Enterprise Excellence Podcast with Brad Jeavons

Is your organisation struggling with disengaged employees, quality issues, productivity challenges, or failed transformation projects? You're not alone — and there's a better way. In this solo episode, Brad Jeavons shares the current best-practice framework developed by the Enterprise Excellence Group: a proven 5-step transformation journey that helps organisations build a genuine cultur...

Episode Summary In this episode of the Enterprise Excellence Podcast, Brad Jeavons speaks with Chris Warner, author of Flick the Switch and co-author of the award-winning book Why Care . Chris shares insights from over 30 years in the automotive and mining industries, exploring the powerful connection between psychological wellbeing, leadership, and continuous improvement. Together, they discuss p...

What if the biggest barrier to transformation in your organisation is not a lack of tools, strategy, or resources — but a lack of shared clarity about where you actually are right now? In Episode 220 of the Enterprise Excellence Podcast, host Brad Jeavons is joined by Stephen Nicoll, founder of The Lean Orange and one of the world's most experienced guides on the journey to enterprise excelle...

What if the reason your business isn't growing has nothing to do with efficiency — and everything to do with whether you are solving the right problems at all?  In Episode 219 of the Enterprise Excellence Podcast, Brad Jeavons sits down with Gary Stewart — a former CEO of a Toyota Group company and one of Australia's most experienced systems thinkers — to explore one of the most importan...

Discover why most organisations focus too heavily on efficiency while missing the deeper architecture required for true enterprise excellence. In this thought-provoking episode, Gary Stewart shares lessons from Toyota Group companies on systems thinking, effectiveness innovation, and why operational excellence starts with developing people and systems — not just processes. Summary Keywords Enterpr...

Listen to the episode and take the next step—download the first two chapters of Speaking to Influence here: https://laurasicola.com/sti-chapters-1-2-free Summary Keywords #Leadership #Communication #Influence #EmotionalIntelligence #OperationalExcellence #TeamAlignment #Trust #LeadershipDevelopment #PublicSpeaking #EnterpriseExcellence Episode Summary In this episode, Dr. Laura Sicola shares how l...

Listen now and challenge the way you think about strategy—are you building something truly different, or just slightly better? Summary Keywords #Strategy #CompetitiveAdvantage #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #Differentiation #OperationalExcellence #EnterpriseExcellence #AI #MarketPositioning Episode Summary In this episode, Alex Smith challenges conventional thinking on strategy and explai...

Summary Keywords #AI productivity, #continuous improvement, #frontline engagement, #eliminating waste, #value creation, #technology strategy, #operational excellence, #future prosperity, #innovation, #enterprise excellence Episode Summary In this episode of the Enterprise Excellence Podcast, Brad Jeavons speaks with guest Richard about how organizations should approach artificial intelligence to d...

Reflect on one action you could take this quarter to strengthen ownership and accountability in your organisation. Whether it’s improving financial transparency, developing leadership capability, or exploring profit sharing, small disciplined steps can shift culture meaningfully. Summary Keywords Profit Sharing, Leadership, Financial Transparency, Cash Flow, Accountability, Culture, Ownership Mind...

If you’re leading a transformation and seeing early gains fade, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, systems, and culture. If you want to sustain continuous improvement, embed ideal leadership behaviours, and avoid the mistakes that derail culture change — this episode is for you. Connect with Brad Jeavons on LinkedIn, call 0402 448 445, or email bjeavons@iqi.com.au Episode...

If you’re leading a transformation but seeing momentum fade after early wins, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership and systems. If you want to sustain culture change through purpose, behaviours, and disciplined leadership — not tools alone — this episode is for you. Connect with Brad Jeavons on LinkedIn, call 0402 448 445, or email bjeavons@iqi.com.au. Enterprise Excellence A...

CTA If productivity feels like a dirty word in your organisation, this episode will change how you think about it. If you want to improve productivity without burning people out, while creating prosperity for future generations, this episode is for you. Connect with Brad on LinkedIn, call 0402 448 445, or email bjeavons@iqi.com.au . Episode Summary In this opening episode of Season Seven, Brad Jea...

CTA If you want to build an internal project management system that your leaders can own, teach, and sustain—just like Sunny Queen—reach out.  Connect with Brad on LinkedIn, call 0402 448 445, or email bjeavons@iqi.com.au.  Episode Summary In this episode, Brad sits down with Christopher Price, Operations Manager at Sunny Queen Australia, to discuss how they built their own project management and...

Would you like our assistance in co-designing a customised program, beginning with a maturity assessment and leadership coaching, to ensure that your safety and operational excellence initiatives support each other effectively? Contact us Summary Keywords Safety excellence, Safety culture, Bradley Curve, DSS+, Simon Flack, Enterprise Excellence Podcast, Operational excellence, Zero harm, Safety le...

In this episode of the Enterprise Excellence Podcast, Brad Jeavons sits down with Robert Bruce, a leader who has transformed organisations including Autoliv, Vistaprint, and Amazon Australia. Robert shares how he built cultures of alignment, trust, and continuous improvement that delivered world-class performance — from saving lives at Autoliv to launching Amazon’s operations in Australia with exc...

🚀 Ready to connect strategy to the frontline and accelerate continuous improvement?  Listen to this episode with Richard Steel to learn how to align improvement activities with your organisation’s vision, values, and goals. Discover how to empower frontline teams, use visual management and root cause tools effectively, and build a culture of recognition that drives lasting results. 🎧 Listen now:...

🚀 Ready to unlock sustainable success in your organisation?  Listen to this episode with Hitesh Mohanlal to learn how to align your team with business goals, build financial transparency, and create a powerful three-way win for customers, teams, and the company. Discover how trust, empowerment, and shared ownership can transform performance, improve retention, and drive long-term growth. 🎧 Liste...

If you’re committed to building inclusive, high-performing workplaces, connect with Tegan on LinkedIn or reach out directly to explore how she can support your organisation. And don’t forget to subscribe to the Enterprise Excellence Podcast so you never miss insights from global leaders shaping the future of work. Summary Keywords #respect #trust #enterpriseexcellence #diversity #inclusion #leader...

Discover how values-driven leadership can transform organisations and create long-term success. Listen now and learn how to embed kindness, purpose, and stakeholder value at the heart of your business. Summary Keywords #KindBusiness #Values #Purpose #Profit #Leadership #Culture #CorporateResponsibility #Stakeholders #Engagement #ESG #Sustainability #ContinuousImprovement  Introduction In this epis...

Download the free Look, Listen, Learn Guide from the podcast website for practical tools. Go to the guest resources and look up Chris on https://enterpriseexcellencegroup.com.au/resources Summary Keywords #leadership  #culture  #engagement  #psychologicalwellbeing  #continuousimprovement  #looklistenlearn  #Shingo Prize  #adaptive leadership Introduction In this episode of the Enterprise Excellenc...

🚀 Ready to unlock productivity in the hybrid world? Listen to this episode with Jed Ayres to learn how to design intentional human connection, leverage AI to remove IT issues before they occur, and transform employee experience into a driver of economic gains. 🎧 Listen now:  https://youtu.be/150D8zzb9WA Summary Keywords #EnterpriseExcellence #EmployeeExperience #HybridWork #DigitalEmployeeExperi...

Ready to lead your way? Download Nadia’s 7-Step Framework for Building Capability and Leadership —the same approach that earned national HR awards and transformed performance at Tradelink. Visit: enterpriseexcellencepodcast.com/downloads and look for Episode 201 downloads. 📬 Interested in building your own bespoke leadership program? Reach out to Nadia via LinkedIn or at www.clockworkconsulting.a...

📥 Download the full case study from Dr Peter Hines on OC Tanner at https://www.enterpriseexcellencegroup.com.au/downloads#casestudies Summary Keywords #EnterpriseExcellence #LeanLeadership #ShingoPrize #OCtanner #HumbleLeadership #ContinuousImprovement #CultureOfExcellence #PeterHines #GaryPeterson #OperationalExcellence #EmployeeEngagement #LeaderStandardWork #PeopleValueStream #AgileLeadership...

Link to Free Resources: 🔗 https://www.enterpriseexcellencegroup.com.au/downloads Summary Keywords #Leadership, #resilience, #solo sailing, #Sydney to Hobart, #mindset, #adversity, #teamwork, #decision-#making, #commitment, #humility, #goal setting, #personal growth, #perseverance Introduction In this inspiring episode, Brad Jeavons speaks with adventurer, sailor, and author Tony Mowbray. Tony sha...

Take the free assessment at https://precisionselling.scoreapp.com/ to see how you or your team stack up in influencing skills. Summary Keywords #PrecisionSelling, #EnterpriseExcellence, #SalesLeadership, #InfluenceWithImpact, #CoachingCulture, #CustomerSuccess, #LeadershipDevelopment, #SalesExecution, #B2BSales, #CapabilityBuilding, #PepsiCo, #ExpressionForGrowth, #BradJeavons, #SalesPodcast Intro...