Vistage Live - Australia and New Zealand - Business and Leadership Insights

Join Stephanie Christopher and special guest Ashton Bishop in a deep dive into the world of marketing budgets and strategies. In this episode, we uncover the critical balance between short-term performance marketing and long-term brand building. Hear why allocating 60% of your marketing budget to brand and 40% to short-term efforts is crucial for sustainable growth. From the importance of differen...

In this episode, Ingrid Maynard and Stephanie Christopher discuss the challenges in sales, from overcoming stereotypes to addressing the talent shortage. Ingrid delves into the skills deficit within sales teams, the significance of observable behaviours and the untapped potential of sales functions as incubators for broader organisational strategies. Business leaders will gain insights into the mo...

Sophie Pank is an authentic marketing professional with a knack for simplifying the complexities of marketing. This episode focuses on two key areas for business leaders wanting to ramp up their marketing efforts.  It may be just the right time to review marketing strategies and ensure you have alignment and collaboration across your business. Two top takeaways are: The critical need for alignment...

Debbie Haski Leventhal is an accomplished Professor of Business Management and the MBA Director at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. She is well-published with over 60 academic articles, five books, and a TED Talk, dedicated to creating impact and enabling others to find meaning and purpose. In this fascinating podcast, Debbie Haski Leventhal's talks about her childhood and upbringing in...

  The podcast features a conversation with David Jenyns, who became a systems devotee after systemising his own business successfully in 2016. He founded systemHUB and SYSTEMology with a mission to free business owners from the daily operations of their businesses. The discussion covers various aspects of systemising a business, the importance of repeatability, the impact on scalability, and how t...

In this episode Trudy MacDonald and Stephanie Christopher tackle this rich and relevant topic, uncovering the evolving landscape of work and leadership challenges - a must listen podcast for all business leaders. Over the past few years, there has been a shift from "The Great Resignation" to "The Great Renegotiation" and ultimately "The Great Exhaustion." Leaders are facing burnout in an environme...

Melo Calarco, the author of Beating Burnout, Finding Balance. He's a mindfulness and high performance expert, a keynote speaker and corporate programs facilitator. Melo teaches others how to stay energized, perform at their best, and conquer burnout. Melo's lessons draw on his three decades of professional experience and on his life of cycling and trekking more than 30,000 kilometers across five c...

In 2017 DJ and Harriet McCready embarked on transforming a dilapidated historic building in the NSW Blue Mountains of NSW into the first brewpub in the Blue Mountains.   Harriet tells a great entrepreneurial story. Hear the ups and downs of building a business from scratch, with incredible strokes of luck and about the people that helped them along with way. Their controversial business plan, resi...

This episode is thought-provoking and explores the exciting possibilities that generative AI offers. By understanding this emerging technology and its implications, you can position your organisation to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven world. Tim sheds light on the historical journey of AI, from its origins in the post-World War II era to the present day. He touches on the concept of machines t...

In this podcast, Warren Hogan provides an in-depth analysis of Australia's economic landscape and the rationale behind his views on interest rates and inflation. Warren emphasizes the need for Australia's cash rate to surpass 4% in order to achieve a zero real interest rate. He argues that negative real interest rates historically do not help control inflation and can even contribute to its rise....

Sandra Poon is a strategy advisor, certified Advisory Board Chair and business coach - Sandra’s secret super-power is her ability to understand an organisation’s landscape quickly and identify ways to make it better.  Sandra and Stephanie delve deeper into the topic - DEIB and discuss the importance of fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels heard, valued, and empowered to contribute...

In this episode of 'Empowering Leadership', we dive into the critical moments that CEOs face on their journey. Join Danielle Jorgensen and Stephanie Christopher as they explore strategies to navigate disruption, make impactful decisions, and develop emotional agility. Hear how to empower your team, tap into the expertise across your organisation, and become a transformational leader. Danielle expl...

Colin Fraser, Co founder and Partner at Nevis Capital and Stephanie explore the opportunities and challenges caused by generative AI technology, particularly in fields traditionally considered outside the realm of automation, such as creative professions and consulting.   The conversation touches on the potential resistance to adopting AI tools in conservative professions like finance, insurance,...

Paul is an award-winning founder of Future Directors Institute and is described as a ‘boardroom futurist’. He's one of the leading thinkers on the where next for corporate governance and speaks regularly around the world on the themes of board diversity, inclusive decision-making and the concept of the ‘Future Director’. In this podcast Paul explores the true purpose of a board and the change in m...

Dr Neryl East shares her experience of working with leaders across different types of organisations and highlights the importance of effective communication. She says, ‘Communication is not just about pushing out information but rather making sure that the other person has received, understood, believed, and acted on the message. Particularly in times of stress and uncertainty, trust in leaders an...

Elias Kanaris is an author, professional keynote speaker, executive coach, leadership trainer, and entrepreneur. Elias shares an insider's view about what happened on 9/11 when the plane he was a passenger in was diverted, alongside another 37 planes, to Gander International Airport due to the terrorist acts in the US (New York City, the Pentagon and DC). What the passengers expected was going to...

Jens Goennemann, Managing Director of Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre sits down with Stephanie Christopher and shares his insights about the misconceptions of Australian Manufacturing and the untapped Opportunities for the future if we’re smart. Manufacturing is the most promising capability to transform Australia from a lucky country to a smart country, says Jens. He advocates that Industry...

In this high energy and super informative podcast Dr Robert Dew, Senior Partner at  CapFeather Global and customer strategy & innovation expert , shares research insights about how different companies grow.  Robert and Stephanie jump into The Three Horizons of Growth framework, originally developed by McKinsey and Company, and discuss the findings of CapFeathers research that discovered which...

Dr Robert Dew, a customer experience innovation and competitive strategy expert, delivers this short, fast paced podcast. What's Theory of Purchase all about? 'People are fundamentally driven by needs' says Rob. Find out the 6 Core needs (CAPFUL) and why it's important for every businesses to develop a theory of purchase that's valid.  A great 9 minute listen!

Ashton Bishop, CEO at Step Change and Institute of Change - Marketing Academy Mentor and keynote speaker, he's always a dynamite guest on TEC Live and this time is no different. Stephanie and Ashton start their conversation with the ‘R’ word and the mindset needed to look beyond the media hype – ‘remember it’s a cycle’ says Aston. Ashton reveals the 5 smart marketing moves SME leaders can make to...

Stephanie Christopher had the pleasure to be joined by cybersecurity expert Ross Sardi for a discussion about the current threat landscape and how to protect a small-to-midsized organisation. This timely podcast provides a look into the most critical security issues and risks facing leaders in 2023. You’ll learn about the evolving role of the leader in the cybersecurity space, how to work collabor...

In this robust and interesting podcast, team coach and leadership expert Bernard Desmidt, introduces the 5 Disciplines that distinguish high performing teams and shares what it takes for teams to transition to flourish and achieve the most impactful results. Bernard kicks off the conversation with the 80:60:20 Paradox - Why is it that 80% of leaders claim to spend 60% of their time in teams, yet o...

Psychologically safe leadership is a whole new approach that can be learned in time, if you want to unleash the leader you have always wanted to be this podcast is for you. Dave Sewell, shares his perspective about the importance of Leaders putting psychological safety at the core of everybody's development. What stops you as a leader getting the best outcomes and working together with a common go...

This fast-paced conversation Christian and Stephanie cover leadership, strategy, execution and performance. A former fighter pilot and now successful entrepreneur, Christian Boucousis (Boo), dedicates his life to helping leaders have the courage to be accountable for their own journey. Boo shares insights into how Great leaders create clarity through chaos and reveals the ‘Do Loop’ a brain hack th...

In this inspiring podcast Nicole Golan, a proud Ngarrindjeri woman and CEO/Founder of Nik&Co. consultancy, speaks from the heart. Nicole highlights the inequity in our society and brings to life how business has a role to play in making a difference. Nicole and Stephanie unpack what reconciliatory practices within a business environment look like. How do leaders embrace reconciliation and incl...