The Inner Chief

"Often, CEOs get fixated on their competition. I think it's a really big mistake because you just end up impersonating them. Just look after your customers and give them a great product and service, such that you don't even have to be concerned about your competition." In this Best of Series episode, we hear from Accidental CEO of AV1, Keith Wootton, on finding inspiration, daily disruption, and c...

"Do you want to work in a company where your values align or are you okay with the fact that they don't?" In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, we speak to Julie Mathers, Founder of Flora and Fauna and CEO of Snuggle Hunny, on being adventurous, bootstrapping a business, and first mover advantage. 🎧👉  chiefmaker.com/270  👂 REGISTER INTEREST FOR THE NEXT MINI-MBA INTAKE: chiefmaker.com/min...

"As a Chief, working on the business is both defining what it is you need to do AND how the business performance is assessed, and then executing and doing this consistently." In today's minisode, we are going to talk about how to work on the business, and in particular, the mindset that you can bring in order to absolutely nail your role as a senior executive. Working on the business is the role o...

"Let's approach these problems humbly and not try to tell the customer what we think, but rather how can we offer a service that is definitely wanted now and that can grow into a software solution over time." In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, we speak to Ben Lipschitz, Co-Founder and CEO of FoodByUs, on being data-driven, starting and exiting a business, and successfully securing funding...

"Don't let other people control your agenda or the dynamics of your diary. I don't have any qualms saying to people that I'm postponing meetings and focusing on five things that are going to move the dial." In this Best of Series episode, we hear from former MD & CEO of The Pact Group, Mal Bundey, on making a difference and bringing your 'A Game'. 🎧👉  chiefmaker.com/267   👂 REGISTER INTEREST FO...

"There's 1.35 million tech-enabled impact-focused startups created every single year around the world. Entrepreneurs are spending 60% plus of their time trying to raise capital in a market that they don't understand because it's a dark art." In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, I speak to Ant Moorhouse, Co-Founder and CEO of EarthTech, on purpose-driven leadership, and changing the planet b...

"Make building a track record of success the core thing from now because you can't possibly say you've made a difference in your job unless it's measurable." In today's first minisode for 2023, I wanted to give you a bit of guidance on how to focus on starting this year strong. I want you to look through the lens of executive excellence such that you will turn up every day in your job in a way tha...

"If you think the relationships you have to build are just at your level, then there's a very good chance down the track you're going to run into some trouble."   In today's minisode, I wanted to bring to you five new lessons from the Chiefs from 2022, and we wanted to bring to you and share with you these lessons to help you finish out the year and then come out fighting even better next year.  ...

In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, we speak to Casey Lyons, Co-Founder and CEO of LIVIN, on the rollercoaster of grief, being not weak to speak, practising self-care. 🎧👉  chiefmaker.com/263   👂 REGISTER INTEREST FOR THE NEXT MINI-MBA INTAKE: chiefmaker.com/minimba In this episode I get to hang out with an unsung hero. He's one of those humans that goes about every day making a differen...

"When I don't put thinking time into my life, I just feel like the world is starting to close in around me and there's too many big things that are happening that I can't control." In today's minisode, I want to help you to make massive moves by allocating time in your diary to slow down and be more strategic. I'm sure there are busy periods of your life where you're rushing around, and not delive...

"I've got this simple mantra: I refuse to listen to problems or issues, but I'll listen to opportunities and challenges." In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, we speak to Angus McPherson, Managing Director Australia of Diageo, on creating momentum, difficult conversations, and simplifying your message. 🎧👉  chiefmaker.com/261   👂 REGISTER INTEREST FOR FUTURE MINI-MBA INTAKES: chiefmaker.c...

"I believe in the universal bank; I keep putting the positive in the universal bank and it keeps paying it back with interest." In this Best of Series episode, we hear from personal finance guru, Noel Whittaker, on rising out of adversity, consistently turning up, and why honesty works. 🎧👉  chiefmaker.com/260   👂 REGISTER INTEREST FOR FUTURE MINI-MBA INTAKES: chiefmaker.com/minimba I interviewe...

"Everything we do has to be win-win-win; a win for business owners, a win for consumers, which equals a win for us." In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, we speak to Mark Calabro, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of HungryHungry and OrderMate, on digitising human-to-human connections, succeeding in two tech startups, using fear of failure to your advantage. 🎧👉  chiefmaker.com/259   👂 REGISTER INTER...

"We thought that instead of running a franchise, why don't we go and get our own funding and set up our own brand for this unserviced segment? We know that we're going to have a fair amount of market share from day dot." In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, we speak to Ryan Gair, Co-Founder and CEO of Rate Money on backing yourself, knowing your customer, and operational investing. 🎧👉  ch...

"One of the greatest gifts in life is to know our fragility and that we are weak. And it's out of the fragility that we can be our very best self." In this Best of Series episode, we hear from spiritual guru, Damien Price, on spirituality and how it fits in the corporate world. 🎧👉  chiefmaker.com/257   👂 REGISTER INTEREST FOR FUTURE MINI-MBA INTAKES: chiefmaker.com/minimba I interviewed Damien...

"The addicted person has to be ready and prepared, and they have to hit a point where there are ramifications to their future health and happiness because of their drug use." In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, we speak to Addiction Coaching Specialist, Conrad Tracey, on breaking points, dealing with resistance in others, and self-acceptance. 🎧👉  chiefmaker.com/256   👂 REGISTER INTEREST...

"Too many people are dominated in their mind by a sense of fear of all the things that could possibly go wrong. That's no way to take control of a situation." In today's minisode, I want to help you to regain control and shift the power dynamic in a professional relationship. This topic is actually inspired by one of my clients, who was getting into some situations with a powerful stakeholder at w...

"A leader doesn't make a great business; the people make a great business. The leader just helps bring out the best in its people." In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, we speak to Mark Pomeroy, CEO of Pomeroy Pacific, on managing risk, asking great questions, and succeeding in a family business. 🎧👉  chiefmaker.com/254   👂 REGISTER INTEREST FOR FUTURE MINI-MBA INTAKES: chiefmaker.com/min...

"If you're willing to work like nobody's willing to work, you're giving yourself at least the opportunity to live like nobody else is able to later." In this Best of Series episode, we hear from John Lee Dumas , Founder of Entrepreneurs on Fire, on being insanely valuable, thinking outside the box and unlocking discipline to win.   🎧👉  chiefmaker.com/253  👂   FINAL CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR OUR SE...

"When you're creating your own business, there are going to be knocks and it is going to be devastating. But you need to keep getting back up, because no-one else is going to." In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, we speak to food industry innovator, Cass Spies, the Founder and CEO of Twisted Healthy Treats, on being nimble, promoting from within, and winning globally. 🎧👉  chiefmaker.com/...

"The research is bulletproof; when you're in love with your job, the people with whom you live and who report to you are 80% more likely to be thriving as well." In today's minisode, I want to help you move up by moving past. Fundamentally, your career is a journey. There are peaks, troughs, stalls, rises, plateaus and everything in between. And unless you have the tools to create your own destiny...

"I always say I want entrepreneurs in the company and I want them to act like entrepreneurs by making decisions that are good for the business." In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, we speak to Travel industry disruptor, André Schwämmlein, the Co-Founder and CEO of Flix, on art versus science, creating new markets, and daring to better the world. 🎧👉  chiefmaker.com/250   👂 REGISTER FOR O...

"This human condition to protect and help others is there from the moment we are born. People who feel soulless simply lack this instinct. Incorporating it into our daily routine will make all the difference." In this Best of Series episode, we hear from Hetty Johnston AM, Founder and Former CEO & Chair of Bravehearts, on passion, resilience and negotiating with Prime Ministers. 🎧👉  chiefmaker.c...

"The businesses that generally fail are where the founder says they have a backup plan, like a job. My mentality was if it failed, I would start another business. So I may as well make this one work." In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, we speak to footwear brand trailblazer, Vince Lebon, the CEO and Founder of Rollie Nation, on streamlining systems, scaling a business and operating rhythm...

"It's not about saying "no" or trying to dodge work; you're actually trying to be better for the company you work for. You're putting them first." In today's minisode, I want to save you some time. You know the score, you've accepted a meeting invite and you turn up to the meeting and there's no agenda, no plan, no defined outcome, and you probably weren't even needed or the meeting could have bee...