Optimal Conversations
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an exceptional leader?
Join us as we dive into the many layers of leadership with inspiring voices from all walks of life sharing personal stories behind their journey to the top.
I'm Mary Wong, founder of Optimal Life Solutions, and over the past 20 years, I've been helping people become better leaders and communicators. Join our podcast for some solo insights and incredible guest conversations.
Optimal Conversations - Real People, Real Conversations.
Podcasting since 2023 • 41 episodes
Optimal Conversations
Latest Episodes
Ep 40 - Mary Wong - Self-Care - the Leader's Energy Source
When burnout is affecting 49% of leaders globally, something is going terribly wrong, and it is worse in Australia...Find out how to be energised and enthused, maintain calm in a chaotic world, and prevent yourself from becoming a statis...
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Ep 39 - Birgitta Ravenhill - Transitioning to Leadership
After navigating the transition from corporate life in Europe to family life in Australia, then successfully raising her children to young adulthood, Birgitta found herself at a crossroads. Realising she needed to reinvent herself, she emerged ...
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Ep 38 - Mary Wong - Self-Awareness - The Strong Leader's Secret Ingredient
In this episode, I explore the role of self-awareness in leadership - the ability to recognise your emotions, patterns, and impact on others. We’ll look at why leaders who understand themselves lead with greater clarity, empathy, and resilience...
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Ep 37 - Annette Densham - Leading in Awards
Join us as we talk all things awards - why they are a strategy for success and how you grow through participating in them. Which awards should you enter? Have you done enough to enter an award? How do you deal with that inner voice that says yo...
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Ep36 - Mary Wong - Feedback - the Magical Connection between Mistakes and Momentum
If the word 'feedback' gives you the heebies, you really cannot miss this episode. Whether it is giving feedback, receiving feedback, or both that sets your teeth on edge, this episode will help you make feedback your friend.Feedback is ...
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