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Leadership is a function that relies on skills, resources, and a broad perspective, so each person feels the opportunity to be included in the vision of the organisation. 

This podcast is here to show you how to do this in a way that keeps you energised, feeling supported, and in control of your time.

In this episode we have a conversation with Cecil Barnard, a leader of 50+ fabulous humans that are focused on improving the lives and experiences of a community. Cecil and I have been friends for a long time, and I am excited to share some of his thoughts on what some of his One-Degree Shifts have been.

It’s time to: shift perspective; lean into the discomfort; and, Transform the way we Connect.

1. (20:10) - The Power of understanding your leadership style

2. (27:45) - The Power of listening to your team

3. (32:10) - The Power of self-regulation

4. (50:45) - The Power of choice

Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. Our vision is to Transform the way we Connect. We would love to hear your feedback and thoughts on this topic. 

To check out the One-Degree Shift Newsletter for more ways in how you can make a shift, head to our website, linked in the comments below.

The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety by Timothy R. Clark https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-4-stages-of-psychological-safety-9781523087686#:~:text=When%20leaders%20cultivate%20psychological%20safety,finally%2C%20challenge%20the%20status%20quo.

Hey there, folks! 👋🏼 Flashback to our amazing chat with the TradeMutt and TIACS crew! 🔙😎

We had an absolute blast learning about the invaluable work they're doing to break down barriers around mental health in the workplace. 💪🏼 From setting personal boundaries to the ups and downs of starting a successful social enterprise, we covered it all! 🤩 If you missed out on this game-changing episode, don't worry - it's never too late to tune in and catch up!

🎧 So grab your headphones and get ready to be inspired. 🙌🏼 Trust us, you won't regret it! 😍

This flashback is taken from episode 12. In this flashback you’ll hear:

1. (00:50) - The importance of setting personal boundaries
2. (01:50) - Unexpected turns of the starting a social enterprise
3. (02:30) - Talking at vs Talking with
4. (04:30) - Stop separating gender specific mental health

We would love to hear your feedback and thoughts on this topic. We are fueled by the knowledge that these conversations help people feel more connected and comfortable with having important conversations that make a difference.

To check out all of the Conversations with Julie Episodes you can watch and listen to them here: https://www.julie.gillespie.direct/podcast

ABOUT TradeMutt

🧑‍🔧Helped assist over 3300 trades get access to free Mental Health support

👷Helped provide over 30K hours of disability employment

🏗️Over $660K in Mental Health support delivered to tradies

FOLLOW TradeMutt

🌐Website: www.trademutt.com

📄LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trademutt/

📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trademutt/

🤝Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Trademutt

FOLLOW TIACS

🌐Website: https://www.tiacs.org/

📄LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tiacs/

📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiacs_/

🤝Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisisaconversationstarter

FOR MORE INFO ABOUT JULIE OR THE PODCAST CHECK OUT

🖊️ https://www.julie.gillespie.direct/ and subscribe to access show notes and further resources that bring these conversations to life.

PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW / RATING BELOW

✅ https://ratethispodcast.com/conversationswithjulie

‘Conversations with Julie’ acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we all live, paying respect to elders, past, present and emerging. Julie honours the idea that shared stories are what connect us to the land, our ancestors, and each other.

Episode Disclaimer: Remember this is a personal podcast. Any views or opinions represented in this podcast are personal and do not represent those of people, institutions or organisations that the owner may or may not be associated with within a professional or personal capacity unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, or individual.

Ladies and gents, drumroll please! 🥁🥁🥁 It's LAUNCH DAY for our latest podcast episode featuring the absolute legends behind TradeMutt and TIACS! 😍

Being part of this conversation was not just an honour, but a total game-changer. Seriously, the work these guys are doing is LIFE-CHANGING for so many people. 😇

We got to dive into some behind-the-scenes action and learn how they set personal boundaries when it comes to tough conversations, as well as the ups and downs of starting a successful social enterprise. And let's not forget the best part - their inspiring journey to where they are now! 🤩

We cannot thank these two enough for their hard work and dedication to making workplaces safer. ❤️ Trust us, you don't want to miss out on this incredible conversation! So grab your headphones and tune in to this must-listen episode! 🎧👂

Timestamps

1. (03:30) - Lessons learnt when starting the TradeMutt brand
2. (04:30) - The evolution from will the shirts work to they are now a known conversation starter
3. (36:00) - People feel like they are wearing a cape when they put the shirts on
4. (46:30) - 3 quick thoughts from Dan

Thank you for taking the time to listen to this incredible episode. We would love to hear your feedback and thoughts on this topic.

To check out all of the Conversations with Julie Episodes you can watch and listen to them here: https://www.julie.gillespie.direct/podcast

ABOUT TradeMutt

🧑‍🔧Helped assist over 3300 tradies get access to free Mental Health support

👷Helped provide over 30K hours of disability employment

🏗️Over $660K in Mental Health support delivered to tradies

FOLLOW TradeMutt

🌐Website: www.trademutt.com

📄LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trademutt/

📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trademutt/

🤝Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Trademutt

FOLLOW TIACS

🌐Website: https://www.tiacs.org/

📄LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tiacs/

📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiacs_/

🤝Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisisaconversationstarter

FOR MORE INFO ABOUT JULIE OR THE PODCAST CHECK OUT

🖊️ https://www.julie.gillespie.direct/ and subscribe to access show notes and further resources that bring these conversations to life.

PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW / RATING BELOW

✅ https://ratethispodcast.com/conversationswithjulie

‘Conversations with Julie’ acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we all live, paying respect to elders, past, present and emerging. Julie honours the idea that shared stories are what connect us to the land, our ancestors, and each other.

Episode Disclaimer: Remember this is a personal podcast. Any views or opinions represented in this podcast are personal and do not represent those of people, institutions or organisations that the owner may or may not be associated with within a professional or personal capacity unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, or individual.

NOTE: There is a discussion around spotting the signs of someone who may be suicidal. This was a positive experience where this question led to a supportive conversation.

In this episode, we got to hear an incredibly important moment where Tofe felt confident enough to ask a friend if they were thinking of suicide. He put it down to coincidence at the time, good timing. However, with his new knowledge, he quickly realised that the warning signs were there and had been for a while, he just was unaware of the warning signs.

This flashback is taken from episode 11. In this flashback you’ll hear:

1. (00:19) - How having the training from the Mental Health First Aid course helped in a real situation.
2. (02:00) - Gaining the knowledge and awareness gives you the knowledge and awareness that questions NEED to be asked.
3. (02:45) - Conflict has the ability to just be a conversation
4. (03:20) - The benefits of starting a conversation

We would love to hear your feedback and thoughts on this topic. We are fueled by the knowledge that these conversations help people feel more connected and comfortable with having important conversations that make a difference.

If you would like to book in to become a Mental Health First Aider, select the Book Online link on Julie’s website.

To view the other episodes we keep them all here: https://www.julie.gillespie.direct/podcast

To check out all of the Conversations with Julie Episodes you can watch and listen to them here: https://www.julie.gillespie.direct/podcast

ABOUT Tofe

💚Advocate for men’s Mental Health and well-being

💬Communication Specialist

📖Author: Everyone Has a Plan until Sh!t Hits the Fan

FOLLOW Tofe

📄 LinkedIn (Tofe Evans) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tofe-evans/

FOR MORE INFO ABOUT JULIE OR THE PODCAST CHECK OUT

🖊️ https://www.julie.gillespie.direct/ and subscribe to access show notes and further resources that bring these conversations to life.

PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW / RATING BELOW

✅ https://ratethispodcast.com/conversationswithjulie

THIS PODCAST WOULD NOT HERE WITHOUT:

🎥 Recording studio: River City Studios https://www.rivercitystudios.com.au/

💻 Podcast production: Soundboard https://soundboardpodcasting.com/

👩🏻 Podcast co-developer & reflections: Emma Schneider

‘Conversations with Julie’ acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we all live, paying respect to elders, past, present and emerging. Julie honours the idea that shared stories are what connect us to the land, our ancestors, and each other.

Episode Disclaimer: Remember this is a personal podcast. Any views or opinions represented in this podcast are personal and do not represent those of people, institutions or organisations that the owner may or may not be associated with within a professional or personal capacity unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, or individual.

When you have your own lived experience with mental ill health, it doesn’t always mean you have the confidence or skills to support others.

We wanted to share with you our conversation with @Tofe Evans, where we spoke about the positive impacts that being an accredited Mental Health First Aider has had on his life and relationships.

Tofe was incredibly generous in sharing his stories of overcoming his bad habits and how since becoming a Mental Health First Aider it has propelled his well-being into a path of less judgement, deeper connections with others and a sense of comradery with those around him.

NOTE: There is a discussion around spotting the signs of someone who may be suicidal. This was a positive experience where this question lead to a supportive conversation.

1. (05:20) - Why choose to do the Mental Health First Aid training
2. (23:00) - How being a Mental Health First Aider helps with your own wellbeing
3. (24:50) - What is Practical Resilience
4. (36:00) - Avoiding the Drama Triangle

We are deeply honoured to have Tofe join us in this episode. If any of this resonates with you, we would love for you to reach out so that we can connect.

We would love to hear your feedback and thoughts on this topic.

If you would like to book in to become a Mental Health First Aider, select the Book Online link on Julie’s website.

To check out all of the Conversations with Julie Episodes you can watch and listen to them here: https://www.julie.gillespie.direct/podcast

ABOUT Tofe

💚Advocate for men’s Mental Health and well-being

💬Communication Specialist

📖Author: Everyone Has a Plan until Sh!t Hits the Fan

FOLLOW Tofe

📄 LinkedIn (Tofe Evans) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tofe-evans/

FOR MORE INFO ABOUT JULIE OR THE PODCAST CHECK OUT

🖊️ https://www.julie.gillespie.direct/ and subscribe to access show notes and further resources that bring these conversations to life.

PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW / RATING BELOW

✅ https://ratethispodcast.com/conversationswithjulie

THIS PODCAST WOULD NOT HERE WITHOUT:

🎥 Recording studio: River City Studios https://www.rivercitystudios.com.au/

💻 Podcast production: Soundboard https://soundboardpodcasting.com/

👩🏻 Podcast co-developer & reflections: Emma Schneider

‘Conversations with Julie’ acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we all live, paying respect to elders, past, present and emerging. Julie honours the idea that shared stories are what connect us to the land, our ancestors, and each other.

Episode Disclaimer: Remember this is a personal podcast. Any views or opinions represented in this podcast are personal and do not represent those of people, institutions or organisations that the owner may or may not be associated with within a professional or personal capacity unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, or individual.

How can we Thrive at Work?

We MUST have a framework that makes sense of our stories, something that we can unpack them into that gives them purpose and meaning - to capture the lessons learnt in a pragmatic way.

When we have meaning, we can be present with our hope. We can build capacity.

This flashback is taken from episode 10. In this flashback you’ll hear:

1. (00:30) - Thrive at Work framework - https://www.thriveatwork.org.au/
2. (00:40) - 3 core pillars of the framework
3. (01:17) - What does “mitigate illness” look like?
4. (01:45) - How does self awareness help?

We are deeply honoured to have you listen as Julie shares her story. If any of this resonates with you, we would love for you to reach out so that we can connect.

We would love to hear your feedback and thoughts on this topic. We are fueled by the knowledge that these conversations help people feel more connected and comfortable with having important conversations that make a difference.

To view the other episodes we keep them all here: https://www.julie.gillespie.direct/podcast

To check out all of the Conversations with Julie Episodes you can watch and listen to them here: https://www.julie.gillespie.direct/podcast

The Thrive At Work framework can be found here: https://www.thriveatwork.org.au/framework/

Michelle McQuaid’s The Leaders Lab Report can be found here: https://www.michellemcquaid.com/theleaderslab/2022-workplace-report/

ABOUT Julie

🧑‍💻Workplace Connection Consultant

💞 Conversation Starter & Facilitator

🎤Keynote speaker

FOLLOW Julie

📄 LinkedIn (Julie Gillespie) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-gillespie-cmm/

📄 LinkedIn (Conversations with Julie Podcast) - https://www.linkedin.com/company/conversations-with-julie-podcast/

🖥️ Website - https://www.julie.gillespie.direct/

🖥️ Website (Conversations with Julie Podcast) - https://www.julie.gillespie.direct/podcast

‘Conversations with Julie’ acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we all live, paying respect to elders, past, present and emerging. Julie honours the idea that shared stories are what connect us to the land, our ancestors, and each other.

Episode Disclaimer: Remember this is a personal podcast. Any views or opinions represented in this podcast are personal and do not represent those of people, institutions or organisations that the owner may or may not be associated with within a professional or personal capacity unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, or individual.

Why do you need to continue telling your story around mental health and wellbeing? What purpose does it serve?

We’ve come to know that it helps build not only our own capacity, but it opens the door for others to feel the opportunity of belonging.

In this episode Julie unpacks her story, the frameworks she loves, and conversations that have shaped who she is today.

This isn’t a story full of detail. It is a story about how to have HOPE when things are tough; how frameworks can give permission for us to be OK and let us know we can THRIVE despite the challenges.

1. (01:42) - The story of Lived Experience
2. (09:10) - The Feeling of Recognition
3. (16:40) - Thrive at Work Framework
4. (27:25) - Thrive Despite the Challenges

We are deeply honoured to have you listen as Julie shares her story. If any of this resonates with you, we would love for you to reach out so that we can connect.

We would love to hear your feedback and thoughts on this topic. We are fueled by the knowledge that these conversations help people feel more connected and comfortable with having important conversations that make a difference.

To check out all of the Conversations with Julie Episodes you can watch and listen to them here: https://www.julie.gillespie.direct/podcast

The Thrive At Work framework can be found here: https://www.thriveatwork.org.au/framework/

Michelle McQuaid’s The Leaders Lab Report can be found here: https://www.michellemcquaid.com/theleaderslab/2022-workplace-report/

ABOUT Julie

🧑‍💻Workplace Connection Consultant

💞 Conversation Starter & Facilitator

🎤Keynote speaker

FOLLOW Julie

📄 LinkedIn (Julie Gillespie) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-gillespie-cmm/

📄 LinkedIn (Conversations with Julie Podcast) - https://www.linkedin.com/company/conversations-with-julie-podcast/

🖥️ Website - https://www.julie.gillespie.direct/

🖥️ Website (Conversations with Julie Podcast) - https://www.julie.gillespie.direct/podcast

FOR MORE INFO ABOUT JULIE OR THE PODCAST CHECK OUT

🖊️ https://www.julie.gillespie.direct/ and subscribe to access show notes and further resources that bring these conversations to life.

PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW / RATING BELOW

✅ https://ratethispodcast.com/conversationswithjulie

THIS PODCAST WOULD NOT HERE WITHOUT:

🎥 Recording studio: River City Studios https://www.rivercitystudios.com.au/

💻 Podcast production: Soundboard https://soundboardpodcasting.com/

👩🏻 Podcast co-developer & reflections: Emma Schneider

‘Conversations with Julie’ acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we all live, paying respect to elders, past, present and emerging. Julie honours the idea that shared stories are what connect us to the land, our ancestors, and each other.

The cure for burnout is not self-care, it is all of us caring for each other. Drs Emily and Amelia Nagoski

Our purpose of this Conversation with Julie Podcast episode was to talk about the importance of, and much needed, Team Resilience. It’s an area that is just starting to become more and more of a focus, especially since Covid-19 has changed the way we work.

Julie is really clear on the research that shows us that as individuals, we are having very valid responses to our environment, so if we are all going to be ok, we need to have an environment that in itself is resilient to hold us steady and safe.

Individual Resilience doesn't necessarily mean that the team is resilient and it can even lead to team conflict if there isn’t collective alignment. A Resilient Team needs collective understanding, expectations, alignment, purpose, and values to ensure a robust, sustainable, and steady environment.

This flashback is taken from episode 9. In this flashback you’ll hear:

1. (00:35) - What does Team Resilience look like?
2. (02:30) - The importance of Collective Agreement
3. (04:25) - Where and How does the conversation start when the team may be in conflict or out of alignment?

This was such a great conversation with Kathryn. We would love to hear your feedback and thoughts on this topic. We are fueled by the knowledge that these conversations help people feel more connected and comfortable with having important conversations that make a difference.

To read our reflections about this article and its topics please visit https://www.julie.gillespie.direct/podcast

ABOUT Kathryn

🌍Global Lead of Working With Resilience

🧑‍💻Lead developer of the Resilience at Work Toolkit

📊Resilience @ Work - Creating Optimal Performance Through Resilience

FOLLOW KATHRYN McEWEN and WORKING WITH RESILIENCE

📄 LinkedIn (Kathryn) -https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynmcewen1/

🖥️ Website (Resilience TV) - www.resilience.tv

🖥️ Website (Kathryn) - www.kathrynmcewen.com

🖥️ Website (Working with Resilience) - www.workingwithresilience.com.au

FOR MORE INFO ABOUT JULIE OR THE PODCAST CHECK OUT

🖊️ https://www.julie.gillespie.direct/ and subscribe to access show notes and further resources that bring these conversations to life.

PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW / RATING BELOW

✅ https://ratethispodcast.com/conversationswithjulie

THIS PODCAST WOULD NOT HERE WITHOUT:

🎥 Recording studio: River City Studios https://www.rivercitystudios.com.au/

💻 Podcast production: Soundboard https://soundboardpodcasting.com/

👩🏻 Podcast co-developer & reflections: Emma Schneider

‘Conversations with Julie’ acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we all live, paying respect to elders, past, present and emerging. Julie honours the idea that shared stories are what connect us to the land, our ancestors, and each other.