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The 10 Degree Shift
Hosted by Alexandria Joy · EN
The 10 Degree Shift is a simple, direct podcast designed for you if you want a quick tip or idea to help you make a small shift at work, in your team and in your leadership.
Your host AJ – Alexandria Joy curates the best ideas from thought leaders on how you can make small changes that have a big impact over time so you can begin to do less and be more.
Her purpose is to accelerate the evolution of a more conscious world through leaders, cultures and communities and this podcast is just one way she is doing that.
The 10 Degree Shift Podcast is similar to other podcasts, speakers, experts and authors like Simon Sinek, Jay Shetty, Scott Peck, Brendon Burchard, Dr Mark Hyman, Gary Zukav, Esther Perell, Wayne Dyer, Mike Dooley, Carolyn Myss, Ali Hill, Vishen Lakhiani.
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AJ's Annual Gratitude Letter - Predictions for 2026
Jan 1900:17:48Tap to summarizeAs another year closes, I’ve taken time to pause, reflect, and honour all that 2025 asked of us - the loss, the love, the lessons, and the deep gratitude. This is the 22nd year I have penned a letter to my future self to create a vision of how I intend to grow over the next 12 months. I am reminded that in the western world we aren’t so great at rituals and endings and so I want to take the time to celebrate the year we’ve had, even the struggles, with gratitude and a belief that whatever happened was meant to be. Special thank you to everyone for being in my world this year it was a challenging ride, a tough slog at times and a joyful opportunity to cement what is most important in my life. This is a reading of my letter to honour my commitment to myself I also like to make it publicly available in the hope that it may inspire others to lean into visualising and manifesting their year also.With love AJ
Transcribe →Beyond Scarcity Thinking - How leaders can shift from survival to possibility thinking
Dec 2200:51:43Tap to summarizeCathy Burke is a globally respected author and former CEO whose work spans from village classrooms to global boardrooms. Her experience and lens on leadership is unique, and her voice has inspired thousands to reimagine power, leadership, and what it means to be human. In this interview she speaks with rare clarity, heart, and depth of soul on how we navigate the complexity of our times. Our conversation flows from how leaders can move beyond scarcity thinking to access inner courage, and impact, to her fringe style approach to life from punk music to meditation and how the challenge of changing the world is a slow and steady and not always guaranteed thing. Grounded, ethical and articulate Cathy shares her story, her challenges and setbacks and the reality of life in our modern world.I highly recommend her book Today I Saw a Revolution https://www.cathyburke.com/today-i-sa...To find out more about Cathy, her books and her soul led work, visit https://www.cathyburke.com/podcasts/To connect with me at the Boardroom In the Bush Leadership Academy head over to https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au/ or connect on LinkedIn here / alexandriajoy
Transcribe →IMPACT Culture - How One Law Firm Transformed Culture, Performance & Profit
Nov 2400:41:46Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The 10 Degree Shift, I sit down with Julie Morley, Partner at the Law Office of Conrad Curry, to explore her extraordinary 40-year career spanning government, outdoor children’s education, and now senior leadership in the legal sector.Julie shares the golden thread that has guided her journey:a deep valuing of people, genuine connection, and a remarkable ability to see patterns others miss—patterns that lead to better systems, smarter decisions, and commercial growth.But the heart of this conversation goes deeper.Julie and her leadership team had always prided themselves on being inclusive, people-focused, and growth-minded. Then came 2022 - when 10 staff resigned, all in a single year. It was a wake-up call.Instead of doubling down on old systems, they reimagined everything.Over the past three years, their cultural reset has generated extraordinary outcomes: Employee retention rose from 52% to 87% Income doubled Profit increased three-foldThe secret?They scrapped performance reviews altogether.In their place, they created year-long coaching conversations centered around each team member’s IMPACT measures: I – Innovation M – Motivation P – Professionalism A – Accountability C – Communication T – TeamworkThe philosophy is simple and deeply effective:Take care of your people, your people will take care of your clients, and your clients will take care of your profit.This episode is a masterclass for leaders wanting to build a conscious, high-performing, human-centred workplace—without the burnout, bureaucracy, or outdated reviews.Tune in to hear Julie’s wisdom, courage, and the powerful cultural transformation that is reshaping what leadership in law can look like.Connect with Julie here (11) Julie Morley | LinkedInConnect with AJ here (11) AJ - Alexandra Joy 🔥GAICD, MBA, MAHRI | LinkedInSubscribe to our Newsletter for regular free tools and ideas to grow high performing leaders and amazing culture alexandrajoy.com.au
Transcribe →Walking Together for Collective Wellbeing with Malcolm Smith
Sep 2200:40:44Tap to summarizeThe Manager to Leader Shift – Interview with Malcolm Smith, Chairperson of Yakuway Indigenous Corporation In this episode of The Manager to Leader Shift, I sit down with Malcolm Smith — a respected business leader, Aboriginal lore man, and Chairperson of Yakuway Indigenous Corporation.Malcolm and I share a long history, having gone to school together, and today I’m also honoured to serve alongside him as a Board Member of Yakuway. Malcolm reflects on his upbringing, the strong influence of his parents, and the values they instilled in him: respect, fairness, and the importance of giving everyone a go. We talk about his football career and lifelong journey with fitness and wellbeing, as well as his path as an Aboriginal lore man. Malcolm shares what it means to go through initiation, to hold responsibility for land and people, and to walk with the wisdom of mob and tribe. Our conversation weaves through the heart of leadership — collaboration, vision, and the future goals of Yakuway in supporting the holistic wellbeing of people across Lake Macquarie and Newcastle.Together, we explore the importance of Steward Eldership and preparing the next generation to step into leadership with presence and responsibility. This is both a personal and powerful dialogue about what it truly means to lead, care for community, and honour the legacy of those who came before us. Learn more about Yakuway Indigenous Corporation or make a donation visit www.yakuway.com.auTo connect with me, head to https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriajoy/
Transcribe →Becoming a leader who positively influences the future with Renata Roberts
Aug 2500:48:25Tap to summarizeWith over 22 years of experience in the resources industry in a diverse portfolio of functions, Renata Roberts has worked around Australia and Internationally, making a difference and positively influencing the future of people in her teams, community and beyond. A woman in a male dominated industry of mining and resources where there was only 3% women when she joined, Renata had to find her confidence, her voice and mentors to support her reflection and growth along the way. She has been awarded the 2020 NSW Exceptional Woman in Mining Award and then went on to be the first NSW nominee to win the 2020 Exceptional Woman in Australian Resources Award for her leadership and work within the industry. In her efforts to also inspire future leaders, Renata has become an author of children's books launching Join Jackson's Journey, a series of 20 books aimed at strengthening the leaders of today while building the leaders of tomorrow. These books are making their way into the homes, schools, and libraries around Australia and Internationally and into the hands of our future leaders.You can purchase copies here at https://joinjacksonsjourney.com/To connect with Renata send her a message at / renata-roberts-06921226 For more stories from amazing inspirational leaders subscribe to this channel and visit me at / alexandriajoy and https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au/
Transcribe →Rediscovering Sovereignty And Deepening Awareness with Jandamarra Cadd
Jul 2101:20:52Tap to summarizeI've been so excited in the lead up to this year with Jandamarra Cadd, tune in and you will see why.Jandamarra is an Aboriginal (Yorta Yorta) man who was introduced to the paintbrush at age 15 by a counsellor in juvenile detention after a troubled childhood growing up as an outsider in his own land.Painting became an outlet to transform his pain and trauma, and a visual voice for the oppressed. Today Jandamarra is a pioneer artist, with his unique blend of traditional Aboriginal art techniques and inventive, contemporary application as well as his moving depictions of unification, walking together and seasonal indicators.In this in-depth yarn Jandamarra shares with AJ his story, his philosophies and his journey towards greater sovereignty, healing and awareness - something we can all learn from greatly. We discuss Dadirri or Gupanewal (deep listening), regenerative living practices, finding calm in the constant eternal stream, handling the pressure of modern life as well as seasonal indicators and other aspects of learning to walk in more collective, rich way rather than simply linear.Appropriately this interview was recorded during NAIDOC week 2025 .with the theme of The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy. I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land.I am honoured to have the opportunity to speak with him - may his words resonate in your heart and soul as they have in mine.With respectAJ - Heidi Alexandra Joywww.alexandrajoy.com.auhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriajoy/Follow Jandamarra and his work here:https://www.instagram.com/jandamarrasart/https://www.facebook.com/jandamarrasart
Transcribe →Strategies to Become a More Visible Leader To Grow Your Career with guest Bec Sands
Jun 3000:44:40Tap to summarizeIf you want move through visibility blocks including fear, resistance, and overwhelm to grow your leadership career or business, and attract more clients or opportunities then tune in. In this interview AJ - Alexandra Joy chats with Bec Sands - visibility mentor - about all things personal branding, showing up, speaking up and the dreaded networking!Find out more about Bec here https://www.becsands.com/Follow AJ for more interviews and insights into Leadership and Steward Eldership here / alexandriajoy → Get the Free Training on How to Heal from Burnout and Overwhelm and Regain your Energy here: Want more time, more energy and more ... → Get your free copy of the Small Shifts eBook and learn small sustainable steps for more success with less burnout https://go.alexandrajoy.com.au/ebook-...→ Connect with me on LinkedIn to read more articles about how to heal from burnout and become a better leader / alexandrajoy→ Listen to the 10 Degree Shift Podcast to find out how small shifts can make a big difference https://open.spotify.com/show/1tVBFrc... --- New here? G’day, I’m AJ, and I work with executive leaders and businesses committed to sustainable lifestyles, practices and impact. My leadership style is very Australian - I call a spade a spade and I know how to use one. I’m a mindset mentor, coach, facilitator, podcaster and author for forward thinking leaders like you. I’m passionate about helping people recover from burnout, adrenal fatigue and toxic workplaces and achieve their goals sustainably. You can find out more here https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au/ Yours in peace and Joy AJ→ Connect with me on LinkedIn to read more articles about how to heal from burnout and become a better leader / alexandrajoy
Transcribe →A more holistic way of leading with Evis Heath
Jun 1000:50:28Tap to summarizeIn today's Spotlight on a Leader, AJ has a yarn with Evis Heath, proud first nations man and health and wellness ambassador. They chat about all things mind, body and spirit as well as the opportunity for leaders to adopt a more holistic way of leading incorporating the High 5 principles of LORE - look, listen, learn and lead with love. If leadership is truly contagious then Evis is spreading a positive, healthy vibe to all who meet and work with him. Great gratitude to him for sharing his path and how to walk right way together in the new dreaming for business and community.For more information on Evis visit / evis-heath To contact AJ visit / alexandriajoy
Transcribe →Understanding Human Design for Leaders and Teams in the Workplace
May 19, 202500:38:41Tap to summarizeIn this Spotlight on a Leader I interview Amanda Trenfield about her career in financial services and her career switch during Covid to becoming a workplace Human Design Consultant and Facilitator. We discuss how human design supports both conscious and unconscious personality characteristics and how leaders and their teams can recognise and embrace them to support productivity, engagement and high performance. When leaders understand their own design and that of their team their company can thrive as they produce efficient, productive, and profitable business results; and enjoy a culture of happy, harmonious and healthy team members - everybody thrives. By recognising each team member for their individual skills, decision-making and collaboration attributes, and when the manager utilises this intelligence to celebrate individual and collective contributions. You can read more about Amanda and her work here: https://www.authentichuman.com.au/aboutIf you're new to my channel then G’day, I’m AJ. Primarily I work with executive leaders and businesses committed to sustainable lifestyles, practices and impact. My leadership style is very Australian - I call a spade a spade and I know how to use one. I’m a mindset mentor, coach, facilitator, podcaster and author for forward thinking leaders like you. I’m passionate about helping people achieve their goals sustainably whether they are - creating conscious cultures, finding balance, leading their team or developing personal brand presence.Come say g'day to me at LinkedIn or find loads of free resources on my website here https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au / alexandriajoy
Transcribe →Lessons from a CEO - How to Have Faith In Yourself - with David Carey
Apr 28, 202500:56:19Tap to summarizeIn this month's Spotlight on a Leader I interview the CEO of Not For Profit in the disability sector - Connectability - David Carey.David shares how he never set out to be a CEO of a large company that he started his career as a fitter and machinest and later went on to do nursing before changing his career to managing and leading companies. Along the way David faced many challenges and had to learn to back himself and have faith in his hunches, reading the numbers and understanding people.For more information on the amazing work Connectability do visit - https://www.connectability.org.au/To learn more about becoming a better leader visit - https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au/To read a case study of the manager to leader work we have undertaken with David's team visit -https://www.alexandrajoy.com.au/program
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