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    Navigating The Leap to Senior Leadership with Melanie Smith

    posted by Darren Mitchell March 18, 2025 0 comments
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    On this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Melanie Smith, a leader with an extensive corporate & government background, having held senior leadership roles in people & culture and is now dedicated to coaching leaders towards navigating the leap to senior leadership. As Melanie shares her insights, she tackles common challenges faced by aspiring leaders, such as shifting from siloed thinking to a broader enterprise perspective and the importance of engaging in cross-functional projects. Throughout the episode, keywords such as ‘leadership mindset,’ ‘career progression,’ and ‘organisational culture’ remain central to the discussion. Melanie emphasises the need for leaders to be strategic about their career moves, the importance of self-awareness, and the impact of organisational values alignment on leadership success. Her guidance on proactively managing one’s brand and network underpins her practical strategies, offering leaders actionable steps towards career advancement.

    To connect with Mel and to learn more about what she does, please go to:

    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniesmithcoach/

    Website – https://metanoiaconsulting.com.au/

    Navigating The Leap to Senior Leadership with Melanie Smith was last modified: March 18th, 2025 by Darren Mitchell
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    Stop Selling to Sell More – The Magic of Human Connection with Carl Gough

    March 16, 2025

    In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Carl Gough, the visionary behind meetmagic.org, to discuss the intersection of philanthropy and business networking. Carl sheds light on how…

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    From Forklift To Fortune – David Neagle’s Path to Success

    March 14, 2025

    In this episode I’m joined by David Neagle, President of Life is Now Inc., for a deep dive into the dynamics of mindset, personal transformation, and success in sales. From…

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    The Breakdown of Product Success with David Fradin

    March 10, 2025

    In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with David Fradin, a seasoned expert in product development from California’s Silicon Valley. David has a rich history in technology, having…

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    Unleashing Potential – The Power of Mindset & Peak Performance with Suzan Peltekian

    March 1, 2025

    In this episode I’m joined by Suzan Peltekian, a mindset and peak performance coach based in Dubai. We explore Suzan’s transition from a thriving career in real estate to pursuing…

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    The Essence of People-Centric Leadership with Mike Harbour

    February 27, 2025

    In this episode I’m speaking with Mike Harbour, an expert in leadership development hailing from Little Rock, Arkansas. Mike delve’s into his transformative journey from a background in a challenging…

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    The Power of Human Connection in Sales & Leadership with Kylie Denton

    February 26, 2025

    In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Kylie Denton, founder and director of the Performance Advisory Group, who sheds light on the deeper aspects of sales and…

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    The 5 S Framework For Achievers with Alan Lazaros

    February 25, 2025

    In this empowering episode I am joined by Alan Lazaros, CEO & Founder at Next Level University, who shares his motivational story that began with a life-altering car accident at…

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    Secrets From The Story Oracle – Amanda Johnson

    February 21, 2025

    In this episode I am thrilled to be joined by Amanda Johnson, the Story Oracle, who unveils the profound impact of storytelling in leadership and business. Starting from her initial…

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    Mastering Authenticity & Strategy in Marketing & Business with James Hipkin

    February 19, 2025

    Businesses large and small are constantly looking for ways to keep themselves top of mind with their prospective customers. The great businesses always have ethics and integrity at the forefront…

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