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Published by Kate McCready - Leading Beings
✨ Rethink work. Redefine success. Forge your own path. The Leading Beings Podcast is for indie professionals, creative leaders, and unconventional business owners who are done with trying to fit into traditional work and success models that were never designed for them. You’re not here to follow the default path—you’re here to craft a work-life rhythm that aligns with who you are , how you create, and what truly matters. Through deep conversations, solo explorations, and practical strategies , we explore how to: ⚡ Work in a way that energizes you, not drains you 💡 Design a career, business, or leadership model that actually fits 🌀 Navigate transitions, pivots, and personal evolution with clarity 🌿 Build success on your terms—without burning out or selling out We dive into topics like: 🎯 Conscious leadership & business – Running things your way, with purpose & integrity ✨ Creative productivity & flow – Working with your natural rhythms, not against them 🛠️ Work-life design – Questioning norms & creating a model that fits you 🔍 Self-awareness & inner work – Understanding yourself so you can create outward impact 🌱 Sustainable momentum – Building a pace that fuels both growth and well-being 🌍 Meaningful work & impact – Using your skills in ways that feel aligned & intentional You’ll also hear from remarkable indie leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who are carving their own paths, breaking rules, and creating work that matters—without compromising who they are . This isn’t about productivity hacks or traditional career advice. It’s about rethinking what’s possible, challenging the status quo , and designing a professional life that’s truly yours . 🎧 Tune in and start creating success—on your own terms.
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Portfolio careers are having a moment. But I don’t think everyone suddenly wants to ditch the 9–5, build five income streams and become a multi-hyphenate. I think the trend is pointing to something bigger: a growing need for more agency, adaptability and possibility in the way we work. In this episode, I introduce Professional Architecture — the broader frame I’m using to think about how we earn, contribute and design our working lives now and into the future. I explore why a portfolio career is only one possible architecture, why all of us already have a professional architecture whether we’ve consciously designed it or not, and how looking at our work this way can help us respond more intentionally to changing careers, businesses, technology and life. I also get into the difference between Professional Architecture as a noun and a verb, the hidden potential that may already exist within yours, and why I believe learning to consciously architect our professional lives will become an increasingly important capability of modern work. Ultimately, this isn’t about building the most diversified or flexible career possible. It’s about creating a professional life that is viable, sustainable and meaningful — for you, in the context of the life you’re actually living. Show notes Janel Abrahami - The Great Millenial Career Crisis Support the show Website LinkedIn Instagram Get in Touch Want to work with me? Book your complementary clarity call.
In April my corporate role was made redundant, which gave me what I'd wanted for a long time — my business, full time, again. Except the business I came back to wasn't quite right for the moment I was in, or the moment the world is in. So I set about reimagining it. What followed was four months of spinning: looping, second-guessing, arriving at clarity and then talking myself out of it. On reflection, less looping than spiralling — each pass over old ground landing somewhere slightly clearer than the last. The epiphany, when it came, was almost embarrassingly plain. I just want to help good people do cool shit. This episode is about what those four months actually gave me, why the answer being obvious doesn't make the work wasted, and what I've come to understand about depth, difference, and designing work around your own life, strengths, season and conditions rather than a shape someone else drew. For anyone looking at this strange new world of work and wondering what to build in it. Check out and subscribe to my Substack . Support the show Website LinkedIn Instagram Get in Touch Want to work with me? Book your complementary clarity call.
What is an Indie Leader? Why is this way of working and leading on the rise? And why might it be exactly what you need to shape your career, business, and impact in 2025? In this episode of the Leading Beings Podcast , Kate McCready introduces the concept of Indie Leadership—a mindset, a movement, and a way of showing up in work and life with independence, innovation, and intrinsic motivation. Kate unpacks: ✅ What defines an Indie Leader (and why you might be one!) ✅ The rise of indie leadership and why it’s reshaping work and success ✅ The challenges indie leaders face and how to navigate them ✅ Why building a community of indie leaders is crucial for impact If you’ve ever felt like traditional career paths don’t fit, or you’re carving out your own unique way of working and leading, this episode is for you. 🎧 Tune in, and if this resonates—let’s make it a movement! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@katemccready Support the show Website LinkedIn Instagram Get in Touch Want to work with me? Book your complementary clarity call.
In this episode, I open up about my personal journey of managing professional responsibilities amidst personal upheaval. I share my experiences after the loss of my and how it led me to reassess my professional and personal life. This episode explores the profound identity shifts that can arise from various life changes such as loss, caring responsibilities, or a midlife crisis and more. Join me as I provide practical tips and strategies for navigating these challenging transitions, including taking time to explore, treating the period as a learning phase, creating a transition plan, and seeking support. Tune in to gain insights on how to realign your work with your evolving life circumstances and find a fulfilling path forward. LINKS Meaningful Career Change Course Purpose Statement Workbook 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Personal Story and Challenges 03:49 Navigating Big Identity Shifts 08:45 Tips for Successful Transition 24:51 Conclusion and Support Support the show Website LinkedIn Instagram Get in Touch Want to work with me? Book your complementary clarity call.
We all have times in work, life and business when things get full. Times where some things become more important or when there's just too much on our plate to keep everything going. So how can we intentionally manage our load in these full or stressful times? In this episode I explore a number of strategies you can use, when things get tough. I'll discuss the conscious decisions you can make about what's essential and what's not, the the standards you choose to uphold and those you let slip. And how you can be kind to yourself when you're the one holding it all. Episode References: Nisha Moodley Devotion Podcast - Dropping the Ball on Purpose Support the show Website LinkedIn Instagram Get in Touch Want to work with me? Book your complementary clarity call.
We are all well aware of the fact our working lives have changed since we've moved on from the thick of the pandemic. But have our organisations and our leaders caught up? And are we really making the most of the new opportunities this 'now' of the future of work is presenting? In this episode I chat to Aaron McEwan: top 100 HR Influencer, coaching psychologist, strategic advisor, innovation expert and self confessed tech geek. Aaron wears a number of professional hats, but his main one is VP of Research & Advisory at Gartner. And his recent work and research dives deep into how we need to reimagine a more human centred kind of organisation, with leaders to match, since all discovering there's more to life than work. And that working with a dog at your feet can't be matched by any kind of fancy cafeteria. Join us as we discuss some of the trends, insights and implications of this new working world and some serious considerations leaders must make relating to people and employee experience. Unless they want their organisations to become the Blockbusters or Kodaks of tomorrow. You can connect with Aaron on LinkedIn or check out Gartner's research on their Website. Mentions Other Life Podcast - Writing in the Age of Machine Intelligence Work for Humans - The Great Resignation and the Future of Work Aaron McEwan Support the show Website LinkedIn Instagram Get in Touch Want to work with me? Book your complementary clarity call.
You may have heard of the concept of Keystone Habits. But what is a Keystone Action? In this episode I share: What is a keystone action? Why keystone actions are important How can you use keystone actions to achieve greater flow, particularly when you are overwhelmed with possibility and ideas Keystone actions is based off the idea of Keystone Habits which Charles Duhigg speaks about in his book The Power of Habit . Support the show Website LinkedIn Instagram Get in Touch Want to work with me? Book your complementary clarity call.
The start of a new year can be an excellent time to set goals. But research tells us very few of us actually follow through with and achieve the goals we set for ourselves at this time. One way we can make sure we set sticker goals is by brining greater intentionality to our goal setting. In this episode I share how you can do this using Goal Exploration. What is goal exploration? Taking the time to reflect on some of the things that are most important to us BEFORE doing our goal setting, such as values, purpose, impact, who we want to be and how we want to feel. Download my Goal Exploration Canvas & Guide to step you trough the process. Or if you would like support working towards your goals over time, learn about my integrative business or leadership coaching and book in for a discovery call. Support the show Website LinkedIn Instagram Get in Touch Want to work with me? Book your complementary clarity call.
Many of us fall into the trap of working how everyone else works. Or working how society, or our workplaces have trained us to work. But are the working rhythms imposed on you by external forces aren't necessarily the best working rhythms for you. So how do you create working rhythms that work for you? In this episode I explore six things to consider to design working rhythms that work with your unique strengths, energy and ways of working. 1. Challenge norms 2. Understand yourself 3. Catalogue your work tasks and projects 4. Consider your constraints 5. Craft your cadence 6. Test and iterate ------ Want to work with me in 2023? Head to my coaching page to learn more about my coaching packages and to book a discovery call. Support the show Website LinkedIn Instagram Get in Touch Want to work with me? Book your complementary clarity call.
Dr Shyam Barr is an education consultant and Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences at the University of Canberra. In this episode Shyam shares with us how self regulated learning can contribute to us all becoming not only better learners, but also better leaders. And how learning is a key, yet often overlooked keystone for better businesses and organisations. He also shares with us how he has integrated self regulated learning into his own life. We also explore ideas around: Motivation, cognition and meta-cognition Self efficacy Imposter Syndrome and comparison Mindset Personal development Trust Professional learning communities You can find Shyam at shyambarr.com.au or on social media @ShyamBarr. You can also check out his podcast Educate to Self Regulate on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or via his website . Support the show Website LinkedIn Instagram Get in Touch Want to work with me? Book your complementary clarity call.
Join me for the first episode of the Leading Beings Podcast since I went on Maternity Leave in 2021. In this episode I dive into the concept of Conscious Success which I originally wrote about in this blog post https://www.leadingbeings.com/blog/conscious-success . But more specifically I outline the eight steps you can take in create conscious success for yourself. Understand what influences your idea of success Unpack unhelpful beliefs and programming Understand what’s really important - Values, meaning, purpose Align your action to what’s important Consider the impact of your action Consider your progress holistically Reduce negative and increase positive impacts Enjoy the moment & the journey Support the show Website LinkedIn Instagram Get in Touch Want to work with me? Book your complementary clarity call.
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In this episode I chat with Kelly Dent. Kelly is the Global Director of External Engagement at World Animal Protection and is a leader, influencer, campaigner, advocate and strategist for social change with 25 years’ experience working at the forefront of global development. Her focus at the moment is on working to end the wildlife trade, but she's worn many different hats throughout her career, including as a speaker at the UN Climate Talks and an Aid Worker in Gaza. Join Kelly and I as we discuss: Leading work that goes beyond a “career” Collective action towards big goals The importance of listening to and building connection with diverse voices as a change-making leader Leading people from values, strengths and alignment towards a mission Taking a holistic approach to work and life as a leader Challenging dominant narratives and changing systems for meaningful change and impact You can find Kelly on LinkedIn or Twitter and World Animal Protection at https://www.worldanimalprotection.org.au/ Support the show Website LinkedIn Instagram Get in Touch Want to work with me? Book your complementary clarity call.
Being productive can play an important role in using our potential to have an impact. The world of productivity hacks, tools, systems has become a minefield of options. But is that what we need to really improve our productivity? In this episode I explore what it takes to develop a more personalised approach to productivity. Rather than trying to adopt the methods and tools of others, how can we use them as inspiration, but then create ways of working that actually work for us as individuals? Ways that take into account our values, our natural strengths, rhythms and the context in which we live and work. Support the show Website LinkedIn Instagram Get in Touch Want to work with me? Book your complementary clarity call.
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Whether you're leading an organisation, a team, a mission, your family or even just yourself, it's important to make time and space for the things that get you out of the weeds and be the best you can be. In this episode I offer up eight different types of 'Space' we need to create for ourselves to be the best leaders we can be. Space for thinking & reflection Space for planning, strategising & innovating Space for action & reaction Space for listening & understanding Space for connection & relationships Space for learning & development Space for being & wellbeing Space for authenticity & expression Support the show Website LinkedIn Instagram Get in Touch Want to work with me? Book your complementary clarity call.
In this episode I speak with founder and CEO of The New Happy, Stephanie Harrison. Stephanie is an expert in happiness and lasting behaviour change and before starting The New Happy led learning and Thrive Global. Join us as we discuss defining and creating happiness based on what's truly important in life. As well as exploring Stephanie's own personal story and inspirations, we dive into: - The fascinating insights from Stephanie's positive psychology related research on happiness - Why, as a society, we are so stuck in a cycle of achievement - The importance of making your unique contribution in the world - Breaking through perfectionistic tendencies - The tiny actions we can take towards more conscious success - Some things you can do to live and work your New Happy You can find Stephanie and her incredible work at https://thenewhappy.com Support the show Website LinkedIn Instagram Get in Touch Want to work with me? Book your complementary clarity call.
Have you struggled with traditional goal setting in the past? Maybe you (like me) and tried SMART Goals and found them a bit dull and lackluster. In this episode I dive into how you can start to create more mindful goals that help you make meaningful progress. I'll explore things like how your approach, self and circumstances can impact your goals, as well as sharing my alternative to SMART goals, iBecome Goals. In this episode I also mention my Goal Exploration Canvas. This is a free tool you can download to dig deeper into what's important to you to set more intentionally aligned goals. You can download the Canvas here: https://leadingbeings.ck.page/ Support the show Website LinkedIn Instagram Get in Touch Want to work with me? Book your complementary clarity call.
Ricci-Jane Adams is an intuition expert, writer and founder of the Institute of Intuitive Intelligence. Bridging science and spirituality, including a PHD in metaphysical realism, Ricci-Jane is on a mission to lead the revolution in excellence in the intuitive sciences. Join Ricci-Jane and I as we discuss themes of breaking away from the New Age ghetto, knowing ourselves as quantum beings, belief and suffering and leading with intuitive intelligence. Support the show Website LinkedIn Instagram Get in Touch Want to work with me? Book your complementary clarity call.
Sometimes when we go through a phase of personal and transformation and growth, things can change with the people closest to us. In this episode I discuss the theme of reshaping the expectations others might have of us. This reflection episode came from my discussion with Nicho Plowman in the previous episode. Make sure you check that one out for context. Support the show Website LinkedIn Instagram Get in Touch Want to work with me? Book your complementary clarity call.
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