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The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley

Short, sharp and practical leadership support for thoughtful, reflective, people-focused leaders who want to lead with confidence, without pretending to be someone they"re not. Hosted by leadership coach Ben Brearley, each episode helps you build confidence, set boundaries, and stay true to your values in the workplace. No jargon, no hype. Just real strategies for thoughtful leadership.

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#142: How Leaders Can Support Wellbeing at Work

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/10/19

Wellbeing is no joke. Working long hours and experiencing stress and pressure is still seen as a badge of honour in many workplaces, but it’s time we put a stop to it. And the best people to make a change are leaders in our organisations! In this episode, I take a look at some simple ways to support wellbeing for your people, to improve motivation, productivity and help people work more effectively rather than heading for burnout. Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute

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#141: Leadership Insights from Professional Sport...

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/10/12

In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Ben Alexander, the retired Australian international Rugby player. Ben played for the Wallabies 72 times and also retired as the ACT Brumbies’ most capped player with 152 games. Ben is now the co-owner of Canberra pub ‘The Dock’ (Instagram: thedockcbr) and co-founder of meal tracking service Alfred (IG: the.alfred.app). The father of 3 is also on the ACT Brumbies Board, and The Dock was recently named ‘Canberra’s best pub’. Ben started Alfred while

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#140: Are You Being Too Optimistic?

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/10/05

It’s nice to be optimistic, but what happens when we go too far? In this episode, I take a look at optimism bias and the impact it can have on our leadership. Of course, I’ll also offer some ways that you can try to reduce the impact of optimism without turning you into a negative thinker! Be sure to leave a comment below and tell me about your experiences with people being too optimistic in your workplace. Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session,

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30:56

#139: Supporting Emerging Leaders With Justin Peters

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/09/27

In this episode, I interview Justin Peters, a young leader who went from being an intern at one of his first employers to being the Program Manager for the entire internship program. We discuss many topics including the challenges of transitioning into a leadership position and the best ways to support new leaders to grow their confidence and experience. Justin also hosts the Struggle is Real podcast, which helps young adults learn to overcome life challenges that aren’t really covered in

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#138: How to Tackle Passive Aggressive Behaviour

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/09/21

Passive aggressive behaviour can be quite common in the workplace, as many of us work in a relatively polite society. Passive aggressive behaviour is a way for people to say “No” and push back on you, without direct confrontation. Needless to say, it can also be one of the most frustrating behaviours to encounter in the workplace! Leaders are likely to run into this behaviour because we are in the business of making change… and many people don’t like change. In fact, they’d rather that you just left

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#137: Falling Into Bad Leadership Behaviour? Do This!

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/09/14

We often think that only “bad” leaders fall into displaying poor leadership behaviour. In reality, I believe that depending on the situation, we all have the potential to do things we’re not proud of in leadership. This doesn’t make us bad people or even bad leaders, it makes us human! So what should you do if you’re slipping into bad leadership habits that you would like to change? It’s all about identifying the pay off (what you’re getting out of the behaviour) and then challenging the belief

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#136: Simple Tips to Help You Coach Your People

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/09/07

Coaching can be a really powerful way to help your people improve. It also shows that you’re interested in committing significant time to their personal and professional development. In this episode, I run through some advice to help you coach your people, including when coaching might be appropriate, and when it might not be. I also introduce a simple model you can use for coaching, to help you and the person you are coaching achieve a positive outcome from the experience. Coaching Model Book

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#135: Why People Won't Follow Your Process (and What...

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/08/31

Leaders often need to introduce process and structure into their teams. So it can be really frustrating when your people won’t follow what you’re trying to introduce! In this episode, I look at some of the major reasons why people aren’t following your process. And as usual, I’ll provide some ideas of what you can do about it, to have your people follow your lead. Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most

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12:58

#134: Improve Your Leadership With Daily Commitments

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/08/24

Daily commitments are a powerful tool that I use with some of my coaching clients. Commitments are a great way to shift mindset and help you show up the way you want to every day. For leaders this is extremely valuable, because we are often in challenging situations where our people are relying on us to remain calm, composed and motivated. After all, we want to role model the right behaviours! In this episode, I discuss the benefits of daily commitments, how you can develop some for yourself and

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#133: How to Improve Engagement & Make Work More...

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/08/18

Ever wanted to improve engagement in your team, and make work more interesting at the same time? Well, you’re in luck! In this episode, I interview Lauren Dixon who is the founder of Wizard Innovation Labs. Lauren is an ex-corporate consultant who wants to make work better for all kinds of teams. She founded Wizard Innovation Labs in 2020 to help teams be more innovative and effective through unlocking people’s creativity and performance. You’ll most often find her – Sharpie in hand – facilitating

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#132: Would You Rather Be Liked or Respected?

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/08/10

Many leaders struggle with the balance between wanting their people to like them and getting the respect they need to perform their leadership role effectively. So which is it? Is it better to be liked or respected? And is it reasonable to want both? In this episode I look at both sides of this issue and look at the pros and cons of each! Want to Feel More In Control of Your Leadership Situation? 😎 Join the New Group Coaching Program If you struggle with your workload and feel like you’re not in

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#131: People Not Doing What You Want? Ask These...

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/08/03

It’s frustrating when you ask your people to do something and they just can’t seem to get on board. Your first instinct might be to think they are incompetent or lazy. However, I’ve found that hardly anybody comes to work looking to do a bad job – there is usually more to the situation. In this episode, I’ll take a look at some of the questions you can ask yourself about your people, to see whether you can narrow down the source of the problem. Want to Feel More In Control of Your Leadership

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#130: How to Make Your 1 to 1 Meetings Better

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/07/26

Some leaders consider regular 1 to 1 meetings with their team members to be a waste of time and effort. After all, there are lots of other things that could be done instead of adding another regular meeting to your schedule. This perception often results in 1 to 1 meetings being held less frequently, on a monthly basis or even less. This isn’t very much over the course of a whole year! 1 to 1 meetings can be a valuable point of engagement with your team, especially if you focus on making them

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#129: Are Your People Resistant to Change? Try These...

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/07/20

It’s never pleasant when your people aren’t getting on board with what you’re trying to do. But leaders are in the business of making change, and resistance is a natural part of the process. Whether you are trying to introduce a new process, change the structure of your organisation or trying to get your people to think differently, you’ll likely find people who are resistant to it. Change brings uncertainty, which breeds fear of the future, and of the unknown. In this episode, I discuss some of

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#128: Is a Lack of Confidence Showing In Your...

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/07/13

It’s very common for leaders to feel a lack of confidence sometimes, and it’s nothing to be ashamed about. But ideally, we’d like to be perceived as self-assured and confident most of the time, so people want to follow us! In this episode, I look at some of the common signs of a lack of confidence that I see in leaders, so that you can try to avoid them. Sometimes it’s as simple as creating a shift in language and behaviour that can make us seem much more confident. If you like this podcast, be sure

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#127: Resilience: Bouncing Back From Toxic Workplaces

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/07/06

Ever struggled working in a tough role in a challenging workplace? How about working for a horrible boss? If the answer is yes, then this episode is for you! This week, I interview Reshad Oberlander, an experienced leader and host of the excellent Weekly Leadership Experience podcast. In this interview, Reshad shares his experience working in toxic workplaces, and how he has managed to bounce back and keep leading despite the setbacks. Reshad is a leadership super junkie with more than 17 years of

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#126: Are You Protecting Your Team Too Much?

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/06/27

Thoughtful leaders sometimes get caught in the trap of trying to shelter their people from harm. While this can be a good thing, it can also slow the growth and development of your team members if they never need to fight their own battles or solve their own problems. In this episode, I look at protective leadership, some of the common causes and then the situations where I see it occur most commonly. You can use these scenarios to see whether you may need to adjust your own approach to your team

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17:46

#125: How to Build Trust In Your Team

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/06/21

Trust is a vital ingredient in a productive, cohesive team. When people in a team trust each other, they feel like they are in a safe environment, free from blame. People in a trusting team are much more likely to show commitment to the team and to feel compelled to do a great job. For leaders, trust is important because they need to believe that their team members will be able to get the job done and work well with others. However, trust goes both ways. Not only do you need leaders to trust the

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#124: How to Stay Calm In Tricky, Stressful and...

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/06/15

Work doesn’t always go smoothly, or to plan. As leaders, we are often put in situations where we are under stress and having to work through uncertainty. Leaders need to be able to keep calm, make good decisions and move forward. That’s why in this episode, I run through some good ways to help yourself stay calm in times of trouble, stress and uncertainty. After all, a calm leader looks more confident and capable, and is more likely to have people want to follow them! Like the Show? Leave a Review

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#123: Common Leadership Fears and How to Challenge Them

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/06/07

Fear is a natural part of leadership, because leaders are always pushing forward, trying to make change and improve their workplaces. They are taking on responsibility and dealing with difficult situations every day. Thoughtful, introspective leaders can be vulnerable to fear because they tend to be aware of their feelings and emotions. Instead of ignoring them, they may feel that this means something is wrong. However, it’s impossible to avoid all fear in your leadership role, and it’s how we

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