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Conversations about Leadership, Learning and Educational Technologies hosted by Mark Herring & Bex Rose. www.usingtechnologybetter.com and team@usingtechnologybetter.com
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In this episode, Samantha is joined by Claire Rogers, Executive Director of Oho to chat about leadership.In her race against the clock, Claire shares why leaders need to make it safe for the truth to be told. We also hear how she brings curiosity to uncertain situations and uses the wisdom of others to solve complex problems.You can learn more about Oho at https://weareoho.com/ and connect with them on socials @weareoho.Links from the episodeClaire’s book recommendation is Turn That Ship Around by David Marquet Our newsletter is packed full with strategies to help you live your most efficient, productive & organised life! Sign up at https://utb.fyi/join-newsletterLearnBytes is brought to you by Using Technology Better - Tech Training, Delivered Differently.
In this episode, Samantha is joined by Kerry Anne Nelson, a Workplace Process Architect at Operation Verve.In her race against the clock, Kerry shares why it’s essential to have everything you need at your fingertips. We also hear how knowing what a good job looks like can help your productivity. When the clock stops, Kerry and Samantha also get a little nerdy about file system design!You can learn more about Kerry and Operation Verve at https://operationverve.com/ and connect on Facebook and LinkedIn. Links from the showCheck out Operation Verve’s ‘Filing online for flow’ course at https://operationverve.com/services/verve-courses/ and find all Kerry's book recommendations at https://operationverve.com/services/verve-books/Our newsletter is packed full with strategies to help you live your most efficient, productive & organised life! Sign up at https://utb.fyi/join-newsletterLearnBytes is brought to you by Using Technology Better - Tech Training, Delivered Differently. http://www.usingtechnologybetter.com
In this episode, Samantha is joined by Wesa Chau, thought leader in cultural diversity and leadership from Cultural Intelligence.In her race against the clock, Wesa shares why leaders need to be flexible when communicating with people from different cultures. We also hear a fascinating take on authenticity!You can learn more about Wesa and her work at http://www.culturalintelligence.net.au and follow her on Instagram or Twitter @wesachau.Links from the episodeWesa’s book recommendation is Strategic Intuition by William Duggan.Our newsletter is packed full with strategies to help you live your most efficient, productive & organised life! Sign up at https://utb.fyi/join-newsletterLearnBytes is brought to you by Using Technology Better - Tech Training, Delivered Differently. http://www.usingtechnologybetter.com
In this episode, Samantha is joined by Helen Ebdon, productivity and performance expert from Take 15.In her race against the clock, Helen shares why you need to get realistic about the time you actually have available! We also hear how her Take 15 program and planner can be the technology circuit breaker you need to get so much more out of your day.Links from the episodeHelen’s book recommendation is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey.You can find more about the Take 15 program at https://www.helenebdon.com.au/take-15/ and connect with Helen on Instagram @take15_helenebdon and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-ebdon-31561a13/Our newsletter, packed full with strategies to help you live your most efficient, productive & organised life! Sign up at https://utb.fyi/join-newsletterLearnBytes is brought to you by Using Technology Better - Tech Training, Delivered Differently. http://www.usingtechnologybetter.com
In this episode, Samantha is joined by Tal Evans, CEO of Majestic Computer Technology, to chat about leadership.In his race against the clock, Tal shares why it is important to let people learn things for themselves - even if it means failure! We also hear about Tal’s approach to living a life that inspires others to get the most out of themselves.You can learn more about Tal and Magestic Computer Technology at https://majestic.com.au/ and connect with him on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/talevans/).Our newsletter, packed full with strategies to help you live your most efficient, productive & organised life! Sign up at https://utb.fyi/join-newsletterLearnBytes is brought to you by Using Technology Better - Tech Training, Delivered Differently. http://www.usingtechnologybetter.com
Samantha is joined by Christine Malm, a mindfulness facilitator, trainer and coach at Mindful Breakthrough.In her race against the clock, Chrissy shares some fabulous advice for setting boundaries. We also hear tips for integrating mindfulness into our daily lives.You can learn more about Chrissy’s work at www.mindfulbreakthrough.com and connect with her on LinkedIn and Facebook.You can also find her meditations on SoundCloud.Chrissy’s recommendations are the book The Code of the Extraordinary Mind by Vishen Lakhiani and the documentary The Connection by Shannon Harvey.
Samantha is joined by Jamie Dahlsen, General Manager for Innovation and Technology at JC Dahlsens Group.In his race against the clock, Jamie shares why it is so important for leaders to understand how their team thinks, works and responds. We also hear why a good leader needs to know how to orchestrate a solution, rather than solve the problem themselves.You can learn more about JC Dahlsens Group, the leading materials supplier for builders across a large part of Australia, at https://www.dahlsens.com.au/Our newsletter, packed full with strategies to help you live your most efficient, productive & organised life! Sign up at https://utb.fyi/join-newsletterLearnBytes is brought to you by Using Technology Better - Tech Training, Delivered Differently.
Samantha is joined by Alicia Yusuf, Astrologer and Counselor, to chat about efficiency and productivity.In her race against the clock, Alicia shares why rest is such an important part of staying efficient and productive. When the clock stops, Alicia generously shares her wisdom on using the Moon Phases to build rest and hgh-energy work into our month.You can learn more about Alicia and her work at https://aliciayusuf.com/ and connect with her on Instagram @aliciayusuf.astrologer and Facebook.Alicia’s book recommendation is Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less. You can learn how to add the Moon Phases to your Google Calendar here.Our newsletter, packed full with strategies to help you live your most efficient, productive & organised life! Sign up at https://utb.fyi/join-newsletterLearnBytes is brought to you by Using Technology Better - Tech Training, Delivered Differently. http://www.usingtechnologybetter.com
Samantha is joined by Taiss Quartapa, Senior Manager at Accenture, to chat about leadership.In their race against the clock, Taiss shares why authenticity is an essential quality for leadership. We also hear why they believe strongly in the concept of servant leadership.You can learn more about Taiss and connect with them on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/taiss/.Taiss challenges our listeners to find a book on a topic you don’t usually read and expand your general knowledge. Good examples of this are ‘Where Do Camels Belong?: The Story and Science of Invasive Species’ by Ken Thompson, ‘A Movable Feast: Ten Millennia of Food Globalization’ by Kenneth F. Kiple and ‘The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate - Discoveries from a Secret World’ by Peter Wohlleben.Our newsletter, packed full with strategies to help you live your most efficient, productive & organised life! Sign up at https://utb.fyi/join-newsletterLearnBytes is brought to you by Using Technology Better - Tech Training, Delivered Differently. http://www.usingtechnologybetter.com
Samantha is joined by Dr. Sarah Ferguson, Director of Breath Repeat, to chat about efficiency and productivity.In her race against the clock, Sarah shares how working efficiently and productively is about having clarity about what you really need to do each day. We also hear why sleep is such an important part of life.You can learn more about Sarah and her work at www.breatherepeat.co.nz and connect with her on Instagram @hellobreathrepeat and LinkedIn.Sarah’s podcast recommendation is the Huberman Lab.You can find a list of values here on Sarah’s website.The values course from Sian Jacquet is here.Our newsletter, packed full with strategies to help you live your most efficient, productive & organised life! Sign up at https://utb.fyi/join-newsletter.LearnBytes is brought to you by Using Technology Better - Tech Training, Delivered Differently. http://www.usingtechnologybetter.com
Samantha is joined by Evan Spargo, Personal & Performance Coach and Coach Masters Academy Program Director of Australia, to chat about leadership.In his race against the clock, Evan shares why the most important quality for every leader to have is to empower others. We also hear his approach to dealing with uncertainty - one that involves letting go and trusting!You can learn more about Evan and his work at www.evanspargo.com and connect with him on Instagram @evanspargo and Facebook.Evan’s podcast recommendation was Lewis Howes School of Greatness Our newsletter, packed full with strategies to help you live your most efficient, productive & organised life! Sign up at https://utb.fyi/join-newsletterLearnBytes is brought to you by Using Technology Better - Tech Training, Delivered Differently.
Welcome to Season 3 of LearnBytes!In this episode, Samantha is joined by two guests - Noirin Mosley and Jenny Boymal, Directors of Educate to Elevate and the not for profit Project Optimism.In their race against the clock, Noirin and Jenny share why just getting started and enjoying the creativity journey is so important. We also hear how creativity involves letting the mind wander and just ‘being’.You can learn more about Noirin, Jenny and their work at www.educatetoelevate.com.au and www.projectoptimism.com.au.You can connect with them on Instagram at @spreadoptimismworldwide and Twitter @impact4optimism.Noirin’s podcast recommendation was the GaryVee Audio Experience.Our newsletter, packed full with strategies to help you live your most efficient, productive & organised life! Sign up at https://utb.fyi/join-newsletterLearnBytes is brought to you by Using Technology Better - Tech Training, Delivered Differently.
In this episode, Samantha is joined by Dani Sirotic, a corporate consultant, trainer and coach.In her race against the clock, Dani shares some fascinating insights into how we express creativity. We also discuss how an emphasis on productivity often comes at the expense of creativity, and why we need to value creative time more.You can learn more about Dani and her work at https://moolellochange.com and connect with her on LinkedIn.Links from the episodeDani’s recommends checking out the TED talk on creativity by Ethan Hawke.Sign up for our newsletter, packed full with strategies to help you live your most efficient, productive & organised life.https://utb.fyi/join-newsletter
In this episode, Samantha is joined by Christy Roberts, a Mindset & Results coach and the Founder of Creating Change.In her race against the clock, Christy shares how being vulnerable is a key leadership challenge - but one that is well worth embracing. We also hear why Christy believes that uncertainty is good for her!You can learn more about Christy’s work and her workshops at https://christyrobertscoaching.com/Links from the episodeChristy’s book recommendation is The Code of the Extraordinary Mind by Vishen Lakhiani.Sign up for our newsletter, packed full with strategies to help you live your most efficient, productive & organised life.https://utb.fyi/join-newsletter
In this episode Samantha is joined by Cheryle Walker, a consultant, facilitator and instructional designer of LIVE online workshops, webinars and events.In her race against the clock, Cheryle shares how working efficiently and productively is about synchronising tasks with her mood and energy level.After the clock stops, she shares a great strategy for dealing with procrastination. It’s one that involves not starting at the beginning!You can learn more about Cheryle’s work on her website https://cheryleewalker.com/Connect with Cheryle on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryleewalker), Instagram at @cheryle.e.walker and Twitter @chezzawLinks from episodeCheryle’s favourite efficiency and productivity app is Google TasksBoardHer book recommendation is The Practice: Shipping Creative Work by Seth Godin.Sign up for our newsletter, packed full with strategies to help you live your most efficient, productive & organised life.https://utb.fyi/join-newsletter
In this episode, Samantha is joined by Sam McNeill, an Education Solutions Specialist at Microsoft.In his race against the clock, Sam shares how is experimenting with ‘book ending’ his week with meeting days. He also highlights the challenge of too many incoming messages, and we exchange strategies for dealing with it.After the clock stops, the conversation turns to how enforcing time limits for speaking can prevent waffle, lead to clarity of thought and more efficient meetings (yay!). You can connect with Sam on Twitter @SamuelMcNeill and LinkedIn. Also check out his blog at https://www.samuelmcneill.com/Links from episodeSam’s book recommendation is Range by Daniel Epstein.Sign up for our newsletter, packed full with strategies to help you live your most efficient, productive & organised life.https://utb.fyi/join-newsletter
In this episode, Samantha is joined by Matthew Gordon, the Managing Director technology companies Solution One and Edunet.In his race against the clock, Matt shares his distinction between efficiency and productivity, and why he believes efficiency is about systems. We also hear why solving problems is about more than just throwing staff at them.You can connect with Matt on LinkedIn and check out Solution One and Edunet at https://www.solution-one.com.au/ and https://www.edunet.com.au/Links from episode:Matt’s book recommendation is ‘Close Calls’ by Stratis Kas.Sign up for our newsletter, packed full with strategies to help you live your most efficient, productive & organised life.https://utb.fyi/join-newsletter
In this episode, Samantha is joined by Dr Julien Leyre, co-founder of the Future of Governance Agency, founder of the Marco Polo Project, member of the Solution for Humanity cooperative, and advisor with the Global Carbon Reward project. In his race against the clock, Julien shares why working from a cafe has been the #1 thing he has done to improve his productivity. We also hear about Julien’s two ‘modes’ of productivity, and why creative productivity is not just about doing, but also about deciding.You can learn more about Julien at https://www.julienleyre.com and check out his articles at https://julienleyre.me/. You can also find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/julienleyre/Links from episodeThe app that Julien recommends is Flux which adjusts the colour of your screen to suit the time of day.Julien’s book recommendation is The Surprising power of Liberating Structures by Henri Lipmanowicz and Keith McCandless.Sign up for our newsletter, packed full with strategies to help you live your most efficient, productive & organised life.https://utb.fyi/join-newsletter
In this episode, Samantha is joined by Ingrid Jones, wellbeing coach, speaker, writer and creator of the Diving For Pearls journal process.In her race against the clock, Ingrid shares how creativity is a process, not an aha moment. We also hear how you can be your own biggest barrier to creativity...and what she does to overcome that!You can learn more about Ingrid’s Diving For Pearls journal process at https://ingridjanejones.com/ and connect with her on Instagram at @ingridjanejonesLinks from the episodeIngrid’s book recommendation is Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert.Sign up for our newsletter, packed full with strategies to help you live your most efficient, productive & organised life.https://utb.fyi/join-newsletter
In this episode, Samantha is joined by Laurinda Moore, the Executive Assistant (EA) to the Chairman of IAG, which is the largest general insurance company in Australia and New Zealand.In her race against the clock, Laurinda shares how working efficiently and productively is all about work-life integration and flexibility. We also hear how embracing technology (particularly Microsoft OneNote) has supported her in this pursuit.You can connect with Laurinda on Instagram @ltmoore01 and LinkedIn.Links from the episodeLaurinda’s book recommendation is The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier and her podcast recommendation is The Open Drive.You can find a OneNote 30 day challenge course from Using Technology Better here.Sign up for our newsletter, packed full with strategies to help you live your most efficient, productive & organised life.https://utb.fyi/join-newsletter
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