Magical Learning Podcasts

Welcome to The Magical Learning Podcast!

Danette and Grahame have over 30 years experience in business, and have over 20 years experience as facilitators and consultants. With a holistic view, these podcasts cover not only how to improve your business, but how to help your employees enjoy their work, and how to improve yourself.

Episode 147 - Effective Delegations and Empowerment in Leadership
How do you delegate effectively? How do you build up your team while remaining effective? In today’s episode, the team breaks down not only how to be a better leader that builds leaders, but they also talk about funny ways they have seen it go wrong in the past.

 

Episode 146 - Goals and Habit Setting
In a new style for the podcast, every month, Jez and Kanika are going to do a sit down 1-on-1 to discuss the social media topic. Today they talk about their own journey with goal and habit setting, what makes it hard for them, what they like about it, and how you can do it as well.

 

 

 

Episode 145 - Habits and Happiness
How can having good habits lead to happiness? What do good habits look like? How do you start a new habit? In today’s episode, the team breaks down when they have had successful habits, what relationship they see between them and how you too can build your own successful habits.
ML Recommendation: Feeling Grateful- Kobi Yomanda Buy it here:
https://www.booktopia.com.au/feeling-grateful-kobi-yamada/book/9781970147735.html?dsa=s1-east&gclid=CjwKCAiAuaKfBhBtEiwAht6H73-I9VyqiqqScsdXdUvpeWrqRiVEoGHA6Mcmoo6zUfg20Mbdb9-QnxoCDnIQAvD_BwE 
Episode 144 - Lessons From 80 Years (with Aileen Fenton)
On today’s episode, we celebrate someone who has lived 80 years, and been an inspiration to a lot of us at the Magical Learning Podcast; Aileen Fenton. Mother of Danette and Grandmother of Jez, she has a great attitude and a lot of funny stories. Enjoy this slightly different episode where we talk to her about lessons and stories from her 80 years.

 

Bonus Episode - ML Team Solves: Leaving a New Job and Joining a Completely New Team
Have you ever wanted to quit a job a week in? Have you ever joined a workplace where all of the staff have just left? In today’s bonus episode, the team breaks down their thoughts on this and how to save face and help the company that hired you.

 

 

 

Episode 143 - Achieving the Impossible (with Amy Fenton)

Have you ever achieved something you thought was impossible? Do you have any hurdles in your life that seem insurmountable? In today’s episode, the team breaks down thier challenges that seemed impossible, and how they overcame them. They talk about physical, emotional, financial and other challenges and how they fought to get out the other side. Our guest is Amy Fenton, who has travelled over from USA to celebrate Danette’s mum’s 80th birthday. She shares her own interesting challenge with something that felt impossible and how she overcame it

ML Recommendation:

14 peaks – https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81464765 

Episode 142 Building Strong Professional Relationships: The Key to Success
First new episode back for 2023 and what a great episode it was. In today’s episode, the team breaks down some of the keys to creating and maintaining great business relationships, as well as what the benefits of that are. If you are someone that struggles with the people side of business, this is a great podcast for you.

 

Episode 141 - 2022 Wrap Up
What a year it has been for the podcast! We have had a bunch of guests, a bunch of great questions and an amazing amount of lessons. In today’s conversation, the team discusses all of their favourite episodes from the year, what lessons they will be taking into the new year, and what they learnt this year from the podcast.

 

 

 

Episode 140 - The Intelligent Leader

What makes a leader an ‘intelligent leader’? How can we all become better at leading people and ourselves? In today’s episode, looking at the question through the lens of Jahn Mattone’s concept of ‘The Intelligent Leader’, our team breaks down good and bad leaders they have had in the past, how to become better, and why it’s important to become an intelligent leader.

Episode 139 - OpenAI's ChatGPT on Business Culture
What does the most advanced chatbot on the cutting edge of AI technology think about Business Culture? What can we learn about a system that best understands efficiency? In today’s solo episode, Jez sits down with this disruptive tool and sees what it thinks.
Links:
https://chat.openai.com/auth/login 
Forbes Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ariannajohnson/2022/12/07/heres-what-to-know-about-openais-chatgpt-what-its-disrupting-and-how-to-use-it/?sh=2ebdd3052643 

 

Episode 138 - Fostering Safety in the Workplace (with Marie-Claire Ross)
Fostering safety in the workplace is something that we don’t always talk about, but after today’s chat, I think you will.
Today we got the chance to talk to Marie-Claire Ross, author of the book “Trusted to Thrive: How leaders create connected and accountable teams”. While we only cover one section of the book (Fostering Safety in the Workplace) you will see how much of a profound advantage that can create for your team. It’s also our first ever ML Recommendation that is also an interview so a great one for sure.
Link to the book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Trusted-Thrive-leaders-connected-accountable-ebook/dp/B09P4H4QW3 

 

 

 

Episode 137 - Wise Counsel (with Louise McDonough & Helen Innes)

What should you do in situations where you aren’t sure of the next step? What makes someone a good person to turn to for advice? In today’s podcast, the team talks to Louise McDonough and Helen Innes of Metis Coaching and Training; an organisation committed to exceptional public service – to make Australia a better place to work and live. They break down understanding wise counsel, how to be it for others, and how to find wisdom for yourself.

To find out more about them, go check them out here: https://www.metiscoaching.au/ 

Episode 136 - The Impact of Kindness

Kindness doesn’t just impact the person you are being kind to; its impact can ripple throughout many people. Maybe its someone who is watching it happen, maybe its someone in the future seeing the impact of that kindness. In today’s episode, the team breaks down all the ways kindness has impacted them, and how they have seen amazing ripple effects of kindness throughout their life. Sorry about the audio at the start, it gets better.

ML Recommendation:

‘Big Panda and Tiny Dragon’ by James Norbury – https://www.penguin.com.au/books/big-panda-and-tiny-dragon-9780241529324  

 

Episode 135 - Aboriginal Inclusion (with Dr. Connie Henson and Felicity Chapman)

How can we all be better at including Aboriginal people and customs into not only our workplaces, but our life? Why is it important? In today’s amazing and emotional episode, the team chat with Dr. Connie Henson and Felicity Chapman about just that, and much more. Drawing on scientific and lived experience, the duo weave beautiful images about what Australia could look like with a better inclusion and understanding of Aboriginal people and culture. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did.

Felicity also has an awesome business you should check out called Deadly Weavers –

https://www.linkedin.com/company/deadly-weavers/ 

Uluru Statement: https://ulurustatement.org/ 

ML Recommendation: Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe – https://www.magabala.com/products/dark-emu 

 

 

 

Episode 134 - Long Covid without Covid (with Dr Kirsten Peterson)

Have you found adjusting to the world after the Covid lockdowns harder than you expected? Is burning out become more common for you? In today’s podcast, the team is lucky enough to be joined by Dr. Kirsten Peterson, who has worked for the Olympic teams in both the USA and Australia in various capacities, but specifically as a sports psychologist. She shares her journey to becoming a sports psychologist, why we are feeling the drain in a post-covid world and how she is turning years as a sports psychologist into a performance coach. She also has a new book coming out this month called “When Grit is not enough: Reworking and Purpose for Easier Effort in Hard Times”. We will update you on that when it is released.

To find out more about Kirsten:

https://www.kirstenpetersonconsulting.com/why-grit-might-not-be-enough 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kirsten-peterson-7728003/  

Episode 133 - Why Your Energy Management Matters (with Heather Hutchings)

People talk a lot about time management… but what if you don’t have the energy when you have allocated time to complete a task? Our guest today, Heather Hutchings, is an expert in understanding how to get the most out of your time by understanding your energy. When do you work best? What gives you the most energy? and how can you work with your body to get more done?

You can find Heather Hutchings here:

www.unleash-yourbusiness.com 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/business-coach-trainer-facilitator-/  

 

Episode 132 - Your Persona

Why do we behave differently around some people? How much of your personality should you show at work? In today’s episode, the team is back in a classic regular episode to tackle those questions and more. If you want to know how to be a bit more yourself, this is the podcast for you!

ML Recommendations:

https://www.acknowledgethis.com.au/ 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/74v4uzwF8eTUaKo22Wu1Ma?si=xEuYFr-jSx2NZAZRbjN5CQ 

 

 

 

Episode 131 - Why Developing Ourselves as Leaders is so Important Today (with Dr. Mike Smith)

What makes a great leader, and why should we all strive to be one? Even if you aren’t in a position of power in your workplace, why should we try and become better leaders? In today’s podcast, we are lucky enough to be joined by Dr. Mike Smith, CEO of John Mattone Global and Intelligent Leadership Coaching International. He also was a part of the U.S Air Force for 26 years and has a PhD in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, with a specialization in Leadership Development and Coaching, from Walden University. So if there was anyone ever to give a holistic and well-rounded view on the power of leadership, and how we can all utilise it; it is him.

For more of Dr. Mike Smith:

https://johnmattone.com/team/mike-smith-ph-d/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mike-smith-jmg/ 

Episode 130 - Being the Spotlight that Helps Others Shine (with Sherri Skeans)

What is it that makes someone a great supporter? How can you become one, not only to others but to yourself? Today, the team is joined by Sherri Skeans, who has worked with and supported influential people like Robin Sharma and Eric Edmeades. She shines a light on how to look after people so that they can be their best when they need to, how to manage your own battery, and how to help others shine.

 

Episode 129 - How Happiness Affects Peak Performance (with Dr Greg Wells)

Many of us associate working hard with dissatisfaction, either in the work or in other parts of our life. In today’s episode, we are luck enough to be joined by Dr Greg Wells; father and husband, Associate Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Toronto, Ted x and Titans Summit speaker, writer of 4 books and commentator for the Canadian Olympic Swimming team. He breaks down peak performance from many angles, and also gives us some of his philosophies around other parts of life that can help us all. Amazing chat and we hope you enjoy it.

Dr Greg Wells can be found here:

https://drgregwells.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drgregwells/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/gregwellsphd/

https://twitter.com/drgregwells

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drgregwells/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkzuo5A2xtxRdOBDB8fBTQ

And his podcast can be found here, which drops every Tuesday: https://drgregwells.com/podcast  

 

 

 

Episode 128 - What Inspires You

We have a lot of podcasts about things that you can apply to your work, your life, or your daily practice, but today we wanted to learn a bit more about the people on this podcast and what inspires them. This is a fun, funny and interesting look at what inspires the team on the ML podcast!

ML Recommendation:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Boy-Mole-Fox-Horse/dp/0062976583 

Episode 127 - R U OK: How to Be There for Someone

R U OK day is a great reminder to all of us to check in on the people around us to make sure they are doing ok. However, we don’t think it should be limited to just the one day, so in this episode the team breaks down how to be there for people every day of the year. They also talk about ways they have seen work, not work, and why they think it is important to check in.

 

Episode 126 - Leadership and Becoming a Great Human Being pt. 2 (with Harry Koras)

Here is part 2 of our conversation with the awesome Harry Koras. Today, we break down life, leadership and being a great human being with our dear friend and CEO of Life Worldwide Harry Koras. Harry has done it all; from founding to selling a security business, speaking at huge functions, to mentoring people from CEOs of multi-million dollar companies to blue collar hard workers, he has a great richness of experience to draw from. Plus he blast to talk to!

To find out more about Life Worldwide, check out the links below:

https://lifeworldwide.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/lifeworldwide.com.au/  

 

 

 

Episode 125 - Leadership and Becoming a Great Human Being pt. 1 (with Harry Koras)

Another classic 2 part interview with a great guest! Today, we break down life, leadership and being a great human being with our dear friend and CEO of Life Worldwide Harry Koras. Harry has done it all; from founding to selling a security business, speaking at huge functions, to mentoring people from CEOs of multi-million dollar companies to blue collar hard workers, he has a great richness of experience to draw from. Plus he blast to talk to!

To find out more about Life Worldwide, check out the links below:

https://lifeworldwide.com.au/ 

https://www.instagram.com/lifeworldwide.com.au/ 

Episode 124 - Collaboration (Quick Bite)

Here is a quick bite podcast for you this week on collaboration. This week Kanika talks about the collaborative process behind her project More Than Melanin, and how you too can begin collaborative work without the headaches that sometimes come with it.

 

Episode 123 - On Kindness

We all know we should be more kind, but how do we do it, and why? In today’s epiosde, the team breaks down not only why we should do it, but how to do it more effectively, not only to others, but to yourself as well.

ML Recommendation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZGY0wPAnus&ab_channel=TED

 

 

 

Episode 122 - Flow States (and How to Find Them)

Flow states are a concept that gets thrown around a bit. But what are they and how do we get into them? In today’s episode, the team breaks down what they are, how to get into them, and what they do to get into them. They also have a bigger discussion about whether you can get into a flow state by getstrying something new. ML Recommendation: Cinema Therapy – https://www.youtube.com/c/CinemaTherapySolutions 

You can find Stu here: https://www.instagram.com/ylccstu/

and for more info on what else he is doing look here: https://instabio.cc/3101615SxrX3D

ML Recommendation:

Notes on Grief by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/notes-on-grief

Episode 121 - Adaptability Quotient (AQ)

What is AQ and can you develop it? What makes someone more adaptable and less adaptable?

AQ is a bit of a hot button topic, and today the team bring out their ideas on not only what it is, but how you can be better at it.

The ML Recommendation:

Adam Grant – Think Again https://adamgrant.net/book/think-again/ 

 

Episode 120 - Growing Young Leaders pt. 2 (with Stu Saunders)

Part 2 of our great 2 part chat with Stu Saunders.

In today’s episode, the team chats with Stu Saunders; founder and owner of YLCC (Youth Leadership Camps Canada) which has been running for 30 years. He also runs the OSLC (Ontario Student Leadership Conference, which is the largest multi-day youth leadership conference in Canada. He has also been awarded the Canadian Leader of Distinction award, and was named one of the top 30 leadership trainers in the world, a list that includes Stephen Covey, Robin Sharma and Tony Robbins.

He talks about how to grow young leaders, what problems today’s youth face, and how to look on the bright side.

You can find Stu here: https://www.instagram.com/ylccstu/ 

and for more info on what else he is doing look here: https://instabio.cc/3101615SxrX3D 

 

 

 

Episode 119 - Growing Young Leaders pt. 1 (with Stu Saunders)

Our first ever 2 part episode! And what a guest to do it with.

In today’s episode, the team chats with Stu Saunders; founder and owner of YLCC (Youth Leadership Camps Canada) which has been running for 30 years. He also runs the OSLC (Ontario Student Leadership Conference, which is the largest multi-day youth leadership conference in Canada. He has also been awarded the Canadian Leader of Distinction award, and was named one of the top 30 leadership trainers in the world, a list that includes Stephen Covey, Robin Sharma and Tony Robbins.

He talks about how to make your kids better leaders and people after the pandemic, how to parent better, and how to become comfortable with discomfort.

You can find Stu here: https://www.instagram.com/ylccstu/

and for more info on what else he is doing look here: https://instabio.cc/3101615SxrX3D

ML Recommendation:

Notes on Grief by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/notes-on-grief

Episode 118 - Creating Better Working Environments For Women (with Samantha Jung-Fielding)

What makes working environments poor for women, and how do we make them better? And what are the benefits for everyone if we do?

In today’s episode, our guest Samantha Jung-Fielding joins us to discuss these questions and many more. Samantha owns and runs Happinessence, and also has recently noticed a niche in the corporate world regarding making workspaces better for women. I hope you get as much out of this as we all did.

Samantha can be found here:

https://www.happinessence.co.nz/ 

And her podcast is Behavioural Alignment, which you can listen to here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ye/podcast/behavioural-alignment/id1592933354 

The ML Recommendation:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6710474/ 

 

Episode 117 - Starting Again (with Eric Fenton)

Do you feel like you want to start again? Do you not know where to begin?

In today’s episode, the team breaks down what it means to start again, how to do it and how to test if it is even for you. We are joined by Danette’s brother Eric Fenton, who works with Alaska Airlines for this chat.

ML Recommendation:

 

 

 

 

Episode 116 - Experiencing Awe

What does experiencing awe really mean? How can you do it on a daily basis, and why is that good?

In today’s episode, the team breaks down what awe is, why it’s good, and what you can do to experience it. There may be more ways than you think.

ML Recommendation:

https://youtu.be/oXk1DSbXsZk 

Episode 115 - Understanding The 4 Day Work Week

Have you been hearing a lot about the 4-day work week, but not understand what it is all about?

In today’s fun episode, we break down not only what it is, but why it works, and how it may even be inevitable.

 

Episode 114 - Improving Online Learning (with Craig Crowther)

Do you struggle with online learning not working for your business? Do you want to be more effective at making content that makes a difference?

Today’s guest to talk about all that and more is the CEO of Cahoot Learning: Craig Crowther. Cahoot Learning is a trailblazer and the gold standard in the online learning space, and Craig is here to tell us why. He also covers how he got there, why he loves it, and how you can get better online learning for you and your company.

ML Recommendations:

– Legacy by James Kerr – https://www.amazon.com.au/Legacy-James-Kerr/dp/147210353X

– The Eden Project – https://www.edenproject.com/ 

 

 

 

Episode 113 - Taking Responsibility

Do you find that no one at your work takes responsibility? Is it something that you struggle with?

In today’s great episode, the team breaks down what makes people feel they can’t be responsible, what makes people more comfortable with it, and how you can do it better to improve you and the company.

ML Recommendation: Golden: the power of silence in a world of noise by Justin Zorn & Leigh Marz

Episode 112 - Practicing Mindfulness

Is mindfulness something that you struggle with? Is it something that hasn’t worked for you in the past, or is it something that you feel is overrated?

In today’s episode, the team break down all the benefits of mindfulness, how to practice it, and how to take it a little less seriously.

Thermain Trees – How Adults get Indoctrinated https://youtu.be/IaUhR-tRkHY   

Plum Village – https://www.youtube.com/plumvillage 

 

Episode 111 - How to Stay Consistent

Do you struggle to keep something going once you start it, even if you know the end result of sticking with it will be great?

In today’s episode, the team breaks down what makes us inconsistent, what to do to stay consistent, and how to ask yourself if this is even something you want to be consistent at.

 

 

 

Episode 110 - Learning to Love Reading Again

Did you used to love reading, but now struggle to find the energy or motivation? Do you want to experience the wonder of reading again?

In today’s laugh filled episode, the team break down how to get back into the joy of reading, and how to not put pressure on yourself when it comes to books.

Episode 109 - Removing Self-Doubt (with Scott Woolford)

Do you struggle with Self-Doubt? Do you wonder where it came from, and how to overcome it? In today’s episode, the team break down it’s origins and how to bounce back if you are struggling with self-doubt. They are also joined by Scott Wolford, a miner who lives just outside of Narrabri, QLD to give his unique insight into the topic.

 

Episode 108 - Making a Mid-Life Comeback (with Kylie James)

You may have heard of a mid-life crisis, but did you know there is another way to have an important mid-life moment? It’s called a mid-life comeback, and our very special guest today has done just that. Kylie James is a coach that has changed her life, from working a job that wasn’t fulfilling, and now being able to have the freedom she was looking for. In today’s episode, she shares her journey to making her mid-life comeback, and how you can do the same.

You can find out more about Kylie here:

https://www.kyliejames.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/kyliejamescoaching/

https://www.instagram.com/kyliejamescoaching/?igshid=sn3i0h4dtnwg 

 

 

 

Episode 107 - How to Value Add

Value Adding is a bit of a buzz word at the moment, but it is also a great way to get new clients, and to have them come back. In today’s episode, the team break down what value adding is, why it’s good, and how to do it effectively, not only in business, but also for yourself.

Episode 106 - Tips for Starting a Business

If you are thinking about starting a business, it can be hard to decide on a lot of key factors. Will people want my product? Will it be successful? How much will I have to work?  In today’s sit down,  Danette talks about what she has noticed from running a business for over 24 years, but also what she has seen through other businesses in that time. 

 

Episode 105 - Leadership 101

If you are just starting out as a leader, there may be so much going on that it is hard to work out what you should do, what you should work on, and what you can do for your team.  In this episode, the team jumps on to give their advice from good and bad leadership they have seen, as well as some tips to make you a better leader.  

 

 

 

Episode 104 - Creativity For Non-Creatives

Creative or not creative is a state of mind. Whether you’re running a massive corporation, or a one person business, creativity keeps you agile and responsive to the world. In today’s special episode the team breaks down not only some of the mythology around what is and isn’t creative, but also what are some simple tips to inject it into your business (and life).

Episode 103 - Developing Your Power Skills

Many people used to think of Power Skills as “soft” skills, when really they are what make any business adaptable and successful. In today’s episode, the team talks about how powerful the power skills actually are, and how they can be used not only to improve your business, but also your life outside work. With greater awareness around listening, empathy, emotional intelligence and more, you too can improve your work life and your home and social life.

 

Episode 102 - Changing Your Approach

Are you finding managing people a little harder than you thought it would be? Are you finding that relationships around you aren’t developing in the same way they are for others around you? In today’s episode, the team discusses how to fix this. Many times you are just doing what has worked for you, but if that is no longer working, than this is a great episode to build some more adaptable skills.

 

 

 

Episode 101 - Looking on the Bright Side of Life

Are you struggling to see any good in the world? Is it hard to look forward to things? In today’s episode, the team discusses not only how to change your perspective, but also how it feels to change it. John and Allen both discuss their own journeys to a positive perspective and how that has worked out for them.  

Episode 100 - Everyday Inspiration

What are ways we can be inspired the everyday events that occur around us? How does artist Suellen Cook draw inspiration from her surroundings to make powerful composite photograph artworks?  

In today’s episode, the team is joined by artist Suellen Cook to talk about her story from Antarctica to Artist. We also learn about the journey she goes on to start and finish her projects, and what parts of the everyday give her inspiration. 

Check out her work here: https://www.suellensaideecook.com.au/    

 

Episode 99 - Empathy

Empathy is something that we always hear about, but why is it actually good?  In today’s episode, Danette, Grahame, John, Allen and Jez break down some of the science of empathy, the power of empathy, and taking on the challenge of being empathetic.  

 

 

 

Episode 98 - Getting Out of a Rut

Are you feeling like you are in a rut? Do you need something to push you out of it? In today’s episode, we are talking to the team about not only how to identify if you are in a rut, but how to get out of one, and what things can cause it.

Episode 97 - Activating Your Creativity

Do you not get the most out of your creative muscles? Are you not even sure how to start being creative?  In today’s episode, the team is joined by first timer Leggas to discuss creativity and how to activate yours.  

 

Episode 96 - Self-Awareness (with Claire Markwick)

Do you feel as though you are being forced into a role you don’t naturally fit into? Do you feel as though your uniqueness is being shut out?  In today’s podcast, our guest Claire Markwick felt the exact same way, and then she changed careers. She breaks down how self-awareness contributed to her founding her company Reignite Performance Coaching, to how she changed her career, to how you can be a little more self-aware. The team at ML also give their thoughts on self-awareness.  Check out Reignite Performance Coaching here to find out more about Claire and her business: https://www.clairemarkwick.com.au/  

And check out her podcast here (episode 36 has Danette in it): https://open.spotify.com/show/03QkMTuzPM8FNRbGHQcaL8?si=2021c4fd605e41ee 

 

 

 

Episode 95 - Being Present with Others

Are you finding that the magic is a bit lost in your life? Do you need a richer experience  If so, you may need to be more present with others in your life. In today’s episode, Danette, Grahame, John and Jez all break down why presence is the key to feeling great, and how to become more present.  

Episode 94 - The Power of Patience

Do you find it hard to take time for yourself? Are you always feeling a little stressed? If so, you may need some more patience in your life. In today’s episode, Danette, Grahame, John, Kanika and Jez all break down why patience is important, why it’s hard to come by, and how to get more of it in your life.

 

Episode 93 - Starting The Year Right

Are you finding that new years resolutions are a little too hard? Are you struggling to choose ones that you even want to stick to?
In today’s episode, Danette, Grahame, Allen and Jez break down why you fail at your resolutions, what are some tips to achieve yours and even some resolutions that they all suggest for 2022.

 

 

 

Episode 92 - Leadership Conversation on the Isle of Man with MANX

Happy New Year (almost)! Once more, we are still on holiday, so we have the second and final episode of our unreleased interviews over the break. This was from 2019 when Danette and Grahame were doing work with the Isle of Man. You will learn a bit more about thier philosophy and their business history, as well as some good lessons for us all.

Episode 91 - Leadership Conversation at Digital Trades School, Ontario

As a little treat for the holiday season, please enjoy a previously unreleased interview with Danette and Grahame at the Digital Trades School in Ontario, Canada.

 

Episode 90 - What We Learned From 2021

On our last episode of the year that has been recorded in our normal format, John, Grahame, Danette and Jez look at the year that was, and the year to be. We want to thank all fo you for being great supporters of the podcast, and look forward to chatting again with you in the new year.  

 

 

 

Episode 89 - The Impact of Negative Experiences at the Workplace

Negative experiences at work can have a lot of reverberations not only at the workplace, but also in your life. And this can be for both employee and employer. In today’s conversation, Danette and Jez all talk about not only negative workplaces that they have worked in and the lessons they learned therein, but also how having a negative work experience can affect you short and long term.

Episode 88 - Influences in Your Life

In life, we are surrounded by influences that can make our life easier or harder. They can also bring us closer to, or farther away from our goals. In today’s episode, Danette, Grahame, John and Jez all talk about the things that influence us both positively and negatively, and how to course correct so you can start getting back on track with your goals.

 

Episode 87 - Making a Change

Making a change can be hard. For some people, they aren’t even sure if making a change is the right decision.  In today’s episode, Danette, Grahame and Jez all talk about the things that stop us making a change, the things that force us to change, and the ways change helps us grow.

 

 

 

Episode 86 - The Impact You Have on Others

Many people don’t know the impact they have on others. However, if you feel like you want to see more of your impact, this podcast may help you to be better at it.  In today’s episode, Jez is joined by Grahame, Danette, John and Kanika as they all talk about the ways you can make your impact. It may feel overwhelming, and you may not know where to start, but I think you’ll see it doesn’t have to be hard at all. 

Episode 85 - Emotional Governance for Higher Performance (with Jeremy Khoh)

Have you ever wondered how to control your emotions, especially when something heightens them? Have you ever wondered if there is a simple way to calm down and breathe? Do you want to find your purpose?  In today’s episode, the team is joined by guest Jeremy Khoh, as he breaks down the above questions, as well as some of his own amazing philosophies.

 

Episode 84 - How You Can Make a Difference

Do you ever feel like making a difference, but don’t know when to start? Are you afraid of making a difference?  In today’s episode, Jez is joined by Grahame Gerstenberg (CEO), Danette Fenton-Menzies (Dir. of Learning), John Scollen (Senior Facilitator) and Kanika Chopra (Content Creator Wizard) as they all talk about the ways you can make a difference. It may feel overwhelming, but I think you’ll see it doesn’t have to be at all.

 

 

Episode 83 - Leadership in the Workplace

Are you someone who feels like there needs to be more leadership in your workplace? Do you want to be a leader, but not know where to start? In today’s episode, Danette, Grahame, John, Allen and Jez all tackle this topic through different lenses, and look at the difference between leadership and mentorship, and how important Self-Awareness is to a leader.

Episode 82 - Bringing Positivity into the Workplace

Do you find that your business has a negative energy? Are you not sure how to change it?  In today’s episode, Jez is joined by Grahame Gerstenberg (CEO), Danette Fenton-Menzies (Dir. of Learning), John Scollen (Senior Facilitator) and they all talk about the ways you can affect positivity in the workplace, and how that can improve your company as a whole.

 

Episode 81 - Changing the Workday / Workweek Structure

Do you find the current workday structure constricting or frustrating? Are you wondering what are some alternatives. In today’s episode, Jez is joined by Grahame Gerstenberg (CEO), Danette Fenton-Menzies (Dir. of Learning), John Scollen (Senior Facilitator) Allen Hunt (Dir. of Rural Business) and Kanika Chopra (Content Wizard) to look at this topic from all angles.

 

Episode 80 - Finding Your Why

Are you struggling to find your purpose in life? What gets your out of bed in the morning? In this podcast, Danette, Jez, John and Kanika tackle how to find your why, why it can be so elusive, and what to look for to find yours.

Episode 79 - What Being an Effective Leader is

Have you ever wanted to know what being an effective leader is, or what you can do to become one? In today’s episode, Jez and Danette break down the topic, and give their thoughts.

 

Episode 78 - Finding Moment of Awe

Do you wish that you could find some more moments that inspire you? Are you finding there isn’t too many awe-inspiring things going on? In today’s episode, Danette, Grahame and Jez look into this subject, and give their answers. They may surprise you!

 

Episode 77 - Improving Your Self-Confidence

What is it that makes us confident, and why is that important? Is it all up to us, or do others play a part? In Today’s episode, Jez is joined by Danette Fenton-Menzies (Director of Learning), Grahame Gerstenberg (CEO) and John Scollen (Director, Programs) to break this topic down from all angles.

Episode 76 - Rediscovering Your Curiosity

Do you know what type of curiosity you like? Did you used to be curious, but now struggle?In this episode, Danette, Kanika and Jez all talk about the things they find curious, what they do to become curious, and they also talk about the Wizard of Oz, and other science experiments about curiosity.

     

    Episode 75 - Improving Communication in Lockdown

    Are you feeling like you aren’t being heard? Are you finding it hard to find the right words to say what you need to say? In today’s bonus Thursday afternoon episode, Danette and Grahame discuss how you can better get your point across to those around you in this time. 

    Episode 74 - Ways to Handle Stress and Resilience

    Do you struggle to find ways to handle stress and resilience? Well, in this super Spotify Greenroom Danette, Jez, Grahame, John, Kanika, and special guests all discuss the Pandemic Blahs, and how to deal wth them. As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message.

    Episode 73 - Navigating Lockdown (Bonus Episode)

    Are you currently in a lockdown? Are you finding it is affecting you? In this podcast, taken from our free webinars that we are running on Thursdays at 12:30 AEST, Danette talks about some ways to Navigate lockdown.

       

      Episode 72 - Navigating the Pandemic Blahs

      Are you feeling a bit down this week, or even this year? Are you finding life a little colourless? Well, in this super Spotify Greenroom, Danette, Jez, Grahame, and John all discuss the Pandemic Blahs, and how to deal wth them. As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message.

      Episode 71 - Increasing Your Presence

      Do you want to find yourself more present in day-to-day life? Are you looking to get out of your head. In today’s episode, Danette, Grahame, and Jez all talk about increasing your presence.

      Episode 70 - The Upside of Failure

      Are you finding that you fear failure (or success)? In today’s episode, Danette, Grahame, Jez and guest Leo all talk about what failure holds us back from, and what it can bring into our lives.

       

      Episode 69 - How to Motivate Your Team (Greenroom)

      Do you wish you could be a better motivator? Do you feel like you or your team are no where near their potential. In this episode, Danette, Grahame, Jez and special guest Leo all discuss this, from building your company to be motivated, to being a great, motivating presence, and getting the most out of your team.

      Episode 68 - The Power of Curiosity

      Are you finding yourself stagnant or run down? Do you struggle to feel motivated? In today’s episode, recorded on Spotify Greenroom, Danette Fenton-Menzies; our Director of Learning, Grahame Gerstenberg; our CEO, and Jez F.M; our media manager, all talk about the power of curiosity, and how they each approach it and use it to thrive in their own ways.

      Episode 67 - Improving How You Give Feedback

       Do you find it hard to give great feedback, or give critiques in a positive way? Do you find yourself often having to explain again and again your issues? In this webinar, Danette covers one of the most important skills of a great leader; giving feedback. Learn strategies that can help you prepare for and deliver feedback in a way that works, more of the time.

         

           

          Episode 66 - Powerful Coaching Questions

          Are you interested in either getting a coach, or becoming one yourself? In this episode, Danette talks about some important things to think about when coaching, picking a coach, or just good questions to ask yourself.

          Episode 65 - Building Your Strategic Thinking Skills

          Do you want some quick and easy tips to increase your strategic thinking? Do you want your business to become more adaptable? In today’s episode, Danette runs through not only tips that she uses to increase her strategic thinking, but also how Magical Learning stays so adaptable.

          Episode 64 - What I Wish I Had Known When I was Young

          Today’ we were testing out Spotify’s new app “Spotify Greenroom”, which allows podcasters to connect with their audience live on a podcast. In today’s chat Danette, Jez and a guest Samir all discuss “What they wish they had known when they were younger. Follow us on social media to join in our next Spotify Greenroom Recording.

             

            Episode 63 - Building Your Adaptability Quotient (AQ) Skills

            Are you struggling to keep up with the ever changing world? Are you looking for skills to keep you adaptable? In today’s episode, Danette gives you some great skills to remain adaptable and ready for the future, for both your work, and life!

            Episode 62 - Building a Great Culture

            Do you want your business to be a pleasure to come to? Do you want your team to feel like family? In today’s episode, Danette talks about some things to do to make your team culture amazing, which has a host of benefits.

            Episode 61 - Interview Techniques to Step Up and Stand Out

            Do you want to nail that interview for a new job? Do you want to be memorable in all the right ways? In today’s episode, Danette covers some great ways to make sure that you stand out in that interview, and give yourself the best chance possible!

             

            Episode 60 - The Stories the Numbers Tell

            Do you struggle with numbers? Do you find that the moment you see financial documents you freeze? In this podcast, Danette gives you a short snippet of one of our most popular courses at the moment “The Stories the Numbers Tell”. Look on our website to book it in for your team today here.

             

            Episode 59 - Intelligent Leadership

            Do you want become an intelligent leader? Do you find yourself struggling to command when you should? In this mini-webinar, Danette utilises ideas expressed by John Mattone and others to give you great ideas on how to be an intelligent leader.

            Episode 58 - Want to Achieve More?

            Do you want some easy tips and tricks to do more in your day? Do you want to be able to be more efficient at finding time for the things you love? In today’s episode, Danette gives you some great tips on how to spend your time in a way that makes you better.

               

              Episode 57 - Building Your Problem-Solving Skills (Masterclass)

              Having good problem solving skills is crucial in your professional and personal life.  In this masterclass we will cover:  Why it is important to build your problem-solving skills, the steps to problem-solving, strategies and techniques for problem-solving, and one action that will help you to continuously improve your problem-solving skills

              Episode 56 - Cleaning Up Your Stinking Thinking

              Are you struggling with bad habits and bad thoughts? Do you find that you need to expand your thinking? In this episode, Grahame talks about ways to clean up your thinking, and some techniques you can use to better your mindset. As mentioned in the podcast, you can check out the blog post that inspired this podcast here.

              Episode 55 - Improving Your Presentation Skills (Webinar)

              Do you want to feel more confident every time you give a presentation or speech? Do you want some tips on how to structure a more engaging presentation… how to carry yourself more confidently, to build vocal strength and depth? This Legacy Webinar is presented by our CEO Grahame Gerstenberg, and involves plenty of tips and research to help you deliver your best presentations.

                Episode 54 - Public Speaking with Confidence (with Jez F.M)

                Do you have a fear that you may not be the best public speaker? Are you afraid you’ll get up there and forget everything you know? Well, never fear! In this episode, Danette is joined by Jez F.M, a stand up comedian and her son. They talk about why neither of them gets nervous before speaking, and some tips to become better and more calm on stage.

                 

                Episode 53 - Taking Perspective

                Do you find that people may take what you say in the wrong way? Are you strug