Samantha Vidler leads with quiet strength and decades of wisdom. With over 30 years at PwC, she’s built deep relationships across Queensland’s business community and carved out a career rooted in purpose, people, and calm leadership. In this episode, Sam shares the lessons she’s learned across three decades — from navigating complexity to staying grounded in what really matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 30, 2025•30 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Anthony Seibold knows high-pressure leadership. As Head Coach of the Manly Sea Eagles, he’s led some of the NRL’s biggest teams, including the Melbourne Storm, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Brisbane Broncos, and Queensland’s State of Origin. Beyond the field, he’s a sought-after speaker on leadership, resilience, and building high-performance teams. His journey hasn’t been without challenges, but his ability to adapt, lead, and come back stronger is what makes him such a fascinating guest. See omnystu...
Mar 17, 2025•32 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Self-made multi-millionaire and one time Australia's highest-paid female CEO, Maxine Horne’s story is truly one of grit, determination and passion. The iconic story of Fone Zone and VITA group proves what can happen when you truly believe in yourself and never give up. She’s also now one of the famous sharks on the new series of Shark Tank and this episode is jam packed full of amazing tips and insights from one of the country’s most successful business minds. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Mar 03, 2025•38 min•Season 4Ep. 6
It’s not often you meet someone who decides in their early 20’s that I’m going to be the Chief Editor of one of Australia’s biggest newspapers. But here he is. Chris Jones, a talented journalist and now the masthead of one of Australia’s leading newspapers. He bravely opens up about the parts of his leadership he knows he still struggles with and shares his unwavering passion for using his talent and medium to influence for good. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 24, 2025•33 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Get your pen and paper ready. This is one of those episodes brimming with hot tips! From his days at Essendon football club, to the CEO of the Gold Coast Suns and now the CEO of Grand Prix Australia, Travis Auld knows a thing or two about what it takes to lead from the top in times of good and bad. His unique approach to leaning into anything uncomfortable is nothing short of inspiring and his hands on approach to listening and leadership defines him as one of Australia’s most inspiring CEO’s. S...
Feb 18, 2025•37 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Antonia is without a doubt what you would call a pocket rocket. She packs a punch when it comes to energy, passion, hard work, achievement but more importantly is just one of those leaders who understands her role to inspire. From humble beginnings Antonia vulnerably shares her career journey, her challenges and life lessons to remind us all that when you believe in what you do, anything is possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 10, 2025•35 min•Season 4Ep. 3
As a former Olympian to now the CEO of Swimming Australia, Rob is an icon in Australian Sports. From navigating a global stage at 18 to traversing the English channel he knows a thing or two about what it takes to push yourself to achieve your goals and bounce back from life’s adversities. He believes passion is the secret ingredient to pushing through challenges and his story is not one to miss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 27, 2025•29 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Matt probably shouldn’t be here to tell his tale. But the fact that he is is an extraordinary example when a person chooses to take control of their life. Matt bravely shares his story that navigates the world of addiction, crime, mental health, and homelessness. But it also shines a light on what can happen when just one person believes in you. How your life can transform and how you can achieve success in love, life, and your career no matter how challenging your life has been. He’s full of lo...
Jan 20, 2025•39 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In this special episode I get to sit down and chat with the man himself, Sammy Thaiday. Broncos Legend, State of Origin and Australia NRL rep, TV & Radio entertainer and one of my long-time friends. In this open and candid interview Sammy puts it all on the table. From his early challenges with his identity, navigating success at an early age and having to figure it all out post the end of his professional sports career. He’s absolutely the funny man we know and love, but he’s also a passion...
Sep 24, 2024•44 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Michael Schneider truly is one of Australia’s most humble CEO’s. He’s down to earth, passionate, a man of the people and you would absolutely find him more comfortable in his Bunnings “Reds” than behind a corporate desk. In this episode Michael vulnerably shares his love for the iconic Aussie brand and the experiences that shaped his drive and determination to reach the top. He knows who he is, and what matters in life and isn’t afraid to have the tough conversations….even if he doesn’t like doi...
Sep 08, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 7
As a Brisbane girl, this was a very special episode. JC, along with two high school friends started their journey as Powderfinger as high school students from Brisbane. Their careers spanned 21 years and changed the landscape for rock music at the time, particularly for the Brisbane music scene. JC has continued his music journey, behind the scenes opening both the Triffid and Fortitude Valley music Hall. His story is one of resilience, hard work and an unwavering belief that keeping calm and po...
Sep 01, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Julie McLellan is as close as you’ll get to a born leader. Facing challenges and change from an early age, she got comfortable with the uncomfortable, and wasn’t afraid of the responsibility that comes with creating the kind of culture (and world) she wanted to live in. It’s something she continues to work on today, and her ability to ‘tell it like it is’ is both enlightening, and incredibly refreshing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 25, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Lorie Argus has unknowingly been a champion for females in senior leadership roles her whole life. From her early career at Virgin as one of the first female senior leaders, to now being only 1 of 2 female CEO’s of Australian airports she continues to prove that being authentically yourself, being aware and honest of your shortcomings and never believing your better than anyone else are all powerful ingredients for any leader. She’s funny, humble and incredibly real about the challenges that com...
Aug 11, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 4
“So much of what I do in business I learnt in sport” Understanding the power of elite sporting teams and applying it to your professional career is a recipe for success. No one knows this better than Karen Brown. As a pharmacy owner, pharmacist, business owner and entrepreneur, she credits much of her success to understanding the power of team sports. Karen bravely explores her journey from the Firebirds to pharmacy and, like any good athlete, opens up about her own areas for growth. See omnystu...
Aug 05, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Anthony Ryan knows how to tell a story. And that’s because he spends a huge amount of his time, connecting, supporting and fundraising for those less privileged. From a career that started as a Brisbane based teacher, to CEO of multiple national non for-profit organisations, he is now bringing his extraordinary empathetic and authentic leadership style to the role of CEO of Brisbane Economic Development Agency. Anthony shares openly his deep passion for the homeless in our community and the effe...
Jul 28, 2024•37 min•Season 3Ep. 1
If you ever wondered how Chris Hemsworth gets so buff… then the name Da Rulk needs to be mentioned! Functional training expert, certified strength and conditioning coach, Centr fit coach and larger than life personality Da Rulk has a never-ending supply of energy and then some. Join me as he shares the personal challenges that pushes him to show up every day at his best and his hot tips on pushing through the tough days to love the good ones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 21, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 2
James Chin-Moody has made a career of turning models on their head. With his brilliant, yet humble, engineering mindset, James approaches everything with curiosity - even self-evaluation - and isn't afraid to ask the big questions. James shares his tips for building a culture where purpose becomes an unconscious thing, and why at Sendle, if the answer's not 'Hell Yeah!', it's no. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 01, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Whilst she's achieved success in every traditional sense, Amelia's path to the top is entirely her own. As a woman in working in finance, she realised even in her early twenties that the odds weren't stacked in her favour, and wasn't afraid to face biases and challenge convention. In every role, Amelia has made People her number one focus, using shared values as her guide. From creating safe zones as a leader, to keeping yourself grounded, Amelia's unique view of the world will inspire you to br...
Mar 25, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 7
He’s funny, passionate and completely ok with admitting his emotional intelligence was non-existent in his 20’s and 30’s. Declan shares with us with deep honesty the journey he has gone on as an entrepreneur and the challenges that has come with along the way. Now finding his sweet spot between passion and experience he’s ready to open the door on how vulnerability has changed the game and how giving up, no matter what the odds was, and will never be an option. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Mar 18, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Fondly known as the “pad lady” Rochelle Courtenay is Share the Dignity’s founder and Managing Director. Rochelle founded the charity in March of 2015 in response to the thousands of homeless women in Australia going without basic sanitary items. Join us on a powerful discussion with Rochelle, on how a passion to make a difference has grown into an Australian loved charity, responsible for distributing over 4.5 million period products to those in need. She’s witty, emotional and a powerhouse of a...
Mar 11, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 5
With his quintessential talent for speaking with brutal, (and beautiful), honesty and vulnerability, CEO Paul Scurrah takes us through some of the most challenging moments in his life, from coping with a career-ending injury as a young AFL player, through to winning and losing his dream job as CEO of Australia's favourite airline. This is one Brave journey and real-life testament to the power of resilience that you can't miss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 04, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Brace yourself to hear from one of TV’s most iconic women. Producer, Director, Speaker and Author – she has done it all. From global reality tv shows to gracing the red carpet. Here is one pocket rocket that has all the tricks of the trade when it comes to being unapologetically yourself and showing up Brave every day! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 26, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Lucas talks about the incredible journey of two 20 year old boys in creating the world’s first free mobile laundry service for people experiencing homelessness. The highs and lows, not conforming to expectations and staying true to who you are – all part of this Brave leadership story See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 19, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Brett talks about his wild ride of leading Virgin Blue, notes on napkins and tough chats with Richard Branson. This is what happens when BRAVE Leaders aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 12, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Brave Leadership happens in that moment when you’re willing to own that you don’t know it all. When you dig deep and find that inner strength to be yourself and show up exactly as you are, without any guarantee of the outcome. Join us this series as we speak to some of Australia’s bravest CEO’s who share their stories of being authentic, vulnerable and unapologetically Brave. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 05, 2024•1 min
Today’s question is – ‘Why does my company always think cupcakes or a coffee machine will solve all our problems? Is this really what it takes to create a great culture?’ Contact us @emjoy on LinkedIn or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 24, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Todays question is - ' We seem to live in a world of hiding behind screens, but I feel like some things need to be delivered in person. Why are people sp avoidant of calling first in order to soften the tone of a difficult email?' Contact us @emjoy on LinkedIn or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 17, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Todays question is - ' I’m a working Mum and I have 2 kids with plenty to juggle, honestly sometimes I feel like I’m failing on all fronts. How do I manage this?' Contact us @emjoy on LinkedIn or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 10, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Todays question is - 'It’s hilarious, I’m being forced to come into the office but it requires 2 hours commuting time added onto my day. How is this productive or a benefit to me?' Contact us @emjoy on LinkedIn or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 03, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Todays question is - 'I know vulnerability is trending but do I really need to hear about my boss’s miserable dating life all of the time?' Contact us @emjoy on LinkedIn or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 27, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 6
