Mondays with Midja

Season 1......It's a wrap! 30 episodes talking Life, Love and Leadership with our amazing guests.  In this episode I share what I've learnt along the way. There's been lots, too many to share here but these are just some of the highlights.  Firstly, LIFE.... - The power of mental strength and perseverance with Ben Cox (epo 17) and his amazing personal story which resonated with so many listeners.  - Our conditioning and the choice to strip back who you are and unlearn the labels you've given to yourself - Anoushka Dowling (epo 19)  Next,  LOVE...  This season I set out to find my Big Love. It didn't happen but I've had plenty of first dates, a classic 3 month situationship and plenty in-between. I may not have found my Big Love but I've discovered loads about myself and what I'm looking for (and what I'm not!)  Some words of advice from my guests.... - Be yourself and find someone who matches your energy - Beck Davis (epo 8) This one might be a little tough for me to do, Beck!  - If someone doesn't love you for who you are, every single last bit of you, they're not for you - Meagan King (epo 26)  - Be clear about what you want and don't compromise - Tara Lucke (epo 12) Finally, LEADERSHIP  - Recruit based on cultural fit and alignment - look for passion - Caralee Fontenele (epo 2)  - Lead through compassionate conversations that start with empathic listening - Travis Schultz (epo 4)  - Find your tribe and the power of surrounding yourself with inspiring, supportive allies - Tanya Abby (epo 28)  - Let's bring sexy back to the law by inspiring our people, turning them on with purpose and giving them the space they need to do their best work - Lauren Dare (epo 6)  A huge thank you to all my guests this season and I'll be back in your ears for season 2 very soon.  Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY Midja x........... ABOUT OUR HOST - Midja Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au  and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/  and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/  Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/  and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project 

Kassandra Neilson, Director at Neilson Law, joins me on the podcast this week. Listen in as we chat about how she made the transition from great lawyer to great leader. Kassandra and I discuss: Opening your own firm and your changing responsibilities  Not creating mini-mes as a leader but recognising that everyone has their own strengths The mindset change required as you transition from lawyer to leader 'Mum guilt' and finding the strategies that best work for you Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY Midja x ....................... ABOUT OUR GUEST - Kassandra Neilson Kassandra Neilson, the Director of Neilson Law, is a no-nonsense family lawyer with a passion for helping people through their family law journey to find their brighter future. Kassandra opened Neilson Law in 2020, a family law firm with offices in both Brisbane and the Gold Coast. 12 months later, Kassandra was awarded two awards at the Lawyers Weekly Parter of the Year Awards which recognises outstanding achievements in leadership, technical expertise, mentorship and business development. These awards were New Partner of the Year and the highly coveted Excellence Award. Outside of work Kassandra has a busy family life with her husband, two young children and two French Bulldogs, Archie & Reggie. You can find out more about Kassandra and Neilson Law at https://neilsonlaw.com.au/ Future Females Gold Coast: https://futurefemales.co/chapter/gold-coast/  Franki4: https://frankie4.com/  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kassandra-neilson-5baba551 and linkedin.com/company/neilson-law/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kass.neilson/ and https://www.instagram.com/neilsonlaw_  ........... ABOUT OUR HOST - Midja Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au  and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/  and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/  Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/  and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project 

This week, I am joined by Tanya Abbey, CEO of Recruitcorp. Join us as we sit down and chat all things life, love, and leadership. Tanya and I discuss: Finding your tribe - people that will help you, support you, share in your journey, and give you real and honest feedback Giving and receiving helpful and constructive feedback Being open to fresh perspectives and viewing feedback as an opportunity Being consistent in your leadership and communication styles Tips on balancing the demands of running a business and raising little ones Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY Midja x .............. ABOUT OUR GUEST - Tanya Abbey Tanya Abbey is the CEO of Recruitcorp (Executive and Recruitment Projects) and the CEO/Founder of the Candidate and Career Consulting platform Placeme.com.au.  She also volunteers her services as a Small Business Mentor under the Queensland Government’s Mentoring for Growth program. Find out more about Tanya and Recruitcorp at https://recruitcorp.com.au/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tabbey/  ........... ABOUT OUR HOST - Midja Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au  and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/  and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/  Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/  and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project 

We all know that feeling when you first meet someone, that new relationship feeling, the honeymoon period, limerence. This honeymoon stage of course happens in our love lives, but it also happens in our professional relationships. So often I talk to leaders who fail to set up expectations with new team members, don't give the necessary feedback, and overlook behavioural or performance issues. In this episode I share my tops tips on how to navigate the honeymoon period to set up the relationship for success. Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY Midja x ................. ABOUT OUR HOST - Midja Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au  and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/  and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/  Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/  and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project 

When you have a world class educator and leader of innovation in the podcast studio, you know it's going to be a special episode. This week listen in as I interview Meagan King, Director of Innovation at Methodist Ladies’ College, as we discuss life, love, and leadership (and innovation!).  Some key takeaways from this week's episode: Innovation starts with knowing your company's why, values, and vision; what is it that we want to achieve? It's a long life to be doing something that doesn't bring you joy Give yourself the time and space to make change and bring in something exciting and new Celebrate Intergenerational collaboration and bring together different skill sets Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY Midja x ................ ABOUT OUR GUEST - Meagan King Meagan King is the Director of Innovation at Methodist Ladies’ College and the co-founder of the Innovation in Education festival. Meagan has 25 years experience in education, leadership & mentoring. She is passionate about fostering opportunities for students and teachers to develop the mindset and skills that will enable them to thrive in an ever changing world of work.   To find out more about the innovation and education festival visit www.innovationineducationfestival.com LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/meagan-king-2244a3109  ................. ABOUT OUR HOST - Midja Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au  and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/  and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/  Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/  and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project 

In this week's episode of the 'Mondays with Midja' podcast, Midja discusses how to successfully move your people through the stages of dependency, independency, and finally interdependency. Midja shares her tips on how to create a team where every team member has the attitude of win-win and a focus on collaboration and innovation. Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY Midja x ..................... ABOUT OUR HOST - Midja Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au  and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/  and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/  Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/  and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project 

We are back with a guest this week on the 'Mondays with Midja' podcast. In today's episode I sit down with Adele Anthony, founder, director, and principal lawyer of Your Legacy Lawyer. Adele and I discuss: Honing in on what you want to do and becoming great at it Not getting distracted and blinded by shiny objects and ignoring red flags Building the capabilities of your team and empowering them to be the best they can be and do the best work they can do Extending trust to your team And, of course, some dating advice; find someone who lets you be you and don't settle for less! Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY Midja x .............  ABOUT OUR GUEST - Adele Anthony I am the Principal Lawyer, Founder and Director of Your Legacy Lawyer, a Queensland-based mobile/virtual estate planning practice that I founded at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. I live on the beautiful Gold Coast with my partner, Matthew.  I started in the legal industry over 30 years ago as a law clerk/paralegal and returned to study to qualify as a Solicitor in my early 40s.  I have a true appreciation for business not only from my studies, but also from many years running the very successful and multi-award-winning Fernwood Women’s Health Club in Toowoomba, Queensland, as well as a Healthy Habits franchise in Tweed City Shopping Centre. It was when I sold these businesses that I decided to return to university study. I think this gives me a well-rounded appreciation for the modern world of people, wealth and estate law.  I see clients on the Gold Coast, in Brisbane, in Toowoomba and everywhere else in between. I employ an amazing lady lawyer to assist me who also lives on the Gold Coast.  My aim is to provide Queenslanders with accessible and cost-effective legal solutions giving them peace of mind knowing their assets, future and loved ones are protected. I don’t have a fancy office. I work from home. I don’t work Monday to Friday, 9-5. I see clients when and where it is convenient for them.  I have a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University, a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from Australian National University, and a Master of Law (Applied) majoring in Wills and Estates.  My life outside law is busy as well. I have three adult children, two adult step-daughters, six grandchildren ranging in age from 3 months to 18 years old and three doggies. You can find out more about Adele and Your Legacy Lawyer at http://www.yourlegacylawyer.com.au/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your.legacy.lawyer/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adele.m.anthony64  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adele-m-anthony1964/?originalSubdomain=au  ..................... ABOUT OUR HOST - Midja Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au  and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/  and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/  Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/  and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project 

 I’ll let you fall but I won’t let you break. This is the message I share in this week’s podcast episode when I share a personal story of my son Jack at 18 months old and how he fell but got up smiling. Leaders…. Give your people the opportunity to discover their full potential. See what they’re capable of achieving on their own.  Grow their confidence and self-belief. Give them space to fail and learn from their mistakes.  And be there ready to rescue them if they really need you. Happy Listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY Midja x ........................ ABOUT OUR HOST - Midja Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au  and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/  and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/  Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/  and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project 

This week on the 'Mondays with Midja' podcast, I chat with Jodie Robinson, Special Counsel at McCullough Robertson Lawyers. Jodie and I discuss: Finding your passion and working with other passionate people  Having a crew who you can have fun and embrace life with The three people you should always have in your life - a mentee, a peer who challenges you, and a mentor Personal growth and finding your own true journey Knowing that there is no one path, no one style of lawyer, no one style of leader, etc. Trusting yourself and making decisions that are right for you Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY Midja x ................. ABOUT OUR GUEST - Jodie Robinson, Special Counsel – McCullough Robertson Lawyers Jodie is an Accredited Tax Law Specialist with over 19 years of experience working with SME clients and their advisers in business and transaction structuring and restructuring. Jodie is passionate about providing clients with results-driven, commercial advice and solutions for their taxation and business needs. Her core practice areas focus on providing advice on taxation matters including duty, GST, capital gains tax and advising clients on cost-effective business structures and restructures. Jodie regularly advises on the tax consequences of the sale of significant businesses, business restructures including applicable rollovers and duty exemptions and holding company interpositions. Jodie also assists clients and their advisors in obtaining private binding rulings and dealing with payroll tax self-review audits. You can find more about Jodie and McCullough Robertson Lawyers at https://www.mccullough.com.au/  Contact Jodie at jrobinson@mccullough.com.au or +617 3233 8689 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodiemills/?originalSubdomain=au  ..................... ABOUT OUR HOST - Midja Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au  and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/  and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/  Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/  and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project 

Happy Monday! I sit down with Associate Director of ABA Legal Group and new mum, Toni Eisenhut, on this week's episode of 'Mondays with Midja'. Toni and I chat about: Goals - looking at where you want to be and working backwards from there Authentic leadership; being self-aware, acting with humility, owning your decisions and equally owning your mistakes Recognising and understanding that you can't do everything; finding people who are good at the things you're not so great at Being aware of what is happening with your people and knowing when to step in as a mentor or coach and lead them through challenges Getting to know what makes your people thrive, and understanding that not everyone wants to go down the same track Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY Midja x ..................... ABOUT OUR GUEST - Toni Eisenhut As Associate Director at ABA, Toni leads a team of specialist lawyers and consultants who pursue potential for clients through simplifying complex tax and legal problems. Pulling from over 12 years of experience delivering exceptional results to large multinational inbound and outbound investors, structuring foreign and domestic unlisted investments for a large Australian superannuation fund and assisting the SME market with international expansion, structuring and repatriation strategies, Toni understands what it takes to ensure a business is in the right position to reach their future goals. She also takes the time to really understand clients’ businesses and considers all aspects of their operation and objectives when recommending tax or legal strategies. You can find more about Toni and ABA by visiting https://abalegalgroup.com.au/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-eisenhut-89093870/?originalSubdomain=au  ..................... ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au  and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/  and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/  Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/  and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project 

This week on the 'Mondays with Midja' podcast I sit down with Trent Johnson, Partner and Brisbane Leader of Travis Schultz & Partners. Trent and I discuss: Being task-focused not time-focused Creating a team environment where everyone looks out for each other Not pigeonholing people by what they seem good at, but asking them what they actually enjoy and what they want to be doing  Having a genuine interest in your co-workers wellbeing and livelihoods Hiring people who are a good culture fit, and not just someone who ticks all the boxes Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY. Midja x ........... ABOUT OUR GUEST - Trent Johnson, Partner at Travis Schultz & Partners Having commenced his legal career in 2002, training under both Travis Schultz and Michael Callow, Trent shares their passion for equal access to justice. After working in several large national firms for more than a decade, Trent joined Travis Schultz & Partners in late 2021 as he was attracted to the firms’ values of fairness, respect and compassion. Trent is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law and has acted for thousands of injured claimants. He is a Queensland Advisor for Lexis Nexis, an online legal publication for Queensland personal injuries, and a long-term member of the Queensland Law Society Accident Compensation Tort Law Committee. As a former registered nurse, Trent is acutely aware of the impact injury and illness can have upon his clients and their loved ones. As a vocal advocate for his clients, Trent is motivated to ensure they obtain the justice they deserve. You can find out more about Trent Johnson and Travis Schultz & Partners at https://www.schultzlaw.com.au/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trent-johnson-11691722/?originalSubdomain=au  ........ ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au  and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/  and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/  Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/  and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project 

I sit down with the wonderful Anoushka Dowling this week on the 'Mondays with Midja' podcast. I had the pleasure of first meeting Anoushka when I was fundraising for Dancing CEOs, and as soon as I met her I thought: I've got to find more about this woman who just I've got this amazing vibe from. Anoushka and I discuss: Pursing your passion and finding your sense of belonging How policy is not worth the paper it is written on if the workplace culture does not support it Safe, diverse, and inclusive workplaces Recognising that what you do and say matters, especially as a leader Having conversations around values and what the values look like in action in your workplace Striving for equality; it costs you nothing to change your language, beliefs, and attitudes Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY Midja x .......... ABOUT OUR GUEST - Anoushka Dowling Anoushka is a provisional psychologist and the Associate Director of Griffith University's MATE Bystander Program. She is passionate about exploring the drivers of human behaviour. She is committed to empowering people with ways to consciously contribute to the world around them. She works with various organisations, providing advice, workshops and leadership training, equipping people with the skills and the courage to be effective bystanders, and to promote equality for all people. Anoushka also works with convicted domestic violence perpetrators on an intervention program. Anoushka is extremely passionate about facilitating conversations that promote attitudinal change through critical thinking and analysis of the status quo. You can find out more about Anoushka and MATE by visiting https://matebystander.edu.au/ https://bethereapp.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anoushka-dowling-7126b3b9/  MATE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matebystanderprogram/  ........ ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au  and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/  and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/  Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/  and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project 

Happy Monday! This week on the 'Mondays with Midja' podcast I sit down with Leschen Smaller, director of Element Business and Accounting Solutions. Leschen and I discuss: Being on a continual path of learning as a leader Encouraging younger team members to have a voice, and being open as a leader to listening to different perspectives Putting trust in others that they will do their jobs and hold themselves accountable Creating an environment where everyone is adding value and doing their best work Being a good leader means being human; acknowledging that everyone, including ourselves, make mistakes Constantly reinforcing and enhancing the firm's culture to drive the vision Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY Midja x ............... ABOUT OUR GUEST - Leschen Smaller Leschen is the Founding Director of Element Business and Accounting Solutions, and loves working with business owners to help them reach their full potential. She also loves to connect people within her network so they can leverage off one another, swap ideas and innovate!Leschen brings with her a wealth of experience in family groups and small to medium sized businesses. Her inspiration was to make her experience gained from “Big 4” and second tier accounting practices more accessible to these clients and offer robust advice that considered a client’s situation as a whole, as opposed to adhoc pieces of advice that focused on just one aspect of a client’s business and potentially ignored that ever present human aspect. You can find out more about Leschen and Element Business and Accounting Solutions at https://elementbusiness.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leschen-smaller-4834669/?originalSubdomain=au  Email: lsmaller@elementbusiness.com ......... ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au  and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/  and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/  Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/  and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project 

This interview left such a lasting impact on me. I'm still thinking about Ben's story and his inspiring message. Tune into this week's heartfelt episode with Ben Cox, CEO of the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation. Whether you're sitting down to have your morning coffee or making your commute to work, listen as Ben shares his advice on all things life, love, and leadership. Ben and I discuss: Giving everyone the best version of yourself so that they can give the best version of themselves to others Seeing vulnerability as a strength The importance of finding the right mentors who understand that the issues that you want to be solved are not the issues that you need to be solved Leading from the front, and first followers (link to the dancing man on the hill Ben references https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAwhrLHsIGQ - who doesn't love a good dance party!) Perseverance not resilience; no matter what happens, I can persevere through this Having the self-awareness to recognise and understand what you did to get through challenges, so you can build systems and processes to help you persevere through your next challenge Love needing to be unconditional and worthy of you Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY. Midja x ................. ABOUT OUR GUEST - Ben Cox, CEO of the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation Ben has dedicated his career to changing the lives of others through his work in the not-for-profit sector. He has extensive experience in the sector having worked with the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation, the Cerebral Palsy League, MS Queensland, Legacy and the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation.  Ben is a passionate advocate for the not for profit sector and is an experienced speaker and thinker on the design, delivery and value of effective fundraising, marketing and communications programs. He also speaks regularly on governance, ethics, mentoring, leadership and perseverance.  Ben currently serves on the Board of Variety QLD (Deputy Chair), as a Director of Variety Australia, a member of the Fundraising Institute of Australia’s (FIA) Queensland State Committee, a national Director of FIA (Treasurer) and a member of the inaugural FIA Code Authority. He also serves on the Healthcare Innovations Advisory Board for Bond University, several Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service committees including research, arts and infrastructure. You can find more about the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation at https://gchfoundation.org.au/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-cox-414997b/?originalSubdomain=au  ......... ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au  and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/  and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/  Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/  and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project 

I sit down with Jodi Robertson this week, a Business, Life and Wellness Coach, and wearer of many other hats.  Jodi and I discuss: Constantly developing, learning, and growing as a leader Assuming the best intentions of others and of yourself Separating the controllable from the uncontrollable Letting go of your ego as a leader Being brave and having the tough conversations The power of pause We also talk about finding love and going all in. Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY. Midja x ............... Jodi Robertson is a Business, Life and Wellness Coach who loves to help people find their work life balance by finding time to do the things they love whilst bridging the gap from their dreams to reality. She believes your atomic habits are the key to having it all. Jodi speaks four languages having lived and worked in Japan, Chile and Belgium. She did her Honours Year at Saitama University in Tokyo on a scholarship with the Japanese government and she worked as a Senior Golf Caddy in Japan when she was 19. In her 20s she taught English to the Chilean Navy and she continued to work in TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) in Belgium and again back home on the Gold Coast whilst building her Global Health and Wellness business which she still runs today and has achieved the top 2% level with the company leading a large global team. Jodi is married to a Belgian and their 16-year-old son was born there. She loves cooking dumplings and feeding people; her love language is acts of service. Jodi’s personal hashtag is #thefuntable – she believes you want to be on the fun table at any event and you will always find her on the dance floor. She believes in serendipity when it comes to love and to go all in! You can find Jodi on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodirobertson_coach/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=700910951  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-robertson-06735b23/  ......... ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au  and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/  and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/  Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/  and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project 

This week on the podcast, I sit down with the amazing Andrew Antonopoulos, founder and director of ABA Legal Group.  Andrew and I discuss: Giving your team the space to be themselves and creating opportunities that allow them to realise their own potential The need for finding the right network; finding the right people that both support and challenge you and your vision, and having independent and objective mentors and coaches Understanding that feedback and criticism is not always about you, but about what you're trying to create Combining your law degree with your passion Being inquisitive as a young lawyer And having fun at work! I, of course, ask Andrew for some dating advice. Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY. Midja x  .......... ABOUT OUR GUEST - Andrew Antonopoulos Andrew is the Director and Founder of the Corporate and International Tax Advisory and Legal Firm ABA Legal Group. Andrew is also the Founder of a software as a service company in the research and development, project management and tax compliance space. In addition to that, Andrew is a director and advisor to several BioTech companies in Australia, some with overseas parent companies. Andrew’s mission at ABA is to navigate clients through the complexities of global business and international taxation.  He also specialises in the R&D and Government Incentives department where he aims to simplify and deconstruct the processes so that clients can maximise returns, increase business compliance, mitigate risk and importantly accelerate commercialisation and profitability.  Andrew has over 12 years’ experience working directly with early stage businesses and has built a successful track record for guiding clients through proof of concepts. scaling up, expanding internationally and successfully exiting through trade sales, initial public offerings as well as management buy outs and staged acquisitions from private equity and venture capital.  You can find Andrew and ABA Legal Group at https://abalegalgroup.com.au/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-antonopoulos/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/aba-consulting-services/  Email: andrew@abalegalgroup.com.au ......... ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au  and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/  and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/  Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/  and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project 

This week on the “Mondays with Midja” podcast, I sit down and interview Stacy Miller, partner at Cronin Miller Litigation. Stacy and I chat about: Understanding that there is not a one size fits all approach to leadership Finding your own leadership magic and style Recognising that everyone in your team is motivated by different things Being mindful that it is not just about what you can do for the law firm, but what the law firm and the leaders can do for you As partners and leaders, looking after the mental health of your firm and your team Making non-negotiable calendar entries; making the time for things that are important for you Happy listening and THANK GOD IT’S MONDAY. Midja x .......... ABOUT OUR GUEST – Stacy Miller Stacy is a partner in the Gold Coast law firm, Cronin Miller Litigation, specialising in commercial litigation and insolvency. The firm has become widely recognised for its team of highly skilled dispute resolution lawyers, led by partners that share the same values and passionate commitment to the delivery of quality, pragmatic and commercial legal advice. Empathetic, but direct, in her approach to a client’s legal issue, Stacy acknowledges that having to meet with a litigation lawyer or insolvency specialist is not on anyone’s bucket list! She takes her professional relationships to the next level with a genuine interest and care for the wellbeing of her clients, peers and colleagues in the industry. Stacy believes that the best leaders share their own journeys and experiences to help empower others to do the same, and further share their skills to networks that may not otherwise have that available to them. That’s how she came to be on the board of Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN), a not for profit organisation focused on disability rights and advocacy. Stacy is passionate about breaking taboos around serious issues impacting society and in particular women, including stillbirth and pregnancy loss, mental health and disability. You can find Stacy and Cronin Miller Litigation at: https://croninmiller.com.au/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-miller-01551a25/  and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cronin-miller-litigation-859a095b/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stacy.miller.7564  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacy___miller/  ......... ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au  and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/  and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/  Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/  and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project 

On this week's episode of the "Mondays with Midja" podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Larissa Rose, Director and Founder of GG Enviro. Larissa and I discuss: Finding your 'thing' by going inwards and asking your yourself the really tough questions Recognising when you have become complacent and become more focused on what you think you should be doing rather than doing things that are actually important to you and add value to your life Steering your own ship Having intentionality and daily accountability; breaking down the visionary goal into micro-actionable steps Training and creating leaders for the future Taking the time to pause and recalibrate when something isn't working I, of course, ask Larissa for dating advice and she suggests writing a list of 101 things to help define and shape my search! Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY. Midja x .......... ABOUT OUR GUEST - Larissa Rose Director and Founder of GG Enviro, Larissa Rose is a multi-award winning and energetic professional with a comprehensive knowledge of environment, climate change, sustainability, and renewable energy. The expertise and value Larissa offers is her drive to succeed, her practical and theoretical knowledge and experience within this emerging industry. Larissa’s business leadership and community engagement proficiency is the product of her innate and unwavering attention to detail and outstanding liaison skills. Larissa is deeply committed to promoting awareness and knowledge about the environment, and the key roles that adaptation and mitigation play at present, and into the future, whilst delivering environmental solutions for organisations.  She started her company in 2010, she is a mother of 3 children and has just been awarded 2021 Mentor of the Year for her work mentoring 40+ interns through GG Enviro over the last 5 years.  You can find Larissa and GG Enviro at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larissarose/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/ggenviro/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larissa.rose.792 and https://www.facebook.com/GGEnviro  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larissa.c.rose/ and https://www.instagram.com/ggenviro/  .........  ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA   Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au  and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/   Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project 

This week on the "Mondays with Midja" podcast, I interview the Queen of Wills, Tara Lucke. Tara and I chat about: The importance of finding mentors and a support team outside of the firm you work in Not falling into the mindset of "when I achieve this, I will be happy and fulfilled," and going through your career just ticking the boxes Examining your values to understand what you want out of your life and your career - what would you do if you were guaranteed that you would not fail? Pursuing the opportunities which bring you joy and align with your values As a leader, giving your team the freedom to innovate, rather than micromanaging Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY. Midja x .......... ABOUT OUR GUEST - Tara Lucke Tara Lucke is an estate planning lawyer turned educator. As founder of The Art of Estate Planning, Tara helps lawyers to leverage estate planning to grow their firm. The Art of Estate Planning provides ready-to-go tools and templates, integrated precedents, practical estate planning education and community. Connect with Tara at www.taralucke.com.au  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taralucke/  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/taralucke/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tara.lucke.9  .........  ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA   Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au  and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/   Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project 

In this week’s episode of the “Mondays with Midja” podcast, I sit down and have a chat with Derek Cronin, partner at Cronin Miller Litigation.  In the legal leadership space, Derek and I discuss: Staying true to your mantra as a leader and keeping your team focused on the mission  Hiring people who fit and align with your mantra, and creating a diverse team with various skill sets  Leading by example; being prepared to roll up your sleeves and be a part of the solution  Ensuring that your young lawyers feel appreciated and that you are giving them the regular feedback they want and need  The growing number of career pathways available to lawyers We also talk all things life and love - and Derek's secret to lasting love. Happy listening and THANK GOD IT’S MONDAY.  Midja x  .........  ABOUT OUR GUEST - Derek Cronin   You can find Derek and Cronin Miller Litigation at https://croninmiller.com.au   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-cronin-a0723417/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dconthegc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/derek.cronin1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/derekcronin .........  ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA   Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au  and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/   Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project