Darren Cox is the school Principal for St Philips Christian school based in Cessnock, New South Wales In his LinkedIn profile, Darren refers to himself as a motivational speaker, educational influencer, and a strategic change manager! He was also in the top 5 for Principal of the year in 2019 Apart from his extensive experience in education, Darren…

I had recently Stephanie Bowman and Reta Clyde as guests on one of the most impactful [and timely!] podcasts in the series to date! HCA Healthcare [www.hcahealtcare.com] was founded in the USA in 1968. They have 280,000 staff with hospital facilities in 20 states. The organisation is committed to the care and improvement of human life. Stephanie Bo…

Kate Selway is the People and Capability Director for Jade Software, based in Christchurch in South Island of New Zealand. Kate has a passion and obvious empathy for people that has been shaped by background in psychology. She has had a successful career in HR (a term she greatly detests), enjoyed various People & Culture (much better than HR) role…

Dr Shaun Ridley is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer for the Australian Institute of Management WA Shaun has been an integral part of AIM WA for 35 years. As a result, he is one of experienced leaders in WA in organisational professional development as well as adult learning. Vitalsmarts ANZ partner with AIM WA as part of our training delivery pla…

It is always a pleasure to connect with Justin Hale Justin is a Master Trainer and Training Designer with VitalSmarts LLC based in Utah He is a very dynamic and upbeat speaker and host of One Productive Minute at VitalSmarts. Justin’s work in promoting the power of productivity on Linkedin is nothing short of highly engaging and very professional. …

By Geoff Flemming

By Geoff Flemming

By Geoff Flemming

I connected with my good friend Caroline White today in a really enjoyable and engaging podcast. Caroline spoke passionately about her extensive 20+ year experience across a range of industries, and explained about the systematic process that she used to equip leaders in creating a high-performance culture and environment: Getting the environment t…

I had great discussion with Terry Terranova who is the Head of Leadership and Capability at Newcrest Mining Company. Newcrest is one of the world’s largest gold mining companies, with mining sites in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and also Africa. Since 2015, Newcrest have been building upon their ‘cultural’ safety program with one primary …

A great chat today with author, speaker and Vitalsmarts leader David Maxfield. David has been conducting social science research for more than 30 years, focusing on human behaviour and what shapes the written and unwritten rules around what employees do every day We talked about the research document “Why You Can’t Kill a Bad Habit With a Magic Bul…

This podcast is all about how to take two days of learning and transform it into 12 months of ‘speak up’ skills being utilised by your leaders, managers and their teams every day within your organisation Carolyn Hawe is the learning and Development Adviser from Wellington City Council. Carolyn and her team have recently incorporated a comprehensive…

The power of stories – the ones you tell yourself – and how these get in the way of what you really want! Justin and I share the types of stories that have gotten in our way – from our own personal experience. As humans we are really good at building stories in our minds about people and situations with very little data. More often than not your st…

This podcast is all about Silence in healthcare – and the adverse impact upon hospitals’ no.1 primary outcome being the quality of patient care and safety. With highly skilled and well-intentioned healthcare staff, the statistics in Australia are still 1 in 10 of every 10 people admitted into hospitals in Australia, 1 comes out somewhere from sligh…

In today's episode we discuss the danger of not speaking up in crucial moments. This often has a costly effect in industries related to mining, oil, gas, power, and transport. With all the improvements in safe work practices over the last 30 years, accidents occur not so much because of a lack of awareness and training, but primarily because of a c…

There are people in life with whom holding a life changing conversation with can be more difficult than dodging trucks on the freeway! Learn about life changing conversations, based upon VitalSmarts global research. These are the conversations that we find almost insurmountable for fear and dread of the consequences! When these conversations don’t …

Become a Master at creating permanent and lasting behaviour change. Learn about the globally proven ‘Influencer’ principles to influence behaviours change that seems impossible. You’ll understand how global leaders have managed against impossible odds to manage change initiatives that have sometimes resounded globally. Inside this episode you’ll le…

Learn the globally proven ‘Crucial Accountability’ skills and principles to confidently manage performance and accountability. Inside this episode you’ll learn Why performance conversations go off track and become emotional. The proven 30 second process to start strong and avoid emotion. How to talk about a performance problem with the person think…

‘Speak Up’ Skills Mastery. Become a Tough Conversations Expert Learn globally proven skills and principles to speak up confidently in even the toughest situations. Inside this episode you’ll learn How to make and keep conversations safe Simply hold others accountable without stress Learn the proven STATE framework for structuring tough conversation…

From Dave Angel: Distracted people don’t impact others — at least not positively. It’s time to put distractions aside and be present. Here’s why... Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From Dave Angel: We’re affected by our interactions with others — for good or bad. When we intentionally choose to uphold our values, those interactions are much more likely to be positive. Here’s why... Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From Dave Angel: We usually know if someone is being genuine or not. If they’re not, we dismiss them, giving little value to what they say and do. If they are, they hold the potential to dramatically impact our lives. Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From Dave Angel: Our interactions with people cause us to think about the world differently. When these interactions cause us to change our lives, that’s a moment of impact. Here’s how to recognise them in everyday life... Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From Kevin Brown: Most people struggle with motivation, but it’s not the only reason we fail to meet our goals. There are six sources of influence — and not all are working to our advantage. What are you missing? Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From Justin Hale: If you’re stuck in an ongoing problem, maybe you’re failing to recognise a conversation you need to have. Here’s how to generate the dialogue that will solve your issue. Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From Justin Hale: Many people are reluctant to speak up when they see a problem, or they speak up so harshly they make the issue worse. These behaviours creep into our organisations, destroying our culture, relationships, and productivity from the inside out. Here’s how... Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change…

From Justin Hale: All of us are stuck somewhere in our lives — personally or professionally — and we’re not getting the results we want. What moves us beyond the dilemma is the ability to hold an effective conversation. Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From Stacy Nelson: Organisations don’t behave, people do. To find a real, effective solution to your long-time problem, look at who’s involved and consider why they’re really acting that way. Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From Stacy Nelson: Conflicts are not the fault of one person. It takes interaction to create a real confrontation. Here’s how you might be contributing to the problem. Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From Stacy Nelson: The amygdala is a part of the brain that stimulates an impulsive response. In a dangerous situation, it can save our lives. In a confrontation or moment of accountability, it can ruin the relationship. Here’s what to do about it: Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From Cricket Buchler: Some of the behaviours we’ve been taught our entire lives are the exact behaviours that keep us from healthy conversations. Are you working towards goals that seem right, but are actually compromising your results? Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From Cricket Buchler: Silence and violence aren’t personal flaws — they’re a result of biology. Here’s how to navigate your natural reactions to get the results you need... Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From Cricket Buchler: In tough conversations, we often shut down or get angry — neither of which produces the results we actually need. Here’s a different approach... Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From Sharon Lovoy: Learning how to have tough conversations isn’t easy … but it is simple. Even kids can learn. Teach your children these skills and see the difference it makes. Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From Sharon Lovoy: Wish you had learned crucial conversation skills earlier in life? Your kids will too. It’s never too early to start teaching kids how to have tough talks. Here’s how it worked for me: Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

Travis Chambers is the founder of Chamber Media — an agency that creates scalable social videos. They’re responsible for some of the biggest viral videos on YouTube. In this episode, you’ll learn... Travis’s best tips for writing great content on Linkedin and why he prefers it to any other social network. How Travis went from having no personal bra…

From Sharon Lovoy: Crucial conversations are worth it — no matter how much time has passed. Whether you’re learning these skills early in life, or it’s taken much longer, it’s never too late to have a crucial conversation. Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From Sharon Lovoy: You haven’t missed your opportunity for confronting the issues you need to face. No matter how long a harmful behaviour or dysfunctional relationship has been happening, there’s still hope for change. Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From Joseph Grenny: The first 30 seconds of a tough conversation determines its potential. If we can do 2 things right from the start, our likelihood of success skyrockets. Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From Joseph Grenny: When we lie to keep friends, we ruin our relationships. Making progress at work & home starts with the truth. Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From Joseph Grenny: There’s nothing wrong with having problems with other people. The challenge is how you handle them. Here’s how to proceed in a healthy, helpful way... Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From Joseph Grenny: How do we face tough issues? How can we confront problems in a way where the other person listens? You have to make it safe. Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

Philip Rykwalder is one of the top cavers in the United States. He’s also the owner of Southern States Properties. In less than 2 years, Philip has gone from knowing nothing about real estate to owning over 30 rental houses and buying a new rental house each week. In this episode, you’ll learn... How Philip trains his team in 5 minutes a week Exact…

From David Maxfield: Real motivation doesn’t come from money — it comes from what we do with money. To increase motivation, here’s how to connect money to the things that matter most. Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From David Maxfield: If you’re looking to increase workplace engagement, ask yourself these two questions to see how you’re socially motivating your employees. If they’re not socially motivated, you’re missing out on a key source of influence. Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From David Maxfield: When we don’t enjoy something or see growth because of it, it’s hard for us to be engaged in our work. If you or your employees need motivation, take a look at the tasks at hand and the potential for personal development. Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From Amy Daly-Donovan: When you lead a group, balancing the roles of facilitator, group, & content is tough. When you focus too much on one area to the exclusion of another, you likely fall into one of these three facilitation pitfalls. Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From Amy Daly-Donovan: To best create positive learning environments, we don’t necessarily have to learn new things — we just have to remember the key players involved and recognise their role in the learning experience. Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From David Maxfield: We all work for money, but that’s not the only reason. These four valued outcomes beyond pay drive us to do our best and really engage in our work! Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change

From David Maxfield: Everybody misses work sometimes, but if the excuses start multiplying, you likely have a problem with employee engagement. Learn more at vitalsmarts.com.au/change