The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Rita Cincotta
Episodes
The Deliberate Leader Podcast: Avoiding Leadership Burnout
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 In this episode of The Deliberate Leader Podcast, we’re joined by 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗶 — senior marketing leader...
The Deliberate Leader Podcast: Lead like a Human in the age of A.I
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 In this episode of The Deliberate Leader Podcast, we’re joined by 𝗖𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 — AI strategist, ...
The Deliberate Leader Podcast: Bring Funny Into How You Lead
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 In this episode of The Deliberate Leader Podcast, we’re joined by 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 — professional speake...
The Deliberate Leader Podcast: The Joy of Being Deliberate
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, we’re joined by...
The Deliberate Leader Podcast: High Impact Leadership with George Liberopoulos
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 we are joined by 𝗚...
The Deliberate Leader Podcast: Deliberate Leader Mindset with Anna Tsikouris
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, we are joined by ...
The Deliberate Leader Podcast: When we focus on elevating leadership impact, we improve talent pipelines.
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🗣️ In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, we’re diving...
The Deliberate Leader Podcast: Performance - What You Need to Know to Get The Best Out of Your Team
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💥In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, we wrap up our thr...
The Deliberate Leader Podcast: All the things you need to know to lead like a coach
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📣 In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, we unpack what it...
The Deliberate Leader Podcast: Being Deliberate About Your Relationships
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, we dive into t...
The Deliberate Leader: Energy needs to be your focus
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, we explore the often-o...
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Bruce Thompson: Hitting the High Notes in Leadership
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, we are joined by 𝗣𝗿...
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Duncan Bentley: Value-based Leadership
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, we are joined by 𝗣𝗿...
The Deliberate Leader Podcast: Who's in your PAC?
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, we explore the concept...
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Dr. Donna Lyon: Self-Awareness & Trauma-Informed Leadership
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, we are joined by 𝗗𝗿...
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Dr. Lynette Buoy
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, we welcome 𝗗𝗿.𝗟...
The Deliberate Leader Podcast: Our Accountability Group-Live
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, we welcome 𝗦𝗮𝗺...
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Valentina Coin: Secrets from a Change and Transformation Expert
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, Valentina Coin, Co-Fou...
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Glenn Jackson: It's All About Trust
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, we are joined by Glenn...
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Claire Gray: A Focus on Thriving Leader
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Deliberate Leader Podcast, Claire Gray, founder of Thriving Culture, shares her expertise in leadership and team dynamics. With...
Why Imagination and Curiosity are Key Components of Deliberate Leadership
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Deliberate Leader Podcast, host Rita Cincotta sits down with Dr. Rebecca Sutherns, a high-energy collaborative strategist and w...
Becoming a More Self Aware Deliberate Leader with Maureen Kyne
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Deliberate Leader Podcast, host Rita Cincotta talks with Maureen Kyne, a workplace behavior expert and author of the upcoming b...
How to Be a More Decisive Leader with Samantha Rush
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Deliberate Leader Podcast, host Rita Cincotta sits down with decision-making expert Samantha Rush. With her extensive qualifica...
Being A More Adaptive Leader with Suzie Thoraval
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is constant change leaving you feeling unsteady as a leader? Discover the power of “adaptive stability” with Suzie Thoraval, who shares how to sta...
Infinite Leadership with Kylee Leota
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feel like you’re leading on autopilot? Discover how “Infinite Leadership” approach — a fresh approach to self-leadership that empowers you to ...
How to Better Lead your Team with Dr. Desley Lodwick
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Move beyond learning to true development as a leader by focusing on self-awareness, compassion, and new ways of approaching challenges. In this week...
Leading Deliberately and Adaptively
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we are joined by Melanie Marshall, an expert in adaptive leadership and service development. With 25+ years of experience in D...
How Leaders Can Elevate their Global Strategic Thinking
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, let’s welcome Sophie Krantz, a global business strategist with over two decades of experience in international trade, in...
Become More Feedback Fit
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we are joined by Sue Anderson, author of Feedback Fitness. Sue's areas of expertise are in developing a feedback-fit w...
Developing your Inner Brilliance
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Personal Branding - Why do we need one? Join me in this episode where I speak with brand communication and reputation expert, Ros Weadman. Ros takes ...
Why your DNA does not define your health
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Alessandra Edwards to The Deliberate Leader Podcast. Alessandra Edwards is a leading expert in the DNA of performance and well-be...
Deliberate Leadership: Navigating Purpose, Feedback, and Accountability
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we explore deliberate leaders and deliberate strategy, particularly around purpose, feedback, accountability, self-awareness and...
When Grit Is Not Enough with Dr Kirsten Peterson
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode author and psychologist, Dr Kirsten Peterson talks to us about grit and performance and draws parallels from the sporting wor...
The Deliberate Leader Podcast with Megan Buntine
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Rita chats with Megan Buntine, Board and Executive Team Advisor and Executive Coach. Megan draws on her extensive experien...
The Importance of Intuition in Leadership
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Siobhan Mulcahy, Partner at Gaden’s law firm, specialising in Employment Advisory. Siobhan discusses how she leverage...
Deliberate Leadership in Healthcare
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Deliberate Leader podcast I am joined by Rhea Mercado. Rhea leads The Intelligent Rebellion, revolutionising organisat...
Defining moments that matter in Leadership
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by AFL sports star and now CEO, Nick Maxwell. Nick Maxwell is the epitome of hard work, persistence & ‘team’. After y...
How Leaders can achieve better productivity through hybrid working and the 4-day working week
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is all about hybrid working three years post-pandemic. We have learned a lot about how to navigate this different way of wor...
The Leadership Lane Podcast featuring Barb Hyman Founder and CEO sapia.ai
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the great pleasure of welcoming Barb Hyman to the show. Barb is the Founder and CEO of sapia.ai We had a great discussion abo...
How to Maintain Your Wellbeing as a Leader
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined this week by Ange Fragiacomo. Ange is the Founder of the Conscious Living Hub, and co-author of the Amazon Best Seller, “Goodbye Busy, H...
"You pay employees to do their job, but they volunteer to do their best” - Bill Nikolouzakis
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to entrepreneur, Bill Nikolouzakis. Bill has led organisations and developed many teams throughout his career. We discuss...
The importance of implementing a coaching culture in organisations
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What a pleasure it was to have Ainsley Johnstone on The Leadership Lane Podcast recently. Ainsley is doing incredible work with her team Think Talent ...
Feedback Reactions
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part II of our feedback theme, and this week we focus on Feedback Reactions. I discuss what you can you do to minimise or avoid a reaction that does n...
What's your feedback intention?
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When communicating feedback, do you think about your intention in delivering the feedback? If not, this episode provides you with insights into six di...
How Leaders can use Data Analytics and Insights to Elevate the Performance of their Team
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Leadership Lane. I am joined this week by Alex King. Alex King is the co-founder of LedgeHR, a rapidly growi...
Maintaining and Creating more Energy in your Leadership Role with Naomi Gulinello
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off the 2023 year by welcoming our guest, Naomi Gulinello. Naomi is a Wholistic Wellness Coach and in this week’s episode we have an i...
High Impact Communications for Leaders
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you rate your ability to be able to deliver high impact communications? In this episode, we look at factors that can get in the way and a simpl...
How to be more Adaptable and Aware as a Leader
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am joined by Danette Fenton-Menzies. Danette is a thought leader in adaptable leadership and the Director of Learning at Magic...
Leadership Lane with Caelan Huntress
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me in this episode of The Leadership Lane podcast, is author and thought leader, Caelan Huntress. Caelan is an expert in marketing, productivi...
Managing Stress in Leadership
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with Rebecca Max, Founder and General Manager of Infinite Presence. Rebecca works with teams and leaders to help them bet...
The Leadership Lane with Richenda Vermeulen
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s podcast, Rita interviewed the wonderful Richenda Vermuelen, CEO of ntegrity. Richenda shares her insights on how her leadership style...
The 9C's of Leadership
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast I share with you the 9C's of Leadership. What they look like and what they don't, how you can tune into them for yourself...
Moving into the Executive level
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode covers the common fears that might get in the way of moving up to the executive level, and how a focus on confidence, trust and va...
Happier leaders with Dr Tarryn McCarthy
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Dr Tarryn McCarthy shares how we can become happier leaders by focusing on redefining success. In this discussion,...
The Leadership Lane with Jade Lee
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jade Lee is a Workplace Engagement expert who is passionate about employee wellbeing and sustained mental health at work. Jade's new book, "What...
In the Leadership Lane with Pina Khalaf and Michelle McCubbin-Gannon
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have two special guests on the podcast, Pina Khalaf and Michelle McCubbin-Gannon. Pina and Michelle are successful award-winning en...
Leadership Lane with special guest - The Construction Coach - Elinor Moshe
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Special Guest, Elinor Moshe joins me this week for a conversation about leadership on the Leadership Lane. Elinor Moshe is an ambitious a...
Is it all urgent and important?
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at whether everything is really urgent and important. We can quite easily make this our default setting. How do w...
What does Coaching look like in Leadership?
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coaching in leadership provides an effective way to build high team performance, trust, connection and authenticity in a team. In this week's ep...
Energy is the most important resource to manage as a leader
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back and a happy 2022 to you! In this first episode for 2022 we talk about energy. What energy are you bringing to your leadership...
Goal setting and "Six of the best"
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a farewell to 2021, I share with you some goal setting tips to avoid creating guilt lists, and l also share a practice that I was told about this w...
Recommitting to your leadership opportunity
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the importance of recommitting to your leadership opportunity. Does your opportunity still serve your plan? Wha...
Collaboration in a hybrid working environment
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Building a team and encouraging collaboration needs consistent focus and practice. It happens when we intentionally work on it. This week's podc...
Developing Confidence and Performance
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I explore the relationship between building confidence and performance effort. This can be applied to you as a leader or to mem...
How to increase your level of empathy in leadership
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Empathy. We all know we need to demonstrate it. We call it out as being important. Some organisations have it in their values, behaviours and capabili...
Be an Evolution Champion - The real way to manage change in leadership
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about change. We all need to implement it at some point as leaders, but how can we do it in an easier way?
Leadership and your Personal Performance
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you're in the leadership lane, your personal performance - that is your performance based on how you take care of your body, mind, heart and soul...
The relationship between Trust and Confidence
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the relationship between trust and confidence. The two are inextricably linked. They are co-dependent. As on...
A deeper conversation between introverts and extroverts
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share a deeper conversation that I had the pleasure of facilitating between a group of introverts and a group of extroverts. ...
What leadership identity are you wearing?
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about leadership identities. In particular which ones do we wear and how many do we wear? Do we know if we are wearing t...
Welcome to Leadership Lane
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of Leadership Lane. Now more than ever it is tough to lead. Leadership is an esteemed path, but for many...