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Why Mike Schneider spends so much time in Bunnings stores and why retail wasn’t his first career choice
Season 2 Episode 37
In this week's episode Mike Schneider, the Managing director of Bunnings Group, talks about his journey as an accidental retailer, having a consisten…
1 year, 5 months ago
Kyle Faulconer: Why coming out was a tipping point for this CEO, lessons from losing $30m and how to reset like a superhero
Season 2 Episode 36
In this week's episode, PepsiCo AU/NZ chief executive Kyle Faulconer talks about the valuable lessons learnt from a $30m mistake, how to energise sta…
1 year, 5 months ago
Cynthia Scott: The competition she 'hates' most, reframing the word 'no' and calling the police with Thierry Henry
Season 2 Episode 35
In this week's episode, Zip Co chief executive Cynthia Scott talks about her dislike of inter-departmental competition, how she overcame her fear of …
1 year, 5 months ago
Gary Smith: Dealing with betrayal, the Nelson Mandela effect and the secrets of slowing down
Season 2 Episode 34
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 c…
1 year, 6 months ago
Why Richard Evans gave up alcohol, the power of vulnerability and lessons from Harvard
Season 2 Episode 33
On this week’s episode, Australian Chamber Orchestra chief executive Richard Evans talks about his road to sobriety, reflects on the importance of be…
1 year, 6 months ago
Briony Scott: Embracing embarrassment, challenging the status quo and the illusionary nature of power
Season 2 Episode 32
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…
1 year, 6 months ago
Paul Zahra: Knowing when to quit a job, finding your superpower and starting the day at 4.30am
Season 2 Episode 31
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 ref…
1 year, 6 months ago
Didier Elzinga: Making the right career choice, preparing for difficult conversations and lessons from Star Wars
Season 2 Episode 30
This week Culture Amp CEO Didier Elzinga talks about the lessons he learned from Atlassian founders Mike Cannon-Brooks and Scott Farquhar, discusses …
1 year, 7 months ago
Sean Warner: How to pick trends, the allure of relatability and why there’s always a solution
Season 2 Episode 29
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,…
1 year, 7 months ago
Vicki Doyle: Rebuilding after tragedy, making the job your own and the futility of worry
Season 2 Episode 28
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…
1 year, 7 months ago