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....
Oct 14, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 34
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....
Oct 07, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 33
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....
Sep 30, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 32
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.
Sep 23, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 31
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....
Sep 16, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 30
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.
Sep 09, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 29
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.
Sep 02, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 28
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.
Aug 26, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 27
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.
Aug 19, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 26
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....
Aug 12, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 25
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.
Aug 05, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 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.
Jul 22, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 23
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.
Jul 15, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 22
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.
Jul 08, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 21
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.
Jul 01, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 20
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....
Jun 24, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 19
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....
Jun 17, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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....
Jun 10, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this week's episode, oOh!media CEO Cathy O'Connor discusses learning from failure, why she hires people from outside her industry and the advice she gives to young execs. This podcast is sponsored by LDV Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 03, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In this week's episode, Netwealth chief executive Matt Heine chats about the productivity hacks he’s using to claw back hours in his week, why being a ‘ideas fountain’ might be doing more harm than good and shares his dislike of long holidays. This podcast is sponsored by LDV Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this week’s episode, award-winning TV producer and founder of Matchbox Pictures Tony Ayres talks about how to be successful without being an "****hole", his love of a scam podcast and how to tell better stories by using the rule of three. This podcast is sponsored by LDV Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 20, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In this week's episode, Deloitte CEO Adam Powick talks about the importance of "thinking time", why it matters more how others perceive you than how you perceive yourself and where space travel will be in 100 years time. This podcast is sponsored by LDV Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 13, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this week’s episode, Oroton CEO Jenny Child chats about the problem-solving skills she developed at McKinsey, how working for charity supercharged her career and why she decided not to become a doctor. This podcast is sponsored by LDV Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 06, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this week's episode, Australia Post CEO Paul Graham chats about his unconventional climb to the top of the corporate ladder, how being curious has helped him get there, and what keeps him up at night. 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....
Apr 29, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In this week's episode, Rio Tinto CEO Kellie Parker talks about dealing with impostor syndrome, the need to keep learning and improving yourself, how she switches off and stays grounded, and how she seems to “have it all” – but actually, like everyone, she doesn’t. 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....
Apr 22, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this week's episode, celebrity chef Matt Moran chats about managing the high stress environment of a professional kitchen, the art of being nimble and why he would still work even on holidays. 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....
Apr 15, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this week's episode, Lendlease CEO Tony Lombardo discusses the importance of seizing every opportunity, emphasising that opportunities are finite. He also shares the story of his parents' migration to Australia and explores why Dave Grohl’s performance secrets can help in engaging a business audience. Warning: This episode contains some mentions of suicide. If you, or someone you know is distressed, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au. This podcast is sponsored by ANZ Listen to 5-...
Apr 08, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this week's episode, HESTA CEO Debby Blakey talks about her love of maths, why her 42 minute meeting hits the sweet spot and how to master the art of juggling. This podcast is sponsored by LDV Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 01, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this week's episode, Intrepid Travel CEO James Thornton chats about his absolute hatred of routines, why he doesn’t mind not being the smartest person in the room and the pay cut that made his career. This podcast is sponsored by LDV Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 25, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this week's episode M&C Saatchi boss Justin Graham chats about the role of creativity in business, his goal of competing on the reality TV show Survivor and why running towards a fire will lead to better outcomes. This podcast is sponsored by LDV Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 18, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 5
