Leading Conversations
Leading Conversations
Leading Conversations gives you a front row seat into how top executives influenced cultural change across some of Australia’s biggest brands. Each episode explores their leadership growth and commitment to supporting cultural transformation, a rewarding and at times, challenging journey.Social links:
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A prescription for peak performance with Colm Maguire & Mel Sykes-Bridge, TPGA
When Colm Maguire arrived at the Pharmacy Guild of Australia as COO, he realised the team culture wasn’t quite as described. Colm is a driven and loyal character with a long history of building successful team dynamics with the help of Leading Teams. So, it wasn’t long before he brought them into t…
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Don’t risk culture in a high-risk industry, with Matt O'Connell, Nacap
Matt O’Connell has been in the pipeline industry since 1986. As President of NACAP Australia, he understands all too well that it’s a high-risk industry, for people and the environment. So, when NACAP was taken over in 2013 by Qanta, it provided an opportunity for the business to not only explore …
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Forging great team culture in peace time with Tash Tobias, Brisbane City Council
Bringing private sector learnings into a government environment can be advantageous, especially if the person has a career's worth of customer-focused roles. Tash Tobias is just that kind of person, a leader who understands not just what customers need, but how to build teams that work well togethe…
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A ‘nice’ family business at peak performance with Mark Cooper & Mick Mann, Dahlsens
Family businesses can be great places to work, they’re often warm environments, with nice relationships between staff and with external stakeholders. But can ‘nice’ impact progress and performance? Dahlsens’ is a 150-year-old family business, in the building supplies space. But when General Manager…
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Bringing hope to company & community with Shaun Pearce, CEO, Ironbark
Transforming an organisation at the brink of collapse, to a flourishing resource, is no small feat. Brimming with financial and cultural challenges, Shaun Pearce’s capacity for connection, mentorship and drive saw him take over as CEO of Ironbark Aboriginal Corporation. Since then, he’s built an or…
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Purpose driven performance with Rebecca Ackland, SCA
For Rebecca Ackland, People & Culture Officer at Southern Cross Austereo, defining the core purpose of the business has been a game changer for the Australian media giant. It’s altered how staff communicate, the onboarding process, and how to motivate for high performance. Within five years at SCA,…
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A Roadmap for All Seasons with John Longmire, Sydney Swans
Head Coach, John Longmire has been pivotal to the evolution of AFL team, the Sydney Swans. From the beginning he understood the importance of player empowerment and honest conversations. He also knew that a framework or roadmap was required, not just to achieve success on the field, but as a guide …
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Accounting for culture with Di Marchment
Di Marchment was told by one of her first employers that she’d never make it. In 2023 Di is celebrating 30 years as owner of Dianne Marchment & Associates, an accounting firm based in country Victoria. Not only has Di made it in the industry, she’s excelled. It’s this determination that’s driven he…
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What's New for Leading Conversations, Season 3?
Welcome to Season 3 of the Leading Conversations podcast! Eight brand new business leaders; from an accounting firm in country Victoria, to one of Australia's largest media organisations, to an international eco contractor, they're all in discussion with their personal Leading Teams Facilitators, …
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Building a Legacy
When the patriarch of the family business passes unexpectedly, the impact can lead the business to fold. In the case of RD Jones Group, that’s what many looking in from the outside expected. But for Danielle and Luke Donaldson, the daughter and son in law of Richard Jones, the impact was seismic, …
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