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Not Just Leadership

Not Just Leadership

by Dominic de Moura McCarthy

Entrepreneurship Self-Improvement

Season 1

Dylan Male – Not Just Leadership Podcast #21

Papua New Guinea has a way of changing people, and for Dr Dylan Male, it shaped the course of both his career and his leadership journey. In this episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy sits down with the Australian agricultural scientist and emerging leader to reflect on his first experiences in the Pacific, from Hawai'i to Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Tonga, and how those journeys transformed his perspective on community and leadership. Dylan shares how his time as a New Colombo Plan Scholar at the Papua New Guinea University of Technology in Lae deepened his connection to the region, the relationships that continue to shape his work, and why genuine people-to-people connections are at the heart of effective leadership. As a co-founder of the Pacific-Australia Youth Association (PAYA), he also reflects on the importance of building stronger ties between Australia and the Pacific through youth leadership and collaboration. 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.

Titus Stevens – Not Just Leadership Podcast #20

Growing up between Brazil and the United Kingdom, Titus Stevens learned early that leadership often means learning to navigate different worlds. In this episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy sits down with the Brazilian missionary, theologian and leader to explore how faith, culture and purpose have shaped his leadership journey. Titus reflects on his upbringing in a missionary family, his experience studying theology at Oral Roberts University and the lessons he learned from leading and building community among young people from around the world. Now serving as Missions Director for The Great Mission in Brazil and helping lead the Radicais Livres youth movement, which engages more than 60,000 young people globally, Titus shares his passion for raising up a generation marked by courage, conviction and service. 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.

Robbie Gaspar – Not Just Leadership Podcast #19

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 captures global attention, Dominic de Moura McCarthy sits down with Robbie Gaspar, Australia’s first professional footballer to play in Indonesia and the leading voice on Australia–Indonesia sports diplomacy. Robbie reflects on a 14-year professional football career spanning Australia, Europe and Asia, including eight years playing in Indonesia with Persib Bandung. Now working in sports diplomacy through FIFPro, Professional Footballers Australia, the Australia–Indonesia Institute and the Indonesia Institute, Robbie shares how football can build trust between countries, create opportunities for young people and support international relations across the Indo-Pacific. This World Cup 2026 episode explores leadership, culture, public diplomacy and the power of sport to unite people across borders. 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.

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.

Time – Not Just Leadership Podcast #13

Time influences how we work, lead and measure progress. In this episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership reflects on our relationship with time and the pressure to constantly move faster. Drawing on experiences across the Pacific, Dominic explores how slowing down sharpens perspective, restores clarity and helps leaders focus on intention rather than urgency or productivity alone. 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.

Eirububwin Tréannah Dabwido – Not Just Leadership Podcast #12

Nauru has twelve tribes, each with its own stories, identity and strength. In this twelfth episode, filmed live from Honiara, Solomon Islands, Eirububwin Tréannah Dabwido joins Dominic de Moura McCarthy from the Global Institute for Leadership to share her journey across Nauru and Australia, reflecting on the leadership lessons she’s learned along the way. Tréannah reflects on emotional discipline, health challenges and grounding leadership in faith and identity. The conversation explores what leadership looks like for young Nauruans today, balancing culture, responsibility and resilience. 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.

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