We want to provide inspiration and practical tips for leaders who believe that future success requires equal emphasis on growth and employee mental health. We want to explore how we ensure that the right culture is fostered. Ultimately we would like to grow a community of caring leaders that can show that this approach is a win win in business. Good for people and good for growth and profits.
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Melissa Reynolds is the CEO of State Trustees. Her extensive leadership in financial services and utilities is driven by a passion for client-focused transformation and inclusive, high-performing teams. With a career spanning AGL, NAB, Westpac, and more, Melissa shares valuable insights on leading with empathy and purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Award-winning speaker and author Amanda Stevens shares how valuing employees is key to delivering exceptional customer experiences, drawing on powerful examples from her book Radical Customer Obsession. From her leadership insights with Richard Branson to her personal journey of resilience, Amanda reveals how curiosity, care, and culture can drive meaningful business transformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
David Barnett, was the CEO of Pearson Asia Pacific for over 20 years and is current chair of several e-learning initiatives. He reflects on his journey transforming education from textbooks to digital learning and the defining question that reshaped his leadership. David shares heartfelt stories about building a culture of care, the lessons he's learned from his son with learning difficulties, and how music continues to connect him to empathy and human-centred leadership. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Michael McQueen is currently ranked 12th among the world’s top futurists. He is a globally renowned speaker, futurist, and author of Mindstuck: Mastering the Art of Changing Minds. Michael joins us for a powerful conversation on self-leadership, personal loss, and the influence of his father’s legacy. We also dive into the societal impact of AI and explore why Australia ranks as the least optimistic country about its future, according to recent research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Melissa Dinwiddie, is a Juilliard-trained dancer turned creativity coach who helps teams at companies like Google and Salesforce unlock innovation through play, experimentation, and imperfection. Drawing from her rich background as an artist, jazz musician, and improviser, Melissa shares how embracing creativity can transform leadership and collaboration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pam Buchannan, former Managing Director at NASDAQ, spent nearly 15 years working with leaders like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Despite her success, she realised true fulfillment required more than physical and mental health—it called for what she now calls Soul Health, connected to spirit and life force. As founder of Quantum Sense, she now helps high-achievers find deeper meaning and purpose beyond material success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Richard Boele, Chief Purpose Officer at KPMG, has an incredible journey shaped by purpose. At 21, he found himself in Tibet during a brutal crackdown, igniting his lifelong commitment to human rights. Richard stepped into his current role, helping individuals and teams connect their personal purpose to organizational impact. Richard’s passion shines through as he talks about KPMG’s “Purpose Weeks” and the power of aligning personal, team, and company purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Gemma Sisia is the Founder of St. Jude’s School in Tanzania which she founded over 20 years ago with just three students. She has now grown the school to 1,500 students. And What Gemma has built is just quite extraordinary. Gemma has practices in place for continual improvement. Gemma fosters a culture of respect, responsibility, honesty, and kindness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Damien Mu is the CEO of AIA Insurance, one of Australia’s leading life insurers with over 2,000 employees. Damien’s journey is one of resilience and determination. His leadership is deeply rooted in purpose and care. Not just for his team and customers, but for the broader Australian community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wayne Turmel was a pioneer in long-distance and virtual leadership over 18 years ago —long before remote work became the norm. Wayne has dedicated his career to mastering effective communication in virtual environments. Wayne has worked with Fortune 500 companies worldwide, and leadership legend Marshall Goldsmith calls him "one of the most unique voices in leadership today." Wayne brings a lot of wisdom to the table. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Todd Harper AM, CEO of Cancer Council, Victoria, shares valuable ideas with his leadership team in which they decided to prioritise three core values: kindness, connection, and gratitude. This initiative encouraged everyone in the organisation to embrace these values in their own unique ways, fostering a culture of support and positivity throughout our community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Christy Pretzinger, the CEO of WG Content, a company that creates specialized content for the healthcare industry in the U.S., puts emphasis on kindness as a fundamental value of her organisation, which fits perfectly with the theme of The Caring CEO Podcast. She shares some practical ways that she and her team incorporate this value into their daily, weekly, and biannual routines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr. John Demartini, a world-leading human behavioral specialist, author, and global educator, has lived an extraordinary life aboard a ship, traveling the world and delivering programs to tens of thousands of people, both in person and remotely. For 37 years, Dr. Demartini has diligently maintained a gratitude journal, showcasing the transformative power of this practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Passionate about building mental fitness and helping us navigate life's challenges, James Wright, CEO of Havas Creative Group Australia and the Chair of Gus Worland's Gotcha for Life Foundation, encourages all of us to build our mental fitness so we can better cope with life's ups and downs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sandra Martinez's lifelong connection with Nestle began at the age of seven, when she met a man from the company who sparked her passion to work for them, and this encounter shaped her journey and led her to become the CEO of Nestle Oceania. Sandra's diverse career started in her native Ecuador and took her to various countries around the world. Now, her international experiences have shaped her leadership approach and contributed to her success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Chris Cummings, the Group CEO of Wellbeing at Work, firmly believes that wellbeing goes beyond wellness initiatives. It involves a fundamental rethinking of work, leadership, and culture. Chris and his team are passionate about encouraging organisations to prioritise wellbeing as a strategic initiative — focusing on community, connection, and knowledge. Chris and his team at Wellbeing at Work have been delivering trusted and independent content from global experts. Their aim is to empower client...
Amanda Cattermole is the CEO of Australian Digital Health Agency. She believes that a safe workplace is key in allowing our people to thrive and feel valued. A place that truly cares is fueled by passion and commitment. For Amanda, it's essential to view most things as fixable. Reflecting on her own experiences, she found that the moments that initially felt overwhelming were often retrievable in some way. She shares how this has worked for her in the past, and reflects on the value of a positiv...
Tareef Jafferi is the CEO and Founder of Happily.ai, an organisation that has created a platform to provide real time feedback for managers and employees to learn how to work better together. Tareef discusses his evolving perspective on care, emphasising the importance of allowing individuals to express their true selves and offering support rather than trying to solve every problem. He also underlines the importance of creating psychological safety in nurturing a genuinely caring work environme...
Dr. Martin McNamara takes a very structured approach to building a culture of care across their not-for-profit organisation focussed on using evidence to develop policies to improve health and wellbeing. A recent engagement survey shows they are on the right track with 86% of staff saying they know what they need to do to be successful in their role and 91% say they are proud to work for the Institute. Martin believes that these high scores come from active listening and encouraging all to share...
Kylie Green is the Managing Director APAC for Reward Gateway, who provide technology for organisations to embed a reward and recognition culture. Kylie gives us many examples of how small recognition and rewards lift motivation and productivity. She highlights the findings from the Workplace Engagement Index for 2024, revealing that a staggering 83% of employees feel more motivated and productive when they have a caring manager. It's a testament to the undeniable connection between empathy and e...
Robert Jurcec, Co-founder and CEO, OneKloudX, was kicked out of home when he was 18. He made his way out of this crisis through education, and now celebrates every success and encourages a recognition culture where people describe Robert as kind, thoughtful, and supportive. Now committed to building a culture of trust and wellbeing, Robert attributes his success to asking lots of questions to understand people’s individuality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jason Van Schie, Founder and Managing Director of FlourishDX, which uses technology to measure and assess the psychological health and safety of organisations, is passionate about providing practical tools and information for leadership to better understand this topic and is also the co-host of the Psych Health and Safety Podcast. We had a wide-ranging discussion about the new laws that make psychological health and safety just as important as physical. We delve into Jason’s valuable insights on...
Stephen Moir, Founder and CEO of The Moir Group, a recruitment organisation specialising in senior leaders in finance, emphasises that beyond technical finance skills, the ability to exert influence across the company is crucial. Passionate about the environment, Stephen and his wife Carolyn founded the ‘Professionals Advocating for Climate Action’ network dedicated to practical actions. Stephen believes that work significantly shapes our lives, and a satisfying job is essential for a good life....
Olivia Carr, Founder and CEO of Shhh Silk, a global brand that sells silk pillow cases in 50+ countries, shares her remarkable journey, including a marketing coup involving Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner. Despite a very challenging childhood and lacking tertiary qualifications, she built a successful multi-million-dollar business. In her new book "Self-Made." Olivia has now created a blueprint that has helped hundreds of women to develop and build their own businesses. Olivia's resilience and i...
Lucas Patchett, the CEO of Orange Sky, co-founded this charity that is dedicated to a simple service, which provides an opportunity for Australians doing it tough to connect through regular laundry and shower services. Although still in his 20’s, Lucas has achieved more in life than many 60 year olds. As you will hear – it hasn’t always been easy – and they have needed lots of resilience to try – fail – learn and grow. Lucas also outlines a simple thing we can all do when we encounter a homeless...
Darren Black, the CEO of SuperFriend, is an innovative and pragmatic leader who strives every day to create a culture of care. As a former Army Officer, UN Peacekeeper, and now sitting on the Board of Suicide Prevention Australia and The Australian Men’s Health Forum, he has worked with a number of NFP that have focused on improving the wellbeing of Australians, as he is passionate about improving mental health and suicide prevention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Victoria Butt, established the recruitment company Parity Consulting, in 2012 when she was just 29. She is passionate about hiring the best employees who also share Parity’s values. As an authentic leader who is prepared to be vulnerable and admit mistakes, she has championed rapidly growing work issues such as mental health and how the workplace can be more understanding and helpful to women going through menopause. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jon Owen, the CEO and Pastor of the Wayside Chapel in Sydney, is proud of their continuing mission of creating a community of no ‘us and them’. In his role as CEO, he leads a team of 110 employees and 800 volunteers. Jon is passionate about how the community can play a role in everyone having a better life. He cares deeply about the people he serves and is a passionate communicator. He is not afraid to take on big challenges. Jon has a great sense of humour and has a real spirit for service. His...
Charlotte Lockhart, is the Co-founder and MD of 4 Day Week Global, advocating for a productivity-focused, reduced-hour workplace.Charlotte is also a Board member of Oxford University's Wellbeing Research Centre and co-founder of the World Wellbeing Movement.Her company has helped oversee 4 Day Week trials in UK, US, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Charlotte gives us some fascinating insight into the findings of the trials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
Amy Edmondson, is a Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business school, a chair established to support the study of human interactions that lead to the creation of successful enterprises that contribute to the betterment of society. Her area of expertise is showing leaders how to increase team psychological safety which is a critical foundation of great teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
