Phone Calls With Clever People

Bec Brown on why investing in your professional personal brand is the most important part of your career

We're Talking Brand.

Joining me today is the founder of 'The Comms Department' and newly published author Bec Brown. Bec has been working as a professional communicator for over 20 years with some of Australia’s biggest and best-known media, entertainment, travel and lifestyle brands. 

She recently told me that "your professional personal brand is the most important part of your career you'll ever invest in", and I tend to agree. I give her a call to explore not just 'why we should' but also 'how we can'. 

Follow Bec on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/becbrowncommunications/ and visit http://www.thecommsdepartment.com.au/ to learn more about her amazing work and new book "You've Got This"

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/

 

Mykel Dixon on unleashing the dangerous possibility of everyday creativity and making magic at work

We're Talking Creativity.

My guest is the extremely talented and creative author Mykel Dixon. And he believes that “Creativity is now the strongest economic currency.”

I recently read his book ‘Everyday Creative -  A Dangerous Guide for Making Magic at Work’ and with a title like that couldn’t resist giving him a call to find out how to tap into that magic. I should warn you up front that this conversation gets a little dangerous so listen at your own risk.

Follow Mykel on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mykeldixon/ and visit https://www.mykeldixon.com/ to learn more about his amazing work and book.

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/

 

Lockie Cooke on checking in, mental health and the importance of meaningful conversations.

We're talking about checking in.

*Content Warning - This episode references themes relating to mental health*

This special episode coincides with RUOK Day in Australia. RUOK Day is a day that people are encouraged to meaningfully connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life. 

I thought there couldn’t be a more appropriate time to have this conversation.

My guest is Lockie Cooke, and he recently told me that checking in isn’t just about reaching out in tough times but about creating consistent two way conversations.

Lockie currently heads up iYarn, which is a new health and wellbeing software platform. iYarn facilitates safe spaces and creates a conversation canvas for people to come together to have meaningful conversations

I give him a call to explore how we can have better conversations when we check in.

Follow Lockie on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lockiecooke/ and visit https://iyarn.com/ to learn more about the iYarn platform.

Visit https://www.ruok.org.au/ to learn more about RUOK Day

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/

 

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Melissa Browne on why budgets don't work and why that matters for leaders

We're Talking budgets.

But it’s probably not the type of conversation you’re imagining.

My guest is bestselling author Melissa Browne and she believes Budgets don’t work. In fact she wrote a book and made it the title.

She believes that when it comes to saving and spending money we’re not all the same and yet for a long time financial advice likes to treat us as though we are. 

So if budgeting isn’t the solution to our finances. What is? And why does it matter in leadership? I give Melissa a call to find out. 

 

Follow Melissa on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-browne-5262b020/ and visit https://www.melissabrowne.com.au/ to learn more about her amazing work

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/

 

Dermot Crowley on how to leverage the power of urgency to avoid burnout and increase productivity

We’re having a conversation about Urgency.

Today’s guest is Dermot Crowley and he says that "Urgency" is something that we need more of. But it might not be the kind of urgency you're thinking of.

Dermot is a bestselling author with a number of books including “Smart Work and Smart Teams” and he has a new book out called “Urgent - Strategies to Control Urgency, Reduce Stress and Increase Productivity”

Today I give Dermot a call to find out how we can leverage the power of urgency to avoid burnout and increase productivity. 

Connect with Dermot on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dermotcrowley/ or visit http://adaptproductivity.com.au/ 

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/

 

Col. Tracy Michael on understanding yourself to invest in your organisations best asset…its people

We're Talking investment.

Not property or shares, but leadership investment in your organisations best asset…its people.

My guest is Colonel Tracy Michael recently told me that "before you can invest in others you need to take time to better understand yourself".

I give him a call to unpack what this has looked like in his life and discover how the lessons can apply to ours.

 

Connect with Tracy on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-michael-fache-fort-meade-medical-department-activity-1764a53a/

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/

 

Acknowledgement of Country

Wominjeka.

I understand that this podcast is shared on a digital platform. And at the same time, it is also recorded in Melbourne on the lands of First Nation Peoples. So in the spirit of reconciliation, I wanted to include this additional recording and acknowledge the Wurundjeri People and the Boon Wurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the land I am speaking from. I want to recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture and pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Col Fink on how to create truly engaging learning experiences for clients and staff

We’re talking engagement. My clever guest Col Fink recently told me that "no matter what attracted someone to your team, it's growth that makes them stay." I give him a call to learn more about how we can create truly engaging learning experiences for clients and staff.

 

Learn more about Col Fink at https://colfink.com/

Connect with Col on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/colfink/

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/

Janine Garner on how to be brilliant and lead a life of influence

We're talking about how to be brilliant in life and leadership. In her brand new book 'Be Brilliant – How to Lead a Life of Influence' bestselling author and today’s guest Janine Garner boldly declares "you have everything you need to be brilliant if you choose it". I give her a call to unpack some of the barriers that get in the way of that choice and what we can do to step out and own our own spotlight. 

 

Learn more about Janine Garner at https://janinegarner.com.au/

Connect with Janine on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/janinegarner/

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/

Emma McQueen on the three factors to help you find your magic at work or in business

We’re having a conversation about magic. Not the kind you'll find at hogwarts but the kind that today’s guest Emma McQueen tells me you find "at the intersection of Mindset, Motivation and Mojo". I recently read Emma's new book 'Go-getter' and wanted to give her a call to unpack what this kind of magic all about.

 

Learn more about Emma McQueen at https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/

Connect with Emma on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmamcqueen/

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/

Fiona Robertson on a new definition of organisational culture and how to change it to enhance results.

We’re talking all things culture. Today’s guest is my friend and author Fiona Robertson. While many leaders know culture is the defining factor in performance, Fiona told me recently that “many still aren't sure how to identify or change it.” I give Fiona a call to explore her definition of culture and how it can help us to enhance results and create thriving organisations and teams.  

 

Learn more about Fiona Robertson at https://fionarobertson.com/

Connect with Fiona on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionarobertson-culture/

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/

Paul Matthews on how leadership conversations can power up engagement, results and trust

We are having a conversation on conversations. Paul Matthews is the author of an upcoming book called 'SWITCH: from telling, to powerful conversations' told me recently that "conversations are like rocket fuel for leaders. They build trust and are a catalyst for change, growth and innovation". I give him a call to pick his brain on what it looks like to do leadership conversations well. 

 

Learn more about Paul Matthews at https://paulmatthews.com.au/

Connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecommscoach/

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/