The Leadership Project

01/08/2026

What story are you telling yourself about who you are?

Robert Kennedy III and Mick Spiers explored a powerful idea in this episode: sometimes the biggest barrier to becoming a better storyteller is the identity we have already created for ourselves.

"I'm not a storyteller."

"I'm not good at public speaking."

"I'm not confident enough."

These statements can become agreements we make with ourselves.

But those agreements can be changed.

Leaders do not have to wait until they feel like natural storytellers. They can choose to practice. They can choose to improve. They can choose to rewrite the story they tell themselves about what they are capable of.

So here's the question for the audience:

What is one limiting story you've been telling yourself that you are ready to rewrite?

🎙️Listen to this episode with Robert Kennedy III and learn more about storytelling, leadership communication, building trust, and finding the courage to tell the stories that matter: https://kite.link/building-trust-influence-and-leadership

01/08/2026

Research shows that performance and attitude depend 50% on individual capabilities and 50% on the environment and culture. Leaders shooting down ideas will stifle speaking up. Our work addresses both individual and cultural levels.

31/07/2026

🎙️ The Leadership Project — July 2026 Podcast Recap

July was filled with conversations that challenged the way we think about leadership, personal growth, high performance, and the power of human connection.

Across four insightful episodes, The Leadership Project explored how leaders can better understand themselves, connect with others, navigate change, and turn intention into meaningful action.

✨ The Leader's Playlist: Using Music and Neuroscience to Transform Leadership with Susan Drumm
✨ Leading from the Center: Mastering the Five Stances of Leadership with Brad Semmens
✨ The Mental Game of High Performance: Turning Ambition into Ex*****on with Dre Baldwin
✨ The Power of Storytelling: Building Trust, Influence, and Leadership with Robert Kennedy III

From neuroscience and habit change to leadership presence, high-performance mindset, and storytelling, July's conversations offered practical insights for anyone looking to become a more intentional and impactful leader.

🎧 Which episode was your favorite this month?

If you missed any of these conversations, now is the perfect time to catch up and discover the insights that can help you lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Listen to The Leadership Project and explore these powerful conversations wherever you get your podcasts: https://kite.link/the-leadership-project

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31/07/2026

High courage, low connection cultures are transactional. Results matter more than relationships, leading to a 'make a mess, blame' environment. While it can yield short-term results, it's unsustainable due to disengagement and anxiety.

31/07/2026

31/07/2026

Two weeks ago, I crossed the finish line of the Run Melbourne Half Marathon. 🏅

While the race is over, the reason I ran hasn't changed.

I ran to support Beyond Blue and help raise awareness for mental health because no one should have to face their struggles alone.

One word stayed with me throughout the day: community.

Thousands of people came together to cheer on complete strangers, support one another, and run for causes bigger than themselves. It was a powerful reminder that even when life feels overwhelming, there are people who care.

If you're struggling, please don't keep it to yourself. Reach out to someone you trust or seek support. And if you know someone who might be doing it tough, check in with them. A simple conversation can make a real difference.

The finish line may be behind me, but the mission continues. Every conversation helps break the stigma around mental health, and every donation helps organisations like Beyond Blue continue their important work.

If this cause resonates with you, I'd be grateful for your support through the fundraising link below. Together, we can remind more people that they don't have to face their journey alone. 💙

https://melbmara2026.grassrootz.com/beyondblue/mick-spiers

31/07/2026

Imagine the instant feedback of sports applied to your business. This video explores how accountability and immediate feedback can transform professional environments.

30/07/2026

Discover how Steve Jobs revolutionized industries by concentrating on a single product. This intense focus fueled innovation and secured market dominance, a masterclass in strategic ex*****on.

30/07/2026

Want to give better feedback? Start with curiosity. In a second meeting, listen first to understand their perspective. You might be surprised – they may offer the feedback themselves, self-diagnosing and improving without you needing to say a word.

29/07/2026

"You can break that agreement, you can make the choice to break that agreement, you can make the choice to choose a different identity." - Robert Kennedy III

Robert Kennedy III shared this powerful perspective with Mick Spiers when discussing one of the biggest barriers people face in storytelling and leadership: the stories they tell themselves.

Too many people decide who they are before they ever give themselves the chance to grow.

"I'm not a storyteller."

"I'm not a speaker."

"I'm not confident enough."

But identity is not always fixed.

Leaders can choose to challenge the agreements they have made with themselves and create a new story about what they are capable of.

The first step may simply be having the courage to choose differently.

🎙️Listen to this episode with Robert Kennedy III and learn more about storytelling, leadership, confidence, and the power of rewriting the story you tell yourself: https://kite.link/building-trust-influence-and-leadership