Episodes
109
May 13, 2024
109: Self-Leadership Unlocked
Welcome to "Soft Skills for Leaders," the podcast where we explore the critical skills needed for leadership. In this insightful episode, we unlock the concept of self-leadership with the renowned Andrew Bryant, founder of Self Leadership...
108
April 9, 2024
108: Building Resilient Teams
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...
107
Feb. 12, 2024
107: Leading Through Connection with Paul Skewes
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...
106
Jan. 8, 2024
106: The Soft Skills of Outstanding Service Culture
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 on customer...
105
Nov. 27, 2023
105: From Uncertainty to Clarity: Managing Grey Area Behaviours
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 founder and CEO of...
104
Oct. 4, 2023
104: Cracking The Email Code
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...
103
Oct. 2, 2023
103: Creating a Culture of Connection
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...
102
July 31, 2023
102: Inclusive Leadership with Síle Walsh
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.
101
July 2, 2023
101: Building a Culture of Thriving with Arthur Carmazzi
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...
100
June 19, 2023
100: Redefining Leadership to Inspire Sustainable Change with Vikas Garg
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...
99
June 7, 2023
099: Self-Aware Leadership with Dr Nia Thomas
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 range of...
98
May 28, 2023
098: Leading with Purpose with Linda O'Farrell
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...
97
May 1, 2023
097: The Power of Quiet People with Serena Low
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 world that values...
96
April 3, 2023
096: Developing a Culture of Resilience with Dr Lynda Folan
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...
95
March 27, 2023
095: The Power of Mentoring with Darren McFarlane
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 and gas industry, and he had the...
94
Feb. 27, 2023
094: Future Fit Leaders with Gihan Perera
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 bringing the best from the...
93
Feb. 13, 2023
93: Head & Heart Leadership with Dr Kirstin Ferguson
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...
92
Jan. 16, 2023
092: Ethical Leadership in Business with Dr Julie Crews
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...
91
Jan. 2, 2023
91 Conflict and Compassion with IIona Vass
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...
90
Dec. 18, 2022
090: How to Get Noticed with Caelan Huntress
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...
89
Dec. 5, 2022
089: Smart Ways of Working with Amantha Imber
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...
88
Nov. 21, 2022
088: How to Listen with Oscar Trimboli
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.
87
Nov. 14, 2022
087: Building Inclusive Workplaces with Dr Judy Lundy
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...
86
Oct. 31, 2022
086: Relocating for Work with Anna Kavelj
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,...