Building Doors is a podcast about Inspiring Leaders who have created their own opportunities and are thought leaders, industry advocates and change makers in their field. This podcast gives you the resources, insights and steps to stop waiting for opportunities and start building your doors for success. Listen to this podcast to gain the resources, career tips and hands-on advice on how you can gain clarity and build doors in your own life and career.
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54. "Winning Hearts and Minds: Richard Austin's Blueprint for Transformative Leadership Across Industries
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In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, we dive into a transformative conversation with Richard Austin, CEO of Omni. Richard shares his journey across industries, from hospitality and insurance to construction, unpacking the values and principles that have guided him through each transition. He opens up about his approach to aligning with or…
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53. Unlocking Career Success: Lydia Gentle’s Blueprint for Values-Driven Leadership
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In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, we sit down with Lydia Gentle, a seasoned engineering professional who shares her journey of over 20 years in the industry. Discover the importance of aligning your career with personal values, the power of continuous learning, and how to navigate work-life balance. Lydia emphasises the significance of…
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52. From the Fast Lane to the Boardroom: Evan Black on Navigating Leadership Through Turbulent Times
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Evan Black is a business coach who brings over 30 years of senior management experience, spanning roles from Sales and Marketing to CEO and Managing Director in both privately owned and billion-dollar listed companies. He started a career in health working as a registered nurse and then later moved into race car driving. This holistic experience le…
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51. Angus Ferguson: From a Career in Soccer to Scaling and Selling a $25M Tech Start-Up
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In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, Lauren welcomes Angus Ferguson, who shares his intriguing journey from a humble upbringing in Echuca and soccer scholarship in Caulfield Grammar, to creating and selling a tech start-up for $25 million. Angus talks about the values instilled in him by his family, the pivotal experiences in playing socc…
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50. Building a Better Future: Productivity, Innovation, and Industry Insights with Andrew Chapman
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In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, host Lauren Karan speaks with Andrew Chapman, a prominent figure in the construction industry and the CEO of the Queensland Major Contractors Association (QMCA). Andrew addresses the significant productivity decline in the sector over the past decade, driven by shifts from private to public sector proj…
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49. Redefining Work-Life Balance: Vincent Williams’ Journey with Tungsten
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In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, host Lauren Karan sits down with Vincent Williams, founder of Tungsten, to explore actionable strategies for enhancing productivity. Vincent reveals how adopting a four-day work week has reshaped his company’s culture and efficiency. In this episode we dive into: Implementing a Four-Day Work Week: Disc…
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48. Mastering Leadership: No Bullsh!t Strategies with Martin Moore
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In this insightful episode of the Building Doors Podcast, host Lauren Karan is joined by Martin G. Moore, the former CEO of CS Energy, who transformed the company from struggling under massive debt to achieving a staggering compound annual growth rate of 125%. Marty’s journey is a testament to the power of effective leadership, strategic communicat…
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47. Leadership Mastery: Don Mackay’s Blueprint for Boardroom Success
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Don Mackay's career is a testament to exceptional leadership and strategic execution. As the current Chairman of Seymour Whyte Group, Don brings a wealth of knowledge and insight from his previous roles, including Managing Director of AACo and Rangers Valley, and Senior Executive at Elders. His tenure at these organizations underscores his ability …
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46. Win the Day: James Whittaker’s Secrets to Lasting Success in Life and Business
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James Whittaker is a three-time bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and host of the Win the Day with James Whittaker podcast. He has helped thousands of people in 20+ countries to Win the Day® every day, and he has personally coached Olympic gold medalists, billion-dollar CEOs, and Special Forces operators. His superpower is helping amb…
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45. Increasing Value to Drive Business Success with Daniel Mikus
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Daniel Mikus is the co-founder and co-CEO of road construction company MR Roads. Known for his innovative and proactive approach to solving business problems, Daniel spent 15 years in the asphalt industry before partnering with friend and former colleague James Rolph to launch Mikus-Rolph (MR) Roads in 2022. In 2023 Daniel’s company was awarded a G…
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44. Real Talk for Real Change - Improving Diversity in Engineering and Construction with Steph Alekna
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Stephanie Alekna is the Regional Construction Manager for Keller and has a wealth of experience in the civil contracting industry built over the past 10 years. With over a decade of experience in the construction industry, Steph's expertise spans various roles, particularly in the Foundation and Ground Engineering sectors across Australia. Through …
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43. Building Doors of Dignity: Empowering Women with "Share The Dignity" founder Rochelle Courtenay
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Rochelle is the Founder and Managing Director of Share the Dignity, a national charity founded in 2015 with the mission to ensure that everyone is afforded the dignity in life that so many of us take for granted. Share the Dignity brings dignity to those who menstruate who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, domestic violence, or poverty t…
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42. Unlocking Elite Performance and a Meaningful Life with Dr Jeff Spencer: The Secrets You Need to Know
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Dr. Jeff Spencer, a seasoned professional with a remarkable five-decade career, stands as a testament to the power of goal setting and achievement. From the age of 7, he set his sights on the 1972 Olympic Games, a goal he not only accomplished but excelled in by competing in two cycling events. Dr. Jeff Spencer is celebrated as a mentor to thought …
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41. Leading with Wellness: Mat Rigby's Journey to Cultivating a Thriving Work Culture
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Mathew Rigby is currently the Executive General Manager for Schlam, an award-winning Mining Equipment business gaining recognition for their culture driven with Mat’s leadership. Despite facing challenges such as an economic crisis, labour market shortages, and a global pandemic, the organisation has undergone tremendous transformation. Schlam has …
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40. Are we Ageist? How to supercharge and embrace the process with David Stewart
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David is the founder and face of AGEIST, a new media company and agency that champions the vitality, capabilities and influence of the modern 50+. He is a passionate champion and leading authority on the mindset and aspirations that drive this influential demographic. David is frequently called upon to share his expertise and insight at important v…
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39. Getting out on the good side of the bed in business with Kim Kerton
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Kim Kerton, aka Good Side of the Bed, is host, creator and producer of Unemployed & Afraid, a popular small business podcast for the brave self-employed with 100+ episodes, where she dives into the realities, practicalities and self-growth journey of starting a business from scratch - with the people doing it. She’s also a creative and commercially…
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38. Growth in business and leadership lessons with Michael Leighton
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Michael is the Chief Operating Officer for McKenzie Group Consulting, an industry leader in regulatory and compliance advisory services to the building industry, and part of the Bureau Veritas Group – a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services. With a Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management from Queensland Uni…
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37. Breaking Barriers, Building Doors: Dominique Gill's Trailblazing Construction Journey
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In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Dominique Gill, a trailblazer in the construction industry and a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion. From her early days in construction to founding Urban Core, the first female-led construction company in Australia, Dominique shares insights into her career, challenges faced by w…
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36. Supercharge Your Sales NOW! Dean Mannix Spills the Game-Changing Secrets for Success
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Dean is a salesman that happens to also be an international best-selling author, Doctoral Candidate, holds an Executive MBA from the AGSM, has a Law Degree - and along the way became a qualified yoga teacher. He’s delivered sales performance projects in over 25 countries for companies including Coca-Cola, Oracle, NewsCorp, Commbank, Accor, Goldman …
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35. Getting inspired about yourself and what you can achieve in life with Sara Harrup
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Sara Harrup is a visionary leader with a diverse career, from managing a homeless shelter to becoming a transformative CEO. Her journey showcases resilience and an unwavering commitment to helping others. Sara works with people and organisations to gain deep insights about who they are and how to reach their potential. She has held multiple board a…
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34. Why our life should be measured in moments and not possessions with Phillip Di Bella
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Phillip Di Bella is a Director at the Di Bella Group of Companies. Phil’s secret sauce is that he has the unique ability to visualise and commercialise what others may never see. He doesn’t just build businesses- he builds communities. Though initially known for the establishment of Di Bella Coffee, which became Australia’s largest speciality coffe…
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33. Overcoming Work Anxiety: Building Doors to a Calmer Career with Dr Jodi Richardson
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In this episode, we explore the complex realm of anxiety at work and how it impacts us as business owners and professionals. Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Jodi Richardson, Australia's leading expert in managing anxiety. Dr Jodi Richardson is an expert on anxiety having lived it and studied it. She has spent more than 25 years in t…
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32. Embrace the suck and get naked with William Branum
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William Branum, a distinguished Navy SEAL veteran with 26 years of service, has a remarkable career history. Throughout his extensive military journey, he specialized as a sniper instructor, leading teams in high-stakes missions from safeguarding interim Iraqi elected officials to executing direct action operations in Baghdad and Afghanistan. His e…
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31. Why we all need our own life plan and how to craft one with Shannah Kennedy
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Success is living the life you choose for yourself- Shannah Kennedy Shannah Kennedy is a leading business and life coach as well as a master strategist trusted by her clients across the spectrum of business, sport and entertainment. She challenges people to rethink their relationships to work, wellbeing and life and works to help you discover who y…
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30. How facing debilitating illness transformed the life and career of Karen Dwyer
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What if you were to step into the shower one day and your whole life changes before your eyes? How does silently suffering with a debilitating illness impact our life and careers? Here in the episode Karen shares with us her own journey from leaving a high-flying corporate career and struggling through a journey where she was faced with the heartbr…
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29. Brandon T Adams shares his own personal power of pushing forward and why we should never quit.
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Our brightest days are just beyond our darkest nights- Napolean Hill. Brandon T Adams owns an advisory and marketing agency with his business partner Kevin Harrington; an original shark from the hit TV show Shark Tank. Their company helps scale companies to 9 and 10 figures. They currently manage a portfolio of companies with a combined value of ov…
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28. The impact of alcohol on our wellbeing with Sarah Rusbatch
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I have done yoga classes that have ended with a glass of champagne. Alcohol is being so normalized in our society and yet it's super addictive. If you notice that you have come, fallen into a grey area drinking category, don't think that there's something wrong with you. Join us in this insightful episode of Building Doors where we sit down with Gr…
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27: How to reclaim your power, build resilience and achieve the impossible with Jenn Drummond
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In this episode of the Building Doors podcast we sit down with Jenn Drummond, a proud mother of seven children and world record holder for climbing the seven summits. Jen gives us an intimate insight into her incredible journey and shares how she reclaimed her power, built resilience and waved her own flag to achieve what most of us would deem an a…
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26. How a passion to "build stuff" delivered some of her greatest leadership lessons with Yasmine Edlin
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What if you wanted to build a career in construction as an Engineer but you were told you were not good enough at maths? What does it mean to be a female leader on a construction site leading some of the countries largest infrastructure projects? Join us in this inspiring episode of "Building Doors" as we dive into the career journey of Yasmin Edli…
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25. Embracing Curious Leadership and Data-Driven Decisions with Paula Edwards-Moffat
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Maybe that's the legacy that I want to leave is everyone on the planet loves themselves. 1% more believes in themselves a little bit more because we are all beautiful and amazing and awesome. We're all different, but I think we're all awesome in our own way. Paula Edwards- Moffatt Join us in this inspiring episode of "Building Doors" as we dive int…
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24. Advocating for Your Experience, Knowing Your Worth and Embracing Change with Kylie Sprott
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The most important one is to be willing to change course. Sometimes the best laid plans will get changed and it'll be through no fault of your own. Having the ability to remember that and don't get too stuck in only one way of getting to the end is important. Kylie Sprott Join us in this inspiring episode of "Building Doors" as we dive into the div…
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23. Finding passion in the problem you solve to grow an award winning business with Julie Castle
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I think when you have enough chesticles, as I call it, to go and start a business, you really have to back yourself. And I think even if people tell you you can't, you sort of go to bed at night thinking, "Have I gone crazy? But let's go for it. Julie Castle Join us in this inspiring episode of "Building Doors" as we dive into the incredible journe…
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22. From Homelessness to History-Making: The Unbreakable Journey of Marissa Williamson Pohlman
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We're not always going to feel amazing, but it is about always just self-reflecting and thinking about the 17-year-old girl that was down and out, homeless, couldn't afford to eat, who just always dreamed of being an Australian champion and having her own house and having an established family and a good coach. I have all those things now. Marissa …
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21. How to stand up and ask for what you want in business with #Bosslady Amanda Rose
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Don’t believe what people tell you when they’re trying to tell you who you are. Put your hand up and go for it and believe in yourself. Don’t listen to other people. It can be the worst thing you do. Amanda Rose. Launching a business is no easy task and in this episode we speak to Amanda Rose who is one of the experts in this area and the original …
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20. Reclaiming your inner voice with Tamika Smith
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Having recently received the prestigious title of 'Entrepreneur Woman of the Year' and being nominated as a finalist for the ‘Queenslander of the Year’ award, Founding Director of TSR Property Solutions, Tamika Smith, continues to defy norms in a traditionally male-dominated industry, shattering glass ceilings to prove that gender is not a limitati…
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19. Breaking down barriers in business with Nikki Berzin
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From firefighter through to founding and running a business as a mortgage broker- Nikki has always been about challenging the status quo. Refusing to stay in her lane or in careers that don’t fulfil her, Nikki has built a career on disrupting markets and following her true passion. Don’t tell Nikki it can’t be done without expecting her to show you…
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Imagine if your most challenging journey became a mission that would change the world... Penelope Twemlow made a huge life shift building a career after the Navy. While, publicly, Penelope did all she could to keep it together. Privately, she was fighting a battle that no one knew anything about. In a candid conversation with our host Lauren, Penel…
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17. Dr Margie Warrell on the power of living bravely, finding your courage and owning your own story
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Margie Warrell is the founder of Brave, a coaching and consulting firm dedicated to helping people live with courage. She is a renowned international speaker, author, leadership coach, and an active philanthropist. Margie has written several books, including Find Your Brave, and Stop Playing Safe. In this episode, Margie discusses how she was able …
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16. How Byron Dempsey turned passion into profit by harnessing social media to build his tribe
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Byron Dempsey is the founder of the Driven Young Podcast, a platform that helps educate and inspire the younger generation around entrepreneurship and practical life skills. Byron’s vision is to establish programs and communities worldwide, fostering environments where young people can engage and support one another. In this episode Byron: Shares h…
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15. The Business Doctor: Working with Values in Mind with Ian Davies
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Ian Davies is the founder of Shoreline Business Group. Shoreline creates tailored, effective, and proven management solutions to help business owners unlock wealth in their businesses. A financial expert with extensive experience in management accounting, treasury, compliance, and business development. He has held senior finance roles for 25 years …
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14. The Content Queen: How Lisa Bourke Built Her Own Doors, Led Remote Teams, and Overcame Grief and Imposter Syndrome to Build a Successful Content Marketing Agency
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Lisa Bourke is the founder of Content Hive, a top Aussie content marketing agency. With a muti-million dollar brand experience, she's the digital mastermind behind award-winning campaigns that rocked the nation. In this episode, Lisa shares her experience of building a successful business overcoming personal obstacles, dealing with grief and leadin…
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13. Translating Values Into Action: Key Insights On Building Extraordinary Teams With Trevor Hall
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Trevor Hall is an experienced executive in the infrastructure and construction industry, with over three decades of experience under his hard hat. He has led a wide range of projects in Australia, including roads, bridges, water facilities, rail, hospitals, correction facilities, tunnels, and energy projects. Trevor's passion for developing amazing…
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12. What Horses Can Teach Us About Leadership and Team Building With Jezey Wolf and Matt Wolf
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Jezey and Matt are the co-founders of the Wolf Pack Health and Wellness. They are dedicated to helping people reconnect with the earth, each other and themselves. The wellness ranch spread over 21 acres just west of Brisbane offers country escapes, NDIS respite stays, wellness events and private counselling and development. The ranch is a hub for p…
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11. Building a High Performing Team and Helping Them Achieve Their Goals With Loren Hickey
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Loren Hickey is the Pre-Contracts Manager for John Holland’s Infrastructure and Major Project Divisions. With degrees in Civil Engineering, Marketing and Public Relations, Loren has close to 15 years of experience in the construction industry and has recently commenced her Master of Construction Law at the University of Melbourne. She is the Deputy…
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10. Transform Your Leadership with Greg Layton: Insights on Personal Development, Shadow Self, and Building Opportunities as a CEO
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Greg Layton discusses the importance of pursuing personal development and the power of building a deeper understanding of one’s psyche for a world-class performance. Greg Layton is the founder of Chief Maker, host of the Inner Chief Podcast and an Executive Coach specialising in helping CEOs and Executive Teams lead turnarounds and transformation. …
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9. From race cars to bricks, how CEO Elizabeth McIntyre built the strategy, defined her credibility and came to deliver increased profits across diverse industries
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Elizabeth McIntyre is the current Group CEO for Think Brick Australia, the Concrete Masonry Association of Australia, and the Australian Roofing Tile Association. Elizabeth believes being a great leader requires having self belief in your ability to overcome challenges, taking risks and holding yourself accountable. She recalls how pursuing her int…
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8. The importance of self-awareness and defining your own version of success in business with Sacha Cornford
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Sacha Cornford is a Director and COO with over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry. She was an electrician before leaving full time work to focus on her family. When she returned to the workforce it was outside the construction industry, but chance brought her into sales and traffic management. Sacha explains the importance of self-aw…
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7. Advocating in the Construction Industry and inspiring change for the better with Alison Mirams
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Alison Mirams is an inspiring leader with a focus on diversity, inclusivity, and wellbeing at the workplace. Having worked in the construction industry for 25 years, Alison is on a mission to address the systemic issues in the industry to help attract and retain women. In this episode, Alison shares her experience advocating for a 5 day work week a…
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6. Leading diversity initiatives and being a changemaker for her industry - secrets on a successful leadership career with Cathy Sanders
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Cathy Sanders is a passionate advocate for career pathways with over fifteen years of experience in training and education. Recognised as a Fellow by the Australian Institute of Training and Development for her contribution and knowledge of the industry, Cathy is also a member of the Queensland Education and Mentoring Committee with the National As…
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5. Finding your purpose in business with Sonia McDonald
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Sonia McDonald is the founder of Leadership HQ and an award-winning author. Her books include titles like Leadership Attitude, Just Rocket, and First comes Courage. Sonia is also a regular contributor in the Australian HRD Magazine, Smart, Healthy Women, and Women's Business Media. Named as one of the ‘Top 250 Influential Women In The World’, as we…
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