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CaptainsAdam Wolfensohn - Encourage Capital - Brilliantly Impressive Pioneer of Sustainable InvestmentAdam Wolfensohn is the Managing Partner of Encourage Capital, NYC. It is purely soul-enriching to hear of Adam's dedication to sustainable investment that reflects the application of both intellectual rigour and compassion to benefit the lives of many. From his days as a producer of "Everything's Cool", that created a bow-wave of climate change docu/mockumentaries, to his early stage investment in the LEAF Coalition that was the driving force behind 131 nations at COP26 agreeing to end and reverse deforestation, Adam continues to serve the interests of genuine environmental protection. With the astute commercial acumen of a true business leader...2022-07-291h 20
CaptainsSPECIAL EDITION - Book Club - "School of Restoration" - Alice Achan & Philippa TyndaleFounder of Te Kworo Foundation, Alice Achan, speaks beautifully about how she came to establish Pader Girls' Academy in Northern Uganda for girl mothers who had been stolen by the Lord's Resistance Army. Joined by co-author of "School of Restoration", Philippa Tyndale, Alice also speaks about the impact of COVID on the girls and community, since the book was released at the start of the pandemic in early 2020.
Alice is a rare and exceptional woman who is restoring hope and transforming lives through the education, child-minding, vocational and maternal health initiatives of Te Kworo. Consistently in the top percentiles of...2022-03-161h 47
CaptainsJoe Brumm, Creator of BlueyJoe Brumm is the genius creator of Bluey, the Australian and international children's animation sensation. With a focus on play and imagination, Joe and his colleagues provide outstanding entertainment for children and adults alike. Bluey elevates the Australian persona, albeit through a canine prism, as dad Bandit and mum Chilli raise their daughters, Bluey and Bingo, with love, nurturing and guidance. With laugh aloud, genuine humour, the storylines resonate strongly with families, particularly as there is a massive degree of comfort for parents in the imperfection of everyday parenting. Beyond the record-breaking audience of children, at 7 minutes per episode, Bluey...2021-04-2553 min
CaptainsNick Baron, Digital Marketing Strategist, KDM Digital MarketingNick Baron is a fountain of knowledge in creating impactful digital marketing strategies. With a deep dedication to enhancing clients' businesses and serving their digital marketing needs, Nick leads the development of insightful and comprehensive strategies to deliver meaningful returns that can be measured through analytics. Nick is distinguished amongst his peers for his ability to cut through the noise, with astute business acumen, experience and technical skills. His Scottish/Australian lilt only contributes to his genuine charm.2021-04-081h 00
CaptainsJenny Atkinson - Founder of Littlescribe!Jenny Atkinson has created an outstanding tech platform dedicated to enhancing literacy for children. Importantly, Littlescribe! focuses on encouraging creativity in children by physically writing and drawing their own books and has revealed the talents of many children, including those who have otherwise been dismissed as non-writers. Using the Littlescribe! app, children can photograph their work and publish their books as printed copies or in electronic form. Beyond their own libraries, children can share their books with family, friends, schools and the broader community. Comprehensive teacher resources are also available, to meaningfully support teachers to enable them to easily deliver...2021-04-081h 14
CaptainsJohn Cook, Project Director of Business for DevelopmentLeading Captain of Commerce, John Cook, has led the pioneering work of Business for Development's projects in Kwale, Kenya, including to reinvigorate the Kenyan cotton industry. John's work is genuinely inspirational as he applies his exceptional business acumen to establish and expand projects to support developing communities, on an enduring and economically sustainable basis. From modest beginnings, the projects are now being scaled, including into other countries.2021-04-081h 24
CaptainsMike Pelly - Legendary Captain of CommerceWith his thoroughly engaging narrative style, Mike Pelly regales with often amusing stories and lessons from his career and life, including how he transformed and grew businesses in the wine and beer industry, in a way that is so rare today. At the core of Pelly's success is his focus on developing and maintaining genuine business relationships. He is an advocate of the importance of saying "yes" to opportunities. Then there are the tales of his impressive travels ...2020-11-221h 15
CaptainsDr Georgina Davis, CEO of the Queensland Farmers' FederationCEO of the Queensland Farmers' Federation, Dr Georgina Davis, is advancing the interests of Queensland growers, through genuine innovation, new technologies and burgeoning developments in AgriTourism. Hear the substantive and impressive initiatives Georgina is leading, to provide additional opportunities and access to valuable technology resources for growers, including regional, rural and remote women.2020-11-2055 min
CaptainsKim Ellis, Head of Australia's Antarctic DivisionAs the Head of Australia's Antarctic Division, Kim Ellis' career has come full circle, having first visited Antarctica in the late 1970s. Beyond his knowledge and experience of Antarctica, as a truly exceptional business leader, Kim has demonstrated a genuine dedication to the advancement of women in business, throughout his career. His stories, wisdoms and views are so refreshing to hear, including on the importance of enabling the younger generation of capable and smart Australians to take on greater leadership roles.2020-10-291h 04
CaptainsDr Sharna Glover, Cofounder of Imvelo and Member of Industry Advisory Board for Australia's Space AgencySharna is the cofounder of Imvelo, an advisory firm to major businesses across industries on the application of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, particularly in supply chains. Amongst her many role and accomplishments, Sharna led BHP's Automated Operations Programme, including its test bed in Arizona, USA. Sharna is also a member of the Industry Advisory Committee to Australia's Space Agency. With a deep commitment to the advancement of women in Australia and globally, Sharna speaks with passion about the work of Opportunity International, a pioneering micro-finance organisation that is economically empowering women and girls.2020-09-1340 min
CaptainsLucas Handley, World Class Freediver, Master Breath Hold Trainer, Marine Scientist and Executive Producer and Presenter of Multi International Award Winning Environmental Film, Blue, including for Best CinematographyLucas Handley is the embodiment of the magnificence of Australia. With a lifelong, deep dedication to the protection of oceans and marine life, Lucas has lived with a genuine focus on environmental sustainability, long before the phrase was used in common parlance. This interview lays the foundations for a series of initiatives that are now in the pipeline and will soon be announced.2020-09-1359 min
CaptainsAlice Achan, Founder of Pader Girls' Academy, providing education for girl mothers stolen by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and child minding for their bubs, in Northern UgandaHaving endured seemingly insurmountable challenges to achieve her own education, Alice Aachan is dedicating her life to restore hope and futures for the girl mothers of Northern Uganda and their bubs. School of Restoration, cowritten by the magnificent Philippa Tyndale, tells of the transformational beneficial impact of Alice work focused on educating and restoring hope and lives for the girls who were stolen by the LRA and subsequently returned to Pader as girl mothers. Upon their return, they were faced with heartbreakingly overwhelming social stigma and ostracism. Yet Alice's love and protection of them continues to demonstrate they are not...2020-09-1340 min
CaptainsBob East, Chairman of Tourism AustraliaAustralia's tourism industry has been devastatingly impacted by COVID in 2020. However, under Bob's leadership and exceptional business acumen, Tourism Australia is recalibrating to focus on promoting Australia to Australians. Our conversation includes a consideration of a new initiative, Australia's Favourite Daughters and Sons, to showcase outstanding Australians, feature Australia's beauty and align with important social themes including literacy, fitness and environmental protection.2020-09-1347 min
CaptainsAbout CaptainsOverview of the Purposes of the Captains Podcast2020-09-1301 min