About NEWDAY - Inspired Leadership for the Greater Good
Welcome to NEWDAY - Inspired Leadership for the Greater Good Podcast
I’m Katrina Webb, and I am thrilled you are joining us. This is the podcast dedicated to exploring leadership that drives positive change and actively builds a better future.
Each episode, we connect with the visionaries, the innovators, and the purpose-driven leaders who are tackling today's challenges and shaping a brighter 'NEWDAY'. We delve into their stories, uncover their insights, and learn how they lead with impact – whether it's in ethical business, community action, fostering well-being, spirituality, inclusion, empowering people to reach their potential, or driving social responsibility.
If you are seeking inspiration, practical wisdom, and conversations that empower you to lead for the greater good in your own sphere, you're in the right place.
Courage Over Comfort: Dr Tom Nehmy on Growth, Grief and Mental Health
In this thoughtful and grounded conversation, Katrina is joined by Dr Tom Nehmy, clinical psychologist, researcher, author and director of the Healthy Minds Program. With a background spanning clinical practice, prevention psychology and grief work, Tom brings clarity, warmth and honesty to conversations many people quietly carry but rarely articulate. Tom shares the experiences that shaped his work, including his early interest in psychology, his passion for prevention rather than crisis dri...
1 Jan 2026
Finding Freedom Within: Mingyur Rinpoche on Joy, Fear and the Mind
In this powerful conversation, Katrina is joined by global meditation teacher, bestselling author and Tibetan Buddhist master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. Known for his joyful presence and extraordinary ability to make ancient wisdom practical, Mingyur Rinpoche has touched millions of lives through his teachings on awareness, compassion and the nature of the mind. From growing up with crippling panic attacks to becoming one of the most beloved teachers of meditation in the world, Mingyur Rinpoche...
11 Dec 2025
The Power of Mattering with Dr Zach Mercurio
In this powerful and thought provoking conversation, Katrina is joined by one of the world’s leading researchers on meaning and mattering at work, Dr Zach Mercurio. As an author, educator and advisor to global organisations, Zach has spent decades studying the conditions that allow people to feel significant, valued and capable. His work offers a clear and practical pathway for leaders and teams who want to build cultures of trust and genuine connection. Zach shares how his own search for mea...
20 Nov 2025
From Shadows to Summits: Silvia Vasquez-Lavado on Courage, Healing, and Purpose
⚠️ Content Note: This episode touches on themes of trauma, healing, and recovery. Please listen with care and take a pause if you need to. In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Katrina is joined by mountaineer, author, technologist, and social entrepreneur Silvia Vasquez-Lavado. From enduring childhood trauma in Peru to becoming the first Peruvian woman to summit Mount Everest and the first openly gay woman to complete the Seven Summits, Silvia’s story is one of courage, healing, and pr...
9 Oct 2025
Thriving Mindset: Brett ‘Robbo’ Robinson on Growth, Gratitude, and Grit
In this powerful and deeply reflective episode, Katrina Webb is joined by elite performance coach, former professional sprinter, and podcast host Brett “Robbo” Robinson. From being named Australian Paralympic Athletics Coach of the Year to guiding Olympians like gold medallist Jess Fox, Robbo’s story is one of resilience, mindset, and heart. Behind the medals and high performance lies a journey through personal tragedy, transformation, and the daily discipline of growth. Together, Katrina and...
28 Aug 2025
Living and Leading with Passion: Shivani Gupta’s Journey from Engineering to Empowerment
⚠️ Content Note: This episode contains references to death and abuse. Please listen at your own pace and take care of yourself. If at any point you feel impacted, we encourage you to reach out to supportive friends, family, or professional resources in your community. In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, Katrina is joined by her longtime friend and global speaker, educator, and entrepreneur, Shivani Gupta. From growing up in India to becoming an engineer, to then letting go of a suc...
7 Aug 2025
Core, Flex, and the Courage to Lead Differently with Julia Middleton
In this episode, Katrina is joined by internationally renowned leadership thinker and changemaker Julia Middleton. From founding Common Purpose, a global nonprofit that’s transformed leadership in over 100 countries, to launching the Women Emerging movement, Julia’s work continues to challenge norms and redefine what it means to lead. Julia shares the personal stories and hard-won insights that have shaped her leadership philosophy, from raising five children while building a global organisat...
7 Aug 2025
Turning Purpose Into Impact: Dr. Tshering Lama's Journey of Leadership
In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Katrina is joined by her dear friend and globally recognized leader, Dr. Tshering Lama. From growing up in a remote mountain village in Nepal with no electricity or road access, to becoming an internationally celebrated leader in health innovation and social entrepreneurship, Tshering’s story is a testament to resilience, education, and the power of purpose. Dr. Lama shares the pivotal moments that shaped his path, including discovering a first aid ...
7 Aug 2025
Quietly Powerful: Redefining What Leadership Looks Like with Megumi Miki
In this episode, Katrina is joined by Megumi Miki, author, international speaker, consultant and founder of the Quietly Powerful movement. Born in Australia and raised in both Australia and Japan, Megumi’s leadership journey has been shaped by navigating cultures, questioning dominant norms, and discovering the profound strength in quiet. Megumi shares her own path of embracing her introversion and quiet nature in environments that often reward loudness, confidence, and charisma. Her work cha...
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