The Messy Middle: Recent Episodes
Andrew Horsfield
Doing work that matters always has a hard part. A point when our aspirations for achievement get challenged, and we either find a way or lose our way. The Messy Middle is a podcast designed for leaders who need to deliver results in a demanding context. Subscribe below and receive insights and ideas about how to amplify your impact within your life, organisation and community.
Four Thousand Mondays
https://fourthousandmondays.com/
Jodi Wellman
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fourthousandmondays/
You Only Die Once
https://bit.ly/4cvsLOh
The Ready
https://www.theready.com/
Sam Spurlin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samspurlin/
The Ready podcast
https://www.theready.com/at-work-with-the-ready
Brave New Work
https://bit.ly/3yPx9bU
Bonnie Wan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniewan/
The Life Brief
https://thelifebrief.com/
Marc Sophoulis
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-sophoulis-2660835b/
The Tennis Menu
https://www.thetennismenu.com/
How to train fleas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlpjA-QgmQM
Malissa Clarke
https://www.linkedin.com/in/malissa-clark-0387991a/
Never Not Working
https://bit.ly/3SDSMlx
Cody Royle
https://www.codyroyle.com/
Cody’s Books
https://www.codyroyle.com/books
Connect with Cody
https://www.linkedin.com/in/codyroyle/
Fear Less by Pippa Grange
https://bit.ly/3vy0824
Design CEO
https://www.designceo.com.au/
More to the Game by Cameron Schwab
https://www.designceo.com.au/book/
Hidden Talent
https://bit.ly/3snaO2t
Atomic Habits
https://bit.ly/3MyQ9zo
Finding Mastery podcast - Dr. Michael Gervais
https://findingmastery.com/
Manu Kapur
https://www.manukapur.com/
Ted talk
https://bit.ly/3tCxfRG
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/manu-kapur-947793140/
Jehan’s website
https://jehancasinader.co.nz/
This Is Not How It Ends by Jehan Casinader
https://jehancasinader.co.nz/book/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jehancasinader/
Digby’s website
https://www.nelsondellis.com/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsondellis/
Network diagnostic
https://youtu.be/hWtqiZrTm9M
Article: This is hard
https://www.digbyscott.com/thoughts/this-is-hard
The Art of Possibility by Ben and Ros Sander
https://bit.ly/3QwGcVM
Tim Ferris: Fear setting
https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_ferriss_why_you_should_define_your_fears_instead_of_your_goals
Lisa Alexander
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-alexander-am-a83bb378/
Any Given Team by Ray McLean
https://bit.ly/3rnCzHl
Staying at the Top by Ric Charlesworth
https://www.amazon.com/Staying-At-Top-Ric-Charlesworth/dp/0330363662
Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride
https://www.gentlemansride.com/
Funded Programs
https://www.gentlemansride.com/about/programs-we-fund
Make a donation
https://www.gentlemansride.com/sponsor
Mark Hawwa
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hawwa-1b1ba172/
Nelson’s Website
https://www.nelsondellis.com/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsondellis/
Memory Games (Netflix)
https://youtu.be/hWtqiZrTm9M
Kirk Docker
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-docker/?originalSubdomain=au
Website
https://www.kirkdocker.com/
You Can’t Ask That
https://www.kirkdocker.com/you-cant-ask-that-director/
Cultures at work
https://www.culturesatwork.com/
Michael Henderson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhendersonnz/
What are you like at handling pressure? Staying calm in those moments when you feel most worried, anxious, even angry? If you feel you could benefit from more calmness and composure when things get a little chaotic, you are really going to love this conversation with Jonah Oliver.
Jonah’s one of the world’s leading performance psychologists, who uses his training in both sport psychology and neuroscience, to help people fulfil their potential on the biggest stage. Over the past decade he has worked with a wide variety of clients from Olympic Athletes, professional golfers, AFL teams and performing artists, as well as entrepreneurs and surgeons.
In this conversation we discuss what pressure is and the most common reasons we experience pressure. Jonah also dispels some common myths about how we’re told to handle pressure and shares a variety of practical strategies that will help you perform at your peak.
Through the metaphors and examples Jonah uses to bring psychological theory to life, this conversation was both informative and entertaining. It’s time to listen and learn from performance psychologist, Jonah Oliver.
Jonah Oliver
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonah-oliver-psychologist/
Jonah’s website
https://jonaholiver.com/
North Framework
https://www.northframework.com/about
Peter Block
https://www.peterblock.com/
Peter’s books
https://www.peterblock.com/ideas/#books
Peter’s current initiatives
https://www.peterblock.com/initiatives/
The Order of the Teaspoon
https://bit.ly/3B43NEe
Jennifer Garvey Berger
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-garvey-berger-7b4a264/
Cultivating Leadership
https://www.cultivatingleadership.com/
3 Brilliant books
http://www.cultivatingleadership.com/books
Jennifer’s latest book
https://amzn.to/3JrvxpO
Phill Nosworthy
https://phillnosworthy.com/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-nosworthy-b3499531/?originalSubdomain=au
Switch L&D
https://switchld.com/
Programs
https://phillnosworthy.com/the-program/
Dr. Moira Junge
https://www.linkedin.com/in/moira-junge-b1300927/
Good sleep health
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene/healthy-sleep-tips
Sleep fact sheets
https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/fact-sheets.html
Sleep Health Foundation
https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/
Make a donation
https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/donate.html
Minds at work
https://www.mindsatwork.com.au/
Lisa Smith
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-smith-b457223/
Buster Benson Codex
https://busterbenson.com/piles/cognitive-biases/
Evernote
https://evernote.com/
Bullshift
https://www.bullshift.com/
Bullshift: The book
https://www.bullshift.com/buy-the-book/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-horabin-976743b6/
Young Henrys
https://younghenrys.com/
Enjoy some!
https://younghenrys.com/stockists
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/younghenrys/
Rob Mason
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-mason-learning/
Mason learning
https://www.masonlearning.com/
Lisa Lahey
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-lahey-3597627/
Minds at Work
https://mindsatwork.com/
Book: Immunity to change
https://bit.ly/3wIwggb
Andrew May
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmay2/
Strive:Stronger
https://www.andrewmay.com/strivestronger-com/
MatchFit Book
https://www.andrewmay.com/matchfit/
Business Fit Podcast
https://www.andrewmay.com/nab-businessfit-podcast/
David Marquet
https://twitter.com/ldavidmarquet
Intent Based Leadership
https://intentbasedleadership.com/
Turn the Ship Around
https://bit.ly/3iup1Sl
Leadership is Language
https://bit.ly/2VWbaMO
Ronni Kahn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronni-kahn/
Oz Harvest
https://www.ozharvest.org/
A Repurposed Life
https://bit.ly/3gkjoX3
Andrew Barnes
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhbarnes/
The 4-day week
https://4dayweek.com/
Task switching article
https://blog.doist.com/focused-teamwork/
Re-work: the book
https://basecamp.com/books/rework
Colin D Ellis
https://www.colindellis.com/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/colindellis
Culture Makers Podcast
https://www.colindellis.com/culture-makers-podcast
Orange Sky
https://orangesky.org.au/
Orange Sky - Twitter
https://twitter.com/orangeskyau
Lucas Patchett
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucaspatchett/
Susan Alberti Foundation
https://susanalbertifoundation.org.au/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/susanalberti1?lang=en
Trades Women Australia
https://tradeswomenaustralia.com.au/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-huesman-ms-cmpc-76658bb4/
Mental Sweat Mondays
https://www.instagram.com/hannahhuesman/?hl=en
Jane Martino
https://www.linkedin.com/in/janemartino/
Smiling Mind
https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/janemartino?lang=en
Dr. Jenny Brockis
https://www.drjennybrockis.com/
Thriving Mind
https://amzn.to/35tVZgP
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjennybrockis/
Damien Fleming
https://twitter.com/bowlologist
Bowlology podcast
https://bowlology.com.au/
Janine Garner
https://janinegarner.com.au/
Janine's book -Be Brilliant
https://bebrilliantbook.com/
Connect with Janine
https://www.linkedin.com/in/janinegarner/
Gabrielle Dolan
https://gabrielledolan.com/
Ral’s books
https://gabrielledolan.com/books/
Jargon Free Fridays
http://jargonfreefridays.com/
Dr. Adam Fraser
https://www.dradamfraser.com/
Strive: embracing the gift of struggle
https://www.dradamfraser.com/shop-content/strive
The Third Space
https://www.dradamfraser.com/shop-content/the-third-space
Shane McCurry
http://www.shanemccurry.com/
Brandon Ellis article
https://www.theage.com.au/interactive/2017/brandon-ellis/
Brene Brown
https://brenebrown.com/
Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl
https://amzn.to/2wGj8O3
Layne Beachley is best known for her feats in the water. Being the only surfer to claim six consecutive world titles, she has the rightful reputation for being regarded as the most successful female surfer in history. But that success didn’t come without hurdles, set backs and struggle.
In this forthright and personal interview, Layne shares the inner workings of her mind, and the internal wisdom she developed, that helped her not only navigate, but overcome the set backs she experienced as a professional surfer, and post retirement when forging a successful career beyond the boundaries of sport.
Open, honest and full of insights, this is one of those podcasts where you want to listen deeply, take some notes, and learn from one of our country’s great sporting legends, and a seriously good person, Layne Beachley.
Layne's website
https://www.laynebeachley.com/
Evolve program
https://www.laynebeachley.com/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laynebeachley/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/LayneCBeachley
Steve Biddulph
https://www.stevebiddulph.com/Site_1/Home.html
2020 speaking schedule
https://www.stevebiddulph.com/Site_1/2020_Talks_Program%21.html
Online talks
https://www.stevebiddulph.com/Site_1/Talks_Online%21.html
Young, talented and infectiously energetic, Dan Churchill is one of the world’s most exciting celebrity chefs. He is the Chef and Co-Founder of Charley Street in New York, written a number of successful cookbooks and appears regularly on Good Morning America, ABC’s The Chew and Pay TV channel The Food Network.
Dan is a savvy, street wise and successful Aussie who is having a positive impact on the food industry with his charismatic and compelling message encouraging people to think about how they consider and consume their food.
In this episode, I talk with Dan about how he has built a business that has impact and can scale, the keys to forming a highly functional team, insights about bridging the gap between desiring and delivering; and we even discuss which actor might be best qualified to play him if Hollywood ever comes knocking. Please enjoy this fun, energetic and insightful conversation with Dan Churchill.
WAYS TO FIND DAN
Dan Churchill
https://danchurchill.com/
Charley Street
https://www.charleyst.com/
The Epic Table Podcast
https://www.himalaya.com/Health-podcasts/dan-churchills-the-epic-table-1083064
Celebrated author, adventurer, gold medal Olympian and popular TV chef.
Jason Clarke is none of those things. He is however, one of this country’s most sought after creative minds in the areas of creativity, innovation, change and leadership. Topics we talk through in this wide ranging and thought provoking conversation that is guaranteed to move your mental furniture.
This conversation will prove compelling for anyone who is wrestling with change, wanting to increase their influence or inspire a group of people into action, who may not think the same way or even about the same things.
Fun, and free of the fluff you can sometimes hear around creativity, innovation and change, please enjoy this conversation with Mindworker, Jason Clarke.
We have all suffered through the tired and traditional approach to networking. Dreary events that are dominated by small talk, shallow conversations and people investing too much time trying to make contacts, rather than genuinely connect and collaborate. There has to be a better way.
Thankfully, Networking genius Janine Garner has an alternative.
In this episode, Janine shares some valuable insights about how to make better and more lasting connections, and recommends twelve people we should all seek out to create a strategic and smart network.
Janine’s openness, authenticity and generosity with her expertise, makes this a must listen episode for anyone who endorses the belief: it’s not what you know, but who you know.
SHOW NOTES
Janine Garner
janinegarner.com.au
IT'S WHO YOU KNOW
https://janinegarner.com.au/books/
NETWORKING RESOURCE
https://bit.ly/2lMY6Y9
In this episode I talk with Allistair McCaw - a word class performance coach who has worked with Grand Slam champions, PGA winners and Olympic athletes to create their competitive advantage by becoming Champion Minded. In this episode we delve into his work and discuss how he helps the best get better.
A leader in the field of athletic performance and enhancement, Allistair’s proven and practical training techniques will resonate with anyone who’s looking to accelerate their own personal or professional success.
So tune in, and be ready to make some mental notes on how you can become more Champion Minded, as we listen and learn from Allistair McCaw.
Show notes
Website: http://www.allistairmccaw.com/
Chmpion Minded: https://amzn.to/31xZU6Z
If you are someone who complains about attending too many meetings, you are going to love my next guest, Donna McGeorge. In this episode, Donna shares insights from her book The 25 Minute Meeting, about how you can sharpen your focus and tighten timeframes to get more done in less time.
Donna’s a facilitator; speaker and trainer who helps organisations make work work. She is passionate about enhancing the large amount of time we spend at work, and is engaged by clients throughout Australia and Asia to help their leaders manage people well and produce great performance and results.
In this episode, Donna proves that workplaces can be complex, but don’t have to be hard, when we focus on getting the simple things consistently right. It’s time to listen and learn how to master your meeting mojo with Donna McGeorge.
Donna’s website
https://www.donnamcgeorge.com/
The 25 minute meeting
https://www.25minutemeetings.com/
Dan Gregory and Kieran Flanagan are the two brilliant minds behind the ground breaking book Forever Skills. In this smart and savvy episode, we discuss the twelve essential skills that will help you become fit for the future of work, as well as secure success in your work and life, today.
Dan and Kieran interviewed hundreds of successful business people, educators, futurists, economists and historians to uncover the key skills that will always be critical to life and business. In this episode, you’ll discover what skills will matter most for work, life and business, where you should focus your energy and effort when the world is changing at such an extraordinary rate, and how you can future proof yourself, your organisation and your kids.
In this episode, Kieran and Dan use their expertise in commercial creativity and behavioural strategy to provide a brilliant blend of knowledge and insight that educates, as well as entertains.
In 2007, a small coffee shop opened across the street from where I was living at the time. Fast forward twelve years and that small coffee shop has three retail cafes and a huge wholesale business, primarily due to the very particular way their coffee is produced, prepared and presented for the customer.
Padre coffee has become one of the most respected and successful Specialty coffee roasters in Australia, and in this episode of The Messy Middle, we talk to Padre’s founder Marinus Jansen.
Apart from his obvious obsession about coffee, Marinus also knows a thing or two about building a successful business. In this insightful conversation we talk about his positive obsession with quality, why intention breeds more intelligent employees than instruction, and how to balance relevance and growth in a competitive industry without just following the herd, hype or latest fads.
Packed with wisdom about how to find your voice, follow your own path and forge a reasonable reputation, this conversation is well worth a listen.
Steve Sammartino speaks, writes and collaborates on the future. He has sent a lego space shuttle into space, created a car that runs on air and is building a house of the future that is 3D printed, operates off grid, is fully equipped with future technology like AI and voice command - and even includes a drone landing pad on the roof. Steve is a serious futurist with a savvy mind.
In this conversation, apart from sharing his method for predicting the Powerball numbers, Steve breaks down how certain patterns influence his short and long-term predictions, why social, economic and technological developments drive change, the new 3 R’s we should be considering in a modern
economy, and how to acquire the assets that will help you succeed in the future of work.
A sought after change advisor for some of the world’s largest companies, I hope you enjoy this rich and engaging conversation with Steve Sammartino.
In today’s episode, I have a cracking conversation with Simon Dowling. Simon is a reformed lawyer, improvisation artist, public speaker and author of the book Work With Me: How to get people to buy into your ideas.
For individuals and organisations, being able to collaborate and create real value is key to success in a modern economy. Without it, you are going to struggle in the quest for innovation, engagement, productivity and agility. Alternatively, if you build an environment where people are aligned, collaborating around a single purpose and set of behaviours, and can work to their full potential, you set an incredibly powerful platform for folks to really fly.
In this conversation, Simon shares how you can influence without it being an adversarial tug-of-war process, what factors need to exist when people come together to collaborate, three elements that help create clarity in complexity; and the role rules play in giving people the freedom to work.
If you want to learn how to connect people and perspectives to positively impact your ideas, insights or influence, this is a must listen episode.
Wendy Born is an author, facilitator and coach who helps Senior Executive Teams achieve high performance by mastering team interactions. Her new book The Languages of Leadership gives leaders practical tools and tips to make small changes that make a big impact. In this conversation, we cover a broad range of issues like how leaders can positively push new capability to be developed, how you can maintain focus when doing difficult work; and how using the languages of leadership form the foundation for building a highly successful team. If you lead a team, or are working in a team, this conversation is well worth a listen.