Do you have a tendency to think you should know all of the answers? On this episode of Traits of Effective Leaders Podcast, Michael Fingland, CEO of Vantage Performance, is here to tell you that it is okay that you don’t, and to not be afraid of asking for help if you need it. Michael speaks about what got him into the turnaround industry in the first place, why it is important to increase awareness of this service and why people don’t seek help earlier. He also discusses what he believes needs to be focused on when cultivating company culture and engaging people in change management/ transformation. This episode is full of great learnings and we are certain you will hear something that resonates.Links from the episode Find Michael Fingland on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fingland-34a09b3/?originalSubdomain=auWebsite: https://www.michaelfingland.com/Vantage Performance podcast: https://soundcloud.com/vantage-performanceFind Michael Fingland on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelFinglandThis episode was brought to you by SG Partners, because #WeGiveAShift.About your host: Michael Lang from SG PartnersMichael is an International Speaker Master NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) practitioner and owner of SG Partners. Michael has spent the last 25+ years working in a variety of roles assisting organisations to realise their revenue potential. Michael founded SG Partners in 2007. Since then, SG Partners has grown and is continuing to provide leadership and sales effectiveness improvements across Australia and the world.You can contact Michael on LinkedIn right now and discover how SG Partners could support you today. Still unsure of where exactly to start? Check out our free resource library.Do you: Want to come on board as a show sponsor?Have a story of success or lessons learnt through failure that you would like to share as a guest?Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make this show even better?Email info@sgpartners.com.au. We can’t wait to hear from you!

On this episode of Traits of Effective Leaders Podcast, Paul Dunlop joins Michael for an in-depth chat about ‘Lean’, Leadership and company culture, failures and lessons learnt, and for something a little bit different - Lego® Serious Play®! Paul’s background in operational management and consultancy has enabled him to drive sustained continuous improvement and financial performance at many companies. His “people centred” approach has led him to become the Leadership Coach, Lean Management Consultant, Accredited DISC Facilitator and Industry Trainer that he is today.Links from the episode Dunlop consultants: https://www.dunlopconsultants.com.au/Lego ® Serious Play ® : https://www.lego.com/en-us/seriousplayFind Paul Dunlop on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dunlopconsultants/Find Dunlop consultants on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgUAqVvGbJTuwD__Q1Skr-QAbout LEAN: https://www.dunlopconsultants.com.au/services/lean-consultingThis episode was brought to you by SG Partners, because #WeGiveAShift.About your host: Michael Lang from SG PartnersMichael is an International Speaker Master NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) practitioner and owner of SG Partners. Michael has spent the last 25+ years working in a variety of roles assisting organisations to realise their revenue potential. Michael founded SG Partners in 2007. Since then, SG Partners has grown and is continuing to provide leadership and sales effectiveness improvements across Australia and the world.You can contact Michael on LinkedIn right now and discover how SG Partners could support you today. Still unsure of where exactly to start? Check out our free resource library.Do you: Want to come on board as a show sponsor?Have a story of success or lessons learnt through failure that you would like to share as a guest?Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make this show even better?Email info@sgpartners.com.au. We can’t wait to hear from you!

On this episode of Traits of Effective Leaders Podcast, Michael is joined by Gerard Wood, Managing Director at Bluefield Asset Management. Gerard speaks about his experience with becoming a leader at a young age, his time working in Indonesia, as well as his tips for cultivating company culture, aligning people to a strategy and change management. The importance Gerard puts on doing meaningful work and ensuring values and principles are held steadfast is sure to resonate. They both share experiences that inspire new learnings in each other and we hope that you walk away with at least one too!Links from the episode Find Gerard Wood on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/gerard-wood-146a3212 Bluefield Asset Management: https://www.bluefield.com.au/ This episode was brought to you by SG Partners, because #WeGiveAShift.About your host: Michael Lang from SG PartnersMichael is an International Speaker Master NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) practitioner and owner of SG Partners. Michael has spent the last 25+ years working in a variety of roles assisting organisations to realise their revenue potential. Michael founded SG Partners in 2007. Since then, SG Partners has grown and is continuing to provide leadership and sales effectiveness improvements across Australia and the world.You can contact Michael on LinkedIn right now and discover how SG Partners could support you today. Still unsure of where exactly to start? Check out our free resource library.Do you: Want to come on board as a show sponsor?Have a story of success or lessons learnt through failure that you would like to share as a guest?Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make this show even better?Email info@sgpartners.com.au. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Have you ever heard of a Chief ‘Energy’ Officer before? On this episode of Traits of Effective Leaders Podcast, Robert Nankervis delves into this topic and explores the three main spheres of energy you control as a leader. Other topics include going into consultancy on your own, what leads people to give up, his thoughts on total transparency and how he keeps others accountable, his brand new book ‘Propelling Performance’ and more. Robert is a business consultant, advisor and executive coach who specialises in strategic planning, organisational review and managing change. His in-depth expertise provides Founders/Owners, CEOs and senior executives with the support they need to face challenges, growth periods and company transformations. We enjoyed hearing of Robert’s experiences in the field, and we hope you will too.Links from the episode Website: https://www.robertnankervis.com/Propelling performance podcast: https://www.robertnankervis.com/podcast/Propelling performance book: https://www.robertnankervis.com/book/Find Robert Nankervis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-nankervis/?originalSubdomain=auFind Robert Nankervis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertNankervisThis episode was brought to you by SG Partners, because #WeGiveAShift.About your host: Michael Lang from SG PartnersMichael is an International Speaker Master NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) practitioner and owner of SG Partners. Michael has spent the last 25+ years working in a variety of roles assisting organisations to realise their revenue potential. Michael founded SG Partners in 2007. Since then, SG Partners has grown and is continuing to provide leadership and sales effectiveness improvements across Australia and the world.You can contact Michael on LinkedIn right now and discover how SG Partners could support you today. Still unsure of where exactly to start? Check out our free resource library.Do you: Want to come on board as a show sponsor?Have a story of success or lessons learnt through failure that you would like to share as a guest?Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make this show even better?Email info@sgpartners.com.au. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Ed Sill is a senior executive who has a lot of insights to share from his time being CEO of Locker Group Pty Ltd. On this episode of Traits of Effective Leaders Podcast, Ed reflects on his experience regarding culture, strategy, lessons learnt from failure, change management programs, as well as accountability and how its negative connotation is a fast-growing and critical issue. Ed also speaks about his ‘bushfire theory’ when it comes to implementing change.Links from the episode Website: http://locker.com.au/about-us/Find Ed Sill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-sill-15438414/?originalSubdomain=auThis episode was brought to you by SG Partners, because #WeGiveAShift.About your host: Michael Lang from SG PartnersMichael is an International Speaker Master NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) practitioner and owner of SG Partners. Michael has spent the last 25+ years working in a variety of roles assisting organisations to realise their revenue potential. Michael founded SG Partners in 2007. Since then, SG Partners has grown and is continuing to provide leadership and sales effectiveness improvements across Australia and the world.You can contact Michael on LinkedIn right now and discover how SG Partners could support you today. Still unsure of where exactly to start? Check out our free resource library.Do you: Want to come on board as a show sponsor?Have a story of success or lessons learnt through failure that you would like to share as a guest?Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make this show even better?Email info@sgpartners.com.au. We can’t wait to hear from you!

On this episode of Traits of Effective Leaders Podcast, Jon Lindsay, Director of Joined-Up joins us . Jon is a leading authority in “Joined Up” Leadership and in his mentoring, facilitating and speaking he draws from many of the world’s foremost business thinkers to promote those ideas based on core principles, common sense and simple models. In conversation with Michael they discuss important leadership traits, decision making in an organisation, Jon’s time as a member with TEC, accountability, Marcus Child’s outlook and more...Links from the episode Find Jon Lindsay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonroolas/Website: https://www.joined-up.com.au/aboutMarcus Child: http://www.positivereframe.co.uk/people/This episode was brought to you by SG Partners, because #WeGiveAShift.About your host: Michael Lang from SG PartnersMichael is an International Speaker Master NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) practitioner and owner of SG Partners. Michael has spent the last 25+ years working in a variety of roles assisting organisations to realise their revenue potential. Michael founded SG Partners in 2007. Since then, SG Partners has grown and is continuing to provide leadership and sales effectiveness improvements across Australia and the world.You can contact Michael on LinkedIn right now and discover how SG Partners could support you today. Still unsure of where exactly to start? Check out our free resource library.Do you: Want to come on board as a show sponsor?Have a story of success or lessons learnt through failure that you would like to share as a guest?Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make this show even better?Email info@sgpartners.com.au. We can’t wait to hear from you!

On this episode of Traits of Effective Leaders Podcast, Michael is joined by Paul Avey for another fascinating conversation about his experiences in CEO positions. Paul is currently Chief Executive Officer at Concept Environmental Services. In this chat, he not only reflects on his time in the New Zealand Air Force but also his experience as a candidate himself. Paul discusses how to know when it is time to leave, struggles with self-awareness, why some leaders ‘just don’t get it’, as well as his favourite leaders throughout time and more. This conversation was rich with insight and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!Links from the episode Find Paul Avey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulavey/?originalSubdomain=auWebsite: https://www.conceptservices.com.au/This episode was brought to you by SG Partners, because #WeGiveAShift.About your host: Michael Lang from SG PartnersMichael is an International Speaker Master NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) practitioner and owner of SG Partners. Michael has spent the last 25+ years working in a variety of roles assisting organisations to realise their revenue potential. Michael founded SG Partners in 2007. Since then, SG Partners has grown and is continuing to provide leadership and sales effectiveness improvements across Australia and the world.You can contact Michael on LinkedIn right now and discover how SG Partners could support you today. Still unsure of where exactly to start? Check out our free resource library.Do you: Want to come on board as a show sponsor?Have a story of success or lessons learnt through failure that you would like to share as a guest?Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make this show even better?Email info@sgpartners.com.au. We can’t wait to hear from you!

In this very exciting first episode of Traits of Effective Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Soozey Johnstone. Soozey is an internationally acclaimed author and mentor who seeks to align what executives want for themselves and what their businesses want from them. With the mantra “Everything is personal. Anything is possible”, it is clear to see how Soozey has had great success in dramatically turning businesses around. In this chat, Michael and Soozey discuss culture and why so many leaders seem to struggle with getting it right, the concept of thinking as a tribe, her book ‘I Am The Problem’, epic failure, advice to her 25 year old self and so much more...Links from the episode Find Soozey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soozeyj/?originalSubdomain=auFind Soozey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoozeyJMethod9 Website: https://method9.com.au/I am the problem (book): http://iamtheproblem.com.au/This episode was brought to you by SG Partners, because #WeGiveAShift.About your host: Michael Lang from SG PartnersMichael is an International Speaker Master NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) practitioner and owner of SG Partners. Michael has spent the last 25+ years working in a variety of roles assisting organisations to realise their revenue potential. Michael founded SG Partners in 2007. Since then, SG Partners has grown and is continuing to provide leadership and sales effectiveness improvements across Australia and the world.You can contact Michael on LinkedIn right now and discover how SG Partners could support you today. Still unsure of where exactly to start? Check out our free resource library.Do you: Want to come on board as a show sponsor?Have a story of success or lessons learnt through failure that you would like to share as a guest?Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make this show even better?Email info@sgpartners.com.au. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Do you want to hear from incredible leaders and become even more effective at what you do? Welcome to the Traits of Effective Leaders Podcast - an interview based series that deep dives into the nitty gritty of leadership effectiveness. Each episode explores the insights, experiences and lessons learnt shared by an incredible lineup of real business leaders, aimed to support and inspire those aspiring to be, or already in the C-suite.About your hostMichael Lang is an International Speaker, Master NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) practitioner and owner of SG Partners. Michael has spent the last 25+ years working in a variety of roles assisting organisations to realise their revenue potential. Michael founded SG Partners in 2007. Since then, SG Partners has grown and is continuing to provide leadership and sales effectiveness improvements across Australia and the world.Please contact us if you: Are interested in joining the show as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make this show betterEmail info@sgpartners.com.au We look forward to hearing from you!