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Brightness UnleashedOlivier Vojetta (Strategist at The Being Group, writer and presenter) - Qualities behind great problem solvers, The art of storytelling, How to create a ‘winning’ strategy, Learning in organisations
Our latest episode features a man who wears many hats; strategist, writer, public speaker…. the list goes on - We are talking about Olivier Vojetta.
Olivier is currently a Strategist at the The Being Group, actively writes and publishes his work (Has published 7 books) and has previous experiences with Macquarie Group and PwC. He also moderates some interesting philosophical debates for the Alliance Francaise De Sydney who were shortlisted for the 2022-23 French-Australian Excellence awards. With such a range of experiences, it was only right to get him on the podcast to chat about ev...2024-06-181h 17Brightness UnleashedMaxime Chaury (Co-founder of Upworth, Forbes 30 Under 30) - Financial literacy is for life, why international experience matters, generalists vs specialists, 5 qualities common across high performersBeing a founder is one thing, but to be recognised in Forbes 30 under 30 is truly remarkable! We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Maxime Chaury, a trailblazer in the world of finance and technology.
Maxime is a co-founder at Upworth, a platform revolutionising our relationship with personal finances to make it simple for anyone.With a rich background in tech start-ups ( Flash Coffee), strategy consulting (Roland Berger, Strategy&), and private equity (Adenia Partners), Maxime brings a wealth of knowledge, not only in business but in the broader space of personal development.
2024-05-281h 13Brightness UnleashedBenjamin Bargetzi (Top Leadership Voice on LinkedIn, ex-Google and ex-Amazon) - Master emotional intelligence, habits of high-performers, don't fall for dopamine kicks, embrace authenticityWe take a journey into the depths of neuroscientific research coupled with the importance of workforce transformation where every individual can thrive for the long term. Meet Benjamin Bargetzi. He is on a mission to explore the intricacies and beauty of the mind, how anyone has the ability to overcome anxiety and stress, and transform your potential to new heights. Benjamin previously worked at Google and Amazon, before then turning to his all-time passion in helping others create a better version of themselves through his eye-opening role as an international keynote speaker, executive coach and soon-to-be author. In this...2024-05-1241 minBrightness UnleashedGeorge Karaan (Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator) - Be aware of the "Popcorn Brain", techniques to access a healthy mindset for life, 7 types of rest, embrace deep work, harness daily self-reflectionHealth, mindset, productivity, deep work, the list goes on! These were just some of the topics we had a fascinating conversation about with George Karaan, who is passionate about sharing health-promoting protocols to fuel better wellbeing and daily performance for everyone! While balancing his role in Product Management at nybl, he also dedicates his energy towards writing content through his newsletter Thrive Everywhere. George has an inspiring mission to help as many individuals champion a healthy and happy lifestyle!We dived into the idea of “popcorn brain”, simple yet impactful techniques to regain laser focus when jumping into “deep w...2024-02-201h 05Brightness UnleashedMay Samali (Founder and CEO of Human Leadership Lab) - 3 human leadership values pivotal for the global workforce, impact of tech on education, reinforce productive learning, top books recommendedWe had an incredible time chatting with May Samali who is the Founder and CEO of Human Leadership Lab (HLL), a globally renowned company on a mission to cultivate human leadership in organisations, teams and individuals. HLL was founded by May in 2020 to help unlock one's ability to grow their leadership potential and help create a thriving workforce where anyone can learn the art of becoming a leader.To kickstart your personal growth journey, check out some of the topics we deep-dived into 3 human qualities our global workforce must consider (adaptability, bravery and compassion), Technology and the education...2024-01-171h 00Brightness UnleashedSarah C Payne (Founder of Katandra Consulting, Ex-Alcon Transformation Leader) – Diving into the resilient minds of great leaders, tips to elevate your potential in 2024, reshape your growth mindsetIt was a pleasure to chat with Sarah who is the founder of Katandra Consulting and previously worked as a Chief Financial Officer and SAP Program Leader at Alcon, which is a pharmaceutical organisation focused on eye care products. Our riveting discussion infused a mixture of important topics on developing a resilient mindset, daily activities we can do to clear our overloaded minds, the biggest obstacles faced by most leaders, the elements of a high performing mindset anyone can equip themseleves with, and the mindset strategies that can help anyone enter a flow of energy and perserverance every day!2023-12-181h 23Brightness UnleashedAlexis Zahner (Co Director and Founder of Human Leaders) - Creating a human-centric workforce, the elements of a healthy relationship, becoming a productive leader, boost your inner-confidenceRecently I sat down with Alexis who is the Co Director and Founder of Human Leaders which is a platform that strives to help organisations, teams and leaders build the skills and behaviours they need to create healthy, effective and impactful work environments! We had an insightful conversation on how to build a thriving workforce where humans are at the centre of transformation, strategies our generation of young future leaders can employ to enable a fulfilling level of performance, how to achieve a healthy equilibrium between one's personal wellbeing vs professional aspirations, and so much more!2023-12-061h 00Brightness UnleashedMackenzie Thompson (Founder of Grad Jobs) - Quitting corporate job to help others, red flags to fix for your next interview, navigate the right career for you, reach your peak performanceWe interviewed Mackenzie who is a true hero when it comes to helping motivated job-seekers build skills in resume writing, company research and interviewing skills. He is the founder of Grad Jobs that is on a mission to make a career dream into reality! Mackenzie has a breadth of experience from other industries such as banking, consulting and data analytics.
The discussion involved game-changing tactics to make you standout in the recruitment process, how Mackenzie stopped his full time job to put his full dedication in launching Grad Jobs, crucial life lessons to navigate a desirable career...2023-11-221h 07Brightness UnleashedVinamra Gulati (2023 Co-President of UNSW Business Society) - Build your leadership potential, ace your next interview, benefits of working in professional services, a crucial lesson from a footballerWe interviewed Vin who was the 2022/2023 co-president of the UNSW Business Society. Vin is a highly driven and committed student who has always advocated student initiatives to enable an amazing university experience for all. Vin shared his wisdom on how anyone can maximise their leadership potential, the benefits of working in professional services given his internship experiences at deloitte and BDO, a mindset that must welcome the power of grit, and much more!2023-10-1954 minBrightness UnleashedVarun Amin (Operations Associate at Unpac) - Productivity routine to stay on top, effective problem solving, impact of sustainability on one's career, why diversify your experiences, life lessonsWe interviewed Varun Amin who has built an incredible portfolio of skills ranging from data analysis, business consulting, marketing and photography! Varun has gained many experiential benefits that have been pivotal towards his personal and professional development from his active contribution at Unpac, Blackbird and Kearney. We deep-dived into his productivity routine, the importance of reflective writing, how he converts challenges into opportunities, and the wisdom he has learnt from key mentors.2023-10-0352 minBrightness UnleashedRyan Van (Fellow Admissions Manager at Earlywork) - Disciplined pursuit of staying focused, blueprint to achieving 10,000 followers at Earlywork, power of mental models, prioritising a healthy balanceWe interviewed Ryan Van who is a Fellow Admissions Manager at Earlywork. Ryan has actively delivered exceptional value to early stage startups to innovate and scale their business operations to the next level, and is also part of the co-creation of Australia's first success based tech sales bootcamp! Moreover, he shared his experiences within his core areas of sales and marketing, actionable tasks organisations must commit doing to build solid brand equity online, and his effective approach when it comes to acquiring new knowledge.2023-09-141h 09Brightness UnleashedMathew Zikpi (Startup Product Strategist at Appetiser Apps) - Transition from corporate to the startup ecosystem, ingredients of a healthy relationship, definition of success, core values for lifeIt was an honour to sit down with Mathew Zikpi who has built an attractive portfolio of experiences in business development, strategy, partnerships, and now recently working as a start-up product strategist at Appetiser Apps. We discussed a lot about his transition from management consulting to working with ambitious startups, his personal productivity system at work and home, wisdom captured from his time as a student coach at startmate, and learned about his definition of success.This was an incredible episode that will change the way you think about growing your human potential and will help elavate your...2023-08-0955 minBrightness UnleashedVeronica Mason (High Performance Coach and Mentor at Techstars) - Enter the alpha state of mind, shift from law career to performance coaching, attributes of a high performer, going above and beyondIn our latest episode, Naren and I had the pleasure of having a deep conversation with Veronica who is a mentor at Techstars and is the creator of her own self MBA program at VRM performance coaching. Inspiring the next generation of leaders and building a climate of personal growth are some key goals Veronica continues to focus on. Her infectious energy and excitement when it comes to personal development made this epsiode an absolute blast to record! If you are interested in cultivating a growth mindset and want to optimise your wellbeing, this is an episode that can't...2023-07-2655 minBrightness UnleashedDamian D'souza (Project Manager at Oliver Wyman) - Productive problem solving, correct approach to constructive feedback, the power of authenticity, the relevance of an MBA, better wellbeing habitsThis week, it was fascinating to hear insights from Damian D'souza who is a Manager at Oliver Wyman. He has accumulated 5 years of experience at the consulting firm and has previously worked at KPMG as a senior associate. We enjoyed diagnosing the problem solving mindset, the most important traits of senior professionals to build trust among others, favourite TED education talks, the beginning of his MBA journey in Barcelona, and more personal and career development insights!
Enjoy this episode!2023-07-1448 minBrightness UnleashedMax Luker (2023 President of Global Consulting Group at UNSW) - Maximising one's leadership capabilities, key benefits of pro-bono consulting, enabling effective decision-making, life-changing adviceIt was great to have an insightful chat with Max Luker who is currently the President of the Global Consulting Group at UNSW (Australia). Whilst studying his double degree in Civil Engineering and Commerce, he is working as an undergraduate consultant at E3 Advisory, and has continued to grow his professional brand and transferrable skillset by completing internships at Sydney Water and KPMG. We discussed a range of topics that include 3 high-value traits of a future leader, why students should think about the benefits of pro-bono consulting as early as possible, feedback from his internships, and one of the...2023-07-0354 minBrightness UnleashedJack Pittman (Founder of The Passion Effect podcast, Content Writer, Student Consultant) - Optimal approach to problem solving, life-changing feedback from internship, blog writing, recommended booksIt was fantastic to talk to Jack Pittman who is a current student at UNSW and has actively been involved in a melange of opportunities such as content writing, project consulting, coaching, podcasting - all of this while still an undergraduate which is amazing! We also discussed some of his learnings being a 2022 summer intern at EY, a Project Manager at Global Consulting Group, and his contribution in the UNSW Sandbox Program that helped him harness transferrable skills to any industry!
2023-06-191h 00Brightness UnleashedWinnie Yip (Engagement Officer at University of New South Wales) - Building a future leader, student opportunities within university, overcome your fear of presenting, lessons learned from studentsWe interviewed Winnie Yip who is an Engagement Officer at the University of New South Wales. Winnie plays a vital role in increasing student engagement across all undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA communities, and empowering students to become the best version of themselves by curating employability and extra-curricular initiatives. It was a pleasure to learn from Winnie's experiences as she is zealous about empowering young leaders, motivating and guiding young people to become more self-aware, to engage in active citizenship and to boost cultural intelligence.
2023-05-221h 08Brightness UnleashedWarren Frehse (Career Growth and Transition Coach at University of Melbourne, Australia) - Behavioural traits key for career success, life lessons from leaders, the optimal way to use feedback
It was an absolute pleasure to have Warren Frehse on the podcast who is a Career Growth and Transition Coach at the University of Melbourne. Warren is excited about leveraging human capability and guiding students to identify their core purpose when finding a career that is relevant in this agile workforce. He has delivered employability workshops, mentoring programs and has conducted many one-on-one career coaching consultations to students and graduates across all disciplines, levels and Faculties.
2023-05-0859 minBrightness UnleashedJoumana Elomar (Founder and Director of Skale) - Lessons from building a startup, powerful attributes of an entrepreneur, embracing AI in website design, empowering unconventional thinkingWe invested our time to talk to Joumana who is an inspiring founder of her own website design agency called Skale. It was brilliant to hear how Joumana shifted towards the entrepreneurial path, how she actually started, and how her zest for creativity has allowed Skale to deliver a significant impact for Australian and global startups. We also talked about the superpower combo between unconventional thinking and courage, some of the primary attributes of an entrepreneur, and some UX and psychology principles current organisations are lacking in to inspire trust and funnel more customers.2023-04-1059 minBrightness UnleashedAneri Upadhyay (Campus Engagement Consultant, Emerging Talent at KPMG Australia) - Hot recruitment tips, transferring skills from wedding planning to corporate event planning, Asian female leadershipWe sat down with Aneri Upadhyay who recently finished off with KPMG Australia after a brilliant 4.5 years working in student engagement and recruitment services! It was a delight to have Aneri share her career highlights where she always has a strong focus on cultivating workplace diversity and expanding one's professional network. For students who are currently in the recruitment process whether it be an interview or case study, we shared valuable guidance on how students can showcase their personal brand and confidently articulate their value proposition.
2023-03-271h 18Brightness UnleashedChloe Yoo (Operations Analyst at Lawpath, Content Creator) - Communicating the importance of digital transformation, courage is key to success, leadership lessons being President of university societyWe interviewed Choe Yoo who is currently an Operations Analyst at Lawpath, and recently launched her YouTube channel (iamkozzie). It was amazing to hear about her journey at Bond University, the transition she made into digital transformation, and her key recommendations when it comes to fueling yourself with courage to start anything you want to do in your life - it's all about transforming your vision into a reality you'll be proud of. We also discussed about how older generations need to adapt to current changes and expansion within different industries due to the leverage of AI and technology...2023-03-121h 09Brightness UnleashedKailash Sarma (TEDx Speaker, Cofounder of Academy of Speakers, Cadet at UBS) – Optimise your mindset, become a leader in public speaking, life-changing books to read now, entrepreneurial spiritAt only 20 years old, Kailash has built a remarkable brand that showcases his passion for learning, willingness to make positive change, and his hustle to help others elevate their personal development. A lot was discussed about how Kailash manages his day-to-day commitments, what’s it like being a young entrepreneur whilst working in the corporate world, the habits and mindset practices he has established, and his zest for learning. If you ever want to improve your public speaking skills, being consistently driven towards your commitments and exploring new healthy habits, this is the episode for you.2023-02-251h 08
Brightness UnleashedPrashan Karunaratne (Course Director of Bachelor of Commerce at Macquarie University) - Increasing your portfolio of knowledge in uni, rewarding skills of an inspiring mentor, cultural adaptationThis episode unleashed a lot of insights into the student experience of choosing degrees, how to sustain valuable mentorship that drives student engagement, the importance of developing agility and empathy as part of our skillset, and a lot about how young teachers in schools and universities can tailor their learning style to re-energise students to be part of a fun learning environment. This was really fun to record, and I hope you take away some insights that can leverage your teaching and leadership abilities.2023-01-271h 02Brightness UnleashedFranz Phillip Siasat (Co-Founder and CEO of ZOLO) - Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset Built for SuccessToday, we spoke to Franz Phillip Siasat who is the Co-founder and CEO of ZOLO, a tech recycling startup that aims to empower businesses to drive their environmental and social impact footprint by doing good with old tech. We explore how he switched from a corporate career to building his own startup at the age of 27, the life lessons he has so far learnt along his entrepreneurial journey and shares his actionable advice to help others live their passion.2023-01-171h 03Brightness UnleashedStop Underestimating Self-Belief: How We Can Use This For Individual MomentumThe spark of self-belief can really drive our individual momentum, however many people don't stick to this due to external distractions and intrusion of thoughts that create self-doubt. Naren and I dive into this topic further by looking at how self-affirmation bias being put into practice can help create a stronger vision for yourself and improve your self-esteem to get what you want to achieve.2022-09-2822 minBrightness UnleashedTransforming Delays Into Action - Overcoming The Enemy Of ProcrastinationWhy do we engage in laziness? What can we do to overcome this in order to build efficiency in our workflow? This episode entails the enemy of procrastination, why it is part of human behaviour, and solutions we use on a daily basis where we are able to transform delays into immediate actions. Our past experiences coupled with literature we have read have inspired us to have a chill discussion on this important topic. Enjoy!2022-08-3037 minBrightness UnleashedLife Lessons Everyone Should Learn and Retain (Featuring advice from Startmate Student Fellowship Program, Jay Shetty and Naval Ravikant)Life Lessons Everyone Should Learn and Retain (Featuring advice from Startmate Student Fellowship Program, Jay Shetty and Naval Ravikant)2022-07-2946 min
Brightness UnleashedPivot Your Attention To The PresentIn this episode, we discover the intrinsic value of the present, why 'today' needs to be internalised where everyone can maximise what they can get done. We cannot rewind time, however we can definitely learn from it and apply those learnings and feedback to the present. Ultimately, we discuss the importance of doing your best in the current moment so that you can end the day with satisfaction.2022-06-2924 minBrightness UnleashedThe Ability To Adopt Self-ControlIn this month's new episode, we discuss the vital habit of self-control and why it matters when making choices day-to-day. Every action we commit needs to undergo self-thought, and we must understand the purpose and potential outcome of the choices we make. Naren and I provide our insights into the long-term benefits of self-control from our own experiences, why self-control matters and some of our go-to-strategies to enable this habit!2022-05-2824 minBrightness UnleashedPreparing For A Future Fuelled By TechnologyIn this episode we discuss the importance of growing our skillset where we must include technical skills in order to be a key differentiator among a pool of candidates. Moreover, we share our experiences and thoughts on why it is a priority for all students to spend time in expanding their technical knowledge, and we end with recommended programs/channels that have been helpful in self-paced learning.2022-04-2924 min
Brightness UnleashedHow To Sustain Commitment To Deliver Significant ResultsIn this episode we discuss strategies that help maintain commitment towards tasks that require deep attention and effort.2022-03-3017 min
Brightness Unleashed2 Crucial Habits That Can Boost Personal GrowthIn this episode we provide our thoughts on two crucial habits that have significantly improved our personal development. Moreover, we talk about some of the primary benefits when engaging in these habits, what mindset you should practice and the long lasting impact that can be created.2022-02-2715 minBrightness UnleashedReinventing Productivity With Our Favourite ToolIn this episode we share our personal experiences from using one particular application and how it has changed the way we approach our commitments. It has boosted our level of productivity and has made our workflow seamless. 2022-02-0617 minBrightness UnleashedThe Most Powerful Request: FeedbackIn this episode we explore the purpose of feedback, why many of us use it in a passive way, and how we should all take an active approach in asking our mentors/teachers/friends for advice that can be beneficial for us to learn, reflect and grow.2022-01-1120 minBrightness UnleashedLeaping Into OpportunitiesIn this episode we dive into the value of opportunities, why it will help boost your personal growth and being able to adopt new skills that can be vital for your future. We share our personal experiences, how we made the most out of these opportunities, and the lasting impact it has created.2021-12-2420 minBrightness UnleashedIntroductionHello! This is a small trailer into what Brightness Unleashed is about, who I am and why I started this podcast.2021-12-2201 min