Inner Chief Podcast

Our topic today is the number 1 performance environment for executives - meetings.   For more info check out chiefmaker.com/213   REGISTER FOR THE NEXT INTAKE OF OUR MINI-MBA: chiefmaker.com/minimba   We look at being a high performer in the meeting room, and how to unlock the power of this environment in bringing your entourage along with you and building your track record.   We’re going to talk about: Preparing for meetings with an outcomes-based approach; Why this environment should be seen as your theatre; and Creating an experience for the attendees.   Stay epic, Greg

In this latest episode of our Best of Series, you’ll hear from Jonathan Ling, Chairman of Planet Innovation, on telling wow stories, top 3 skills to be CEO, and pulling the right levers. chiefmaker.com/212 REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT MINI-MBA INTAKE: chiefmaker.com/minimba Jonathan is currently the Chairman of Planet Innovation and of Pro-Pac Packaging, as well as a Non-Executive Director of The Pact Group, but was the CEO of GUD Holdings when we interviewed him back in July 2017. His executive experience also includes having been CEO of Fletcher Building, Laminex Australia and Visy Recycling. He is the former Chairman of the Melbourne Rebels’ Advisory Board and has previously held a number of other board roles including ASB bank and Pacific Brands. Jonathan’s story is a fantastic one of a little Chinese boy that rose from the frontline all the way through the ranks to becoming CEO. He has taken on some of the biggest challenges in business and succeeded commercially through the cultures he creates. In this episode

In this episode of The Inner Chief, you’ll hear from Antonia Mercorella, CEO of The REIQ, on tackling the hard stuff, resolving conflict, and sharing your vision. chiefmaker.com/211 REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT MINI-MBA INTAKE: chiefmaker.com/minimba Antonia is the Chief Executive Officer of The Real Estate Institute of Queensland. She is the first female CEO, and also the youngest person ever appointed to lead the organisation, and has transformed the 103-year-old Institute into one of most progressive and high-profile industry associations in Australia. Prior to her appointment as CEO, Antonia worked with the REIQ as Deputy CEO and before that, as General Counsel. She has also worked as principal legal advisor to the Real Estate Institute of South Australia, and as a commercial lawyer specialising in property and real estate. In this episode we talk all about: Tackling the hard stuff that no-one else wants to; Resolving conflict early and effectively; The key you skills you need to have as a CEO; and Sharing you

Our topic today is 3 questions you MUST be able to answer about key stakeholders. For more info check out chiefmaker.com/210 REGISTER FOR THE NEXT INTAKE OF OUR MINI-MBA: chiefmaker.com/minimba We look at how to build connection and trust with stakeholders, so as to improve how others view you when you're not in the room. We’re going to talk about: Track records and integrity; Incentives;  Pressure; and Personality. Stay epic, Greg

In this latest episode of our Best of Series, you’ll hear from Jennifer Holland, Founder & CEO of Throat Scope and Holland Healthcare, on preparedness, persistence and revolutionising the healthcare industry. chiefmaker.com/209 Jennifer’s passion lies in inventing, designing and developing medical products that will revolutionise the healthcare industry. Her first invention was Throat Scope, which was the recipient of $50,000 prize money for the ‘What’s Your Big Idea Queensland?’ in 2011, allowing her to build several prototypes and register a patent. In 2015, she secured investment from Steve Baxter on Shark Tank Australia, helping the business grow exponentially and attract significant publicity. Her mission is to raise awareness for Head & Neck Cancer & introduce an affordable oral health system for the underserved and she has received many awards for her entrepreneurship and volunteering, and actively participates in speaking and networking events internationally.   In this episode we talk al

In this episode of The Inner Chief, you’ll hear from Ben Darwin, Co-Founder of GAIN LINE, on cohesion analytics, understanding versus skill, and sacking staff too soon. chiefmaker.com/208   REGISTER FOR OUR MINI-MBA BEFORE 31st AUGUST: chiefmaker.com/minimba   Ben is the Co-Founder and GM of GAIN LINE Analytics, an operations and management consultancy dedicated to building consistently successful teams.   He represented the Brumbies in Super Rugby and played at international level 28 times for the Wallabies. In his last ever game of competitive rugby, he broke his neck, but extraordinarily, has since recovered.   Ben has considerable experience in coaching, player development and analysis in both Australia and Japan and is a highly-sought after speaker all around the world and in the media.   In this episode we talk all about: Achieving his boyhood dream of making the Wallabies and being surrounded by his own heroes; The science of cohesion, namely systems, interpersonal and positional understanding; How t

Our topic today is where strategy execution goes wrong.   For more info check out chiefmaker.com/207   REGISTER FOR OUR MINI-MBA BEFORE 31st AUGUST: chiefmaker.com/minimba   We look at three key scenarios of when the execution of a strategy could fall over.   We’re going to talk about: Vertical and horizontal trust; Operating rhythm; and Resourcing.   Stay epic, Greg

In this episode of The Inner Chief, you’ll hear from Eric Morris, CEO of The PAS Group, on culture shocks, lessons from sport and treading your own path. chiefmaker.com/206 REGISTER FOR OUR MINI-MBA BEFORE 31st AUGUST: chiefmaker.com/minimba   Eric has been CEO of The PAS Group since its inception in 2005 and has led nine of the Group’s acquisitions and the successful integration of the Group’s businesses. He has held senior executive positions at the likes of Myer, Walt Disney International, Reebok International in both Hong Kong and Cape Town, and Woolworths South Africa. In total, he has over 36 years’ experience in retail, wholesale/supply, licensing, manufacturing and distribution. In this episode we talk all about: His amazing journey working in different countries and the various culture shocks he had to endure; How sport has shaped his leadership style; Taking the leap of faith and going out on your own; and Finding positivity and navigating a new world post-COVID. Connecting with Eric Morris You c

Our topic today is coaching principles.   For more info check out chiefmaker.com/205   REGISTER FOR OUR MINI-MBA BEFORE 31st AUGUST: chiefmaker.com/minimba   We look at three really powerful principles that you can use when leading your people or even coaching a client.   We’re going to talk about: Helping someone to create a congruent future vision of themselves; Ownership of all insights; and Believing in everyone’s ability to be great.   Stay epic, Greg

In this fourth episode of our Best of Series, you’ll hear from Vivek Bhatia, CEO of Link Group, on lifelong learning, going beyond your job description, and having your antenna on. chiefmaker.com/204 Vivek is currently the CEO of financial services firm Link Group, but was the CEO of iCare when we interviewed him back in July 2017. He has over two decades of experience in financial services, government and management consulting, having also been CEO of Wesfarmers Insurance and the QBE Insurance Group APAC. Vivek holds an undergraduate degree in engineering, a post graduate in business administration and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. He is an Indian migrant and this episode is an inspiring story of how after arriving in Australia, he rose above the pack to become a CEO in just 10 years. In this episode we talk all about: How to treat your boss like your most important customer; Looking for other opportunities in the business and going above your role description; What the most effective use of a leader’s

Our topic today is powerful coaching questions. For more info check out chiefmaker.com/203 REGISTER FOR OUR MINI-MBA BEFORE 31st AUGUST: chiefmaker.com/minimba 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 listen very carefully to what people say, the pitch and tone of the voice when they say things, where their attention is, their nonverbal cues, and their body language that goes with it. Remember, all leaders are effectively coaches. That means you, Chief, are also a coach. So when you're leading your people, or when you are even self-reflecting on your own career and challenges, have these questions somewhere to call upon regularly. Stay epic, Greg

In this third episode of our Best of Series, you’ll hear from Daniel Hunter, CEO of Business NSW, on the new breed of CEO, purposeful storytelling and building teams. chiefmaker.com/202 Daniel is currently the CEO of Business NSW, but was the CEO of HealthShare NSW when we interviewed him back in June 2017.   His previous senior management roles include CFO of Services NSW, and two executive roles at Sydney Water, namely General Manager of Transformation and General Manager of People Leadership and Culture.   Daniel was our third ever Chief to be interviewed on the podcast and in this episode we talk all about: How the ‘command and control’ CEO is being replaced by a humble, empathetic one; Bringing a sense of purpose to the organisation through story-telling; Giving your leaders and their teams some space to achieve the organisation’s goals; Getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations, and avoiding wasting time on people who don’t want to develop. Connecting with Daniel Hunter You can connect with

In this second episode of our Best of Series, you’ll hear from Mike Pratt AM, Secretary of Treasury in the NSW Government, on being well prepared, disciplined, transparent and keeping integrity in everything you do. chiefmaker.com/201   REGISTER FOR OUR MINI-MBA ASAP: chiefmaker.com/miniMBA   Mike is currently the Secretary of the Treasury in the NSW Government. He is also the former Deputy Chancellor of Western Sydney University (WSU), a former Chairman of Bennelong Funds Management, and a former President of the Australian Institute of Banking & Finance.   His previous senior management roles include CEO of Consumer and SME Banking North East Asia with Standard Chartered Bank, Group Executive of Westpac Business & Consumer Banking, CEO of Bank of Melbourne, CEO of NAB’s Retail Financial Services arm, and CEO of Bank of New Zealand.   Mike was honoured as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2016 Honours List, recognised as a role model for Australian society for providing

Our topic today is the lessons learnt from 200 episodes.   For more info check out chiefmaker.com/200   REGISTER FOR OUR MINI-MBA BEFORE 31st MAY: chiefmaker.com/minimba It's a significant milestone to make it to 200 episodes. Right at the beginning, one of my podcasting mentors said to me not to bother unless I was going to give it 5 years. And here we are 4 years later. So today is a tribute to the CEOs and gurus we have had on the show, and a tribute to each of you who have followed and engaged with the podcast. Here are the 5 lessons: There is no such thing as an overnight success You learn the most when you climb without ropes It's not what you do, but how you do it Get really good at one thing Spend as much time with the highest calibre of people Thank you again from all of us at The Chief Maker. Here's to another 200 episodes! Stay epic, Greg

In this episode of our Best of Series, you’ll hear from Kevin Young, former MD of Sydney Water on how to seize the future, be proactive and take risks and how this will help you be successful in the modern business world. chiefmaker.com/199 Want to accelerate your next promotion? Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card Kevin has been a CEO for over 13 years and is also the former MD of Hunter Water and sits on the board of Wateraid International. He was the MD of Sydney Water for 8 years, which is Australia’s biggest utility with turnover of over $2.6B and more than 2,500 employees. We talk all about: How a manager is someone who achieves things through others; Being humble but maintaining fierce resolve; Deciding who should be on the bus with you; and Having a reputation of being a team player who has a track record. Connecting with Kevin Young You can connect with Kevin via LinkedIn. Books and resources The Advantage - by Patrick Lencioni Kevin nominated www.wateraid.org for

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