Leadership Stories Podcast
“Leadership lives in the gap between what is and what could be!”
Our podcast is dedicated to leadership and we talk to leaders from across the globe about the 'Elephants In The Room' when it comes to leadership. The issues and concerns that leaders grapple with every day and yet rarely get to talk about.
Episode 9
"It was tough. It is hard, it gave you hope for the future, it was fun."
“As a leader you are never going to be perfect. It is about learning to stand out and to have a voice in the world that assists your purpose and your focus that connects to the people around you.” – Jane Morgan. When Anindita and I spoke to Jane Morgan about leadership and what it really takes to develop leadership in yourself and others, our conversation touched on several factors that Jane saw as essential including: psychological safety, the need for connection, the importance of finding your voice as leader if you want to have an impact, the significance of cultivating relationships and not isolating yourself, and much, much more. If you would like to hear what Jane had to say, you can listen to her interview here: 
Episode 7What does it really take to have a life you truly love?
What does it really take to be a successful business owner, an award-winning designer, a loving and supportive parent and have a life you truly love? This month Anindita Das and I speak with Julie Tengdahl, Brisbane based CEO and fashion designer at Tengdahl. Julie shares with us a little of what her journey has entailed, what she believes are important keys to her business success and the amazing life she lives. Our conversation touches on the importance of inner dialogue, trust, power and where it really sits and how to create space for it, who her key mentors have been and the profound impact of the women in her life. You can listen to Julie here: 
Episode 5“Leadership is all about people” In October 2021, we interviewed Slaven Drinovac. He was awarded '20 Australian Leadership Experts to Watch In 2021' by the Australian Business Journal. He spoke about leadership being all about people and passion. You can listen to Slaven's interview here: |
Episode 10
"Being a good leader is not only about you doing well but how to listen to each other, how to think in others shoes and empower different people." This month Anindita and I speak to Benita Chick, the founder of Encompass HK and an advocate raising awareness for LGBTQ and gender equality issues in Hong Kong and Asia, and a spokesperson for Sustainable Development Goals and D&I. Our conversation touched on many factors including: the challenges of living in a polarized world; the need to listen to each other; understanding as a leader you have certain biases; the need for creating psychological safety; her love of diving and much, much more. A woman of action, who is courageous, thoughtful and humble. Benita’s vision is to alleviate inequality problems in the world through education and sensitization of individuals and organisations. If you would like to hear what Benita had to share with us, you can listen to her interview here: 
A Leadership Path with Heart.
Have you ever wondered what such a leadership path looks like? And what might be possible for you if you started to live in a way that enabled you to respond more and more to what matters most to you? In this month's Podcast, Anindita and I spoke with David Mahon. David is a HR business partner for a large organisation in Brisbane and he exemplifies these qualities. Very humble in the way he speaks about his achievements and approach to leadership. Nevertheless, his passion and commitment are unmistakable. David is a passionate advocate for the LGBTQI+ community and in our conversation with him you will hear the courage and conviction that has fueled his career and the way he chooses to live. You can listen to the podcast here: And for Spotify exclusive listeners we have David's recommended music to go with the interview here: 
Episode 6
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - Changing the Narrative Anindita Das and I sat down with visionary leader Pallavi Pareekh to talk about the state of equity, diversity and inclusion in India and how it's shaping up. Pallavi, a brave and passionate leader, speaks frankly about the true state of things; why it's important to address these issues; and what she believes that will take. You can list to our interview with Pallavi here: |
Episode 3
Have you ever reached that point where your mind and body yell “ENOUGH”? In this podcast interview Anindita Das and I talk to Enoch Li and she shares her incredible story about the events in her life that led to the moment where she could no longer deny that call. She describes her battle with denial and the biases she had to fight and overcome. It’s a story told with brutal honesty about what can happen when we reach this point. It’s also a story of courage, of love, of determination and the power of listening to the call from within that says “ENOUGH”. Listen to Enoch Li's Incredible Story here. 
Episode 1"Our Story, Our Why" - In this first episode Anindita Das and I provide a short introduction to our story and inspiration for the creation of the podcast series. We explore our why and our reason for creating a series that explores the personal leadership stories of leaders we know and admire. Listen here - OUR STORY - OUR WHY |
Episode 4
The Chinese model of leadership and much more were topics discussed this month when Anindita Das and I talked to Fisher Yu, Founder and Leader – MentoringCo. He also shared his views on what he saw as the key difference between how leadership is seen in China and how it is seen in the West; how critical the spirit of entrepreneurship has been in his life; power distances and what is critical to know; the importance of mentoring, the power of dreams, and much more. You can listen here to Fisher Yu's interview. 
Episode 2Are you brave enough to deal with adversity? In this podcast interview, Gavin Blakey OAM talks about his decision to do something about his inadequacies as a communicator and the incredible journey that has unfolded from this decision. Listen here - GAVIN BLAKEY's LEADERSHIP STORY |
“What we believe, to whom we belong, how we behave and who we become are profoundly shaped by our stories and the larger narratives in which we live.”
David Drake