Soft Skills for Leaders with Lisa Evans

109: Self-Leadership Unlocked

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to "Soft Skills for Leaders," the podcast where we explore the critical skills needed for leadership. In this insightful episode, we unlock th...

108: Building Resilient Teams

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to "Soft Skills for Leaders," the podcast where we explore the critical skills needed for leadership. In this episode, our host Lisa Evans sit...

107: Leading Through Connection with Paul Skewes

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uncover the essential human skills that drive exceptional leadership and discover the empowering impact of coaching on team development and capability...

106: The Soft Skills of Outstanding Service Culture

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm excited to bring this episode of Soft Skills for Leaders to you today.  My guest is Ron Kaufman, a global leader in the service industry and the ...

105: From Uncertainty to Clarity: Managing Grey Area Behaviours

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Soft Skills for Leaders! I'm your host, Lisa Evans, and today we have a very important and timely topic to discuss:...

103: Creating a Culture of Connection

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Soft Skills for Leaders, host Lisa Evans chats with Kirryn Zerna, a former corporate communications professional in the financial s...

104: Cracking The Email Code

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Soft Skills for Leaders, host Lisa Evans chats with Carmel Luck, a communication specialist, to discuss the fascinating topic of Cr...

102: Inclusive Leadership with Síle Walsh

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Soft Skills for Leaders, host Lisa Evans chats with Síle Walsh. Síle is a captivating leader specialising in leadership and organ...

101: Building a Culture of Thriving with Arthur Carmazzi

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Soft Skills for Leaders, host Lisa Evans sits down with Arthur Carmazzi to discuss the importance of soft skills in building a thri...

100: Redefining Leadership to Inspire Sustainable Change with Vikas Garg

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Soft Skills for Leaders, my guest is Vikas Garg, founder of Abillion, a digital platform that encourages conscious living and advoc...

099: Self-Aware Leadership with Dr Nia Thomas

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Soft Skills for Leaders, my guest is Dr Nia Thomas. Nia discusses the importance of self-awareness in leadership and provides tips ...

098: Leading with Purpose with Linda O'Farrell

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Soft Skills for Leaders, my guest is Linda O'Farrell. We discuss the importance of organisational culture and well-being in the wor...

097: The Power of Quiet People with Serena Low

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on this episode of the Soft Skills for Leaders podcast is Serena Low, an introvert coach who helps professional women find their inner streng...

096: Developing a Culture of Resilience with Dr Lynda Folan

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lynda Folan is my guest on this episode of Soft Skills for Leaders. Lynda has a PhD in Organisational Psychology, and 35 years of experience in the co...

095: The Power of Mentoring with Darren McFarlane

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Darren McFarlane is my guest on this episode of the Soft Skills for Leaders Podcast. Darren is the founder of Next Level Mentoring. He realised the po...

094: Future Fit Leaders with Gihan Perera

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on this Soft Skills for Leaders Podcast episode is Gihan Perera. We chat about the essential topic of how leaders can lead in today's workpla...

093: Head & Heart Leadership with Dr Kirstin Ferguson

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on this episode of the Soft Skills for Leaders Podcast is Dr Kirstin Ferguson.  Dr Kirstin Ferguson is an award-winning, globally recognised...

092: Ethical Leadership in Business with Dr Julie Crews

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest is Dr Julie Crews, a business ethicist and principal consultant of Leading Ethically. Julie is passionate about developing leaders with integ...

091: Conflict and Compassion with IIona Vass

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share a conversation with Ilona Vass. Ilona is the Founder of Dancing with the Dragons, a company that teaches productive communica...

090: How to Get Noticed with Caelan Huntress

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with Caelan Huntress who is a dynamic speaker, trainer, and business coach. He started his career as an acrobat in the circus...

089: Smart Ways of Working with Amantha Imber

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with Amantha Imber, an organisational psychologist and founder of behavioural science consultancy Inventium, who helps people ...

088: How to Listen with Oscar Trimboli

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with Oscar Trimboli. Communication isn't just about what we say; it is 50% speaking and 50% listening.  Oscar is a speaker, p...

087: Building Inclusive Workplaces with Dr Judy Lundy

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with Dr Judy Lundy, MBA Program Director at Edith Cowan University. Judy is passionate about building and developing inclusive...

086: Relocating for Work with Anna Kavelj

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with Anna Kavelj, Managing Director of Elite Woodhams Relocation, an award-winning Destination Services Provider in Australia....

085. Respect at Work with Dr Jacinta Buchbach

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with Dr Jacinta Buchbach, head of Leader Development, "Respect at Work" at In Safe Hands.  Her broad exposure to challenging ...

084: Leaders Hurting Teams with Ben Brearley

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with Ben Brearley, host of the Thoughtful Leader Podcast. Ben believes that good leadership is thoughtful leadership.  Ben is...

083: The Third Space with Dr Adam Fraser

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Fraser is a speaker, consultant, author, researcher, and leader of large-scale interventions.  I have been a fan of Adam's work since I first he...

082: Self-Leadership & Connection with Mel Kettle

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with Mel Kettle, author of the book Fully Connected. Mel is a highly sought-after speaker and trainer. Her clients include lea...

081: Amplifying Team Accountability with Dr Paige Williams

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Paige Williams, author and researcher in Organisational Behaviour.  Paige has over twenty years of ex...

080: Limitless leadership with Renee Giarusso

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with Renee Giarusso. We share a candid conversation about leading living and learning   Talking Points The power of lifelong...

079: Well Being of Teams with Pip Loader

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pip helps Leaders build great teams that work.  Teams that are engaged, empowered and effective every day.  Her work is centred around her 4 Well-Be...

078: Success, Balance and Impact with Dr Jesse Green

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with Dr Jesse Green and we share a conversation that encompasses many different areas of life including: What it means to ach...

077: Wisdom and Eldership with Dr Tom Verghese

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with Dr Tom Verghese.  We share a candid conversation about ageing, life transitions and eldership.   Talking Points How do...

076: Introducing Soft Skills for Leaders with Lisa Evans

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This month marks eight years of being in business. During that time, my brand and service offerings have evolved.  When I began my journey into podca...

075: Career Transitions with Lois Keay-Smith

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Business Chat podcast, I speak with Lois Keay-Smith, a career counsellor who helps people figure out what they want in their ca...

074: LinkedIn for High Value Connections with Adam Franklin

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're someone who likes to start a conversation and yearns for connection, you will reap rewards and opportunities on LinkedIn. However, the chall...

073: Profitability Making a Better World with Michael Watts

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a major shift in business expectations from consumers who call for brands to be socially and environmentally responsible. People are no...

072: From Expert to Authority with Petra Zink

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Expert and authority may seem similar, but as I discovered when chatting with Petra Zink, there is a key difference.  Petra is an author and founder ...

071: How To Be An Effective Leader In Decision Making With Rob Hartnett

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Decision-making is a crucial skill to be an effective leader. Decisions that are well-crafted help organisations move towards goals and best outcomes....

070: Re-imagining Learning at Work With Steph Clarke

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our love for learning is strengthened when we're in environments that acknowledge and nurture this passion. However, most of our learning institutions...

069: Non-Verbal Negotiation with Gary Edwards

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The negotiation process depends on what needs to be achieved. The individuals involved can either participate in competitive or collaborative negotiat...

068: Your Personal Brand With Jennifer Holloway

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our personal branding goes beyond the images we post on social platforms. It needs to be aligned with who we really are, our values, and what we aim t...

067: Conscious Communication with Jem Fuller

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having conscious communication can be life-changing, it improves internal communication and enhances the power of listening. In this episode of the Bu...

066: Navigating Conversations in Business with Nigel Collin

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Business Chat Podcast, I speak with Nigel Collin, a Certified Professional Speaker (CSP), author, and founder of the Ingenious ...

065: How To Have A Stand-Out Personal Brand With Monica Rosenfeld

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Business Chat Podcast, I have a fascinating chat about personal branding with Monica Rosenfeld,  she describes personal brand ...

064: Critical Thinking for Leaders with Bethan Winn

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We use critical thinking whenever we need to make a  decision.  In this episode of the Business Chat Podcast, I chat with Bethan Winn, a critical th...

063: Credible Communication in Spotlight Situations with Dr. Neryl East

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is no better time for leaders to level up their communication skills than now. Leaders need to recognise the importance of early and credible co...

062: How a Geek Introvert Learnt How to Influence Through Data

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Introversion is a strength, one that can be harnessed and used as both a professional and personal skill. Introverts are also able to observe more and...

061: Leading is a Journey of Mastery with Ashraf Dashlooty

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many people see leading as a role they undertake at work only.  Yet when we study the great leaders around us, it's clear that leading is a journey o...

060: Surviving a Toxic Workplace with Dr. John Forbes

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been said that psychological safety is the single biggest contributor to workplace productivity.  When employees are in a psychologically safe s...

059: Leading Performance with Empathy with Daniel Murray

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Empathy is often misunderstood in the business world, but it is a powerful strategy that develops effective leadership. Empathy begins with having a s...

058: Cultivating Confidence Through Change with Samantha Leith

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence is a superpower and everyone can cultivate it. However, in a world where uncertainty dominates, developing confidence can be challenging. I...

057: Leading Through Facilitation With Nick Lim

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Facilitation is used to engage people to discover and apply knowledge.  In this episode of the Business Chat Podcast, I speak with Nick Lim, known fo...

056: Sales Conversations that Convert With Ian Stephens

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are all in sales, whether we are selling a tangible product, ideas, or our own brand. And when it comes to sales, we want to appear authentic and g...

055: Negotiation For Leaders With Gary Edwards

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All of us are leaders; you may be leading others, your personal life or your business. We need to learn the art of negotiation to get what we want in ...

054: First Impressions for Online Meetings with Warwick Merry

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the past two years we've spent so much time in front of our screens attending events, or meetings. In this episode, I speak with the wonderful Warw...

053: Working Together in a Multigenerational Team with Lauren Dixon

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time in history, our workforce is composed of four generations. These generations bring with them their strengths, weaknesses, beliefs, ...

052: Create Your Bucket List with Leanne Blaney

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the beginning of the year and most of us are very enthusiastic about setting our goals. This seems like an ordinary circumstance when we welcome ...

051: How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome with Fiona Redding

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Often when we are put in a place where we have to show our knowledge and expertise about a certain topic, we doubt ourselves and feel like we are a fr...

050: Awesome Lessons From Podcasting

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Time indeed flies fast when you are having fun. This is the perfect description of how Lisa feels about her podcasting journey.  In this mini-episode...

049: Leadership Communication with Chris Huet

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders who know how to communicate well with their team have one thing in common; they achieve substantial success within their companies. In this ep...

048: Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn for Leaders with Nathanial Bibby

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

LinkedIn has become the number one professional networking platform. It's no wonder that business owners turn to LinkedIn to create more exposure and ...

047: Overcoming the Unthinkable with Kwesi Millington

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No matter how much we carefully plan our lives, struggles will always be present. We are given adversities to build the resilience that will help us i...

046: Authentic Leadership with Deborah Coviello

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gone are the days when leaders are only meant to be followed. Now, more than ever, we need authentic leadership that will move, inspire, and create a ...

045: Find Your Purpose Without the Pressure with Andrew Millar

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's not always easy to discover what we're born to do. We might think, is it possible to find your purpose without the pressure? In this episode, I s...

044:Embracing Life and Celebrating Ageing with Catherine Palin-Brinkworth

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We often hear people say that they don't want to become old as if it's a bad thing. The impact of this stigma is seen especially in women ageing while...

043:Top Tips on Trusting Leaders with Conor O'Malley

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders need to establish trust in their organizations by encouraging an individual's being and doing. In this episode, I have a lovely chat with Cono...

042: Courageous Leadership Is Doing What's Right Not Easy with Chris Nicholls

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When we go through a crisis it will either forge us to become a leader or pull us in a downward spiral. In this episode, I am joined by Chris Nicholls...

041: Choose Your Destiny with Kyle Spyrides

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Make sure that whatever you do in life, decide your destiny."  This quote has been ingrained in Kyle Spyrides' mind ever since his grandfather gave ...

040: Step Into Your Power with Libby Stone

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all have a superpower: it's recognising that we are more than capable of navigating our way through success. And this can be achieved if we're able...

039: Facilitation Tips with Lisa Evans

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We'll have a bit of a twist in our episode. Instead of interviewing amazing guests, I was given a wonderful opportunity to talk about my great love, w...

038: Team Performance, The Foundation For Success with Andrew Bull

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Managing a business is like weaving through various interpersonal relationships. These relationships can make or break a company; either the leader wi...

037: Creating Strategy for Profit and Purpose with Alex Brueckmann

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Consumers and employees can see beyond the marketing facade of businesses. Large corporations especially are put under the spotlight on what they can ...

036: Business Conversations That Matter with Andrea Newton

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every employee is expected to be engaged, highly focused and contribute positively to the business organisation.  In order to achieve this, leaders a...

035: Having A Business Exit Strategy with Martin Vidakovic

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As business owners, we think a lot about how to start, grow, and scale our business.  What we don't put much thought on is when and how to best exit ...

034: Human Durability for Leading Self and Others with Derrick McManus

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all experience setbacks in life and having the resilience to bounce back is essential.  However, it is possible to go beyond resilience and sustai...

033: Read To Lead With Jeff Brown

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many benefits to reading books. But let's face it, we don't always have reading at the top of our priorities. However, if you're one of c...

032: The Trusted Way with Patrick Galvin

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Relationship building is a soft skill that is essential in creating a successful business. The good news is that it can be learnt. Relationship buildi...

031: Leading Above the Line with Michelle Bihary

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Challenges in the workplace and in business are inevitable. Many of these challenges stem from behaviours that are below the line. In this episode of ...

030: Relationship Based Business with Lindsay Adams

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The world of business is ever changing. What worked in the past, won't necessarily work now. What we're seeing now is the importance of relationships....

029: The Productive Leader with Sally Foley-Lewis

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Festina lente." This Latin phrase is an oxymoron that translates to "hurry slowly." It means to "act with due diligence, focus, and attention to deta...

028: Accountability For Success With Darren Finkelstein

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you do what you say you are going to do? Do you meet your obligations, promises, and commitments you've made to others and to yourself? There are s...

027: Bonus Episode - Understand Self, Understand Others With Ian Crawford

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding yourself is key when it comes to understanding others.  When we increase and improve our self-awareness, we can increase our influence ...

026: Humour In The Workplace With Kate Burr

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can you really use humour tastefully in the workplace? The idea of using humour in the workplace is not new, however it's not particularly common. Whe...

025: The Ideal Facilitation Space with Leanne Hughes

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The word facilitation comes from the Latin root "facilitis" which means: something that is done easily. In today's day and age where there are more on...

024: Bonus Episode - Storytelling with Lisa Evans

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Storytelling is one of the most beautiful parts of the human experience.  This is a bonus episode where I am being interviewed on a podcast called Co...

023: Flourishing Introverts With Joanna Rawbone

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's society, extroverts are often glamourised, opposed to introverts who received less attention. While it sometimes feels like the business wo...

022: Get Found On Google With Karen Dauncey

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Having an online presence is essential for your business.  But it's not enough to just post content online. In order to really leverage social media ...

021: Productivity Hacks And Apps With Ming Johanson

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being a business owner means having the flexibility to choose your own hours. But this doesn't mean that you should continually work excessive hours j...

020: Human Centred Customer Service with Chris Smoje

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At the heart of every successful business is exceptional human-centred customer service.  In this episode, we get to chat with experienced customer s...

019: Being a Resilient Leader in Times of Uncertainty with Mike House

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you unshakable in even the most uncertain circumstance?  The truth is, we just don't know what's around the corner or what life will throw us. Th...

018: Connecting With Strategy With Leanne Isaacson

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Building connections and strengthening relationships is an essential part of business and life. As they say, it's not WHAT you know, it's WHO you know...

017: How To Connect With Anyone Anywhere With Kerrie Phipps

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Even in our interconnected world, there is still a massive disconnect between human beings.  We are connected online but not really making genuine re...

016: Connecting Profit With Purpose With Phil Preston

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Purpose is how you inspire your team, serve your customers, and show the world what you stand for. It is what drives key decisions, and decisions made...

015: Customer Service Design With Graham Harvey

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to be successful in business, you want to be of service. Although it sounds simple, a lot of businesses fail because they are not able to ...

014: SEO Copywriting For Your Business With Liz Green

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Copywriting is an essential element of online marketing that's worth the investment. People often spend thousands of dollars having their website desi...

013: Business Numbers Made Simple With Michelle Maynard

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Numbers are the language of improvement in your business.  Understanding the numbers around your business is essential for success. It helps you make...

012: A Life Of Service With Dave Greenberg

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is no organisation that is bulletproof from crisis and incidents. But, these challenges present opportunities for growth and innovation. The sys...

011: Marketing the Gentle Way with Sarah Santacroce

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The traditional model of marketing and sales can feel awkward and inauthentic, especially for entrepreneurs who are introverted. The good news is that...

010: The Learning Organisation with Glenn Capelli

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a high-performance environment is an essential building block for businesses.  Sustainable high performance is when you are in flow and are ...