‘Adapt with Danette F-M’ is a podcast by Danette Fenton-Menzies; speaker, business coach, and a leader in the adaptability space for the over a decade. In this podcast Danette chats to different adaptable leaders from across different sectors to break down how they have adapted to get where they are, and what tips you can utilise to keep up with changing environments.
This is a companion podcast to the amazing new book “The Adaptable Leader” by Danette Fenton-Menzies. You can buy it in paperback or digital edition here: https://www.danettefm.com/store/p/the-adaptable-leader-paperback
The 70-20-10 Rule: How Leaders Can Drive Innovation and Adaptability with David Fish
This week's season finale of Adapt with Danette FM is a great episode, and we are joined by friend of the show and strategist, speaker, author and aviator David Fish. And who better to round out our 3rd season focussing on Experimentation?In today's episode, we break down the news, listener questions and more. Fishy also looks bad strategy, how to be better at experimenting at work, and tells us about a science experiment involving monkeys, and relates that to why some organisations struggle with experimentation.To reach out to David Fish:https://www.davidfish.com.au/https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-fish-fishy/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Experimentation02:14 Adaptability in News: Old Houses, New Solutions09:07 Chat with from David Fish10:07 Defining Experimentation and Exploration12:00 Successful Experimentation Examples15:57 Challenges in Experimentation22:09 Encouraging Experimentation at Work23:51 The Human Aspect of Experimentation26:58 Managing Unexpected Situations29:29 Importance of Experimentation for Adaptation35:23 Maintaining Experimentation Culture in Established Organizations38:21 Leadership and Risk Appetite40:59 Personal Experimentation and Leadership Identity44:19 Listener Question and Final Thoughts
9 Apr 2026
From Family Business to Market Leader: The Power of Experimentation with Chris Green
How do you become a market leader, especially as a regional business?In this insightful interview, Chris Green shares his expertise on family business mentorship, experimentation in leadership, and strategies for sustainable growth. Discover how experimentation drives innovation, the challenges faced, and practical tips for leaders to foster a culture of continuous improvement.To reach out to Chris:https://www.chrisgreen.au/https://www.linkedin.com/company/chris-green-business-by-design/?originalSubdomain=auChapters00:00 Introduction to Experimentation01:49 Adapt the News: Healthy Soil and Body Connection09:15 Interview with Chris Green on Experimentation13:06 The Importance of Experimentation20:18 Challenges in Experimentation27:02 Encouraging Experimentation in the Workplace30:04 The Need for Continuous Adaptation33:53 Final Thoughts38:52 Key Takeaways from Chris Green's Insights41:25 Ask and Adapt: Personal Experimentation Experiences45:28 Final Thoughts on Experimentation46:17 Adapt with DanetteFM Podcast Intro Animation.mp446:30 Introduction to Experimentation in Organizations
29 Mar 2026
Best Lightbulb Moments of the Season
Today we thought we would mix it up and share some of our favourite Lightbulb moments from the season. This show has been full of amazing moments that made Alena stop and think, and we thought today would be a great chance to share those with you.Chapters00:00 Sharing Favorite Insights and Inspirations00:30 Yvonne Hilsz03:25 Julia Van Graas14:48 Lindsay Hutchinson24:18 Steve VamosFor more information on Alena and the Real Math of Business:https://www.alenabennett.com.au/https://www.linkedin.com/in/alenabennett/
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