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Episode 17: Balancing Leadership and Life: Insights from Paul Scurrah of Pacific National

Podcast with Paul scurrah

In this episode of the Leadership with Sonia Podcast, we sit down with Paul, a seasoned leader with profound insights into effective leadership and personal discipline. Paul shares his approach to maintaining a healthy work-life balance by setting clear boundaries and being deliberate about his time management. Paul discusses the importance of “bookending” your day […]

Episode 16: Making Stress Your Buddy: Transforming Pressure into Power

Transforming Pressure

In this episode of Leadership with Sonia, Sonia dives into the often overwhelming world of stress and how to transform it from a burden into a powerful ally. As we near the end of the year, many are feeling the weight of life’s demands—family, finances, and the endless stream of stressors from social media and […]

Today, I Called Myself Stupid. Not Cool. Why?

Myself Stupid

I can’t believe I called stupid today. I have spent the last few days moving, slipped over and cracked some ribs. It has been a very tough few days! Stress. Overwhelm. Now, I live and breathe self-love and worth space, and today, I said something that I hadn’t told myself for many years. My darling […]

Love Yourself Like Your Life Depended On It

Love Yourself

I want everyone to truly and utterly love themselves. When you love and accept yourself (flaws and all!) then you are so much more loving and accepting of others. This makes you an awesome leader and human! I would highly recommend this book too! What is self-love? Loving yourself like your life depended on it […]

Episode 15: Leading with Courage and Kindness: A Conversation with Jane Phipps

Conversation with Jane Phipps

In this episode of the Leadership with Sonia podcast, Sonia engages in an inspiring conversation with Jane, the Chief Operating Officer of Teach for Australia. They explore the power of courage, kindness, and authenticity in leadership. Jane shares her journey from a mathematician in the defense world to a leader in education, revealing the impact […]

Leadership Manifestation

Leadership Manifestation

Her name was V. She could not see her greatness and leadership. Her global team could see it in spades. They contacted me, and I couldn’t wait to work with her. She had big dreams and goals and wasn’t sure how to get there. I sprinkled my leadership, mindset magic, and courage onto her, and […]

Let Them.

Let Them

Let Them. Guess what by embracing a mindset where you allow others to make their own choices and let go of the need to control or take things personally is so liberating. This approach aligns with the idea of focusing on your own actions, values, and integrity while accepting that others are free to choose […]

Episode 14: Embracing Vulnerability and Curiosity in Leadership with Shannan Quain

Leadership with Shannan Quain

In this insightful episode of Leadership with Sonia, host Sonia McDonald engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Shannan Quain, a seasoned leader in public service. Together, they explore the delicate balance of setting boundaries, the importance of vulnerability, and the power of trust in leadership. Shannan shares personal stories about navigating feedback, the complexities of […]

Episode 13: Lead with Love: Embracing Kindness, Courage, and Inclusion in Leadership

self-kindness

In this episode of Leadership with Sonia, Sonia McDonald dives deep into the essence of true leadership. She discusses the importance of focusing on kindness, courage, and inclusivity in today’s challenging global environment. Sonia shares personal insights, inspiring stories, and experiences from her journey with Leadership HQ, emphasizing how leadership is about serving others and […]

ADHD – The Superpower for Women (and everyone)

ADHD

I have these fond memories of being a very mischievous child. I would catch buses in grade one to see where they would take me – not wise as my mother was picking me up! I would draw circles upon circles on a page in class because I was so bored until the teacher hit […]