Thriving Leaders Podcast
Episodes
Your Team Is Not Disengaged. They Don’t Feel Like They Matter with Zach Mercurio
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many leaders are working hard to build cultures of trust, connection, and performance, yet people still leave work feeling unseen, overlooked, or unde...
AI Is Moving Fast. Are Leaders Ready? Here’s what you need to know!
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot of noise right now about artificial intelligence. Excitement. Fear. Big predictions about job losses. Quiet uncertainty in leadership t...
Process Thinking: Rethinking Productivity and Remote Leadership
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where remote work and high-performance teams are no longer optional, how do leaders build trust, accountability and culture without control...
From Elevator Pitches to Origin Stories: Storytelling Tools Every Leader Needs
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if your leadership message could be clear, memorable, and deeply human—all in under 60 seconds? In this episode, we’re joined by Erin ...
Leading Lasting Impact with Digby Scott
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like the pace of leadership is pulling you in a hundred directions, leaving no space to reflect or recharge? You're not alone. In this e...
The One Skill Every Leader Needs in the Age of AI: Storytelling with Gabrielle Dolan
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some people walk into a room and instantly connect. Others? They lose the room without even realising it. What makes the difference isn’t just chari...
Relational Intelligence: How to Hear the Hidden Music of Your Team with Mark Butler
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you combine clinical depth, corporate wisdom, and a passion for thriving teams? In this powerful conversation, we explore the idea ...
How to Turn Data into Stories and Stories into Action with Dr Selena Fisk
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unpack how to make numbers meaningful, how to avoid the common traps and biases leaders fall into, and why shifting from data-driv...
Redefining Leadership: The Power of Quiet with Megumi Miki
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I first met Megumi Miki back in 2009, and even then, I could feel the quiet power she carried into every room. Megumi is a Japanese-Australian speaker...
Quiet Cracking and Leading Change with Dr Michelle McQuaid
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle McQuaid is one of the most trusted voices in workplace wellbeing today. An award-winning researcher, LinkedIn Top Voice for Mental Health, an...
Customer Service as a Leadership Strategy with Monique Richardson
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation was a powerful reminder of how leadership grounded in service can transform teams, uplift culture, and create safer, more human work...
From Resistance to Results: How Greg Pickering from AFCA Turned Team Performance
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a team is deeply engaged—but underperforming? In this episode, I sit down with Greg Pickering, Senior Manager at the Australian F...
Beyond Billables: Rethinking Leadership and Teams in Professional Services
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build a law firm that challenges the traditional model—and thrives? In this episode, I sit down with the leaders from Hive Leg...
AI and Large Language Model’s (LLMs) in Thriving Teams
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with Justin Williams, a leader with deep expertise in AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), digital transformation, and the hu...
Olympic-Level Leadership Lessons with Matt Carroll
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to lead an Olympic-level team? Not on the field—but behind the scenes? In this episode, I’m joined by Matt Carroll AM, one of Au...
Kindness, Accountability and Trust at Insync with Jeremy Summers
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Summers is the CEO of Insync, a consultancy known for its data-driven approach to culture, engagement, and leadership. With a rich background i...
Building Better Conversations, Boundaries and Teams with Grant Gemmell
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Gemmell is the Managing Director at Facet5 Global, and someone I’ve had the privilege of working alongside for over 15 years. His deep experti...
Peernovation: Unlocking Team Potential with Leo Bottary
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Leo Bottary—author of Peernovation and founder of Peernovation, LLC—to explore what truly makes teams thrive in t...
When Everyone Leads: A Deep Dive into Adaptive Leadership with Kaye Monk-Morgan
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan—President and CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center—to unpack what it really means to lead in ...
Coaching the System with David Clutterbuck
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Professor David Clutterbuck—pioneer of team coaching, co-founder of the EMCC, and author of over 70 books—to expl...
Strengths, Engagement & Work Besties with Claire de Carteret
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m thrilled to share the latest episode of the Thriving Leaders Podcast, featuring an insightful conversation with Claire de Carteret, Managing Dir...
From Busy to Effective: Mastering Team Productivity with Dermot Crowley
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Thriving Leaders Podcast I meet with Dermot Crowley—productivity expert, bestselling author, and founder of Adapt Productivity. Dermot’s ...
Learning teams: Psychological Safety, Accountability, and Failure with Amy Edmondson
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chatting with Amy Edmondson about what makes a thriving team has been a career highlight! Season 2 of the Thriving Leaders Podcast is now live! ...
Episode 19: Leading Change
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is our last episode of Season 1 of the Thriving Leaders podcast. Change is normal, but it can be uncomfortable. We are constantly evolving, impro...
Episode 18: A Structure for Communicating
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from our previous 2 episodes on Communication (ep. 16 Communication and ep. 17 Communicating with Purpose), we continue the conversation ...
Episode 17: Communicating with Purpose
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When we connect people to purpose, we inspire them. Purpose is a key driver of employee engagement. This isn’t a new topic: humans have been...
Episode 16: Communication
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone needs to be effective at communication—thriving leaders even more so. It is the most universal skill. Effective communication is how thrivi...
Episode 15: Decision Making
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a thriving leader, you need to make decisions that balance the best interests of your team and the organisation. But by instilling a culture where ...
Episode14: Operating Rhythm
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An operating rhythm creates a repeatable cadence, so team members know what to expect week in, week out. It creates certainty and removes ambiguity, w...
Episode 13: Strategy & OKRs
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A strategy articulates what makes your organisation unique and different and provides value. It informs what areas to invest your time and money in, t...
Episode 12: Accountability
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Holding team members accountable and setting goals through clear communication is a skill that many leaders find challenging. When we delay having imp...
Episode 11: When to Coach
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learning when it is an appropriate time to coach takes awareness of the situation, the team member and yourself. Identifying coaching moments is a cri...
Episode 10: Coaching
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most people naturally like to help others solve their problems. In fact, it is quite likely that you moved into a leadership position because you were...
Episode 9: Feedback Cultures and Receiving Feedback
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When leaders and organisations incorporate feedback into their culture, it increases engagement, retention, productivity and motivation. Employee r...
Episode 8: Feedback Part 2
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we covered in the previous episode (Feedback Part 1), creating a culture of feedback is vital for any high performing team. So, in this episode, we...
Episode 7: Feedback Part 1
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When some people hear the word feedback, the hairs on the back of their neck stand up. You may have had a bad experience receiving feedback or perhaps...
Episode 6: High Performance Cultures
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a culture where there are collective beliefs, assumptions and values, it’s important to bring cohesiveness and connection to your team to ensure ...
Episode 5: Thriving Teams Part 2
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we discussed on What it takes to build a Thriving teams Part 2 and discussed tangible and practical things that you can do to b...
Episode 4: Thriving Teams Part 1
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss what it takes to build a Thriving Team, including team dynamics, and we share our proven Thriving Teams model, which has be...
How to Build Confidence
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we talked about confidence and how to be confident as a leader. Get ready to unpack some barriers to lead confidently that wil...
Building Your Leadership Style
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we focus on building your personal leadership style. Get ready for a deep dive into practical strategies and insights that wil...
It's here... the Thriving Leaders Podcast! Leadership Styles
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Thriving Leaders Podcast. This podcast is here to support you as a leader, no matter your experience level, wi...