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In this episode of our host Ulrika Brunnerdials in for a conversation with Christine Amour-Levar. The discussion revolves around the theme of embracing discomfort for personal and professional growth. Christine emphasizes the importance of curiosity, rating it beyond the scale, and narrates her experiences in venturing into unfamiliar territories, such as launching an NFT-based community in Singapore. Get an inside look at the courage required to step out of your comfort zone. Hear about the significance of continuous learning, and the impact of leaving a legacy. Christine's commitment to inspiring other women, shines through as she encourages diverse career paths and alternative approaches to success. Tune in to explore how embracing change, staying curious, and taking risks can lead to transformative leadership journeys. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningtofly/message

Join us for an insightful episode as CEO of SweetRush, Andrei Hedstrom, discusses the intricate connections between learning and development in the corporate landscape. Explore the future of leadership, the influence of neuroscience on employee performance, and the thrilling possibilities that emerging technologies bring to crafting effective marketing strategies for corporations. Get ready for a deep dive into the realms of servant leadership, consciousness studies, and the transformative power of learning and development tailored for corporate success. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningtofly/message

In the latest 'Learning to Fly' episode, Danny, an expert in leadership development, delves into the intricate fabric of workplace culture. Part 1 sets the stage by emphasizing the impact of organizational history and effective leadership. Tune in as Danny shares personal experiences and explores the delicate balance between shaping culture and nurturing learning environments. In this two-part episode of 'Learning to Fly,' join Danny, a seasoned leadership development manager, as he shares insights on shaping workplace culture. Part 1 explores the pivotal role of history and leadership in defining an organization's culture. Stay tuned for Part 2 in a few weeks to delve deeper into actionable strategies. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningtofly/message

In this episode, Mark Lewis, Head of People and Culture at Connectics, delves into the core of organizational growth. He discusses the vital link between people, capability, and the success of businesses. From navigating leadership challenges to fostering a culture of continuous learning, Mark shares invaluable insights. Join us for a thought-provoking kōrero which offers a holistic perspective on building thriving and resilient teams. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningtofly/message

In this episode, Damien Woods, the Chapter Lead of Learning and Growing at 7-Eleven, discusses the development of a learning culture in an Agile business environment. Damien emphasizes the importance of building habits and rituals, such as regular retrospectives and reflective practices, to foster a culture of continuous learning. He highlights that Agile is not a one-size-fits-all approach and should be adapted to fit the unique characteristics of the organization. Damien encourages the mindset of constant improvement and adaptation in pursuit of a more agile and learning-focused culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningtofly/message

In a special Learning to Fly episode we welcome Chris Maika, CEO of Māori eLearning and capability consultancy, Ruku ki te ako. As a follow on from our most recent Inspire Connect events, Chris shares insights into embedding Te Ao Māori in organisations, emphasizing the importance of leadership engagement, understanding the organisation's why, and implementing a strategic direction. He highlights the need for a sustainable, long-term approach that involves both top-down and ground-up efforts. The discussion also touches on the significance of Te Tiriti ō Waitangi, and the importance of meaningful embedding to avoid tokenism. Chris addresses concerns about disengagement, urging organisations to create a supportive environment where individuals feel safe to make mistakes and learn. Links to resources discussed in the episode: Business Readiness Assessment (adapted from the Te Arawhiti Framework) Free eLearning Module - Pronouncing Māori Vowel Sounds --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningtofly/message

Join your host (and our New Zealand CEO), Aidan Stoate, as he has a kōrero with the agent of change, Digby Scott. Digby's superpower is bringing people together to create high-trust, deep-learning environments. He geeks out on making the complex simple (but not simplistic). His perspectives on leadership and change are what made him the perfect guest to kick off the revitalisation of our Learning To Fly podcast. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningtofly/message

We dialled in for a kōrero with Gemma Sides, the Kaiwhakatere for Inspire Group. We discussed 'Decolonising Ohu Inspire' which is an internal initiative—now in it's third year at Inspire Group—which is focused on helping the organisation become better Treaty partners, and develop better, more inclusive learning for their clients. Gemma shares the what, why and how, of Decolonising Ohu Inspire as well as sharing tips for organisations looking to embark on a similar journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningtofly/message

Time flies! Inspire Group is 20 years young!  Aidan Stoate interviews Dan Tohill on all the challenges, changes and lessons learnt in the L&D industry over the last 20 years. Inspire started with an idea, to bring to the market a new approach to organisational learning with the belief that – 'better learning is life changing'. Over the last 20 years we have grown from our Wellington base to Auckland, Australia and Malaysia and now serve a global market with learning solutions, leadership development and talent solutions. From a distance the growth curve looks like a smooth trajectory, but just like personal growth, there’s been plenty of ups and downs, steps forward and backwards and a few sideways moves. Connect to us online everywhere: Visit our website: https://www.inspiregroup.net Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/inspiregroupnz/ Linkedin page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspire-group Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/inspire_group/   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningtofly/message

In this episode Dan Tohill talks to Fran Hoover who shares some of her experiences while working for many years in the public and community sectors and the importance of ensuring learning is culturally appropriate. Connect with Fran Hoover: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-hoover-15ab225b/   About Fran Hoover: Although she hasn’t been in a traditional classroom for many years, Fran describes herself as a ‘teacher by trade’ because it was as a high school teacher that she first saw the amazing things that can happen when people are really engaged and participating in their own learning. Her career has always had learning at its heart,  and has included working with executives and senior leaders on leadership and developing organisational learning and change strategies, through to hands on design and delivery of learning programmes for refugees to help them thrive in their new home. With 30 years experience working in the public and community sectors, Fran enjoys the challenges and benefits of both.  As a senior manager and executive herself Fran has successfully led and implemented new strategic visions, helped grow learning cultures, developed high performing teams and delivered transformational change.  Whether it is directly through her own delivery, or in collaboration with others Fran brings warmth and energy to facilitation and learning events, always creating a space where real engagement is happening.   Connect to us online everywhere: Visit our website: https://www.inspiregroup.co.nz/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/inspiregroupnz/ Linkedin page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspire-group Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/inspire_group/       --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningtofly/message

Ulrika Brunner interviews Michaela Boye - Managing Director from Scania Group Taiwan, and they discuss how leadership is democratising globally and the importance of having open discussions to nurture your company culture through developing trust and ensuring employees align with core values early on in their induction process. Connect with Michaela Boye: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaela-boye-2518992/   Connect to us online everywhere: Visit our website: https://inspiregroupasia.com/ https://www.inspiregroup.co.nz/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/inspiregroupnz/ Linkedin page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspire-group Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/inspire_group/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningtofly/message

Ulrika Brunner interviews James Hudson from Drive Development Solutions and L&D Mastermind and they discuss leadership and L&D challenges at this time and how to lead with genuine compassion and understanding to help people adapt to change and this new digital world of virtual working. They also discuss the three stages of leadership development: Lead self Lead others Lead results Connect with James Hudson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-hudson-mcipd-fimi-flpi/   Connect to us online everywhere: Visit our website:   https://inspiregroupasia.com/ https://www.inspiregroup.co.nz/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/inspiregroupnz/ Linkedin page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspire-group Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/inspire_group/   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningtofly/message