The Icehouse Podcast

Episode 128 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by  Bryar Stewart , is with Jo McFadden,  Owner Manager Programme  Alumni and General Manager of  PEP Worldwide (NZ) . PEP Worldwide are an organisation focused on harnessing the power of working well. They offer personal efficiency courses and have a huge impact on productivity of individuals.  This conversation with Jo unpacks;  Jo’s journey to PEP Wor...

Episode 127 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with Daniel Ewers, Leadership Development Programme Alumni and CFO turned Certified High-Performance Coach, passionate about raising awareness around burn out and mental health within business owners and leaders.  This conversation with Daniel highlights; - His journey to ‘Adventure to Excellence’, his high-performance coaching busi...

Episode 126 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by  Bryar Stewart , is with Gareth Bayliss. Gareth started as Customer Growth Partner at The Icehouse, before becoming the Sales Manager. He has been part of the team for six years.  At the end of March 2023, he finishes at The Icehouse after making an impactful contribution to the community of SME owners and leaders. Gareth unpacks his time at The Iceho...

Episode 125 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by  Bryar Stewart , is with Nathan Hall, Managing Director of  Chemwash Rotorua  and  Hamilton  - an award-winning house washing and exterior cleaning company. Nathan is also an Alumni of the  Business Owner Programme  and a coaching client of  Jamie Brock .   “Without Jamie we probably wouldn’t be in business anymore”, a lifechanging coaching connection...

Episode 124 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Priya Dahya , is with is with The Icehouse’s Coworking Resident, Lizzie Smith, Head of Marketing at Glorious - a creative NFT studio and curated marketplace working with the world’s finest talent. Their vision is simple: to create and present authentic, digital, masterpieces that bring creators and collectors closer together. This conversation with Li...

Episode 123 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with is with Miriama and Reuben Reid, Icehouse Coaching Alumni and Co-Founders of The Cohorts - a leading digital agency in New Zealand, crafting clever ways for brands to connect with people online.  A company and duo that focuses on team culture, creativity, work-life balance and enjoying the journey of business ownership. Th...

Episode 122 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with Simon Bell, Co-Owner and Project Manager at Ashburton Guardian - a local newspaper in the South Island. Simon is also an Alumni of the Leadership Development Programme .  A generational business and an Alumni of The Icehouse alongside his father, Bruce Bell, who completed the Owner Manager Programme , in 2005, and said it...

Episode 121 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with Kathy Shailer, Owner Manager and Leadership Development Programme Alumni, Branch Manager at Hyspecs in Christchurch and now Shareholder of the one-stop-shop for hydraulic design, manufacture, build, parts and service.  Being part of the influential business for 22 years, she has a wealth of knowledge on leadership and cult...

Episode 120 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with Tim Goom, Owner Manager Programme Alumni, Founder and one of the Directors at Goom Landscapes – a business crafting extraordinary spaces and experiences outside. Tim discusses the journey of becoming a business owner at age 24 and building the business. He heard about The Icehouse through his now business partner, Anthony Washi...

Episode 119 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with Jono Jones and Ash Nicholson, CEO and COO of Bluelab - industry leading measurement tools that solve Agriculture and grower problems, and last a lifetime; a New Zealand company, exporting quality products to the world. This conversation is filled with gold, including; What motivates Jono and Ash to ‘do the best work of their li...

Episode 118 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with Angus Syme and Cam Leigh, Icehouse Coaching Alumni and Co-Founders of The Flatpack Company - home of comfortable and affordable beds for flatters, first home buyers and students. This conversation will leave you buzzing! It unpacks; The story of The Flatpack Company, starting when Angus and Cam were students in Otago – a grassr...

Episode 117 of The Icehouse Podcast and the first episode of 2023, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Matt Cropp, Taking Your Business Forward Alumni, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Cropps NZ - a leading manufacturer of natural personal care products passionate about products made with health and the environment in mind. The conversation with Matt unpacks; His background as a fourth generation...

Episode 116 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with Laurence Sherriff, Owner Manager Programme Alumni, Founder and Managing Director of Align - a company bringing places and communities to life through property and land development. Laurence opens up about how his mental health journey has inspired him in his business to give back to the community and provide opportunities for o...

Episode 115 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by hosted by Gareth Bayliss , is with James Galloway, Owner Manager Programme Alumni and Manager of O’Donnell Park Barging . An interesting perspective having attended both the Leadership Development Programme and Owner Manager Programme, James has a deep understanding of The Icehouse and how self-development can bring life to your business and personal...

Episode 113 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with Ben Wooding, Owner Manager Programme Alumni and CEO of Red Badge Group . Recently taken on the reigns of CEO, starting in the industry as a security guard, this episode is one of passion, determination and belief in the security industry and local communities. The conversation with Ben unpacks; The journey from security guard t...

Episode 113 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with Lauren McAuslin, Owner Manager Programme Alumni and franchise Owner Operator of two McDonald's branches in New Plymouth. She is the youngest franchise owner of a McDonald’s branch, in New Zealand. Her passion for the community surrounding this brand, her family business background and her natural drive and ambition shines in th...

Episode 112 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with James Duder, CEO of Sales at Energylight . Energylight are passionate about working with clients to bring effective commercial lighting solutions to life around New Zealand. They understand the impact good lighting can have on people. James is honest and inspiring, opening up about his leadership journey, passion for people, hi...

Episode 111 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with Johnnie Saunders, Owner Manager Programme Alumni, Founder and Managing Director of NZ Proud , New Zealand’s Leading Property Improvements Specialist. Johnnie is passionate about adding real value to his customers, community, the country and construction sector. The business’s mantra is ‘be better, everyday’.  His laser foc...

Episode 110 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with Agnes Loheni, Owner and Director of family business, Mena International . Mena is a contemporary fashion brand that reflects the pride the family have in their Samoan heritage, celebrating the vibrant and enriching Polynesian communities in the South Pacific and around the world. Agnes, her sisters and co-directors of Mena are...

Episode 109 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with Joshua Ireland and Jed Keir, Brothers, Owner Manager Programme Alumni and co-Directors and Project Managers at Keir Landscaping and Structures (KLS) . The brothers are down to earth, passionate and inspired by interesting work and people. They completed the Owner Manager Programme 54 and 57, a few months apart, which allowed th...

Episode 108 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with Sarah McGuinness, Founder and CEO of Revolutionaries of Wellbeing (ROW). ROW is on a mission to unleash human potential. They create wellbeing-centred workplaces that put people first and unlock performance. The down-to-earth and vulnerable conversation with Sarah provides a deep dive into sometimes overlooked topics such as bu...

Episode 107 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Priya Dahya , Junior Marketing Specialist at The Icehouse, is with Jessica Chan, Job Manager and Sama Bartley, Client Experience Manager, at Frank – who are based in The Icehouse Coworking Space . Frank are commercially-focussed and personable accountants, supporting business owners to achieve their financial goals. They support business owners on the...

Episode 106 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart is with Bex Tacon, Owner Operator Programme 2021 Alumni, Founder and Owner of Planit Events and Planit Staff. They are an innovative Hawke’s Bay owned and operated event management company, also now operating in Gisborne. They offer event planning and management services for events of all sizes and styles – business, corporate, conferenc...

Episode 105 of The Icehouse podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with Michael McLachlan . Michael is the Marketing Manager at The Icehouse. He has been at The Icehouse for three years after a career in film and TV, owning and operating multiple businesses, working in a tech company, travelling and owning his own gym. His passion for creative and analytical thinking, storytelling and self-developm...

Episode 104 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart is with Kurt Sandtmann, Owner Manager Programme 42 and Owner Manager Exchange Alumni. Kurt is the Managing Director of TRACTA, a communications agency that lives and breathes agribusiness. Based in Hawke’s Bay, their depth of understanding in the sector, and their ability to engage with customers is proven and unmatched. The conversation...