End of Season 3 – highlights and insights!
Season 3 was another great season with loads of interesting guests, stories, insights and learnings. This episode captures some of those as introductions to guests you might have missed and
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Bringing leadership development into the metaverse
Rarely has the world been so disrupted on a global level as it has since early 2020 when Covid was first reported. All aspects of life have been upended and many industries changed as a result. But disruption shows up in many ways. Technology changes are one such aspect.
The broader metaverse has come into vogue, some would say finally, and it is set to become a defining disruption over the coming decades. The way leadership development is experienced is one industry that will evolve as a result of this new technology.
In early 2022 we brought over 100 leaders from nine cities in five countries on a metaverse enabled learning experience. To our knowledge, this was a pioneering experience and received very positive feedback from those leaders.
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Bringing leadership development into the metaverse
Rarely has the world been so disrupted on a global level as it has since early 2020 when Covid was first reported. All aspects of life have been upended and
How to prevent burnout as a leader
Inspired by a conversation with Andrew May and Dr. Tom Buckley “I know I am not at my best. My patience is low, I feel blunt and slow in my
5 ways to increase your female CEO Talent Pipeline
Inspired by a conversation with Susan Metcalf, CEO of Chief Executive Women “It will take 65 years or until 2086 before women make up 40% of line roles in executive
How to develop good judgement as an Executive and why this is so important
What I learned from talking with Meahan Callaghan “Good judgement is a bit like personal values, you don’t know what is missing until it is not there. The quality of
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Size matters!
Design is the key to leadership team effectiveness, speed and agility. What I learned from talking with Ruth Wageman. “Can you come and chat? I’ve got some great people on
Ambition – Your Friend or Foe?
What I learned from speaking with Nicolai Tillisch on The Leadership Diet “I am very happy to be in this role and I enjoy the challenge and reward it provides.
Don’t assume your new CEO will be successful. Insure it.
What I learned from talking with Dr. Ty Wiggins “My reputation grows with every failure”, said George Bernard Shaw. That’s great George, but what kind of reputation was it? One
Changing the plot. Ensuring your intentions have substance.
What I learned from talking with Padraig O’Tuama on our podcast. Shaking Hands by Pádraig Ó Tuama27th May 2012 Because what’s the alternative?Because of courage.Because of loved ones lost.Because no
Reputation matters!
What I learned from podcast episodes with Brian Hartzer and Warwick Fairfax “It takes twenty years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. ” Warren Buffet Waking
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I found him to be the most effective and insightful coach that I have worked with. That’s significant, as I have worked with many. His style creates a safe space for sharing deep insights and his thoughtful questioning and follow up notes are catalysts for increased awareness and often jolted me into new and more effective ways of thinking.
James Carolin
FOXTEL
Padraig is the coach whom any senior executive would benefit from.
As a world-class coach, he supports his clients by asking the perfect questions to allow the best answers to reveal themselves. He was the ideal coach to guide me through a significant professional and cultural transition
Martin Grossman
GM ANZ, Actelion Pharmaceuticals
Having worked with Padraig for 2 years, he has provided invaluable support and guidance. Padraig has never told me what to do, but instead offers a different perspective. He asks the hard questions and helps reframe each situation to uncover the real opportunity for knowledge, organisational development, learning and self-improvement.
Steve Keys
Vice President Asia Pac, Middle East and Africa, IFS
He is a true thought leader.
I always come away from our time together feeling inspired
Simon Youngs
Global Head of Learning, Coats
Padraig was an outstanding executive coach for me, dare I say, a successful leader but contemplating my own set of key questions & development challenges. We connected easily & focused on the outcomes I was after. He is an incredible listener, highly insightful, honest & experienced in his counsel & coaching. The program was more helpful & defining than I'd imagined.
Pete Everingham
Former Managing Director, Seek Education
I believe the success of this event was influenced by the host, Padraig O’Sullivan. Pod is a refreshing enigma in the corporate world: a brilliantly complex mind coupled with warm, open, humble and enthusiastic curiosity. A paragon for these times.
Dr Jason Fox
Padraig understands leadership and understands how people can come together to collectively succeed in the work environment. His powerful insights and logical advice has been of immense benefit to me and the teams I work with.
Jonathan Moller
Head Of Medical Affairs USA, Abbvie
Padraig has been brilliant in working with several members of our Executive team He is focussed on providing a coaching experience that delivers commercial outcomes which is a real strength. I have experienced coaches in the past that are great for the individual concerned but fail to also deliver company results. He is rather unique.
Meahan Callaghan
Former Global HRD, SEEK
My time with Pod always takes me one leap forward – He has helped me to lead at scale with an awareness of how best to apply myself to the existing environment whilst also influencing improvements in the environment."
Siebert Lubbe
Chief Engineer, Open Universities Australia