The competitive advantage most leaders still ignore
Culture isn’t just a buzzword – it’s the difference between short-term wins and long-term dominance. In this inspiring episode, Evan Shriver, CEO of Atlantic Constructors, shares how he transformed a traditional construction company into a mission-driven powerhouse by putting people and purpose at the center of everything.
By redefining core values and scaling innovation through modular construction, Shriver not only achieved strong retention and fast growth, he built a culture his team won’t trade for anything.
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'People told me it couldn’t be done in this market'
What does it take to prove the skeptics wrong? For Nasser Obeid, it meant uprooting his life, taking a bet on an untested business model and diving headfirst into one of the most complex and ambitious markets in the world.
In this episode, the CEO of PureGym Arabia shares what it really took to launch a global fitness brand in Saudi Arabia – from navigating cultural nuance to rebuilding strategy from the ground up. He reflects on the personal sacrifices behind the move, the pressure to deliver fast results and the leadership lessons that came with it.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone leading growth in high-pressure, high-potential markets.
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The truth about manufacturing productivity – and how to unlock it
Everyone talks about efficiency, but few know where it’s really won – or lost. Andy Redfern, Founding Partner at Chartwell, has spent decades inside some of the world’s most complex operations, and he’s seen what most leaders miss.
In this episode, he shares the overlooked levers that quietly drive transformation, the cultural blocks that keep companies stuck and the surprising reason top engineers are passing on traditional roles.
If you think productivity is just about capital expenditure, think again.
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How Jane Lu turned rock bottom into a $100 million brand
Before she was a ‘Shark’, Jane Lu was faking a day job and hiding her startup from her parents.
Now she’s Founder and CEO of Showpo, one of Australia’s most successful online fashion brands, pulling in over US$100 million a year – all without external funding. In this episode, Lu shares how she turned fear and failure into fuel, what Shark Tank Australia taught her about imposter syndrome and why backing yourself is the ultimate investment.
Her journey will change how you think about failure.
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How to break free from the prison of busyness
In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the hidden costs of constant busyness and why it’s crippling today’s leaders. Andrew White, Founder and CEO of Transcend.Space, shares practical strategies to help you step out of the endless cycle of stress, reclaim your focus and unlock your true leadership potential.
Drawing on his experience in leadership transformation and organizational change, White offers urgent insights and actionable steps to help overwhelmed leaders break free and lead with clarity, confidence and impact.
Don’t let busyness hold you hostage. Discover how to create space for what really matters.
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