What's new in technology and how can your business stay ahead of the game? Moe Ali, Group Vice President of Gartner ANZ, talks to Duff about cyber-security, the importance of incorporating technology insights and information to the core of business management, and how to avoid, "The Trough of Disillusionment." Gartner is the world's leading information technology research and advisory company. They deliver the technology-related insight necessary for their clients to make the right decisions, ev...
Mar 27, 2018•31 min
What is a lobbyist? Who uses lobbyists? What value do lobbying firms add? Answering these questions with our host Duff Watkins is Matthew Hingerty, CEO & Managing Director at Barton Deakin. Matthew Hingerty is one of the most experienced political and industry figures working in government relations consulting in Australia. He leads Barton Deakin’s national government relations business and is responsible for all client quality assurance along with assisting Barton Deakin’s clients in the NS...
Jan 22, 2018•40 min
Did you know some of the research conducted in space makes our lives on Earth better? Interested in learning more? Join host Duff Watkins and our guest Robert M. Lightfoot Jr. on this episode of the How Business Really Works Podcast. Robert Lightfoot is NASA’s Acting Administrator, a role he added January 20 in addition to his permanent position for the last five years as NASA’s Associate Administrator, the agency's highest-ranking civil servant position. Robert Lightfoot is NASA’s Acting Admini...
Jan 07, 2018•34 min
Welcome to the last How Business Really Works episode of 2017. In this edition we will be listening to some of our past best discussions on self improvement. Our guests include Andre Alphonso, Sue Langley, Nathan Williams, Allan Parker and our hosts Dr Duff Watkins and Michael Schoettler. Andre Alphonso of The Ariel Group Australia discusses your personal presence and where specific techniques can be drawn from. Sue Langley of Langley Group speaks on developing positive leadership skills and how...
Dec 24, 2017•38 min
On this episode of our How Business Really Works Podcast, Michael Kelly joins host Duff Watkins to discuss what you have to do to be heard. Michael Kelly is the founder and the director of Kelly Speech Communication . His work focuses on helping his clients in three key areas: 1. Business pitch consulting 2. Executive personal communication consulting 3. Corporate communication consulting. Michael holds a Master of Science degree in Speech Pathology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He i...
Dec 11, 2017•32 min
Joining host Duff Watkins on this How Business Really Works episode is Mark Schenk, Managing Director, Anecdote International Pty Ltd . Mark left the Air Force in 1998 after a 20-year career as a logistics officer. His foray into the consulting world took a surprising twist when he stumbled across the incredible natural power of stories. This led to a major change of career to focus on discovering how organisations and leaders can tap into this power. Anecdote was formed in 2004. The company is ...
Nov 26, 2017•34 min•Ep. 77
Everybody wants better infrastructure. Have you wondered why this is such a hot topic? Joining our host Duff Watkins on this HBRW episode is Mark Moseley, Chief Operating Office, Global Infrastructure Hub. Launched by the G20 in 2014, the Global Infrastructure Hub has a mandate to grow the global pipeline of quality, bankable infrastructure projects. By facilitating knowledge sharing, highlighting reform opportunities and connecting the public and private sectors, our ambitious goal is to increa...
Nov 12, 2017•40 min
Every human being on earth was born with a preference for simplicity, businesses that recognise this benefit greatly. Joining our podcast host Michael Schoettler today is Ken Segall. Ken Segall worked closely with Steve Jobs for over 12 years as his ad agency creative director spanning NeXT and Apple. He led the creative team behind Apple’s famous Think Different campaign, and is responsible for that little “i” in the name of so many revolutionary Apple products. Ken is the New York Times bestse...
Oct 30, 2017•43 min
Did you know the things that naturally attracts and supports female participation in the work force in simpler than you may think? It isn't about a positive gender bias and it isn't simply about having a female GM, it comes down to not making assumptions and creating a progressive work environment. To hear more, listen in as Kirsten O'Doherty and Duff Watkins discuss all this and more. Kirsten O’Doherty is the General Manager of biopharmaceutical company, AbbVie, for Australia and New Zealand, w...
Oct 30, 2017•35 min•Ep. 74
How you make people feel is much more important than what you say or what you do. Our podcast guest today, Jeremy Carter, Chief Enthusiasm Officer, Rapport Leadership International joins Duff Watkins to discuss why you should take this into account. Rapport Leadership International has a thirty year track record of offering unique and challenging leadership programs which empower new leaders, executives and business owners with the confidence, self-esteem, and focus necessary to improve their pe...
Oct 01, 2017•51 min•Ep. 73
Is your office secure? Is it safe? Is your building, school, airport, jail, hotel secure? Smart technology is upgrading rapidly. Joining host Duff Watkins on this How Business Really Works podcast is Mark Dunn, General Manager of Honeywell Building Solutions, Australia/NZ. Listen in to learn how we've come a long way from the security guard and alarm systems and discover the five trends that are shaping smart security. Honeywell Building Solutions helps to ensure commercial buildings, airports, ...
Sep 17, 2017•36 min•Ep. 72
What's your message? Is your pitch turning prospects away? On this episode of AmCham's How Business Really Works podcast host Duff Watkins discusses why a great pitch or message is more important than ever with guest Nathan Williams. Nathan Williams holds a Master of Management from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management and presents regularly for industry groups, associations and CEO networks. Nathan’s workshops are practical and tactical, delivering easy to implement skills so participant...
Sep 03, 2017•30 min•Ep. 71
Nobody makes it through life without allies; whether it's business or politics, everybody needs them. On this episode of AmCham's How Business Really Works podcast host Duff Watkins discusses the US Australian alliance and what its going to be like for the next 75 years with guest Consul General, Valerie Fowler. Valerie Crites Fowler is a career member of the U.S. Senior Foreign Service , with the rank of Minister Counselor. From 2012-2015, she served in the Bureau of Public Affairs as Deputy As...
Aug 21, 2017•25 min•Ep. 70
Can a CEO be a scientist? Can a scientist be a CEO? Have you ever wondered what science knows about business? What do they contribute? A lot more than you are probably aware of! Joining us on our How Business Really works is Dr Larry Marshall, Chief Executive, CSIRO. Dr Larry Marshall is Chief Executive of CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst. For almost a century, CSIRO has translated excellent science into profound impact for the benefit of all Australians and the...
Aug 13, 2017•34 min•Ep. 69
Have you ever wanted to expand your business overseas? Wondering how you can even start? Find out on this AmCham podcast, where we hear from Bruno Mascart, the Managing Partner of Asia Pacific of Altios International. A leading global advisory firm focused on international expansion and cross-border investments, Alitos International aids companies expand and invest globally. Throughout the podcast, Bruno mentions how Altios gets to understand each company's strengths, weaknesses, goals, and inte...
Jul 30, 2017•27 min•Ep. 68
Wonder how the economy is affected by international trade? Questioning how the Trump administration will change trade policy? Find out on this AmCham "How Business Really Works" podcast. Guest Nate Olson discusses hard-hitting issues involving trade in the 21st century, trade under Trump, and changes to the TPP with host Duff Watkins. Nate Olson is currently at The Stimson Center , a nonpartisan policy research center attempting to find pragmatic solutions to threats to security and prosperity. ...
Jul 16, 2017•36 min•Ep. 67
Are you wondering how anthropology and business strategy can coincide? Listen in on this AmCham "How Business Really Works" podcast to gain insight on this powerful business tool with guest Douglas "DJ" Belton and host Duff Watkins. DJ works as a Senior Design Researcher for PwC Australia in the Experience Centre, conducting research to inform strategy, product and service development. Prior, DJ worked as the Organisational Anthropologist and Senior UX Consultant for PwC Australia, implementing ...
Jul 02, 2017•31 min•Ep. 66
Today you’ll learn why Australian veterans are taking over corporate Australia and could be one of the best hires you ever make! Discussing this with host Duff Watkins is Tom Moore, Managing Director and CEO, WithYouWithMe. WithYouWithMe is the brain child of Tom Moore, a veteran who has deep experience in the transition process. As Managing Director and CEO, Tom operates and runs the organisation’s mentoring product, oversees and advises the development of the software, is in charge of the comp...
Jun 18, 2017•22 min•Ep. 65
Joining our host Duff Watkins is guest Mike Iarossi, Managing Director, Redshift Consulting. Mike has a diverse background, which includes experience as a former member of the U.S. Special Operations, behavioural therapist, entrepreneur and as an innovation consultant; where he’s led engagements across multiple industries including manufacturing, logistics, financial services and telecommunications. Originally from the US, Mike completed his undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University o...
Jun 04, 2017•30 min•Ep. 64
Joining our host Duff Watkins today is guest Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. James Carouso. Mr. Carouso is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor. He arrived in Canberra in July 2016 as the Deputy Chief of Mission, and assumed the role of Chargé upon the departure of Ambassador John Berry in September 2016. This is Mr. Carouso’s second tour in Australia. As an economic officer based in Canberra in the early 2000s he was a member of the negotiating team for the Austral...
May 21, 2017•24 min•Ep. 63
Did you know that many infrastructure projects are completed late, over budget and unsuccessfully? So many that government and financial institutions expect and now plan for poor performance, but it doesn't have to be that way. Today you'll discover that there are no cheap ports. Building, operating and running a port is costly... but is it cost effective? You'll learn why technology is less important than you think when it comes to ports and you'll hear the six ways of successfully delivering a...
May 07, 2017•28 min•Ep. 62
On this episode of AmCham's 'How Business Really Works' podcast we discuss the high cost of low performance with our guest Mark Langley, President and CEO, Project Management Institute (PMI). You will learn how to drive change in your organisation that will increase efficiency, you'll hear how the trend to find champions in project management in organisations is literally saving millions and capturing value and you'll discover why the new legislation in the U.S. is a game changer on how projects...
Apr 23, 2017•25 min•Ep. 61
Are you aware of the importance and impact that ports have on your life? It's greater than you think! Joining us on this episode of AmCham's 'How Business Really Works' Podcast is Guillaume Lucci, Vice President and Director of Global Engineering at International Container Terminal Services, Inc. You'll learn how 90% of the world’s trade is seaborne, you'll hear how ports facilitate trade and you'll see how everything you do, eat, drink, wear and consume comes via a port. Thank you for your cont...
Apr 10, 2017•19 min•Ep. 60
Today we turn to politics, in particular, US politics. Joining us today for a special extended episode is Australia's 'go-to guy' for deciphering US politics Dr David Smith, Academic Director and Senior Lecturer in American Politics and Foreign Policy, United States Studies Centre. David Smith is jointly appointed between the US Studies Centre and the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Sydney. Smith has a PhD in political science from the University of Michigan and a BA...
Mar 26, 2017•54 min•Ep. 59
Negotiating, it’s something everyone does every day. Our guest today, Allan Parker, shares three little words that are the key to unlocking our potential in negotiating better while also having more productive conversations. Would, could, might. What could we do? What might we do? What would you do if there was something that you always wanted to do but have been frightened to do? Allan Parker is the Managing Director of Peak Performance Development Pty Ltd, a Sydney based consultancy company, o...
Mar 12, 2017•40 min•Ep. 58
On today's podcast you'll explore a roadmap for developing positive leaders underpinned by positive psychology, how leaders can become positive energizers and catalysts for organisational change and stratergies leaders can employ to create a positive culture and thriving performance in individuals, teams and the whole organisation with our host Michael Schoettler and his guest Sue Langley. Sue Langley is a speaker, master trainer, global business consultant, researcher and leading advisor on the...
Feb 26, 2017•33 min•Ep. 57
If you're interested in seeing why developing and implementing a disciplined, focused and energetic strategy for brands is the key to business success then this podcast is for you! Joining us on this podcast episode is Garry Browne AM, CEO and Managing Director, Stuart Alexander & Co. Garry has forged a career as an expert in transforming organisations that have lost their way through a combination of cultural change and innovative practices. Garry is a respected business and industry leader...
Feb 12, 2017•25 min•Ep. 56
Are you interested in learning dramatic techniques to influence, motivate and inspire others? Our podcast guest today, Andre Alphonso of The Ariel Group Australia will give you insights on where these techniques can be drawn from. Andre will let you know how you can bring out your best in high-stake interactions through personal presence and he will share with you the ability to make profound authentic connections with people. The Ariel Group is an international training firm and registered B Co...
Jan 29, 2017•35 min•Ep. 55
Welcome to the second part of our 2016 highlights. The episode brings sound advice from some of our previously recorded special guests. You'll hear from: Andy Vesey, Managing Director and CEO AGL Eneregy as he discusses the value businesses offer consumers and how it is evolving. Moe Ali, Group Vice President for Gartner Australia and New Zealand who gave an insightful analysis of the Gartner 2016 CEO Survey on what is means to be tech savvy. Gavin Fox-Smith, Managing Director at Johnson & J...
Jan 15, 2017•29 min•Ep. 54
In this Christmas Special Podcast we hear from Dr Duff Watkins, Steve Schmidt - Vice Chairman Public Affairs at Edelman, Former U.S. Ambassador to Australia Jeffrey Bleich, Matt Bai - National Political Columnist at Yahoo! News, Governor of Nevada, Brian Sandoval and Governor of Virginia, Terry McAuliffe. Thank you for your continued support of this podcast . Please continue to let us know how we can improve this service for you by sending an email to podcast@amcham.com.au....
Jan 01, 2017•32 min•Ep. 53
