Legends Unleashed is a podcast where hosts Ronan Wolfe and Jessica Beamheart explore the origins, folklore, and cultural significance of legendary creatures from around the world. Each episode combines engaging discussion with captivating stories to bring these myths to life.
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Arete is a Greek word that essentially means “the fulfilment of one’s full potential”. Or as the famous Greek author Homer wrote, “where heroes gather to realise their full potential”. The Arete podcast is designed to showcase the careers of leading CEOs, Chairs and other successful senior leaders. Rather than a formal interview, this is a relaxed “fireside chat” style conversation, where Richard Triggs talks to the guest about their careers, key achievements, lessons learned along the way, ...
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The People Leaders Podcast is a resource for managers and business leaders creating high performing teams. Join leadership and team development experts Jan and Michelle Terkelsen each week and explore both subjects from every angle.Through practical tips, valuable insights, and compelling interviews with leadership experts around the world, you’ll learn how to bring out the best in your staff and how to give your best as a leader.We cover issues such as workplace communication, understanding ...
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The Breathing Edge with Shane and Angelina Saunders Podcast
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Life is better when you breathe! Welcome to The Breathing Edge, the podcast where we share tips, techniques, bio-hacks and interviews to help you achieve peak performance in all areas of your life.If you truly want to get the edge in life, you can find it right here at the breathing edge.
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In this chilling episode of Legends Unleashed, hosts Ronan Wolfe and Jessica Beamheart descend into the shadowy abyss to uncover the terrifying truths behind the Monsters of the Deep. From the ancient Hebrew Leviathan, a beast of cosmic chaos and divine confrontation, to the Norse sailors’ nightmare — the colossal Kraken, and finally, to the writhi…
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208 - Mark Billsborough - Managing Director - Bennett + Bennett
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35:16In this episode, I sit down with Mark, the Managing Director of Bennett + Bennett. We discuss his experiences growing up in Brisbane, his journey in the land surveying industry, and his rise through the ranks at Bennett and Bennett. Mark shares insights on the company’s history, their involvement in major projects like Snowy Hydro and Gold Coast Li…
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How to Find and Win Your Next Leadership Role With Richard Triggs
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44:42Regardless of where you are on your leadership journey, this epsiode is guaranteed to help you progress your leadership journey and, importantly, set yourself up to win "your ideal role with your employer of choice." I had a fascinating chat with Richard Triggs, the founder and CEO of Arete Executive, an executive search and recruitment company bas…
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In this episode, I explore five key indicators that suggest your team may benefit from an MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) workshop. Learn how communication breakdowns, lack of team cohesion, low motivation and engagement, constant decision-making conflicts, and unresolved workplace tension could be holding your team back. Discover practical tips…
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Unlocking Leadership Potential: Simple Hacks for Busy Professionals
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8:26As leaders we’re often focussed on the big things and may overlook the simple actions that can make a big difference, so in this episode, I share simple and practical leadership strategies tailored for busy professionals. From learning the art of delegation to implementing the two-minute rule, making meetings more efficient, and using time-independ…
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207 - Nick Symonds - Architect - MAS - Architecture Studio
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28:17In this episode of the Arete Podcast, I welcome Nick Symonds, the director of MAS, a Brisbane-based architecture studio specialising in hotels, resorts, and multi-residential projects.Nick shares insights into his company's focus, the transition from an established firm to starting his own business during COVID, and the strategic decisions that pav…
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Why Leaders Should Create a Support Network
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17:39A support network is one of the most powerful tools in any leader’s arsenal—but it’s often overlooked. It’s important to note that a support network is very different from a general “network” and worlds apart from “networking,” which often brings to mind uncomfortable events full of professionals hunting for their next client or opportunity. Instea…
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Key Takeaways from 2024: Insights on Self-Leadership and Personal Growth
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11:48I’ve put together a short wrap-up video of 2024 where you can learn valuable insights about self-leadership and personal growth to help you end the year on a high note… Explore important questions like 'Who do I need to be?' in various interactions and how changing behaviors and habits can impact your life. Discover the significance of setting an e…
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Why Being Vulnerable Makes You a Better Leader
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17:50In this episode, we explore the critical role of vulnerability in effective leadership. Drawing on studies from Harvard Business Review and the Academy of Management Journal, we highlight how vulnerability can enhance trust, collaboration, and bottom-line results. Through real-world stories and experiences, we discuss the transformation that occurs…
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Combating Workplace Stress with Vedic Meditation: An Interview with Brett Jarman
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29:17Workplace stress, resilience, psychological safety… These are all buzzwords that have gained increasing attention in recent years. And rightly so. We spend a huge proportion of our time at the workplace, so it’s critical that we do our best to keep stress to a minimum. But who is actually responsible for this? Our guest on the podcast this week say…
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Your Personality Has the Biggest Impact on How You Lead
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15:56As a leader it can be tempting to point to team members as being responsible for team performance issues. Sometimes this is the case, but more often than not, we see a failure on the part of the leader to take different personality styles and preferences into account. This is actually the primary job of a leader, and what sets leadership responsibi…
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Transforming Feedback into Powerful Learning Opportunities
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22:04In this episode, we explore the surprising and somewhat disturbing statistic that only one in four employees find feedback helpful for their performance. We discuss the importance of transforming feedback into powerful learning opportunities for both personal and professional growth. We highlight the role of trust, the need for a habit of inviting …
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Fractional Leadership: Flexibility and Expertise with Lauren Patel
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24:49In this episode of the People Leaders Podcast, we explore the realm of fractional consulting with our guest Lauren Wambold Patel. Lauren, a former Boston Consulting Group consultant and now founder and CEO of Keenan Reid Strategies, shares insights into how fractional consulting is reshaping the industry. We dive into the benefits for both consulta…
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Maximising Leadership Effectiveness Through Wellbeing with Anna Eliatamby
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28:32In this episode, we explore the critical role of well-being in leadership with Anna Eliatamby, a clinical psychologist and workplace well-being expert. Anna shares insights on the foundational importance of self-care for leaders, highlighting how neglecting personal well-being can lead to destructive habits and toxic behaviours. She introduces key …
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Team Building Activities That ACTUALLY Work (2024)
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20:39In this podcast, we address common queries about team building, providing practical examples and sharing insights from research on high-performing teams. We outline several team-building activities with specific focuses such as learning, collaboration, fun, connection, trust, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and goal setting. Activities includ…
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Workplace Resilience: Practical Tips and Strategies
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18:41In this episode, we delve into the topic of workplace and professional resilience and what it means to effectively respond and adapt to adversity. We discuss a multi-faceted approach to resilience through mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional lenses. We share practical strategies, including the importance of self-talk, changing perspectives, p…
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Mastering Feedback and Difficult Conversations with Dr. Phill Krins
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34:29In this episode, I am excited to welcome Dr. Phill Krins, an expert in workplace psychology, coaching, and facilitation. We delve into the significance of feedback and managing difficult conversations, especially for new and emerging leaders. Dr. Krins shares his vast experience, touching on the importance of feedback for growth, role clarity, and …
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The Art of Managing Up: Crucial Questions for Your Manager
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14:46In this episode, we discuss the importance of managing up and making the most out of your relationship with your manager during one-on-one meetings. We explore various questions to ask, such as understanding your manager's key priorities, communication preferences, and ways to build trust. Additionally, we dive into stakeholder management, conflict…
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Stress Relief and Mental Clarity: Forest Bathing with David Roland
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25:54In this episode, I interview David Roland, a psychologist, writer, presenter, and certified forest bathing guide. We discuss David's extensive background, including his studies in clinical psychology focusing on performance anxiety, and his transition to nature connection and forest bathing. David shares his personal experiences with forest bathing…
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The Biggest Mistakes New Managers Make and How to Avoid Them
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18:01Anyone new to a management position is bound to make mistakes. Some of these mistakes will be unique to a particular position, and may even be unavoidable. But many mistakes that first-time managers make are pretty common, and can be avoided. In this episode we discuss the most common first-time manager mistakes we’ve seen in the past 25 plus years…
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Stepping Up from Individual Contributor to New Manager/Leader
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15:01Making the transition from individual contributor to manager is about more than just taking on more responsibilities. It literally requires a shift in how you think about your work, the people you work with, and yourself. In this episode, we lay out eight paradigm shifts that are essential for you to perform at your best and to bring out the best i…
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The Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) has been our favourite personality profiling tool since we first became accredited facilitators more than 20 years ago. Other profiling tools have come and gone as ‘flavour of the month’ over the years, many of which are simplified versions of the MBTI, but the MBTI itself is the tool we are most often asked t…
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The Power of the Change Curve with John Fisher
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49:42For many years now, we’ve been using the Change Curve model, created by John Fisher, a constructivist, psychologist, and coach. It’s a powerful tool for helping people navigate the different stages of organisational change. We were thrilled to be able to speak with John directly on the podcast and to discuss the application of the Change Curve in l…
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206 - Matthew Dowd - Co-Founder - Keystone Training Group
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46:23Growing any business takes skill, but growing one through strategic acquisitions takes a special kind of skill.It’s a skill that comes naturally to Matthew Dowd, CEO of Perth-based Keystone Training Group. Matthew joined me on the Arete Podcast, sharing details of the journey the growing Registered Training Organisation (RTO) has had so far.Keyston…
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Growing a Nationwide Business: Ian Perkins' Journey with Lawlab
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13:42In 2014 we began working with Ian Perkins, CEO of lawlab, which, at the time, was a small and growing conveyancing firm. We’ve worked with him every year since, and have helped him expand the business to 50 staff nationwide. Ian was kind enough to jump on a call with me to discuss their growth, and the role People Leaders has had in building his te…
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Elevating Team Engagement and Performance for Small to Medium Businesses
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18:57Our focus for this year for our content is going to be small and medium sized organisations (SMEs), specifically, how to create high-performing teams. We're also creating programs that cater for SMEs. Watch this space for details... There is a very different dynamic for small and medium businesses than there is with larger organisations, particular…
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205 - Darren Godwell - Chief Executive Officer - i2i Global
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47:13205 - Darren Godwell - Chief Executive Officer - i2i Global by Richard TriggsBy Richard Triggs
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204 - David Smith - Chair & CEO - Ceres Tag Ltd
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39:53204 - David Smith - Chair & CEO - Ceres Tag Ltd by Richard TriggsBy Richard Triggs
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Aligning Health for Optimal Performance and Wellbeing with Jo Formosa
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25:41Have you ever wondered why we often do things that we know aren't good for our health? Today’s episode with Jo Formosa, a natural medicine specialist, will definitely pique your interest. A seasoned expert in Ayurveda, accupuncture, Chinese medicine, remedial massage, and Neuro Strategies, Jo takes us on her captivating journey into natural medicin…
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Navigating High-Stakes Leadership: Stress Management Techniques and Building Effective Teams with Nicole Monteforte
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34:30Do you ever feel the weight of achievement becoming just too heavy? Are you losing yourself in the race towards success? In our latest episode, we had the privilege of picking the brain of Nicole Monteforte, a seasoned leader and CEO, who has successfully navigated the high-pressure terrain of managing teams in the thousands and has lived to tell t…
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Today’s topic of choice is one we have found people leaders really struggle with, and can really open up so many opportunities for them: delegation. In coaching or workshops, we often hear managers say, "Yes, but I'm so busy, surely I can't push any more work down on to the people that report to me." Our answer is simply, “Ask, you might be surpris…
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203 - Mark Burgess - CEO & Managing Director - Quickstep Holdings
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31:36The sky's the limit when it comes to aerospace, and ASX-listed Quickstep taking that literally. I spoke with Mark Burgess, MD and CEO, about the stellar growth the company has had in recent years, growing from a staff of 12 to 265 just on one manufacturing site alone.The company has diversified from being primarily focused on the international mili…
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It’s always interesting chatting with other professionals in our field and this discussion with Amos Szeps is no different. I learned some new turns of phrase that I know I’ll be using more in the future. Phrases such as: Empathy with edge; Disagree quickly but not personally; Choose meaningful problems and more. With 20 years of experience in lead…
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Jenna Holloway - Releasing Limiting Beliefs to Unleash Leadership Potential
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31:49Leaders often have good intentions and great ideas, even great visions, for themselves but often they don’t succeed in bringing those intentions to fruition. This is not exclusive to leaders of course, but the result of a leader falling short of their potential, is that their team can often be affected as well. In this interview, with Jenna Hollowa…
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Journaling to Develop Your Leadership Skills
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18:38One of the qualities that separates leaders from managers is self awareness. A manager with low levels of self awareness is unlikely to bring out the best in themselves, let alone their team. Whereas a leader with high levels of self awareness, is going to naturally develop the skills needed to bring out the best in the people working with them. Th…
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We’re always looking for new ways to provide resources to leaders and are excited to share with you that the People Leaders Toolkit app is now live. Available on Apple and Android (and usable on desktop computers also), the toolkit is designed as a hip-pocket resource to help leaders with the challenges they face on a daily basis. We’ve got five to…
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How to Identify and Support Potential Leaders in Your Team
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15:21One of the biggest mistakes we see in the leadership field is promoting someone above their natural level of leadership. For example, someone who is an outstanding performer on your sales team, might not necessarily excel as a sales manager. Yet many organisations promote based on technical performance rather than their people leadership potential.…
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202 - Andrew Penfold AM - Executive Director - Australian Indigenous Education Foundation
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40:06When you can contribute to improving the education and prospects of young people, you can sleep at night knowing that your work is worthwhile. This interview gives us a brief, behind-the-scenes look at the work of an organisation that’s doing fantastic work and changing lives at the point where it’s most critical. It’s a testament to what can happe…
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New and emerging leaders are usually given the short straw when it comes to leadership development and training. They’re often thrust into a role based on technical achievement and/or attitude and aren’t given much in the way of training in people leadership. This is a huge mistake, because these are the people on the front line, the interface betw…
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Team-Based Planning for New and Emerging Leaders
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34:01New leaders have a tough job. Not only do they have the technical aspects of their role to master, but they also have to master the craft of leading people. One of the biggest mistakes we see organisations make when promoting someone from an operational to a leadership role, is that they don’t give them sufficient training in planning. They are so …
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Lyndal Hughes - Building Purpose-Driven Organisations
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29:00Purpose-driven organisations are more than just ‘nice places to work.’ They also tend to have higher market share and grow three times faster than organisations that are not purpose-driven. In this podcast Jan had a lively discussion with Lyndal Hughes, Managing Director of Q5 Australia, a consultancy that helps organisations ‘make change stick.’ L…
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For leaders, setting personal and professional goals is common practice, especially at the beginning of the year, but, regrettably, not everyone gets to tick them off as done by the end of the year. There are two reasons for this: 1) because they don’t do a thorough review of the prior year before setting the goals, and 2) they get caught up in cre…
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201 Peter Glodic - Executive Chairman - Omnii
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36:16Omnii is a collaboration between some of the most talented minds in the safety and fire protection industry. Listen in as Peter shares the story of the birth of the business and their rise to having a team of 56 people across the east coast of Australia, and with affiliates in the US, Canada, Chile and the UKUseful LinksOmnii website: omnii.com.au/…
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Integrating People, Processes and Technology With Hardik Parekh and Adrian
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35:01Hardik Parekh, CEO and founder of Searce, believes that the potential of people, processes and technology working together has the ability to change the world. He is passionate about working with people who share this belief, and who have a desire to make work and life better. In this conversation, Hardik and Adrian Chu, country manager of Australi…
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200 Douglas Dart - Director - GCI Group Australia
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29:23Engineering workshops have come a long way in the past 30 years. With the advent of computer-aided design (CAD), laser cutting and CNC folding, much of what used to be noisy and dirty work is now done by machines that wouldn’t look out of place in a hospital.My guest on the podcast this week is Douglas Dart, Director of GCI Group, a fabrication bus…
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Dr John Demartini on Leadership, Motivation and the Science Behind Distraction
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38:29Leadership is grounded in understanding human behaviour, and few people understand human behaviour quite like the tireless Dr John Demartini. With 40 books under his belt and another ten on the way, Dr Demartini has studied human behaviour through the lens of almost all the great philosophers and teachers to come up with a contemporary approach tha…
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199 Nick Bamford - Managing Director - SRO Technology
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29:43While most industries have embraced digital innovations over the past 30 years or so, few people probably appreciate the enthusiasm with which the energy and resources sector have done so in that time.With infrastructure downtime costing hundreds of thousands of dollars per hour, and optimisations returning millions of dollars in bottom-line profit…
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198 Patricia Reid and Lee Knight - Chair and Director - Kookaburra Kids
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42:28Open discussion about mental health issues has lost a lot of the stigma it used to have in years gone by. But one aspect of mental health that we don’t hear a lot about is the impact on children growing up with parents struggling with mental health issues, diagnosed or otherwise.Luckily we have organisations such as Kookaburra Kids to cater for the…
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197 Patrick Nolan - CEO & Artistic Director - Opera Queensland
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49:44Opera Queensland website: www.oq.com.au/Patrick Nolan on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/patrickjgnolan/Richard Triggs LinkedIn: au.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggsArete Executive website: www.areteexecutive.com.auRichard's book on Amazon: areteexecutive.com.au/free-book/By Richard Triggs
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196 Phil Shipley - Director and Co-Founder - CompliantERP
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34:03While advances in technology should theoretically make things simpler, the reality is that it actually makes things more complex.Luckily though, we've got people like Phil Shipley who can make sense of out of complexity.Phil and his wife own two businesses, CompliantERP and Cerpass Software, specialising in IT and SAP security and compliance busine…
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