Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Justin Smulison interviews Eamonn Cunningham about his career in risk management for a large shopping mall developer based in Australia and about his work as Founder and President of the RIMS Australasia Chapter. Eamonn shares experiences, philosophy, and practical career advice. He describes the natural diversity of Australia and how it is an advantage in risk management. Eamonn is passionate about the importance of relationships. He stresses that networking builds relationships. Eamonn recalls how he would convert risk management skeptics in the construction industry. He reveals a secret of breaking the glass ceiling into the room where big decisions are made and he stresses how critical it is to speak the language and jargon of your audience, especially when presenting to executives. Eamonn will be presented the Goodell Lifetime Achievement Award at RISKWORLD 2024. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:14] Public registration for RISKWORLD 2024 is now open. Explore infinite opportunities with RIMS from May 5th through May 8th, 2024, in San Diego, California. Register at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD. [:31] About today’s episode of RIMScast. My guest is RIMS 2024 Goodell Award Winner Eamonn Cunningham. You know him as the Founder and President of the RIMS Australasia Chapter. He had a wonderful career at Westfield and we’re going to talk all about it today. [1:01] As you know, RISKWORLD 2024 is coming up from May 5th through May 8th, 2024, in sunny San Diego, California. Registration is open at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD. Register today! There’s a link in this episode's show notes. [1:22] In Episode 276 of RIMScast we had opening keynote Peter Diamandis join us. Check out that episode for just a taste of what’s in store for RISKWORLD 2024. The full roster of keynotes has been announced! I’m so excited! We will be welcoming Academy Award-winning actress, director, and activist, Marlee Matlin! [1:46] For our industry keynote, we will be rejoined by Evan G. Greenberg, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chubb Limited and Chubb Group. That session will be sponsored by Chubb. Just announced, our closing keynote on May 8th will be Daymond G. John. You know him from Shark Tank. He’s also the Founder of FUBU. I’m a big fan! [2:10] I’m extremely excited about that closing keynote on May 8th! Experience all the energies of our keynotes at RISKWORLD! Register at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD. We want to see you there! [2:24] Named in honor of RIMS’s first president, the Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award pays tribute to an individual who has furthered the goals of the society and the risk management discipline through outstanding service and achievement. The RIMS 2024 Goodell Award recipient is Eamonn Cunningham. [2:44] Many of you know him directly or by reputation. He launched the RIMS Australasia Chapter and had a wonderful career at Westfield, which develops malls and commercial properties worldwide. There’s a wonderful feature about him and his work in the Awards edition of RIMS Risk Management Magazine. A link is in this episode’s show notes. [3:08] Justin and Eamonn have met but this is the first time they have connected in depth. Eamonn is a wonderful interviewee. He imparts a lot of wisdom in this interview for risk practitioners at all stages of their careers. After meeting him virtually or in person, you become a fan of Eamonn Cunningham. Listen for Happy Days references! [3:37] RIMS 2024 Harry Goodell Award winner Eamonn Cunningham, welcome to RIMScast! [4:11] Eamonn Cunningham will be receiving the Goodell Lifetime Achievement Award at RISKWORLD 2024. Eamonn says he is unbelievably honored to be receiving this very prestigious award! He has been told to limit a speech to two and a half minutes. He has his speech down to 2:29! [5:11] There’s a great article featu