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{Communication Series} Lead with Impact: The Power of Pre-Framing for Effective Communication

In this episode of the Made For More podcast Ally Nitschke, communication specialist shares one of her favourite tools of communication, the 'Pre-Frame'.

Reflecting on Five Years in Business: Lessons Learned and Milestones Achieved

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080: Reflecting on Success and Celebrating Season Five with Ally Nitschke

In this episode of the Made For More podcast, host Ally Nitschke wraps up season five, which focused on Leadership Your Way. She starts by expressing gratitude to her team for making the podcast possible. Ally emphasises the importance of a diverse approach to leadership, highlighting the need for different perspectives and strategies. Episode 66 introduces a new segment called Ally Speaks, where Ally answers questions and discusses her favourite topics. The episode also serves as an opport...

079: Building Self-Awareness and Effective Communication with Mel Kettle

In this episode, host Ally Nitschke interviews Mel Kettle who is an expert in leadership and communication. Mel's extensive experience includes working with associations, non-profits, and iconic brands. She is also the host of the podcast Disconnected Life and the author of two books. Mel shares her background and journey into the communication and leadership space. She recounts her first job counting people on the ski tube in the New South Wales Central Coast, as well as her experience org...

078: Exploring Feminine Power: Unleashing the Potential of Modern Leadership with Josephine Palermo

In this podcast episode, Ally Nitschke and Josephine Palermo delve into the topic of femininity and feminine power in the workplace and leadership roles. Drawing on her expertise as a PhD holder in education and her extensive experience in corporate Australia, Palermo asserts that femininity is not only relevant but serves as the foundation for modern leadership. She argues that recruitment processes should consider not only technical expertise but also relational capabilities, which can be ...

077: Goal Setting with Ally Nitschke

In this episode of the Made For More podcast, host Ally Nitschke shares her personal journey with goal setting and how it has helped her both as a professional ballet dancer and in the boardroom. She emphasises the importance of having goals in life as it provides direction, focus, and a sense of purpose. Ally also shares her own goal of running the City to Bay, a 12-kilometre run, and how the journey towards achieving it was more rewarding than the result itself. Ally then discusses popula...

076: Boundaries with Ally Nitschke

In this episode of the Made For More podcast, host Ally dives deep into the topic of boundaries. After delivering a keynote on the subject at a women's conference, she received numerous requests for more information on the topic. Ally explains why boundaries are essential for maintaining mental health and warding off burnout, and offers practical tips for setting them. Ally emphasises that boundaries should be based on personal needs and issues rather than merely following what others are d...

075: Rise of the Courageous Leader {a preview} with Ally Nitschke

In this episode of the Made for More podcast, I will discuss my recently released book, Rise of the Courageous Leader. I will introduce the three pillars of leadership: self-awareness, team awareness, and organizational awareness and start reading through the book to give listeners a sneak peek of what it is about. I will also share my own experiences with leadership, including how I had to learn to use my words to have courageous conversations with my team in order to turn around a toxic wo...

074: How To Develop Courageous And Servant Leadership with Sarah Morse

What does it take to become a servant leader? What about courage - is it an essential part of modern leadership? In this episode, I got to interview Sarah Morse, a professional speaker, healthcare professional, and former (NSW) Young Australian of the Year. Sarah draws on 20 years as a nurse and humanitarian to bring a uniquely global and human perspective to the way humans think, work, and behave. What I absolutely enjoyed about this conversation was Sarah’s passion for servant and courage...

073: Reflect: One Of The Most Powerful Practices for Leaders with Ally Nitschke

Do you ever take time to reflect? When was the last time you made time to reflect on your life, celebrate wins, and assess your current situation?  Today’s episode will be a little different from the leadership broadcasting we normally have. Instead, we’ll cover the benefits of creating time to reflect and celebrate life. Expect to learn the benefits of making time for reflection, how to make time for reflection, what to reflect on, the eight buckets in the Made for More success wheel, and ...

072: The Role of Transformational Leadership in Academic Institutions with Professor Jennie Shaw

Leadership means many things in academia. The good news is that with all the changes happening in the world, it’s an exciting time to be in higher education. The not-so-good news is that leadership in academia poses ethical and structural challenges that require a special set of capabilities. In this episode, I got to interview Professor Jennie Shaw, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of Academics at The University of Adelaide. I had an absolute blast speaking with Professor Shaw...

071: Influence Is The New Currency Of Leadership with Ally Nitschke

Want to become a super successful leader that the entire team adores? Here’s a little secret: you need influence, not authority.  In this episode, we discuss the power of influence and how leaders can impact organisational results by changing behaviours and inspiring others to take action. Expect to learn what you can do to become a more influential leader and why you must understand that influence is not about compliance or getting people to do exactly what you want them to do.   Topics W...

070: Public vs. Private Sector Leadership: What's the Difference? with Dr. Eva Balan-Vnuk

What is it like leading teams in government agencies? How different is it from leading teams in private organizations like Microsoft?  In this episode, I got to interview Dr. Eva Balan-Vnuk, the Chief Information Officer at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Government of South Australia. Eva is a senior business & thought leader with experience in senior roles such as State Director for Microsoft. I met Eva at a conference in 2022 and was absolutely blown away by her leadership j...

069: Why Great Leadership is Much More Than Your Title with Renee Draper

Are you a young leader? Do you think you’re worthy of respect? Gone are the days when leaders automatically received respect due to their titles. Today’s teams demand a new type of leader; the type worthy of their respect, regardless of age.  In this episode, I interviewed Renee Draper, the Chief People Officer of Peregrine Corporation. Renee has a long history of leading large teams in highly strategic but practical workplaces where people, service, and positive experiences are at the hear...

068: How to Become a Coaching Leader and Help Create the Next Generation of Leaders with Clifford Morgan

What was your first month in leadership like? If you’re like most people, you probably weren’t good at it. I know I wasn’t, but my experience doesn’t come close to what today’s guest experienced. In just his first month as a leader, 15 volunteers quit. Imagine that!  In this episode, I got to interview Clifford Morgan, a former member of the Royal Australian Air Force and now the Director and Principal of Lumian Consulting - a firm helping leaders and organizations unlock their potential an...

067: The Most Important Leadership Skills for 2023 and Beyond with Karen Brown

Why do professional athletes make the best leaders and entrepreneurs? Which unique qualities among successful athletes can translate into the business world?  In this episode, I got to interview Karen Brown, an award-winning pharmacist, entrepreneur, and Founder of Batch Tested - a company on a mission to ensure no athlete returns a positive drug test due to a contaminated supplement or nutritional product. What I absolutely loved about Karen is her ability to wear many hats - Pharmacist, P...

066: Leadership Your Way: Season 5 of the Made For More Podcast

The Made For More Podcast is now in Season 5. What started as a fun thing to do during Covid is now an incredible journey of empowering leaders to embrace their unique leadership style and unlock their true potential. Season 5, titled Leadership Your Way, will explore diverse leadership approaches and the transformative impact effective leadership can have on individuals, teams, and the organization. Throughout this series, we’ll break down captivating leadership styles that have made a mas...

065: Creating a workplace people want to return to with Lee Caraher

With PR, Public Relations, and communications evolving all the time, the myth that PR is only for companies and media related should be shaken off. Think about who is your public? your customers, employees, business associates, suppliers, government, the community, including those who hate your business. Without PR, businesses are sure to be left behind as it revolves around influencing or informing someone about something or anything that is of interest to you. How you define public defines...

064: Data Storytelling For Data Informed Decision Making with Selena Fisk

If you find it daunting to work your way through data, you are not alone. Data is a reality, both at work and home, but often people find it challenging to navigate through data to make an informed decision. Now more than ever, understanding data is a skill that all leaders need to use, manage and recognise what story the data is telling and make informed decisions based on that evidence. It's important to recognise that data-driven and data-informed are two different things. While the fo...

059: How to prevent burnout and the steps to recover from burnout with Jess Stuart

With a desire to be successful and achieve high performance, people often throw themselves into work to the extent that you are completely exhausted by the end of week; working for 60, 70 hours and you don’t have time to take a much-deserved break. And to add on you have the imposter syndrome which makes you feel that you do not deserve to be where you are positioned and then feel the pressure to do well to justify the position you are in. In reality, this culture of wanting to do the best;...

058: How to get the team to see your vision with Bruce Djite

Institutions and organisations plan and set targets but they need the support of the team and the stakeholders to be materialised. This is where the role of a leader becomes strategic as he/she needs to get the team to see that vision and get them on board. The inclusion of people’s idea into that plan and being able to provide value to the members are critical. This process can be accelerated by making investment in people; getting to know people outside your normal circle, by taking inter...

057: From SMART to SMARTER goals: Emotions and Reward with Keith Abraham

Goal setting is a common personal and professional phenomenon. One of the most common time to set a goal is at the new year. We hear of our friends, family and colleagues setting goals for the year which can be as simple as improving your sleeping habits to securing a promotion. But what is even more common is not following it through; many-a-times the goals remain as goals. Right from the school days we have heard of SMART goals. So, is it that your goals were not SMART enough that you cou...

056: Free up 1-2 Hours A Day and Empower Your Team with Ally Nitschke

As a leader, if you have the inclination to make sure everything is on track either through monitoring your team or getting things done by yourself, you are not alone; every leader experiences the urge to do the tasks yourself as that could be quicker and match your expected standard. This leaves the leaders with lesser time to focus on the strategy level of the business. And sadly, this is where the strategic role of the leader is required. To be able to cater to the strategic needs of the...

055: with Cathy Burke

055: Awakening of the unlikely leader in you with Cathy Burke

The trend around the globe is indicative of lesser women in the leadership role as they view themselves to be unlikely, to be a leader. This is because, most often then not, people stick around the narrow theories and models of leadership that outline the necessity to possess certain traits to be a leader when, in reality, everyone has the leadership ability. It is just a matter of activation. Women are too conscious of the burden of leadership and undermine the benefit they can bring to th...

054: The Gift Mindset: What to Do When Life Throws You a Curveball with Renee Giarrusso

Each of us is limitless, and self-leadership is where it begins. You can't lead others until you know who you are and what you stand for. As a leader, it is essential to energise mindset, accelerate communication, collaboration, and leadership to lift performance and culture. You should be self-aware and have a clear goal for the adaptive leadership mindset where leaders do the things that really matter & create future leaders. There are skills that you need to have to lead and live a life ...

053: Effective Ways to Tactfully Navigate Office Politics with Mira Brancu

Office politics exist in virtually all organisations in the world. They often get a bad rep because, more often than not, people use them to push their agendas or grow their power and influence. But what are they, and what's their role in today's office environment? First, workplace politics are defined as the complex social structure of a workplace. They involve team members using their powers, authority, and delegation to push personal agendas.   The thing you need to understand here is ...

053: Equipping Leaders to Effectively Navigate Workplace Politics in a Diverse World with Mira Brancu

TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE   ●     Getting to know Dr. Mira Brancu (3:59) ●     The Most valuable lesson learnt from the mentor (8:34) ●     The three-workplace politics framework (11:00) ●     Some of the biggest traps in some industries (14:15) ●     Defining “Millennials” an “Gen Z” (16:52) ●     First thing to focus on as person with influence (Leaders) (18:20) ●     How much does the Culture dictate Politics or Politics dictates the Culture? (22:07) ●     Steps to make decisions or Ch...

052: #IWD2022 This International Womens Day It's Time To #Breakthebias with Ally Nitschke

This International Womens Day is time to #breakthebias March 8th is recognized as International Women's Day; a day set aside to celebrate the achievements and awesomeness of women all over the world. At the time of recording this episode, which was actually on March 8th, I thought we'd do something different. In keeping with this year's theme, #BreaktheBias, it's time for leaders to speak up about bias in and out of the workplace and proactively work towards building a more inclusive work e...

051: Making Wellbeing A Core Part of Business and Culture Practice with Dr Tom Nehmy

Did you know that we are somehow in the middle of a mental health epidemic? Yes, anxiety, depression, and mental health-related issues are steadily rising, particularly among young people. That said, why aren’t we doing anything about it? We all know the immeasurable benefits of being mentally healthy, yet our only focus is on treating instead of preventing mental health-related issues.  The importance of mental health and well-being continues to grow. But people are still not sure about th...

051: Amazing Facts About Wellbeing as a Core Part of Business and Culture Practice with Dr Tom Nehmy

The importance of mental health and well-being continues to grow. But people are still not sure about the subject, and a lot of stereotypes and myths still exist. It is therefore important that leaders be aware of the well-being of themselves, as well as their teams. When people are mentally healthy, they have more energy, they are more focused, they are more motivated, and they are more productive. Thus, good mental health is an essential part of your business practice. Healthy thinking (bal...

048: Getting Back To Work With Zoe Routh

Have you thought about using or experiencing outdoor adventure to shift how you view yourself, your team, and your leadership in general? Many leaders do not recognize the importance of outdoor adventures. They don’t get out of four walls which restrict them from reflecting on themselves, thinking creatively, and building connections. Getting back to work after a pandemic and lockdown is challenging for any leader. To cope with a new situation and survive it without becoming burned out, you...

045: Is being a generalist the new black? With Jo Thomas

The Benefits of Being a Generalists in the Current Business Environment Generalists are people who choose to focus their time and resources on learning about a wide range of topics. Most leaders in today’s world are generalists. They perform multiple tasks, sometimes across departments, and understand all the moving parts of an organization. Unfortunately, the current business environment places more emphasis on specialising that we’ve forgotten the value of being a generalist.  Of course...

044: Leadership Love Languages

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043: Emotional Bank account

Most people are familiar with constructive feedback, but when you are a leader and when you are providing feedback, it's not always about constructive feedback, but also good feedback. The emotional bank account: the money that comes in is like good feedback, and the money that goes out is constructive feedback. To make sure we have money available when the time comes to withdraw, we have to put money into the bank account. One constructive feedback is equal to five good feedbacks. Constr...

042: How to Communicate with Influence with Gary Edwards

We live in a digital-centric world where we've, unfortunately, lost the art of effective communication. Today's communication channels have become increasingly volatile, uncertain, and complex, making it harder to collaborate and improve problem-solving within organisations. The pandemic certainly hasn't helped much either, but that doesn't negate the fact that effective communication is still one of the most crucial aspects of business success.    As a leader, your ability to convey your ...

040: Finding The Keys To Parenting Success with Nellie Harden

Successful parenting is tricky. The kids don't come with a 'manual,' and the guides we find online do not guarantee quick fixes because, let’s face it, every child is different. So, how do some parents make parenting look so easy while others struggle? In fact, the question should be, what defines a truly successful family?  First, success is subjective, and your definition of success might not necessarily match the next person's definition. However, some things remain constant among parent...

039: Rethinking The Role Of The Modern CFO with Alena Bennett

10 or 20 years ago, the role of CFOs in the corporate world was pretty straightforward. They kept books and records for their companies, did financial reporting, and maintained statutory compliance. Interestingly, CFOs operated behind the scenes and made company decisions sorely based on budgetary reasons; all the other strategy implementation and decision-making were left to the rest of the C-Suite executives. But in today’s world, that’s no longer the case.    Gone are the days when CFOs...

038: 6 Steps To A Winning Mindset with Charlene Norman

Have you ever noticed that your thoughts, to some extent, affect how you behave? Like, for the most part, thoughts lead to actions, and not the other way round. For example, if you believe you’re going to have a great, productive day, chances are, you will have a good day. This fundamental truth is one of the reasons why mindset is so important. Unfortunately, our minds often prove difficult to manage. Although our thoughts can be a source of happiness and positivity, the mind somehow enjoys...

037: Critical Steps for Intentional Leaders When It Comes To Change Management with Dr Ian Brooks

Critical Steps for Sustainable Change Management and Long-Term Adoption Change management is arguably one of the most critical factors that guarantee business success in today's rapidly changing world. However, managing change is tough. And postponing change can be detrimental to future success. Companies that fail to adapt and grab growth opportunities are most likely to be outcompeted by flexible competitors. Interestingly, part of the problem is that most organisations don't know what to...

036: Mindfulness Leadership Connection In A Busy New Age World with Nicola Lipscombe

Mindful leadership is important now more than ever. Not because of our current complex and fast-paced way of living, but because mindful leadership is way more effective. Think about it this way, why do so many people believe that they can get more done if they switch to autopilot and get through the day in a somewhat scripted routine? Mind you; we're not against following a routine. But an unchallenged overreliance on patterns can be detrimental to an organisation. This is because disengage...

035: Women In Business Can Change The World with Tina Tower

With most organisations preaching gender equality in the workplace, women continue to be under-represented. The reality is that, for aspiring women leaders, being hard-working, smart, and savvy isn't enough. Sadly, the situation worsens when it comes to entrepreneurship.    When a woman plans to open up a business, naysayers often predict that the business is doomed to fail. That type of thinking is untrue and only promotes negative stereotypes. However, for women, starting a business stil...

034: What It Takes To Be A Leader Across The Globe with Cam Miller

What does it take to be an entrepreneur? Is it a solid idea for a new product or a strong business plan to back it up? Yes, both these things play a part in the initial stages of entrepreneurship. But, for a new entrepreneurial venture to achieve long-term success, the entrepreneur must have the leadership qualities necessary to transform that vision into reality.   It’s no secret that you can’t grow a business without employees. Yet, most business owners focus their attention on everythin...

031: Lessons In Leadership In Your Early 20s with Trevor Oldham

Are you in your 20s with dreams of launching and scaling a business? Are you worried about your chances of success? You’re not alone. Most people will argue that you’re too young and lack professional experience. Some will further highlight that you’re not mature enough to handle the responsibility of owning and operating a business. That may be true, but don’t let the naysayers dissuade you from becoming an entrepreneur. After all, the only way to achieve your goals is through trial and err...

030: Leadership For The Ever-Changing Aged Care Needs Through Workplace Culture with Sophie Bretag

Workplace culture is the character and personality of an organization. It's what makes an organization unique and is the sum of its values, traditions, beliefs, interactions, behaviors, and attitudes. Positive workplace culture attracts talent, drives engagement, impacts happiness and satisfaction, and affects performance. Unfortunately, organisations let their workplace culture form naturally without first defining what they want it to be.   Recent research by Deloitte has shown that 88% of ...

029: In the Mind of a Miner - What Mental Health Means in Today’s Mining Industry with Rob Kalwarowsky

In an industry that runs 24/7, 365 days a year, mining never stops. The work is hard and hazardous, while the working conditions are among the most unfriendly of any occupation. Furthermore, the typical miner earns good wages and is also forced by circumstances to work longer hours, live away from family, and operate in extremely dangerous or remote environments. All this, coupled with the notion that miners must not show any signs of weakness, means that the industry is flooding with ...

028: The Future Of Leadership Is In Our Youth with Erin Faehrmann

Every generation has its own struggles. The sad reality is that older generations often struggle to understand and relate to the issues plaguing today's young adults and soon-to-be adults. Additionally, these problems are completely different from how it was a decade ago. Of course, they may differ depending on who you ask, but it's clear that something needs to be done. The rise in social media use has also contributed to a change in how our young generations learn, consume information and...

027: Leadership In Retail with Alison Crabb

Not many industries are as people-intensive as the retail industry. Even with the pandemic giving birth to contact-less transactions, there is still constant interaction between the store manager, store employees, and the customers.  Leaders in the retail space were already being seriously challenged before the pandemic hit. The sector experienced a period of unprecedented change and transformation that required a shift from the traditional brick and mortar environment. With that, manager...

026: Starting, Managing & Scaling Multiple Businesses with Simone Douglas

To succeed in today’s highly competitive business world, you need to be flexible and have exceptional planning and organizational skills. Unfortunately, many people start a business thinking that they’ll instantly be successful, only to find that running a business is much more than putting in the hours. The dedication, creativity, and even luck required to make a business successful can demoralize even the most inspired entrepreneurs.   If starting one business is all that, what happens wh...

025: Healing In A Busy World Takes A Spark Of Consciousness with Jared Schuster

Breaking a bone or experiencing a severe cold can make life a little unbearable. Fortunately, a doctor's appointment later, you're practically good to go. However, with spiritual matters, it gets a little complicated than that. Firstly, most of us don't even acknowledge that we're hurting, which makes seeking help even harder. This is mostly because spiritual and mental health issues are often shamed and ridiculed.    Deep down, we all know we aren't immune to life's lemons. Thus, whenever...