Jim Stevenson, CEO of the Bletchley Group, discusses the main pitfalls that organizations face when it comes to growth and transformation. He emphasises the importance of building high-performing teams and creating an environment that allows individuals to be successful. The conversation emphasises the importance of culture in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and organisational transformations. It highlights the need for cultural alignment and the potential pitfalls of neglecting culture during these processes. Josephine and Jim discuss how M&A can either enhance or destroy a company's culture, depending on how it is managed. They also stress the significance of consciously shaping and defining a company's culture, rather than accepting the existing culture. The conversation concludes with the reminder that culture is a key driver of success and should be prioritised in any business strategy. Contact Jim at https://www.bletchleygroup.com/ Contact Josephine at https://gearedforgrowth.biz/contact/

Caroline Dowd-Higgins unlocks the secrets to navigating career transitions with confidence and clarity. Some of the highlights of Caroline's story included that she started her career as an opera singer and performed for about 10 years in Europe and the US. However, she eventually burned out from the financial instability and stress of the career. She then had a "meltdown" and realised she needed a change. With the help of career coaches, she discovered her passion for career development. She has now been working in executive coaching for over 20 years and has authored two books to help others with career transitions.

In this episode we discuss loneliness and how to create states of belonging with Shelley Ceridwen Doyle, a Connection Coach who helps nomadic souls feel a sense of belonging without relying on social media. watch the video here: http://tinyurl.com/2hwvhdne Show Notes: Contact Shelley Ceridwen Doyle: Visit http://communiverse.vip or schedule a call LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleydoyle/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ShelleyCeridwen Download her free masterclass: How to Find Your People and Feel Connected While Navigating Change here https://communiverse.vip/5-150 Learn more at https://bio.site/communiverse Dunbar’s number: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191001-dunbars-number-why-we-can-only-maintain-150-relationships Let us know your thoughts. Contact Josephine at https://gearedforgrowth.biz/contact/

In this episode we discuss loneliness and how to create states of belonging with Shelley Ceridwen Doyle, a Connection Coach who helps nomadic souls feel a sense of belonging without relying on social media. watch the video here: http://tinyurl.com/2hwvhdne Show Notes: Contact Shelley Ceridwen Doyle: Visit http://communiverse.vip or schedule a call LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleydoyle/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ShelleyCeridwen Download her free masterclass: How to Find Your People and Feel Connected While Navigating Change here https://communiverse.vip/5-150 Learn more at https://bio.site/communiverse Dunbar’s number: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191001-dunbars-number-why-we-can-only-maintain-150-relationships Let us know your thoughts. Contact Josephine at https://gearedforgrowth.biz/contact/

My conversation with Jeremy continues in this second part. Jeremy Utely, Adjunct Professor Co-Founder of Stanford's Masters of Creativity Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (known as the d.school) Jeremy is also the co-author of "IDEAFLOW: The Only Business Metric That Matters” which has been translated into more than 10 languages and has been named a top 10 innovation work by Thinkers50. Jeremy is a leading expert on the topic of innovation. His work has appeared in Time, Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and many others. He's a General Partner at Freespin Capital, and lives just south of Stanford with his wife and four daughters. This conversation inspired me so much, I know you’re going to feel the same way too. 🌐Connect with Jeremy http://twitter.com/jeremyutley (Personal) http://dschool.stanford.edu (Company) https://www.jeremyutley.design/ (Personal) Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/Ideaflow-Only-Business-Metric-Matters/dp/0593420586/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

I recently had an insightful conversation with Jeremy Utely, Adjunct Professor Co-Founder of Stanford's Masters of Creativity Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (known as the d.school) Jeremy is also the co-author of "IDEAFLOW: The Only Business Metric That Matters” which has been translated into more than 10 languages and has been named a top 10 innovation work by Thinkers50. Jeremy is a leading expert on the topic of innovation. His work has appeared in Time, Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and many others. He's a General Partner at Freespin Capital, and lives just south of Stanford with his wife and four daughters. This conversation inspired me so much, I know you’re going to feel the same way too. 🌐Connect with Jeremy http://twitter.com/jeremyutley (Personal) http://dschool.stanford.edu (Company) https://www.jeremyutley.design/ (Personal) Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/Ideaflow-Only-Business-Metric-Matters/dp/0593420586/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Chellie Phillips is a coach, corporate trainer and motivational speaker, as well as the author of two other books: When In Doubt, Delete It! And Get Noticed, Get Hired. She’s spent over 25 years in the utility industry where she received numerous state and national awards for her first-rate communication and public relations skills including the 2022 LaBerge Award for Strategic Communications from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Now she uses those same skills to help people create an authentic personal brand designed to get them noticed and hired You can find Chellie at https://www.chelliephillips.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/chellie-phillips/ Purchase Culture Secrets at: mybook.to/culturesecrets.com Your insights matter! Let's keep the conversation alive. Share your thoughts and future topic ideas with us at 👉 https://gearedforgrowth.biz/contact/ 👈 #LeadershipLessons #ComplexityCracked #TheDaysOfLeadership

I recently had a great conversation with Maria Morukian, President of MSM Global Consulting, author and Diversity and Inclusion Practitioner. Maria’s company was recognized as one of the Top 10 Diversity and Inclusion companies by Manage HR Magazine in 2022. She shares practical tips for enacting change in organisations especially in turbulent times, where D&I is facing extraordinary challenges in the national dialogue today, both in the US and at home in Australia. Maria’s popular DEI podcast, Culture Stew (https://www.culturalstew.net/), is in its fourth season, and she is an adjunct faculty at American University and the author of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Trainers: Fostering DEI in the Workplace (ATD Press, 2022). You can contact Maria www.msmglobalconsulting.com - you can sign up for her monthly newsletter there. Or find Maria on Linked in https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-morukian/ Watch this conversation on youtube https://youtu.be/0eHJG20uOtM

🎙️ Episode 50 Alert! Unveiling "The Days: Lessons from Fukushima" Join us for a riveting discussion on Episode 50 as we delve into the captivating world of "The Days"! Co-hosted by the brilliant Dr. Iain Butterworth and yours truly, we're about to decode the art of navigating complexity, uncertainty and pressure in leadership. "The Days" on Netflix takes us back to the profound events of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. While critics might have labeled it as 'too respectful" and 'lacking drama,' we beg to differ. Our conversation taps into the goldmine of insights it offers for leaders and organisations striving to thrive amidst high-stakes challenges. Witness the clash of cultural dynamics, where deference to company leadership meets the grit of risk mitigation, all against the backdrop of catastrophic events unfolding over seven fateful days. Our fascination lies in dissecting the intricate behaviors portrayed, mirroring the colossal pressure that employees endured in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. These lessons echo far beyond the silver screen, resonating with the intricacies of AI-induced complexities and the essence of effective leadership amid organisational ambiguity.

Nicholas Conigrave and Josephine discuss how leadership as a learning activity. Nick has a vast track record and is passionate about working with leaders, building their capability to create organisational environments where people can flourish and do their best work. See Nick’s Centre for Strategic Education paper here: https://www.learningcreates.org.au/ Contact Nick at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-conigrave-0608753/ Let us know your thoughts on this conversation and ideas for future conversations at https://gearedforgrowth.biz/contact/

With co-host Dr Iain Butterworth, we discuss why we are SOOO busy and what we can do about it. So if you feel like you never have enough time, you should really listen to this! For access to the article that inspired this podcast go to See article Beware a Culture of Busyness (hbr.org) Let us know your thoughts on this conversation and ideas for future conversations at https://gearedforgrowth.biz/contact/

Iain and Josephine interview postdoctoral researcher and philosopher Ole Hoffken on The Good Life during his recent visit to Deakin University. We delve into his work which explores how the good life ‘feels’ and the objective conditions required in organisations and the broader society to attain it. We explore the concept of resonance and what it tells us about creating a life of meaning and happiness. Contact Ole at: o.hoeffken@gmail.com The book by Hartmut Rosa on the 'resonance theory' of the good life: https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Resonance%3A+A+Sociology+of+Our+Relationship+to+the+World-p-9781509519927 A shorter article by Rosa sketching the general idea: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Dynamic-Stabilization%2C-the-Triple-A.-Approach-to-Rosa/ce236c08109c0b437e13fe77478c6e58cc56c930 A great introduction to the evolutionary-anthropological approach can be found in the book 'The Social Leap' by Bill von Hippel (University of Queensland): https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-social-leap-william-von-hippel?variant=39379922780194 During his research stay, Ole gave a talk on his work at Deakin University: https://philevents.org/event/show/108329 Contact Dr Iain Butterworth at iain@iainbutterworth.com Let us know your thoughts on how you are attempting to live the Good Life. Contact Josephine at https://gearedforgrowth.biz/contact/

In this episode Josephine speaks to Eric Melchor about designing a life in Romania has worked for Eric and his young family and the benefits that Optimonk brings to personalising your customers’ experiences. They discuss the opportunities that micro-engagements bring to us and our customers creating a sense of connection, trust and happiness. Let us know your thoughts on how personalisation impacts you. Contact Josephine at https://gearedforgrowth.biz/contact/ Contact Erik at eric.melchor@optimonk.com Sign up for the Personalisation Bootcamp at www.optimonk/bootcamp

With my guest Sandra Lam, Organisational Psychologist, we discuss the changes in the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Legislation in Australia and what it means for employers. Contact Sandra Lam at https://www.linkedin.com/in/5andralam/ Let us know your thoughts on psychological health. Contact Josephine at https://gearedforgrowth.biz/contact/

In this episode Dr Iain Butterworth speaks to architect Katherine McPherson, American born and now in Melbourne Australia about what’s next for her after a long career in workplace / community architecture and strategy and organisational dynamics She’s looking at her 3rd Act, and exploring what she wants to do as a mature worker and why it matters. This is the first in a series of conversations about how we leverage the skills and expertise of those wiser older workers (WOWs) for the benefit of both the indiv, the org, the community and society at large. Contact Katherine at: kmcp@developingsolutions.com.au Check out Guilford Lane here: https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/article/the-best-cafes-and-things-to-do-in-guildford-lane As always, please send us your questions and stories: https://gearedforgrowth.biz/contact/ Contact Dr.Iain Butterworth at https://iainbutterworth.com

With guest Warrick Peel we explore the organizational imperative to respond to Climate Change and how organisational thinking and action is intersecting with community level thinking, and how innovation and start-ups are critical to solving some of the wicked problems we face around climate change. Some of the standouts are Atlassian and Canva, making a big impact on climate change action. We discuss how governments and corporations can do more to support and enable actions that take us closer to next zero. Warrick explains carbon pricing and trends in the carbon market and states that most large corporations will have 100s of millions in carbon liability - e.g. AGL posted they have a 600million annual liability - addressing this liability requires purchasing carbon credits or directly investing in renewables to get to net zero. . Warrick warns that solutions aren’t being implemented quick enough and at the scale we need them to be. “Mother Earth will continue beyond 2100 but I don't think humans will”, he bemoans. His call to action is about thinking differently - the message is about saving ourselves…, and saving our relationship with the planet.

Iain and Josephine talk about some of the things that are on their mind as the year draws to a close. Topics range from the brave new world, AI, digital consciousness, the fall of ethics, and the rise of the young, brash entrepreneur. Iain draws on Alvin Toffler’s ‘Future Shock’ and Damian Rodrick’s ‘The Spike’ and discuss the need for elder wisdom in the context of the superstar entrepreneur. Topics venture into the role of psychedelics in treating mental health disorders. And applications of kindness and compassion in modern society. We discuss gender politics and pronouns, other injustices like ageism, and Josephine's upcoming book on women and power, and Iain’s book on Sense of Place coming up next year. We talk about burnout and exhaustion, and issues of mental health that are prevalent at this time of year. We give thanks for people who have inspired and supported us this year also share our new year's resolutions. For Josephine it's “set your mind to receive” and for Iain it's “be present be more present and grateful.” Contact Dr. Iain Butterworth at https://iainbutterworth.com As always, please send us your questions and stories: https://gearedforgrowth.biz/contact/

In this episode, Iain and I discuss our reactions to the new show on Apple TV called Severance and how it raises questions for us about how we manage our personal and work lives. We go from cringing about those office rituals of forced conviviality, and discussing how we can build a workplace environment that encourages bringing our whole self to work, to questioning when is a bit of severance actually a good thing? And there’s lots more in between. Join us for this at times hilarious conversation and don’t worry, there are no spoilers. For more information about Severance https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11280740/ As always, please send us your questions and stories: https://gearedforgrowth.biz/contact/ Contact Dr.Iain Butterworth at https://iainbutterworth.com Contact Dr Josephine Palermo https://gearedforgrowth.biz/contact/

Josephine is joined by Cindy Scott who is a Leadership Coach ⭐️ Author ⭐️ Speaker ⭐️ Podcast Host ⭐️ and retailer of Cancer and Wellbeing Gifts ⭐️ as well as being a Tea Connoisseur Cindy survived Cancer twice. This is her story about how she transformed her life after the devastating re-emergence of breast cancer nearly 5 years after her first diagnosis. You can contact Cindy and see her fabulous resources at https://evolvingwomen.co/ If you’d like to join our Women’s Circle, please contact Josephine at josephine@gearedforgrowth.biz or https://gearedforgrowth.biz/contact/

In this episode Josephine is joined by Russell Pearson who is living the dream lifestyle of the 4hr week and runs a successful coaching advisory business. With a background in design and marketing, we cover topics around ideal client and talent attraction, and what shifts business owners need to make today. Contact Russell here: https://consultingbusinesspodcast.com/ www.russellpearson.com As always, please send us your questions and stories: https://gearedforgrowth.biz/contact/