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CommBank Global Economic & Markets Update podcastAussie weekly: CommBank HSI for February lacklustre, labour market data up nextA quieter week locally but Belinda Allen and Harry Ottley deep dive into the CommBank Househould Spending Insights for February as well as the latest business and consumer surveys. Labour market data is up next and they also discuss the aluminium and steel tariffs imposed on Australia by the US.
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2025-03-1615 minCommBank Global Economic & Markets Update podcastCommBank Household Spending Insights December 2024The choppy holiday spending period continued in December with a fall of 1.8% in the month in the CommBank Household Spending Insights series. This fall followed gains in October and November. Four categories fell in the month with Household goods recording the largest fall. Stephen Halmarick, Chief Economist and Belinda Allen, Senior Economist dive into the details of the HSI as well as the outlook for spending in the latest podcast.
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2025-01-1410 min
ChanticleerSPECIAL EPISODE: CommBank's Matt Comyn on banking, politics and the economyThis week Commonwealth Bank chief executive Matt Comyn speaks exclusively to the Chanticleer podcast about the bank’s runaway share price, where the economy is headed in the new year and why politics needs to change. In a wide ranging discussion, he also talks about where interest rates are headed, takes us behind the scenes of Commbank's $3 withdrawal fiasco and reveals which Chook he likes more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-12-1333 min
Crib NotesDec 6: Help to Buy approved, CommBank cop fee backlash, Property prices hit milestone, Updated rate predictionsCrib Notes: Weekly Property and Finance Round-Up (Dec 6th) Hosted by Carl and Jo Violeta
00:00 Introduction and Host Update
00:16 Help to Buy Scheme Explained
02:13 CommBank's New Fee Controversy
03:13 National Property Prices Hit Record High
04:01 Updated Cash Rate Predictions
05:41 Conclusion and Sign-Off
Learn more about the Help To Buy scheme:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DDMYGAITRGp/?img_index=4
Median house prices for each state and territory:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DDNpT2mzbH2/
2024-12-0605 min
What the FluxCommBank's banking backflip | Salesforce's 'hard pivot' | SpaceX's valuation goes to the moonCommBank has backed down from its plan to charge customers $3 to withdraw their own money after enormous backlash. Salesforce has seen its value jump by more than $30 billion USD after it rolled out a brand new feature… “AI”. SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space startup, is reportedly gearing up for a $350 billion USD valuation which would make it the world’s most valuable startup. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStoreDownload the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on I...
2024-12-0506 min
Squiz TodayChaos in South Korea, Australia breaks from the US over Israel, Commbank backtracks on new fees, and Beyonce is top of the pops...Thursday, 5 December: Chaos in South Korea, Australia breaks from the US over Israel, Commbank backtracks on new fees, and Beyonce is top of the pops... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).Sponsored: For more information about the Global Plastics Treaty, visit globalplastictreaty.com.Here's a link to an explainer on a 2-state solution in the Israel-Palestine conflictOther things we do:Squiz Kids - a news...
2024-12-0412 min
@AuManufacturing ConversationsEpisode 103 (Sponsored by Commonwealth Bank) -- Peter Cox, Managing Director Gelista and Camilla Waterhouse from CommBankSend us a textThis episode was produced in cooperation with Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and features Peter Cox, Managing Director of Gelista, and Camilla Waterhouse, Executive Manager of Environment, Social and Governance in CommBank's Business Banking unit. They discuss the background to the upcoming climate reporting obligations, as well as how companies can use sustainability to create value and reduce risk for their business.Episode guide0:20 – An introduction to guests. 2:08 – Some observations on where corporate sustainability is going in the next 12 months.4:46 – Mandatory climate reporting. Why it’s on...
2024-11-1223 min
What the FluxCommBank's AI-gents | Microsoft's got too much cash | Goodbye Tupperware partiesCommBank is exploring the possibility of replacing thousands of local call centre staff with an AI-customer service centre. Microsoft has announced a $60 billion share buy back as well as a 10% increase to its quarterly dividend. Tupperware Brands, the brand behind the kitchen staples, is preparing to file for bankruptcy this week after it struggled to manage more than $700 million USD in debt. — Download the moomoo app here to get 3 free stocks when you sign up. Conditions apply Moomoo disclaimer: *Pass-through fees and FX costs not included. *T&C's apply. Ap...
2024-09-1706 minWhat the FluxCommbank's cash crisis | Advertisers avoid X like the plague | General Motors cuts 1,000 jobsCommBank has warned that keeping cash at its bank branches is costing it more than $350 million a year. X, formerly known as Twitter, has seen its ad revenue drop by more than 24% in the first half of this year, as advertisers stay away from it. General Motors is cutting 1,000 software employees globally to streamline its initiatives and explore AI. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatworkDownload the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStoreDownload the free app (Google Play...
2024-08-2006 minWhat the FluxCommBank's $9.8b profit | Telstra's writing it down | Meta's music collabCommBank has announced a whopping $9.8 billion cash profit for the past 12 months after growing its customer base even further. Telstra has seen its annual net profit take a double-digit drop after its mobile price rises weren’t enough to offset some major expenses. Universal Music Group and Meta are expanding their music-licensing deal, which will make Universal’s songs available on all of Meta’s platforms. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatworkDownload the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppSto...
2024-08-1506 min
Squiz TodayA battle over Gazans' visas kicks off; The Kiwi PM drops in; CommBank reports a big profit; And some dodgy lollies...Thursday, 15 August: A battle over Gazans' visas kicks off; The Kiwi PM drops in; CommBank reports a big profit; And some dodgy lollies...The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and di...
2024-08-1411 min
Customer SmartsHow to drive customer centricity at scale – Khachig Kabakjian – ex CommBankBecoming customer centric is smart, but it’s hard to do… It’s smart because it’s more efficient for the business and better for customers. Win + Win. The problem is, it’s a massive shift for large organisations, many have been structured around key product areas and work in siloed ways. So, trying to transition to a customer centric culture and operating model is an enormous task. My guest in the next episode of the Customer Smarts Podcast Khachig Kabakjian has climbed that very mountain and successfully driven customer centricity inside massive organisatio...
2024-07-2933 min
Leading WomenShivani Gopal, CEO & Founder, Elladex, on her purpose in activating financial inclusion and leadership participation for womenShivani Gopal, CEO & Founder, Elladex, discusses her purpose in activating for financial inclusion and leadership participation for women. Shivani emphasises the importance being intentional with strategy and recognising when to shift or when to stay steadfast.
Key Insights
(02:29) How Shivani started her leadership journey having smart money conversations as a young girl
(12:17) How to build the portfolio career of your dreams
(24:13) Shivani’s addition to your leadership toolbox
Important Resources and Links
If you’d like to learn more about how CommBank is suppor...
2024-06-2425 minLeading WomenSarah Nolet, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Tenacious Ventures on leading through influence and inclusion rather than authority and hierarchical structuresSarah Nolet, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Tenacious Ventures on leading through influence and inclusion rather than authority and hierarchical structures. Sarah is a change maker, backing women founders who are creating more environmentally and ecologically sustainable ways of producing food and what we eat.
Key Insights
(02:05) How Sarah found leadership as an athlete and how it transferred to business
(07:31) Finding alignment between action for impact and commercial outcomes
(22:43) Sarah’s addition to your Leadership Toolbox
Important Resources and Links
If you’d like to lea...
2024-06-1125 min
Performance Intelligence94 The Science Behind CEO Performance | Matt Comyn (CommBank)What does it take to lead one of Australia’s largest companies – and still perform at your peak?In this episode, Andrew May sits down with Matt Comyn, CEO of Commonwealth Bank, for an honest and practical conversation on leadership, resilience, and performance. From wearable tech to shifting emotional states, Matt shares the real tools and techniques he uses to stay fit — mentally, emotionally, and physically.In this podcast, Andrew and Matt discuss:2:15 What Matt was like growing up and Matt’s biggest inspiration – his mum.8:00 shifting from a deficit...
2024-05-2959 minLeading WomenKylie Walsh, Founder and Director, REGROWTH on her philosophy that slowing down can get you there fasterKylie Walsh, Founder and Director, REGROWTH believes slowing down and taking everything in your stride can get you to your destination faster. Get to know about her young start in business, how she deliberately invests in people and the power of letting others be your mirror.
Key Insights
(01:56) How Kylie bought her first office at 21 and found great mentors early on
(09:04) Clarity of purpose to lead you down the right path
(25:55) Kylie’s additions to your Leadership Toolbox
Important Resources and Links
If you’...
2024-05-2828 min
Mi3 Audio EditionCommBank, Westpac, Suncorp, McDonald’s and KFC show market how to crack women’s sport sponsorship as audiences climb, engagement outpoints men’sThe likes of CommBank, Westpac, Suncorp, McDonald’s and KFC are showing the rest of the market how to do women’s sports beyond just slapping on a logo – and it’s paying off in spades, according to GroupM Chief Investment Officer Mel Hey and Foxtel Media Head of Sport NSW, Caitlin O’Meara. But while existing men’s code sponsors are migrating spend into women’s sport, the broader market remains behind the curve – despite significant growth in both female and male audiences. According to O’Meara, audience numbers for AFL W and NRL W last year climbed 28 per cent and 43 pe...
2024-05-1627 minLeading WomenSophie Gilder, Managing Director, Blockchain & Digital Assets, CommBank on pushing the boundaries of creativity, collaboration and technologySophie Gilder, Managing Director, Blockchain & Digital Assets, CommBank on pushing the boundaries of creativity, collaboration and technology and on creating more pathways for women and girls to see what they can be in the wide world of tech.
Key Insights
(02:01) How Sophie started her leadership journey – from School of the Air to blockchain
(13:22) Fostering happier, more engaged and more creative teams
(27:53) Sophie’s addition to your leadership toolbox – how to avoid regret
References
(06:02) Learn more about the example Sophie mentions on voice technology in the a...
2024-05-1330 minLeading WomenSheba Nandkeolyar, Founder & CEO MultiConnexions Group on putting your hand up and asking for more as you extend the other to helpSheba Nandkeolyar: Fostering innovation through diverse leadership
Sheba Nandkeolyar, Founder & CEO MultiConnexions Group, finds success by identifying opportunities amongst challenges. Sheba is a champion for women’s participation, with a propensity to bridge cultural connections and lift others up as she leads with inclusivity.
Key Insights
(02:17) How Sheba reignited her leadership journey after migrating to Australia
(15:20) Activating women’s participation leads to greater outcomes
(22:33) Sheba’s addition to your Leadership Toolbox – advice and tips that worked for her
Important Resources and Links
If you’d...
2024-04-2928 minLeading WomenAmber Manning, CEO @Just Cuts™ on leading from the middle, prioritising communication and harnessing the power of networkingAmber Manning: Leadership to leave positive a legacy
Amber Manning, CEO @Just Cuts™ on leading from the middle, prioritising communication and harnessing the power of networking. Hear how Amber stayed a cut above the rest, ensuring she would leave a legacy of her own.
Key Insights
(02:22) How Amber’s goals of travelling the world and becoming a landowner sparked her leadership
(07:17) Taking @Just Cuts™ on the analog to digital journey: the reality of going from docket books to real-time automation with a franchise
(22:50) Amber’s addition to your Lead...
2024-04-1625 minLeading WomenNicole Christodoulou, CommBank ParaMatildas on unwavering grit, reslience and her philosophy of keeping it simpleNicole Christodoulou, CommBank ParaMatildas on unwavering grit, reslience and her philosophy of keeping it simple. Be captivated by Nicole’s determination to realise her dreams of teaching and playing elite football, all while lifting others up along the way.
Key Insights
(02:26) How Nicole’s leadership journey started and the experience of recovering from two strokes at age 21
(08:48) How Nicole delivered when she was told “you can’t do it”
(19:30) Nicole’s addition to your leadership toolbox
Important Resources and Links
For more information on the Hidden...
2024-04-0122 minLeading WomenKate Russell, CEO, Supply Nation on the value of collaboration, the power of mentorship and the need to create safe spaces for minority groupsKate Russell, CEO, Supply Nation on how generous mentorship supported her growth, the value in paying opportunities forward and the need to create safe spaces for minority groups to thrive. Be inspired by Kate’s clarity of purpose and her unique take on how traditional cultural ways of working can guide the future of leadership.
Key Insights
(01:55) How Kate started her leadership journey
(12:28) Why we need true collaboration and partnership to change the world for indigenous people and women
(25:36) Kate’s additions to your Leadership Toolbox
Impo...
2024-03-1828 minLeading WomenAngelique Wan, CEO and Co-Founder, Consent Labs, on being a young leader driven by purpose, redefining success and prioritising developmentKey Insights
(02:00) How Angelique started her leadership journey – and became CEO at just 24
(13:01) Reorienting what success looks like and Angelique’s advice on living an impact-based life
(30:05) Angelique’s addition to your Leadership Toolbox
Important Resources and Links
If you’d like to learn more about how CommBank is supporting the growth of women in business visit www.womeninfocus.com.au
Host of the Leading Women podcast, Shivani Gopal is an expert in unlocking inclusion and participation in finance and leadership for women. She is the Found...
2024-03-0433 minLeading WomenKate Wickett, Former CEO, Sydney WorldPride on unlocking growth through volunteering, the gaps and gains in diversity and inclusion, and the formula to fostering a connected teamKate Wickett, Former CEO, Sydney WorldPride on unlocking growth through volunteering, the gaps and gains in diversity and inclusion, and her success formula to not only back yourself but also the person standing next to you.
Key Insights
(02:03) How Kate started her leadership journey
(08:30) Bringing Sydney WorldPride together
(22:59) Kate’s addition to your Leadership Toolbox
Important Resources and Links
If you’d like to learn more about how CommBank is supporting the growth of women in business visit www.womeninfocus.com.au
Host...
2024-02-1925 min
Squiz TodayVictoria recovers from a power outage; Tasmania's off to the polls; CommBank's smaller big profit; And an AI loaf of love...Thursday, 15 February 2024 – Victoria recovers from a power outage; Tasmania's off to the polls; CommBank's smaller big profit; And an AI loaf of love... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning.#SPONSORED: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact here.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcas...
2024-02-1410 minWhat the FluxCommBank is margin over growth | Crocs x McDonald's | The Body Shop has a new ownerCommBank has prioritised its margin over its growth in the past quarter as it announces a profit of $2.5 billion for the past 3 months. Crocs has released a collaboration with McDonald’s for a new shoe line, with socks and jibbitz as well. Natura&Co, the global cosmetics company, has signed a deal to sell The Body Shop to Aurelius in a monster deal. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Do...
2023-11-1506 min
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandCoach Kelly talks about the Commbank ParamatildasThis week, Mandy chats with Kelly Stirton, coach of the CommBank Paramatildas, Australia’s first national football team for women and girls with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury and symptoms of stroke. Competing this week in the IFCPF 2023 Asia-Oceania Championships at the Home of The Matildas in Melbourne, the Paramatildas are currently undefeated after four matches against Japan and Nepal. The team is also ranked #1 internationally and came second in the IFCPF World Cup in 2022, an incredible rise to the top since its founding in 2019. Kelly chats about her background growing up playing foot...
2023-11-0830 minWhat the FluxF45 is delisting from NYSE | Spotify banning white noise? | Commbank's new payment productF45 will delist from the New York Stock Exchange after its share price dropped over 99%... and they failed to benchpress their financial reports on time. Spotify considered banning new uploads of white noise podcasts after it was dominating the algorithms. CommBank has gone on the offensive with a plan to take on payment companies and other big banks with new payment product… Powerboard. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Do...
2023-08-2005 minWhat the FluxCommBank's $10 billion full-year profit | Invocare's $1.8 billion acquisition | Disney deep dives into AICommBank has posted a full-year profit of more than $10 billion and will buy back up to $1 billion worth of shares. Invocare, Australia’s largest funerals group, has endorsed a $1.8 billion acquisition by a private equity giant. Disney has created a new task-force to deep dive into AI and cut down their costs. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay
2023-08-0906 min
Mi3 Audio EditionStrange days: Two speed consumer economy messing with markets, marketers - value lines surge as does ‘premiumisation’ – Commbank iQ, Roy Morgan, AH Beard CEO Tony Pearson unpack what next and safest marketer betsMattresses selling for circa $3,000 are not typically a signal for how consumer spending is bending historical patterns but Tony Pearson, CEO at mattress maker AH Beard, is seeing two distinct consumer groups going in opposite directions. Sales of his premium lines in the $2-3,000 tier are holding strong just as his cheaper lines - from $600 - fell off a cliff in April. Meanwhile, mattress sales to hotels are soaring as even the cash-strapped masses keep spending on holidays and experiences – first hand evidence of the consumer spending divide mapped by Commbank-Quantium analysis of 7 million bank accounts playing out. But Pe...
2023-06-1346 minLeading WomenKristal Kinsela, Owner, Kristal Kinsela Consulting on being driven by her purpose to elevate the voices of Indigenous businessesKristal Kinsela, Owner, Kristal Kinsela Consulting on being driven by her purpose to elevate the voices of Indigenous businesses and amplifying the incredible success of black women in business.
Key Insights
(01:57) How Kristal started her leadership journey
(18:25) The importance of celebrating your success
(21:20) Kristal’s addition for your Leadership Toolbox
Important Resources and Links
To learn more about the cultural practice of deep listening called “dadirri”, visit www.miriamrosefoundation.org.au/dadirri
If you’d like to learn more about how CommBank is supportin...
2023-06-1223 min
MedicubesSolving Complex Problems in Healthcare Payments: Albert Naffah, CommBank HealthIn this episode, Chris, Kim and Riwka are joined by special guest Albert Naffah, CEO of CommBank Health, who brings a wealth of expertise to the discussion as they explore the role of digital technology in the healthcare industry. Albert discusses the challenges faced by healthcare businesses and how digital solutions can create efficiencies and enhance the patient experience. He also reveals how Smart Health, a payment and claims platform with integrated analytics, is helping medical practices get paid more efficiently while attracting patients and talent alike.Key Takeaways:(02:29) The increasing adoption of digital...
2023-06-0825 minLeading WomenTracey Spicer AM, Chair, NED, Journalist and Author on learning from the past and shifting into collective actionTracey Spicer AM, Chair, NED, Journalist and Author on learning from the past and shifting into collective action, how machine learning is reinforcing gender bias and the opportunity to change our future landscape for good.
Key Insights
(02:10) How Tracey started her leadership journey in advocacy and activism
(09:13) The power of storytelling and why everyone’s story is valid
(26:08) Tracey’s addition for your Leadership Toolbox
Important Resources and Links
If you’d like to learn more about how CommBank is supporting the growth of women...
2023-05-2928 min
VMJPod13 [Talking Talent Live] Alex McVeigh, CommBankAnother month, another awesome episode of Talking Talent Live. We absolutely wait loved chatting to one of Australia’s leading employer branding experts, CommBank’s Alex McVeigh.Heading up the employer branding team at one of Australia’s largest employers means Alex has been involved in some major projects, including CommBank’s recent award-winning EVP launch. And while seeing big creative pieces come to life is always rewarding, Alex is also no stranger to rolling her sleeves up and digging through the data or driving advocacy programs to help find the best ways to connect and engage the right...
2023-05-2554 minLeading WomenFelicity McGahan, Group CEO, Strand on following her generational calling into retail, traversing the globe to lead many flagship brands to success.Felicity McGahan, Group CEO, Strand on following her generational calling into retail, traversing the globe to lead many flagship brands to success and the importance of the three Cs of leadership.
Key Insights
(01:46) How did Felicity start her leadership journey?
Straight after school, Felicity started working in Australian retail at Esprit as a store Manager. Felicity then got the opportunity to work overseas and relocated to the US to start a 20-year career with Gap. Felicity continued to move jobs throughout the US and the UK but missed Australia often, so s...
2023-05-1522 minLeading WomenTarsi Luo, Founder of Seed Planet and M&A Special Adviser on navigating leadership through a cultural lens.Tarsi Luo, Founder of Seed Planet and M&A Special Adviser on navigating leadership through a cultural lens, balancing her Eastern identity with her Western environment and pushing forward no matter how many rejections you experience.
Key Insights
(02:01) How did she start her leadership journey?
Tarsi was born in a small town in northern China, both of her parents are factory workers and they wanted Tarsi to marry a good man, have a good career and live in a small town just like everybody else. Tarsi however had big dreams since s...
2023-05-0226 minLeading WomenMichele Adair, CEO, Housing Trust, Chair, Homes Tasmania and non-executive director on forging her purpose-led career through the grace of accidental life lessonsMichele Adair, CEO, Housing Trust, Chair, Homes Tasmania and non-executive director on forging her purpose-led career through the grace of accidental life lessons, dedicating her work and life to advocating for housing as a human right.
Key Insights
(01:45) How did Michele start her leadership journey?
Michele’s leadership journey has been non-linear compared to most. She entered the workforce after completing an AFS exchange student program and then left to have two kids. Michele wanted to re-enter the workforce but knew she probably needed a degree to do so. After unexpectedly spl...
2023-04-1828 minLeading WomenGenevieve Bell AO, Director of the School of Cybernetics, Founding Director of 3A Institute and non-executive director on the three elements of leadershipGenevieve Bell AO, Director of the School of Cybernetics, Founding Director of 3A Institute and non-executive director on the three elements of leadership, daring to call out the bold truth and befriending our inner critic.
Key Insights
(01:46) How did Genevieve start her leadership journey?
It’s been a varied and meandering path for Genevieve, she’s found herself ironically back where she finished high school, in Canberra as the Director of the first new school at the Australian National University. Genevieve recalls her unexpected childhood where moved around a lot and found...
2023-03-2825 minLeading WomenProfessor Lisa Harvey-Smith, Astrophysicist & Australian Government Women in STEM Ambassador at UNSW on propelling the pathways for young women in STEM.Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, Astrophysicist & Australian Government Women in STEM Ambassador at UNSW on propelling the pathways for young women in STEM, how influential family and community are when it comes to engaging children in a more gender-balanced way.
Key Insights
(01:55) How did she start her leadership journey?
Lisa started her leadership journey through science and research. As Lisa stepped up the ranks in her field, she started to mentor students and work on large international projects such as building telescopes like the Square Kilometer Array (the world’s most powerful radio tel...
2023-03-0725 minLeading WomenCEO Aspire Indigenous, and Chair, Aboriginal Housing Company on fulfilling her deep sense of responsibility with honour and giving back whilst paying it forward.Alisi Tutuila, CEO Aspire Indigenous, and Chair, Aboriginal Housing Company on fulfilling her deep sense of responsibility with honour, giving back whilst paying it forward and changing the trajectory for Indigenous youth through building infrastructure across housing, recruitment and childcare.
Key Insights
(02:34) How did Alisi start her leadership journey?
Alisi provided two snapshots Firstly, around the ages of four and five she was asked by her single father to help raise her little sister amongst other things. Alisi understood early on that she had to step up and take on a l...
2023-02-2721 minLeading WomenAngela Priestley and Tarla Lambert, Co-founders, Agenda Media on early career uncertainty to tapping into their purpose and finding their flow.Angela Priestley, Publisher & Co-founder, Women’s Agenda & Agenda Media, and Tarla Lambert, Editor in Chief & Co-owner, Women’s Agenda & Co-founder, Agenda Media on early career uncertainty to tapping into their purpose and finding their flow, how ambition and drive got their foot in the door while collective empowered realism and entrepreneurial spirit propelled their growth and impact.
Key Insights
(02:07) How did they start her leadership journey?
Angela had always been interested in current affairs and news; she realised she wanted to be a journalist while in school. Angela started Women’s Agenda a...
2023-02-1432 minLeading WomenLeading Women - Season 4 TrailerJoin host Shivani Gopal, CEO and Founder of Elladex, for Season 4 of Leading Women where we share and celebrate the real and relatable stories of women in leadership.
Don’t miss an episode - learn practical tips and actionable frameworks and hear stories of strategies, superpowers and smart risk-taking to activate your leadership.
2023-02-0602 minWhat the FluxTelstra Energy: ON HOLD | Airbnb sub-leases are here! | CommBank's fights Square & NAB at onceTelstra is putting the launch of its new retail energy business on hold until at least the middle of 2023. Airbnb is partnering with landlords and renters to boost the supply of available Airbnb apartments. CommBank is coming out swinging and is taking on both payment companies and big banks with its brand spankin' new payment product. --- Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/Flux...
2022-12-0405 minLeading WomenAmanda Healy, CEO and Founder of Kirrikin and Founder of Warrikal, on leveraging entrepreneurship to connect and support Indigenous artists and communities.This episode celebrates Indigenous women in business with host Liandra Gaykamangu, proud Yolngu woman and founder and creative director of Liandra Swim and guest Amanda Healy, CEO and Founder of Kirrikin. Amanda talks about leveraging entrepreneurship to connect and support Indigenous artists and communities by drawing deep connections to country through fashion, leading by example, and encouraging us all to be fierce.
Key Insights
(02:39) How did Amanda start her leadership journey?
Amanda started her career in the mining industry. In the late 80s, during her time at BHP, she secured her f...
2022-10-2629 minLeading WomenShivani Gopal, CEO and Founder of The Remarkable Woman on how women bursting with ambition and ability must be the rose and the gardener of their career.Shivani Gopal, CEO and Founder of The Remarkable Woman, on how women bursting with ambition and ability must be the rose and the gardener of their career, continuously standing out while nurturing their growth.
Key Insights
(01:59) How did Shivani start her leadership journey?
Shivani believes that we all have an opportunity in our lifetimes to step up and to lead and that that moment can come at any point in time. For Shivani, it came very early on in life when she was about five years old, with her family saying t...
2022-09-2524 minLeading WomenJosephine Sukkar AM, Principal, Buildcorp on staying relevant at the coalface of business while mentoring the next generation of women.Josephine Sukkar AM, Principal, Buildcorp on staying relevant at the coalface of business while mentoring the next generation of women. Josephine shares an insightful story on service-based leadership and sage advice for women embarking on their own journey.
Key Insights
(01:39) How did Josephine start her leadership journey?
Josephine’s leadership journey was not linear, she started her professional life training to be a medical research scientist but quickly found herself in construction where she’s stayed for over 35 years. Josephine got to where she is today by accepting of a series of op...
2022-09-1127 minLeading WomenShelley Reys AO, CEO, Arrilla Indigenous Consulting, Partner and Board Member, KPMG Australia on driving change and leaving a legacy driven by her vision to create a culturally inclusive Australia.Shelley Reys AO, CEO, Arrilla Indigenous Consulting, Partner and Board Member, KPMG Australia on driving change and leaving a legacy driven by her vision to create a culturally inclusive Australia, one workplace at a time. Shelley insists that diversity is not simply challenging the status quo, it is about having more informed discussions leading to making more informed decisions.
Key Insights
(02:29) How did Shelley start her leadership journey?
Shelley’s family ignited her leadership journey. Shelley’s father was known for being kind and inclusive while being softly spoken. Shelley also learn...
2022-08-2925 min
Mi3 Audio EditionCommbank, Salesforce, ServiceNow CMOs: Talent crunch turning as layoffs rise; Budgets and brand building hold for now; B2B sector hunts B2C marketers with future skills pitchWhat do Australia’s top marketers with B2B remits see ahead? Commbank’s Jo Boundy, Salesforce’s Leandro Perez and ServiceNow’s Caroline Raj debate how the talent crunch may be set to flip, why B2B marketing has the data and analytics skills B2C marketers want and how they’re resisting more demand generation activity as the economy slows - for now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-08-2239 min
The Tip SheetThe Tip Sheet - 2022 Ep 65: CommBank Stadium Super Ultra Plus Saturday PreviewIt is a positively gargantuan Saturday of footy at CommBank Stadium this week with the NRLW kicking off their 2022 season alongside massive games for the Eels in the NSW Cup and NRL.
Sixties and Forty20 run their eyes over those three grades as well as the Jersey Flegg with the four games all taking place over a 6-hour block. On top of that it is also old boys day for the Blue & Gold as well as the Sounds West music festival. Suffice to say it isn't your average Super Saturday of footy - hence the Super Ultra Plus tag!
2022-08-181h 10Leading WomenSallie Jones, Co-Founder and Director, Gippsland Jersey on forging leadership by finding comfort in the uncomfortable and having courageous conversations.Sallie Jones, Co-Founder and Director, Gippsland Jersey on promoting a fair go for farmers, driving social change in rural mental health and encouraging a culture of kindness. Hear how Sally forges her leadership by finding comfort in the uncomfortable and having courageous conversations.
Key Insights
(02:08) How did Sallie start her leadership journey?
Sallie was born on a dairy farm. She didn’t attend school until Grade 6 but saw her ability to make things happen when she became school captain in Year 12. Sallie’s most recent leadership journey involved created a milk brand...
2022-08-1425 minWhat the FluxNew record: CommBank's $9B profit | InSinkErator sells for $3B | Coinbase's slippery slopeCommBank is celebrating big time after announcing a $9.6 billion annual profit, which is its biggest cash profit in over 5 years. Whirlpool, the home appliances behemoth, has agreed to buy the company behind the InSinkErator for $3 billion. Coinbase, the crypto trading platform, has released some pretty grim earnings results - losing over $1 billion in the second quarter of this year. --- Build the financial wellbeing of your team at work with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App...
2022-08-1005 minLeading WomenJane Adams, EGM, Human Resources for Technology Operations, CommBank on the impact of working at two speeds, how ambition drives growth and the importance of giving girls in STEM relatable experiencesJane Adams, Executive General Manager, Human Resources for Technology Operations, CommBank on the impact of working at two speeds, how ambition drives growth and the importance of giving girls in STEM relatable experiences. Jane also talks about focusing on the compass, not just the clock, the value of career sponsorship and how your skills sit in a box called your mindset.
Key Insights
(01:46) How did Jane start her leadership journey?
Jane started as a consultant, so she was well into her career before she started her leadership journey. In the early d...
2022-07-3126 minLeading WomenSally-Ann Williams, CEO, Cicada Innovations on championing lifelong learnings to effect change for people, planet and prosperity.Sally-Ann Williams, CEO, Cicada Innovations shares how she seeks out the murky ambiguity in her roles and champions lifelong learnings to effect change for people, planet and prosperity. Sally-Ann also talks about her passion for changing Australia’s economic base and blending her purpose-based leadership style and self-awareness to step up and say yes when others believe in her.
Key Insights
(01:26) How did Sally-Ann start her leadership journey?
Sally-Ann’s leadership journey started in humble beginnings growing up in a small regional area of Australia. She was the first in the family to fini...
2022-07-1531 minLeading WomenLucy Foster and Catherine van der Veen, General Manager Strategy and Growth, Challenger Limited on combining their leadership styles to redefine the leadership narrative.Lucy Foster and Catherine van der Veen, General Manager Strategy and Growth, Challenger Limited on combining their formidable yet distinctive leadership styles to redefine the narrative of leadership and designing their roles to suit them.
Key Insights
(01:41) How did they start their leadership journey?
Lucy and Catherine have been in partnership for six years but before that have had long individual journeys for 16 years. Lucy studied medical science then entered financial services and wealth management. Catherine took her cues from her leaders when she was still a young emerging leader. They s...
2022-07-0430 minLeading WomenDi Mantell, CEO of Celsus, the Royal Adelaide Hospital on inclusive leadership style, diversity, challenging the norms and celebrating wins of her teamDi Mantell, CEO of Celsus, the Royal Adelaide Hospital on blazing the trails from leadership to building sustainable social infrastructure and dissolving the hierarchy from the very top. She shares how she champions diversity, challenges the norms of what leadership should look like and celebrates every win of her team along the way.
Key Insights
(01:29) How did Di start her leadership journey?
Di originally trained as a registered nurse, from there her leadership journey began as she pursued leadership roles in nursing. She became a health service manager and eventually took on an...
2022-06-1928 minLeading WomenTory Archbold, CEO & Founder of Powerful Steps on how her values, passion, integrity and delivery drives everything she doesJoin Shivani Gopal as she chats with Tory Archbold, CEO & Founder of Powerful Steps about how her values, passion, integrity and delivery drives everything she does. From launching the world's biggest retail names like Zara in Australia to coffee dates with Oprah and the White House, Tory shares the power of your networks, owning your own story and trusting your intuition.
Key Insights
(01:27) How did Tory start her leadership journey?
Tory’s actually started with rejection and it started over a coffee date. After returning from London in her early 20s she...
2022-06-0331 minLeading WomenLeading Women - Season 3 TrailerJoin host Shivani Gopal, CEO and Founder of The Remarkable Woman, for Season 3 of Leading Women where we share and celebrate the real and relatable stories of women in leadership.
Don’t miss an episode - learn practical tips and actionable frameworks and hear stories of strategies, superpowers and smart risk-taking to activate your leadership.
2022-06-0101 min
Decoding CryptoBiden, Russia & CommBank On CryptoThe Biden administration wants crypto exchanges to separate customer & corporate funds, Russia have said the legalisation of Crypto in the country is only a matter of time and CommBank have put the brakes on launching its crypto trading service. Jason Pizzino is joined by financial journalist Edwina Stott to dissect the days news. The content of this podcast is for general information only and does not constitute financial advice or consider individual circumstances. Please seek your own independent legal, financial, taxation or other advice before making investment decisions. CREDITSHosts: Jason Pizzino and Edwina...
2022-05-2013 minWhat the FluxKmart, Officeworks, Bunnings = all-in-one subscription | CommBank's 10 minute home loan | Afterpay slides into Block's hairdressersWesfarmers, the owner of Kmart, Bunnings and Officeworks, has relaunched its customer membership program - with a new twist. CommBank is trying to compete with other banks and fintechs by launching a digital-only home loan that aims to approve home loans in 10 minutes. Block, the company formerly known as Square, is rolling out Afterpay to its in-store customers - that’s everyone from fruit shops to nail salons - and even humble cafes. --- Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAp...
2022-05-1805 minWhat the FluxCommbank's cheap green loans | Renault flogs car brand to Russia [for 1 rouble] | Twitter's Musky damage controlCommBank says it’ll offer cheaper home loans to customers who build green homes in a big push to appeal to younger Australians. Renault, the French car maker, is looking to flog its majority stake in Russia’s biggest car maker to the Russian government for 1 teeny tiny rouble. Twitter is in damage control after advertisers raised concerns that Elon Musk’s focus on free speech could increase toxicity and abuse on the platform. --- Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Wo...
2022-05-0105 minWhat the FluxColes goes global | Telstra's scam filter | Commbank's crypto hurdleHundreds of Coles-branded products will be sold on the shelves of Singapore’s biggest supermarket chain after a new multimillion-dollar deal. Telstra has turned on a new scam filter, which is aiming to prevent Aussies from being hit with millions of dodgy text messages and scams. The first crypto product to be offered by an Aussie bank to consumers is facing regulatory delays, as the corporate regulator puts the microscope on old CommBank. --- Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAp...
2022-04-0705 minLeading WomenStella Avramopoulos, CEO, Good Shepherd on being a hope holder and using her experience working at the coalface of disadvantage.Join Rebekah Campbell as she chats with Stella Avramopoulos, CEO of Good Shepherd. Stella talks about her experience from working at the coalface of disadvantage and her mindset of opportunity to disrupt deep systemic roadblocks. She shares how she relentlessly drives innovation by engaging corporate, government services and services, and how we can all find a golden thread in someone to start an authentic conversation to build a shared purpose.
Key Insights
(02:12) How did Stella start her leadership journey?
Stella started her journey in high school while living in Reservoir. Stella’s f...
2022-03-0726 min
What the Flux$1.8B: CommBank's China exit | Milklab = Freedom Foods' new boo | EU ban on Russian media to include online platforms & appsCommBank is ramping up its exit of Asia after announcing the sale of a 10% stake in Bank of Hangzhou (in eastern China) for $1.8B. Noumi (FKA Freedom Foods) is embracing its popular barista milk brand Milklab as plant-based products gain more love from consumers. The EU’s ban on Kremlin-backed media outlets, like Russia Today and Sputnik, is expected to include online platforms and apps. --- Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get yo...
2022-03-0105 minLeading WomenKathy Richardson, Executive Director of Our Community on her have-a-go attitude, curiosity and a team shared manifesto guiding her leadershipJoin Rebekah Campbell as she chats with Kathy Richardson, Executive Director of Our Community on her have-a-go attitude, curiosity and a team shared manifesto guiding her leadership and her insights into the staggering $100 billion world of not-for-profit grants.
Key Insights
(01:41) How did Kathy start her leadership journey?
Kathy grew up on a dairy farm where leadership wasn’t really talked about in her household as her family did not move in leadership spheres. She was always very interested in news and current affairs which led her to starting a career in jou...
2022-02-2226 minLeading WomenSamantha Read, CEO of Chemistry Australia on manufacturing, diversity and mentorship.Join Rebekah Campbell as she chats with Samantha Read, CEO of Chemistry Australia about manufacturing, diversity and mentorship. Samantha shares the power of backing yourself, leading with strategic thinking and creating formidable partnerships to ensure a more sustainable future.
Key Insights
(01:22) How did Samantha start her leadership journey?
Samantha’s journey didn’t start with one Big Bang moment; her leadership journey has been developing through her career. Samantha started as a research engineer with BHP and was fortunate enough to be nominated for the Committee for Melbourne for their Future Focus...
2022-02-0625 minLeading WomenBrigid Price, Founder, Rural Resources Online on diversity in agriculture and leading an intergenerational rural family businessJoin Rebekah Campbell as she chats with Brigid Price, Founder, Rural Resources Online on diversity in agriculture and leading an intergenerational rural family business. Brigid shares insights on the value of storytelling, the responsibility of stepping up and the role technology plays in the succession of emerging leaders.
Key Insights
(01:34) How did Brigid start her leadership journey?
Brigid was working as a finance manager for Queensland Health when she met and married a farmer. Two and a half decades later, she is now part of an intergenerational farming business as the business and c...
2021-12-1225 min
What the FluxCommbank's crypto partner to offer Aussies income product | Westpac cuts jobs in $45B business | Hermes reaches the big leagues after 90% jumpCommbank’s New York-based crypto exchange partner, Gemini, is planning to launch an ‘income product’ for everyday Aussie investors. Westpac is slashing jobs in its $45b superannuation arm BT, as it prepares to sell the business over the coming months. Luxury goods maker Hermés will list be added to the Euro Stoxx 50, where Europe’s top stocks are listed, after shares jumped 90% this year. --- Sign up to the Flux app to be in the $1,000 Giveaway. Promo code: 1grand Save money and win...
2021-12-0505 minLeading WomenClare Morgan, Executive General Manager Small Business Banking, Commonwealth Bank on redefining successJoin Rebekah Campbell as she chats with Clare Morgan, Executive General Manager Small Business Banking, Commonwealth Bank. Clare shares how redefining success supports self-leadership, lessons in leading from the eye of a GFC storm and the one simple factor that can derail your leadership.
Key Insights
(01:20) How did Clare start her leadership journey?
Clare got to where is today with a combination of hard work, opportunity and good timing along the way. After working in investment banking for a few years, she realised what drove people was teamwork. Clare decided to study a postgraduat...
2021-11-2823 min
What the FluxCommBank's biggest share price drop in yonks | Nestle gets aggressive online | Crypto fans bid for legit US ConstitutionCommBank shares had their biggest single-day drop since March 2020 earlier this week, as investors worry about competition in the mortgage space and the record low cash rate. Nestle expects to almost double e-commerce sales to 25% of total company sales by 2025 - by pushing sales to consumers directly via its own online channel. Crypto fans are uniting to spend millions of dollars worth of crypto to bid for an original copy of the US Constitution. --- November = Flux Savings Month: https://bit.ly/flux-savings-month
2021-11-1805 minLeading WomenJudith Barker, CEO, St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc. on the crucial role that empathy plays.Join Rebekah Campbell as she chats with Judith Barker, CEO of St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc. on the crucial role that empathy plays, the power of saying yes and how leadership can come from anyone at any time in the workplace.
Key Insights
(01:30) How did Judith start her leadership journey?
Judith started almost 25 years ago in WA working for the ambulance service as a paramedic. As she became more confident in her role, Judith realised that she needed challenge and change to keep herself stimulated and interested. Judith started saying yes to any...
2021-11-1427 min
What the FluxCommBank & crypto sitting in a tree | Zoom to make you watch ads | Estee Lauder's make-up boom post lockdownCommBank will let its customers hold and use bitcoin via its app to attract to young customers and keep up with PayPal and Square. Zoom is introducing a pilot advertising program that will show ads to users on its “Basic” free tier. Estée Lauder sales have increased by almost $1B (USD) as consumers return to physical stores in search of that post-pandemic glow. --- November = Flux Savings Month: https://bit.ly/flux-savings-month Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly...
2021-11-0305 minLeading WomenGill Minervini, Director of Vivid Sydney and Gill Minervini Creative on the importance of bringing stakeholders on the journeyJoin Rebekah Campbell as she chats with Gill Minervini, Director at Vivid Sydney and Gill Minervini Creative. Gill shares how she creates memories that last long after the lights go out, the importance of bringing stakeholders on the journey and her simple superpower that gets her through everything.
Key Insights
(00:34) How does Gill describe her leadership journey?
Gill started out as an actor and theatre director. At the time there was no events industry, per se, but Mardi Gras was hiring a festival director. Gill found the skills required were very similar to those...
2021-10-3125 min
What the FluxCommbank's Dollarmites = gone | Kim Kardashian + Fendi shape up | Adobe's social media truth toolCommbank’s Dollarmites program, which turned students into bank customers, has been cut by the bank, following pressure from state governments and ASIC. Kim Kardashian-West’s shapewear line Skims is collaborating with luxury fashion brand Fendi to launch a new women’s collection. Adobe has launched a new tool to help social media users identify whether an image has been manipulated or not. --- October = Credit Score Restore Month: https://bit.ly/2Yuxu1F Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k w...
2021-10-2705 minLeading WomenTanya Van Der Water, CEO of Buckaroo Leatherworks on the responsibility of delivering quality Australian-made productsJoin Rebekah Campbell as she chats with Tanya Van Der Water, CEO of Buckaroo Leatherworks. Tanya openly shares the challenges, risks and rewards in taking over an iconic family business. She also talks about the advantages of failing fast, the power of a brand story and the responsibility of delivering quality Australian-made products.
Key Insights
(01:32) How does Tanya describe her leadership journey?
There’s no Cinderella story to Tanya’s leadership journey. She started with a small business mentality and approach to decision-making, communication and staff engagement. When Tanya took on the leadership role, it gave he...
2021-10-1724 min
CCA Podcast: Career 101 SeriesCCA Podcast: Career 101 Series - In conversation with Commbank - Episode #6Tune in below, as we chat to Shivang, a 2021 Commbank grad in the Chief Data Office, about the shift from uni to full time work, his passion project Commbank IQ and much more!
2021-10-0822 minLeading WomenKelly Taggart, CEO of Roses Only Group on leading with creativity and intuitionJoin Rebekah Campbell as she chats with Kelly Taggart, CEO of Roses Only Group. Kelly leads with creativity and intuition and uses data to back her decisions. With a burning desire to grow a business, Kelly boldly stepped beyond the finance role and into the CEO seat. Today, we talk about leading teams with a focus on results and outputs, the importance of a considered hiring process and onboarding experience, and how instilling an owner's mindset encourages the team to thrive.
Key Insights
(01:32) How does Kelly describe her leadership journey?
Kelly recalled a c...
2021-10-0323 min
What the FluxCommbank pleads guilty to criminal charges | $320M not enough for Bondi Sands | Crocs expects $5B thanks to Bieber and coCommBank is pleading guilty to criminal charges over its junk insurance products. Bondi Sands has decided against selling the company, as the believe reckon it’s better off in their own hands - despite a $320M valuation. Crocs is expecting more than US$5 billion in revenue by 2026, thanks to some major collabs with celebs. --- Flux Daily Quiz - Win prizes: https://quiz.flux.finance/ Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://www.flux.finance/win-the-week Get...
2021-09-1906 minLeading WomenCecily McGuckin, CEO & Managing Director of Queensland Steel & Sheet on building leadership confidenceJoin Rebekah Campbell as she chats with Cecily McGuckin, CEO & Managing Director of Queensland Steel & Sheet. Cecily leads with integrity, gut instinct and a no-ego rule as the foundations for a successful culture and talks about building leadership confidence through tough experiences.
Key insights
(01:17) What is the story of Cecily’s leadership journey and what does she do differently?
Cecily brings three key areas to the table. She focuses on her gut instinct, her emotional intelligence and on asking a lot of questions. When she got involved in the business, one of...
2021-09-1928 minLeading WomenLeading Women - Season 2 TrailerJoin host Rebekah Campbell, Serial Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker and Mentor for Season 2 of Leading Women where together we shift business leadership from aspirational to actionable.
Don’t miss an episode as we share in warm connections and rich relatable experiences with women leading business across the country.
2021-09-0301 min
What the FluxOptus to manage your Netflix + Stan | CommBank wants swipe fees | OnlyFans now safe for kidsOptus is entering the subscription game by launching a one-stop-shop for managing subscriptions and memberships. CommBank is launching a new buy now pay later tool - and it plans to generate significant revenue from related ‘swipe fees’. OnlyFans, the not-safe-for-work platform, is launching a safe-for-work app in order to get into the good books of Apple and Google. --- Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxc...
2021-08-1805 min
What the FluxCommBank's free ride for retailers | Warren Buffett's $6B bet on himself | NAB buying Citi's Aussie consumer biz for $1.2BCommBank will let business customers that switch to Klarna pay no merchant fees for six months. Warren Buffett is betting on himself by buying US$6 billion worth of shares in his own company as profits balloon. NAB is buying Citi’s Australian consumer banking division for $1.2 billion to grow its share of the credit card market. --- Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore ...
2021-08-1005 min
What the FluxVirgin offering you millions of points to vax | Commbank predicts rate rise pronto | Tinder's first major changes since launchVirgin Australia is promising millions of frequent flyer points to vaccinated Aussies once borders open. Commbank predicts interest rates will rise in 2022 - which would have major implications for the Aussie housing market. Tinder has revealed some of the biggest changes to the app since its 2012 launch - to cater for a more Gen Z userbase. --- Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore
2021-06-2405 min
What the FluxCommbank's $1 billion sale | Twitter finally making money? | Microsoft joins Apple in $2 trillion clubCommbank is continuing to sell ‘non-core’ divisions - and has now sold its home and car insurance arm for around $1 billion. To fight off competitors, Twitter has opened up applications to test its new features - super follows and ticketed spaces. Microsoft is now worth US$2 trillion and has joined Apple in the exclusive club. --- Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek Get your credit score for free: https://bit.ly/fluxcreditscore Downlo...
2021-06-2305 min
What the FluxCommbank's new shopping startup | Zip buys big in Middle East, Europe | Cash lottery for Aussies to vaccinate?An Australian e-commerce startup - that wants to be the ‘homepage of online shopping’ - has raised $30 million from Commbank (before launching). Zip Co will invest more than $160 million to buy 100% of two overseas buy now pay later companies - in Europe and the Middle East. Australia’s chief medical officer won’t rule out a cash lottery or other financial incentives to improve Australia’s vaccination rate. --- Save money and win cash prizes up to $250k weekly: https://bit.ly/Wintheweek Get your...
2021-05-2505 minLeading WomenShadé Zahrai, Director and Chief Positive Influencer of Influenceo Global Inc on shifting the focus on women‘s leadershipIn this special episode, the tables have turned and Jinny Olney, Head of CommBank’s Women in Focus, interviews Shadé Zahrai. Shadé is the Director and Chief Positive Influencer of Influenceo Global Inc. and a Member and Contributor of Forbes Coaches Council.
Valuable Discussion Points
(00:53) What is the story of Shadé’s leadership journey?
Shadé began her career in law where she struggled with with imposter syndrome, particularly as a young woman who hadn’t found her voice in a male dominated industry. During this time she developed and ‘obsession’ with figuring out ho...
2021-05-2431 minLeading WomenTanya Denning-Orman, Director of Indigenous Content of Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia on blending culture and leadershipThis episode, Shadé Zahrai interviews Tanya Denning-Orman. Tanya is the Director of Indigenous Content for the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia. She was also the Commissioning Editor and Director of Content for the National Indigenous TV.
Valuable Discussion Points
(01:38) What is the story of Tanya’s leadership journey?
Tanya says she is an accidental leader. She was very passionate about becoming a journalist, storytelling and her craft. However, with that passion, she really wanted to tell stories, not just what was happening in the world around her or with Australians but part...
2021-05-1031 minLeading WomenPriscilla Rogers, Director and Co-Founder of DOFTEK on smashing stereotypes, thriving in risk and infusing empathy into creating real-life solutionsIn this episode Shadé Zahrai interviews Priscilla Rogers. Priscilla is the Director and Co-Founder of DOFTEK, the leading developer of innovative suspension systems for the automotive industry. She is also the Director and Co-Founder of Green Brands, Director of Australia Dementia Network Limited, Digital Health CRC and an Adjunct Professor at the La Trobe University. Priscilla is also Director and Investor of Upstart Innovations.
Valuable Discussion Points
(01:36) What is the story of Priscilla’s leadership journey?
For Priscilla her leadership journey started well before she thought it did and well before she...
2021-04-2623 minLeading WomenSian Lewis, Group Executive of Human Resources Commonwealth Bank on career sequencing, the power of transferable skills and making brave callsThis episode, Shadé Zahrai interviews Sian Lewis. Sian is the Group Executive Human Resources of Commonwealth Bank. She was also the Founding Director of Way Forward, General Manager of Westpac, Director of Atos Consulting, Director of Change and Program Management of KPMG and UK Service Manager of Bupa.
Valuable Discussion Points
(02:11) What are Sian’s thoughts on the death of the office and the next normal when it comes to our environment at work?
Sian thinks the death of the office has been a little exaggerated. She thinks that we have to r...
2021-04-1227 minLeading WomenMary Hamilton, CEO of Hugh Hamilton Wines on embracing transitions and tenacity in leadershipThis episode, Shadé Zahrai interviews Mary Hamilton. Mary is the CEO of Hugh Hamilton Wines, Australia’s oldest wine family. She is also a Board Member of the McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism Association and Board Member of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Foundation. She was also the Worldwide Business Director of McCann Erickson.
Valuable Discussion Points
(01:26) What is the story of Mary’s leadership journey?
Mary’s journey started as a little girl. She was always dressing up and pulling out pages of gorgeous Vogue magazines and...
2021-03-2929 minLeading WomenLouise Adams, Chief Operating Officer – Australia and New Zealand of Aurecon on the power of visibility for leading in a new eraThis episode, Shadé Zahrai interviews Louise Adams, Chief Operating Officer – Australia and New Zealand of Aurecon. She is also a Mentor of the Minerva Network, National Advisory Board Member of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, Member of Chief Executive Women and Board Director of Aurecon Australasia.
She was named 2020 CEO of the Year by The CEO Magazine, a 2018 Scholar by the Chief Executive Women and received a High Commendation as one of the Champions of Change Female Leadership Award by Consult Australia.
Valuable Discussion Points
(01:21) What is the story of Louise’s leadership journe...
2021-03-1432 minLeading WomenCaitlin Figueiredo, Founder and CEO of Jasiri Australia on the importance of emerging leadershipThis episode, Shadé Zahrai interviews Caitlin Figueiredo, Founder and CEO of Jasiri Australia. She is also an Australian Youth Development Index Expert Panelist of the Ministry of Youth and Sport, Board Member and Vice Chair of Australian Youth Affairs Coalition and Ambassador of Alannah and Madeline Foundation.
She was named Young Leader of the 100 Women of Influence in Australia, an Obama White House Changemaker and a Queens Young Leader.
Some of her other past roles include, Head of Technology and Data for the Australian Red Cross, Task Force Member for the UN Women, Representative to t...
2021-02-2827 minLeading WomenJulie Drago, CEO of Hero Properties on relationship based leadershipThis episode, Shadé Zahrai interviews Julie Drago, CEO of Hero Properties, Non-Executive Director of Mendolia Seafoods and Director of Fairbridge Investments. Julie is a Member of the WA Divisional Council and Chair of WA Land and Infrastructure Committee of the Property Council of Australia. She is also a Committee Member of the City of Kalamunda.
Valuable Discussion Points
(01:25) What is the story of Julie’s leadership journey?
Julie’s parents immigrated from Italy in the 60s. Her father established a large fabrication business. From a very young age she was ver...
2021-02-2124 min