What happens when you decide to back yourself and chase a sporting goal without knowing exactly how it will work out?Simona made the move from Victoria to Perth to join the West Coast Warriors in the WA Netball League after years of playing VNL and country netball around Ballarat. Despite wanting to push herself further, she had struggled to break into Victorian state pathways leading to her relocating to chase her dream.We chat about the doubts that came with making the decision, leaving a job she loved, finding somewhere to live, dealing with homesickness and having the confidence to tell people what she wanted to achieve. Simona also shares what it takes to balance full-time work with training, games, gym sessions and recovery, along with the role consistency and coach trust have played in her development.After winning the Jill McIntosh Medal as the WA Netball League’s best and fairest, Simona is continuing to chase the next opportunity while navigating an uncertain future.🎧Spotify – YouTube – AppleHigh Performance LeadersWhether you're developing leaders, recognising your people or building a stronger team, we’ve got you covered.- 1:1 Leadership Coaching- Team Workshops & Custom Training- Operational Leadership Support - Leadership Recognition Stories👉 Contact Daniel: https://www.highpl.com.au/
Hiring someone new can feel like you've finally found the person you've been looking for.But sometimes leaders can get caught up in the excitement and start putting a new hire on a pedestal before they've really had a chance to understand them. At the same time the new employee is trying to prove they were worth hiring, bringing plenty of energy, ideas and enthusiasm. Eventually though the honeymoon ends and reality kicks in.In this episode we look at the expectations leaders place on new hires, why we can expect them to fix problems that have existed for years. We also look at it from the new hire's perspective and why learning, listening and building relationships should come before trying to change everything.🎧Spotify – YouTube – AppleHigh Performance LeadersWhether you're developing leaders, recognising your people or building a stronger team, we’ve got you covered.- 1:1 Leadership Coaching- Team Workshops & Custom Training- Operational Leadership Support - Leadership Recognition Stories👉 Contact Daniel: https://www.highpl.com.au/
When someone hands in their resignation, things can get weird pretty quickly. An employee who was once highly valued can suddenly become “not that good anyway”. A workplace someone once loved can suddenly be remembered as toxic.Why do we do this?In this episode, we look at what happens psychologically when a working relationship comes to an end, from both the employee and employer perspective. We look at why resignations often start months before the resignation letter, why people can feel the need to justify their decision, why we sometimes need a villain and why employers can fall into the same trap when good people leave.Most importantly, we explore a different way to look at departures. Sometimes nobody is wrong. Sometimes an employee and an organisation, simply aren't the right fit anymore. And that doesn't mean the relationship was a failure, it might just mean that a good chapter has come to an end.🎧Spotify – YouTube – Applehttps://www.highpl.com.au/podcastHigh Performance LeadersWhether you're developing leaders, recognising your people or building a stronger team, we’ve got you covered.- 1:1 Leadership Coaching- Team Workshops & Custom Training- Operational Leadership Support - Leadership Recognition Stories👉 Contact Daniel: https://www.highpl.com.au/
Hemi has spent the past 12 years building a career in the electrical industry, progressing from apprentice electrician to tradesman, operations manager and now general manager.He shares where his passion for electronics began, the challenges of moving from the tools into leadership and why managing people can be more mentally demanding than working in the field. He discusses balancing multiple crews, customers and business performance while raising a young family.Hemi also talks about earning the respect of former workmates after stepping into management, the importance of strong support networks and staying organised. Outside of work, boxing has become an important outlet, helping him manage stress, improve his health and stay disciplined as he prepares for his second fight.🎧Spotify – YouTube – AppleSarros Electricalhttps://www.sarros.com.au/High Performance LeadersWhether you're developing leaders, recognising your people or building a stronger team, we’ve got you covered.- 1:1 Leadership Coaching- Team Workshops & Custom Training- Operational Leadership Support - Leadership Recognition Stories👉 Contact Daniel: https://www.highpl.com.au/
Jesse Turner is the captain of Swan Districts Football Club, a five-time consecutive WA State representative and a secondary school teacher. Jesse reflects on his football journey from Bassendean Junior Football Club through the Swan Districts development pathway, sharing the setbacks that shaped his career. He opens up about being overlooked, cut from Colts, missing a Colts Grand Final after playing 18 consecutive games and the challenges of competing while unknowingly dealing with anaemia.Rather than walking away, Jesse committed to becoming the hardest worker on the track. That mindset earned him selection in the reserves, a league debut in his first senior year and ultimately established him as one of the WAFL's most consistent midfielders and leaders. Jesse also discusses the influence of coaches throughout his career, including the impact Andrew "Pruey" Pruyn had by believing in him when others didn't. He shares what it takes to balance the demands of semi-professional football with teaching, the sacrifices required to perform at an elite level, his teaching focus on relationships and positive reinforcement and the motivation he draws from his single mum and younger brother.🎧Spotify – YouTube – AppleHigh Performance LeadersWhether you're developing leaders, recognising your people or building a stronger team, we’ve got you covered.- 1:1 Leadership Coaching- Team Workshops & Custom Training- Operational Leadership Support - Leadership Recognition Stories👉 Contact Daniel: https://www.highpl.com.au/