Moving for work is becoming more and more popular. What is the best way to approach that scenario? What are some things that might trip you up if you are new to it? On today's podcast, we are joined by Osman Mah. Osman is a coach and multicultural leadership expert, who has also emigrated to Australia. He breaks down his journey, as well as how to feel comfortable with a new lifestyle and business culture. He also breaks down some of his philosophies for life. For more on Osman: https://www.link...
Sep 22, 2023•42 min
We all know that self-care is important, but what is radical self-care? How does stopping to look after ourselves make us actually even more effective and efficient? In today's podcast, we are joined by Mark Butler. Mark is an accredited clinical psychotherapist with 25 years corporate experience and 15 years’ clinical experience in the field with a focus on workplace burnout, stress, anxiety and related unhealthy coping behaviours. We chat about how to look after yourself, how he would change t...
Sep 15, 2023•38 min
How powerful is connection, and what can Tech's obsession with it mean for who we are as people? In today's podcast, the team breaks down just how important it is, why big tech companies keep trying to innovate in the connection space, and what all of that means for us as human beings. On today’s Podcast: Jez F.M, John Scollen, Grahame Gerstenberg, Allegra Fenton-Menzies All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay ou...
Sep 08, 2023•33 min
Do you want to start your own business? Do you wonder what you may not know, and how that could affect you in this endeavour? In today's podcast, we talk to the team about their thoughts, with Danette and Grahame both running Magical learning for almost 25 years, and John who has just started his own business. They break down things they wish they had known, what pitfalls you may not see coming, and what to do to encourage people who may just be beginning their own journey. On today’s Podcast: J...
Sep 01, 2023•29 min
How can fiction help us in business? How can we utilise it to become a tool to become better leaders and employees? In today's conversation, we break all that down with Kanika Chopra; Co-Director of the National Young Writer's Festival, founder and editor of More Than Melanin, and our very own social media manager. Kanika share's their story on what fiction means to all of us, how to start out if you aren't sure about fiction, and what writing fiction can do for you. If you want to buy the lates...
Aug 25, 2023•34 min
Why do we have lingering stereotypes about part-time work, when it is something practiced by stakeholders and CEOs? What could we get out of our employees who can't work a full-time job, but are great talent? In today's podcast, we break it all down with Belinda Morgan. Belinda is a flexible work and leadership specialist based in Sydney, Australia. Her career to date has spanned roles as a leadership consultant, organisational coach, management consultant, accountant and tax specialist. Belinda...
Aug 18, 2023•31 min
Enjoy a locally recorded episode of the Magical Learning Podcast, live from Melbourne! The team breaks down the tricky topic of "finding balance'. How do you do it, how do you help others do it, and how can we get more out of life if we do it? Sit back, relax and enjoy this fun episode from the team! On today’s Podcast: Jez F.M, Danette Fenton-Menzies, Grahame Gerstenberg, Kanika Chopra, Allegra Fenton-Menzies All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunna...
Aug 11, 2023•22 min
This week we are back to a classic edition Magical Learning Podcast with no guests and just the team. We take on the subject of Being Bold. We know that fortune favours the bold, but how do we actually drum up the courage to do so? What can you do to be bolder? On today’s Podcast: Jez F.M, Danette Fenton-Menzies, Grahame Gerstenberg, Allen Hunt, John Scollen, Allegra Fenton-Menzies All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, an...
Aug 04, 2023•42 min
Are you struggling to keep up with constantly changing technology and working environment? Do you struggle to stay on top of everything? In today's podcast, we chat to Rowena Millward. Rowena is a global leader in business and personal growth, best-selling author, who also does consulting, training and mentoring. We chat about the best ways to wrap your head around today's working environment, and how to best utilise others to cover more ground. We also discuss ways for you to feel more comforta...
Jul 28, 2023•38 min
Some people become managers because it is the next step in their professional career, but what does it take to become good at that role? Often there is little training and a lot of expectation around being good at managing people, having good insights into how to make good decisions, and many other responsibilities that the person may have no experience in. In today's podcast, we talk to Colin D Ellis; Colin is an award-winning international speaker, four-time best-selling author and a highly so...
Jul 21, 2023•33 min
Do you need fun to motivate you, but struggle to find it at your work? Do you want fun ways to make mundane tasks feel more enjoyable? In today's conversation, we break down how to do all of this and more with our guest Caelan Huntress; speaker, trainer, business coach and author who specialises in playful productivity and hybrid culture. We break down what techniques are great to motivate us, how to tackle it in a hybrid work environment, and how to apply these things outside the work environme...
Jul 14, 2023•26 min
What makes some people interesting, and some people boring? Well, our guest today Penny Terry actually thinks that no one is boring, and it all may have to do with the questions we ask and how we have been trained to respond. Penny is a multi-award-winning podcast creator, producer, and presenter. She has a real knack for turning tough topics into un-turn-off-able listening. She has 10 years of experience working at the ABC as a presenter, and has spent a lot of that time finding amazing stories...
Jul 07, 2023•50 min
Is it realistic to expect people to perform at 100% all of the time? And if not, how do we make it so that we can sustain our energy and set good expectations for ourselves? To answer these questions and a lot more, we are joined by Jess Stuart; International speaker, coach and author of six personal development books specialising in mindset, performance and leadership. With a background in Senior Human Resources roles and a decade working in leadership development. Jess breaks down not only how...
Jun 30, 2023•34 min
Not everyone considers themselves a "creative", but that doesn't mean we all can't be Creative. In today's at home episode, Kanika and Jez both discuss the monthly theme of "Embracing Your Creativity", and talk about how they feel about creativity, how others should be kinder to themselves when being creative, and why creativity is important. On today’s Podcast: Jez F.M, Kanika Chopra All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations,...
Jun 23, 2023•10 min
How can you be in flow more often? How do you get out of your comfort zone so that you can grow more in your life? Today the team talks to Marcel Kuhn; Swiss visionary speaker, author, coach, father, dreamer, and soul surfer who passionately explores the edges of his comfort zone and what it means to create an unthinkable reality through FLOW: Finding Love and Oneness Within. Marcel has spent over a decade immersed in personal development, traveling globally to work with top experts from coaches...
Jun 16, 2023•47 min
How do I take my business to an international level? How can I use global talent and relationships in other countries to grow my business? In today's episode, we talk to Sophie Krantz; who has worked in international economic development at the United Nations, to emerging market expansion at reinsurer Swiss Re, and updating business models in large legacy companies, as an Exponential Organization practitioner. Sophie talks about her journey to becoming someone who was in love with the world outs...
Jun 09, 2023•35 min
Is it ok to bring our personal lives into our work and vice versa? What do workplaces that allow for personal life integration see as benefits? In today's episode, we are joined by Joe Hart, who is a speaker, coach and facilitator with a Master's degree in Organisational Psychology. Joe worked with Gallup before becoming a solo-preneur, and gives amazing insights as to how to get the most out of your employees by letting them bring all of themselves to the workplace. As well as the topic, we tal...
Jun 02, 2023•43 min
Are you a leader that wants your team to feel psychologically safe in your workplace? Do you want to your team to bring the most of themselves to your workplace culture? In today's podcast, we are joined by returning guest and expert Jeremy Khoh to talk about just that. Jeremy talks about the cost of not having a psychologically safe workplace, his own experience and how he turned his style around, and what you can do to have a workplace where employees can bring all of themselves. A bit about J...
May 26, 2023•35 min
How important is the way that you communicate when talking to others? What role does emotion have in communication? In today's at home session, the team breaks down what are the best ways to communicate for impact, and what Jez's background in Stand-Up Comedy, and Kanika's experience teaching kids has taught them. On today’s Podcast: Jez F.M, Kanika Chopra All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to th...
May 19, 2023•9 min
How can you be in the right mindset to be the best team member at work when you are part of multiple teams? How can you as a leader effectively get your employees in the right headspace to be great teammates? In today's episode, the team chats to Keegan Luiters, who has a book called Teamership , which talks about how these questions and more. Keegan talks to us about managing egos, building the structure for the best outcomes, and how to utilise it for remote teams. You can find more about Keeg...
May 12, 2023•50 min
As a leader how do you know when something that was once important to you no longer is helping you or your team? it can be hard when it is something that made you who you are, but times are changing and we all have to learn to adapt. In today's episode, we are joined by Bernie Kelly, who is positively elevating leaders and executive teams and has a great story to tell. He explains how to find things that no longer work, and how to become a more well-rounded leader in the process. You can find mo...
May 05, 2023•37 min
Do you want to mix up how you and your company approach strategic process? Well you have come to the right place! In today's episode, the team chats to Emma Gibbens, who has an amazing journey to where she is today, and has a wealth of experience to draw from to talk about it. She talks about how to appraoch it from both a top-Down and a bottom-up approach and how to better use the insights from people on the ground to make better decisions for the whole company. To find out more about Emma, che...
Apr 28, 2023•47 min
Dr Greg Wells is back as returning guest to talk about his amazing new book: Powerhouse - Protect Your Energy, Optimize Your Health & Supercharge Your Performance. Dr Greg is a Performance Physiologist, 4x Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, and Olympic Commentator We cover everything from how your health affects your power, how to give yourself more energy through science, and how you can learn to best understand your body for your life. If you want to read the book you can find it here: h...
Apr 21, 2023•44 min
Many people want to improve their brand's value, but it seems hard to fully understand what that means. What is my brand? Why is it so hard to convey it? How do I avoid getting lost in the crowd? In today's amazing conversation, we are joined by Brand Integrity expert Natalie Davison, who also is a realtor. Natalie's approach to branding and understanding what your brand can be is a unique and inspired lens that has helped us better understand how we are percieved. Enjoy this amazing chat! Find ...
Apr 14, 2023•46 min
What make a great leader great? How do you get a team that feels safe and secure at your workplace? In today's episode, the team breaks down what the benefits of being a leader that takes responsibility is, and what makes a leader a responsible one. We also share good and bad examples of workplaces and how we felt being in them. And as always we share a few great laughs as well. All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and w...
Apr 07, 2023•24 min
What does Diversity and Inclusion really mean? Is it just about hiring people that don't look like you? In today's monthly theme chat, Jez and Kanika break down the terms and what it really looks like at it's best. It's not just about the hiring of people, it is about seeing the potential in differing opinions and the opportunites of diverse thoughts. It's about understanding how other people from different groups can have different lenses to view things through, and it's about being open to new...
Mar 31, 2023•18 min
Do you feel like you could be doing more for your neurodivergent employees? Do you think you could be better utilising them to the best of their abilities? In today's podcast, we are joined by guest Callum McKirdy, a speaker, podcast host and an expert in harnessing neurodiversity in the workplace. Callum has been diagnosed with both ADHD and Dyslexia, meaning he brings a lived experience to this conversation. Plus he is an absolute joy to talk to. If you want to harness the most out of all your...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr
Our 150th podcast! Thank you for joining us on this amazing ride Today, we have the perfect guest for such an occasion; Rita Cincotta. Rita is an author, speaker, facilitator and executive coach and her focus areas are team and individual performance, leadership development and better ways of working. She also hosts an amazing podcast that you can check out below. The team talks about how to look after yourself as a leader, what not looking after yourself can do, and how to be less stressed. You...
Mar 17, 2023•39 min
Do you feel like you aren't in a groove when it comes to your work? Are you struggling to find how you best work at your job? In today's episode, the team breaks down what they do to get their head in the game, how they found their working style, and how you can find yours too. The team also looks into how to tackle these tough questions, and how to leave you and your employers in the best position. All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wir...
Mar 10, 2023•25 min
Have you ever wanted to quit a new job? Have you ever joined a completely new team and felt totally out of place? In today's bonus episode, the team breaks down how to tackle these tough questions, and how to leave you and your employers in the best position. 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...
Mar 07, 2023•10 min
