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The People Leaders Podcast

Jan and Michelle Terkelsen

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Frequency: 1 episode/18d. Total Eps: 163

The People Leaders Podcast is a resource for managers and business leaders creating high performing teams. Join leadership and team development experts Jan and Michelle Terkelsen each week and explore both subjects from every angle.Through practical tips, valuable insights, and compelling interviews with leadership experts around the world, you’ll learn how to bring out the best in your staff and how to give your best as a leader.We cover issues such as workplace communication, understanding the self and each other, the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), managing virtual teams, our very own High Performing Team Assessment Tool and much more.Our goal with the podcast is to reduce workplace stress and increase job satisfaction for leaders, managers and their teams worldwide.

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https://peopleleaders.com.au/
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How to Find and Win Your Next Leadership Role With Richard Triggs

Episode 163

Monday, March 17, 2025 • Duration 44:42

Regardless of where you are on your leadership journey, this epsiode is guaranteed to help you progress your leadership journey and, importantly, set yourself up to win "your ideal role with your employer of choice." I had a fascinating chat with Richard Triggs, the founder and CEO of Arete Executive, an executive search and recruitment company based in Brisbane, Australia.

We delved into Richard's extensive experience in placing executives in senior leadership roles and board positions, and discussed his books 'Uncover the Hidden Job Market' and 'Winning the War for Talent.'

We explored the intricacies of knowing when it's time for a career move, the importance of self-awareness for leaders, and specific strategies for excelling in job interviews. Additionally, Richard shares actionable advice for leveraging the "hidden job market" and emphasises ongoing personal development. This episode is packed with practical tips and deep insights for both job seekers and employers.

Episode Highlights:

00:30 Richard Triggs' Background and Achievements
02:07 The Importance of Authenticity in Leadership
03:44 Recognising When It's Time for a Career Change
14:21 Preparing for Job Interviews
22:32 The Importance of Ongoing Education
23:36 The Value of an MBA in Today's Market
26:10 Skills Employers Look For
30:31 Navigating the Hidden Job Market
32:26 Effective Networking Strategies
40:14 Coaching and Recruitment Tips
42:10 Conclusion and Contact Information

Useful Links:

Arete Executive Website - https://www.areteexecutive.com.au/
Richard Triggs on LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs
Uncover the Hidden Job Market Book - https://www.areteexecutive.com.au/uncover-the-hidden-job-market-book/

Get in touch with us at info@peopleleaders.com.au
People Leaders Website - https://peopleleaders.com.au/
People Leaders on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/people-leaders-pty-ltd/
Connect with Jan Terkelsen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janterkelsen/
Connect with Michelle Terkelsen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-terkelsen-creating-high-performing-teams-a992744/
Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/people.leaders

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5 Signs Your Team May Need an MBTI Workshop

Episode 162

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 • Duration 09:42

In this episode, I explore five key indicators that suggest your team may benefit from an MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) workshop. Learn how communication breakdowns, lack of team cohesion, low motivation and engagement, constant decision-making conflicts, and unresolved workplace tension could be holding your team back.

Discover practical tips and success stories on how understanding personality dynamics through MBTI can enhance communication, teamwork, and overall workplace efficiency. If these issues sound familiar, it might be time to consider an MBTI workshop for your team.

We’ve been delivering MBTI workshops, in person and online, in Australia and around the world, for over 25 years. If you’d like to discuss how an MBTI workshop might benefit your team, contact jan@peopleleaders.com.au or phone Jan on + 61 425 795 938.

Episode Highlights:

00:30 Introduction: Why Your Team Needs an MBTI Workshop
00:52 Sign 1: Communication Breakdowns
02:32 Sign 2: Lack of Team Cohesion
03:53 Sign 3: Low Motivation and Engagement
05:30 Sign 4: Constant Decision-Making Conflicts
06:48 Sign 5: Unresolved Workplace Tension
08:05 Conclusion: Transform Your Team with MBTI

Maximising Leadership Effectiveness Through Wellbeing with Anna Eliatamby

Episode 153

Friday, September 20, 2024 • Duration 28:32

In this episode, we explore the critical role of well-being in leadership with Anna Eliatamby, a clinical psychologist and workplace well-being expert. Anna shares insights on the foundational importance of self-care for leaders, highlighting how neglecting personal well-being can lead to destructive habits and toxic behaviours.

She introduces key strategies for responding to stress, maintaining healthy work habits, and fostering organisational well-being. Additionally, we discuss the interconnectedness of well-being, diversity, and inclusion, and the necessity of addressing toxicity in the workplace.

Anna also shares thoughts on creating effective well-being programs and the importance of psychological safety. Tune in for a deep dive into developing healthy and effective leadership practices.

Episode Highlights:

00:48 Meet Anna Eliatamby: Expert in Workplace Well-being
02:07 Common Pitfalls in Leadership Well-being
04:15 The Impact of Personal Habits on Leadership
05:29 Qualities of a Happy, Healthy Leader
11:41 Strategies for Managing Stress
17:44 Creating Effective Well-being Programs
20:36 Addressing Toxicity in the Workplace
27:04 Conclusion and Contact Information

Useful Links:
Anna Eliatamby Website - http://www.healthyleadership.world/

Where Do You Sit? Above And Below The Line

Episode 63

Thursday, November 1, 2018 • Duration 22:09

This post is about one of the most impactful behavioural models we've come across in the last 18 years. It’s called ‘above the line and below the line’ where the line represents choice. We can choose to operate either above the line or below it. If it sounds simple, that’s because it is.

But in its simplicity, lies its strength,One of the reasons this tool is so impactful is that it brings values to life in a tangible way. For the teams we’ve worked with, it’s absolutely galvanised the language they operate in and really brought their values to life. We're going to explore the original model here but also how you can adapt it and bring it to life for your own needs.

Episode Highlights:

How it works and who it’s for
Above the line thinking
Below the line thinking
Above the line feeling
Below the line feeling

Useful Links:
Explore our brand new Above-the-Line Leaders' Toolkit - https://peopleleaders.com.au/above-the-line-thinking/
Join our next Leadership Essentials Program - https://peopleleaders.com.au/leadership-essentials-program/

Get in touch with us at info@peopleleaders.com.au
People Leaders Website - https://peopleleaders.com.au/
People Leaders on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/people-leaders-pty-ltd/
Connect with Jan Terkelsen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janterkelsen/
Connect with Michelle Terkelsen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-terkelsen-creating-high-performing-teams-a992744/ - https://www.instagram.com/people.leaders

How To Wheel Your Way To Success

Episode 62

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 • Duration 12:18

We’ve been using the success wheel for many years, and every time we use it with a leadership client or team we get great feedback and they get great results. The beauty of this activity is that it’s ridiculously simple and yet super effective. In this post we’re going to share why and how we use the success wheel – and why it brings such successful results.

Episode Highlights:

What is the success wheel?
The personal success wheel
The team success wheel
Success wheel for a leader
Why is this tool so effective?
Success wheel tips and uses

What Do You Want? We’re Here To Help You Get It...

Episode 61

Thursday, October 4, 2018 • Duration 09:04

At People Leaders, we’re always happy to hear from our readers and listeners. But today, we’re getting really interactive. If there are things you really want and you’re willing to try and make them happen, we want you to get in touch and tell us all about it. Why? Well, what we really want is to put all our knowledge and experience, tools and resources at your fingertips to help you get what you really want.

There are just five simple steps to this process and, if you take us up on the offer, the result for you promises to be an absolute game changer. Here’s how it works.

Episode Highlights:

#1- Get clear about what you want
#2 - How will I know when I’ve achieved it?
#3 - How will it feel?
#4 - Practise that feeling state
#5 - Get in touch with us

The 4 Agreements for Effective Team Leadership

Episode 60

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 • Duration 16:41

Many of our coaching clients ask us for book recommendations, especially about the leadership journey. The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz is probably the book that we recommend most often - and it’s one of our all-time favourites. It’s powerful, profound, and gives you a framework to operate at your best.

So we thought we’d talk about what the Four Agreements are and give you some examples of how you can apply them in your teams, as a people leader, and even just in everyday life.

Episode Highlights:

A background on the origins of The Four Agreements
Agreement #1: Be impeccable with your word
Agreement #2: Don't take anything personally
Agreement #3: Don't make assumptions
Agreement #4: Always do your best
Why you should also be impeccable with your thoughts
Practical ways to put the four agreements into action
How to use the agreements to boost your self-awareness and create change

Pass the Kava (and the pigs) as Pacific Island Chief Sam talks about Leadership

Episode 59

Thursday, September 6, 2018 • Duration 16:11

You may remember from recent pods and posts that we went on holiday to Vanuatu to do some business planning. Since we were discussing people and leadership, we thought we’d chat with a very special someone we met while we were there – Chief Sam.

Chief Sam is an actual Chief of Futuna, a small island in the south of Vanuatu with around 300 people living across four villages. Because we’re always fascinated to learn how different types of leaders work, we were excited to hear all about his role as Chief, and so we shared some Kava and asked him about the joys, responsibilities and challenges of his position.

Episode Highlights:

How Chiefs are appointed
How Chiefs learn about their role and responsibilities
How a Chief knows when he’s doing a good job
What kind of problems and community matters a Chief has to solve
How Chiefs develop and maintain respect
The most difficult thing about the role
What Sam likes most about being a Chief
How the Chief's Council brings village Chiefs together
What Chief Sam sees as the most important thing about his leadership role

Useful Links:
Explore our brand new Above-the-Line Leaders' Toolkit - https://peopleleaders.com.au/above-the-line-thinking/
Join our next Leadership Essentials Program - https://peopleleaders.com.au/leadership-essentials-program/

Get in touch with us at info@peopleleaders.com.au
People Leaders Website - https://peopleleaders.com.au/
People Leaders on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/people-leaders-pty-ltd/
Connect with Jan Terkelsen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janterkelsen/ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-terkelsen-creating-high-performing-teams-a992744/ - https://www.instagram.com/people.leaders

Our Top 5 Energy Boosters for People Leaders (Or Anyone For That Matter)

Episode 58

Wednesday, August 22, 2018 • Duration 10:06

In many of our workshops lately, energy, or rather the lack of it, has been a big issue. In this podcast, we share our top five energy boosting tips. They’re all super easy and there’s not a piece of gym equipment in sight!

As a people leader, you really do need to be at your best if you're expecting the best from your team. And to be as effective as you can be, you need to be optimised mentally, physically, and emotionally. If you can get all of these areas humming along - or even just improve them all a little bit – you’ll have more vitality, more strength and you’ll be able to act more effectively in your role. Here’s a countdown of our favourite energy boosters from five to one.

Episode Highlights:

Drink hot water and lemon first thing
Tip: If you’re prone to laziness, make it at night and top up with hot water in the morning.
Do something of service for someone
Tip: Do this earlier on in the day. If you can set your morning up right, then you're building momentum for a successful and rewarding day.
Take three to five deep diaphragmatic breaths
Tip: Take three deep breaths before going into a meeting or stressful environment. It acts like a pattern interrupt, clearing the head and circulating oxygen throughout the body and brain.
Play your favourite song
Tip: Try incorporating this with your morning hot water and lemon - but be careful not to spill!
Early to bed, early to rise
Find the energy boosters that work for you

Useful Links:
Explore our brand new Above-the-Line Leaders' Toolkit - https://peopleleaders.com.au/above-the-line-thinking/
Join our next Leadership Essentials Program - https://peopleleaders.com.au/leadership-essentials-program/

Get in touch with us at info@peopleleaders.com.au
People Leaders Website - https://peopleleaders.com.au/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/people-leaders-pty-ltd/ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janterkelsen/ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-terkelsen-creating-high-performing-teams-a992744/ - https://www.instagram.com/people.leaders

Leadership Perspectives - Interview With David Ryan, MD City West Water

Episode 57

Wednesday, August 8, 2018 • Duration 31:38

Today, as part of our leadership series, we’re sitting down with David Ryan, managing director of City West Water, a government owned retail water company, to hear his thoughts on leadership and running a large organisation.

The background is that People Leaders ran a six-month leadership programme for David’s team at City West Water in Melbourne. Based on the feedback and the shift in behaviour we've seen, it’s been very successful. David explains:“Leadership is a journey of continuous improvement. You don’t ever arrive at the destination and that’s one of the things I love about it. You also have this huge capacity to make a difference, and I love that too. In our field, it's about water and essential services for the community, but seeing my people grow, as much as anything, is the bit I love most.”David added that it’s this bit that provides the most challenges too, because the influence you have is so much through others.

Episode Highlights:

Trust earning behaviour
Creating the right environment
Having difficult conversations
The importance of well-being
The one characteristic every people leader should have
Advice for someone stepping into a people leader role for the first time
Giving and receiving feedback Important practical strategy

Useful Links:
Explore our brand new Above-the-Line Leaders' Toolkit - https://peopleleaders.com.au/above-the-line-thinking/
Join our next Leadership Essentials Program - https://peopleleaders.com.au/leadership-essentials-program/

Get in touch with us at info@peopleleaders.com.au
People Leaders Website - https://peopleleaders.com.au/
People Leaders on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/people-leaders-pty-ltd/ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janterkelsen/ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-terkelsen-creating-high-performing-teams-a992744/ - https://www.instagram.com/people.leaders

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