Arete Podcast with Richard Triggs

It’s always a good idea to go to an interview fully prepared. While some people have great interview skills, others may need to practise prior to meeting their potential employer to avoid common mistakes. Having said that, regardless of where you sit on the interviewee spectrum, you could be making mistakes you weren’t even aware of. So I’ve come up with good interview techniques for candidates to...

In this episode, I chat to Jason Cubit, CEO of not-for-profit Horizon Housing Company, based on the Gold Coast. The company, which is celebrating its 25th birthday this year, provides housing for low income people in need. Jason has been a part of the company for 11 years, coming from a business background. Horizon’s portfolio spans Townsville, Roma, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Mackay and Gold Coast and i...

In the last episode of this Interview series, we looked at good interview techniques for candidates. Now, we’re flipping the table and looking at good techniques employers can use when interviewing, because having the right skills as the interviewer is just as important. As people get promoted to leadership roles in their respective industries, they take on new responsibilities to recruit new tale...

How do you turn an organisation with a tarnished reputation into a thriving charity? By working towards a shared mission with the right staff and innovative technology. In this episode, I chat to Mark Townend who has been CEO of RSPCA in Queensland for 19 years. He has local government, commercial and not-for-profit experience and likes to think outside the box to find creative solutions. RSPCA QL...

I talk a lot about the dos and the don’ts of recruitment and hunting for work, but what are the rules of being headhunted? Is there a right way to respond to being headhunted? Similarly, are there right and wrong ways to go about headhunting somebody? In this episode, Brett Jarman, (the founder and CEO of Experts On Air, the producers of the podcast) joins me again to decipher the tricky subject....

In this episode we’re switching things around and instead of me doing the interview, this time I’m being interviewed. Brett Jarman, the Founder and CEO of Experts on Air, the agency that produces and hosts my podcast, turned the tables on me in my office and interviewed me for the podcast. I hope you find it as interesting as he did :-). Brett will also be co-hosting with me on some future episode...

This episode I chat to Suzie Lightfoot about the ongoing struggles for women as executives and the importance of knowing who you are, what you want and how to articulate that. She’s had quite the career, moving from her days as a gymnast and an elite diver competing for Australia, to modelling, being a brand ambassador, presenter and now brand mentor and female champion. After working as a single...

Running a successful business can be hard and the financials overwhelming, but knowing your numbers is key to knowing your business. That’s what Philip Barnes, founder of CFO Insight, told me. A Chartered Accountant, Philip has worked with over 50 business in a range of industries since 2006 in either non-executive board roles or as a consultant. Pulling his wealth of knowledge of helping companie...

There’s a lot of stigma around mental health in the workplace and while awareness around the issue is growing, Chris Smedley, CEO of Assure Programs, told me there’s still some way to go. Assure Programs is an Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) provider and one of the largest mental health organisations in Australia. Originally from the UK, Chris has worked across a broad range of industries from...

Welcome to a new innovation in the Arete Executive Podcast! This week I’m taking a deep dive discussing a range of subjects with some returning guests on our first Arete Panel Discussion. Guests this time ‘round include: Bec Mac - presenter producer and media maker, Tim Dwyer - Group Partner at BOB, and Martin Moore - Your CEO Mentor. In our panel discussions we’ll be covering business and career...

This episode of the Arete Podcast is all about fun as I chat with exuberant entrepreneur and performance-based producer and presenter, Bec Mac. Best known for her alter ego Aphrodite, Bec writes, produces and presents LOVE TV, interviewing thousands of people on the subject of love. She’s been busy building her live LOVE TV show since the early 2000s, taking it from the streets of Australia to New...

As with most things in this world, modern technology is changing the way we do things. It’s no difference for the job market. The way recruiters are working is changing with the use of things like LinkedIn. Whether you’re looking for the same job in the same industry, or looking to branch out to a new challenge in a new sector, or somewhere in between, you too need to take a different approach to...

There’s one topic in the recruitment industry that continues to divide people: the fees charged by recruiters, especially those in the executive search space, for their services. Despite it being a hot topic for years now, little has changed, although it definitely needs to. This episode covers: Who’s who in the zoo The power of LinkedIn - 99% of white-collar executives have a profile Research is...

I spoke in this episode of the Arete Podcast to Tim Dwyer, business growth specialist, mentor and leader, about building a solid foundation, how to avoid recruiting mistakes, and investing in future growth. Tim’s philosophy is that good business is about creating the most amount of value in the shortest amount of time. He says a lot of people start a business with grandeur in mind but end up lost...

I often get approached by people looking to build a board career. Many are just starting out, while others might already have one or sometimes two board roles, and are looking to grow a full portfolio of boards to keep them occupied after retiring from their executive life. Other times people have a desire to move into a board career earlier in their life. The good news is there are more opportuni...

Trying to keep up with the technology of the modern world can be difficult, especially as it becomes more and more vital to the success of any business. Being social media savvy doesn’t come naturally to most CEOs and business executives, but should it be taken more seriously when trying to build your presence? In this episode I talk all things LinkedIn with Adam Houlahan, Social Media Strategist...

Diversity among executive ranks is important and comes up for discussion regularly in our field. Most often it’s in relation to gender but also in the context of sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious orientation, age, disability, and so on. As someone who literally sits between the job market and the employers, and who has done so for the past 17 years, I’ve had plenty of first hand experience...

As a candidate looking for a new executive role, it’s incredibly important for you to be able to articulate your key achievements and transferable skills. Having worked in the recruiting industry for many years and having interviewed and coached thousands of candidates and senior executives through their job search, this is something I’ve seen people do very well. But for whatever reason, I don’t...

How do you constantly improve the business and be of service to the community? That’s the question that drove Glenn Vassallo to build a law firm and a charitable foundation that demonstrate how social entrepreneurship can be used to the benefit of all. His success with the ventures led to an invitation to speak on the subject at New York University (NYU). As the founder managing director of GRT La...

I’ve been asked by a few people lately how our headhunting process works and for a peek behind the curtains so to speak. The best way to describe the process is with a case study… Project Background Intact Group is a property services business, supplying trades services and tradespeople to portfolio property businesses and building owners nationwide. They provide reactive and preventative maintena...

I had a fascinating discussion recently with Nigel Harris, CEO of Mater Foundation, the fundraising and community relations division of Mater Misericordiae, a not-for-profit Catholic health care organisation with interests in hospitals, medical research, health education and laundry services in Brisbane. When Nigel started with the organisation back in 1996, total revenue was only $2 million. They...

A detailed brief is a critical element when recruiting for a new role. This doesn't just include executive roles, it's pertinent to every role in a business, including junior positions. Having worked in the executive recruitment industry for about 17 years now, this is something I’ve rarely seen done well. In most instances, the person who is recruiting a role, whether they are a third party recru...

Arete Executive Podcast hosted by Managing Partner Richard Triggs. Interview with Trevor Jackson - Journalist, Content Editor - Study Gold Coast Richard Triggs LinkedIn: au.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs Trevor Jackson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorjacksonmedia/ Arete Executive website: www.areteexecutive.com.au Study Gold Coast: https://www.studygoldcoast.org.au/ Richard's book on Am...

Arete Executive Podcast hosted by Managing Partner Richard Triggs. Interview with Francesca Webster, CEO & Founder, Brazilian Beauty. Richard Triggs LinkedIn: au.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs Francesca Webster LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-webster-23728124/ Arete Executive website: www.areteexecutive.com.au Brazilian Beauty website: https://brazilianbeauty.com.au/ Richard's book...

Arete Executive Podcast hosted by Managing Partner Richard Triggs. Interview with Cherie Curtis, CEO, Revelian. Richard Triggs LinkedIn: au.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs Cherie Curtis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheriecurtis/ Arete Executive website: www.areteexecutive.com.au Revelian website: www.revelian.com Richard's book on Amazon: www.amazon.com.au/Uncover-Hidden-J…idden+job+market...