Inner Chief Podcast

Our topic today is the silver bullet in your business - strategy on a page. For more info check out chiefmaker.com/198 Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: chiefmaker.com/scorecard This week, we’re going to be talking about the silver bullet story, and what you can do in order to change the game in your work. I’m going to share with you a story from one of my most important clients in the transformation he’s been leading. This is a true story and one that happened very recently, and it is one that really hits home on the importance of knowing the right moves to make as a leader. Stay epic, Greg

In this episode, our guest is Aiden Wollner, CEO of Away Digital Home, on Talent Density, Meditation For Busy People, And Embracing Technology.   chiefmaker.com/197   Want to accelerate your next promotion? Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card   We talk all about: The importance of honesty in business; Talent density and finding star employees; Meditation techniques for busy individuals; and Embracing technological opportunities and turning them into meaningful strategies. Connecting with Aiden Wollner You can connect with Aiden via LinkedIn. You can also find out more about Away Digital Home. Books and resources No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention - by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer Transcendental Meditation

In this episode, our guest is Elizabeth McIntyre, Group CEO of Think Brick on Eclectic Track Records, Creative Partnerships And Victory Through Tenacity.   chiefmaker.com/196   Want to accelerate your next promotion? Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card   We talk all about: How she has built a stellar track record despite an eclectic career path; Why a lack of resources was vital for stimulating creativity and innovation; Brainstorming your dream C-Suite role; and Lessons from Harvard and how being tenacious will get you heard as a marketing executive.   Connecting with Elizabeth McIntyre You can connect with Elizabeth via LinkedIn. You can also find out more about Think Brick. Books and resources The Alchemist - by Paulo Coelho Talking to Strangers - by Malcolm Gladwell The Art of War - Sun Tzu Bill Gates’ reading list

In this episode, our guest is Shelly Park, CEO of Australian Red Cross Lifeblood on the loneliness of leadership, gifting humanity and transforming an organisation.   chiefmaker.com/195   Want to accelerate your next promotion? Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card   We talk all about: How being the leader of an organisation can be a lonely place but how she has created peer networks; Leading with purpose in an organisation where giving blood is the ultimate gift of humanity; Why patience in your career progression is the quickest way to the top; Transforming her organisation into the modern world, navigating through COVID and accountability to taxpayers.   Connecting with Shelly Park You can connect with Shelly via LinkedIn. And if you’d like to donate blood, you can find all the info you need on the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood website, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram or on any of the above channels using the hashtag #lifebloodau Books and resources Wh

In this episode, our guest is Wayne Smith, Senior Sports Writer on professional mastery, journalistic integrity and Australian rugby.   chiefmaker.com/194   Want to accelerate your next promotion? Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card   We talk all about: Choosing the path of professional mastery over senior leadership positions; Making decisions on whether to publish a story or not, or taking an angle that is at odds with your employer; How a stroke a few years ago impacted his life and focusing on what’s important in life; Then we go into some rugby chat, including his Super Rugby predictions for 2021, the future of Australian rugby and his thoughts on some of the potential star players at the next Rugby World Cup.   Connecting with Wayne Smith You can view more of Wayne’s articles via his author profile on The Australian.   Books and resources 1984 - by George Orwell

In this episode, our guest is Peter Thurin, Speaker, Mentor, Coach on his business tagline, “Easy to Do, Easy Not to Do - Your Choice!” chiefmaker.com/193 Want to accelerate your next promotion? Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card We talk all about: How his father instilled an insatiable work ethic in him from a young age; Why customer care is at the heart of everything; Taking action simply starts with a first step; A few stories that personify his catch-phrase, “Easy to do. Easy not to do. Your choice”. Connecting with Peter Thurin You can contact Peter via LinkedIn or go to his website, peterthurin.com. Books and resources Be the best you can be - by Peter Thurin The Slight Edge - Jeff Olson

In this episode, we meet with Jason Ritterman, CEO of Away Teams on Major Career Crossroads Moments and How to Outsource Talent.   chiefmaker.com/192   Want to accelerate your next promotion? Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card   We talk all about: How he handled two career crossroads moments Handling being retrenched during Covid Being offered a role out of the blue that was potentially life-changing Becoming the CEO of an off-shoring business Getting remote talent engaged the RIGHT way.   Connecting with Jason Ritterman You can reach Jason via LinkedIn   Books and resources mentioned in the episode How I Built This Podcast - by Guy Raz

In this episode, we meet with Sarah Prime, CEO of Champions Academy on total burn out, reigniting the community and being a role model. www.chiefmaker.com/191 Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card We talk all about: Rebuilding her life from the memories of her youth Her rapid rise to CEO role and the complete and utter burn out that almost cost her her life How everyone is a mentor ALL of the time, whether you choose to be or not Her work with communities and how we can rebuild the social fabric of our own ones together.

In this episode, we meet Jack Slade, Managing Director of Luxity Media on being an accidental entrepreneur, saying no to increase revenues, and the future of new media. Go to: chiefmaker.com/190 Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card   Jack founded 'Boss Hunting', which is now one of Australia's most popular men's lifestyle websites. Out of this, Luxity Media was born, a new media company that now reaches over half a million men across the country, every month. Luxity also owns the titles The Versatile Gent and All The Young Dads. Originally from Melbourne, Jack spent five years in London in an IT company, but is now based in Sydney. In this episode we talk about:  How Jack became an accidental entrepreneur and some of the epic adventures he and his team have been on; The increase in revenues that resulted from saying no; Growing and maintaining the culture of a small enterprise; and The future of new media. Connecting with Jack Slade You can reach Jack via LinkedIn or by email:

In this episode, we meet with Kristen Podagiel, Managing Partner of McCullough Robertson and talk about how to never die wondering and failing fast. www.chiefmaker.com/189 We talk all about: How she has made every post a winner in the law profession How she boldly leads change with a very personal and caring style The future of the law profession Asking yourself, "If not you, then who? Getting comfortable being uncomfortable to accelerate your impact and career

Our topics this week is “Mindfulness” For more info check out chiefmaker.com/188 This is our first installment in the High Performance in Isolation series and it is all about Mindfulness. Today I’ll outline:  What is mindfulness and why is it so important in lockdown for resilience What I learnt from the Shaolin monks in overcoming some of the common challenges in achieving mindfulness The best strategies to build mindfulness  The role of flow in improving mindfulness How to us journaling as a tool to build mindfulness   Thank you again to our episode sponsors - SSKB Since 1995, SSKB have been making a positive difference to our strata communities. Servicing clients through Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, we have a broad portfolio of schemes under management and are continually striving to make strata living as easy and seamless as possible for our clients.” Stay epic, Greg

In this episode, we meet Ron Gauci, Ron is the current CEO of AIIA, Chairman of Vic Sport and Brad Teal Real-Estate. He is also the former CEO of Fed Square, Melbourne Polytechnic, Melbourne Storm and MD of Verizon Australia.    See more at www.chiefmaker.com/187   Ron has become famous for his track record in turning around organisations and setting them on the path to fantastic success. He has been called Mr Fix-It and The Turnround CEO.    We talk all about The stories of some of his major turnarounds and the key principles that guided him His three step process for launching turnarounds How to have the difficult conversations and get buy-in from a wide range of often highly emotional stakeholders

Our topics this week is “Building Your Own Resilience Playbook” For more info check out chiefmaker.com/186 This is our first installment in the High Performance in Isolation series and it is all about Building Your Own Resilience Playbook. Today I’ll outline:  Why your current playbook (you do in fact have one even if you dont know it) according to Mike Tyson is out of date What I learn from living with the Shaolin Kung Fu monks that can translate to isolation with kids running around, work and isolation from friends and family How to builds your own new playbook with mantras and actions to trigger yourself into a more resourceful state of mind and flow   Thank you again to our episode sponsors - SSKB Since 1995, SSKB have been making a positive difference to our strata communities. Servicing clients through Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, we have a broad portfolio of schemes under management and are continually striving to make strata living as easy and seamless as possible for our clients

In this episode, we meet Katrina McCarter, CEO and Founder of Marketing to Mums. Katrina is a world-wide authority on marketing to mums the most powerful consumer in the world. Go to: chiefmaker.com/185 Katrina has recently completed a comprehensive study into how Covid-19 has effected Mum. We’ll cover;  How the crisis has effected Mums purchasing behaviour How they’re handling remote learning and work What you need to do to lead and work with Mums better Some keys to marketing and delivering services to Mums   Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card DOWNLOAD THE #ISOMUMS REPORT HERE: www.marketingtomums.com.au

In this episode, we meet Jonathan Barouch, serial entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Local Measure. Jonathan was also the founder of fastflowers.com.au one of Australia’s first e-commerce companies and is an ambassador for the Sydney Story Factory. www.chiefmaker.com/184 We talk all about: What he learned from his early days starting, growing and selling one of Australia’s first e-commerce companies What most companies get wrong in measuring customer service How technology has helped transform the way we measure and engage with customer in real-time The importance of aligning technology and culture How employee experience is following the same path What the best leaders are doing right now to lead through the crisis

In this episode, we meet Patrick Coghlan, CEO and founding employee at, CreditorWatch.com.au. We talk about:  Lessons from mentors on how to stay motivated and be valuable to your company How to interview candidates and find the best fit for your team The impending economic crisis as government support packages are phased out and what you need to do as a business to protect yourself and assist your business partners www.chiefmaker.com/183

Our topics this week is How to Have a Deeper Conversation with a Mate   For more info check out chiefmaker.com/182 Many of you will be experiencing some very challenging times mentally. Or be aware that perhaps a friend is going through a difficult time. This episode was recorded for The Universal Man podcast in honour of one our fallen brothers. It is all about how to have a deeper conversation with a friend. Either for your benefit or theirs. I've reposted here in its raw form. I know both men and women alike will get something from the wisdom of all the men who contributed.   Stay epic, Greg

In this episode, we meet Hayley Blieden, Founder, Chief Dietician and CEO at Australian Super Food Company. We talk about: How she discovered the incredible native foods that indigenous Australians have harvested for thousands of years The 3 years of research to bring new australian super foods to market The critical pivot they made which saved their business The project they’re leading across regional australia to bring consistent supply to market and create sustainable jobs in the regions for indigenous aussies and farmer

In this episode, we meet Cort Davies, Founder of 1 Habit, Cancer Thriver and Stress Management Expert and we talk about: The mental and biological side of stress that we all must understand The role of stress in cancer outcomes and stress management in improving survival rates What is stress doing to us and society What you can do to fundamentally reduce the amount of stress in your life

Our topics this week is Lessons from the Book Recommendations of Great Chiefs   For more info check out chiefmaker.com/179   Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: chiefmaker.com/scorecard   So what we’re going to cover today is: The power of a book; The 5 themes and 3 major topics; What to do if you don't like reading (like some of our chiefs) Stay epic, Greg