collaboration Archives - Dr Rosie Ward

From Commander to Facilitator: Leading by Design with Alain Hunkins

What if the real secret to great leadership isn’t about being in charge, but about being in tune with people?

Rosie sits down with Alain Hunkins, author of “Cracking the Leadership Code” and a man who’s worked with over 3,000 leadership groups across 29 countries. Together, they explore what it really means to lead in today’s world (hint: it’s way less about commanding and way more about connecting).

From redefining leadership as a learnable skill to unpacking the three Cs (Connection, Communication, and Collaboration), this episode dives deep into the systems, habits, and mindsets that create truly human workplaces. Alain challenges us to look in the mirror, get curious instead of defensive, and build workplaces where people actually want to show up.

Sowing the Seeds of Perpetual Growth with Claire Chandler

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What if the secret to unstoppable business growth wasn’t a new strategy—but how well you understand and support your people?

In this episode, Claire ditches the scattershot tactics and brings everything together into one powerful, people-first framework.

She breaks down the four essential needs your employees must have met:

• A reason to believe
• A place to belong
• A space to break stuff
• A future to build

When these needs are met, your company becomes a growth engine fueled by purpose, not pressure.

This episode serves as your roadmap for building a talent ecosystem that attracts, engages, and retains the right people, enabling your business to scale sustainably. If you’ve ever wondered how to break the turnover cycle and grow with intention, this one’s a must-listen.

From Me to We: Why Leadership Is a Team Sport with Morag Barrett

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What if the secret to better leadership isn’t in your strategy... but in your relationships? Rosie sits down with Morag Barrett, executive coach and bestselling author, to explore what it takes to lead with heart in today’s disconnected world.

From ditching the myth of “going it alone” to embracing leadership as a full-contact team sport, Morag drops wisdom on building trust, showing up with vulnerability, and turning workplace relationships into your superpower.

If you’ve ever wondered how to move from “me” to “we” or how to make your workplace more human, this conversation will light you up. Grab your earbuds and a notepad—this one’s a re-listener!

Living Authentically: Aligning Actions with Your Why with Dr. Gary Sanchez

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Dr. Gary Sanchez, founder of the Why Institute, joins Rosie to discuss the importance of understanding one's why, how, and what in order to show up as an authentic leader.

He shares his journey of discovering his own why and how it transformed his dental practice. The Why Operating System (WHY.os) helps individuals and teams uncover their unique operating system and communicate their purpose effectively.

This episode offers profound insights into purposeful leadership and creating spaces where everyone can thrive by doing what they love.