Mentors To Executives Worldwide

We never know when opportunity will knock……so what do you do when either you see your perfect job advertised or you are asked to consider a new job when you have not been in your current role for very long? Kim and Fulyana look at the decision making process they use and, surprise, surprise, they […]

One of the most challenging aspects of being a senior manager is working with peers, team members and other executives who, for whatever reason, prove “difficult”. In this podcast Kim and Fulyana talk through how to address these situations with examples from their own experience as both executives and mentors.

All of us, at some time in our careers, have felt the need to ask for an increase in remuneration. When is the right time? How do you go about it so that the outcome is what you believe to be fair? In this podcast Kim and Fulyana cover this topic from both an individual […]

In the final part of our discussion with elite triathletes Josh and Krystle Hockley, we explore how they decide when to take a break from the pressures of training and competition, and how they “switch off”.  There is also some talk about the inspiration they find outside their sport and how that works to motivate […]

The terms mentor and coach get bandied around a lot these days. Now we also have the term “accountability partner”. Which do you need……if any? This week Kim and Fulyana explore the differences as they see them, with some first hand examples and experiences.

In Part 2 of the 3 part discussion with elite triathletes Josh and Krystle Hockley, Kim and Fulyana hear how these people juggle jobs, business, training, coaching others and competitions. We also hear a candid discussion of setbacks as well as the value of social media for motivation and marketing. If you haven’t yet heard […]

How can you establish yourself as an executive? How do you present yourself in an organisation so that your profile is seen the way you want it? In this podcast Kim and Fulyana talk about ways to ensure you know how you want your profile presented regardless of the situation.

Ever wondered what life is like as an elite athlete? How do you keep motivated, set goals, manage setbacks? As we hear from triathletes Josh and Krystle Hockley its not so different to life in the executive lane. Here in Part 1 of a three part series of conversations with Kim and Fulyana, we explore […]

In this podcast, Kim and Fulyana answer some questions about the difference, from their experience, of managing work groups of senior executives and junior staff. What do you think would be easier?

Its both exciting and nerve wracking to be promoted from within a team to a position where you manage and lead, whether this is your own team or a new one. In this podcast, Kim and Fulyana look at the pitfalls and responsibilities of taking on this role for the first time.

Last week marked the tenth podcast for Fulyana and Kim! And there is still so much more for them to talk about………we thought it might be the right time to hear how the idea came about and what they hope to achieve for others with the podcast series. There’s also some insight into how they […]

Kim and Fulyana continue their wide ranging discussion with Denis Gambi looking at the differences between large organisations and the opportunities for change in the recruitment process at all levels of an organisation. If you missed Part 1 of this discussion, click on this link to hear it now.  

Kim and Fulyana are joined by Denis Gambi to discuss the qualities they all like to see in business leaders. In a broad ranging discussion about both their own leadership styles and their experience with other business leaders, these three executives share some insight about how big organisations can be successful with the people resources […]

You worked hard, your team is passionate and inspired but still your project is rejected. How do you manage both your own disappointment and your team’s reaction? In this podcast, Kim and Fulyana talk honestly and openly about their reactions in these situations and how they manage the process of moving beyond the anger and […]

Continuing the discussion with Nick Plummer from Directioneering, Kim and Fulyana explore what the most important aspects are from a client/candidate perspective when using outplacement services. They also look at the importance of people networks, the changing use of technology in our business lives as well as some personal insights about being retrenched when you […]

Many of us these days have experienced being retrenched or had our positions in organisations declared redundant through restructuring or takeovers. Kim and Fulyana are joined by Nick Plummer from Directioneering to talk about how we make successful career transitions, when is the right time (if it is not forced on you) and what outplacement […]

What drives us to achieve our goals? What inspires us? Should we, as managers, be responsible for inspiring others? Listen to Fulyana and Kim discuss their views and experiences related to these questions.

Does empowerment come from within or does it come through recognition of your expertise in the workplace? Once again Kim and Fulyana present their views and experience, sometimes differing, to provide you with another viewpoint of this topic in the executive world.

Do you make time for reflection about how you are managing your activities?  This week, Kim shares some of her own reflection time during a visit to Bunbury, Western Australia for the Australian Floral Art Championships.  

In Part 2 of our discussion with John Eddy, we hear more on the use of mentoring throughout a business career. Some interesting examples of how mentoring works in both large and small organisations with useful information on how to measure the success of mentoring and its effect on the way an organisation is perceived […]