Tall Poppy

What makes mentoring work? What’s the difference between coaching and mentoring? Claire Díaz-Ortiz is an author, speaker, and technology innovator. Claire was an early employee at Twitter, where she was hired to lead corporate social innovation. She is the author of seven books, the latest being, “One-Minute Mentoring” co-written with Ken Blanchard. Her Success Mentor Summit explores how learning from others can change your life and work, and she shares her own experiences of being a mentor and mentee. Plus important considerations when looking for a mentor and what’s needed for mentoring to be really successful. Mentions The Pope […]The post TP 26: Clarie Diaz-Ortiz One Minute Mentoring appeared first on Tathra Street.

Kathryn Molloy has been leading the way for over two decades in world-changing ventures. She has run businesses and large not for profit organisations. She has influenced state leaders, government ministers, and large corporations to make better decisions for the future of the planet. I was blessed to work with her 17 years ago and in this conversation, we reminisce about that time and explore what she has been doing since. Her collaborative leadership style continues to alter outcomes for environmental groups in BC, and improved environmental impacts of the Olympics. TOPICS COVERED 360 Feedback How to influence politicians […]The post TP 25: Kathryn Molloy NGO Entrepreneur appeared first on Tathra Street.

Charles Byrd is an Evernote Guru and Joint Venture expert, he has a lot of wisdom about productivity, what makes it work, technology and how it can help free humans up to do what’s important to us. He talks about how he leveraged a 15-year career in Silicon Valley to launch his own company that scaled up more quickly than expected. Learn the secret ingredient, what inspired him early on, how he uses Evernote, how Tathra uses Evernote, and how their conversation piqued a thread about technology in service of humanity. RESOURCES Mentioned Byrd Word  Charles Byrd on LinkedIn, Facebook Evernote Course: Kill […]The post TP 24: Charles Byrd Evernote Guru appeared first on Tathra Street.

David Holzmer, Ph.D. is an Organizational Behaviour Specialist and Consultant. He shares the insights from his research into sensemaking under conditions of ongoing disruption. He discussed the essentials for creative problem solving and innovation. And the changes in how we relate to each other, to today’s world, and how all of this impacts our ability to deal effectively with the uncertainty, the ambiguous and uncharted territory many organisations find themselves in. What is the role of trust and psychological safety in the workplace? Why do we want simple, easy answers, and why has this created so much divisiveness? Why are we […]The post TP 23: David Holzmer on Disruption appeared first on Tathra Street.

What role do mentors play in our society? How can we pass on learned knowledge instead of reinventing the wheel? Vern Fettke is a seasoned business owner, with a real desire to give back. He runs an award-winning financial services company in Melbourne’s west and is very involved in community initiatives. We talked about his transition from the military to corporate life, how apprenticeships and succession planning fit together, and the relationship between celebrating failure and Australian bankruptcy laws. If you’re interested in the big picture of mentorship, have a listen to see what you can take to heart from […]The post TP 22: Vern Fettke on Mentors appeared first on Tathra Street.

Amber Hawken on Self Awareness What’s the difference between fear and intuition, how do you know when dive in, and when to do a reality check? These are some of the gems Amber Hawken, author of Unfuckwithable Life, shared about some of the key element of self-awareness. We talked a lot about authenticity, what that is and the practices that will help us get into flow. Is pain necessary to growth? Listen to find out. Resources Mentioned  Amber’s website, on LinkedIn,  Facebook The Unfuckwithable Life – Amber’s book The Rise of Superman by Stephen Cotler. Psychosomatics Amber’s fave article on […]The post TP 21: Amber Hawken on Self-Awareness appeared first on Tathra Street.

Matt Kurowski is the Huddle Labs guy who created a values framework illustrating types of capital that are often underestimated and unacknowledged. Huddle helps large organisations rethink complex problems, with human-centred design from a very purpose driven and values-based perspective. Matt and I talked about the Snowflake framework, being a goth in the 80s and the influence of that era on being 40something in the pursuit of meaning. We heard a bit about what its’ like to be mentored by Umair Haque and what collaborative advantage is. Resources Mentioned Huddle’s website Matt’s Website DrTime on Instagram/Twitter/LinkedIn, Eddie Harran Goth subculture NAS Insurance (becoming […]The post TP 20: Matt Kurowski on Complete Value appeared first on Tathra Street.

Mark C. Crowley, author of “Lead From The Heart“, leveraged experience from a 25-year career as a senior executive in the financial services industry and combined it with remarkable research to make the case for reinventing the way we manage people. Introducing the word “heart” into leadership was met with huge and predictable resistance. Now, five years later, Mark’s book has become a best-seller. He shares the ideas that were initially rejected but now represent the future of workplace leadership. Resources Mentioned  Mark’s Book Lead from the Heart Fast Company – Mark’s articles  Mark on LinkedIn Mark’s article on […]The post TP 19: Mark C Crowley Leads with Heart appeared first on Tathra Street.

Standing up for what you believe in is gaining currency in the business world, to the point that you risk your reputation if you don’t. Business for good isn’t just a nice idea, today, having the certification to prove you’ve got a legit triple bottom line approach is the way to go. Hundreds of businesses in Australia and thousands in the US are leading the way, putting their money where their mouth is and have become Certified B Corporations. CEO Alicia Darvall helps us understand the benefits, the process and the “why” behind becoming a B Corp as part of a movement towards using business as a force […]The post TP 18: Alicia Darvall B Corp Revolution appeared first on Tathra Street.

As Culture Amp co-founder, not only is Didier Elzinga one of the most forward-thinking CEOs I know, he’s got a really cool name. He’s the kind of CEO that does what it takes for his people to feel valued. He’s also unafraid to answer questions about the relationship of power and authority to leadership. We talk about the role of culture analytics, why engagement hasn’t really improved and the future of work. He’s gone from what he describes as ‘the most naive business plan’ to a third round of venture capital funding. Culture Amp is a Melbourne startup that’s […]The post TP 17: Didier Elzinga of Culture Amp appeared first on Tathra Street.

No stranger to the mic, Fleassy Malay speaks up about her relationship with fear and shame. A seasoned performer, she has inspired hundreds of people across the globe to find their voice, to speak their truth and to be courageous, vulnerable, passionate and honest. She runs Melbourne’s acclaimed Mother Tounge, spoken word poetry night and Speak Up a course offers a safe space to learn and develop public speaking skills. Her online course, Courageously Me encourages women to have the courage to prioritise themselves. She also inspired the name of this podcast. Resources Mentioned Fleassy’s website Mother Tongue community on Facebook  […]The post TP 16: Fleassy Malay Speaks Up appeared first on Tathra Street.

Lorraine Ngwengya is a speaker, advocate and entrepreneur. Based on her own experience, she’s created a business with a mission to address the issue of youth unemployment. We talk about what it’s like to be a leader at a young age, what she has learned along the way and what’s more important than experience in looking for work. She recognises how different the job market is than it was for our parents and she sees opportunities to change how we approach youth unemployment. She shares her own journey to leadership and to starting her business, and the most important thing […]The post TP 15: Lorraine Ngwenya – Youth Leadership appeared first on Tathra Street.

What do we know about human behaviour, our ability to collaborate and lead teams? There is no shortage of advice, but what is it based on? David Burkus connects this advice to academic rigour to provide an evidence-based approach to leadership. Author of Under New Management and host of the Work Smarter Summit and the podcast Radio Free Leader. Our conversation explores the importance of finding what works for you and your team when inquiring into ways to work smarter not harder. If you’re a bit overwhelmed with what you want to accomplish this year, this episode is for you. […]The post TP 14: David Burkus – Work Smarter Summit appeared first on Tathra Street.

Liz Blake of Lateral Insights is a very accomplished leadership consultant and business mentor. She takes us into the depths of her own journey to understand her work, and how transformation can happen on a personal level and impact our whole lives, our work, our future, and ultimately our relationship with our selves and our world. That is, how leverage points in one area can have a ripple effect across our whole lives. Incorporating tools like Strengths Finder, Integrity and Values, and working with Emotional Intelligence to integrate with a range of intelligences resulting in clarity and authenticity. As someone who really walks her talk, she takes us through servant leadership and ultimately, […]The post TP 13: Liz Blake – Deep Self Leadership appeared first on Tathra Street.

Are you making a dying instead of making a living? Carolyn Tate helps move us from meaningless to purposeful and reframes the desire to leave a job you hate and encourages us to start where you are, and make a practice of creating purpose projects. Though she warns that purpose washing is the new greenwashing, she highlights how individual purpose contributes to the larger whole and that we don’t have a single purpose for life. She shares the most important work leaders can do as we navigate from the industrial age to the tech age, and what will help organisations survive and thrive in the […]The post TP 12: Carolyn Tate – Higher Purpose appeared first on Tathra Street.

Jessica Watson is an entrepreneur and an adventurer. Best known for her solo sailing journey, circumnavigating the globe at the age of 16. She shares with us what she learned from her experience, how she got so much support and sponsorship, and how she dealt with the naysayers. We learn about what kind of leaders she really is and the start up she’s involved in now, that’s like Trip Advisor for Sailing, bringing disruptive innovation to the marine industry. Deckee fulfils on her dream to get more people sailing, by making it easier for people to enjoy it and just give it a go.   Back to Tall […]The post TP 11: Jessica Watson – Adventurer & Collaborative Entrepreneur appeared first on Tathra Street.

“There are no leaders, only acts of leadership.” Mark LeBusque is the Human Manager. He was told to take a good hard look at himself if he wanted to change and it paved the way for a remarkable change that led to outstanding results for his team. Year one sales target exceeded by 237% and when asked what he was doing differently “I treat my people like humans”. Now he runs programs to help managers let go of the 100-year-old leadership model and become Human Managers. Resources Mark’s book – Being Human – Why Robots Are Not The Answer To Business Success […]The post TP 10: Mark LeBusque – The Human Manager appeared first on Tathra Street.

Carmel Guerra is the CEO of the Centre for Multicultural Youth. We discuss reframing “not for profit” and “diversity is a strength” and what they mean from her perspective. Her recent experience at Harvard Business School’s Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management inspired her to focus on sector leadership and organisational wellbeing in both the short term and long term. Instituting a culture survey to assess staff satisfaction and engaging in big-picture conversations and practical actions about succession planning. She shares what it was like in the 90s when she started this work and the difference advocacy can make. Her Tall Poppy advice tells us we’ve […]The post TP 09: Carmel Guerra on Sector Leadership appeared first on Tathra Street.

Tall Poppy host Tathra Street shares her backstory. Born in Australia, raised in Canada, a young activist who was willing to risk arrest for causes she believed in, inspired by a wide range of influencers from Joanna Macy, to Paul Hawken, from Deepak Chopra to Otto Scharma and Peter Senge. A personal journey of change, internal and external, from moving across the planet to changing careers and starting her own business. In this episode you’ll get a snapshot of what it took to become the person she is today, the activist groups she was part of,  the books she […]The post TP 08: Backstory – Activist to Entrepreneur appeared first on Tathra Street.

Tom Morkes shares his entrepreneurial wisdom to increase our chances of success, looking at the realities of uncertainty, failure and attributes that enable us to be anti-fragile. Plus practical advice for those of us with an idea, a book, a business concept. With his military background, he has first-hand knowledge about the power of the insurgent, bringing relevant experience from the battlefield to our creatives endeavours. His most recent book Collaborate, was successfully crowd-funded, and his next collaboration, the Freedom Journal broke records on Kickstarter. Links to Resources Tom’s website Tom’s podcast Insurgent Publishing Collaborate by Tom Morkes The Freedom Journal  […]The post TP 07: Tom Morkes, Collaborate Author appeared first on Tathra Street.