The Turnaround Mindset Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:46:56 -0400 http://www.theturnaroundmindset.com en-au © 2026 The Turnaround Mindset yes 47941c65-5bba-5895-a5cb-0a7846ddf998 Adam Smith and Phil Slade episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) business, turnaround, valuable, jobkeeper, leadership, ego, bankruptcy, career, transparency, pandemic, insolvency, salvage Adam Smith and Phil Slade https://storage.buzzsprout.com/qzt076y1yh0o98oa4y2mpd1u96jg?.jpg The Turnaround Mindset http://www.theturnaroundmindset.com Unveiling No Bull Sh!t Wisdom - Interview with Martin Moore - Leadership Unfiltered Unveiling No Bull Sh!t Wisdom - Interview with Martin Moore - Leadership Unfiltered Martin Moore (or Marty as he likes to be called) is a no nonsense hard hitting former CEO and strategic advisor whose direct cut through approach has elevated him to become one of the world's most successful leadership podcasters.
A university law school dropout, Marty worked his way up the corporate ladder to hold a series of executive roles in Australia and is the former CEO of multi-billion dollar company, CS Energy. Since leaving the corporate world Marty founded Your CEO Mentor, with his daughter, Emma Green.
Marty is the author of No Bullsh!t Leadership and host of the No Bullsh!t Leadership podcast. He tells us his purpose is to improve the quality of leaders globally through practical, real world leadership content. My observations of this great man would suggest how he is actually improving leaders today is through telling his life stories with honesty and vulnerability. 
A man, whose wisdom comes from many years ankles deep in the corporate trenches, Marty’s No Bullsh!t Leadership podcast is now one of the top leadership podcasts globally, with over 4 million downloads in 150+ countries, and his book debuted at #2 on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list.
A father of two and a proud grandfather, Marty shares his raw experience and advice with Phil and I today which will surely be a treat for our Turnaround Mindset listeners worldwide - Martin G. Moore | Leadership Speaker | No Bullsh!t Leadership (martingmoore.com)
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]]> Martin Moore (or Marty as he likes to be called) is a no nonsense hard hitting former CEO and strategic advisor whose direct cut through approach has elevated him to become one of the world's most successful leadership podcasters.
A university law school dropout, Marty worked his way up the corporate ladder to hold a series of executive roles in Australia and is the former CEO of multi-billion dollar company, CS Energy. Since leaving the corporate world Marty founded Your CEO Mentor, with his daughter, Emma Green.
Marty is the author of No Bullsh!t Leadership and host of the No Bullsh!t Leadership podcast. He tells us his purpose is to improve the quality of leaders globally through practical, real world leadership content. My observations of this great man would suggest how he is actually improving leaders today is through telling his life stories with honesty and vulnerability. 
A man, whose wisdom comes from many years ankles deep in the corporate trenches, Marty’s No Bullsh!t Leadership podcast is now one of the top leadership podcasts globally, with over 4 million downloads in 150+ countries, and his book debuted at #2 on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list.
A father of two and a proud grandfather, Marty shares his raw experience and advice with Phil and I today which will surely be a treat for our Turnaround Mindset listeners worldwide - Martin G. Moore | Leadership Speaker | No Bullsh!t Leadership (martingmoore.com)
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]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-14060556 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +1000 4410 2 34 full false Disruption Demystified- Conversations with Michael McQueen, the Master Blaster of Change Disruption Demystified- Conversations with Michael McQueen, the Master Blaster of Change This week on the Turnaround Mindset we catch up with multi award winning speaker Michael McQueen, a man who spent most of life helping organisations and brands prepare for the future and stay at the cutting edge.
Michael is a bestselling author of nine books and is a familiar face on the international conference circuit sharing the stage with the likes of Bill Gates, Dr John C. Maxwell and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Michael has helped some of the world’s most successful brands navigate disruption and maintain momentum. His training consultancy The NexGen Group has worked with brands including KPMG, Pepsi, 3M, Adidas and Cisco.
Michael’s latest book MindStuck: Mastering the Art of Changing Minds is focused on the psychology of stubbornness and how to rediscover the lost art of persuasion without coercion. Michael was named Australia’s Keynote Speaker of the Year and has been inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame.
In today’s podcast we talk about how humble beginning led to a passion for speaking and the need to keep growing and adapting individually and as a society with AI, automation and education. Michael openly talks through how he rebuilt his business and his mindset during COVID and how far he wants to take his spoken word globally. A warm, inspiring podcast that will get you thinking differently.
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]]> This week on the Turnaround Mindset we catch up with multi award winning speaker Michael McQueen, a man who spent most of life helping organisations and brands prepare for the future and stay at the cutting edge.
Michael is a bestselling author of nine books and is a familiar face on the international conference circuit sharing the stage with the likes of Bill Gates, Dr John C. Maxwell and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Michael has helped some of the world’s most successful brands navigate disruption and maintain momentum. His training consultancy The NexGen Group has worked with brands including KPMG, Pepsi, 3M, Adidas and Cisco.
Michael’s latest book MindStuck: Mastering the Art of Changing Minds is focused on the psychology of stubbornness and how to rediscover the lost art of persuasion without coercion. Michael was named Australia’s Keynote Speaker of the Year and has been inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame.
In today’s podcast we talk about how humble beginning led to a passion for speaking and the need to keep growing and adapting individually and as a society with AI, automation and education. Michael openly talks through how he rebuilt his business and his mindset during COVID and how far he wants to take his spoken word globally. A warm, inspiring podcast that will get you thinking differently.
If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.
Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you! 

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-13848938 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +1000 4642 2 33 full false Unbroken Spirit - Interview with Mohamed Abdulahi - A Remarkable Survivor's journey to Triumph Unbroken Spirit - Interview with Mohamed Abdulahi - A Remarkable Survivor's journey to Triumph Every once in a while, a person comes along that defies everything you think you know about what human beings are truly capable of. Today we talk to Mohamed Abdulahi.
To the untrained eye, Mohamed’s career over the last 20 years reads like any highly successful senior partner advising government and blue-chip companies all over the world. As a Director at Partners in Performance in Australia and New Zealand, his experience encompasses transformation, business and productivity improvements, and capital efficiency on megaprojects across a wide range of industries and sectors.
Prior to his time in consulting, Mohamed worked in engineering for Vector Ltd and New Zealand Steel. But what you won’t read about is the truly unbelievable story of courage, tragedy, resilience and humility that laid the foundation for this truly inspiring individual. What you will wrestle with the most when you hear this story, is that everything actually happened to him.  This story is inspiring, tragic, uplifting, courageous and adheres to the adage that a man is not defined by his past.
If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.
Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you! 


]]> Every once in a while, a person comes along that defies everything you think you know about what human beings are truly capable of. Today we talk to Mohamed Abdulahi.
To the untrained eye, Mohamed’s career over the last 20 years reads like any highly successful senior partner advising government and blue-chip companies all over the world. As a Director at Partners in Performance in Australia and New Zealand, his experience encompasses transformation, business and productivity improvements, and capital efficiency on megaprojects across a wide range of industries and sectors.
Prior to his time in consulting, Mohamed worked in engineering for Vector Ltd and New Zealand Steel. But what you won’t read about is the truly unbelievable story of courage, tragedy, resilience and humility that laid the foundation for this truly inspiring individual. What you will wrestle with the most when you hear this story, is that everything actually happened to him.  This story is inspiring, tragic, uplifting, courageous and adheres to the adage that a man is not defined by his past.
If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.
Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you! 


]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-13646328 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +1000 6120 2 32 full false Perception Altered - Interview with Beau Lotto - Navigating Our Realities Perception Altered - Interview with Beau Lotto - Navigating Our Realities To succeed in an increasingly uncertain world, businesses need to know how to adapt and find solutions through innovation and change.
Our guest today on the Turnaround Mindset believes the quality of a leader is defined by how they lead others through that uncertainty. Today we talk to the thought provoking. eloquent and incredibly gifted Dr Beau Lotto.
Beau is a neuroscientist and world-renowned expert in perception. His research explores the ways in which we experience the world through our own versions of reality.
Beau is a three-time main stage TED speaker and has spoken at the G8, Google’s Zait gist , the Oslo Freedom Forum, Big Think and contributed to the BBC, National Geographic, Netflix and PBS.
Beau is also the founder of the world’s first neuro-design studio, Lab of Misfits that takes a disruptive approach to research partnering with brands to blend science, art and performance to explore principles in current culture.
Beau is a leading author whose latest book, Deviate: The Science of Seeing Differently, explores the surprising science of creativity and unveils the unexpected relationship between perception, reality and innovation.
If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.
Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you! 

]]> To succeed in an increasingly uncertain world, businesses need to know how to adapt and find solutions through innovation and change.
Our guest today on the Turnaround Mindset believes the quality of a leader is defined by how they lead others through that uncertainty. Today we talk to the thought provoking. eloquent and incredibly gifted Dr Beau Lotto.
Beau is a neuroscientist and world-renowned expert in perception. His research explores the ways in which we experience the world through our own versions of reality.
Beau is a three-time main stage TED speaker and has spoken at the G8, Google’s Zait gist , the Oslo Freedom Forum, Big Think and contributed to the BBC, National Geographic, Netflix and PBS.
Beau is also the founder of the world’s first neuro-design studio, Lab of Misfits that takes a disruptive approach to research partnering with brands to blend science, art and performance to explore principles in current culture.
Beau is a leading author whose latest book, Deviate: The Science of Seeing Differently, explores the surprising science of creativity and unveils the unexpected relationship between perception, reality and innovation.
If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.
Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you! 

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-13461892 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +1000 4402 2 31 full false From Harvard to Humanity- Interview with Amelia Peterson - The Power of Interdisciplinary Learning From Harvard to Humanity- Interview with Amelia Peterson - The Power of Interdisciplinary Learning Amelia Peterson is a founding member of the London Interdisciplinary School, an institution that unites undergraduates, graduates, and professionals in addressing intricate, real world challenges. The Times calls it “the most radical new university to open in decades” as it harnesses knowledge and expertise from diverse disciplines, to unravel the complexities of global issues.
In 2021, Amelia co-authored book Thrive: The Purpose of Schools in a Changing World and is currently working on a book about the potential for a social contract for education that does not rely on the idea of meritocracy. Amelia was a fellow in the Social Policy department at the London School of Economics. Amelia completed her PhD in Education Policy and Program Evaluation in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Amelia was a fellow in the Inequality and Social Policy program at Harvard, a multidisciplinary program which selects students from across the social science departments.
Join us as we delve into the transformative journey of this trailblazing educator, exploring her remarkable contributions to revolutionising the way we educate students. Discover how this integration of perspectives from different fields empowers the next generation of thinkers, problem-solvers and changemakers.  A super fun discussion for our listeners.
If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.
Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you! 

]]> Amelia Peterson is a founding member of the London Interdisciplinary School, an institution that unites undergraduates, graduates, and professionals in addressing intricate, real world challenges. The Times calls it “the most radical new university to open in decades” as it harnesses knowledge and expertise from diverse disciplines, to unravel the complexities of global issues.
In 2021, Amelia co-authored book Thrive: The Purpose of Schools in a Changing World and is currently working on a book about the potential for a social contract for education that does not rely on the idea of meritocracy. Amelia was a fellow in the Social Policy department at the London School of Economics. Amelia completed her PhD in Education Policy and Program Evaluation in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Amelia was a fellow in the Inequality and Social Policy program at Harvard, a multidisciplinary program which selects students from across the social science departments.
Join us as we delve into the transformative journey of this trailblazing educator, exploring her remarkable contributions to revolutionising the way we educate students. Discover how this integration of perspectives from different fields empowers the next generation of thinkers, problem-solvers and changemakers.  A super fun discussion for our listeners.
If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.
Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you! 

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-13333568 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +1000 2951 2 30 full false Transformative Journeys- Interview with Karuna Ramanathan - Insights from a Change Catalyst Transformative Journeys- Interview with Karuna Ramanathan - Insights from a Change Catalyst This week we talk to transformational leadership expert Karuna Ramanathan. With nearly three decades of experience in supporting senior leaders and organisations through difficult transformations, Karuna has been nominated by the CEO Insights ASIA, as one of “Asian Leaders & Achievers 2023”.
A former naval warship captain (two tours), Karuna holds a PHD in Leadership and Knowledge Management and is the author of "Navigating The Seas of Change" a leadership primer for change leaders.
Karuna worked as a trusted advisor to Senior Government leaders and agencies operating as part of the Prime Ministers Office in Singapore for 4 years. Karuna recently featured as “Top 10 Organisation Development Consultants 2023” by the Asia Business Outlook. 
In today’s podcast, Karuna shares his wisdom on the challenges facing business leaders today and the impact of social media and AI on how business is conducted globally. Karuna shares his views on the role of leaders in society and his lessons learned from over 2,000 hours of coaching business leaders. Honest, insightful, provocative, Karuna is a treat for listeners interested in understanding how to successfully drive change.
If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.
Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you! 

]]> This week we talk to transformational leadership expert Karuna Ramanathan. With nearly three decades of experience in supporting senior leaders and organisations through difficult transformations, Karuna has been nominated by the CEO Insights ASIA, as one of “Asian Leaders & Achievers 2023”.
A former naval warship captain (two tours), Karuna holds a PHD in Leadership and Knowledge Management and is the author of "Navigating The Seas of Change" a leadership primer for change leaders.
Karuna worked as a trusted advisor to Senior Government leaders and agencies operating as part of the Prime Ministers Office in Singapore for 4 years. Karuna recently featured as “Top 10 Organisation Development Consultants 2023” by the Asia Business Outlook. 
In today’s podcast, Karuna shares his wisdom on the challenges facing business leaders today and the impact of social media and AI on how business is conducted globally. Karuna shares his views on the role of leaders in society and his lessons learned from over 2,000 hours of coaching business leaders. Honest, insightful, provocative, Karuna is a treat for listeners interested in understanding how to successfully drive change.
If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.
Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you! 

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-13242683 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +1000 3781 2 29 full false Improve Yourself - Interview with Dan Haesler - Modern Leadership Coach Improve Yourself - Interview with Dan Haesler - Modern Leadership Coach Today we talk to the awesome Dan Haesler (Dan Haesler – Performance & Leadership Coach). Dan is a coach who works with elite athletes and teams as well as corporate leaders and educators to help them achieve outstanding performance outcomes. 

Dan works side-by-side with people to help them, and the people around them, to thrive, professionally and personally.  Dan is the best-selling author of The Act of Leadership (The Act of Leadership – A playbook for leading with humility, clarity & purpose) which has already topped the Australian Business Book Charts. He is also the host of one of Australia’s most popular management podcasts, Habits of Leadership.

Dan began his career in pastoral care where wellbeing has always been at the forefront of Dan’s educational philosophy. In 2010 he was awarded the NSW Premier’s Anika Foundation Teacher Scholarship in order to address and raise awareness of youth depression in education.

Today Dan opens up about the highs and very highs of coaching and shaping performance working with teams, athletes and celebrities including James Kerr, Anna Meares, Allan Ala'alatoa and the NRL. Dan’s humble and empathetic approach to improving outcomes for leaders and developing the right mindset has made him incredibly successful. Warm, witty and above all wise, Dan Haesler is the business.

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you! 


]]> Today we talk to the awesome Dan Haesler (Dan Haesler – Performance & Leadership Coach). Dan is a coach who works with elite athletes and teams as well as corporate leaders and educators to help them achieve outstanding performance outcomes. 

Dan works side-by-side with people to help them, and the people around them, to thrive, professionally and personally.  Dan is the best-selling author of The Act of Leadership (The Act of Leadership – A playbook for leading with humility, clarity & purpose) which has already topped the Australian Business Book Charts. He is also the host of one of Australia’s most popular management podcasts, Habits of Leadership.

Dan began his career in pastoral care where wellbeing has always been at the forefront of Dan’s educational philosophy. In 2010 he was awarded the NSW Premier’s Anika Foundation Teacher Scholarship in order to address and raise awareness of youth depression in education.

Today Dan opens up about the highs and very highs of coaching and shaping performance working with teams, athletes and celebrities including James Kerr, Anna Meares, Allan Ala'alatoa and the NRL. Dan’s humble and empathetic approach to improving outcomes for leaders and developing the right mindset has made him incredibly successful. Warm, witty and above all wise, Dan Haesler is the business.

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you! 


]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-13157153 Tue, 04 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +1000 3033 2 28 full false Illuminating Futures - Interview with Simon Doble - Global Advocate against Energy Poverty Illuminating Futures - Interview with Simon Doble - Global Advocate against Energy Poverty A purpose driven humanitarian, social impact entrepreneur, innovator of sustainable solutions, author and keynote speaker, today we talk to Simon Doble.

Part of the genesis behind why we launched the Turnaround Mindset podcast was being able to positively and accurately capture those turnaround moments that occur in the lives of the amazing individuals we interview that helps define and drive who they and what they become.  For our guest today that moment came in October 11, 2011, while reading a Time Magazine article detailing the devastating effects of energy poverty.

Energy poverty condemns and effects more than 1.4 billion people worldwide and kills more women and children than Aids & Malaria combined. Determined to make a difference, this article changed the course of Simon’s life. Simon’s mission is to educate & inspire millions of people to be agents of change to end extreme energy poverty and its unjust cycle of effects by 2030.

Simon is the inventor and founder of SolarBuddy (SolarBuddy | Illuminating Futures) an impact organisation uniting a global community to illuminate the futures of all children. SolarBuddy strives to provide opportunities for all children and believes, that for future generations to thrive, we must create a world where no-one is left behind.

Simon was a founding member of the Moving Energy Initiative of Chatham House in London UK; and also helped to establish the Global Off-Grid Lighting Association in Africa. In 2015 Simon founded a bamboo push bike enterprise, now known as WYLD Bikes, a social enterprise helping provide quality employment in Ghana whilst supporting disadvantaged youth in Australia through meaningful employment.

Simon has presented his keynote addresses to over 70,000 people globally. A father of three himself, Simon is also a highly successful author of the OH NO MO! Smarty Safety Series collection of children’s books designed to teach safety to children in a fun engaging way.

Simon’s, perseverance & determination is truly admiring and the honesty and vulnerability he shares with us today makes this podcast episode today unforgettable.

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> A purpose driven humanitarian, social impact entrepreneur, innovator of sustainable solutions, author and keynote speaker, today we talk to Simon Doble.

Part of the genesis behind why we launched the Turnaround Mindset podcast was being able to positively and accurately capture those turnaround moments that occur in the lives of the amazing individuals we interview that helps define and drive who they and what they become.  For our guest today that moment came in October 11, 2011, while reading a Time Magazine article detailing the devastating effects of energy poverty.

Energy poverty condemns and effects more than 1.4 billion people worldwide and kills more women and children than Aids & Malaria combined. Determined to make a difference, this article changed the course of Simon’s life. Simon’s mission is to educate & inspire millions of people to be agents of change to end extreme energy poverty and its unjust cycle of effects by 2030.

Simon is the inventor and founder of SolarBuddy (SolarBuddy | Illuminating Futures) an impact organisation uniting a global community to illuminate the futures of all children. SolarBuddy strives to provide opportunities for all children and believes, that for future generations to thrive, we must create a world where no-one is left behind.

Simon was a founding member of the Moving Energy Initiative of Chatham House in London UK; and also helped to establish the Global Off-Grid Lighting Association in Africa. In 2015 Simon founded a bamboo push bike enterprise, now known as WYLD Bikes, a social enterprise helping provide quality employment in Ghana whilst supporting disadvantaged youth in Australia through meaningful employment.

Simon has presented his keynote addresses to over 70,000 people globally. A father of three himself, Simon is also a highly successful author of the OH NO MO! Smarty Safety Series collection of children’s books designed to teach safety to children in a fun engaging way.

Simon’s, perseverance & determination is truly admiring and the honesty and vulnerability he shares with us today makes this podcast episode today unforgettable.

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-12915628 Thu, 25 May 2023 10:00:00 +1000 3548 2 27 full false The Power Of She - Interview with Dr Gemma Munro - Transformational Trailblazer The Power Of She - Interview with Dr Gemma Munro - Transformational Trailblazer Get ready to be inspired, to laugh out loud and to learn what it takes to make long lasting change. Today we speak with the incredible Dr Gemma Munro. Gemma is a thought leader, a transformational facilitator and award-winning speaker, with a PhD in performance psychology. 
Dr Gemma is a former winner of the Duncan Prize for speaking and a two-time Telstra Businesswoman of the Year finalist. She has spoken to audiences at Google, Amazon, PayPal, Qantas, Vodafone, and the NHS in London. Her keynote at Google headquarters in Silicon Valley was live-streamed to every Google office on the planet.

She co-founded Inkling Group (Elevate Humanity | Inkling Group) – an organisation that works with forward thinking companies across the globe to elevate collective and individual leadership, build and empower diverse teams, and turn organisations into the best places to work.

Gemma is also the founder of Inkling Women, designed to equip women leaders with the skills and courage to challenge the status quo, uncover their strengths, lift self-awareness. Inkling Women is known for its work across Australia, Asia and the UK in rapidly lifting the percentage of women at a leadership level.

As a classically trained singer, Gemma has performed in Westminster Abbey, Radio City Music Hall and, if you can believe it, to 53,000 screaming fans as a backing vocalist for the Rolling Stones.

Gemma’s story of how she has overcome her own internal demons, developed a growth mindset and inspired thousands of people to be their best selves is awesome.
If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Get ready to be inspired, to laugh out loud and to learn what it takes to make long lasting change. Today we speak with the incredible Dr Gemma Munro. Gemma is a thought leader, a transformational facilitator and award-winning speaker, with a PhD in performance psychology. 
Dr Gemma is a former winner of the Duncan Prize for speaking and a two-time Telstra Businesswoman of the Year finalist. She has spoken to audiences at Google, Amazon, PayPal, Qantas, Vodafone, and the NHS in London. Her keynote at Google headquarters in Silicon Valley was live-streamed to every Google office on the planet.

She co-founded Inkling Group (Elevate Humanity | Inkling Group) – an organisation that works with forward thinking companies across the globe to elevate collective and individual leadership, build and empower diverse teams, and turn organisations into the best places to work.

Gemma is also the founder of Inkling Women, designed to equip women leaders with the skills and courage to challenge the status quo, uncover their strengths, lift self-awareness. Inkling Women is known for its work across Australia, Asia and the UK in rapidly lifting the percentage of women at a leadership level.

As a classically trained singer, Gemma has performed in Westminster Abbey, Radio City Music Hall and, if you can believe it, to 53,000 screaming fans as a backing vocalist for the Rolling Stones.

Gemma’s story of how she has overcome her own internal demons, developed a growth mindset and inspired thousands of people to be their best selves is awesome.
If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-12716397 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +1000 3312 2 26 full true Perfume Perfect - Interview with Jessica Kiely - Fearless Fragrance Fighter Perfume Perfect - Interview with Jessica Kiely - Fearless Fragrance Fighter Today we talk with the hugely passionate seasoned entrepreneur, Jessica Kiely.  Jessica is the co-founder of the amazing natural perfume collective SENSOR.I.AM (Sensoriam Natural Perfume Australia | Organic Perfume Australia)  – the world's first online 100% natural perfumes shop.  

Jessica’s deep dive into natural beauty products began back in 2015 following a huge personal upheaval in her life and how it shaped so many experiences that followed. With a strong focus on the integrity of products that we, as consumers put into our bodies and onto our bodies, what eventuated was the creation of 100% natural perfumes to replace synthetic fragrances.

Creating and running businesses for over 20 years, Jessica is a serial entrepreneur who puts people and professional development at the heart of business success. Jessica is the founder of The FRANK Team an education, training and mentoring company that delivers training and programs focused on leadership and project management skills. Jessica subsequently sold the company in 2015 to focus on new company Wanderess Beauty a leading  ‘green’ beauty platform for consumers.

Jessica is a best selling author of the book Business Women: Success Habits of Modern Business Women & Home Careers for Work Life Balance (Business Woman: Success Habits of Modern Business Women & Home Careers for Work Life Balance : Kiely, Jessica, Stapleton, Eileen, Stelmach, Kasia: Amazon.com.au: Books).

Jessica is a consultant facilitator with Farran Street Education one of the largest providers of specialist leadership and management skills to the Early Childhood Education space. Jessica is also an accomplished speaker who has spoken to audiences all around the world and in places as diverse as the Kingdom of Bahrain, but at her core, Jessica is just a trully warm, inspiring and total awesome human being and Mother. 
Our interview today is a journey of honesty, vulnerability and spirituality that I know will inspire all of you. 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Today we talk with the hugely passionate seasoned entrepreneur, Jessica Kiely.  Jessica is the co-founder of the amazing natural perfume collective SENSOR.I.AM (Sensoriam Natural Perfume Australia | Organic Perfume Australia)  – the world's first online 100% natural perfumes shop.  

Jessica’s deep dive into natural beauty products began back in 2015 following a huge personal upheaval in her life and how it shaped so many experiences that followed. With a strong focus on the integrity of products that we, as consumers put into our bodies and onto our bodies, what eventuated was the creation of 100% natural perfumes to replace synthetic fragrances.

Creating and running businesses for over 20 years, Jessica is a serial entrepreneur who puts people and professional development at the heart of business success. Jessica is the founder of The FRANK Team an education, training and mentoring company that delivers training and programs focused on leadership and project management skills. Jessica subsequently sold the company in 2015 to focus on new company Wanderess Beauty a leading  ‘green’ beauty platform for consumers.

Jessica is a best selling author of the book Business Women: Success Habits of Modern Business Women & Home Careers for Work Life Balance (Business Woman: Success Habits of Modern Business Women & Home Careers for Work Life Balance : Kiely, Jessica, Stapleton, Eileen, Stelmach, Kasia: Amazon.com.au: Books).

Jessica is a consultant facilitator with Farran Street Education one of the largest providers of specialist leadership and management skills to the Early Childhood Education space. Jessica is also an accomplished speaker who has spoken to audiences all around the world and in places as diverse as the Kingdom of Bahrain, but at her core, Jessica is just a trully warm, inspiring and total awesome human being and Mother. 
Our interview today is a journey of honesty, vulnerability and spirituality that I know will inspire all of you. 

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]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-12539598 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +1000 2587 2 25 full false Lead with Integrity and Dignity - Interview with Patrick Wallas - Educational Rock Star Lead with Integrity and Dignity - Interview with Patrick Wallas - Educational Rock Star This podcast has been a platform to interview and draw inspiration from amazing leaders who have done incredible things in their careers.
Patrick Wallas ((6) Patrick Wallas | LinkedIn) is the embodiment of that type of inspiring and remarkable leader whose passion for education and for instilling a powerful sense of personal and collective integrity across all pupils and staff is intoxicating. Patrick has been the headmaster of the prestigious All Saints Anglican School for over 2 decades creating a legacy that has impacted thousands of people to do better, to be better and be the best version of themselves.
A truly great man whose time leading such a wonderful school has shaped and transformed the local community and has set the standard for educational institutions across Australia and internationally. Patrick’s empathy and patience for everyone he meets from all walks of life is truly inspiring. He extends the same level of courtesy and dignity to all who cross his path no matter what their background. There is great wisdom here with this great man, we hope you enjoy it!

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.

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]]> This podcast has been a platform to interview and draw inspiration from amazing leaders who have done incredible things in their careers.
Patrick Wallas ((6) Patrick Wallas | LinkedIn) is the embodiment of that type of inspiring and remarkable leader whose passion for education and for instilling a powerful sense of personal and collective integrity across all pupils and staff is intoxicating. Patrick has been the headmaster of the prestigious All Saints Anglican School for over 2 decades creating a legacy that has impacted thousands of people to do better, to be better and be the best version of themselves.
A truly great man whose time leading such a wonderful school has shaped and transformed the local community and has set the standard for educational institutions across Australia and internationally. Patrick’s empathy and patience for everyone he meets from all walks of life is truly inspiring. He extends the same level of courtesy and dignity to all who cross his path no matter what their background. There is great wisdom here with this great man, we hope you enjoy it!

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-12138415 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 20:00:00 +1000 3995 2 24 full false Advancing Women in Leadership - Interview with Albana Vrioni - Forbes Executive Coach Advancing Women in Leadership - Interview with Albana Vrioni - Forbes Executive Coach They say the only constant in life is change and on today's episode we had the pleasure of talking with Global Executive Business Coach – Albana Vrioni. 

Albana story is truly amazing.  Albana talks to us about growing up and family life in soviet Albania and then going on to graduate as a mechanical engineer working for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Then a few years later Albana’s career took a 90% degree turn moving out of engineering and into Business and Executive Coaching with Marshall Goldsmith in Brussels. Albana then went on to join Forbes Coaches Council as an Executive Coach. 


Albana talks us through the concept of generative intelligence coaching that she is using to help business owners and executives re-imagine the future, see beyond what’s obvious, and reconcile conflicting truths and competing values. She also talks us through her Ted Talk on Crowdsourcing a new change management pattern—recognizing that when the crowds participate in co-creating, change is embraced faster and its impact is wider.

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.

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]]> They say the only constant in life is change and on today's episode we had the pleasure of talking with Global Executive Business Coach – Albana Vrioni. 

Albana story is truly amazing.  Albana talks to us about growing up and family life in soviet Albania and then going on to graduate as a mechanical engineer working for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Then a few years later Albana’s career took a 90% degree turn moving out of engineering and into Business and Executive Coaching with Marshall Goldsmith in Brussels. Albana then went on to join Forbes Coaches Council as an Executive Coach. 


Albana talks us through the concept of generative intelligence coaching that she is using to help business owners and executives re-imagine the future, see beyond what’s obvious, and reconcile conflicting truths and competing values. She also talks us through her Ted Talk on Crowdsourcing a new change management pattern—recognizing that when the crowds participate in co-creating, change is embraced faster and its impact is wider.

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-12021659 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:00:00 +1000 2995 2 23 full false Food Fossil Fuel Free - Interview with Mike Casey - The Climate change and emissions shaper Food Fossil Fuel Free - Interview with Mike Casey - The Climate change and emissions shaper On today's podcast we talk to the amazing visionary and seasoned entrepreneur Mike Casey.  Mike is a co founder of New Zealand Zero (NZ0.com) and forestlodge.nz -  organisations focused on zero fossil fuel food production. Mike's passion for sustainability and supporting endeavours that help ensure the longevity of this planet are truly inspiring. 

Mike was born in New Zealand and began his career as a Java Developer and programmer. Mike moved to Sydney and was one of the founders of Fishburners, one of Australia’s longest-enduring and largest tech startup communities,  Fishburners is an organisation helping tech entrepreneurs and their teams with the earliest stages of building and growing a successful technology business.
 
Mike was also one of the founders GradConnection in 2008 that helps to connect university graduates with top employers. GradConnection is one of the most successful graduate recruitment sites across Australia, South Africa, U.K., U.S.A. and Asia. GradConnection was then acquired by SEEK in 2019.
 
Returning to New Zealand, Mike and business partner and friend Michiel Reuvecamp founded New Zealand Zero – a company born from a desire, and need, to eliminate fossil fuel used in the growing and harvesting of produce. Their first project Forest Lodge Orchard, is focused on demonstrating the success of an electrified orchard and to reinforce the potential and viability of fossil fuel free grown produce.

Mike is also a regular investor in New Zealand and Australian startups with a focus on climate and emissions reduction technology.

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]]> On today's podcast we talk to the amazing visionary and seasoned entrepreneur Mike Casey.  Mike is a co founder of New Zealand Zero (NZ0.com) and forestlodge.nz -  organisations focused on zero fossil fuel food production. Mike's passion for sustainability and supporting endeavours that help ensure the longevity of this planet are truly inspiring. 

Mike was born in New Zealand and began his career as a Java Developer and programmer. Mike moved to Sydney and was one of the founders of Fishburners, one of Australia’s longest-enduring and largest tech startup communities,  Fishburners is an organisation helping tech entrepreneurs and their teams with the earliest stages of building and growing a successful technology business.
 
Mike was also one of the founders GradConnection in 2008 that helps to connect university graduates with top employers. GradConnection is one of the most successful graduate recruitment sites across Australia, South Africa, U.K., U.S.A. and Asia. GradConnection was then acquired by SEEK in 2019.
 
Returning to New Zealand, Mike and business partner and friend Michiel Reuvecamp founded New Zealand Zero – a company born from a desire, and need, to eliminate fossil fuel used in the growing and harvesting of produce. Their first project Forest Lodge Orchard, is focused on demonstrating the success of an electrified orchard and to reinforce the potential and viability of fossil fuel free grown produce.

Mike is also a regular investor in New Zealand and Australian startups with a focus on climate and emissions reduction technology.

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-11583214 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000 2837 2 22 full false A Lesson in Resilience - Interview with Paul Taylor - The Modern Day Pracademic A Lesson in Resilience - Interview with Paul Taylor - The Modern Day Pracademic Paul Taylor is a Neuroscientist, Exercise Physiologist and Nutritionist who is currently completing a PhD in Applied Psychology.

A former British Royal Navy Aircrew Officer, Paul has a proven track record in leadership and dealing in high-pressure situations having undergone rigorous Military Combat Survival and Resistance-to-Interrogation Training. His former roles as an Airborne Anti-submarine Warfare Officer and a Helicopter Search-And-Rescue Crew Member are just the start of what this super man is capable of. 

Where Paul’s real passion lies is in testing the limits of our mind and body and the impacts of stress, sleep and exercise. Paul is the Director of The Mind-Body-Brain Performance Institute (https://www.mindbodybrain.com.au) where he delivers resilience, leadership and executive performance workshops to companies and athletes. 

In 2010 Paul created and co-hosted the TV series Body and Brain Overhaul (and has appeared regularly on The Biggest Loser TV series. In 2010 and 2015, he was voted Australian Fitness Industry presenter of the year. In 2021, Paul launched the highly successful podcast MindBodyBrain focused on topics designed to improve your mind, body and brain to become its best self.

Paul has also launched a new book Death By Comfort  (https://www.booktopia.com.au/death-by-comfort-paul-taylor/book/9781922611505.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIl-6X5aOR-gIVt4NLBR31wwegEAAYASAAEgITn_D_BwE) which provides straight up, no nonsense advice of how we can live healthier and happier lives in the modern world. 

Strap in for a no nonsense between the eyes chat with this lovable Irish lariken whose passion for learning, family, fitness and life is intoxicating to hear about. 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.

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]]> Paul Taylor is a Neuroscientist, Exercise Physiologist and Nutritionist who is currently completing a PhD in Applied Psychology.

A former British Royal Navy Aircrew Officer, Paul has a proven track record in leadership and dealing in high-pressure situations having undergone rigorous Military Combat Survival and Resistance-to-Interrogation Training. His former roles as an Airborne Anti-submarine Warfare Officer and a Helicopter Search-And-Rescue Crew Member are just the start of what this super man is capable of. 

Where Paul’s real passion lies is in testing the limits of our mind and body and the impacts of stress, sleep and exercise. Paul is the Director of The Mind-Body-Brain Performance Institute (https://www.mindbodybrain.com.au) where he delivers resilience, leadership and executive performance workshops to companies and athletes. 

In 2010 Paul created and co-hosted the TV series Body and Brain Overhaul (and has appeared regularly on The Biggest Loser TV series. In 2010 and 2015, he was voted Australian Fitness Industry presenter of the year. In 2021, Paul launched the highly successful podcast MindBodyBrain focused on topics designed to improve your mind, body and brain to become its best self.

Paul has also launched a new book Death By Comfort  (https://www.booktopia.com.au/death-by-comfort-paul-taylor/book/9781922611505.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIl-6X5aOR-gIVt4NLBR31wwegEAAYASAAEgITn_D_BwE) which provides straight up, no nonsense advice of how we can live healthier and happier lives in the modern world. 

Strap in for a no nonsense between the eyes chat with this lovable Irish lariken whose passion for learning, family, fitness and life is intoxicating to hear about. 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-11301855 Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +1000 3339 2 21 full false The Gap Between Would and Could - Interview with Billy Hedderman - A Story of Resilience The Gap Between Would and Could - Interview with Billy Hedderman - A Story of Resilience Billy Hedderman is a former tactical commander of the Irish Special Forces (Army Ranger Wing) and Captain in the Australian Infantry.

While body boarding on the Sunshine Coast (Australia) on New Year's Eve 2014,  a wave dumped him into the sand. He broke his neck, back and suffered immediate spinal cord damage, paralysing him from the neck down. Lucky not to drown, Billy was rushed to Queensland's premier spinal injuries unit where he began the difficult road to recovery.

With feeling in only one finger and one toe, Billy began an intense and difficult rehabilitation from his hospital bed. Seven months later this amazing individual ran a 10km race in Brisbane in under one hour which is the stuff of miracles. This is an amazing story of psychological resilience and determination and truly reflects what a turnaround mindset really is!

Billy has written a fantastic book Unbowed: A Soldier's Journey Back from Paralysis  (Unbowed: A Soldier's Journey Back from Paralysis - Hedderman, Billy | 9781781175934 | Amazon.com.au | Books) which captures his dramatic journey back from quadriplegic to running marathons again.

A husband, a father of two and a true believer in the poem Invictus, Billy Hedderman is the true master of his fate and captain of his soul! 

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]]> Billy Hedderman is a former tactical commander of the Irish Special Forces (Army Ranger Wing) and Captain in the Australian Infantry.

While body boarding on the Sunshine Coast (Australia) on New Year's Eve 2014,  a wave dumped him into the sand. He broke his neck, back and suffered immediate spinal cord damage, paralysing him from the neck down. Lucky not to drown, Billy was rushed to Queensland's premier spinal injuries unit where he began the difficult road to recovery.

With feeling in only one finger and one toe, Billy began an intense and difficult rehabilitation from his hospital bed. Seven months later this amazing individual ran a 10km race in Brisbane in under one hour which is the stuff of miracles. This is an amazing story of psychological resilience and determination and truly reflects what a turnaround mindset really is!

Billy has written a fantastic book Unbowed: A Soldier's Journey Back from Paralysis  (Unbowed: A Soldier's Journey Back from Paralysis - Hedderman, Billy | 9781781175934 | Amazon.com.au | Books) which captures his dramatic journey back from quadriplegic to running marathons again.

A husband, a father of two and a true believer in the poem Invictus, Billy Hedderman is the true master of his fate and captain of his soul! 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it.

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Buzzsprout-11220613 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +1000 2536 2 20 full false The Future of Food - Interview with David Hunter - The AI Greenhouse Game Changer The Future of Food - Interview with David Hunter - The AI Greenhouse Game Changer What an episode we have for you Turnaround Mindset'ers!!!

David Hunter is the founder of Optimal Agriculture (Optimal) established to secure the future of our food system by deploying autonomous, sustainable greenhouses outside every city on Earth.

This incredible entrepreneur has set a high benchmark for the rest us, aiming to provide billions of people with fruit and vegetables in a way which is resilient to extreme weather conditions caused by climate change. Agriculture already accounts for over 70% of the world's freshwater consumption. Greenhouses are the solution - Our mission at Optimal Labs - YouTube

David began his career with the Royal Air Force before taking a  different direction into algorithmic trading with UBS, Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank.  Following the completion of his Masters of Computer Science with Oxford University, David has now turned 100% of his attention towards transforming the ways we farm globally whilst minimising resource consumption.

In this incredible interview, David talks through the highs and lows that come with being an entrepreneur, the mindset needed to overcome set backs and how important it is to live life without regret. 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> What an episode we have for you Turnaround Mindset'ers!!!

David Hunter is the founder of Optimal Agriculture (Optimal) established to secure the future of our food system by deploying autonomous, sustainable greenhouses outside every city on Earth.

This incredible entrepreneur has set a high benchmark for the rest us, aiming to provide billions of people with fruit and vegetables in a way which is resilient to extreme weather conditions caused by climate change. Agriculture already accounts for over 70% of the world's freshwater consumption. Greenhouses are the solution - Our mission at Optimal Labs - YouTube

David began his career with the Royal Air Force before taking a  different direction into algorithmic trading with UBS, Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank.  Following the completion of his Masters of Computer Science with Oxford University, David has now turned 100% of his attention towards transforming the ways we farm globally whilst minimising resource consumption.

In this incredible interview, David talks through the highs and lows that come with being an entrepreneur, the mindset needed to overcome set backs and how important it is to live life without regret. 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-11098002 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +1000 2961 2 19 full false Sustainability Guru and Ultra Marathon Runner - Interview with Michael S Duggan - The Trail Cowboy Sustainability Guru and Ultra Marathon Runner - Interview with Michael S Duggan - The Trail Cowboy This week we chat with the amazing Michael S Duggan ((3) Experience | Michael S. Duggan | LinkedIn)....the ultra marathon runner that is changing the way organisations deal with environmental sustainability and climate change.

Michael is one of the founders of Fathers of Girls ((2) Fathers of Girls: Overview | LinkedIn), a Director of Sustainability at Ashurst, a former COO of Orange Sky (Orange Sky Australia | Positively Connecting Communities) and holds a PHD in Business and Sustainability. 

Michael talks through his 12 step process that gets him mentally and physically prepared to tackle ultra-marathons, business ventures and life. We also discuss Michael’s perspective on sustainability and human rights; the challenges facing organisations around culture and his passion projects in education and family.  

So much to learn from Michael on this very special podcast.  

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> This week we chat with the amazing Michael S Duggan ((3) Experience | Michael S. Duggan | LinkedIn)....the ultra marathon runner that is changing the way organisations deal with environmental sustainability and climate change.

Michael is one of the founders of Fathers of Girls ((2) Fathers of Girls: Overview | LinkedIn), a Director of Sustainability at Ashurst, a former COO of Orange Sky (Orange Sky Australia | Positively Connecting Communities) and holds a PHD in Business and Sustainability. 

Michael talks through his 12 step process that gets him mentally and physically prepared to tackle ultra-marathons, business ventures and life. We also discuss Michael’s perspective on sustainability and human rights; the challenges facing organisations around culture and his passion projects in education and family.  

So much to learn from Michael on this very special podcast.  

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-10976876 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +1000 2708 2 18 full false Plates not Pills: Interview with Dr Rupy Aujla - The Doctors Kitchen Plates not Pills: Interview with Dr Rupy Aujla - The Doctors Kitchen Welcome to Season 2 of the Turnaround Mindset!

We had the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Rupy Aujla, founder of The Doctors Kitchen (Improve your health using food — The Doctors Kitchen), successful author and celebrity chef, whose passion to teach people how to cook their way to health is gaining global momentum.

Dr Rupy began his journey as an NHS medical doctor in the UK, before a significant heart condition completely changed the course of his life and career.  Dr Rupy has now become a household name in nutritional medicine and mindful eating internationally, showcasing the beauty of food and medicinal effects of eating and living well.

From his humble beginnings in Sydney Australia, uploading cooking videos to Youtube, the popularity of The Doctors Kitchen has grown exponentially with the launch of a successful podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-doctors-kitchen-podcast/id131693864) and app and the production of three best selling cooking books. Dr Rupy also regularly appears on television shows across the BBC, ITV and Channel 4's ‘Cook Clever, Waste Less’ with Prue Leith. 

In this very open and honest interview, Dr Rupy talks about some of the challenges he has experienced in building a business, as well as coming to terms with his own vulnerabilities  as a business leader. 

Spending some time on the Turnaround Mindset couch with a cup of tea, Dr Rupy shares his secret recipe to life and business with our listeners. This was a fantastic podcast recording and we know you are going to love it!

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Welcome to Season 2 of the Turnaround Mindset!

We had the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Rupy Aujla, founder of The Doctors Kitchen (Improve your health using food — The Doctors Kitchen), successful author and celebrity chef, whose passion to teach people how to cook their way to health is gaining global momentum.

Dr Rupy began his journey as an NHS medical doctor in the UK, before a significant heart condition completely changed the course of his life and career.  Dr Rupy has now become a household name in nutritional medicine and mindful eating internationally, showcasing the beauty of food and medicinal effects of eating and living well.

From his humble beginnings in Sydney Australia, uploading cooking videos to Youtube, the popularity of The Doctors Kitchen has grown exponentially with the launch of a successful podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-doctors-kitchen-podcast/id131693864) and app and the production of three best selling cooking books. Dr Rupy also regularly appears on television shows across the BBC, ITV and Channel 4's ‘Cook Clever, Waste Less’ with Prue Leith. 

In this very open and honest interview, Dr Rupy talks about some of the challenges he has experienced in building a business, as well as coming to terms with his own vulnerabilities  as a business leader. 

Spending some time on the Turnaround Mindset couch with a cup of tea, Dr Rupy shares his secret recipe to life and business with our listeners. This was a fantastic podcast recording and we know you are going to love it!

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-10900019 Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000 2854 2 17 full false How do you motivate the unmotivated? How do you motivate the unmotivated? With more and more of us working remotely, and with signs that COVID is going to be with us for some time, business leaders are facing new challenges in keeping employees motivated in their jobs and inspired to serve customers and deliver deadlines. Motivation can be in short supply during times of stress.

No matter how talented or experienced you are, it's not possible to stay driven all the time. If you manage teams, you're bound to encounter employees or even entire teams who suffer from a lack of motivation.

Management would be easy if only everyone were highly motivated. Managers have no choice but to deal with all kinds of people. So how do you get employees to follow your lead? How do you get people energised and committed in such a way that they not only support your initiatives but carry them out?

Simon Sinek recently posted a video called how do I motivate the unmotivated where he indicated that we should not assume that a lack of motivation is an intrinsic problem. As leaders we should first evaluate whether or not we’ve created an environment that inspires our employees. In order to spark motivation, people must feel seen and valued. 

So on today's podcast, we thought we would expand on this topic around what our tips are around how we can motivate employees and our direct teams. 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> With more and more of us working remotely, and with signs that COVID is going to be with us for some time, business leaders are facing new challenges in keeping employees motivated in their jobs and inspired to serve customers and deliver deadlines. Motivation can be in short supply during times of stress.

No matter how talented or experienced you are, it's not possible to stay driven all the time. If you manage teams, you're bound to encounter employees or even entire teams who suffer from a lack of motivation.

Management would be easy if only everyone were highly motivated. Managers have no choice but to deal with all kinds of people. So how do you get employees to follow your lead? How do you get people energised and committed in such a way that they not only support your initiatives but carry them out?

Simon Sinek recently posted a video called how do I motivate the unmotivated where he indicated that we should not assume that a lack of motivation is an intrinsic problem. As leaders we should first evaluate whether or not we’ve created an environment that inspires our employees. In order to spark motivation, people must feel seen and valued. 

So on today's podcast, we thought we would expand on this topic around what our tips are around how we can motivate employees and our direct teams. 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-9053716 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +1000 2288 1 16 full false How do I build a responsible and accountable culture? How do I build a responsible and accountable culture? So what are the characteristics we should all look for in organisations that have created a great culture? 

With remote working becoming a permanent part of how we now conduct and run our businesses, creating a positive and proactive culture has become every employee’s responsibility.

Nowadays, creating a great culture, starts and ends with leadership. However, those organisations that drive a top down approach don’t necessarily cultivate a culture of trust and freedom demotivating staff to stay on top of matters and achieve the corporate vision. 

It seems that those leaders that encourage responsibility among employees by creating a culture that promotes and fosters accountability at all levels, are generally more successful and become ‘employers of choice’ in their chosen field. Holding people accountable is one of the most important things a leader can do, but it is also one of the hardest things to achieve.

On today's episode we discuss:

  • individual contribution versus team contribution and why organisations should  value them differently 
  • the cultural fundamentals behind accountability, responsibility and the sense of ownership
  • the relationship that exists between processes, tools and peoples mindsets
  • our Seven tips for building an accountable and responsible culture 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> So what are the characteristics we should all look for in organisations that have created a great culture? 

With remote working becoming a permanent part of how we now conduct and run our businesses, creating a positive and proactive culture has become every employee’s responsibility.

Nowadays, creating a great culture, starts and ends with leadership. However, those organisations that drive a top down approach don’t necessarily cultivate a culture of trust and freedom demotivating staff to stay on top of matters and achieve the corporate vision. 

It seems that those leaders that encourage responsibility among employees by creating a culture that promotes and fosters accountability at all levels, are generally more successful and become ‘employers of choice’ in their chosen field. Holding people accountable is one of the most important things a leader can do, but it is also one of the hardest things to achieve.

On today's episode we discuss:

  • individual contribution versus team contribution and why organisations should  value them differently 
  • the cultural fundamentals behind accountability, responsibility and the sense of ownership
  • the relationship that exists between processes, tools and peoples mindsets
  • our Seven tips for building an accountable and responsible culture 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-8914556 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +1000 2820 1 15 full false How do I shift to a growth mindset? How do I shift to a growth mindset? What you believe is what you achieve. Conscious or unconscious, how you choose to interpret your experiences can set the boundaries on what you can accomplish. The difference, it would seem, lies in whether you operate from a fixed mindset or from a growth mindset. On today’s episode, we are going to discuss, how do I shift to a growth mindset? 

Our mind plays a very powerful role in what we believe and how we think. What we think about ourselves and our abilities decides how we act and lead our life. On today’s podcast, we discuss the fact that leadership and learning must be fostered throughout an organisation in order for that organisation to really progress. This means every employee within a company must have the ability to develop, grow, and learn. Organisations who support and seek out individuals who show a capacity for such growth, in turn will advance in their own roles, take on more leadership capabilities, and constantly evolve their skills and thinking.

A growth mindset is a set of attitudes and behaviours that reflect the belief that an individual’s talent, is not set in stone. Talent can be developed. Intelligence can be fostered. Creativity and innovation can be strengthened. Leaders can emerge. People hold potential. We believe an organisation that adopts a growth mindset can position itself to thrive. 

Finally, we will also be discussing our tips on what organisations can do, and then, what individuals can do to shift to a growth mindset.

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> What you believe is what you achieve. Conscious or unconscious, how you choose to interpret your experiences can set the boundaries on what you can accomplish. The difference, it would seem, lies in whether you operate from a fixed mindset or from a growth mindset. On today’s episode, we are going to discuss, how do I shift to a growth mindset? 

Our mind plays a very powerful role in what we believe and how we think. What we think about ourselves and our abilities decides how we act and lead our life. On today’s podcast, we discuss the fact that leadership and learning must be fostered throughout an organisation in order for that organisation to really progress. This means every employee within a company must have the ability to develop, grow, and learn. Organisations who support and seek out individuals who show a capacity for such growth, in turn will advance in their own roles, take on more leadership capabilities, and constantly evolve their skills and thinking.

A growth mindset is a set of attitudes and behaviours that reflect the belief that an individual’s talent, is not set in stone. Talent can be developed. Intelligence can be fostered. Creativity and innovation can be strengthened. Leaders can emerge. People hold potential. We believe an organisation that adopts a growth mindset can position itself to thrive. 

Finally, we will also be discussing our tips on what organisations can do, and then, what individuals can do to shift to a growth mindset.

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-8794423 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 21:00:00 +1000 2205 1 14 full false How do I cope with personal grief and loss at work? How do I cope with personal grief and loss at work? One of the biggest issues anyone will ever deal with in their life, is the loss of someone they love and the grief it triggers. Grieving is a very personal matter that is different for all of us impacting our emotional and physical health. In some cases, individuals can take years to recover.  Every person deals with these matters in their own way and in their own time. Unfortunately, a lot of employers expect workers to return to their job well before they felt ready and physically able to do so. 

These days, dealing with loss is a much broader topic facing today’s workforce. Dealing with personal issues such as family, moving house, getting retrenched, divorce, even a corporate restructure can have an impact on your job and how you perform as close relationships get fractured and change. All these situations trigger a grief cycle as we are loosing someone or something significant in our lives that deeply impacts how we navigate the world or our identity as individuals. Trying to keep your work life and personal life separate can be a difficult balancing act. 

On today's episode, Adam gives us a very personal account of how he dealt with his own grief and loss and it impacted him mentally and at the workplace. 

We will also cover off in detail our 9 coping strategies that can be applied to whatever personal situation you are dealing with, to avoid it negatively affecting your job and career. 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> One of the biggest issues anyone will ever deal with in their life, is the loss of someone they love and the grief it triggers. Grieving is a very personal matter that is different for all of us impacting our emotional and physical health. In some cases, individuals can take years to recover.  Every person deals with these matters in their own way and in their own time. Unfortunately, a lot of employers expect workers to return to their job well before they felt ready and physically able to do so. 

These days, dealing with loss is a much broader topic facing today’s workforce. Dealing with personal issues such as family, moving house, getting retrenched, divorce, even a corporate restructure can have an impact on your job and how you perform as close relationships get fractured and change. All these situations trigger a grief cycle as we are loosing someone or something significant in our lives that deeply impacts how we navigate the world or our identity as individuals. Trying to keep your work life and personal life separate can be a difficult balancing act. 

On today's episode, Adam gives us a very personal account of how he dealt with his own grief and loss and it impacted him mentally and at the workplace. 

We will also cover off in detail our 9 coping strategies that can be applied to whatever personal situation you are dealing with, to avoid it negatively affecting your job and career. 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-8655726 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +1000 2270 1 13 full false How do I manage my fear and anxiety as a leader? How do I manage my fear and anxiety as a leader? Being a leader, in any business, is hard work especially when a problem or crisis comes about. Teams look to their leaders as someone they count on, to inspire, to drive results and communicate the vision of the business. 

As a leader it is important to remain cool, calm, and collected and approach all challenges with enthusiasm and diplomacy. The truth is, we are all human beings and each of us as leaders, have to manage our own stress levels, and sometimes it can be overwhelming. Managing responsibilities both personally and professionally and maintaining a high level of intensity can significantly increase levels of anxiety and cortisol in the body. High anxiety levels impact decision making and effectiveness, zap our energy levels and can cause performance paralysis.

On today's episode we discuss:

  • The differences between stress and anxiety
  • Our 4 tips for managing fear and anxiety more effectively 
  • Learning to be comfortable with uncomfortable feelings 
  • The positive impacts that exercise and mindfulness have on our mental state
  • What emotional and professional considerations are necessary to become a better leader 

“Anxiety makes leadership interesting, but managing anxiety makes leadership meaningful – for you and those you lead”  - Lolly Daskal 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Being a leader, in any business, is hard work especially when a problem or crisis comes about. Teams look to their leaders as someone they count on, to inspire, to drive results and communicate the vision of the business. 

As a leader it is important to remain cool, calm, and collected and approach all challenges with enthusiasm and diplomacy. The truth is, we are all human beings and each of us as leaders, have to manage our own stress levels, and sometimes it can be overwhelming. Managing responsibilities both personally and professionally and maintaining a high level of intensity can significantly increase levels of anxiety and cortisol in the body. High anxiety levels impact decision making and effectiveness, zap our energy levels and can cause performance paralysis.

On today's episode we discuss:

  • The differences between stress and anxiety
  • Our 4 tips for managing fear and anxiety more effectively 
  • Learning to be comfortable with uncomfortable feelings 
  • The positive impacts that exercise and mindfulness have on our mental state
  • What emotional and professional considerations are necessary to become a better leader 

“Anxiety makes leadership interesting, but managing anxiety makes leadership meaningful – for you and those you lead”  - Lolly Daskal 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-8545888 Wed, 19 May 2021 10:00:00 +1000 1981 1 12 full false Leadership: Am I too drunk to drive? Leadership: Am I too drunk to drive? Well, we had to get your attention! But don’t worry, today’s podcast has a different meaning to what you might think. 

On today's episode, what we are talking about is bad leadership. These are the types of leaders that establish boundaries between themselves and their followers on the one side, and everyone else on the other. Primarily, the needs and wants of the organisation to which they are directly responsible are less important than the agenda being pursued by those in charge. Generally, these leaders or managers are not interested in new people or ideas in their business. This type of bad leadership inevitably leads to bad followers.

A leader that desires conformity, who abuses their power or uses coercion for their own means creates isolation, an unknowingly puts the organisation on a downward death spiral. This toxic behavior, or in the case of today’s podcast, this form of intoxication, makes the driver or leader unfit to competently take the company forward…hence the title, am I too drunk to drive?

In this week’s podcast, we will discuss:

  • The definition of insular leadership and what it means to your business
  • The common mistakes most bad leaders make in the workplace
  • Understanding the difference between leadership and management
  • What are our 6 tips to move from being a bad leader to an effective leader

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Well, we had to get your attention! But don’t worry, today’s podcast has a different meaning to what you might think. 

On today's episode, what we are talking about is bad leadership. These are the types of leaders that establish boundaries between themselves and their followers on the one side, and everyone else on the other. Primarily, the needs and wants of the organisation to which they are directly responsible are less important than the agenda being pursued by those in charge. Generally, these leaders or managers are not interested in new people or ideas in their business. This type of bad leadership inevitably leads to bad followers.

A leader that desires conformity, who abuses their power or uses coercion for their own means creates isolation, an unknowingly puts the organisation on a downward death spiral. This toxic behavior, or in the case of today’s podcast, this form of intoxication, makes the driver or leader unfit to competently take the company forward…hence the title, am I too drunk to drive?

In this week’s podcast, we will discuss:

  • The definition of insular leadership and what it means to your business
  • The common mistakes most bad leaders make in the workplace
  • Understanding the difference between leadership and management
  • What are our 6 tips to move from being a bad leader to an effective leader

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-8401988 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +1000 2342 1 11 full false How do I manage the mental health of my team? How do I manage the mental health of my team? Managing mental health conditions has always been a challenge for organisations and their employees. Even before the pandemic, companies globally were starting to invest more heavily in workplace mental health mainly because their employees were demanding it. What people often forget is that work and life were already stressful well before covid came along. 

Whist there is good news that a vaccine is on the way, the truth is we don't have a vaccine for our mental health like we do for our physical health. Remote working coupled with the challenges associated with home schooling, childcare and job uncertainty has led to an increase in anxiety, depression, and loneliness across the country. In 2021, the focus for all organisations should be on having employees achieve their best possible mental health at work and in life. Now more than ever, is a time to really pay attention to yourself and to regularly check in on the people working for you.

In today’s episode we discuss:

  • The difference between mental health and mental wellness 
  • How people are now dealing with mental health conditions when working remotely 
  • The six essential ways to manage the mental health of your team 
  • What free support tools are out there for everyone’s mental well-being  
  • What else can organisations do to support the mental health of their employees 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Managing mental health conditions has always been a challenge for organisations and their employees. Even before the pandemic, companies globally were starting to invest more heavily in workplace mental health mainly because their employees were demanding it. What people often forget is that work and life were already stressful well before covid came along. 

Whist there is good news that a vaccine is on the way, the truth is we don't have a vaccine for our mental health like we do for our physical health. Remote working coupled with the challenges associated with home schooling, childcare and job uncertainty has led to an increase in anxiety, depression, and loneliness across the country. In 2021, the focus for all organisations should be on having employees achieve their best possible mental health at work and in life. Now more than ever, is a time to really pay attention to yourself and to regularly check in on the people working for you.

In today’s episode we discuss:

  • The difference between mental health and mental wellness 
  • How people are now dealing with mental health conditions when working remotely 
  • The six essential ways to manage the mental health of your team 
  • What free support tools are out there for everyone’s mental well-being  
  • What else can organisations do to support the mental health of their employees 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Buzzsprout-8208847 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +1000 1992 1 10 full false How do I motivate my staff beyond a zoom call? How do I motivate my staff beyond a zoom call? Working remotely has become the new trend for businesses all over the world. In the wake of the pandemic many businesses, and of course employees, weren’t properly prepared for this new set up and have had to evolve quickly to this new way of working. Learning how to manage and monitor remote teams has become a crucial part of business success. 

As a leader or as a manager it’s your responsibility to take care of your team and to monitor at a high level their mental health. Working in isolation or remotely can lead to a rise in anxiety, depression, an overall reduction in motivation and engagement. To accommodate remote working means that we must change our processes and our mindsets to ensure we create the right culture for everyone to thrive in.

In today’s episode we talk about what considerations need to be made for employees working remotely. We then discuss our 6 tips for running an effective remote meeting. And finally, we discuss what are the best ways to create connection and culture across a remote working environment for employees. 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Working remotely has become the new trend for businesses all over the world. In the wake of the pandemic many businesses, and of course employees, weren’t properly prepared for this new set up and have had to evolve quickly to this new way of working. Learning how to manage and monitor remote teams has become a crucial part of business success. 

As a leader or as a manager it’s your responsibility to take care of your team and to monitor at a high level their mental health. Working in isolation or remotely can lead to a rise in anxiety, depression, an overall reduction in motivation and engagement. To accommodate remote working means that we must change our processes and our mindsets to ensure we create the right culture for everyone to thrive in.

In today’s episode we talk about what considerations need to be made for employees working remotely. We then discuss our 6 tips for running an effective remote meeting. And finally, we discuss what are the best ways to create connection and culture across a remote working environment for employees. 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Buzzsprout-8208361 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +1000 1487 1 9 full false Thriving or Surviving: How do I turnaround a business? PART 4 (Final) Thriving or Surviving: How do I turnaround a business? PART 4 (Final) In the final part of this special podcast series, we delve into Principle 6 and Principle 7 on how to turnaround a business. 

We begin out discussion looking at Principle 6: Retaining and Promoting Talent.

Retaining talented and motivated employees who truly want to be a part of a business’s future success is paramount in managing a turnaround. This means identifying those that have the right technical knowledge as well as the rising stars that represent the next level of talent within the business. Promoting from within not only provides a clear path to greater compensation and responsibility, it also helps employees feel that they are valued and a crucial part of the company's success.  

We then discuss our last turnaround principle, Fostering Management Innovation.

Management innovation changes how managers do what they do. Innovation that directly relate to the management model, and the social system of the business, will generally have the longest sustainable impact on the organisation itself. A tradition-bound management team built on the same tried and tested management principles are generally more willing to surrender yesterday’s certainties when faced with a crisis. The leadership team should undertake a careful deconstruction of the managerial principles, and the current processes and practices governing workflow, to determine whether a new approach can be applied to solve the business’s immediate problems.

And finally, now that your business has successfully transitioned from crisis to recovery, we discuss what to do with that knowledge to make your business sustainable in the longer term. 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> In the final part of this special podcast series, we delve into Principle 6 and Principle 7 on how to turnaround a business. 

We begin out discussion looking at Principle 6: Retaining and Promoting Talent.

Retaining talented and motivated employees who truly want to be a part of a business’s future success is paramount in managing a turnaround. This means identifying those that have the right technical knowledge as well as the rising stars that represent the next level of talent within the business. Promoting from within not only provides a clear path to greater compensation and responsibility, it also helps employees feel that they are valued and a crucial part of the company's success.  

We then discuss our last turnaround principle, Fostering Management Innovation.

Management innovation changes how managers do what they do. Innovation that directly relate to the management model, and the social system of the business, will generally have the longest sustainable impact on the organisation itself. A tradition-bound management team built on the same tried and tested management principles are generally more willing to surrender yesterday’s certainties when faced with a crisis. The leadership team should undertake a careful deconstruction of the managerial principles, and the current processes and practices governing workflow, to determine whether a new approach can be applied to solve the business’s immediate problems.

And finally, now that your business has successfully transitioned from crisis to recovery, we discuss what to do with that knowledge to make your business sustainable in the longer term. 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-8120362 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +1000 1594 1 8 full false Thriving or Surviving: How do I turnaround a business? PART 3 Thriving or Surviving: How do I turnaround a business? PART 3 In Part 3 of this special podcast series, we talk about Principle 4 and Principle 5 on how to turnaround a business. 

So now that the strategy has been developed, we have identified what problems need to solved, and mobilised an accountable and responsible workforce….what’s next? Focus now needs to be directed towards reshaping and restructuring the organisation for success.

In this special episode we talk about Principle 4: Governance Reorganisation. Decisions made about an organisation restructure ensures the long-term survival of the company. The successful reorganisation of people can reduce costs, open internal information flows and increase mobility. As well as right sizing an organisation, the Leadership team will also need to consider whether the existing management and operational processes support the future strategy. 

We then discuss Principle 5: Communication and Connection. The development and implementation of a communication strategy is vital in building trust and bringing change to a business. All communications should be straightforward, clear and authoritative. 

As well as internal communications, Principle 5 is also about mending relationships and restoring confidence with customers and the market. Bill Gates said that “your most unhappy customers are your greatest of source of learning’. As part of Principle 5, we discuss what are the best ways to set clear expectations with customers upfront, how to solidify and strengthen customer relationships during the turnaround and regain market confidence through better service delivery. 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> In Part 3 of this special podcast series, we talk about Principle 4 and Principle 5 on how to turnaround a business. 

So now that the strategy has been developed, we have identified what problems need to solved, and mobilised an accountable and responsible workforce….what’s next? Focus now needs to be directed towards reshaping and restructuring the organisation for success.

In this special episode we talk about Principle 4: Governance Reorganisation. Decisions made about an organisation restructure ensures the long-term survival of the company. The successful reorganisation of people can reduce costs, open internal information flows and increase mobility. As well as right sizing an organisation, the Leadership team will also need to consider whether the existing management and operational processes support the future strategy. 

We then discuss Principle 5: Communication and Connection. The development and implementation of a communication strategy is vital in building trust and bringing change to a business. All communications should be straightforward, clear and authoritative. 

As well as internal communications, Principle 5 is also about mending relationships and restoring confidence with customers and the market. Bill Gates said that “your most unhappy customers are your greatest of source of learning’. As part of Principle 5, we discuss what are the best ways to set clear expectations with customers upfront, how to solidify and strengthen customer relationships during the turnaround and regain market confidence through better service delivery. 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-8063834 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +1000 1297 1 7 full true Thriving or Surviving: How do I turnaround a business? PART 2 Thriving or Surviving: How do I turnaround a business? PART 2 In Part 2 of this special podcast series, we talk about Principle 2 and Principle 3 on how to turnaround a business. 

Nothing is more important in executing a successful turnaround than a deep understanding of the financial and operational performance data of the organisation. When businesses fall on hard times, companies need to take dramatic action to generate rapid improvement in performance or they run the likelihood of going out of business completely. To ensure the leadership team is equipped with the right information, we will delve into Principle 2: Improving Transparency.  

Transparency with your financial data immediately tells people you trust them, highlights problem areas and cuts out a lot of the politics that thrives in ambiguity. More importantly, it allows leaders to set meaningful targets with their teams and create the type of focus needed to turn things around.

In this special episode, we also talk about Principle 3: Creating a responsible and accountable culture.

Winning the trust of all staff, not just management, in a turnaround means empowering people to believe in themselves and fostering a sense of confidence that they have the support from management and the broader team to deliver. If the turnaround is successful, but the culture isn’t fixed, the business will end up in the same position again. 

Leadership must ensure that expectations about meeting targets and completing high quality work are explicitly communicated across the business tracking progress against the written plan, and the overall strategy.

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> In Part 2 of this special podcast series, we talk about Principle 2 and Principle 3 on how to turnaround a business. 

Nothing is more important in executing a successful turnaround than a deep understanding of the financial and operational performance data of the organisation. When businesses fall on hard times, companies need to take dramatic action to generate rapid improvement in performance or they run the likelihood of going out of business completely. To ensure the leadership team is equipped with the right information, we will delve into Principle 2: Improving Transparency.  

Transparency with your financial data immediately tells people you trust them, highlights problem areas and cuts out a lot of the politics that thrives in ambiguity. More importantly, it allows leaders to set meaningful targets with their teams and create the type of focus needed to turn things around.

In this special episode, we also talk about Principle 3: Creating a responsible and accountable culture.

Winning the trust of all staff, not just management, in a turnaround means empowering people to believe in themselves and fostering a sense of confidence that they have the support from management and the broader team to deliver. If the turnaround is successful, but the culture isn’t fixed, the business will end up in the same position again. 

Leadership must ensure that expectations about meeting targets and completing high quality work are explicitly communicated across the business tracking progress against the written plan, and the overall strategy.

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-8019385 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +1000 1064 1 6 full false Thriving or Surviving: How do I turnaround a business? PART 1 Thriving or Surviving: How do I turnaround a business? PART 1 With the cessation of JobKeeper in March 2021, Australian businesses will need to be smarter, nimbler and more innovative than they have ever been to stand on their own two feet again. 

In response to the challenges facing businesses and business leaders, we have put together a very special 4-part podcast series dedicated to a single topic: Thriving or Failing: How do I turnaround a business? 

Over the course of the next 4 episodes, we will provide our listeners with a practical common-sense approach on how to tackle the big problems facing a business on the cusp of financial disaster.

This week’s episode is focused on Principle 1: Making Sense of the Chaos.

Following any period of economic downturn, most employees will generally be feeling uncertain and fearful about what is happening and what is going to happen next.

Fundamentally, effective leadership is key to any successful turnaround. This means to reverse a corporate decline the leadership team is responsible for driving a psychological shift across the whole business restoring people’s confidence in themselves and replacing low morale with collaboration and initiative.

In this episode we will discuss:

  • How to clear away the smoke and get back to business basics
  • How to communicate the way forward
  • The emotional intelligence needed to change the momentum of the wider team
  • Establishing time frames with key stakeholders and creating a sense of urgency for performance improvement
  • Enabling the Management team to deliver the change   

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> With the cessation of JobKeeper in March 2021, Australian businesses will need to be smarter, nimbler and more innovative than they have ever been to stand on their own two feet again. 

In response to the challenges facing businesses and business leaders, we have put together a very special 4-part podcast series dedicated to a single topic: Thriving or Failing: How do I turnaround a business? 

Over the course of the next 4 episodes, we will provide our listeners with a practical common-sense approach on how to tackle the big problems facing a business on the cusp of financial disaster.

This week’s episode is focused on Principle 1: Making Sense of the Chaos.

Following any period of economic downturn, most employees will generally be feeling uncertain and fearful about what is happening and what is going to happen next.

Fundamentally, effective leadership is key to any successful turnaround. This means to reverse a corporate decline the leadership team is responsible for driving a psychological shift across the whole business restoring people’s confidence in themselves and replacing low morale with collaboration and initiative.

In this episode we will discuss:

  • How to clear away the smoke and get back to business basics
  • How to communicate the way forward
  • The emotional intelligence needed to change the momentum of the wider team
  • Establishing time frames with key stakeholders and creating a sense of urgency for performance improvement
  • Enabling the Management team to deliver the change   

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-7910830 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +1000 1199 1 5 full false Is it family or career? Is it family or career? Striking the right balance between family and career will differ depending on the circumstances facing the person, the family, their stage of life, their chosen career.

As human beings adapt to life during this pandemic, has provided people with more options around working from home and working around family life. 

However, in an attempt to be both good at family and good at career, can sometimes mean doing an average job at both. Some will find it easy to justify the long hours at work because without the job the family will suffer financially. Others will talk about the guilt, anxiety and frustration they feel by giving either family or career preferential treatment over the other.

In today’s episode, we will help to determine whether you can strike a balance between the two things that occupy the greatest portion of our lives apart from sleep.

We will talk through: 

  • some of the reasons we face this juggling act of family or career
  • how to determine what are your real priorities in life
  • what considerations can you made at work and at home in making the right decisions for your life 
  • advice on making the hard choices 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Striking the right balance between family and career will differ depending on the circumstances facing the person, the family, their stage of life, their chosen career.

As human beings adapt to life during this pandemic, has provided people with more options around working from home and working around family life. 

However, in an attempt to be both good at family and good at career, can sometimes mean doing an average job at both. Some will find it easy to justify the long hours at work because without the job the family will suffer financially. Others will talk about the guilt, anxiety and frustration they feel by giving either family or career preferential treatment over the other.

In today’s episode, we will help to determine whether you can strike a balance between the two things that occupy the greatest portion of our lives apart from sleep.

We will talk through: 

  • some of the reasons we face this juggling act of family or career
  • how to determine what are your real priorities in life
  • what considerations can you made at work and at home in making the right decisions for your life 
  • advice on making the hard choices 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-7530442 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +1000 1576 1 4 full false How do I keep my staff from leaving my business? How do I keep my staff from leaving my business? Good employees are hard to find. They say that when you lose your best people, the first place to look is at management. When your top talent decides to leave your business, productivity reduces, morale suffers, and resentment sets in with the employer as the tasks of the exiting employee are loaded onto the remaining staff.     

In these unprecedented times, there is no new normal when it comes to work arrangements. With so much of our work day being conducted from home offices or through virtual meetings, there just isn’t as much physical contact for meetings or catch ups anymore between employees and employers. With this type of agile workplace what can be done by you to keep your employees motivated and interested in the long term vision of your business.  

The important thing to remember, is never waste a good crisis. This new work environment we are all faced with really gives businesses and opportunity to focus more on its most important asset: its people. 

This episode we will discuss:

  • what causes people to leave a business in the first place
  • the main triggers that cause staff to disconnect mentally and emotionally from their work 
  • what are our 8 tips for keeping and retaining your best people long term  
  • how to measure and monitor job satisfaction levels across your business 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Good employees are hard to find. They say that when you lose your best people, the first place to look is at management. When your top talent decides to leave your business, productivity reduces, morale suffers, and resentment sets in with the employer as the tasks of the exiting employee are loaded onto the remaining staff.     

In these unprecedented times, there is no new normal when it comes to work arrangements. With so much of our work day being conducted from home offices or through virtual meetings, there just isn’t as much physical contact for meetings or catch ups anymore between employees and employers. With this type of agile workplace what can be done by you to keep your employees motivated and interested in the long term vision of your business.  

The important thing to remember, is never waste a good crisis. This new work environment we are all faced with really gives businesses and opportunity to focus more on its most important asset: its people. 

This episode we will discuss:

  • what causes people to leave a business in the first place
  • the main triggers that cause staff to disconnect mentally and emotionally from their work 
  • what are our 8 tips for keeping and retaining your best people long term  
  • how to measure and monitor job satisfaction levels across your business 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-7530433 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +1000 1377 1 3 full true The Devil Inside: How do I let go of my ego? The Devil Inside: How do I let go of my ego? Ego can either make or break your company. 

Ego is defined as a self generated identity of what we believe to be who and what we are. A strong ego centric nature is linked to our core identity as humans, and therefore we want to protect it at all costs. As a leader, an ego left unchecked can warp our perspective and values and corrupt our behaviour. 

As we advance up the corporate ladder, people are more likely to want to please us. As leaders we can fall into the habit of always wanting to be right, which can make our views of the world very insular creating a massive disconnect with the wider business and its culture. 

In today’s episode we discuss the fact that the ego may be part of us but it isn’t who we really are. All the beliefs, perceptions and traits that we identify as being you and 1 are created and chosen. So how do we better manage our ego as leaders and as people?

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday and the 3 ways ego is working against you
  • Our 5 key strategies on how to let go of your ego and become a better leader 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

  

]]> Ego can either make or break your company. 

Ego is defined as a self generated identity of what we believe to be who and what we are. A strong ego centric nature is linked to our core identity as humans, and therefore we want to protect it at all costs. As a leader, an ego left unchecked can warp our perspective and values and corrupt our behaviour. 

As we advance up the corporate ladder, people are more likely to want to please us. As leaders we can fall into the habit of always wanting to be right, which can make our views of the world very insular creating a massive disconnect with the wider business and its culture. 

In today’s episode we discuss the fact that the ego may be part of us but it isn’t who we really are. All the beliefs, perceptions and traits that we identify as being you and 1 are created and chosen. So how do we better manage our ego as leaders and as people?

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday and the 3 ways ego is working against you
  • Our 5 key strategies on how to let go of your ego and become a better leader 

If you absolutely love this podcast, please subscribe and don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating. Be sure to share this podcast with someone who would benefit from it. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

  

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-7528684 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +1000 1157 1 2 full true How do I make myself more valuable? How do I make myself more valuable? Today businesses are more acutely aware that to remain competitive they need to innovate and deliver services more efficiently. More positions are being outsourced, cut, or revamped, which makes it very difficult to believe that anybody's job is completely safe.

However, in any organisation you will still find a group of people who are absolutely indispensable regardless of the environment, economy or market.  What separates them from other employees, is the value or the perceived value that they add to a company. On today’s episode, we will talk about the concept of adding value as an employee and becoming indispensable to an organisation. 

In this podcast we will discuss: 

  • Understanding the difference between being indispensable and being replaceable
  • Why can 2 people doing the same job be paid such different salaries 
  • Why personal development makes all the difference to your career 
  • Our 9 key strategies for making yourself more valuable. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Today businesses are more acutely aware that to remain competitive they need to innovate and deliver services more efficiently. More positions are being outsourced, cut, or revamped, which makes it very difficult to believe that anybody's job is completely safe.

However, in any organisation you will still find a group of people who are absolutely indispensable regardless of the environment, economy or market.  What separates them from other employees, is the value or the perceived value that they add to a company. On today’s episode, we will talk about the concept of adding value as an employee and becoming indispensable to an organisation. 

In this podcast we will discuss: 

  • Understanding the difference between being indispensable and being replaceable
  • Why can 2 people doing the same job be paid such different salaries 
  • Why personal development makes all the difference to your career 
  • Our 9 key strategies for making yourself more valuable. 

Why not head over to our website www.theturnaroundmindset.com and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!

]]> Adam Smith and Phil Slade Buzzsprout-7528633 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +1000 1116 1 1 full false Introduction to the Turnaround Mindset Introduction to the Turnaround Mindset In 2021 society is still grappling with the economic aftermath of coronavirus and the wider ramifications of how we will conduct business going forward. In these unprecedented times, decisive and fearless leadership is critical to any business transformation.

The Turnaround Mindset podcast was created to give people and companies the opportunity to have the difficult questions about their businesses and their careers answered as well as manage their own anxieties and fears more effectively. 

Each week your hosts  behavioral economist and psychologist Phil Slade and successful business leader and accountant Adam Smith will unpack the tough and intimate questions we all face as leaders and professionals. 

Providing straight up non nonsense advice, this podcast is designed for leaders looking to change the momentum of their businesses and to empower people to take positive action with their careers.  

]]> In 2021 society is still grappling with the economic aftermath of coronavirus and the wider ramifications of how we will conduct business going forward. In these unprecedented times, decisive and fearless leadership is critical to any business transformation.

The Turnaround Mindset podcast was created to give people and companies the opportunity to have the difficult questions about their businesses and their careers answered as well as manage their own anxieties and fears more effectively. 

Each week your hosts  behavioral economist and psychologist Phil Slade and successful business leader and accountant Adam Smith will unpack the tough and intimate questions we all face as leaders and professionals. 

Providing straight up non nonsense advice, this podcast is designed for leaders looking to change the momentum of their businesses and to empower people to take positive action with their careers.  

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