Mondays with Midja: Recent Episodes
Midja Fisher
Season 1......It's a wrap! 30 episodes talking Life, Love and Leadership with our amazing guests.
In this episode I share what I've learnt along the way. There's been lots, too many to share here but these are just some of the highlights.
Firstly, LIFE....
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The power of mental strength and perseverance with Ben Cox (epo 17) and his amazing personal story which resonated with so many listeners.
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Our conditioning and the choice to strip back who you are and unlearn the labels you've given to yourself - Anoushka Dowling (epo 19)
Next, LOVE...
This season I set out to find my Big Love. It didn't happen but I've had plenty of first dates, a classic 3 month situationship and plenty in-between. I may not have found my Big Love but I've discovered loads about myself and what I'm looking for (and what I'm not!)
Some words of advice from my guests....
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Be yourself and find someone who matches your energy - Beck Davis (epo 8) This one might be a little tough for me to do, Beck!
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If someone doesn't love you for who you are, every single last bit of you, they're not for you - Meagan King (epo 26)
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Be clear about what you want and don't compromise - Tara Lucke (epo 12)
Finally, LEADERSHIP
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Recruit based on cultural fit and alignment - look for passion - Caralee Fontenele (epo 2)
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Lead through compassionate conversations that start with empathic listening - Travis Schultz (epo 4)
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Find your tribe and the power of surrounding yourself with inspiring, supportive allies - Tanya Abby (epo 28)
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Let's bring sexy back to the law by inspiring our people, turning them on with purpose and giving them the space they need to do their best work - Lauren Dare (epo 6)
A huge thank you to all my guests this season and I'll be back in your ears for season 2 very soon.
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR HOST - Midja
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
Kassandra Neilson, Director at Neilson Law, joins me on the podcast this week. Listen in as we chat about how she made the transition from great lawyer to great leader.
Kassandra and I discuss:
- Opening your own firm and your changing responsibilities
- Not creating mini-mes as a leader but recognising that everyone has their own strengths
- The mindset change required as you transition from lawyer to leader
- 'Mum guilt' and finding the strategies that best work for you
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR GUEST - Kassandra Neilson
Kassandra Neilson, the Director of Neilson Law, is a no-nonsense family lawyer with a passion for helping people through their family law journey to find their brighter future.
Kassandra opened Neilson Law in 2020, a family law firm with offices in both Brisbane and the Gold Coast. 12 months later, Kassandra was awarded two awards at the Lawyers Weekly Parter of the Year Awards which recognises outstanding achievements in leadership, technical expertise, mentorship and business development. These awards were New Partner of the Year and the highly coveted Excellence Award.
Outside of work Kassandra has a busy family life with her husband, two young children and two French Bulldogs, Archie & Reggie.
You can find out more about Kassandra and Neilson Law at https://neilsonlaw.com.au/
Future Females Gold Coast: https://futurefemales.co/chapter/gold-coast/
Franki4: https://frankie4.com/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kassandra-neilson-5baba551 and linkedin.com/company/neilson-law/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kass.neilson/ and https://www.instagram.com/neilsonlaw_
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ABOUT OUR HOST - Midja
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
This week, I am joined by Tanya Abbey, CEO of Recruitcorp. Join us as we sit down and chat all things life, love, and leadership.
Tanya and I discuss:
- Finding your tribe - people that will help you, support you, share in your journey, and give you real and honest feedback
- Giving and receiving helpful and constructive feedback
- Being open to fresh perspectives and viewing feedback as an opportunity
- Being consistent in your leadership and communication styles
- Tips on balancing the demands of running a business and raising little ones
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR GUEST - Tanya Abbey
Tanya Abbey is the CEO of Recruitcorp (Executive and Recruitment Projects) and the CEO/Founder of the Candidate and Career Consulting platform Placeme.com.au.
She also volunteers her services as a Small Business Mentor under the Queensland Government’s Mentoring for Growth program.
Find out more about Tanya and Recruitcorp at https://recruitcorp.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tabbey/
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ABOUT OUR HOST - Midja
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
We all know that feeling when you first meet someone, that new relationship feeling, the honeymoon period, limerence. This honeymoon stage of course happens in our love lives, but it also happens in our professional relationships. So often I talk to leaders who fail to set up expectations with new team members, don't give the necessary feedback, and overlook behavioural or performance issues. In this episode I share my tops tips on how to navigate the honeymoon period to set up the relationship for success.
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR HOST - Midja
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
When you have a world class educator and leader of innovation in the podcast studio, you know it's going to be a special episode. This week listen in as I interview Meagan King, Director of Innovation at Methodist Ladies’ College, as we discuss life, love, and leadership (and innovation!).
Some key takeaways from this week's episode:
- Innovation starts with knowing your company's why, values, and vision; what is it that we want to achieve?
- It's a long life to be doing something that doesn't bring you joy
- Give yourself the time and space to make change and bring in something exciting and new
- Celebrate Intergenerational collaboration and bring together different skill sets
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR GUEST - Meagan King
Meagan King is the Director of Innovation at Methodist Ladies’ College and the co-founder of the Innovation in Education festival. Meagan has 25 years experience in education, leadership & mentoring. She is passionate about fostering opportunities for students and teachers to develop the mindset and skills that will enable them to thrive in an ever changing world of work.
To find out more about the innovation and education festival visit www.innovationineducationfestival.com
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/meagan-king-2244a3109
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ABOUT OUR HOST - Midja
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
In this week's episode of the 'Mondays with Midja' podcast, Midja discusses how to successfully move your people through the stages of dependency, independency, and finally interdependency. Midja shares her tips on how to create a team where every team member has the attitude of win-win and a focus on collaboration and innovation.
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR HOST - Midja
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
We are back with a guest this week on the 'Mondays with Midja' podcast. In today's episode I sit down with Adele Anthony, founder, director, and principal lawyer of Your Legacy Lawyer.
Adele and I discuss:
- Honing in on what you want to do and becoming great at it
- Not getting distracted and blinded by shiny objects and ignoring red flags
- Building the capabilities of your team and empowering them to be the best they can be and do the best work they can do
- Extending trust to your team
- And, of course, some dating advice; find someone who lets you be you and don't settle for less!
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR GUEST - Adele Anthony
I am the Principal Lawyer, Founder and Director of Your Legacy Lawyer, a Queensland-based mobile/virtual estate planning practice that I founded at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. I live on the beautiful Gold Coast with my partner, Matthew.
I started in the legal industry over 30 years ago as a law clerk/paralegal and returned to study to qualify as a Solicitor in my early 40s.
I have a true appreciation for business not only from my studies, but also from many years running the very successful and multi-award-winning Fernwood Women’s Health Club in Toowoomba, Queensland, as well as a Healthy Habits franchise in Tweed City Shopping Centre. It was when I sold these businesses that I decided to return to university study. I think this gives me a well-rounded appreciation for the modern world of people, wealth and estate law.
I see clients on the Gold Coast, in Brisbane, in Toowoomba and everywhere else in between. I employ an amazing lady lawyer to assist me who also lives on the Gold Coast.
My aim is to provide Queenslanders with accessible and cost-effective legal solutions giving them peace of mind knowing their assets, future and loved ones are protected. I don’t have a fancy office. I work from home. I don’t work Monday to Friday, 9-5. I see clients when and where it is convenient for them.
I have a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University, a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from Australian National University, and a Master of Law (Applied) majoring in Wills and Estates.
My life outside law is busy as well. I have three adult children, two adult step-daughters, six grandchildren ranging in age from 3 months to 18 years old and three doggies.
You can find out more about Adele and Your Legacy Lawyer at http://www.yourlegacylawyer.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your.legacy.lawyer/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adele.m.anthony64
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adele-m-anthony1964/?originalSubdomain=au
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ABOUT OUR HOST - Midja
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
I’ll let you fall but I won’t let you break. This is the message I share in this week’s podcast episode when I share a personal story of my son Jack at 18 months old and how he fell but got up smiling.
Leaders….
- Give your people the opportunity to discover their full potential.
- See what they’re capable of achieving on their own.
- Grow their confidence and self-belief.
- Give them space to fail and learn from their mistakes.
- And be there ready to rescue them if they really need you.
Happy Listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR HOST - Midja
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
This week on the 'Mondays with Midja' podcast, I chat with Jodie Robinson, Special Counsel at McCullough Robertson Lawyers.
Jodie and I discuss:
- Finding your passion and working with other passionate people
- Having a crew who you can have fun and embrace life with
- The three people you should always have in your life - a mentee, a peer who challenges you, and a mentor
- Personal growth and finding your own true journey
- Knowing that there is no one path, no one style of lawyer, no one style of leader, etc.
- Trusting yourself and making decisions that are right for you
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR GUEST - Jodie Robinson, Special Counsel – McCullough Robertson Lawyers
Jodie is an Accredited Tax Law Specialist with over 19 years of experience working with SME clients and their advisers in business and transaction structuring and restructuring. Jodie is passionate about providing clients with results-driven, commercial advice and solutions for their taxation and business needs.
Her core practice areas focus on providing advice on taxation matters including duty, GST, capital gains tax and advising clients on cost-effective business structures and restructures.
Jodie regularly advises on the tax consequences of the sale of significant businesses, business restructures including applicable rollovers and duty exemptions and holding company interpositions. Jodie also assists clients and their advisors in obtaining private binding rulings and dealing with payroll tax self-review audits.
You can find more about Jodie and McCullough Robertson Lawyers at https://www.mccullough.com.au/
Contact Jodie at jrobinson@mccullough.com.au or +617 3233 8689
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodiemills/?originalSubdomain=au
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ABOUT OUR HOST - Midja
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
Happy Monday! I sit down with Associate Director of ABA Legal Group and new mum, Toni Eisenhut, on this week's episode of 'Mondays with Midja'.
Toni and I chat about:
- Goals - looking at where you want to be and working backwards from there
- Authentic leadership; being self-aware, acting with humility, owning your decisions and equally owning your mistakes
- Recognising and understanding that you can't do everything; finding people who are good at the things you're not so great at
- Being aware of what is happening with your people and knowing when to step in as a mentor or coach and lead them through challenges
- Getting to know what makes your people thrive, and understanding that not everyone wants to go down the same track
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR GUEST - Toni Eisenhut
As Associate Director at ABA, Toni leads a team of specialist lawyers and consultants who pursue potential for clients through simplifying complex tax and legal problems.
Pulling from over 12 years of experience delivering exceptional results to large multinational inbound and outbound investors, structuring foreign and domestic unlisted investments for a large Australian superannuation fund and assisting the SME market with international expansion, structuring and repatriation strategies, Toni understands what it takes to ensure a business is in the right position to reach their future goals. She also takes the time to really understand clients’ businesses and considers all aspects of their operation and objectives when recommending tax or legal strategies.
You can find more about Toni and ABA by visiting https://abalegalgroup.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-eisenhut-89093870/?originalSubdomain=au
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ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
This week on the 'Mondays with Midja' podcast I sit down with Trent Johnson, Partner and Brisbane Leader of Travis Schultz & Partners.
Trent and I discuss:
- Being task-focused not time-focused
- Creating a team environment where everyone looks out for each other
- Not pigeonholing people by what they seem good at, but asking them what they actually enjoy and what they want to be doing
- Having a genuine interest in your co-workers wellbeing and livelihoods
- Hiring people who are a good culture fit, and not just someone who ticks all the boxes
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY.
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR GUEST - Trent Johnson, Partner at Travis Schultz & Partners
Having commenced his legal career in 2002, training under both Travis Schultz and Michael Callow, Trent shares their passion for equal access to justice. After working in several large national firms for more than a decade, Trent joined Travis Schultz & Partners in late 2021 as he was attracted to the firms’ values of fairness, respect and compassion.
Trent is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law and has acted for thousands of injured claimants. He is a Queensland Advisor for Lexis Nexis, an online legal publication for Queensland personal injuries, and a long-term member of the Queensland Law Society Accident Compensation Tort Law Committee.
As a former registered nurse, Trent is acutely aware of the impact injury and illness can have upon his clients and their loved ones. As a vocal advocate for his clients, Trent is motivated to ensure they obtain the justice they deserve.
You can find out more about Trent Johnson and Travis Schultz & Partners at https://www.schultzlaw.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trent-johnson-11691722/?originalSubdomain=au
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ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
I sit down with the wonderful Anoushka Dowling this week on the 'Mondays with Midja' podcast. I had the pleasure of first meeting Anoushka when I was fundraising for Dancing CEOs, and as soon as I met her I thought: I've got to find more about this woman who just I've got this amazing vibe from.
Anoushka and I discuss:
- Pursing your passion and finding your sense of belonging
- How policy is not worth the paper it is written on if the workplace culture does not support it
- Safe, diverse, and inclusive workplaces
- Recognising that what you do and say matters, especially as a leader
- Having conversations around values and what the values look like in action in your workplace
- Striving for equality; it costs you nothing to change your language, beliefs, and attitudes
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR GUEST - Anoushka Dowling
Anoushka is a provisional psychologist and the Associate Director of Griffith University's MATE Bystander Program. She is passionate about exploring the drivers of human behaviour. She is committed to empowering people with ways to consciously contribute to the world around them. She works with various organisations, providing advice, workshops and leadership training, equipping people with the skills and the courage to be effective bystanders, and to promote equality for all people. Anoushka also works with convicted domestic violence perpetrators on an intervention program. Anoushka is extremely passionate about facilitating conversations that promote attitudinal change through critical thinking and analysis of the status quo.
You can find out more about Anoushka and MATE by visiting https://matebystander.edu.au/
https://bethereapp.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anoushka-dowling-7126b3b9/
MATE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matebystanderprogram/
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ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
Happy Monday! This week on the 'Mondays with Midja' podcast I sit down with Leschen Smaller, director of Element Business and Accounting Solutions.
Leschen and I discuss:
- Being on a continual path of learning as a leader
- Encouraging younger team members to have a voice, and being open as a leader to listening to different perspectives
- Putting trust in others that they will do their jobs and hold themselves accountable
- Creating an environment where everyone is adding value and doing their best work
- Being a good leader means being human; acknowledging that everyone, including ourselves, make mistakes
- Constantly reinforcing and enhancing the firm's culture to drive the vision
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR GUEST - Leschen Smaller
Leschen is the Founding Director of Element Business and Accounting Solutions, and loves working with business owners to help them reach their full potential. She also loves to connect people within her network so they can leverage off one another, swap ideas and innovate!
Leschen brings with her a wealth of experience in family groups and small to medium sized businesses. Her inspiration was to make her experience gained from “Big 4” and second tier accounting practices more accessible to these clients and offer robust advice that considered a client’s situation as a whole, as opposed to adhoc pieces of advice that focused on just one aspect of a client’s business and potentially ignored that ever present human aspect.
You can find out more about Leschen and Element Business and Accounting Solutions at https://elementbusiness.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leschen-smaller-4834669/?originalSubdomain=au
Email: lsmaller@elementbusiness.com
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ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
This interview left such a lasting impact on me. I'm still thinking about Ben's story and his inspiring message. Tune into this week's heartfelt episode with Ben Cox, CEO of the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation. Whether you're sitting down to have your morning coffee or making your commute to work, listen as Ben shares his advice on all things life, love, and leadership.
Ben and I discuss:
- Giving everyone the best version of yourself so that they can give the best version of themselves to others
- Seeing vulnerability as a strength
- The importance of finding the right mentors who understand that the issues that you want to be solved are not the issues that you need to be solved
- Leading from the front, and first followers (link to the dancing man on the hill Ben references https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAwhrLHsIGQ - who doesn't love a good dance party!)
- Perseverance not resilience; no matter what happens, I can persevere through this
- Having the self-awareness to recognise and understand what you did to get through challenges, so you can build systems and processes to help you persevere through your next challenge
- Love needing to be unconditional and worthy of you
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY.
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR GUEST - Ben Cox, CEO of the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation
Ben has dedicated his career to changing the lives of others through his work in the not-for-profit sector. He has extensive experience in the sector having worked with the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation, the Cerebral Palsy League, MS Queensland, Legacy and the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation.
Ben is a passionate advocate for the not for profit sector and is an experienced speaker and thinker on the design, delivery and value of effective fundraising, marketing and communications programs. He also speaks regularly on governance, ethics, mentoring, leadership and perseverance.
Ben currently serves on the Board of Variety QLD (Deputy Chair), as a Director of Variety Australia, a member of the Fundraising Institute of Australia’s (FIA) Queensland State Committee, a national Director of FIA (Treasurer) and a member of the inaugural FIA Code Authority. He also serves on the Healthcare Innovations Advisory Board for Bond University, several Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service committees including research, arts and infrastructure.
You can find more about the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation at https://gchfoundation.org.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-cox-414997b/?originalSubdomain=au
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ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
I sit down with Jodi Robertson this week, a Business, Life and Wellness Coach, and wearer of many other hats.
Jodi and I discuss:
- Constantly developing, learning, and growing as a leader
- Assuming the best intentions of others and of yourself
- Separating the controllable from the uncontrollable
- Letting go of your ego as a leader
- Being brave and having the tough conversations
- The power of pause
We also talk about finding love and going all in.
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY.
Midja x
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Jodi Robertson is a Business, Life and Wellness Coach who loves to help people find their work life balance by finding time to do the things they love whilst bridging the gap from their dreams to reality. She believes your atomic habits are the key to having it all.
Jodi speaks four languages having lived and worked in Japan, Chile and Belgium. She did her Honours Year at Saitama University in Tokyo on a scholarship with the Japanese government and she worked as a Senior Golf Caddy in Japan when she was 19. In her 20s she taught English to the Chilean Navy and she continued to work in TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) in Belgium and again back home on the Gold Coast whilst building her Global Health and Wellness business which she still runs today and has achieved the top 2% level with the company leading a large global team.
Jodi is married to a Belgian and their 16-year-old son was born there. She loves cooking dumplings and feeding people; her love language is acts of service. Jodi’s personal hashtag is #thefuntable – she believes you want to be on the fun table at any event and you will always find her on the dance floor. She believes in serendipity when it comes to love and to go all in!
You can find Jodi on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodirobertson_coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=700910951
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-robertson-06735b23/
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ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
This week on the podcast, I sit down with the amazing Andrew Antonopoulos, founder and director of ABA Legal Group.
Andrew and I discuss:
- Giving your team the space to be themselves and creating opportunities that allow them to realise their own potential
- The need for finding the right network; finding the right people that both support and challenge you and your vision, and having independent and objective mentors and coaches
- Understanding that feedback and criticism is not always about you, but about what you're trying to create
- Combining your law degree with your passion
- Being inquisitive as a young lawyer
- And having fun at work!
I, of course, ask Andrew for some dating advice.
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY.
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR GUEST - Andrew Antonopoulos
Andrew is the Director and Founder of the Corporate and International Tax Advisory and Legal Firm ABA Legal Group. Andrew is also the Founder of a software as a service company in the research and development, project management and tax compliance space. In addition to that, Andrew is a director and advisor to several BioTech companies in Australia, some with overseas parent companies. Andrew’s mission at ABA is to navigate clients through the complexities of global business and international taxation.
He also specialises in the R&D and Government Incentives department where he aims to simplify and deconstruct the processes so that clients can maximise returns, increase business compliance, mitigate risk and importantly accelerate commercialisation and profitability.
Andrew has over 12 years’ experience working directly with early stage businesses and has built a successful track record for guiding clients through proof of concepts. scaling up, expanding internationally and successfully exiting through trade sales, initial public offerings as well as management buy outs and staged acquisitions from private equity and venture capital.
You can find Andrew and ABA Legal Group at https://abalegalgroup.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-antonopoulos/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/aba-consulting-services/
Email: andrew@abalegalgroup.com.au
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ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
This week on the “Mondays with Midja” podcast, I sit down and interview Stacy Miller, partner at Cronin Miller Litigation.
Stacy and I chat about:
- Understanding that there is not a one size fits all approach to leadership
- Finding your own leadership magic and style
- Recognising that everyone in your team is motivated by different things
- Being mindful that it is not just about what you can do for the law firm, but what the law firm and the leaders can do for you
- As partners and leaders, looking after the mental health of your firm and your team
- Making non-negotiable calendar entries; making the time for things that are important for you
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT’S MONDAY.
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR GUEST – Stacy Miller
Stacy is a partner in the Gold Coast law firm, Cronin Miller Litigation, specialising in commercial litigation and insolvency. The firm has become widely recognised for its team of highly skilled dispute resolution lawyers, led by partners that share the same values and passionate commitment to the delivery of quality, pragmatic and commercial legal advice.
Empathetic, but direct, in her approach to a client’s legal issue, Stacy acknowledges that having to meet with a litigation lawyer or insolvency specialist is not on anyone’s bucket list! She takes her professional relationships to the next level with a genuine interest and care for the wellbeing of her clients, peers and colleagues in the industry.
Stacy believes that the best leaders share their own journeys and experiences to help empower others to do the same, and further share their skills to networks that may not otherwise have that available to them. That’s how she came to be on the board of Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN), a not for profit organisation focused on disability rights and advocacy. Stacy is passionate about breaking taboos around serious issues impacting society and in particular women, including stillbirth and pregnancy loss, mental health and disability.
You can find Stacy and Cronin Miller Litigation at: https://croninmiller.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-miller-01551a25/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cronin-miller-litigation-859a095b/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stacy.miller.7564
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacy___miller/
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ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
On this week's episode of the "Mondays with Midja" podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Larissa Rose, Director and Founder of GG Enviro.
Larissa and I discuss:
- Finding your 'thing' by going inwards and asking your yourself the really tough questions
- Recognising when you have become complacent and become more focused on what you think you should be doing rather than doing things that are actually important to you and add value to your life
- Steering your own ship
- Having intentionality and daily accountability; breaking down the visionary goal into micro-actionable steps
- Training and creating leaders for the future
- Taking the time to pause and recalibrate when something isn't working
I, of course, ask Larissa for dating advice and she suggests writing a list of 101 things to help define and shape my search!
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY.
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR GUEST - Larissa Rose
Director and Founder of GG Enviro, Larissa Rose is a multi-award winning and energetic professional with a comprehensive knowledge of environment, climate change, sustainability, and renewable energy. The expertise and value Larissa offers is her drive to succeed, her practical and theoretical knowledge and experience within this emerging industry. Larissa’s business leadership and community engagement proficiency is the product of her innate and unwavering attention to detail and outstanding liaison skills. Larissa is deeply committed to promoting awareness and knowledge about the environment, and the key roles that adaptation and mitigation play at present, and into the future, whilst delivering environmental solutions for organisations. She started her company in 2010, she is a mother of 3 children and has just been awarded 2021 Mentor of the Year for her work mentoring 40+ interns through GG Enviro over the last 5 years.
You can find Larissa and GG Enviro at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larissarose/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/ggenviro/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larissa.rose.792 and https://www.facebook.com/GGEnviro
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larissa.c.rose/ and https://www.instagram.com/ggenviro/
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ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
This week on the "Mondays with Midja" podcast, I interview the Queen of Wills, Tara Lucke.
Tara and I chat about:
- The importance of finding mentors and a support team outside of the firm you work in
- Not falling into the mindset of "when I achieve this, I will be happy and fulfilled," and going through your career just ticking the boxes
- Examining your values to understand what you want out of your life and your career - what would you do if you were guaranteed that you would not fail?
- Pursuing the opportunities which bring you joy and align with your values
- As a leader, giving your team the freedom to innovate, rather than micromanaging
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY.
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR GUEST - Tara Lucke
Tara Lucke is an estate planning lawyer turned educator. As founder of The Art of Estate Planning, Tara helps lawyers to leverage estate planning to grow their firm. The Art of Estate Planning provides ready-to-go tools and templates, integrated precedents, practical estate planning education and community.
Connect with Tara at www.taralucke.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taralucke/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taralucke/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tara.lucke.9
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ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
In this week’s episode of the “Mondays with Midja” podcast, I sit down and have a chat with Derek Cronin, partner at Cronin Miller Litigation.
In the legal leadership space, Derek and I discuss:
- Staying true to your mantra as a leader and keeping your team focused on the mission
- Hiring people who fit and align with your mantra, and creating a diverse team with various skill sets
- Leading by example; being prepared to roll up your sleeves and be a part of the solution
- Ensuring that your young lawyers feel appreciated and that you are giving them the regular feedback they want and need
- The growing number of career pathways available to lawyers
We also talk all things life and love - and Derek's secret to lasting love.
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT’S MONDAY.
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR GUEST - Derek Cronin
You can find Derek and Cronin Miller Litigation at https://croninmiller.com.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-cronin-a0723417/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dconthegc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/derek.cronin1
Twitter: https://twitter.com/derekcronin
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ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
This week on the "Mondays with Midja" podcast I catch-up with my very good friend and legal legend Clare Eves.
Clare and I discuss:
- Having a broader visionary outlook in your organisation; building something bigger and greater than what you've got
- Shifting your view to focus on creating a whole team culture
- Not taking a one size fits all approach as a leader
- Having a vision of where you want to be; spending your time doing things that you get value out of and that make you happy
I, of course, ask Clare for some dating advice; do I really need to resort to creating a business (dating) model?
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY.
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR GUEST - Clare Eves
Clare Eves is a Senior Leader at Shine Lawyers and responsible for leading and growing the firms National Medical Law Practice. Clare has 20 years’ experience in civil litigation and now works exclusively in medical law, specialising in complex injury claims, including birth trauma, spinal injury and brain injury claims. Her experience in the legal industry has allowed her to become a specialised technical lawyer, businesswoman, leader and advocate. In addition to supporting her client’s to navigate a new path post injury, Clare is also passionate about inclusivity, diversity and wellness in the legal profession and contributes to many legal organisations and working groups to support and encourage progression within the legal profession itself.
You can find Clare and Shine Lawyers at www.shine.com.au/meet-the-team/lawyers/clare-eves
LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/clare-eves/
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ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
It's an all by myself episode this week; so I thought I would give a bit of an update on what's happening in my dating life and in the leadership space.
As you know I am on the mission to find big love. And there's this dating phenomenon that's happening to me in the online space. I'm calling it the rematch - when you match with someone and get the message "great to match with you ... again."
My great friend Caralee Fontenele always talks about the importance of having up to date data in your business. But I can't help but thinking it's also important with dating.
And in the leadership space, I've been speaking with senior leaders and young professionals, and finding out what each group wants from each other. So, I'm really keen to connect these two groups of people and for both to really listen and learn more from each others perspective.
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY.
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
It's time to break up with your ego. On this weeks episode of "Mondays with Midja" I catch-up with Beck Davis, Founder and Managing Director of Revolution Creative Group and Zephyr PR, and director of Future Females.
Beck and I discuss letting go of your ego as a leader and chat about:
- Realising that leadership is not just about you
- Becoming self-aware and growing from your mistakes
- Getting to know your team and learning how to get the best out of them
- Kicking goals together as a team and pushing to achieve your business' vision
And as always, I make sure to ask Beck for some dating advice
Happy listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY.
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR GUEST
With over 20 years experience across marketing, communications and public relations, Rebbecca has had a varied career background within both corporate, agency and business spanning Australia, UK and NZ. A true creative hybrid, she is a big picture thinker and strategy expert.
With extensive experience across a variety of industries, Rebbecca has developed an innate understanding of the brand-scape, working with teams to conceptualise and build robust and successful communications campaigns that deliver commercial results and create lasting business impact.
Armed with an entrepreneurial spirit and inventive flair, Rebbecca is currently the Founder and Managing Director of Revolution Creative Group and Zephyr PR on the Gold Coast, Australia. Both are successful mid-tier agencies based on the Gold Coast with National and Global clients.
Rebbecca has a Bachelor of Communications, majoring in PR and Journalism, Post Graduate in Journalism and Mass Communications and most recently in 2019 completed a Post Graduate Degree in Business & Entrepreneurship.
You can find Beck and Revolution Creative at https://revolutioncreative.com.au/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebbeccadavis/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rulebreakers_dreammakers/
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ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_legal_leadership_project/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-leadership-project
Aloha! In today's episode, I share a story from early in my career and explain the unforgettable impact of giving your team members a shared experience.
If you want to build connection, engagement and loyalty in your organisation or team, listen to my top tips.
Enjoy and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY.
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and her company The Legal Leadership Project at www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/
This week we are bringing sexy back to the law with Lauren Dare, co-founder and executive director of Dare Recruitment. I first up share with Lauren the one thing that really peeves me off about her.(what a way to start an interview.)
Lauren and I also chat about:
- Not compartmentalising your life but creating a life that is in complete flow
- Hiring people who you can trust and who can meet your accountabilities
- Keeping things fresh in your law firms to attract the best lawyers
I also of course ask Lauren for dating advice and we debate whether I should date another lawyer - the pros and cons! Lol
Happy Listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY.
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR GUEST
Lauren is the national leader of Dare. Before co-founding Dare in 2015, Lauren practised as a lawyer in national firms as well as working in-house in the resource sector. Lauren brings a unique appreciation of the nuances of the practise of law, develops deep and meaningful relationships and has a true passion for building a future-focused and resilient legal industry.
You can find Lauren and Dare Recruitment at https://www.darerecruitment.com.au/about/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-dare-recruitment/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/houseofdare/
ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au and www.thelegalleadershipproject.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/midja.leadership
Your coconut bra moment!
As part of the fundraising for Dancing CEOs, I held a luau at Hideaway here on the Gold Coast. And my goal for this event was to raise $20,000 for the charity.
We were having the best afternoon, the sun was shining, the margaritas were flowing but with 10 minutes left to go, we were still $4,000 short of our fundraising target. Aghh....
And then I remembered that I had brought along this me, a little plastic coconut bra, as a joke. It's tiny and well....I'm not but I thought 'Let's do this!' I was terrified by the prospect but also excited. Could I actually do this in front of 150 people? Yes, remember go big or go home!
I told the crowd that if they raised $4,000 in 10 minutes, I would come out dancing in the coconut bra.
You can guess what happened, right?
Of course, we raised the money and I proceeded to dance out to the crowd in the coconut bra, maracas shaking, to cheers and laughter!
So, why do we sometimes stop ourselves from going big and taking a risk?
Sometimes it’s fear of judgement; what others will think of us.
When you feel this way, it's important to remind yourself of:
- Who are you and what you stand for.
- Your personal values – what gives you meaning and motivation.
- Why are you doing this and the purpose behind it.
When you answer these questions, if it feels right, (albeit a little risky) then jump in and do it! Say yes.
Is there something that you're thinking about doing but you’re holding back? Maybe it's a conversation you want to have; a new business idea; study you want to commit to; reaching out to a new client or a potential collaboration.
What will be your next coconut bra moment?
Happy Listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY.
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/midja.leadership
In this weeks episode of the "Mondays with Midja Podcast" I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Travis Schultz, founder of Travis Schultz & Partners.
In this episode, Travis and I delve into the characteristics of a great leader and chat about:
- Staying true to who you are
- The self-reflection process; learning from your mistakes and being prepared to own up to them
- Having a clear understanding of your goals and visions, and building your strategy from there
- Creating strong connections with the people around you through communication, compassion, and trust
I also of course ask Travis about those pants - the man's got style!
Happy Listening and THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY.
Midja x
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ABOUT OUR GUEST
Deeply motivated to ensure justice is accessible for everyone, Travis founded Travis Schultz & Partners (TSP) in 2018 with a vision to create a professional services firm driven by the values of fairness, respect and compassion. Today, a major pillar of his law practice is to offer industry leading legal representation with a No Win / No Fee, lower fee promise. Travis has been a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law since 1999 and is recognised as one of Queensland’s leading compensation lawyers.
You can find Travis at https://www.schultzlaw.com.au/meet-your-team/travis-schultz/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisschultz1/
ABOUT OUR HOST - MIDJA
Find out more about Host Midja at www.midja.com.au
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/midja.leadership
At some point, the party will be over; last drinks will be called; the band will play their final number and the ugly lights will get turned on.
At the end, will you have made the most of the party? Or will you leave with regrets?
In this week's episode, I share the story of my daughter's 17th birthday party which was shut down all too soon but boy she had a good time while it lasted. Lol
Happy Listening.
THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY!
Midja x
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Find out more about Midja at www.midja.com.au
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midja_fisher/
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/midja/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/midja.leadership
In this weeks episode of the "Mondays with Midja Podcast" I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing legal legend and entrepreneur Caralee Fontenele!
I first met Caralee when she was speaking at an International Women's Day event four or five years ago, and we bonded over many cocktails in the hotel lobby bar. We've been close friends ever since and she is someone who continues to inspire and challenge me.
Caralee leads a dynamic business life - running her own family law firm called Collective Family Law, producing her podcast called "Being Unstoppable," running an Airbnb on the Gold Coast, and leading a community of law firm owners in the Scalable Business Lounge. What can't this woman do?
In this podcast, Caralee and I chat about:
- What it takes to be a successful law firm owner and scale your business
- The danger of being a perfectionist as a leader
- How to stay brave in the hard moments of business and push through
- And of course dating advice for me - go on a date like it's a work coffee and take the pressure off
You can find Caralee at: https://caraleefontenele.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caralee.fontenele/
CONTACT MIDJA AND FIND OUT MORE
Host: Midja Fisher www.midja.com.au
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Love, life & leadership with Midja Fisher.
A huge welcome to the podcast. Super pumped to have you join me each Monday as I chat to amazing guests about their leadership experiences and life lessons. Some serious corporate chat but also some fun and lightness, as I ask my guests for some love and dating advice.
Let me give you a shot of mojo and a little magic to inspire your week ahead.
In this episode I'll share a little bit of my "who, what and why".
Happy Listening.
THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY!
Midja x
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Find out more about Midja at midja.com.au
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