Mentors To Executives Worldwide

In our second podcast for this 5 part series, Fulyana and Kim look at how you, as a leader, can create a “safe” work environment for your team to express new ideas, vocalise concerns or expose problems. Do you have a “safe” work environment? Why does it feel that way?

This week we start a five part series based around your workplace and some of the topics that are so interrelated we felt it best to have them in a series of their own. Session 1 is all about how your workplace is perceived from both inside and out. How do you think potential employees […]

Do you manage projects and activities by setting a “finish” deadline? Could these be changed to “Start” deadlines for the next phase of a project or its implementation? This week Kim and Fulyana talk through changing our terminology and thus our focus from finish deadlines to start deadlines to encourage a sense of urgency and […]

This week Kim and Fulyana react to an article which included four questions that gave rise to a host of ideas and responses, leading in turn to some insights into career paths, management and job satisfaction. The article is below the podcast. Also below is a link to our episode about finding your “why” with […]

In a slightly different direction of discussion this week, Kim and Fulyana explore the personal challenges and rewards when you are part of a start up. This might be a new team in a large organisation or a completely new venture for yourself or a small team. How do you know you are achieving personal […]

After 16 months of distanced recording, Kim and Fulyana meet across the table to discuss the value of “robust debate” in meetings. How do you keep the personal issues out of this type of debate? How much of the discussion forms part of the meeting record? Are robust discussions encouraged in your organisation? Does it […]

Do your work colleagues know all the skills you bring to the table? Have you ever thought you could offer a skill but hesitated because it wasn’t something you learned with this particular organisation? This week Kim and Fulyana explore what it means to “brag” about your skills in the workplace. How can leaders find […]

Fulyana continues her “interview” with Kim, this week covering how and why you should talk about the skills you have that may not yet be utilised by an organisation, whether this is a volunteer or paid role. We also emphasise, yet again, the value of feedback – negative or positive – to keep communication lines […]

For many years Fulyana has been pestering Kim to talk in more detail about her involvement in floral art and its administration. This is the week where it could be avoided no longer! In this podcast, Kim talks though the logistics, planning and administration of competing in both Australia and overseas. It shows just how […]

How do you manage your team? How are you managed? By inspiration or motivation? What’s the difference? Triggered by a short video from Simon Sinek (see below), this week Kim and Fulyana look at the best approach to management – either from motivation or inspiration.

One of the “benefits” of 2020 was the opportunity for many people to rethink their working activities. This week Kim and Fulyana look at what is important to consider when you start to think about quitting your job – whether this is a change within an organisation, moving to another organisation or starting out on […]

Does your organisation encourage internal transfers? Are they considered professional development? What happens to the teams losing and gaining these transferees? How can you, as a team leader or manager, harness the effect of internal transfers? Lots of questions on this topic so this week Kim and Fulyana begin exploring using their own experiences as […]

It’s never pleasant to think about a promotion and then find you have not been selected. Why did you not get the promotion? This week Kim and Fulyana talk about real examples from both sides of the recruitment table with some valuable insights for you to use.

How often do you have more to do than time in the day? What is the difference between “intentional” and “attentional” activities? This week Kim and Fulyana explore their work “habits” and discover some interesting adjustments and insights from their own experiences in the workplace.

There’s a difference between being intimidated at work and working with a bully. Are you in either of these situations? This week Kim and Fulyana explore the options available to you so you can take control of a situation that may be causing you to doubt your abilities.

Do you get invited to meetings, particularly coffee meetings, only to be ignored? This week Kim and Fulyana look at your professional presence – how can you inject yourself into a meeting when you feel you are being ignored? Do you have “situational awareness”?

Is reading part of your daily personal development activities? Should this be as important as physical fitness for you as a person? This week we hear from Kim and Fulyana about using reading, whether it’s a physical or digital book, to keep you disciplined about personal development. What non-fiction book are you reading now and […]

This week we talk through a Case Study about a team transitioning leadership. It is a regular occurrence for the team but there is always a period of time where all team members wait for the previous leader to voice an opinion before they venture their own – even the new leader. What can be […]

Are you concerned for a team member or colleague? This week’s discussion is a difficult topic despite the advances for mental health at work that are occurring. Kim and Fulyana explore some real life examples of valued team members and senior staff who begin to exhibit “out of character” behaviour. Whether it is overwhelm, lack […]

How do you maintain momentum as a project leader for a long term project – one that may be more than 5 years away? This week Kim shares a project she is leading with an end milestone of 2026 with Fulyana providing the mentoring for this activity. What should you do to stop the excuses […]