The Critical Few Actions

CFA019 H John Downes: How to prioritise those #criticalfewactions with the OPV Diagnostic Unlock Business Success with #CriticalFewActions™: Prioritize What Truly Matters Join John Downes in this episode of the #CriticalFewActions™ podcast as he unveils the powerful Organisation Performance and Value Diagnostic he's used with successful clients for over a decade. Learn to systematically assess and...

Effective Crisis Communications & Brand Management with Jane Kneebone | #CriticalFewActions™ In this episode of the #CriticalFewActions™ podcast, John Downes interviews Jane Kneebone, a specialist in marketing, public relations, and strategic communications, with over 25 years of experience across Australia, Hong Kong, and the Asia Pacific region. Jane shares insights on brand promotion and cr...

Georgie Chapman - Three essential tips to ensure a successful recruitment In this episode of the #CriticalFewActions™ podcast, John Downes chats with Georgie Chapman, a partner at HR Legal, about the key considerations in the first phase of the HR lifecycle, Recruitment. This addresses essential tips including: - job advertisements - interviews - pre-employment checks - letter of offer and employm...

Click or copy the link below to find out more about my CEOMasterclass that has delivered more than$65 Million in added value to the participants businesses. https://criticalfewactionspodcast.com.au/PeterWestlundCEOMC1 Meet the Founder: Chris Moore - Sailor's Grave Brewery saving a dying timber town, one beer at a time Go to EpPageURL for the download, contact details, and more information about th...

Find out more about my CEO Masterclass here (https://criticalfewactionspodcast.com.au/PeterWestlundCEOMC1) Mastering Scenario Planning for Business Success with Peter Westlund In this engaging episode, John Downes talks with Peter Westlund how businesses can enhance their capabilities to achieve their strategic objectives through scenario planning. Peter shares insights from his extensive experien...

Michelle Bourke - Foresight Digital - Smashing your eCommerce ROI Find out More about the CEO Masterclass here (https://criticalfewactionspodcast.com.au/MichelleBourkeCEOMC1) Check out the Epsiode Website here (https://criticalfewactionspodcast.com.au/MichelleBourkeInformation) Mastering Ecommerce ROI: Strategies and Insights with Michelle Bourke In this episode of the #CriticalFewActions™ podcast...

Transforming the Dairy Industry: The Journey of Gippsland Jersey In this episode of #CriticalFewActions™ to Improve Your Business podcast, host John Downes interviews Steve Ronald, co-founder of Gippsland Jersey. Steve shares the inspiring journey of how he and Sally Jones started Gippsland Jersey in 2016 to help dairy farmers receive fair pricing amid industry crises. They discuss the steps taken...

Dr Lucy Burns - Building an online business to empower Doctors and Patients Learn More About My CEO Masterclass Here (https://criticalfewactionspodcast.com.au/LucyBurnsCEOMC1) Transforming Weight Management: Dr Lucy Burns on Building an Online Business to Empower Doctors and Patient weight loss. In this episode of the #CriticalFewActions™ podcast, host John Downes speaks with Dr. Lucy Burns, a Gen...

Fiona Hansen - Business Valuations: Buying a business? Don’t over-pay! Selling a business? Don’t settle for less! Find out more about the #CriticalFewActions and the CEOMasterclass In this episode of the #CriticalFewActions™ podcast, host John Downes sits down with business valuation expert Fiona Hansen to discuss the strategic importance and intricacies of business valuations. Fiona, with over 20...

Everything you need to know about avoiding and dealing with ATO debt issues Book a call with John to see how the CEOMasterclass can benefit you (https://www.criticalfewactions.com.au/ceo-masterclass-book-a-call-with-john) Visit the CriticalFewActions Blog for more info including Free Tax Consult (https://www.criticalfewactions.com.au/podcast/olgakoskie-cfa-0010) The ATO is getting more and more so...

Linda Murray - How to get great players to play together - Athena Leadership Academy This podcast a small snippet of how John's CEO MasterClass can help you - Click Here to find out more (https://criticalfewactionspodcast.com.au/LindaMurrayInformation) Steve Jobs returned to Apple in 1996 and took control of the company when he returned. Apple was just 90 days from bankruptcy. Steve, took Apple fr...

Scott Blakemore - Harvesting the cash locked in your inventory This episode is a small snippet of how John’s CEO MasterClass can help you – Click Here to find out more To set the scene for today's guest, I'd like you to calculate how much 10% of your annual revenue is. Now, imagine what you could do to improve your business if that cash was just given to you. In this episode, we’ll discuss invento...

How CEOs can guard against malicious actors. Now! Interview with Cybersecurity Expert Joe Ciancio Learn More About The CEO Masterclass Here Download the cyberscurity checklist and take the Cyber Maturity Assessment, here One business is HACKED every 10 minutes in Australia! In this episode John Downes talks with Joe Ciancio, the Director of Maxsum Consulting, a highly awarded and Successful IT str...

Tim Cartwright - The Never-Ending Pursuit of Perfection: Leadership Insights Learn More About The CEO Masterclass Here Click here for more information about this Podcast, including the downloads Leadership Insights from Tim Cartwright: Overcoming Challenges and Inspiring Teams Join John Downes to talk with Tim Cartwright, the then General Manager of Fresh Foods at Drake Supermarkets, to discuss th...

Sue Ellson - What does your online profile say about you? In this episode, John sits down with LinkedIn expert Sue Ellson to reveal why a polished online presence is  non-negotiable  for CEOs and senior leaders. Sue draws from her vast experience in LinkedIn consulting and authorship to share practical, actionable strategies to boost your digital footprint. Learn how to conduct an online...

John Downes - From Vision to Reality - 4 Steps to Craft a Winning Strategic Plan In this episode of the #CriticalFewActions™ podcast, John Downes shares a simple four-step approach to strategic planning that turns vision into action. With real-life examples, John explains how to focus on what matters most—understanding your customers, assessing your business, setting a clear vision, and prioritisi...

Damien Lacey - 5 Keys to Transforming Your Business Operations In this episode, John Downes talks with Damien Lacey, founder of OE Partners; an expert in operational excellence. Damien shares key insights from his experience with companies like Toyota and Bosch, outlining the critical steps for high value business transformation. From setting a clear vision to aligning leadership and achieving sma...

How Lisa Vincent built her Ed-tech business How Too on Venture Capital through COVID In this episode John Downes sits down with Lisa Vincent, Founder and CEO of HowToo, to unpack her journey of building a game-changing SaaS platform for digital learning. Lisa shares the secrets behind HowToo’s rapid growth, how she used venture capital to fund her vision, and the hard lessons learned from navigati...

John Downes - Introduction to The Critical Few Actions Podcast: What is this? In this episode, John Downes introduces 'The Critical Few Actions' podcast, aimed at helping business leaders cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters. Drawing from his vast experience in consulting and working with mid-market businesses, John shares his insights on the importance of ruthless prioritisation...

In this podcast, host John Downes, a seasoned business advisor with extensive experience in Big Consulting, successful entrepreneurship, and mentoring, helps you defeat the overwhelm. Through real stories from business leaders, experts insights, and John’s own experience, you’ll learn how to prioritize those criticalfewactions™ that, if you did nothing else, will drive your business forward to del...