Time shapes every part of our lives, how we work, how we lead and how we make sense of the seasons we move through. In Episode 13, Dominic de Moura McCarthy reflects on our relationship with time: the pressure to maximise every hour, the fear of “wasting” months or years and the mindset that keeps us rushing from one milestone to the next.

Drawing on experiences across the Pacific, where time moves at a different pace, Dominic unpacks how slowing down can sharpen our perspective and restore clarity. He explores why managing our time isn’t just about productivity, but about intention, knowing what matters, what doesn’t and how to make space for growth.

Not Just Leadership is proudly presented by the Global Institute for Leadership. Each week we bring honest conversations and reflections from across the Pacific, Latin America and Australia, because leadership is more than a title, it’s a journey.

Nauru has twelve tribes, each with its own stories, identity and strength. In this twelfth episode, Eirububwin Tréannah Dabwido joins Dominic de Moura McCarthy to share her journey across Nauru and Australia, reflecting on the leadership lessons she’s learned along the way.

Tréannah speaks about the importance of grounding yourself, learning not to let emotions take control and navigating leadership through both personal and health challenges. From her experiences across Nauru and the Pacific, she reflects on the people and moments that shaped her confidence, resilience and faith.

This conversation explores what leadership looks like for young Nauruans today, balancing culture, identity and responsibility, and why emotional discipline is one of the most powerful tools a leader can develop.

Not Just Leadership is proudly presented by the Global Institute for Leadership. Each week we bring honest conversations and reflections from across the Pacific, Latin America and Australia, because leadership is more than a title, it’s a journey.

Victimisation is a mindset that can quietly shape how we see ourselves and the world around us. In this episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy unpacks how slipping into a victim mentality limits our leadership, our confidence and our ability to move forward. He reflects on the moments when blame, disappointment or unfairness can lock us in place, and what it looks like to break free from that cycle.

Through personal reflection and honest conversation, Dominic explores what it means to shift from “Why me?” to “What now?” and transform setbacks into growth. This episode challenges listeners to recognise when they’ve given away their agency, and how to take it back with humility, strength and hope.

Not Just Leadership is proudly presented by the Global Institute for Leadership. Each week we bring honest conversations and reflections from across the Pacific, Latin America and Australia, because leadership is more than a title, it’s a journey.