Rest and Refresh – Not Just Leadership Podcast #17

Jonny Kawa – Not Just Leadership Podcast #18

In this episode of Not Just Leadership, Dominic de Moura McCarthy is joined by Jonny Kawa, an Australian–Papua New Guinean educator, entrepreneur and emerging leader working at the intersection of technology, ethics and development across the Pacific. Drawing on a life lived between Australia and Papua New Guinea, Jonny reflects on how culture, education and curiosity have shaped his professional journey. The conversation explores his work through WAKA Systems and South Pacific Futures, where he is helping create conversations around artificial intelligence, digital literacy and the future of leadership in the region. Not Just Leadership is proudly presented by the Global Institute for Leadership. Each week we bring honest conversations and reflections from people across the globe, because leadership is more than a title, it’s a journey.

Rest and Refresh – Not Just Leadership Podcast #17

After a few months away from the microphone, Dominic de Moura McCarthy returns to Not Just Leadership with a conversation on rest, renewal and the importance of slowing down. In this episode, he reflects on the pressure many people feel to constantly produce, stay busy and keep moving, even when mentally, emotionally or physically exhausted. Dominic explores how rest has been understood across generations and now in modern society. From the biblical principle of resting on the seventh day to longstanding cultural traditions of slower Sundays and shared family time, this episode unpacks why rhythms of pause and reflection have mattered for centuries. Blending personal reflection with practical insights, the conversation also looks at the health benefits of rest, the difference between distraction and genuine renewal, and why stepping back can often bring greater clarity, creativity and perspective. Not Just Leadership is proudly presented by the Global Institute for Leadership. Each week we bring honest conversations and reflections from people across the globe, because leadership is more than a title, it’s a journey.

Valeria García – Not Just Leadership Podcast #16

Leadership is often forged through reinvention. Colombian-born and Australian-based community builder Valeria García joins Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership to explore leadership shaped by migration, service and community. Valeria reflects on her journey of starting again in a new country and how resilience and community have influenced the way she leads and supports others. From building connections within migrant communities to learning how to lead with purpose, she shares the lessons that have come from navigating changes and challenges with intention. The Not Just Leadership Podcast is about honest conversations, lessons learned and perspectives from across the globe. Because leadership is more than a title, it’s a journey.

Be Inspired – Not Just Leadership Podcast #15

Inspiration often fades quietly. In this episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership reflects on why leaders sometimes need to pause and reconnect with what first moved them. Through storytelling and reflection, Dominic explores the role of mentors, role models and lived examples in shaping vision and direction. The episode invites listeners to turn inspiration into action. The Not Just Leadership Podcast is about honest conversations, lessons learned and perspectives from across the globe. Because leadership is more than a title, it’s a journey.

Steen Siale – Not Just Leadership Podcast #14

Recorded live from Honiara, Solomon Islands, this episode features a grounded and practical conversation with Steen Siale on leadership, growth and stepping into opportunity. Steen shares with Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership about his journey from the Pacific to studying in Tasmania, Australia, reflecting on the lessons that came from living away from home and learning to adapt in new environments. The conversation explores Steen’s professional experience across the maritime and aviation sector and how discipline, responsibility and strong foundations have shaped his approach to work and leadership. Drawing on his own path, Steen speaks candidly about the importance of volunteering, developing good habits early and not allowing fear to hold you back from taking initiative. The Not Just Leadership Podcast is about honest conversations, lessons learned and perspectives from across the globe. Because leadership is more than a title, it’s a journey.