Episodes

Welcome to "Soft Skills for Leaders," the podcast where we explore the critical skills needed for leadership. In this episode, our host Lisa Evans sits down with resilience expert Michael Licenblat, author of "Pressure Proof," to delve into the...

Uncover the essential human skills that drive exceptional leadership and discover the empowering impact of coaching on team development and capability improvement. My guest is Paul Skewes who is a seasoned leadership development coach, and he partners...

I'm excited to bring this episode of Soft Skills for Leaders to you today. My guest is Ron Kaufman, a global leader in the service industry and the author of "Uplifting Service". Ron is one of the world's foremost authorities …

Welcome back to another episode of Soft Skills for Leaders! I'm your host, Lisa Evans, and today we have a very important and timely topic to discuss: "Grey Area Behaviour" in the workplace. Joining me today is Yhana Lanwin, the …

In this episode of Soft Skills for Leaders, host Lisa Evans chats with Carmel Luck, a communication specialist, to discuss the fascinating topic of Cracking the Email Code for Clear Communication. Emails have become an integral part of our daily...

In this episode of Soft Skills for Leaders, host Lisa Evans chats with Kirryn Zerna, a former corporate communications professional in the financial services industry, who spent the first 20 years of her career developing campaigns for large-scale...

In this episode of Soft Skills for Leaders, host Lisa Evans chats with Síle Walsh. Síle Sile is an expert in inclusive leadership and will provide valuable insights on creating inclusive environments to foster team success.

In this episode of Soft Skills for Leaders, host Lisa Evans sits down with Arthur Carmazzi to discuss the importance of soft skills in building a thriving culture, highlighting key skills such as empathy, communication, and being concise, along with...

On this episode of Soft Skills for Leaders, my guest is Vikas Garg, founder of Abillion, a digital platform that encourages conscious living and advocates for a vegan lifestyle to promote sustainability and social equity. Vikas has a passion for...

On this episode of Soft Skills for Leaders, my guest is Dr Nia Thomas. Nia discusses the importance of self-awareness in leadership and provides tips and activities to help people reflect and grow in this area. The conversation covers a …

On this episode of Soft Skills for Leaders, my guest is Linda O'Farrell. We discuss the importance of organisational culture and well-being in the workplace. Linda shares her insights on the challenges faced by leaders, the need for high-energy and...

My guest on this episode of the Soft Skills for Leaders podcast is Serena Low, an introvert coach who helps professional women find their inner strengths in their quiet nature. As an introvert, it can be difficult to navigate a …

Lynda Folan is my guest on this episode of Soft Skills for Leaders. Lynda has a PhD in Organisational Psychology, and 35 years of experience in the corporate world across three continents. Her recently published book, "Leader Resilience - The...

Darren McFarlane is my guest on this episode of the Soft Skills for Leaders Podcast. Darren is the founder of Next Level Mentoring. He realised the power of mentoring at the time he was an emerging leader in the oil …

My guest on this Soft Skills for Leaders Podcast episode is Gihan Perera. We chat about the essential topic of how leaders can lead in today's workplace and be ready for the uncertainty of the future. Leaders can adapt by …

My guest on this episode of the Soft Skills for Leaders Podcast is Dr Kirstin Ferguson. Dr Kirstin Ferguson is an award-winning, globally recognised author, columnist and company director. She is one of Australia's most prominent leadership...

My guest is Dr Julie Crews, a business ethicist and principal consultant of Leading Ethically. Julie is passionate about developing leaders with integrity and organisational cultures that are defined and driven by clear values. We share a frank...

In this episode, I share a conversation with Ilona Vass. Ilona is the Founder of Dancing with the Dragons, a company that teaches productive communication and positive conflict strategies. She is inspired to improve how humans speak with each other...

In this episode, I chat with Caelan Huntress who is a dynamic speaker, trainer, and business coach. He started his career as an acrobat in the circus. His skills as a theatrical performer and marketing strategist combine to make compelling...

In this episode, I chat with Amantha Imber, an organisational psychologist and founder of behavioural science consultancy Inventium, who helps people reinvent how they approach their work. Amantha is the host of the podcast How I Work, which has had...

In this episode, I chat with Oscar Trimboli. Communication isn’t just about what we say; it is 50% speaking and 50% listening. Oscar is a speaker, podcaster, mentor, and researcher determined to develop leaders into master listeners.

In this episode, I chat with Dr Judy Lundy, MBA Program Director at Edith Cowan University. Judy is passionate about building and developing inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive Talking Points Why does it matter that we have diverse and...

In this episode, I chat with Anna Kavelj, Managing Director of Elite Woodhams Relocation, an award-winning Destination Services Provider in Australia. Her team supports organisations to make sure their employees who relocate for work do so smoothly,...

In this episode, I chat with Dr Jacinta Buchbach, head of Leader Development, “Respect at Work” at In Safe Hands. Her broad exposure to challenging negative workplace behaviours in her careers in law enforcement, the mining industry and...