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What is wealth? Is it financial security? Is it time? Is it just the freedom to do what you want? There are many answers to this question, but it’s all very subjective and individual. This week on The Experts podcast we speak with The Australian's Wealth Editor, Julie-anne Sprague (or JAS as she is affectionately known). JAS has been at the forefront of financial reporting and wealth for most of h...

On this episode of The Experts Podcast we speak with a fantastic expert, who has spent the last ten years building and developing her media profile, so much so that she is now known right across the country. Dr Marny Lishman is a health and community psychologist, a successful keynote speaker, and the author of two books with another one in the works. (Pretty sure we got the exclusive about the ne...

Emotional Intelligence is no longer a taboo topic, or a catch phrase for mindfulness and wellbeing gurus. It’s something that appears in every part of our lives, in the family, amongst friends, and in the workplace. Amy Jacobson is an Emotional Intelligence specialist and is the author of two books, Emotional Intelligence and The Emotional Intelligence Advantage. It’s a hot topic, with Amy’s recen...

Employers and employees have a fascinating work relationship. Workplace stories and topics are always of interest to the media because their listeners/viewers/readers are generally either an employer or an employee. Our guest on the Experts Podcast this week is Executive Search specialist Laura Grierson from Acacia. She joins Nic to discuss the newly passed law in Australia, 'the right to disconne...

#MeetTheMedia in #Melbourne and #Sydney takes place in October 2025, and it’s the place for all experts, business owners, brands, and communicators to be! This episode we chat to Daniel Healion who is one of the Sydney #media that will be in attendance. Daniel Healion is the Executive Producer of News at Noon on 7, and will be attending Sydney's #MeetTheMedia event. Remarkably Daniel shares with u...

Economic Futurist Evan Lucas is our guest on this episode, which is a great listen if you are looking for tips on how to make it in the media. Evan is a regular media commentator, he’s on the speaking circuit, he’s also an author, and a podcast host. Thirteen years ago, Evan was a media commentator representing his employer, now he does it for his own brand. Evan tells us the purpose and role that...

Investigative journalist Adam Shand has seen it all, particularly when it comes to the crime underworld in Australia. Adam is a journalist, author, presenter, and podcaster. In this episode we’ll take a deep dive into true crime podcasting to get a better understanding of why this phenomenon has audiences captivated. This genre attracts a huge number of listeners and encourages community engagemen...

Speaking is still high on the agenda for experts, so it was time to bring in the master of The Business of Speaking, Jacqueline Brooker. A coach, mentor, trainer, podcaster, and an event organiser, there isn't much that Jacqs (as she is affectionately known) can't do. The CEO and Founder of Any Given Tuesday wears many hats in the speaking world. Jacqs repels as many speakers as she attracts to he...

News at Noon Presenter on Seven, Natarsha Belling joins us this week on The Experts Podcast. She tells us it’s her dream job because she gets to present, but many of the interviews on this program are ad-libbed, so she also still gets to be a journalist. This passionate country girl always wanted to be a journalist. Natarsha spent over twenty years at Channel Ten, starting out as a medical reporte...

To kick off season three of The Experts podcast we have a chat with the former Channel Ten Executive Producer of The Project Chris Bendall. Episode 4504 of The Project aired on June 27, 2025 and it was the last after running for the last sixteen years. What happened in the end? Was it a surprise that The Project finished so quickly? What made this show like no other? Chris is a media professional...

Season Two of The Experts Podcast has wrapped up and there is something for everyone looking to improve their communications or media engagement. Nic has a quick but thorough review of the guests and what they brought to the table. The podcast guests include: Sussanah Carr and Rick Ardon Amrita Sidhu - Medianet James Willis - Daily Telegraph Kelly Crossley - Transitainer WA Suzanne Dodds - Complet...

On this season of the Experts podcast we have spoken to a Chief of Staff, the award winning and record-breaking News Anchors Susannah Carr and Rick Ardon, and now it is time to talk to the heart and soul of the newsroom - the Producer. Former Seven News Producer and now Media Engagement Manager Simone Kerr gives us an insight from the producers perspective. The love of storytelling, the pace and t...

In a world where we are dominated by digital content, where does the humble paperback sit today? If you are someone who has a book in you, where do you start? This week on The Experts Podcast we speak to Susan Dean, the founder of Dean Publishing. She talks about the process, the challenges, the assets required, and the direction you need to take to publish a book. Recently we had Scott Eathorne o...

Tanveer is a broad thinking psychiatrist who combines his practical expertise in mental health with entertaining commentary on psychology, social issues and big picture trends. Working in professional services it makes it difficult to find the time to work with the media. Out guest Psychiatrist Dr Tanveer Ahmed makes the time, and has been prolific across multiple media platforms over the years. H...

Scott Eathorne from Quikmark Media is Nic's guest onthe podcast this week to discuss the art of being a book publicist. Publicity is a very different game to traditional media expert commentary, and Scott is one of the best in the business when it comes to delivering a book to market. Some of the topics we discuss include: Hot tips for authors from someone in the know. Published or Self-published...

As advanced as human beings are we have an incredible knack of not communicating well when it comes to death or grief. It is something we will all experience, some earlier and more than others, but it is certain. Dealing with grief is our chat this week with Michelle Moriarty who is the Founder of Grief Connect a business started from her own lived experience of losing her husband at the tender ag...

Suzanne Dodds is a water filtration expert, and the Managing Director of Complete Home Filtration. She joins us for a chat on The Experts podcast to discuss the quality of water in Australia, the additives to our drinking water and the necessity to look after our most precious resource. Suzanne discusses the media’s reaction to idea of introducing filtration. It is very clear that their marketing...

Kelly is an expert in logistics, supply, and imports, a crucial industry for business and consumers alike here in Australia. Her foray into media started when she attended a #MeetTheMedia event in Perth, and she hasn’t looked back. Kelly is one of the most authentic experts running around. She was thrust into media when National TV was one of her first media appearances, and whilst incredibly nerv...

The Australian Federal Election was it over before it even began? The cost-of-living election has just got outrageously confusing. Talking to Daily Telegraph journalist James Willis this week on the the podcast we get down to the things that mattered. What the media was focused on. The role of social media and the failure of the Dutton campaign and policies to connect in media. Has this election t...

The 2025 Media Landscape Report is out and there is a bit to take in for communicators and those looking to engage media. The concern about AI and public interest journalism is at the top of the list. Pay, working conditions and the use of social media are other matters that have topped the list that journalists have on their mind. The author of the report is Medianet and the Managing Director Amr...

When Susannah Carr and Rick Ardon started anchoring 7 News Perth's nightly bulletin together in 1985, the world and the newsroom were very different places. This duo has now been on the air for a Guiness World Record Breaking 40 years, and the network led ratings for 20 consecutive years up to 2020. This week Rick and Sue join Nic Hayes on The Expert's Podcast to discuss what reporting on world an...

After 10 episodes of the new format, host of The Expert's Podcast Nic Hayes sits down with producer Emily Morgan to discuss the latest season. From Ben Fordham to Dani Laidley to John Laws, catch up on all the golden tips, tricks and media insights from our incredible guests. Nic and Em talk about what it's like to get through a tougher-than-expected interview, their favourite tips gleaned from th...

John Laws, legendary broadcaster and talkback radio host In this episode of The Expert's Podcast, Nic Hayes speaks to the legendary John Laws about his seven-decade long radio career. After finally hanging up his golden microphone for the last time at the end of 2024, John shares memories about what it was like engaging Australians in talkback radio, his favourite politicians to interview, what he...

Will McDonald, Nine News Adelaide Presenter/Reporter/Producer As a presenter, producer and reporter at Nine News Adelaide, Will McDonald appears on televisions across South Australia on most days of the week. And for the last five years while bringing South Australians their daily news and commentary, he's also been fighting a battle against prostate cancer. He joins Nic Hayes on The Expert's Podc...

Gina Field, founder Nepean Regional Security Gina Field is one of Media Stable's stand out experts. Gina's signature style is immediately showcased in this chat with Nic - she presents in media just how she is face to face - real, down to earth, funny and above all - strategic. This week, Nic speaks with Gina about why strategic thinking is essential even when dealing with the media, how running a...