Welcome to Leadership and Wellbeing.
I’m your host, Hayden Fricke, and in this podcast we'll dive deep into the realms of leadership, performance, and well-being, sharing stories, research, and interviews that I've gathered throughout my three-decade journey in these fields. If you're keen on discovering the secrets to long-term success while nurturing your well-being, then this is a podcast for you.
Over the course of this series, I'll share stories, anecdotes, evidence, research, and interviews to help you understand the barriers to achieving this balance and provide you with the skills and tools needed to drive both long-term, sustainable performance and well-being for yourself and those you lead. Stay tuned for more episodes that will empower you to unlock your full potential as a leader while nurturing your own well-being and that of your team and organisation.
Reflections on Carolyn Creswell: Bringing Your Whole Self to Work
In last week’s episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Carolyn Creswell, CEO of Carman’s. We delved into the fascinating world of purposeful leadership and self-awareness, exploring the concept of bringing the whole self to work. Today I’m breaking it down with you and talking about some of the evidence and the research behind the ideas we spoke on. I also share some practical tips to help you implement some of these ideas and enhance your own purposeful leadership.To start with, I discus...
8 Jan 2024
Using Data to Drive Wellbeing with Carolyn Creswell
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Carolyn Creswell, owner and CEO of Carman’s, one of Australia’s most successful food companies that specialises in breakfast foods and nutritional snacks. In this episode, we discuss the importance of using data to drive wellbeing and tracking our behaviour to help us make more informed choices. Carolyn emphasises the value of personalised medicine and the significance of taking care of ourselves, as it directly impacts our work, relationships and overa...
25 Dec 2023
Reflections on LTGEN John Frewen: How to Recover From Burnout
When I sat down for an interview with Lieutenant General John Frewen, I had no idea the profound impact his story would have on me and my listeners. His willingness to share his personal experiences and the lessons he learned from them was truly humbling. In this episode, I want to go deeper into some of the key insights he shared and explore the research and evidence behind them. I also seek to provide practical tips for implementing these lessons and building new habits to support our well-...
17 Dec 2023
Why Knowing Yourself is Important with LTGEN John Frewen
Today, I'm very excited to be interviewing a wonderful human being, Lieutenant General John Frewen. With more than four decades in the Australian Defence Force, John has an incredible story and a long history in key leadership roles. In this episode, John shares his thoughts around maintaining physical and mental wellbeing in high stress environments, and why knowing yourself is crucial to sustain great leadership. After graduating from the Royal Military College at Duntroon in 1986, Joh...
10 Dec 2023
Reflections on Paul Lacy: How Self-Awareness Makes You a Better Leader
I really enjoyed last week’s episode with Paul Lacy, and appreciated how incredibly raw he was in sharing his insights and learnings from his leadership journey thus far. In this episode, I break down the key takeaways and practical tips from the conversation with Paul, shedding light on the importance of self-awareness, building high-performance teams and nurturing your wellbeing.Paul emphasised the significance of habits and the role of awareness in transforming them. We discussed the conce...
3 Dec 2023
Being a Resilient Leader with Paul Lacy
Today I'm very excited to be interviewing Paul Lacy, CEO and co-founder of Dream Life. Paul is most well known for his role as the co-founder and former managing director of retail giant Kikki K, a company he created with his life and business partner Kristina Karlsson. In this episode, Paul shares his journey through the incredibly challenging time of losing the business, and the work he did to bounce back and become a resilient leader for his team. In 1998, Paul and Kristina built up K...
26 Nov 2023
Reflections on Nick McDonald: Self Belief is Your Superpower
In last week’s episode, I had the honour of sitting down with Nick McDonald, CEO of Prestige Inhome Care. I so appreciated his authenticity as he opened up about the challenges he has faced in his career journey. Today I’m delving deeper into some of the concepts we discussed and highlight the power of cognitive psychology to improve our self belief as leaders.Nick's successful battle with imposter syndrome demonstrates the practical connection between changing our thought patterns and managi...
19 Nov 2023
Using Cognitive Psychology to Understand Yourself with Nick McDonald
Today I sit down with Nick McDonald, the CEO of Prestige Inhome Care, to discuss the power of using cognitive psychology to understand yourself better as a leader. In our conversation, Nick shares his personal journey of growth and transformation, highlighting the challenges he faced in growing his business and the strategies he employed to overcome them. From battling imposter syndrome to finding balance in his personal and professional life, Nick's story serves as an inspiration for leaders...
12 Nov 2023
Reflections on Cadel Evans: Using Small Habits to Drive Big Change
How do you go from being an elite, world champion cyclist to leading a normal, balanced life once your career comes to an end? In our previous episode, I sat down with Cadel Evans to discuss life after professional cycling, and how using small habits can drive big change when moving forward. Today, I reflect on the insights Cadel shared and dive deeper into some of the models and frameworks around those key concepts. One of the essential themes that emerged during our discussion was the ...
5 Nov 2023
Building a New Purpose with Cadel Evans
I had the pleasure of speaking with Cadel Evans, former professional cyclist and winner of the prestigious Tour de France. While Cadel's incredible athletic achievements are well-known, I was interested in exploring his journey after retiring from professional cycling. In particular, I wanted to understand how he has been able to build a new purpose for his life while adopting a more sustainable approach to health and wellbeing. Cadel Evans is most well known for his 2001 Tour de France ...
30 Oct 2023
Reflections on Dr Liz Walker: From Surviving to Thriving
In our previous episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Liz Walker, CEO of RSPCA Victoria. We discussed her journey as a successful CEO and her ability to balance the various aspects of life whilst seeking to maintain wellbeing. Today, I reflect on our conversation and share my thoughts on the key insights she had to offer, including the strategies that take her from merely surviving, to thriving as a leader. An important topic Liz and I discussed was the concept of achieving more by ...
26 Oct 2023
Finding Balance in Leadership with Dr Liz Walker
Today I’m thrilled to be joined by Dr. Liz Walker, CEO of RSPCA Victoria, to talk about the importance of finding balance in leadership. With over eight years of experience leading Australia's oldest and most recognisable animal welfare charity, Liz has faced numerous challenges while striving to create a high-performance culture. She shares how she has navigated challenges in her personal life while leading her team to success, and the strategies she has employed to balance her role as a CEO...
20 Oct 2023
Reflections on Nick Yap: The Power of Cognitive Psychology to Enhance Your Leadership Skills
I was truly fascinated by my conversation with Nick Yap in our previous episode, and today I’m sharing some evidence and research to explore further the valuable concepts that were discussed. I also dive deeper into discussing how cognitive psychology is a powerful tool in enhancing your skills and wellbeing as a leader. Nick is the CEO of ComfortDelGro, one of the largest transport companies in the world. No stranger to experiencing issues such as impostor syndrome, anxiety and self-doubt, N...
19 Oct 2023
Are We All Just Faking It? Discussing Impostor Syndrome with Nick Yap
Though typically, leaders are expected to be strong, tough and confident, many actually suffer from impostor syndrome. This can produce a lot of anxiety and negatively impact one’s ability to lead effectively. Our guest on the podcast today, Nick Yap, is no stranger to this issue and as CEO of ComfortDelGro Australia, he understands the importance of prioritising his wellbeing as he leads a high-performance team of over 4,000 people.With a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in economics, acc...
18 Oct 2023
Why Wellbeing is Important for Leaders
I very much believe in the sentiment that you can’t effectively help others if you can’t help yourself. This is particularly true for leaders, where the wide variety of stressors they face in order to manage a team can cause overwhelm and in some cases, burnout. Today, I’m discussing why wellbeing is important for leaders and the impact it can have on their lives and ability to lead.Research demonstrates an intricate relationship between personal wellbeing and leadership success. This include...
17 Oct 2023
Optimising Mind & Body Wellbeing with Oliver Horn
Welcome to the very first episode of the Leadership and Wellbeing podcast. I’m excited to begin sharing the stories, interviews and research that I’ve gathered over the years to help support your journey in leadership, performance and wellbeing. In today's fast-paced and competitive business world, effective leadership and personal wellbeing are crucial for success. But what does it take to be a great leader and maintain a healthy work-life balance? Today, I’m joined by Oliver Horn, CEO ...
16 Oct 2023
Trailer episode - Hayden Fricke's Story
Welcome to Leadership and Wellbeing. I’m your host, Hayden Fricke, and in this podcast we'll dive deep into the realms of leadership, performance, and well-being, sharing stories, research, and interviews that I've gathered throughout my three-decade journey in these fields. If you're keen on discovering the secrets to long-term success while nurturing your well-being, then this is a podcast for you.But before we get into all that, I want to start by sharing my own story with you—my journey f...
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