Preparing teams for AI and uncertainty - with psychological safety

Are your people excited about AI, or quietly anxious about what it means for their jobs? And how psychologically safe is your workplace culture when it comes to dealing with this uncertainty?  On this week’s episode, we explore how leaders can help teams navigate rapid change without losing trust …

How to avoid greenwashing. Plus: building a people-first workplace culture

What is “greenwashing” - and how can businesses avoid it? And what does it take to build a future-ready, people-first workplace culture? In this episode, Elio D’Amato, founder of EnviroInvest, explains what greenwashing is, why it matters, and why regulators are cracking down. He outlines the risks…

Entrepreneurship, unpacked - and the power of advisory boards

Entrepreneurship today demands more than hustle; it requires humanity, clarity and better support. In this week’s episode, entrepreneurial futurist Andrew Griffiths shares the qualities that underpin long-term success - from resilience and curiosity to embracing what makes you uniquely human in an …

Why bigger isn't always better. Plus: polishing your LinkedIn presence

Bigger and louder doesn’t always mean better - in business or on LinkedIn. In this week’sepisode, two experts share their insights around focusing on quality over noise. First up, LinkedIn trainer Karen Tisdell explains how business leaders can build credibility and real relationships with a strong…

Why empathy and energy are leadership superpowers

Burnout isn’t a badge of honour - and empathy isn’t a “soft” skill. In this week’s episode, two innovative business thinkers explore strategies for avoiding exhaustion while cultivating meaningful connections that elevate both personal and professional performance. First, Tim Jack Adams, founder o…

When culture turns “cult-like”; plus three customer loyalty tips

Is your workplace culture empowering people or quietly silencing them - and could poor experiences be driving customers away faster than you realise? In this week’s episode, leadership expert Marnie Brokenshire, cofounder of Uncapped Potential, unpacks the growing risk of culture slipping into “cul…

Transforming teams with EQ. Plus, Darius Pfitzner's career story

What really drives success in today’s workplace - and are we focusing on the wrong things? In this episode, Professor Darius Pfitzner, Academic Dean at the Australian Institute of Business, shares lessons from his extraordinary career journey, from Navy aircraft engineer to leading business academi…

AI skills training and The Small Business Charter

Australia’s small business landscape is being reshaped by some major forces right now – including the need for AI training, and a proposed new Small Business Charter. We explore both in this week’s episode. First up, Freshworks Australia’s Vice President, Andrew Phillips, talks us through the widen…

Intergenerational tensions and tackling tax debt

There are two major forces shaping how businesses operate right now: intergenerational pressures, and hefty tax debts. In this week’s episode, leadership expert Marnie Brokenshire explains why managing five generations in one workplace is pushing managers to their limits - and why employees in thei…

Fixing founder tensions and deepening customer trust

Strong partnerships and loyal customers are both essential to business success – and this week’s episode explores how to bolster both. Greg Nicolle, Group Manager of Client Success at Thryv Australia, explains why retention often outperforms acquisition – and he shares six clever, underused follow-…