Ep #32: Paul Bradbury of TBWA on branding/advertising markets; the peak of social media and campaigns that make a social difference

In this fascinating and wide-ranging discussion with branding and advertising guru, President and Regional CEO of TBWA, Paul Bradbury, we discuss recent developments in advertising markets and consumer trends. We use company examples such as Gatorade and Telstra to bring the branding process alive.…

Ep#31: Shane Watson; Why results can’t determine confidence; mental toughness and switching on/off, lessons learnt and The Winner’s Mindset

What has Shane Watson learnt on the cricket field that is applicable to business? A lot... and it is all in his new book, The Winner’s Mindset, released in January 2024. Yes there is some cricket talk on Ep#31 of the Good Investing Podcast, but the real focus is on what Shane has learnt over his ca…

Ep#31: Preview - Shane Watson; "The Winner's Mindset"

This is just a short preview of the upcoming episode of the Good Investing Podcast featuring star cricketer and all round good guy, Shane Watson. And believe it or not we don’t talk much about cricket… well there is some cricket talk… but the real focus is on Shane’s book “The Winners Mindset “, wh…

Episode #30: Mark Hutchinson, CEO of Fortescue Future Industries (FFI); the energy transition; leadership; and what he learnt from Jack Welch

Understanding who Mark Hutchinson is, goes a long way towards making an assessment on whether FFI will be successful in achieving its ambitious plans. Its plans of course are to become a green energy leader in transitioning away from fossil fuels, by first leading by example and operating its sites…

Ep #29: 15 questions you’ve always wanted to ask but haven’t

The financial services industry can be one of jargon, complexity and sometimes more than a little bit of bluff. In this exciting episode, Matt Nacard interviews Investment Director, Nathan Parkin, and asks him the 15 questions you have always wanted to ask, but haven’t wanted to or haven’t been abl…

Ep#28: The Sebastian Robertson Story

Sebastian Robertson recently stepped down from batyr - the organisation he founded 12 years ago. batyr is a preventative mental health charity which has reached over 355,000 young people through evidence-based programs. We talk about why and how Sebastian started batyr and what his plans are for th…

Ep#27: Underneath the Radar; six companies underneath or not on your radar

In this special edition, Nathan Parkin, Investment Director, Andrew Wilson, Portfolio Manager and Matt Nacard, CEO and Analyst take a detailed look at six companies that are underneath the radar of many investors. Listeners may never have heard of some of these companies, or perhaps the company may…

Ep#26: Tarun Gupta (Part B) – Not a housing shortage but an affordability problem; land lease; office, retail, industrial; the four pillars of sustainability; the hexagon of happiness

Following on from a very popular and insightful Part A, in Part B of the discussion we focus on the outlook for residential markets and discuss Australia’s housing shortage. Yes, that is an issue but the more pressing concern is housing affordability. We talk government policy and get Tarun’s view …

Ep#26: Tarun Gupta (Part A) – Setting Stockland’s strategic direction; accelerating development, reshaping the portfolio & the key to capital partnerships

It is a long way from organising Rowdy Rabbit shows in Centre Court at Charlestown Square shopping centre to the CEO’s office at Stockland. It is even further from northern India to an MBA in Newcastle and Adelaide. The Tarun Gupta story is one based on strong values and hard work. We could add to …

Ep#26 Preview: Tarun Gupta - Setting Stockland’s strategic direction; accelerating development, reshaping the portfolio & the key to capital partnerships; Not a housing shortage but an affordability problem

This is just a short preview of an upcoming two part edition of the good investing podcast with the CEO of Stockland, Tarun Gupta. In Part A of this discussion we focus on Tarun’s upbringing, his early working life as a chef in an Indian restaurant in Newcastle and his decision making process leadi…