Best Jan & Michelle Terkelsen Podcasts (2024)

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The Biggest Mistakes New Managers Make and How to Avoid Them 18:01

2d ago18:01

18:01

Anyone new to a management position is bound to make mistakes. Some of these mistakes will be unique to a particular position, and may even be unavoidable. But many mistakes that first-time managers make are pretty common, and can be avoided. In this episode we discuss the most common first-time manager mistakes we’ve seen in the past 25 plus years…

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Stepping Up from Individual Contributor to New Manager/Leader 15:01

30d ago15:01

15:01

Making the transition from individual contributor to manager is about more than just taking on more responsibilities. It literally requires a shift in how you think about your work, the people you work with, and yourself. In this episode, we lay out eight paradigm shifts that are essential for you to perform at your best and to bring out the best i…

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How to Get More Value Out of Your MBTI 20:26

2M ago20:26

20:26

The Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) has been our favourite personality profiling tool since we first became accredited facilitators more than 20 years ago. Other profiling tools have come and gone as ‘flavour of the month’ over the years, many of which are simplified versions of the MBTI, but the MBTI itself is the tool we are most often asked t…

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The Power of the Change Curve with John Fisher 49:42

3M ago49:42

49:42

For many years now, we’ve been using the Change Curve model, created by John Fisher, a constructivist, psychologist, and coach. It’s a powerful tool for helping people navigate the different stages of organisational change. We were thrilled to be able to speak with John directly on the podcast and to discuss the application of the Change Curve in l…

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Growing a Nationwide Business: Ian Perkins' Journey with Lawlab 13:42

4M ago13:42

13:42

In 2014 we began working with Ian Perkins, CEO of lawlab, which, at the time, was a small and growing conveyancing firm. We’ve worked with him every year since, and have helped him expand the business to 50 staff nationwide. Ian was kind enough to jump on a call with me to discuss their growth, and the role People Leaders has had in building his te…

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Elevating Team Engagement and Performance for Small to Medium Businesses 18:58

5M ago18:58

18:58

Our focus for this year for our content is going to be small and medium sized organisations (SMEs), specifically, how to create high-performing teams. We're also creating programs that cater for SMEs. Watch this space for details... There is a very different dynamic for small and medium businesses than there is with larger organisations, particular…

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Aligning Health for Optimal Performance and Wellbeing with Jo Formosa 25:41

10M ago25:41

25:41

Have you ever wondered why we often do things that we know aren't good for our health? Today’s episode with Jo Formosa, a natural medicine specialist, will definitely pique your interest. A seasoned expert in Ayurveda, accupuncture, Chinese medicine, remedial massage, and Neuro Strategies, Jo takes us on her captivating journey into natural medicin…

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Navigating High-Stakes Leadership: Stress Management Techniques and Building Effective Teams with Nicole Monteforte 34:30

11M ago34:30

34:30

Do you ever feel the weight of achievement becoming just too heavy? Are you losing yourself in the race towards success? In our latest episode, we had the privilege of picking the brain of Nicole Monteforte, a seasoned leader and CEO, who has successfully navigated the high-pressure terrain of managing teams in the thousands and has lived to tell t…

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Delegate Your Way To Better Leadership 16:53

11M ago16:53

16:53

Today’s topic of choice is one we have found people leaders really struggle with, and can really open up so many opportunities for them: delegation. In coaching or workshops, we often hear managers say, "Yes, but I'm so busy, surely I can't push any more work down on to the people that report to me." Our answer is simply, “Ask, you might be surpris…

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Amos Szeps - Executive Coach 27:14

1y ago27:14

27:14

It’s always interesting chatting with other professionals in our field and this discussion with Amos Szeps is no different. I learned some new turns of phrase that I know I’ll be using more in the future. Phrases such as: Empathy with edge; Disagree quickly but not personally; Choose meaningful problems and more. With 20 years of experience in lead…

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Jenna Holloway - Releasing Limiting Beliefs to Unleash Leadership Potential 31:49

1y ago31:49

31:49

Leaders often have good intentions and great ideas, even great visions, for themselves but often they don’t succeed in bringing those intentions to fruition. This is not exclusive to leaders of course, but the result of a leader falling short of their potential, is that their team can often be affected as well. In this interview, with Jenna Hollowa…

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Journaling to Develop Your Leadership Skills 18:38

1y ago18:38

18:38

One of the qualities that separates leaders from managers is self awareness. A manager with low levels of self awareness is unlikely to bring out the best in themselves, let alone their team. Whereas a leader with high levels of self awareness, is going to naturally develop the skills needed to bring out the best in the people working with them. Th…

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The People Leaders Toolkit App is Live! 8:45

1y ago8:45

8:45

We’re always looking for new ways to provide resources to leaders and are excited to share with you that the People Leaders Toolkit app is now live. Available on Apple and Android (and usable on desktop computers also), the toolkit is designed as a hip-pocket resource to help leaders with the challenges they face on a daily basis. We’ve got five to…

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How to Identify and Support Potential Leaders in Your Team 15:21

1y ago15:21

15:21

One of the biggest mistakes we see in the leadership field is promoting someone above their natural level of leadership. For example, someone who is an outstanding performer on your sales team, might not necessarily excel as a sales manager. Yet many organisations promote based on technical performance rather than their people leadership potential.…

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The Year of the New and Emerging Leader 17:24

1+ y ago17:24

17:24

New and emerging leaders are usually given the short straw when it comes to leadership development and training. They’re often thrust into a role based on technical achievement and/or attitude and aren’t given much in the way of training in people leadership. This is a huge mistake, because these are the people on the front line, the interface betw…

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Team-Based Planning for New and Emerging Leaders 34:01

1+ y ago34:01

34:01

New leaders have a tough job. Not only do they have the technical aspects of their role to master, but they also have to master the craft of leading people. One of the biggest mistakes we see organisations make when promoting someone from an operational to a leadership role, is that they don’t give them sufficient training in planning. They are so …

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Lyndal Hughes - Building Purpose-Driven Organisations 29:00

1+ y ago29:00

29:00

Purpose-driven organisations are more than just ‘nice places to work.’ They also tend to have higher market share and grow three times faster than organisations that are not purpose-driven. In this podcast Jan had a lively discussion with Lyndal Hughes, Managing Director of Q5 Australia, a consultancy that helps organisations ‘make change stick.’ L…

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A Leader’s Framework to Help Shape 2023 22:02

1+ y ago22:02

22:02

For leaders, setting personal and professional goals is common practice, especially at the beginning of the year, but, regrettably, not everyone gets to tick them off as done by the end of the year. There are two reasons for this: 1) because they don’t do a thorough review of the prior year before setting the goals, and 2) they get caught up in cre…

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Integrating People, Processes and Technology With Hardik Parekh and Adrian 35:01

1+ y ago35:01

35:01

Hardik Parekh, CEO and founder of Searce, believes that the potential of people, processes and technology working together has the ability to change the world. He is passionate about working with people who share this belief, and who have a desire to make work and life better. In this conversation, Hardik and Adrian Chu, country manager of Australi…

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Dr John Demartini on Leadership, Motivation and the Science Behind Distraction 38:29

1+ y ago38:29

38:29

Leadership is grounded in understanding human behaviour, and few people understand human behaviour quite like the tireless Dr John Demartini. With 40 books under his belt and another ten on the way, Dr Demartini has studied human behaviour through the lens of almost all the great philosophers and teachers to come up with a contemporary approach tha…

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Case Study: Why Use the ‘Above the Line, Below the Line’ Leadership Tool? 28:02

2y ago28:02

28:02

One of our most popular downloadable leadership tools, Above the Line, Below the Line, is a must in any manager’s or organisation’s toolkit. The accountability framework can be used by teams and organisations to foster clear and cohesive ways of working. The premise of the tool is that there are ‘above the line’ ways of operating, which are usually…

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5 Biggest Mistakes People Leaders Make in a New Job Role and How to Avoid Them 15:08

2y ago15:08

15:08

When you start a new job role as a people leader, it can be difficult to know where to start. Many of us go in wanting to prove our worth as soon as possible but end up underperforming in the long run. That’s just one of the biggest mistakes people make in a new job role. There will always be challenges but it’s how you navigate them that’s importa…

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Two Key Questions To Ask Yourself 4:40

2+ y ago4:40

4:40

In this short and sweet bonus episode Jan and Michelle pose two key questions to ask yourself and reflect on: How do you want to communicate? What impact do you want to have? ===== Useful Links: Explore our brand new Above-the-Line Leaders' Toolkit - https://peopleleaders.com.au/above-the-line-thinking/ Join our next Leadership Essentials Program -…

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Diversity in the Workplace with Arthur Woods 33:34

2+ y ago33:34

33:34

We are all naturally biased when we make decisions, so it’s vitally important to set up procedures in the workplace that minimise their effect. On this episode we speak to Arthur Woods: a social entrepreneur, bestselling author and champion of equality in the workplace. Arthur is the co-founder of Mathison: a venture-backed tech platform that enabl…

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Mental First Aid with Sophie Aghdami 27:05

2+ y ago27:05

27:05

One in five Australians are challenged with their mental health. Pretty much every leader is going to have to guide people who are suffering, and yet historically, the focus of leadership and management has been on professional performance rather than state of mind. Our guest this week, Sophie Aghdami, has been through her own mental battles and co…

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Above-the-Line Below-the-Line Thinking 8:49

2+ y ago8:49

8:49

Many, many years ago we read ‘Walking the Talk,’ a book by Carolyn Taylor, which was our first introduction to the concept of above-the-line and below-the-line thinking. Since that time we’ve incorporated the principles of this style of thinking into almost everything that we do. We built the model into many of our programs and have done countless …

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The Changing Style of Leadership In a Modern Age, With Dr Ben Ritter 34:53

2+ y ago34:53

34:53

The agile work environments of today pose a big challenge… are leaders really leaders anymore? Our esteemed guest, Dr Ben Ritter, has noticed a trend of leaders not feeling like they deserve to be there. The speed with which leaders can rise to the top, mobile/remote working and the fluidity of organisational structures have all contributed to a to…

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Love Them or Lose Them with Beverly Kaye 32:29

2+ y ago32:29

32:29

What a pleasure it was to speak to a genuine thought leader on the latest People Leaders podcast. Beverly Kaye is an internationally renowned expert in career development, employee engagement and employee retention. She’s written multiple books (the last one sold over 800,000 copies) and, just for good measure, she has received a Lifetime Achieveme…

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Be More Wrong - How This Can Help Your Leadership Interview with Colin Hunter 34:59

2+ y ago34:59

34:59

We all experience insecurities at some point in our lives. Some people suffer from insecurities such as social anxiety, nervousness, past traumas, recent experiences of failure or rejection, loneliness, negative beliefs about yourself, perfectionism, and so on. These insecurities can have a huge impact on your life, relationships, personality, and …

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion With Robin Rosenberg 34:44

3y ago34:44

34:44

Promoting and maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion in a hybrid environment is challenging for leaders, especially during this time of COVID-19. To find ways out of this issue, we have Robin Rosenberg to discuss and share some tips on how to promote and maintain diversity, equity, and inclusion in an organisation. She is CEO and Founder of L…

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How To Literally Find Your Voice And Become A Great Leader, With Melanie Weller 33:07

3y ago33:07

33:07

In this episode we speak to the inspirational Melanie Weller: a professional voice coach who can tell you exactly what you need to do to project yourself in the best possible way. Melanie works with voice professionals and non-voice professionals alike. Whoever you are, you’re going to need this advice!Her clinical specialty is the vagus nerve, so …

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Using Algorithms for Better Recruitment, with Michael Yinger 38:05

3y ago38:05

38:05

Recruitment is one of the biggest headaches in business, but it really doesn’t need to be. We speak to CEO and co-founder of Resume Sieve, Michael Yinger, about how you can automate the recruitment process and get really clever with the algorithms. Once you’ve got the right tools, as Michael says, you can “take the drudgery out of the recruitment p…

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Leading Together with Susan Basterfield and Travis Marsh 31:47

3y ago31:47

31:47

We absolutely love it when people take a deep dive into the art of leadership. Susan Basterfield and Travis Marsh have certainly done that as co-authors of an inspiring new book called ‘Lead Together’. They’ve done some extensive research into many aspects of leadership, most notably the transformative power of ‘empathetic leadership’, and why lead…

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The Johari Window - Developing Your People Leader Toolkit 14:24

3y ago14:24

14:24

As a people leader it’s useful to have a strong toolkit of good frameworks; shortcuts for certain ways of operating. We get a lot of feedback from people about the resources we share and how helpful they are, so we’re sharing a new one with you: the Johari Window. Episode Highlights: When was it developed, who developed it and what actually is the …

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Key Shifts In Leadership 2021 19:19

3y ago19:19

19:19

Crazy is the new busy! We’ve been working with leaders in business for well over twenty years and the common mantra to date has always been, “I’m busy, really busy,” or variations on that theme. Since the beginning of last year though, that mantra has changed, “Things are crazy, really crazy!” No points for guessing what’s brought that about... A l…

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How To Master Your Own Wellness, With Jamie Shapiro 22:45

3y ago22:45

22:45

We speak to a truly inspirational lady on this episode of People Leaders. Jamie Shapiro is an executive leadership coach with a refreshingly holistic take on business. She’s also a bestselling author, former triathlete, certified nutritionist and CEO of her own company, Connected EC. You’ll hear plenty of easy-to-understand tips for how to cultivat…

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Top Leadership Hacks, with Dave McKeown 27:34

3+ y ago27:34

27:34

On the show this week we hear some great advice from Dave McKeown: the energetic and charismatic founder of Outfield Leadership. Dave explains how to make strategic planning a part of every working day, and what leaders can do to empower their staff to buy into the wider company vision. Dave really knows what he’s talking about. As a business growt…

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How To Be The Leader You Always Wanted To Be, With Amber Hurdle 33:36

3+ y ago33:36

33:36

By the end of this episode you’re going to have some great tools to sharpen yourself up as a leader. Our guest Amber Hurdle specialises in helping leaders define their position and value to maximise results. Amber is CEO of Amber Hurdle Consulting, a multi-award winning talent organisational firm that works with international celebrities and Fortun…

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How to Deal With Death in the Workplace With Zenith Virago 33:56

3+ y ago33:56

33:56

Bereavement is uncomfortable in any situation and the workplace especially. We had an incredibly moving conversation on the podcast with Zenith Virago, a ‘deathwalker’, marriage celebrant, consultant, educator, speaker, facilitator and author. Most of us never think of how to deal with bereavement until it actually happens, but half an hour with Ze…

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Pillars of Communication: Develop Your Confidence, Self-Promote, and Sell - Interview with Bill Kurzeja 26:15

3+ y ago26:15

26:15

In this episode of the People Leaders Podcast, we talk about useful strategies on how to build and develop confidence, tips on self-promoting and selling - without it feeling awkward, and different ways to improve communication. We invited Bill Kurzeja, the owner and founder of Professional Success South, a sales training and business consulting fi…

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End Of Year Reflection Session Template For You And Your Team 19:23

3+ y ago19:23

19:23

The end of the year is nipping on our heels so for our last offering this year we wanted to share a Reflection Session Template that we’ve been getting great feedback about from clients. Of course any time of the year is a great time to reflect but typically the end of the year, or the beginning of the following year, might be times where you go th…

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Improve your Leadership Culture – Interview with David Shar 32:02

3+ y ago32:02

32:02

It was such a privilege to speak to David Shar on the People Leaders Podcast – he is a truly inspirational man. David is a keynote speaker, trainer and consultant who helps organisations improve their leadership culture and avoid burnout. As leaders we are often focused on troubleshooting the poor performers rather than building the right leadershi…

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Finding The Perfect Candidate For Your Team - Interview With Kathleen Steffey 20:19

3+ y ago20:19

20:19

In this podcast, we interviewed Kathleen Steffey, who started her recruiting firm ‘Naviga’ in 2002. Kathleen has nineteen years of experience as a Chief Talent Officer. She joined us on the People Leaders Podcast to share some wisdom on how to go about recruiting talent to expand your team. Even if you are not in a position where you are hiring tea…

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The Power of Leadership Coaching – Interview with Tony Martignetti 20:25

3+ y ago20:25

20:25

In this episode of the People Leaders Podcast, we interview Tony Martignetti, Chief Inspiration Officer and Founder of Inspired Purpose Coaching. Tony is a leadership coach with a specialty in working with leaders and their teams to navigate through change and unlock their true potential. He is known for supporting leaders by helping them find clar…

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Ryan Berman And The Return On Courage 29:03

3+ y ago29:03

29:03

In this inspiring episode we interview Ryan Berman. Ryan has worked with some of the most influential companies in the world. He has spent the last decade and a half growing his own creative business, but in 2019, he actually fired himself from his last agency to start Courageous, a change consultancy that develops Courage Brands and trains compani…

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7 Deadly Strategies: Our Top Tips To Improve Your Physical, Mental and Emotional Wellbeing 18:38

4y ago18:38

18:38

Has your physical, emotional and mental well being fallen by the wayside during all this change and uncertainty? As a people leader, you need to be your best self so you can lead others. Paying extra attention to your own well being is always a good idea. In this episode, we share our top seven strategies from our Leadership Essentials program that…

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A Time For Change - Navigating The New World Of Business 20:46

4y ago20:46

20:46

We know things aren’t easy right now. We’re all learning how to navigate such dramatic change in business as a result of COVID-19. And a change in our environment means changing the way in which we work. So we’ve created a transition plan to help people leaders and their team embrace the change and move forward post-COVID as a high-performing team …

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Fine Tuning Your Coping Mechanisms And Resilience During Tough Times 12:15

4y ago12:15

12:15

How are you coping with all the change and uncertainty that’s going on at the moment?We’ve all been affected in different ways by Covid-19 and all the restrictions that have come with it, not to mention the disturbed routines. Some are taking it in their stride, while others are struggling, particularly those who’ve been forced into a second round …

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Understanding Different Personalities: The Seven Myths Of Introversion and Extroversion 21:25

4y ago21:25

21:25

In this very special episode — our 100th episode — we’re in myth-busting mode and are taking a look at the common misconceptions of introverted and extroverted personality types. It’s no secret that we’re lovers of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and using it to understand your own and your team’s personality types. There are certain things …

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If Not Now, When? Don’t Put High Performance On Hold... 18:59

4y ago18:59

18:59

We’ve had a lot of mixed responses from clients considering engaging us for leadership and team-building programs since Covid-19 restrictions took hold back in March. All the leaders and organisations we’ve spoken to recognise that the team dynamic and organisational culture have had to adapt to the new ways of working, and that in many ways these …

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