Episodes
In this week’s episode, Brighter Super CEO Kate Farrar shares insights on who gets the promotions in her organisation, reveals the part of her job that she dislikes the most and the surprising thing she does at 4am. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/25/24
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. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/18/24
Published 11/18/24
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". This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/11/24
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. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/04/24
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. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/28/24
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. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/21/24
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. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/14/24
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. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/07/24
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. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/30/24
On this week’s episode, the CEO of the Australian Retailers Association Paul Zahra divulges when he thinks the perfect time to leave a job is, he reflects on the importance of using one’s uniqueness as a source of strength and discusses how he gets up before 5am every day. This podcast is sponsored by Hyperion Asset Management See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/23/24
This week Culture Amp CEO Didier Elzinga talks about the lessons he learned from Atlassian founders Mike Cannon-Brooks and Scott Farquhar, discusses the concept of the Hero's Journey and how leaders can use narratives to communicate better with their staff, and he reveals how he prepares for difficult conversations. This podcast is sponsored by Hyperion Asset Management   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/16/24
On this week’s episode Sean Warner, the CEO of Universal Music Australia New Zealand, talks about the importance to staying close to cultural trends, draws comparisons between top recording artists and business leaders, and discusses his approach to solving problems. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/09/24
In this week's episode REST Super CEO Vicki Doyle talks about how the pivotal moment of her career coincided with a personal tragedy that upended her life; she reveals the advice that helped her take on the top job and why she doesn't worry so much. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/02/24
In this week’s episode independent federal member for Wentworth Allegra Spender opens up on how she got the job of a lifetime, discusses the importance of feedback and reveals how a tick bite resulted in her developing an unusual allergy. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/26/24
In this week’s episode, Publicis Groupe CEO of Australia and New Zealand Michael Rebelo talks about the power of being magnanimous in defeat, shares his productivity hacks to add value for clients and reveals his secrets to presenting successful business pitches. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/19/24
In this week’s episode Sharon Lewin, director of The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, talks about what she learnt about leading during a time of crisis and uncertainty following the tragedy of flight MH17, how those skills equipped her to lead through COVID-19 and the advice she would give her younger self. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/12/24
In this week's episode, Equity Trustees CEO Mick O'Brien talks about the value of older workers, his favourite interview questions and cycling against Olympic gold medalist Cadel Evans in Tasmania.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/05/24
In this week’s episode, CIO of Ausbil Paul Xiradis talks about his parents' influence on his work ethic and business acumen, how his love of gardening offers him an escape from financial markets and celebrating wins with a yearly bowling competition.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/22/24
In this week’s episode, King & Wood Mallesons chief executive Renae Lattey reveals her two favourite interview questions to vet potential candidates, talks about how ubiquitous impostor syndrome is among high performing individuals and she encourages others to consider self-care as a productivity tool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/15/24
In this week’s episode, CEO of Macquarie Telecom David Tudehope talks about the risk of leaving a safe banking job to pursue the world of entrepreneurship, the business lessons he’s learnt from Cleopatra and he discusses the accelerating pace of cybercrime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/08/24
In this week's episode Boston Consulting Group's ANZ managing partner Grant McCabe chats about why young people should worry less about the need to be successful, the three people he would like to invite to dinner and he shares his experience of working in Boston and how it changed him.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/01/24
In this week's episode, Who Gives A Crap CEO Simon Griffiths reveals the advice he was given that completely upended the way he employs staff, what happened when he sat on a toilet for 50 hours and why he sometimes needs to travel in disguise. This podcast is sponsored by ANZ Listen to 5-in-5 with ANZ on Spotify here Listen to 5-in-5 with ANZ on Apple here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/24/24
In this week’s episode, ubank CEO Philippa Watson talks about why leaders need to prioritise health and routine during the tough times, the importance of lateral moves and what she has learnt from Gen Z. This podcast is sponsored by ANZ Listen to 5-in-5 with ANZ on Spotify here Listen to 5-in-5 with ANZ on Apple here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/17/24
In this week's episode, Koda Capital CEO Paul Heath discusses why making change is so hard, why he hates dirty dishes in the office kitchen and how he carves out time for himself every morning. This podcast is sponsored by ANZ Listen to 5-in-5 with ANZ on Spotify here Listen to 5-in-5 with ANZ on Apple here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/10/24