The Honest CEO Show

How to Create A Powerful Vision to Kick Start 2017 and Make It Your Best Year Ever! If you feel like you don’t know where to start with goal setting and strategic planning, then this episode is for you. Strategy & Goal Setting is such an important part of business, particularly as we start the new year in 2017. The first part of goal setting is setting the stage for where you want your business to...

My guest today is Tim Reid is founder and host of Australia and New Zealand’s number one business and marketing podcast - The Small Business Big Marketing Show, which can also be found on all Virgin Australia domestic and international flights. Having launched his hit program seven years ago and with well over 300 episodes under his belt, it regularly ranks on iTunes above the Australian Stock Exc...

I had the pleasure of talking with Bec Derrington, the founder of disruptor publicity platform SourceBottle, a free subscription service that distributes 50,000+ emails a day, each crammed with free media leads. In 2009, Bec started the service to disrupt the traditional media relations model and ensure everyone had free access to media leads to tell their story. Since then, SourceBottle has signi...

Kylie Hammond, CEO and Founder of Director Institute, is a leading board and executive search and board talent management consultant and Australia’s foremost CEO business mentor. Kylie share with us her expert advice on how to capabilities on a board for business growth. Director Institute is the fastest growing network of board directors in the region and aims to refresh boards in Australia by ad...

After talking with 6PR breakfast radio in Perth about the Australian gender pay gap of 16.2%, I recorded this segment which outlines my tips for how women can help close the pay gap. In light of what is happening in Iceland the issue is topical. I encourage the women of the world to take responsibility for effecting the change and take real action. Action, albeit collective or individual is what w...

My guest today is Olivia is the CEO of Australia’s largest community for women, Business Chicks. She started her career in industrial relations, before moving into senior roles in the HR and recruitment industries. At just 24 years old, Olivia was appointed General Manager of a well-respected recruitment firm and went to lead her team to win multiple recruitment agency of the year awards, largely...

My guest today is Amanda Rose. Amanda is Australia’s only Strategic Connector. A Keynote Speaker, CEO of The Business Woman Media, and Founding Director of Western Sydney Women. As one of the most influential people on LinkedIn, Amanda Rose (#BossLady) is quoted as an “internet winning blogger” by TIME.com and contributes regularly to HuffingtonPost, Sydney Morning Herald, SkyBusiness, Women’s Age...

Innovation is not the work only a genius can perform. Anyone can innovate, given the correct framework and environment. To keep up with the rapidly changing market conditions. Every business should be thinking more creatively. Leverage what exists already and combining them to innovate and stay ahead of the curve. I share my 3 steps process, including examples of how to leverage existing technolog...

My guest today is a highly successful entrepreneur, Kelly Baker-Jamieson. Along with her sister Abbey, runs the chocolate gift emporium, Edible Blooms. From a small business start-up in 2005, Edible Blooms celebrates their 10th birthday in 2015 and employs more than 50 staff across seven locations and has grown into a household name in Australia for gift delivery. Edible Blooms was named 2009 Tels...

My guest today is Andrew Griffiths. From humble beginnings growing up as an orphan. To global entrepreneur, keynote presenter and international bestselling author. Andrew is a powerful inspiration to business owners around the world. It has been almost 20 years since Andrew’s first book ‘101 Ways to Market Your first hit the shelves. The way we do business has evolved furiously during this time. I...

My guest today Mia Klitsas founder and CEO of Millie & More who produce the brand Moxie. Mia is a Melbourne based entrepreneur with a passion for social entrepreneurship and women’s rights. Her “moxie” brand of women’s personal care products are a familiar sight at Woolworths, Coles, Chemist Warehouse and other major retailers locally, internationally and also online. Whilst studying a Bachelor of...

Pawl started his career in 1985 as an Art Director. Ten years later he began building what became a highly successful branding/advertising business in Canberra growing it to more than 50 people over a period of 12 years. In 2000 Pawl inadvertently entered the hospitality industry by acquiring part of a small commercial building with a leading restaurateur. Six months later, after losing a tenant,...

My guest today is Catriona Pollard, Founder and Director, CP Communications, one of Australia’s most respected and innovative PR and social media agencies. She is also the author of ‘From Unknown To Expert’, a step-by-step process for growing your profile and expanding your influence by becoming a recognised expert in your field using Public Relations and Social Media. In her book she shares her s...

My guest today is Cyan Ta'eed, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Envato. Founded in 2006 in Cyan's parent's garage, Envato is a creative eco-system, encompassing the largest digital marketplace in the world. Its 6 million members buy and sell digital stock and services, and Envato has delivered over $400 million dollars of earnings to their community of creatives so far. Cyan is 2015 Telstra Vi...

My guest today Sarah Bartholomeusz is a South Australian Lawyer, Entrepreneur and Author. In 2015 Sarah was the recipient of the South Australian Telstra Business Women’s Award in the Start-Up category for You Legal. Sarah started her business You Legal when she was seven months pregnant with your second child after being made redundant. And then, in the same week she receives a phone call no one...

​Dr Amantha Imber is an innovation specialist, best-selling author, and founder of Australia’s leading innovation consultancy Inventium. Amantha has helped companies such as Google, Coca-Cola, Disney, LEGO, Red Bull, American Express, McDonalds, Virgin Australia and Commonwealth Bank innovate. Inventium was one of Australia’s fastest growing companies in the BRW Fast 100 list, and was also awarded...

I had the pleasure of chatting to Tina Tower the founder and CEO of Begin Bright and the Telstra Australian Young Business Woman of the Year in 2014. Not your ordinary Gen-Y female, Tina started her first business at the age of 20 and by the time she hit 30 had built and sold 2 businesses, completed a degree, got married, had two children and started in the challenging world of building a National...

I had the pleasure of chatting to Kate Morris the founder and CEO of Adorebeauty.com.au Australia’s first online beauty store with a turnover of more than $10 million dollars annually. She launched the business from her garage in 1999 at the age of 21, while still an undergraduate student. In 2015, after 15 years of bootstrapping, Adorebeauty.com.au announced an investment by retail giant Woolwort...

I had the pleasure of talking to Alicia Stephenson, the 2015 Victorian Telstra Young Business Woman of the Year. Alicia has founded and operated many varied businesses. Most recently Alicia accumulated a panel of experts to build a Multi-Industry Initiative and Alliance to up skill Personal Trainers to become Pregnancy and Perinatal Fitness Specialists, listed on a National Register made available...

I had the pleasure of talking to Christine Khor, MD of Chorus Executive, on her achievements in business to date. An amazing woman committed to making a difference. Christine is the author of "Hire Love: How to Hire Passionate People to Make Greater Profit". Christine is the 2004 winner of the Women's Chief of Enterprise International Award, a in 2015 was a Telstra Business Women’s Awards Finalist...