Officeworks Pinpoint magazine Pinpoint Issue 28 Spring 2018 | Page 17

Podcasts that will help you develop leadership skills Podcasts continue to grow in popularity and are quickly becoming a fast and convenient way to stay on top of all kinds of topics. With Officeworks’ 70-20-10 approach to professional development, podcasts are a great way informal way to learn about leadership principles, hear from leadership experts and discover case studies, examples and lessons you can apply within your own role. The LEADx, hosted by Kevin Kruse. The New York Times best-selling author of Employee Engagement 2.0 interviews the hottest leadership experts five days a week. Each episode ends with the guest challenging listeners to get 1 percent better by trying out one specific idea from the show. If you want a daily tip from the world’s best leadership coaches, this show is for you. There are thousands of leadership podcasts out there today, but here are six of the best drawing on true leadership practice and expertise from some of the world’s leading thinkers. Simply look for these titles in your favourite podcast app and start listening! Women’s Leadership, hosted by Sabrina Braham. Find your niche and live your potential with inspiring stories of female leadership. Whether it’s the power of perception, managing millennials, unleashing confidence or communicating like a leader, Sabrina brings her years of coaching and business experience to her conversations with inspiring female leaders from across the globe. This Is Your Life, hosted by Michael Hyatt, is a podcast that focuses on helping you win at work, succeed at life, and lead with confidence. Hyatt discusses the finer points of leadership, productivity, influence, personal development, and goal-setting in his show, and imparts wisdom, humour, and lessons on intentional living to young leaders and elite professionals alike. Insight Edge. Created by the Australian Institute of Management, each monthly episode of Insight Edge tackles a broad theme related to leadership – diversity and inclusion, ethics, risk, personal management and more. Host Kirsten Lees interviews guests from a fascinating array of background and shares a wealth of expertise in leadership and management. The Tim Ferriss Show . Known for his best-selling book The 4-Hour Workweek, Ferris uses this show to deconstruct the practices of world- class leaders. From fields as eclectic as investing, chess, pro sports and Fortune 500’s, he digs in deep to explain the tools and tactics you can apply in your own work life to grow your skills and confidence. Heroine. A podcast that shares real, deep, and meaningful stories from creative, female leaders about their personal and professional journeys. By providing inspirational and practical content, Heroine helps close the gender gap in fields where science and art intersect such as design, tech, and business. Plus, if you love podcasts make sure to check out Officeworks’ own small business podcast Paper Cuts by Officeworks . Available for download in your favourite podcast app or on officeworks.com.au/workwise 17