From building businesses in Kiribati to serving his community through faith, Kanaan Ngutu’s journey shows what it means to lead with purpose. His story is one of grounded ambition, where entrepreneurship, service and belief all come together.

In this episode, Dominic de Moura McCarthy and Kanaan talk about the role of giving back in leadership, what it takes to start something from scratch in a small island economy and why true influence begins with community. Kanaan shares lessons from his work, his setbacks and the vision that keeps him moving forward.

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.

In this episode of Not Just Leadership, Dominic de Moura McCarthy explores the theme of purpose. What drives us, grounds us and gives meaning to the way we lead. Drawing on his own experience volunteering in Portugal, Dominic reflects on how purpose isn’t something we find once, but something we live through consistent action and service.

He unpacks how clarity of purpose helps us navigate change, stay aligned with our values and inspire others to do the same. Drawing on ideas from Simon Sinek’s Start With Why, this episode invites listeners to reconnect with their “why”, the deeper reason behind their goals and leadership journeys.

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.

In this episode of Not Just Leadership, Dominic de Moura McCarthy sits down with Lorenly Tahitala Matetau from Wallis and Futuna to talk about leadership, education and culture. Now studying in Australia through the Australia Awards program, Lorenly shares her journey of stepping beyond her island home, the challenges of adapting to a new environment and the lessons that have shaped her story.

This conversation explores how courage, persistence and connection have shaped her path, from growing up in a small Pacific community to representing Wallis and Futuna abroad. Lorenly also reflects on what leadership means to her and her village, the value of education and why giving back to her community remains at the heart of her journey.

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.