On this week’s episode Mark and Bex chat with Conor McHoull from Microsoft NZ about the potential for ESports to act as a powerful engagement tool for your students. We also discuss about the importance of ‘your why’ and how, in many ways, it is more important that your school’s vision, and Adrian joins us to explore the learning and productivity opportunities AI and tools like Ch...
Wellbeing in Leadership and Teaching - Practical Ways to Keep Your Cup Full So You Can Give to Others
February 07, 2023 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBThere’s nothing more important for schools in this season than looking after the well-being of their teachers and students. Beth Reading, from ‘My Pilates Time,’ joins us in this episode to chat about her journey as a teacher to wellness. Rachel tells us about Nearpod, an online teaching tool that opens new worlds and opportunities for guided or independent learning, and Mark shares a new reading method he’s discovered that helps us store and treasure the things we learn in what we read. He...
What Makes Galvanising a Critical Skill for Getting Things Done?
January 30, 2023 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBHow do you get your team on the same page, positioned with the right roles and responsibilities and enthusiatic about making things happen? This is what make a great galvaniser and we talk this week with Julia, one of the best at this on our team. We also explore what we can do to connect ourselves with the right people and form our own ‘tribe, ‘ and Paul shows us the teaching potential for Apple’s new ‘Freeform’ app that has been released with the latest IOS and MacOS updates. Here are the...
What is ‘A Better Mindset’ and how you can have one, too.
January 22, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBThis week we unpack just what ‘A Better Mindset’ is; why the title and how it can add value to us and the people we work and live with. Mark and Bex explore the way our world view, perspectives and approach to live can be hard-wired but also a learned behaviour. Kelly gives us some updates to some google tools you’re going to want to check out and the Making Waves segment explores the value of goal setting through a word or theme for the year! Here are the links or resources that we’ve ment...
ChatGPT is Freaking Me Out: Teacher Edition
January 17, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBChatGPT is one of the biggest technology revelations we have seen in recent times, and we are all wondering how this will impact us. From students and school teachers to businesses and writers, everyone is finding a good use for ChatGPT. Our UTB team love new and exciting tech, and we are using ChatGPT in many different ways - and along with this, we have found specific questions that need to be answered for our educators. We’ve put together some of the most pressing questions and answers ...
How to Set Goals and Actually Make Them Happen
January 09, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBSo many of us are thinking about the school year ahead and what we’d like to achieve across the school and in our classrooms. Mike Reading, our founding director and the goal-setting maestro has some great ideas and process tips for getting what you want to achieve to start out on the right footing. We also chat about the best way to start the year with some life-changing habits and James shares a statistics tool that we know you’ll want to be having play with these holidays and weekends. ...
Episode #33 - Claire Rogers: Why leaders need to make it safe for the truth to be told
December 14, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode, Samantha is joined by Claire Rogers, Executive Director of Oho to chat about leadership. In her race against the clock, Claire shares why leaders need to make it safe for the truth to be told. We also hear how she brings curiosity to uncertain situations and uses the wisdom of others to solve complex problems. You can learn more about Oho at https://weareoho.com/ and connect with them on socials @weareoho. Links from the episode Claire’s book recommendation is Turn That...
Episode #32 - Kerry Anne Nelson: Why it’s essential to have everything you need at your fingertips
December 07, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this episode, Samantha is joined by Kerry Anne Nelson, a Workplace Process Architect at Operation Verve. In her race against the clock, Kerry shares why it’s essential to have everything you need at your fingertips. We also hear how knowing what a good job looks like can help your productivity. When the clock stops, Kerry and Samantha also get a little nerdy about file system design! You can learn more about Kerry and Operation Verve at https://operationverve.com/ and connect on Faceboo...
Episode #31 - Wesa Chau: Why flexibility is the key to cross-cultural connection
November 30, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode, Samantha is joined by Wesa Chau, thought leader in cultural diversity and leadership from Cultural Intelligence. In her race against the clock, Wesa shares why leaders need to be flexible when communicating with people from different cultures. We also hear a fascinating take on authenticity! You can learn more about Wesa and her work at http://www.culturalintelligence.net.au and follow her on Instagram or Twitter @wesachau. Links from the episode Wesa’s book recommendati...
Episode #30 - Helen Ebdon: Why you need to get clear on the time you actually have available
November 23, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode, Samantha is joined by Helen Ebdon, productivity and performance expert from Take 15. In her race against the clock, Helen shares why you need to get realistic about the time you actually have available! We also hear how her Take 15 program and planner can be the technology circuit breaker you need to get so much more out of your day. Links from the episode Helen’s book recommendation is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. You can find more about the...
Episode #29 - Tal Evans: Why you need to let people fail
November 16, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode, Samantha is joined by Tal Evans, CEO of Majestic Computer Technology, to chat about leadership. In his race against the clock, Tal shares why it is important to let people learn things for themselves - even if it means failure! We also hear about Tal’s approach to living a life that inspires others to get the most out of themselves. You can learn more about Tal and Magestic Computer Technology at https://majestic.com.au/ and connect with him on LinkedIn (https://www.linked...
Episode #28 - Christine Malm: The what & how of setting boundaries
November 02, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBSamantha is joined by Christine Malm, a mindfulness facilitator, trainer and coach at Mindful Breakthrough. In her race against the clock, Chrissy shares some fabulous advice for setting boundaries. We also hear tips for integrating mindfulness into our daily lives. You can learn more about Chrissy’s work at www.mindfulbreakthrough.com and connect with her on LinkedIn and Facebook. You can also find her meditations on SoundCloud. Chrissy’s recommendations are the book The Code of the Ext...
Episode #27 - Jamie Dahlsen: Why leaders need to walk in their team’s shoes
October 19, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBSamantha is joined by Jamie Dahlsen, General Manager for Innovation and Technology at JC Dahlsens Group. In his race against the clock, Jamie shares why it is so important for leaders to understand how their team thinks, works and responds. We also hear why a good leader needs to know how to orchestrate a solution, rather than solve the problem themselves. You can learn more about JC Dahlsens Group, the leading materials supplier for builders across a large part of Australia, at https://ww...
Episode #26 - Alicia Yusuf: How to use the Moon Phases to guide work & rest
October 05, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBSamantha is joined by Alicia Yusuf, Astrologer and Counselor, to chat about efficiency and productivity. In her race against the clock, Alicia shares why rest is such an important part of staying efficient and productive. When the clock stops, Alicia generously shares her wisdom on using the Moon Phases to build rest and hgh-energy work into our month. You can learn more about Alicia and her work at https://aliciayusuf.com/ and connect with her on Instagram @aliciayusuf.astrologer and Face...
Episode #25 - Taiss Quartapa: Why leadership is about serving your team
September 21, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBSamantha is joined by Taiss Quartapa, Senior Manager at Accenture, to chat about leadership. In their race against the clock, Taiss shares why authenticity is an essential quality for leadership. We also hear why they believe strongly in the concept of servant leadership. You can learn more about Taiss and connect with them on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/taiss/. Taiss challenges our listeners to find a book on a topic you don’t usually read and expand your general knowledge. Good examples...
Episode #24 - Dr Sarah Ferguson: Why you can’t cheat on sleep
September 07, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBSamantha is joined by Dr. Sarah Ferguson, Director of Breath Repeat, to chat about efficiency and productivity. In her race against the clock, Sarah shares how working efficiently and productively is about having clarity about what you really need to do each day. We also hear why sleep is such an important part of life. You can learn more about Sarah and her work at www.breatherepeat.co.nz and connect with her on Instagram @hellobreathrepeat and LinkedIn. Sarah’s podcast recommendation is...
Episode #23 - Evan Spargo: Why leadership is about empowering others
August 24, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 9.7 MBSamantha is joined by Evan Spargo, Personal & Performance Coach and Coach Masters Academy Program Director of Australia, to chat about leadership. In his race against the clock, Evan shares why the most important quality for every leader to have is to empower others. We also hear his approach to dealing with uncertainty - one that involves letting go and trusting! You can learn more about Evan and his work at www.evanspargo.com and connect with him on Instagram @evanspargo and Facebook. ...
Episode #22 - Noirin Mosley & Jenny Boymal: Why you should just get started & enjoy the journey
August 10, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBWelcome to Season 3 of LearnBytes! In this episode, Samantha is joined by two guests - Noirin Mosley and Jenny Boymal, Directors of Educate to Elevate and the not for profit Project Optimism. In their race against the clock, Noirin and Jenny share why just getting started and enjoying the creativity journey is so important. We also hear how creativity involves letting the mind wander and just ‘being’. You can learn more about Noirin, Jenny and their work at www.educatetoelevate.com.au and...
Episode #21 - Dani Sirotic: Why we need to value creative time
June 08, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.34 MBIn this episode, Samantha is joined by Dani Sirotic, a corporate consultant, trainer and coach. In her race against the clock, Dani shares some fascinating insights into how we express creativity. We also discuss how an emphasis on productivity often comes at the expense of creativity, and why we need to value creative time more. You can learn more about Dani and her work at https://moolellochange.com and connect with her on LinkedIn. Links from the episode Dani’s recommends checking out...
Episode #20 - Christy Roberts: Why leaders need to get vulnerable
May 25, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this episode, Samantha is joined by Christy Roberts, a Mindset & Results coach and the Founder of Creating Change. In her race against the clock, Christy shares how being vulnerable is a key leadership challenge - but one that is well worth embracing. We also hear why Christy believes that uncertainty is good for her! You can learn more about Christy’s work and her workshops at https://christyrobertscoaching.com/ Links from the episode Christy’s book recommendation is The Code of the ...
Episode #19 - Cheryle Walker: How to beat procrastination & create momentum
May 11, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode Samantha is joined by Cheryle Walker, a consultant, facilitator and instructional designer of LIVE online workshops, webinars and events. In her race against the clock, Cheryle shares how working efficiently and productively is about synchronising tasks with her mood and energy level. After the clock stops, she shares a great strategy for dealing with procrastination. It’s one that involves not starting at the beginning! You can learn more about Cheryle’s work on her websi...
Episode #18 - Sam McNeill: How time limits can sharpen your thinking & your meetings
April 27, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this episode, Samantha is joined by Sam McNeill, an Education Solutions Specialist at Microsoft. In his race against the clock, Sam shares how is experimenting with ‘book ending’ his week with meeting days. He also highlights the challenge of too many incoming messages, and we exchange strategies for dealing with it. After the clock stops, the conversation turns to how enforcing time limits for speaking can prevent waffle, lead to clarity of thought and more efficient meetings (yay!). ...
Episode #17 - Matthew Gordon: Why efficiency is about systems
April 13, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.4 MBIn this episode, Samantha is joined by Matthew Gordon, the Managing Director technology companies Solution One and Edunet. In his race against the clock, Matt shares his distinction between efficiency and productivity, and why he believes efficiency is about systems. We also hear why solving problems is about more than just throwing staff at them. You can connect with Matt on LinkedIn and check out Solution One and Edunet at https://www.solution-one.com.au/ and https://www.edunet.com.au/ ...
Episode #16 - Dr Julien Leyre: Why working from a cafe can boost your productivity
March 30, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this episode, Samantha is joined by Dr Julien Leyre, co-founder of the Future of Governance Agency, founder of the Marco Polo Project, member of the Solution for Humanity cooperative, and advisor with the Global Carbon Reward project. In his race against the clock, Julien shares why working from a cafe has been the #1 thing he has done to improve his productivity. We also hear about Julien’s two ‘modes’ of productivity, and why creative productivity is not just about doing, but also abo...
Episode 15: Ingrid Jones - Why creativity is a process
March 16, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.87 MBIn this episode, Samantha is joined by Ingrid Jones, wellbeing coach, speaker, writer and creator of the Diving For Pearls journal process. In her race against the clock, Ingrid shares how creativity is a process, not an aha moment. We also hear how you can be your own biggest barrier to creativity...and what she does to overcome that! You can learn more about Ingrid’s Diving For Pearls journal process at https://ingridjanejones.com/ and connect with her on Instagram at @ingridjanejones L...
Episode 14: Laurinda Moore - How embracing technology supports flexible work
March 02, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this episode, Samantha is joined by Laurinda Moore, the Executive Assistant (EA) to the Chairman of IAG, which is the largest general insurance company in Australia and New Zealand. In her race against the clock, Laurinda shares how working efficiently and productively is all about work-life integration and flexibility. We also hear how embracing technology (particularly Microsoft OneNote) has supported her in this pursuit. You can connect with Laurinda on Instagram @ltmoore01 and Link...
Episode 13: Blake Seufert: Why leaders need empathy
February 16, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.2 MBIn this episode, Samantha is joined by Blake Seufert, IT Director at Mckinnon Secondary College and Founder of iNewsletter. In his race against the clock, Blake shares why he thinks having empathy is the most important quality for every leader to have. We also hear his perspective on leadership as problem solving and why systems thinking is so important. You can find iNewsletter at https://newsletters.naavi.com/ and connect with Blake on Twitter @blakeseufert. Links from the episode Blak...
Episode 12 - Natalie Lo: How to use your calendar as a productivity tool
February 02, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.2 MBIn this episode, Samantha is joined by Natalie Lo, ANZ Google Workspace Specialist at Google. In her race against the clock, Natalie shares her top tips for using your calendar to improve your productivity. We also hear how she uses ‘No’ as a productivity tool and why focusing on doing a small number of high impact tasks each day is important. Links from the episode Natalie’s book recommendations are Essentialism by Greg McKeown and Ikigai by Hector Garcia. Sign up for our newsletter, pa...
Episode #11 - Mike Reading: Use your focus & energy to create success
January 19, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.76 MBIn this episode, Samantha is joined by Founder, Visionary & Commander-in-Chief of Using Technology Better (aka, her boss!). In his race against the clock, Mike shares how he uses the principles of focus, energy and mindset to deal with uncertainty and create success. We also hear the impact that this has had on Samantha’s confidence in coming to Mike when things go wrong. Links from the episode Mike’s book recommendation is anything by John Maxwell. Mike’s podcast recommendation is the ...
Episode #10 - Kulari Lokuge: Why you need to take your people on the journey
December 15, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this episode, Samantha is joined by Kulari Lokuge, the Director at the Knox Innovation Opportunity & Sustainability Centre (KIOSC) at Swinburne University of Technology. In her race against the clock, Kulari shares why it is so important for leaders to take their people on a journey, while keeping an eye on the long view. We also hear her thoughts on dealing with uncertainty...which has something to do with how you get a round peg into a square hole! You can connect with Kulari on Linke...
Episode #9 - Dom Puttick: How to work & workout smarter, not harder
December 08, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.72 MBIn this episode, Samantha is joined by Dom Puttick, founder and owner of Evolve Fitness & Nutrition. In her race against the clock, Dom shares how she works smarter, not harder on the administrative side of her business. We also hear how she’s recently found more time in her day and how learning something new every day helps her feel productive. To wrap up the episode Dom kindly shares some of her tips for how you can be more efficient when working out. You can connect with Dom on Instag...
Episode #8 - Lara Kirk: Think like this for creative problem solving
November 24, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode, Samantha is joined by her colleague Lara Kirk and a special furry guest! In her race against the clock, Lara shares a beautiful quote on the definition of creativity and why knowing something is guaranteed to succeed would hinder, not help, her creativity. We also hear how Lara stimulates creative thinking with students and adults by encouraging them to think like designers, creators and inventors. You can connect with Lara on Twitter @lara_kirk. Links from the episode ...
Episode #7 - Beth Reading: How to overcome procrastination
November 10, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.23 MBSamantha is joined by Beth Reading, the founder and owner of My Pilates Time. In her race against the clock, Beth shares how procrastination has been her biggest efficiency and productivity challenge - and how she has overcome it. We also hear why working somewhere free of distractions (and dirty dishes!) is important. You can connect with Beth and My Pilates Time on Facebook and Instagram. You can sign up for a free 7 day trial of My Pilates Time at mypilatestime.com. Links from the epis...
Episode #6 - Michelle Bowditch: Do these 4 things when facing uncertainty or frustration
October 27, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MBSamantha is joined by Michelle Bowditch, the founder of Door 20A and a Tech Lover, Educator Connecter & Advocate for Executive Assistants. In her race against the clock, Michelle shares the 4 things you can do when facing uncertainty or frustration - even with little things like tech problems! We also hear some great podcast recommendations & a handy tip for planning your podcast listening. You can connect with Michelle and Door 20A on Instagram @door20a, LinkedIn or or Facebook. Links f...
Episode #5 - Suan Yeo: How decluttering can help your efficiency & productivity
October 13, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBSamantha is joined by Suan Yeo, Head of Education for Google Australia & New Zealand. In his race against the clock, Suan shares how his thoughts on how decluttering your life and your mind can influence your efficiency and productivity. We also hear how collaboration, teamwork and knowing when to ask for help have had a big impact on his efficiency and productivity. Suan takes over the questioning towards the end of the show! Tune in to hear what uninvented product they each think will ch...
Episode #4 - Helen Palmer: Why you need to be a leader to yourself
September 29, 2020 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBSamantha is joined by Helen Palmer, the creator and founder of SelfUnlimited - a fresh perspective on how to navigate the world of work. In her race against the clock, Helen shares why we need to be a leader to ourselves. We also hear about how managing perception versus reality and having the wisdom to know when you can’t change something have been her biggest leadership lessons. You can connect with Self unLimited via their website, blog and monthly newsletter. Get in touch with Helen a...
Episode #3 - Paul Hamilton: How to overcome your fear of judgement
September 15, 2020 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.29 MBSamantha is joined by Paul Hamilton, UTB’s Apple & Creativity Wizard. In his race against the clock, Paul shares his definition of creativity and why a fear of judgement is his biggest creativity barrier. We also hear his insight into what we can all tell ourselves in order to overcome this barrier. You can connect with Paul on Twitter and LinkedIn, and find his book “If I Were A Wizard” here. Links from the episode: Paul’s book recommendation is Drive by Dan Pink. The in3D app lets yo...
Episode #2 - Nick Ginsburg: Why efficiency and productivity are about self-care
September 01, 2020 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBSamantha is joined by Nick Ginsburg, Executive Assistant, speaker & coach. In his race against the clock, Nick shares why he sees efficiency and productivity as self care tools. We also hear about what Nick’s biggest efficiency challenge has been, and how addressed it with an ‘hour of power’. You can learn more about Nick on his website, follow him on Instagram and check out his list of upcoming workshops. Links from the episode: Nick recommends these podcasts for EAs (and says there are...
Episode #1 - Karla Sanders: Breaking down the stereotypes of typical leaders
September 01, 2020 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.3 MBIn our very first episode, Samantha is joined by Karla Sanders, the CEO & Founder of bullying prevention charity Sticks ‘n Stones. In her race against the clock, Karla shares about her mission to unlock the leadership potential every human being has by breaking down the stereotypes of typical leaders. We also hear what she tells herself when facing uncertainty, what her biggest leadership lesson has been and why she'd love to spend an hour with two of the world's most powerful female leader...