Mentors To Executives Worldwide

What format are your digital records? Where are the backups kept? How long do we really need to keep them? How will they be accessed in 50 years time? This week Kim and Fulyana explore (if briefly) the world of records management with questions around how long we need to keep records and how will […]

In Part 3 of our discussion with Trish Nicklin, we hear about the similarities (and differences) of being on boards, what a leader should be doing and how to prepare yourself for a change in either your career or your industry. Kim and Fulyana share some insights with Trish on the ways they assess their […]

This week we have a case study sent to us by a listener. Kim and Fulyana explore how to best manage a person returning to a work team or project after an absence on other tasks. When do you start the planning? Who does the orientation? How do you introduce the returning staffer to the […]

Are organisations and leaders looking in the right places for the next generation of leaders? Will we have jobs in the future? Why is a sledgehammer important for a kitchen wall? This week, in Part 2 of our discussion with Trish Nicklin, Kim and Fulyana have the opportunity to explore what it really means to […]

It’s October as we record this, so out thoughts turned to resourcing for end of year activities and the celebrations and distractions that can happen at this time. In this podcast Kim and Fulyana discuss what really needs to be considered when you are planning for an end of year celebration….and when is the best […]

When do we identify potential leaders? Are our current methods and training providing the right leaders for business? Will leadership be different in 10 years? This week in Part 1 of a three part discussion with Trish Nicklin, Kim and Fulyana explore what it is to be a leader in this age of business and […]

Are you a leader or a manager? Is there a difference? Which is more important to your organisation? This week Kim and Fulyana share some differing views on the importance of leadership versus management and whether this will change as our working conditions change in the coming years.

Are you interested in being a board member? Is it better to start with a community or not for profit organisation? This week we conclude our discussion with Trisca Scott Brannigan who covers her early experiences on boards as well as her top 4 priorities in life and the juggling/scheduling act that is part of […]

In Part 2 of our 3 part discussion with Trisca Scott Brannigan, we explore the challenge of managing a team of “creative” minds and discover the benefits of accepting opportunities when they appear despite our natural reticence. Just a reminder that this was recorded in a noisy location – as much as is technologically possible, […]

Are you challenged by marketing a product or service on a global scale in a highly competitive sector? How can you make yourself heard? How do you know you are reaching your target audience? These topics and more are covered in our three part conversation with Trisca Scott Brannigan, Executive Director of Marketing at Deakin […]

Do you know what is the best way for you to learn? How do you keep up to date with your own industry as well as the leading edge? This week Kim and Fulyana look at a range of learning modalities to compare the relative merits of each. Whether it’s seminars or magazines, online learning […]

This week Kim and Fulyana talk about how they use their travel time – whether its planned or forced on them by transport delays – both the successful and not so successful activities that you might also find appropriate for your own travel time. What do you do when your flight is delayed unexpectedly?

Have you ever been asked at interview to give examples of your resilience at work? What does that mean? And how is it different from endurance? This week Kim and Fulyana talk through their definitions and give examples of how you might look at your own abilities in these areas. The links for the articles […]

Are you managing or leading a long distance project? Do you collaborate with teams across countries, states or cities? Ever wonder what the best practice is for this type of collaboration? This week Kim confesses to not following best practice for her latest project and Fulyana shares her own experience in managing teams on projects […]

Are you new to your current role? Have you ever joined an organisation and not been able to orient yourself or had the benefit of an organised induction/orientation session? Whose responsibility is this when you are in the senior executive ranks?   This week Kim and Fulyana explore the options you have when you need […]

Have you ever been bewildered by acronyms? Do you speak a special language in your business world that is alien to your customers or clients? Do you expect anyone who interacts with your business to speak your business language? This week Kim shares a recent experience where a business spoke in its own language and […]

If you were asked to be a more strategic thinker, would you know what this means? How would you train yourself to become a strategic thinker? This week Kim and Fulyana look at what strategic thinking means for them in the workplace and how, as a senior executive, you might approach a plan to be […]

Do you set goals, have milestones for projects or plan a map of progress? This week Kim and Fulyana talk through the advantages of using mapping for your project plans and team achievements…….and revisit the ongoing debate about the word “goals”.

Do you have political discussions, weekend sports reviews and television show critiques taking up time at work? This week Kim and Fulyana look at the options available both for individuals and organisations to manage the time spent at work in these types of discussions. Whether you enjoy them or want to never take part, this […]

This week Kim and Fulyana explore options for a listener who sent in a request. The discussion is about working relations for front office staff and the job boundaries that might need to be set. It’s a balance between doing a great job and learning to do the things we don’t want to do (or […]