We all have times in work, life and business when things get full. Times where some things become more important or when there's just too much on our plate to keep everything going. So how can we intentionally manage our load in these full or stressful times?

In this episode I explore a number of strategies you can use, when things get tough. I'll discuss the conscious decisions you can make about what's essential and what's not, the the standards you choose to uphold and those you let slip. And how you can be kind to yourself when you're the one holding it all.

We are all well aware of the fact our working lives have changed since we've moved on from the thick of the pandemic. But have our organisations and our leaders caught up? And are we really making the most of the new opportunities this 'now' of the future of work is presenting?

In this episode I chat to Aaron McEwan about some of the trends, insights and implications of this new working world and some serious considerations leaders must make relating to people and employee experience. Unless they want their organisations to become the Blockbusters or Kodaks of tomorrow.

You may have heard of the concept of Keystone Habits. But what is a Keystone Action?

In this episode I share:

• What is a keystone action?

• Why keystone actions are important

• How can you use keystone actions to achieve greater flow, particularly when you are overwhelmed with possibility and ideas

The start of a new year can be an excellent time to set goals. But research tells us very few of us actually follow through with and achieve the goals we set for ourselves at this time.

One way we can make sure we set sticker goals is by brining greater intentionality to our goal setting. In this episode I share how you can do this using Goal Exploration. What is goal exploration? Taking the time to reflect on some of the things that are most important to us BEFORE doing our goal setting, such as values, purpose, impact, who we want to be and how we want to feel.

Many of us fall into the trap of working how everyone else works. Or working how society, or our workplaces have trained us to work. But are the working rhythms imposed on you by external forces aren't necessarily the best working rhythms for you?

So how do you create working rhythms that work for you? For greater productivity, effectiveness and fulfilment.

In this episode I explore six things to consider to design working rhythms that work with your unique strengths, energy and ways of working.

Dr Shyam Barr is an education consultant and Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences at the University of Canberra.

In this episode Shyam shares with us how self regulated learning can contribute to us all becoming not only better learners, but also better leaders. And how learning is a key, yet often overlooked keystone for better businesses and organisations. He also shares with us how he has integrated self regulated learning into his own life.

What does it mean to create a version of success that is conscious? In this episode I explore eight steps to creating conscious success. Understand what influences your idea of success, such as unpacking unhelpful beliefs and programming, considering your progress holistically and enjoying the moment & the journey.

In this episode I chat with Kelly Dent. Kelly is the Global Director of External Engagement at World Animal Protection and is a leader, influencer, campaigner, advocate and strategist for social change with 25 years’ experience working at the forefront of global development. Her focus at the moment is on working to end the wildlife trade, but she's worn many different hats throughout her career, including as a speaker at the UN Climate Talks and an Aid Worker in Gaza.

Being productive can play an important role in using our potential to have an impact. The world of productivity hacks, tools, systems has become a minefield of options. But is that what we need to really improve our productivity?

In this episode I explore what it takes to develop a more personalised approach to productivity. Rather than trying to adopt the methods and tools of others, how can we use them as inspiration, but then create ways of working that actually work for us as individuals? Ways that take into account our values, our natural strengths, rhythms and the context in which we live and work.

In this episode I speak with facilitator, artist and activist, Matt Wicking. Matt is an experienced facilitator, host and speaker who works with progressive groups, helping them amplify their impact. My freelance practice is called Cloud Catcher.

Join us as we discuss Matt’s unique way of combining different creative, political, environmental and other elements of self and work together, to create a truly authentic brand of activism. And how you can combine your unique gifts and interests to do the same.

Whether you're leading an organisation, a team, a mission, your family or even just yourself, it's important to make time and space for the things that get you out of the weeds and be the best you can be.

In this episode I offer up eight different types of 'Space' we need to create for ourselves to be the best leaders we can be.

In this episode I speak with founder and CEO of The New Happy, Stephanie Harrison. Stephanie is an expert in happiness and lasting behaviour change and before starting The New Happy led learning and Thrive Global.

Join us as we discuss defining and creating happiness based on what's truly important in life.

Have you struggled with traditional goal setting in the past? Maybe you (like me) and tried SMART Goals and found them a bit dull and lackluster.

In this episode I dive into how you can start to create more mindful goals that help you make meaningful progress.

Ricci-Jane Adams is an intuition expert, writer and founder of the Institute of Intuitive Intelligence. Bridging science and spirituality, including a PHD in metaphysical realism, Ricci-Jane is on a mission to lead the revolution in excellence in the intuitive sciences. Join Ricci-Jane and I as we discuss themes of breaking away from the New Age ghetto, knowing ourselves as quantum beings, belief and suffering and leading with intuitive intelligence.

Sometimes when we go through a phase of personal and transformation and growth, things can change with the people closest to us. In this episode I discuss the theme of reshaping the expectations others might have of us. This reflection episode came from my discussion with Nicho Plowman in the previous episode. Make sure you check that one out for context.

Nicho and I discuss themes of doing a 180 in your life, exploring different spiritual and personal development modalities, releasing stress and supporting our nervous system to be the best we can be, motivating people with our story, living in alignment with who we really want to be and daily meditation for progressive personal change.

Steve and I discuss themes of living a deliberate and intentional life, creating value beyond the dollar, making decisions, taking risks, putting yourself out there, intentional use of technology and how you can be an intentional entrepreneur with values led leadership of yourself, life and business.

Welcome to the first episode of the Leading Beings Podcast (previously the Good Work Revolution Podcast).

There’s something lovely about the idea of a calling. In this episode I talk following the natural charm of the things that beckon to us and how this differs form finding our purpose.