The Jasper Blueprint

How do you use AI in business without losing the personal touch? In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint, Bessi Graham chats with Ana Raynes, CEO of Simplified Impact, about balancing automation with authentic customer relationships. You'll discover how top businesses are leveraging AI to streamline operations, drive growth, and stay human in an increasingly digital world.   In this episode: Keep...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi is joined by Kiva Slade to discuss the pivotal role of leadership and strategy in modern business success. Kiva provides insights into transforming business intelligence into confident action, a critical skill for leaders feeling constrained by the influx of data and change.  Bessi and Kiva explore how leaders can navigate and embrace strategi...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi is joined by Jo Stanley, a trailblazer in Australian radio who discusses her latest venture in breaking the sound barrier, Broad Radio—the first-ever radio network for women in Australia. Jo talks about her journey from being a successful radio host to a startup founder, emphasising her mission to amplify women's voices in an industry that has...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi and Melissa Dinwiddie, a prolific creativity instigator, explore the dynamic interplay between business creativity and innovation. The discussion challenges traditional notions of productivity, emphasising the value of play and experimentation in achieving groundbreaking results.  Melissa reveals how her "Create the Impossible" framework — hig...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi and Lucinda Hartley explore adaptive leadership and thriving in the future of work. Lucinda, a seasoned entrepreneur and urban futurist, brings her wealth of experience to discuss how leaders can build adaptive mindsets to navigate the uncertainties of the modern work landscape. They cover various aspects of entrepreneurial thinking, strategic...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi shares "10 Rules I Live By", which they prefer to call "10 Mantras or Reminders" for achieving business excellence, as they don't like the idea of rigid rules! These mantras have shaped their personal growth, relationships, and approach to life. Bessi shares their insights into navigating complex business landscapes while maintaining personal...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi dives into navigating innovation in leadership styles. They unpack leadership styles, past and present, with a focus on wisdom, service, and the good of the many. Bessi dismantles traditional leadership perceptions like the "Great Man Theory," and introduces the "thrive cycle," a framework designed to refine how businesses understand and actua...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi dives into the growing importance of authentic leadership and how staying true to your values is essential for building trust in today's competitive business landscape. Authentic leadership, Bessi explains, is about developing deep self-awareness, understanding your strengths, and fully embracing your core values. By doing so, leaders can expr...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi welcomes Co-Founders of Business Together, Nicky and Vanessa to discuss the concept of "Healthy Hustle" for sustainable business growth. They dive into their book Healthy Hustle: The New Blueprint to Thrive in Business and Life, a game-changing guide that challenges the grind of hustle culture, offering smarter strategies for business growth,...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi welcomes Joshua Spodek to discuss how leadership and personal transformation drive environmental sustainability. They explore how individual change can ignite systemic shifts toward more sustainable living, with Josh sharing his personal journey and the mindset shift that fueled his mission. He introduces the Spodek Method, a unique framework...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi and Dr Amy Climer explore the power of team creativity and its essential role in driving innovation within small- to medium-sized businesses. They share practical insights on how leaders foster a culture of creativity, even when team members doubt their own potential, emphasising that innovation is a systematic, learnable skill—not just an inh...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi engages in a powerful conversation with Ellen Hooper, a leader in culture and leadership coaching, about cultivating Authentic Leadership. As co-founder of The Growth Collective, Ellen shares her expertise on integrating diversity and inclusion into leadership and organisational culture, highlighting the crucial role of empowering middle manag...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi dives into critical insights on business strategy and cultural shifts as we approach 2025. Bessi critiques the current market culture, highlighting how the rush for quick fixes and disconnected projects often divert resources from long-term strategic work and emphasises the importance of intentional decision-making and strategic planning to dr...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi is joined by Marcia Dawood, an expert in angel investment and author of Do Good While Doing Well. They discuss the shift from traditional investment approaches to those that combine profit with purpose, driving sustainable growth and innovation. The conversation highlights how business leaders can become active investors, while addressing myth...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi is joined by Derek Mumford to explore fundamental business strategies for increasing sales in today's challenging market. Drawing on his extensive experience in corporate leadership and consulting, Derek shares practical solutions that seamlessly blend financial success with meaningful impact. Together, they highlight the importance of returni...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi dives into branding strategies for business leaders with marketing expert Danielle Cevallos, exploring the evolving landscape of personal and company branding. Danielle shares powerful insights into the unique strengths of personal branding and explains why it remains essential, regardless of business size or type. Listeners will uncover actio...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi delves into the transformative impact of purpose-driven storytelling and truth-telling within organisations, engaging with Dom Thurbon to explore how these elements drive meaningful change. With a focus on behaviour change and the realities of today's fast-paced business environment, Dom offers invaluable insights from his extensive career as...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi sits down with Brooke, CEO of Makor Resources, to explore her visionary approach to transforming the mining industry through sustainable leadership, ethical sourcing, and conscious consumerism. Brooke shares her journey from a young model in sustainable fashion to becoming a pioneering force in ethical mining. Together, they uncover the powerf...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi is joined by executive advisor Nadine Parkington, who shares her expertise in human-centric strategic planning, digital transformation, and leadership. They discuss navigating an evolving business landscape where technology and leadership shape the future. Nadine reveals her unique approach that integrates personal values with organisational n...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi explores the evolution of workplace wellbeing with social researcher and author Ashley Fell. They discuss how shifting employee expectations around workplace culture and leadership are driving the need for environments that prioritise wellbeing. Drawing on research from McCrindle, Ashley highlights how organisations can foster spaces where bot...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi engages with Paul Smith, the founder of Future Directors, to explore governance as a competitive edge in small to medium-sized businesses. Focusing on future-fit boards that manage responsibilities across all stakeholders, the conversation moves beyond the traditional view of governance as mere compliance. Paul Smith, a seasoned board director...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi welcomes Maraya Brown, a leading women's health expert, to explore the critical role of well-being in achieving peak performance for business leaders. Using the powerful metaphor of "food as medicine," we expand the conversation to encompass a holistic sense of nourishment, focusing on how leaders can harmonise their professional and personal...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi delves into market trends within real estate syndication and business innovation with special guest, Annie Dickerson. Annie shares her inspiring journey from an educator and game designer to co-founding Good Egg Investments, a company transforming the investment landscape by democratising access to real estate opportunities. She reveals the dr...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi dives deep into the intricacies of leadership, team dynamics, and organisational growth with Paul Crick, founder of The Elevate Partnership, focusing on how fostering innovation through "uncommon conversations" drives team performance. They explore both individual and collective leadership behaviours, drawing from Paul's extensive experience a...

In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi and Mel Rosenthal explore the nuanced dynamics of unlocking leadership potential, particularly focusing on the significance of powerful questions and authentic conversations in building a robust business culture. Throughout the conversation, Mel shares her transition from a corporate career to coaching and mentoring, emphasising the valuable l...