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. All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present. As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a mess...
Mar 03, 2023•26 min
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. All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present. As always, if you are having trouble, you can a...
Feb 24, 2023•23 min
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-I9VyqiqqScsdXdUvpeWrqRiVEo...
Feb 17, 2023•35 min
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. All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elde...
Feb 10, 2023•9 min
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. All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present. As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message. Listen to/wa...
Feb 07, 2023•10 min
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 some...
Feb 03, 2023•39 min
Enjoy our thoughts on a quick trip to a glow worm cave in NZ
Jan 27, 2023•57 sec
We are currently away in New Zealand as a family enjoying some R&R. Hope you get to do a bit of the same where you are.
Jan 20, 2023•36 sec
First new episode back fro 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 struggle with the people side of business, this is a great podcast for you. All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present. As alwa...
Jan 13, 2023•18 min
Hey everyone, I hope your 2023 is going well. Today we are just re-releasing one of our favourite episodes, and it is perfect for our first episode of the year. 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 2023. All Magical Lear...
Jan 06, 2023•31 min
Happy New Year! We hope you have had a good break. This week we are re-releasing Dr Kirsten's Podcast as it was algorithmically submerged due to a certain word in the title that has nothing to do with the content of the podcast itself. It was a great chat and the team gets quite personal with this amazing person, so if you missed it the first time, enjoy this one. And she has a new book out that is amazing and you should check it out. In today's podcast, the team is lucky enough to be joined by ...
Dec 30, 2022•57 min
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. All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present. As al...
Dec 23, 2022•33 min
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. All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our re...
Dec 16, 2022•31 min
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 All Magical Learning podcasts a...
Dec 09, 2022•10 min
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 ...
Dec 02, 2022•33 min
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: ...
Nov 25, 2022•44 min
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...
Nov 18, 2022•36 min
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. Felic...
Nov 11, 2022•50 min
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 p...
Nov 04, 2022•57 min
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...
Oct 28, 2022•37 min
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 Recommendation: https://www.acknowledgethis.com.au/ https://open.spotify.com/episode/74v4uzwF8eTUaKo22Wu1Ma?si=xEuYFr-jSx2NZAZRbjN5CQ All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin...
Oct 21, 2022•32 min
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, f...
Oct 14, 2022•42 min
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 look manage your own battery, and how to help others shine. All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri n...
Oct 07, 2022•49 min
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 hel...
Sep 30, 2022•51 min
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 All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to th...
Sep 23, 2022•27 min
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. All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect t...
Sep 16, 2022•30 min
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, ...
Sep 09, 2022•22 min
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 th...
Sep 02, 2022•29 min
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. All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present. As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message. Listen to/watc...
Aug 26, 2022•8 min
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 All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present. As always, if you are having trouble, you...
Aug 19, 2022•25 min
