• Sally-Ann Williams: What not to do in a job interview, the key to making better decisions and leveraging self-awareness for success.
    Nov 18 2024

    In this week's episode, Sally-Ann Williams, CEO of Cicada Innovations, reveals her secret to making better decisions. She discusses how she thrives at times when there are no obvious answers and reveals a key don't in job interviews. Take it from her. She's been there.

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    19 mins
  • Paul Scurrah: From AFL to the boardroom, how to stand down 8000 people empathically and the secrets to avoiding distractions
    Nov 11 2024

    In this week's episode Paul Scurrah, CEO of Pacific National, talks about redefining success in times of crisis, the importance of balancing shareholder, customer and employee interests to avoid problems, and his secret to a productive day starts by building a "focus moat".

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    19 mins
  • Why Mike Schneider spends so much time in Bunnings stores and why retail wasn’t his first career choice
    Nov 4 2024

    In this week's episode Mike Schneider, the Managing director of Bunnings Group, talks about his journey as an accidental retailer, having a consistent and honest leadership style, his willingness to take risks but accepting when mistakes happen and putting things right.

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    19 mins
  • Kyle Faulconer: Why coming out was a tipping point for this CEO, lessons from losing $30m and how to reset like a superhero
    Oct 28 2024

    In this week's episode, PepsiCo AU/NZ chief executive Kyle Faulconer talks about the valuable lessons learnt from a $30m mistake, how to energise staff with superhero micro breaks, and the benefits of having a personal board of directors.

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    19 mins
  • Cynthia Scott: The competition she 'hates' most, reframing the word 'no' and calling the police with Thierry Henry
    Oct 21 2024

    In this week's episode, Zip Co chief executive Cynthia Scott talks about her dislike of inter-departmental competition, how she overcame her fear of the word 'no', and why she had to call the police when she brought the English Premiership League Trophy to Australia.

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    19 mins
  • Gary Smith: Dealing with betrayal, the Nelson Mandela effect and the secrets of slowing down
    Oct 14 2024

    In this week's episode, BioPak CEO Gary Smith discusses how a contract to provide the computers for Nelson Mandela's 1994 election supercharged his career, reveals how he bounced back from a betrayal by his former business partners, and offers his secrets for switching off from work.

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    19 mins
  • Why Richard Evans gave up alcohol, the power of vulnerability and lessons from Harvard
    Oct 7 2024

    On this week’s episode, Australian Chamber Orchestra chief executive Richard Evans talks about his road to sobriety, reflects on the importance of being honest and vulnerable with his staff and discusses how attending Harvard Business School reshaped his career.

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    19 mins
  • Briony Scott: Embracing embarrassment, challenging the status quo and the illusionary nature of power
    Sep 30 2024

    On this week’s episode, the principal of Wenona School Briony Scott interrogates why it’s more difficult for the adult brain to learn; emphasises the importance of cultivating your own voice; and discusses the best piece of career advice she was given.

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    19 mins