Keeping It Real with Jac and Ral

What is Executive Presence really? And why does it matter?   In this episode Jac & Ral unpack what executive presence actually is, and how it’s changed since the good ol days when white, middle-aged men ruled the hallways of business.   Times have changed and with it how you dress, behave and communicate needs to be relevant in the age of online and offline leadership. Commanding a room and commanding Zoom.   Learn the 3 pillars – confidence, clarity and connection.  Find out how Ral made herself look like Yoda by doing just one thing… and Jac share’s her PRICELESS model as they discuss the new rules of executive presence which might surprise you.   Enjoy Keepers! Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

There are 15.4m Aussies on Linked In and 97% of HR and recruit professionals use Linked In to recruit, with over 14 million open jobs on Linked In at any one time.   It’s Jac & Ral’s favourite social media platform for so many reasons, yet a lot of people don’t know how to use it for impact. In this episode we talk about what we have learned (what to do and what not to do!) and we share tips on how to get started on Linkedin and what you can do to use it for a successful outcome.   Only 16.2% of the entire network use Linkedin daily… so if you want to stand out, add followers and amplify your brand, then post daily. There’s our first tip!   And remember, your employer does not own your Linked In profile. You do. So figure out what you want to be known for and don’t just repost your company stuff.   Enjoy Keepers! --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

People come and go when it comes to our work and our careers, especially women. Whether you’re starting out or restarting, this episode will give you some great tips on how to set yourself up for success at any stage of your working life. Starting out, our advice is be a sponge and soak everything up! You don’t know what you don’t know. Find out what Ral learned about eating breakfast in a hotel at 17…   We discuss the 5 C’s – Curiosity, Clarification, Convey, Compliments, Connection. We also talk about knowing your non-negotiables, your passions vs your skills, and the power of saying “yes”… especially to good wine    Keep learning, no matter your age or experience because if there’s one thing we’ve learned is “the older you get the more you realise the less you know…” Use secret code "keepers" at https://wildduckcreekestate.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Nearly everyone who has been employed for 10 years or more has been sacked or made redundant.   And if you’re shaking your head saying “not me” then it will come… And that is okay.   In this latest episode we discuss what work really is, why it’s highly likely you will face being ‘let go’ at some point (for Jac, more than once) and what to do about it when it happens, either the first time or a subsequent time.   The good news is… 91% of employees go on to find a job equally as good or BETTER than their previous role. Remain optimistic about your career, the future is bright after being sacked or made redundant.   And there’s good wine to be consumed in commiseration or celebration…Enjoy Keepers! Use secret code "keepers" at https://wildduckcreekestate.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

We often take on a lot… more than we should which is stressful.   So Ral shares a fascinating concept from Harvard when it comes to better prioritising what we take on. It’s called the water we carry and she talks us through a great exercise you can do to help you manage your daily life.   Jac could feel something in her waters… Ral told her it was more than likely the great wine offer she could get from Wild Duck Creek Estate which is exclusive to our Keepers.   What we water, grows…Enjoy Keepers! Use secret code "keepers" at https://wildduckcreekestate.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brownz

88% of people feel extremely valued when given a compliment… yet 70% of us feel embarrassed or uncomfortable giving and receiving compliments.   Enter Pookie! And Tony, Phil, Wes and Digger… our characters in this episode.   Find out the impact of giving a compliment at work – and why we should get more deliberate in handing them out.   But equally important is how you receive a compliment. It’s very simple but often not done well. We teach you in this episode how to give and receive compliments and what a complisult is and why you should never offer one   Enjoy Keepers! Use secret code "keepers" at https://wildduckcreekestate.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Have you worked for a toxic leader before? Do you work for a toxic leader today? Are you a toxic leader??   One in 5 leaders are toxic and 80% of professionals have had 1 toxic leader… 30% of professionals have had more than 1 toxic leader!   Toxic leaders are destructive to teams and to an organisation. They demonstrate a selfish abuse of power, and they only ever have their own self interest at heart. Moi, moi, moi…   Jac shares the 4 types of (most common) toxic leaders, learn what the 4 are and figure out if you know any. But most importantly, listen in to the tips for how to deal with a toxic leader – Ral’s 7th tip is THE BEST Use secret code "keepers" at https://wildduckcreekestate.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Two ENTJ’s walk into a room… and Keehlan starts producing their podcast Myer Briggs personality test has identified Jac and Ral as both ENTJ’s – extroverts, no surprise there. However personality is not your destiny. And personality is different to character.   “Oh that’s just the way I am” is a line many of us have used… However when we say this we are giving up personal responsibility for our actions and impacts.   If you recognise your biology and sociology aren’t destiny, you will bring a growth mindset to your work and life — a belief that you can change, learn, develop, and adapt. Finally, it means you care more about the impact you have on others vs just doubling down on “you being you.”   So the next time you get a piece of feedback about your approach, rather than dismiss it by saying “it’s just my personality,” try starting the conversation by admitting you are capable of something different and better. Listen in to the tips and techniques we share on this.   Enjoy Keepers! --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Do you work long hours? And continue to work long hours… and complain about this? Are you in an unhappy relationship? And remain in this relationship… and complain about this? Do you love a good pity party?   The final question you should be asking yourself is: Could you be a victim? Or perhaps you know a victim? Someone who often doesn’t take responsibility, feels they have no control, looks for sympathy and demonstrates patterns of behaviour.   Jac talks about “Dolly” and how she made me do it… Ral shares the travellers parable (so good!) and for every victim there is often a rescuer... Can leaders create victims? Can they sometimes be a rescuer? Listen/watch this episode to learn how to answer these questions and what to do next if you’re “Dolly” or the “Hero” because you don’t want to be either. You just want to be more self aware and use our tips on how to go forward.   Enjoy Keepers!  --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Some say culture eats strategy for breakfast but in this episode, Jac & Ral (the culture queens) reckon you should drink culture and make it a buffet! So how is your culture? We’re not talking yoghurt, but how people (and you) feel in your workplace.   And in the spirit of keeping it real… hot tip: Everyone is responsible for culture. Jac & Ral talk about: If you’re going for a new role? Be mindful of the culture, take the steps to understand and know the culture you’re walking in to.If you’re in a company already? If the culture isn’t right for you in your current workplace – what do you do?If you’re the leader, how aware are you of the culture?   You need to fully understand the vibe of the tribe, because it’s everything. Listen/watch this episode to learn what to do at any stage of your career when it comes to creating a better culture.   Enjoy Keepers! --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Want to know the 3 most important relationships in your life?   Relationship 1: can set you up for life Relationship 2: can determine your career success Relationship 3: can shape your character   Find out what these relationships are (and why they’re SO worth knowing, finding and maintaining) and what Ral was looking for in one of her important relationships… blue eyes and a small head!   And if you’re looking for bells to ring and angels to sing, there might be a 4th relationship… a new/current one, this relationship helps you keep it real  *Hint: it involves following a certain podcast.   Enjoy Keepers! --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

They could talk underwater… especially Jac! In today’s episode Ral continues her interview of Jac and what inspires her (listen to part 1 last week if you haven’t already). Today Jac talks about an entertaining series on Netflix she’s inspired by and calls out one of the cast members, her new role model “Susie Glass”. There’s a great book about the second stage of our career lives and how we can leverage our strengths that only those post 40 get to do which Jac is reading and she also talks about the 90 year old who came for dinner.   There’s a couple of coaching clients who for various reasons ROCK Jac’s world, one of whom was sacked abruptly recently. Find out why Jac thinks the way she’s handled herself is inspiring.   Enjoy Keepers! --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

In today’s episode Ral interviews Jac about what inspires her and because Jac’s life philosophy is “more, not less” this is part 1 of her inspiration download. Today Jac talks about the people who inspire her – American dudes who speak directly (and Ral helps Jac understand the difference between a hood and a bonnet for our US listeners!) along with Parents, Progressives and a couple of Product she’s swearing by – one of which is thanks to Elle MacPherson.     So if you’re looking for inspirational people to teach you some good things, and an elixir to help you sleep and possibly take years off your face, then check this episode out.   Enjoy Keepers! 13 Years Of Brutally Honest Business Advice in 90 Mins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhFlD54nQrY&t=358s Scott Galloway https://profgmedia.com/ The Evening Elixir https://welleco.com.au/products/the-evening-elixir --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

You can learn a lot from others. If you’re prepared to listen, ask questions and explore things, there’s a very good chance you will encounter interesting opportunities through who you hang out with, what you watch, listen to and read.   In today’s episode Jac interviews Ral about what inspires her. Ral shares so many great things across business, people, technology, reading and life. Who knew Ral would bring a ‘business book’ from the late 80’s into the conversation… Jac remembers the book and now thinks the characters were moonlighting as porn stars!   Good wine, wholesome moments in nature, inspirational people who demonstrate resilience on a daily basis, how she uses AI and good food are just some of the things filling Ral’s cup right now. It’s a meaty episode.   Enjoy Keepers! Use secret code "keepers" at https://wildduckcreekestate.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Does everyone at your work agree with you all the time? Do they also laugh at your jokes regularly?   If the answer to these two questions are ‘yes’ and you’re a senior leader, more senior than those agreeing and laughing… you might want to listen to this podcast.   Success delusion. The higher we move up the organisational ladder, the more our employees let us know how wonderful we are. And we all want to hear what we want to hear.   We want to believe those great things “the world’ is telling us about ourselves. Our belief in ourselves helps us become successful. It can also make it very hard for us to change. Find out who don’t find Jac & Ral’s jokes funny, and who they both turn to for the ‘real story’ about their success (or not). There are many tips in this podcast to help you identify if you suffer from success delusion and what to do to change.   Enjoy Keepers! Use secret code "keepers" at https://wildduckcreekestate.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Critical Thinking. Creativity. Collaboration. Communication.   Once upon a time you’d be taught reading, writing and arithmetic which was helpful but not enough… especially when it came to entering the workforce!   Today we need to learn differently and we need to know more in order to achieve in life and as leaders at work. The 4 C’s are a framework to broaden your mind, help you solve problems, learn more and articulate what you know and don’t know.   Asking great questions to broaden your mind. Listening to different perspectives. Recognising when you are at your most creative and identifying the power of collaboration (with who and for what) can set you up for big success.   Jac added a 5th C… coaching! And Ral added a 6th C… Chardonnay! Whatever helps you critically think, be more creative, collaborate and communicate, we think is worthy of being included. Use secret code "keepers" at https://wildduckcreekestate.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

At any given moment you are in control of how the story ends. Life is 10% of what happens to you, and 90% of how you respond to it. It was a beautiful day and then it could have gone to sh*t… but I didn’t let it. Because we all have a choice… a choice about our attitude.   Perspective is everything and so is a good memory! Ral reminds us of the FISH training program from the 90’s and 2000’s which had 4 philosophies for creating positivity - and she remembered all of them!   In this episode, we reveal how Rhonda from the FBI had to choose her attitude – it was a switchboard moment, why sulking doesn’t work (especially in marriage!) and justification of your bad behaviour is not okay so self check because everyone has the power to choose their attitude.   Enjoy Keepers! Use secret code "keepers" at https://wildduckcreekestate.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Learn the art of questions to gain a career advantage.   Do you ask (enough) questions?  Most of us don’t and it’s holding us back. We need to ask more and better questions so we can deepen our knowledge, challenge beliefs, uncover new opportunities and be considered a curious and intelligent leader.   In this episode, Jac reveals the key to asking great questions and she shares a story about her and Jimmy Barnes… Ral comes up with a genius invention (who wants to invest??) which could be a game changer for more women speaking up and asking questions!   Enjoy Keepers! Jac’s 25 Great Questions Cheat Sheet https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Yr4iK8jRihsBxZeYGAVL86KfEIe8y8j/view?usp=sharing Use secret code "keepers" at https://wildduckcreekestate.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Would you go to the opening of a wound?? If so, maybe you have FOMO! Do you experience the Fear of Missing Out…Or maybe you embrace the Joy of Missing Out?   Which ever one it is, you can learn from both these acronyms born out of social media. Jac did some research and learned there are 2 processes to FOMO, both are a bit sad… so it’s good to be aware when you get FOMO, and then make a decision based on what really drives  you.   They say comparison is the thief of joy. And even Genius’s like Ral can get FOMO – listen in to hear when this happened and how this experience has made her likely to embrace JOMO in the future.   Enjoy Keepers! Use secret code "keepers" at https://wildduckcreekestate.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Imagine if someone came up to you and gave you the title GENIUS. And you had to just own it. You would be more reluctant to self censor, you would be more confident to speak up and act, you would demand more from others and yourself. You would dare more, learn more and commit more. SIGN US UP! Listen in to really understand the true meaning of the word Genius. It has nothing to do with academia or intellect... Thank you Romans! The genius lives in all of us so we tell you how to unlock your inner genius – it happened to Ral at Harvard, it happened to Sid the Sloth in Ice Age… and it can happen to YOU.     Maybe you need to write yourself a letter to fear…   Enjoy Keepers! Use secret code "KEEPERS" at https://wildduckcreekestate.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown