G’day Chiefs This is a special minisode where we get to discuss some of the themes that I’ve encountered from running the Chief Maker Mini-MBA in Leading High-Performance Teams. One of the most common reasons why people take up the Mini-MBA is one that I hear repeatedly before we kick off the sessions, and that […]
READ MOREOwnership over victimhood, being in competition with yourself, and distributed leadership
In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, I chat to Jay Bonaretti, CEO of Amino Z, on ownership over victimhood, being in competition with yourself, and distributed leadership. Jay is the Founder and CEO of Amino Z, an Australian manufacturer and retailer of nutritional products and supplements. He founded the business in 2006 as […]
READ MOREWhere Strategy Execution Goes Wrong
G’day Chiefs Today we want to talk all about where exactly, even with the best of intentions, executing the strategy goes wrong. What will often happen with some of my clients is the executive team will go away, they’ll work out a strategy, they’ll unite behind it, they’ll know it backwards, but when it comes […]
READ MORECoaching Principles
G’day Chiefs Today we’re going to talk about coaching principles. Coaching principles are the underlying philosophies you have in relation to when you’re leading and coaching your people at work. They are really critically important because they shape the language you use, the process you follow and it’s really important over time that you develop […]
READ MOREPower Coaching Questions
G’day Chiefs Today we’re going to talk about what I call “power coaching questions”. I’ve been a coach now for nearly 14 years and throughout that time, what you learn to be is really good at asking questions and at interviewing people. The reason is because you have to be curious and you’ve got to […]
READ MOREHow to Never Die Wondering and Failing Fast
In this episode, we meet with Kristen Podagiel, Managing Partner of McCullough Robertson and talk about how to never die wondering and failing fast. 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 […]
READ MORELeading Turnarounds and Principles of Leadership
In this episode, we meet Ron Gauci. He 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. Ron has become famous for his track record in turning around organisations and setting […]
READ MORELeading and Marketing to Mums Post Covid
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. Katrina has recently completed a comprehensive study into how Covid-19 has affected Mums. We cover: Key findings from her research study #ISOMums How the crisis […]
READ MORELessons from research, creating memorable stories and food with a purpose
In this episode, we meet Michael Fox, former CEO of Shoes of Prey, and CEO and co-founder of Fable Food Co. We talk about: The rise and fall of Shoes of Prey The harsh lessons in consumer research and behaviour that we all must know Lessons from pivoting in hard times How he restarted his career […]
READ MORELeadership in high stakes environments and keeping purpose alive in your team
In this episode, we meet Peter Scott, former Chief of Submarines for the Royal Australian Navy on Leadership in high stakes environments and keeping purpose alive in your team. Peter Scott joined the Royal Australian Navy as a Midshipman in 1983. His Command appointments have included service as Commander of the Submarine Task Group, Commander […]
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