Yarns for the Soul
"Yarns" is a common way for New Zealanders to describe having a chat, a conversation. We might say 'I had a great yarn with Nicole the other day!'. For me, a yarn can go in many different directions, often including multiple tangents and side stories. It also involves having deeper discussions and diving into some vulnerability, before coming back up to a lighter level with some sarcasm or dark humour.
Yarns for the Soul was born out of a desire to champion more honest and vulnerable conversation (but also feel like you're sitting on a friend's couch with a cup of tea having a yarn with them- and that friend is me!).
I believe in the magic and power of story-telling, and everyone has stories that deserve to be shared with the world. We are all experts of our own lived experiences, and I hope by sharing these we can foster more curiosity and compassion for others and the world around us.
I yarn with my guests on a range of topics, often delving into subjects that are still considered socially taboo or not spoken about enough. In my mini-yarns, I also share parts of my own stories, and reflect on things that I'm learning while I continue to muddle my way forward and follow my nose!
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If you'd like to get in touch, or follow my journey, you can find me over in Instagram @yarnsforthesoulnicole. See you there!
Yarns for the Soul
Episode 48- The glass ceiling: yarns on gendered leadership and empowering women with Ros
What is the current model of leadership in businesses and organisations today? Is everyone represented in this model, and who does it serve?
On this episode I had the pleasure of yarning with Ros Cardinal, an executive coach and facilitator, author, and speaker based in Tasmania, Australia. In 2012 she founded her own business, Shaping Change, to help overcome workplace challenges and build positive team cultures. The programs and tools she offers are too many to list here, but include unconscious bias, emotional intelligence, improving communication and strategic planning.
Ros shares a bit about her background and what led her to start Shaping Change, including the changes in leadership style and structure she has seen across her career. We dive into her "why" that continues to drive her, which includes Ros' daughter entering the workforce and realising not much has changed.
We yarn about the origins of today's version of leadership, the reasons why women are largely missing from this model, and why women trying to change themselves to fit this model is the wrong answer. Ros shares her views on why patriarchal leadership serves very few people in reality, and how female-led organisations are doing things differently.
Ros has developed the Women's Leader Archetypes, which she has been powerfully incorporating into women's leadership training and coaching. Ros tells us all about what these archetypes mean and their practical applications, but also the responses she has received from female leaders who finally feel seen.
To find out more about the awesome services Ros offers check out her website Shaping Change, and click here for more info on the Women's Leader Archetypes. You can also find Ros on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
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If you have enjoyed this episode, there are plenty more for you to check out! You can also come and hang out with me over on Instagram @yarnsforthesoulnicole- see you there!
