Welcome to the We are Human Leaders podcast, today we're talking to global leadership expert, Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM about the impact of leading from the Head and the Heart. We delve deep into the attributes that empower great leadership, why everyone can be a leader, and what changes for us and those around us when we lead from the Head and the Heart. Dr Ferguson also turns the tables on us and asks about our leadership styles, revealing some uncomfortable and important truths.

When is a time when you’ve felt truly appreciated for who you are and your unique contribution at work? These moments tend to stand out - because they tend to be rare.

Today we are talking to people analytics, engagement and recognition expert Dr Meisha-ann Martin about why research shows we need to build better skills and habits around how we show recognition. And how we as human leaders can make this happen.

In this episode we're talking with Dr Jonathan Fisher about how we create space for the heart in Leadership.

Dr Fisher is a Mindful Cardiologist. He’s a Harvard trained physician, Clinical-Cardiologist and Mindfulness meditation teacher with the lived experience of surviving burnout, Dr Fisher has rediscovered his joy at work the hard way.

In this episode we're talking to Ashton Applewhite about the prejudice we all have - Ageism.

We explore what ageism is, and how pervasive it is in our lives and work. And debunk the myth of generational stereotypes.

In this episode we're talking to Ron Carucci on the practice and impact of being honest. Ron is the author of books including To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose, and he shares insights from 15 years of research into the four factors that help leaders create an environment where people are 16 times more likely to tell the truth, behave fairly and serve a greater good.

In this conversation on We Are Human Leaders we speak with Aunty Munya Andrews and Carla Rogers of Evolve Communities around their Seven Steps to Practical Reconciliation and Allyship - critical for Human Leaders and modern workplaces.

In this conversation on We Are Human Leaders we speak with Diana Chapman C-Founder of the Conscious Leadership Group about what it means to attune to conscious Leadership. We explore the necessity of IQ, EQ and EQ as a conscious Leader and discuss practical ways Leaders can step into their full body wisdom.

Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia helps us explore what is takes to build emotional optimism into the foundation of an organisation and to do so in joyful service.

The Impact of Burnout on Employee Engagement: results of the Global Burnout Study 2022