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The Edge is designed for leaders aspiring to develop and sustain high-performing teams. Join us as we explore cutting-edge strategies and delve into the latest insights on unleashing the potential of your team. Gain invaluable knowledge on creating a culture of excellence and staying at the forefront of high-performance thinking. Elevate your leadership skills and embark on a transformative journey to maximize the success of your teams.

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August 13, 2026Episode 251 min

The Leadership Shift - Working In the System or On the System

In this episode of The Edge , hosts Jenni and Alison explore an important shift every leader needs to make: Are you spending all your time working in the system, or are you creating the space to work on the system too? Join Jenni and Alison as they unpack the difference between leading within the day-to-day demands of an organisation and stepping back to see the bigger picture. Drawing on their own leadership experiences, they explore how leaders can move beyond immediate tasks and challenges to identify patterns, challenge existing ways of working and shape the conditions for greater performance. Together, they discuss the importance of balancing operational delivery with strategic thinking, understanding the wider organisational system and recognising where leaders can have the greatest impact. Whether you're leading a team, navigating organisational change or looking to become a more strategic and effective leader, this conversation will encourage you to think differently about where you focus your time and attention. Tune in for practical insights, honest conversations and actionable takeaways to help you make the shift from simply working in the system to actively working on it.

July 15, 2026Episode 145 min

The Leadership Lens : Understanding How You Show Up

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Jenni and Alison explore one of the most important questions every leader faces: How do you show up as a leader? Are you naturally supportive, offering guidance and encouragement, or are you more directive, providing clarity and decisive action when it matters most? Join Jenni and Alison as they share their own leadership experiences, unpack the strengths and challenges of different leadership styles, and discuss how the most effective leaders know when to adapt their approach. Together, they examine what it means to lead with authenticity, build trust, and create environments where people can thrive. Whether you're leading a team, developing your leadership skills, or simply curious about your own approach, this conversation will leave you reflecting on your leadership style and the impact it has on those around you. Tune in for practical insights, honest conversations, and actionable takeaways to help you become a more intentional and effective leader.

January 23, 2026Episode 335 min

Nurturing Future Leaders in a Changing World with Sue Preston

In this episode of The Edge, we introduce the remarkable Sue; Vice President and General Manager at HPE, a globally respected leader known for driving high performance and building teams at scale. Join host Alison as she welcomes Sue and dives into her forward-thinking approach to leadership, transformation and fostering cultures where people and innovation thrive. Discover what makes Sue’s perspective soinfluential, why her leadership journey matters and how today’s leaders can rethink the way they empower their organisations. We’ll explore the mindset and methods behind scaling high-impact teams, the trends reshaping technology andtalent and the practical strategies Sue uses to accelerate results while uplifting people. Tune in to uncover how Sue’s expertise can help you unlock performance, strengthen organisational resilience and build environments where teams are inspired to deliver their best.

December 19, 2025Episode 242 min

The 'Talent Mixologist' with John McCusker

In this episode of The Edge we introduced the incomparable “Talent Mixologist” John. A seasoned expert with decades of experience shaping, elevating and redefining the talent space. Join host Jenni as she warmly welcomes John and dives into his unique approach to blending skills, culture and strategy to craft high-performing teams. Discover what makes John’s perspective so transformative, why his journey matters and how leaders can rethink the way they attract, develop and inspire their people. We’ll explore the art and science behind talent curation, the trends shaping the future of work and practical insights you can apply right away. Tune in to uncover how John’sexpertise can help you unlock potential, strengthen team dynamics and build environments where people can thrive.

November 21, 2025Episode 145 min

Creating spaces to learn, fail and grow with Nik Dewar

In this episode of The Edge, we introduce the inspiring and endlessly uplifting Nik, a seasoned leader whose career spans multiple industries and whose true passion lies in coaching, empowering others and unlocking human potential. Join host Alison as she warmly welcomes Nik and unpacks his philosophy of leadership; one rooted in happiness, personal growth and helping others become the best versions of themselves. Discover what makes Nik’s journey so compelling, why his servant-hearted approach resonates with so many and how leaders can reimagine the way they support, develop and energise their people. We’ll explore the mindset behind effective coaching, the evolving expectations of modern teams and practical takeaways you can use to elevate your own leadership style. Tune in to learn how Nik’s clarity of purpose and commitment to lifting others can strengthen culture, inspire performance and create workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to truly thrive.

December 10, 2024Episode 732 min

Closing the Loop: Appreciating and Learning from Wins

In this episode of The Edge, we explore the vital role of celebrating team success—big and small. Learn why recognising achievements matters, how to make celebrations inclusive, and ways to foster a culture of appreciation as a leader. We’ll also share creative ideas to help you celebrate wins effectively and inspire your team to thrive together. Tune in and discover how celebrating success can elevate team morale and build stronger connection.

November 6, 2024Episode 841 min

Navigating Complexity: Systemic Team Coaching for Modern Organisations with Philippe Buyze

In this episode Jenni and Alison welcome the coaching expert Philippe Buyze. They discuss how to approach teams with a systemic mindset starting right from the onboarding process all the way to the end of the journey. Philippe explains pointers to look out for to know when you've finished a team coaching process. www.management-dynamics.com

October 2, 2024Episode 749 min

Accelerating growth through inspiring leadership with Richard Gadd

In this episode Jenni and Alison sit down with Richard Gadd the current SVP and General Manager, EMEAI for Commvault. Richard has been working in sales for over 30 years and leading teams for the last 20, so we were eager to sit down with him and talk through his leadership approach. We touch on how to keep your energy up in a sales role, shifting from MY plan to OUR plan when joining a company and the importance of routines for alignment. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!

September 4, 2024Episode 645 min

What's the deal with Regenerative Leadership - A conversation with Tatjana Harttung

We are very excited to welcome Tatjana Harttung onto our podcast this week to talk us through her passion - Regenerative Leadership. We talk about the change in mindset to looking at the team as a living system, why we fear change, resilience and high pressure environments. We can't wait to listen to The Human Greenhouse podcast and wish Tatjana the best of luck. Find out more about Jenni and Alisons work - www.management-dynamics.com

August 7, 2024Episode 537 min

From Me to We to Us

Today we sat down to talk about Me-We-Us, this is an expression that we coined to talk about the mindset shift that needs to happen in teams to get to high performance. In this episode we discussed the sequence of how to go from 'me' to 'we' and then to 'us' and the techniques you can use to help aid conversations for this shift in mindset. We mention the use of our Advantycs Diagnostic and how this can support that transition, if you would like to learn more about this please click here - https://management-dynamics.com/explore-solutions/advantycs/