Since launching Dig Deeper in October 2024, I've had the privilege of hosting insightful conversations with a range of fascinating guests. My aim in every conversation is to give you fresh perspectives and actionable strategies to grow your leadership skills for a complex world.

To make it easier for you to access the wealth of wisdom shared so far, I've grouped the episodes into three categories and given you links to the most relevant episodes in each one. The categories are Lead People Well, Make Change Happen, and Live Life Deliberately:

New to the Dig Deeper podcast? Start here:

• For team leadership: Callum McKirdy on feedback culture

• For driving change: Danni Ermilova Williams on embracing disruption

• For personal growth: Andrew Maffett on being unhurried

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‍1. Lead People Well

How to Cultivate Brilliance and Collaboration Towards a Shared Vision

Are you seeking to create a culture where your team members can truly shine and contribute their best? Do you want to move away from a ‘hero’ mindset and embrace a more facilitative approach to leadership?

• Overcoming the Fear of Feedback: Create Safe Spaces. Callum McKirdy delves into the reasons behind our avoidance of feedback and offers strategies for creating a culture of open communication. 

• Mastering the Art of Listening: Amplify Unheard Voices. DK emphasises the importance of genuinely hearing your team members, both verbally and nonverbally, and creating a space for open dialogue.

• Building a Culture of Value and Contribution: Enable Collective Wisdom. The episodes with James Miller and Sir Ashley Bloomfield explore creating a safe and inclusive space where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work. 

Other episodes in this category:

• Andrew Maffett - Cultivate Curious Leadership
• CO2 Rob Pa'o - Build Inclusive Teams

2. Make Change Happen

How to Drive Innovation, Navigate Complexity, and Achieve Positive Outcomes

Leading change can often feel overwhelming. These episodes provide insights on embracing disruption, challenging conventional norms, and fostering a culture of adaptability and resilience:

• Embracing Disruption and Adaptability: Make Space For Innovation. Danni Ermilova Williams challenges the conventional focus on constant productivity and highlights the significance of creating space for innovation and strategic thinking. 

• Challenging Limiting Beliefs: Question Established Rules. Suzanne Rosa encourages listeners to question the status quo and cultivate a mindset of innovation. 

• Systems Thinking and the Power of Imagination: See Complex Patterns. Dr. Richard Hodge explores the application of systems thinking to understand complex challenges and harness the power of imagination to drive positive change. While Adam Cooper discusses practical ways to see the system in context.

Other episodes in this category:

• CO2 Rob Pa'o - Lead with Cultural Awareness

3. Live Life Deliberately

How to Cultivate a Meaningful, Sustainable, and Fulfilling Life

Beyond professional achievements, it's essential to design a life that aligns with your values and brings you joy. These episodes explore themes of balance, purpose, and personal growth:

• Designing a Fulfilling Career Path: Align Work with Purpose. The episodes with Katie Hair and Jodi Willocks, share personal stories of career breaks and the importance of aligning your career with your passions.

• Prioritising Well-being and Renewal: Embrace Unhurried Leadership. Andrew Maffett emphasises the significance of slowing down, practicing mindfulness, and creating space for rejuvenation. And Jodi Willocks provides insights on incorporating regular breaks and moments of recharge. 

• Discovering Your Purpose: Connect Values to Work Gillian Brookes underscores the importance of identifying your core values and aligning your work with a purpose that resonates with you. 

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