Creative Success = Financial Balance with Flexible Budget Plans As a creative individual, dealing with irregular income can be daunting. In this episode of From "Creative Passion To Profit", titled "How Creatives Can Budget for Regular Income," I, Mahmood, tackle one of the biggest challenges faced by those in the arts and creative world—budgeting. Have you ever felt the high of being fully booked and having commissions flying off the shelves, only to be met with silence and income droughts the following month? You're not alone. But here's the good news: with a little planning, you can smooth out those financial ups and downs. In this episode, I'll share three simple steps to help you build a budgeting system that fits your lifestyle and supports your creative ambitions. You'll learn how to determine your essential baseline expenses, create a financial buffer for quiet months, and implement a flexible yet simple budgeting method that allows you to thrive creatively and financially. You'll also have some homework tasks... Timestamped Summary: [00:00:00] Introduction to challenges of budgeting with erratic income. [00:00:58] Step 1: Determine your baseline expenses. [00:02:12] Step 2: Build a financial buffer for quieter months. [00:03:46] Step 3: Apply a simple, discipline-based budget system. [00:04:58] Homework: Calculate baseline expenses and track income. Mentioned in this episode: Training Training Training Find out more about Budgetwhizz Find out more about Budgetwhizz Budgetwhizz…
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Professional Military Education in 30 minute sessions. Historic Battles study through current doctrine to gain lessons learned. Tactics, Strategy, Combined Arms, Military Leadership in a format for Unit PME programs. We study the great battles to draw the lessons on strategy, tactics and leadership. Get your lessons learned here rather than in AAR format.
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170. The Heart of Leadership: Guiding Your Private Org with Vision and Credibility
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13:28Effective leadership within private organizations on military bases demands more than authority—it requires influence, vision, and credibility. In this episode, we explore how leading volunteers differs from leading in the workplace, especially when faced with one-year cycles and peer-dominated environments. You’ll learn how to cast a compelling vi…
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169. Executing the Vision: Turning Alignment into Action
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11:23Many leaders succeed in defining a vision and building buy-in, but execution is where most initiatives falter. In this episode, we explore the art of turning vision into reality by breaking it into actionable steps, fostering accountability, and keeping teams aligned. Packed with practical strategies and real-world examples, this episode will help …
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167. Building Buy-In: The Heart of Alignment
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13:32Struggling to get your team on the same page? Alignment is the secret ingredient for building momentum and achieving success, but it requires trust, strategy, and intentionality. In this episode of The Military Sherpa Leadership Podcast, we dive into the art of building buy-in and creating alignment within your team. From navigating challenging per…
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166. Building Momentum: Why Vision Matters
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14:08Do you feel like your team is stuck in neutral as the new year begins? Starting strong isn't about resolutions—it's about creating a vision that inspires action. In this episode of The Military Sherpa Leadership Podcast, we explore why vision matters, how it unlocks brainpower and initiative, and the powerful impact it has on team productivity. Lea…
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124 - Leadership lessons from the Jungles of Vietnam with Gary McKay
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32:05This episode is the second of a two part interview with retired LTCOL Gary McKay, who was a Platoon Commander in Vietnam, in D Coy, 4 RAR. He fought in Op Ivanhoe at the battle of Nui Le, where he was wounded. For his awarded the Military Cross for his performance during the battle. He was later the Commanding Officer of 8/9 RAR between 1988 and 19…
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123 - Jungle Combat in Vietnam with Gary McKay
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24:42This episode is the first of a two part interview with retired LTCOL Gary McKay, who was a Platoon Commander in Vietnam, in D Coy, 4 RAR. He fought in Op Ivanhoe at the battle of Nui Le, where he was wounded. For his awarded the Military Cross for his performance during the battle. He was later the Commanding Officer of 8/9 RAR between 1988 and 199…
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165. Doing More with Less: Finding Your Leadership Sweet Spot
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23:19We’ve all heard it: Do more with less. But how do you manage that without letting your work-life balance fall apart? In this episode, we tackle the listener question, “How do we keep getting told to do more with less, and why are we surprised when work-life balance is askew?” We’ll break down five strategies for becoming more effective while protec…
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164. Part 2, How to Deal with a Horrible Boss Without Killing Them: Leadership Under Fire
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15:32We’ve all been there—stuck under a boss who doesn’t seem to see past your rank or give you the support you deserve. But in the military, you can’t pick your boss, and sometimes you have to make the best of a bad situation. In this episode, we’ll dive into four key strategies for navigating a difficult leadership dynamic: protecting your boss’s posi…
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122 - Japanese Lessons Learnt for Jungle Warfare
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27:04This episode continues our Kokoda Campaign Podcast series. This episode is Part 5 of our interview with Dr with Dr Adrian Threlfall, an expert in how the Australian Army learned to learn about combat in the jungles of Malaya, Singapore, Papua, New Guinea, and many other islands to the north of Australia. This episode looks at the introduction of th…
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163. How to Deal with a Horrible Boss Without Killing Them
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16:14We’ve all been there—working under a boss who seems more like a villain than a leader. In this episode, we tackle the tough topic of dealing with a horrible boss. Whether they’re micromanaging, inconsistent, or just plain toxic, a bad boss can make even the best job feel unbearable. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Join us as we explore practica…
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Special Episode: Launching a Legacy: Justice Tilsher’s Journey to Becoming a Young Entrepreneur
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13:48In this special episode, I sit down with my son, Justice Tilsher, a bestselling author and young entrepreneur, to talk about his new business and exciting podcast for aspiring writers. We dive into the world of young writers and explore how Justice is helping them finish and publish their first book. Join us for a heartfelt conversation about legac…
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162. Silent Firing: The Coward’s Shortcut in Leadership
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12:26In this episode, we dive into the concept of "Silent Firing"—the subtle yet damaging practice of quietly sidelining underperforming team members without clear communication or accountability. We'll explore how this passive approach not only demoralizes the individual but also undermines the entire team's performance and culture. Discover how to rec…
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121 - The Jungle Warfare Training Centre, Canungra
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120 - Preparing for Combat in the Jungle
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29:05This episode continues our Kokoda Campaign Podcast series. This episode looks at Jungle Warfare Doctrine Development, with Dr Adrian Threlfall, an expert in how the Australian Army learned to learn about combat in the jungles of Malaya, Singapore, Papua, New Guinea, and many other islands to the north of Australia. We look at how the soldiers prepa…
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161. Taking a Leadership Inventory
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10:51In leadership, the gap between theory and practice often marks the difference between success and failure. As we conclude our Basecamp series, this episode offers a deep dive into the strategies necessary to embody the qualities of effective leadership. Drawing on advanced leadership theories, such as Google's Project Oxygen and Gallup's research o…
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119 - Learning to learn: Jungle Warfare
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160. Leading Like Google: Key Traits from Project Oxygen (Part 2)
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12:14(Part 2) What does it take to be a leader worth following? In this episode, we’re breaking down Google’s Project Oxygen to uncover the top leadership traits that can transform any team. We’ll focus on the key behaviors that Google identified as essential: being a good coach, empowering teams, avoiding micromanagement, creating an inclusive team env…
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159. Leading Like Google: Key Traits from Project Oxygen (Part 1)
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24:03What does it take to be a leader worth following? In this episode, we’re breaking down Google’s Project Oxygen to uncover the top leadership traits that can transform any team. We’ll focus on the key behaviors that Google identified as essential: being a good coach, empowering teams, avoiding micromanagement, creating an inclusive team environment,…
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118 - Jungle Warfare Doctrine Development in the Australian Army
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29:43We return to the fetid jungles of New Guinea and our Kokoda Campaign Podcast series, looking at the 53rd Battalion and it's combat performance at Isurava. This episode is the start of a series looking at Jungle Warfare Doctrine Development, with Dr Adrian Threlfall, an expert in how the Australian Army learned to learn about combat in the jungles o…
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158. Recharge to Lead Better
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12:13In this episode, Mark Tilsher explores the critical role of rest and downtime in enhancing team performance and leadership effectiveness. Sharing personal anecdotes and backed by research, Mark delves into why rest is essential for leaders and their teams, how to incorporate intentional rest periods, and the benefits of play and downtime in fosteri…
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117 - Lessons learnt from Drone combat in Ukraine
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38:59This special episode is an interview with Sam Bendett from the Center for a New American Security and is an expert on UAS Combat between Ukraine and Russia. This interview covers the lessons learnt so far in the rapidly evolving UAS combat. We discuss how drone combat has evolved from the point of view of the Russian and Ukrainian forces, how it is…
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116 - Air Power during the Kokoda and Milne Bay Campaigns.
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34:31How did air power influence the Kokoda Campaign? We review the employment of air power and compare it with the Milne Bay operation, where Air Power's effect was described as 'decisive' by both MAJGEN Clowes and LTGEN Rowell. The episode picks up the story with the elevation of Les Jackson to CO of No 75 Squadron after the death of his brother, John…
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157. The Assertiveness Trap: Competence Over Noise
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13:24Episode Title: Description: In this episode, Mark Tilsher dives deep into the concept of assertiveness in leadership. Often mistaken for competence, assertiveness can either make or break your influence in a team setting. Mark shares personal anecdotes from his military career, backed by research and practical tips on how to harness the power of as…
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Join us for a special Fourth of July episode of the Military Sherpa Leadership Podcast as we celebrate Independence Day with a blend of history, reflection, and gratitude. In this episode, host Mark Tilsher takes us back to July 4th, 1776, spotlighting the inspiring story of John Adams and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Explore how…
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155. Gaining Influence: How Sydney Cox Uses Military Sherpa Tools to Transform Leadership on Base
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28:31In this episode of the Military Sherpa Leadership Podcast, we sit down with Sydney Cox, an Air Force Development Advisor who has gained significant influence on her base by effectively utilizing Military Sherpa Coaching tools. Sydney shares her journey, revealing the strategies she employed to gain traction and trust within organizations like Milit…
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115 - No. 75 Squadron Leadership at Port Moresby
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31:41What was RAAF Leadership like in No. 75 Squadron at Port Moresby. We look at the career and Leadership of Squadron Leader John Jackson, a great RAAF pilot who lead from the front. We look at the tactics that he developed to fight the more agile Japanese Zeroes and what was it that caused him to ignore his own tactics on the day that he was shot dow…
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114 - P40Es vs Zeroes - 75 Squadron and their 44 days at Port Moresby
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29:37How did the P-40E compare against the Japanese Zero? We look at how Australia was prepared for the war in the air over Port Moresby. How well were the pilots prepared and how well was the squadron bought up to operational standard? This is Part 16 of our series looking at the Kokoda Campaign, focusing on the combat performance of battalions on the …
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113 - 75 Squadron and the Kokoda Campaign
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34:26It was 900 days from the declaration of war against Germany in 1939 to the bombing of Darwin. When Darwin was bombed, there were no RAAF fighters to defend, and it was three weeks before Darwin was had fighter coverage (and they were US fighters). We look at how the RAAF was prepared for war, prepared for war for Japan and prepared to defend Austra…
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112 - Combined Arms on the Kokoda Track
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37:59This is Part 14 of our series looking at the Kokoda Campaign, focusing on the combat performance of battalions on the Kokoda Track and how the militia were prepared for combat at the tactical, operational and strategic level. This episode looks at how the Australians and the Japanese generated combined arms on the Kokoda Track. Check out the show n…
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111 - Friendly Fire on the Kokoda Track
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33:18This is Part 13 of our series looking at the Kokoda Campaign, focusing on the combat performance of the 53rd Battalion and how the militia were prepared for combat at the tactical, operational and strategic level. This episode looks at the tragic friendly fire incident that occured during the Battle of Isurava, where the 2/14th C Company attacked i…
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110 - The JIPOE / IPB for the Kokoda Track
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41:05This is Part 12 of our series looking at the Kokoda Campaign, focusing on the combat performance of the 53rd Battalion and how the militia were prepared for combat at the tactical, operational and strategic level. The Kokoda Campaign for the Japanese is a manifestation of the effects of the manourvrist approach. We then discuss MAJGEN Basil Morris …
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109 - Operational mistakes in the Kokoda Campaign
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32:06This is Part 11 of our series looking at the Kokoda Campaign, focusing on the combat performance of the 53rd Battalion and how the militia were prepared for combat at the tactical, operational and strategic level. This episode commences our assessment of the operational level, but before we start, we will look at the psychiatric cost of training an…
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