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Welcome back to the Energetic Radio Podcast episode 375! Hosts Dale Sidebottom and Paul Campbell dive deep into the power of vulnerability, authentic leadership, and the importance of play in life and business.
Episode Highlights:
- Raw and Real Vulnerability: Dale shares the overwhelming response to his emotional openness in last week's episode, discussing how being vulnerable sparked meaningful conversations and helped listeners feel less alone.
- Mental Health and Societal Pressure: Open discussion around "dad guilt", societal taboos, and why sharing our struggles can liberate not just ourselves but those around us.
- Letting Go of Perceptions: The hosts reflect on valuing reality over perception. Paul explores how people often maintain a facade, and the freedom that comes with dropping it.
- Play-Based Leadership in Action: Dale and Paul recap a surprising and energising corporate workshop with 240 electricians, illustrating how connection and gratitude can thrive in any setting.
- Grit Stories: A nod to ultra-athletes and Aussie legend Cliff Young, celebrating perseverance, grit, and the attitude that power extraordinary achievements.
- Mindset Matters: Thought-provoking banter on what’s more important: having more positive thoughts, or fewer negative ones? The hosts lean into neuroscience and personal experience, sharing strategies for cultivating presence and reducing negativity.
- Family Traditions: Delightful exchange about memorable family moments, from musical car rides to tickle fights and holiday adventures, underscoring the significance of simple rituals.
- Exciting Announcements: The launch of the Play-Based Leadership platform and the upcoming School of Play Academy are revealed, including details on their new leadership book co-authored by Nick Haywood.
- Looking Ahead & Gratitude: The hosts share what they’re most looking forward to this summer, from personal holidays to industry keynotes and meaningful breaks.
Resources & Mentions:
- Play-Based Leadership Website now live: playbasedleadership.com
- The School of Play Academy Coming in 2026!
- "Play Profile" Quiz, Find out your leadership style and practical ways to improve - https://playbasedleadership.com/play-profiles
Key Takeaways:
- Vulnerability is contagious and healing, share your truth!
- Presence is a gift: stop focusing on the negative, and live in the moment.
- Leadership is for everyone, and it can be fun, find your play profile.
- Cherish the small family traditions, they matter more than you think.
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