Fast Track: Career Conversations With Margie Hartley

Crises take all forms and can lead to devastating outcomes including the loss of jobs and plummeting company value. It can be a competitor, a shonky employee but can you plan for all eventualities and what in fact happens behind the scenes? Margie asks Claire Kimball, founder of The Squiz, former press secretary to Tony Abbott and former communications director for the Woolworths Group.

Is ambition dirty or good? It’s rare to see anyone succeed without ambition but too much can be a leading derailer! So what is the balance and how do you tell someone that they are over indexing on ambition? Margie discusses with Rhonda Brighton-Hall CEO, Mwah.

Why are so many of us surprised to learn that being in a team is something we learn – that it is not instinctive? Margie Hartley is joined by John Eales, Board Director and former Captain of The Australian Wallabies Rugby Union Team to talk about the fundamentals of team and the art of teamwork.

Why are we often reticent and suspicious about psychometric assessments? How do we decipher what is being measured and are the insights gained of any substantial value to us and our organisations? Margie is joined by Andries Keun, Managing Director of Thomas International.

Being influential is much more than getting what you want, and great influencers know this. Jac Phillips, Senior Director Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific VISA, talks through the fundamentals of influence, the relationship between those who influence and those who are successful - and how you can begin to master the art of influence.

Why is negotiation a challenge for aspiring leaders? Why do we avoid it whenever possible and how can we take control? Margie is joined by master negotiator Lloyd Barrett, Managing Consultant, The Gap Partnership.

Increase staff retention by encouraging staff to participate in the job market. Ryan Bonnici, Chief Marketing Officer G2 Crowd discusses the intrinsic value of professional development in staff retention and the long-term benefits of supporting staff to pursue external opportunities with Executive Coach Margie Hartley.

Invigorate your career with a well-planned adult gap year. Louisa Francis formerly GM Customer Lifecycle Management, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, talks to the changing attitude by leading corporations on your ability to take an adult gap year, the personal and organisational benefits and the practical steps involved in the process with Executive Coach Margie Hartley.

“Nothing happens through luck, chance or magic, you have to put the effort in to make it happen.” Kerry Cusack General Manager of Jets Swimwear shares her insights on what motivates us to change, why we often don’t and how once you have committed - to successfully implement change with Executive Coach Margie Hartley. Kerry Cusack is the General Manager of Jets Swimwear and founder of Bondi Bather swimwear.

The costs of negative employees to business is well documented, so how do you manage and impact positive change? Ryan Bonnici, Chief Marketing Officer G2 Crowd discusses the implications of setting clear expectations, establishing time frames for positive change and the benefits of constructive honest conversation with Executive Coach Margie Hartley.

Do you feel you are failing as a working parent? How do you arrive at a place where you feel satisfied that you are giving enough of yourself to your family and also to your work? Executive Coach Margie Hartley speaks to Laura Berry, CEO Supply Nation and a (2018 Australian Financial Review’s Top 100 Women of Influence) about self-preservation, outsourcing, communication, setting expectations and being kind to oneself.

Never before have the boundaries between work and life been so blurred. Jill Hannaford, Technical Services Leader, GHD Australia shares her insights on how to set boundaries to reflect your priorities and to maximise efficiencies in both your personal and professional life with Executive Coach Margie Hartley.

Science, art or corporate fad? What does an executive coach do, and do you need one? Executive Coach Margie Hartley and Mark Whiteley, Group Head of Organisational Development, Woolworths Group discuss who uses them, why, how you get one and if it’s worth it.

The inherent value and benefit of connecting with others. Shirley Chowdhary, CEO The Goodes O’Loughlin Foundation speaks with Executive Coach Margie Hartley about the financial and cultural benefits experienced by both organisations and individuals through volunteerism, the gift of time or donation.

Overcommitting, pleasing others and loosing motivation are the barriers between you achieving your goals. A leading pracademic, Dr Sean O'Connor from the University of Sydney explains to Executive Coach Margie Hartley the things that are preventing you from achieving your goals, why you achieve what you set out to only 50% of the time and how you can change this paradigm.

Difficult people are potentially your best performers in-waiting. Michelle Bagnall, Chief Executive Officer RACQ Bank talks to Executive Coach Margie Hartley about the psychology and strategies she deploys when dealing with difficult people including; controlling your own behaviour, establishing influence, building trust, addressing insecurities as well as identifying the common mistakes you need to avoid.

Treat people with dignity and respect. Joanna Boundy, Executive Manager Qantas Loyalty Marketing (CMO) and Qantas Group Hotels explains positive leadership. It’s not about being happy at work. Join Executive Coach Margie Hartley in considering the foundations of positive leadership, its' potential benefits and how you can become a positive leader.

It’s how you react that matters. Neil Ackland, CEO Junkee Media shares his biggest career setback and offers insight on how to be better - not bitter. Executive Coach Margie Hartley and Neil discuss attitude, perspective and reflection and how to turn significant setbacks into lessons that accelerate your development and career. Neil Ackland is one of Australia’s most respected and successful digital leaders. He is the CEO and co-founder of Junkee Media, Junkee, Punkee, AWOL and inthemix

Preparation, research and rest are key to avoiding post interview roadkill. Debra Tagg, Chief Officer of Member Experience HCF has a 100% success rate in job interviews. She talks through the approach and process she engages and which she attributes to her success with Executive Coach Margie Hartley. HCF is an Australian not-for-profit health fund.

How vital are mentors to your success? Do you need one? Geoff Brady, Director Service Experience with Optus, advocates for a council of mentors and the benefits of varied perspectives on the challenges you face. Learn the do’s and don’ts of mentor relationships, how to establish expectations and set boundaries with host and Executive Coach Margie Hartley. Geoff Brady is Director Service Experience with Optus, an Australian integrated telecommunications service provider.