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The Chiefs by WhitearkEP052 Pollyanna | Helen ClarkeJoin James Ciufettelli and Helen Clarke, the Head of Retail Sales at Glory Global, in this week's episode of The Chiefs podcast. Helen is a highly experienced strategic sales and marketing executive who specialises in guiding National Account Managers. Helen loves the interaction with the customers, working with her team and getting them to think strategically and how to help them find a solution to build a brand. Helen shared her senior sales leadership experience. For her, the attributes of being a great leader are active listening, bei...
2021-10-2719 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP051 The Leader From Grimsby | Louise MeadowsDropping a new episode of The Chiefs this week. Join James Ciuffetelli and the brilliant Louise Meadows as they talk about the different dimensions of being a leader.Louise is the Chief People Officer of Greater Western Water.An experienced executive who has been working with CEO’s, Executive teams and Boards for over 25 years to deliver people strategies to support organisational goals. Louise joined the water sector in 2013 after a long career in banking across both the UK and Australia. For Louise, leadership is being not afraid to be vulnerable, as ther...
2021-10-1929 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP050 The Productive Ninja | John NguyenIn this week’s episode of The Chiefs, James Ciuffetelli speaks with John Nguyen, the Chief Technology Officer of Ninja Software, an entrepreneurial software development company based in Perth. John Nguyen takes the lead in the software development processes and technical stacks of the organisation. For John, one of the attributes of a great leader is being able to manage through restrictions and find creative ways of overcoming them. As a determined and systematic individual, John’s advice for young leaders is to keep learning as much as they can. He suggests reading books an...
2021-10-0824 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP049 The Hoff | Geoff Hoffmann This week we have the amazing Geoff Hoffmann in the hot seat with James Ciuffetelli as they talk about leadership, handling adversity, and aligning with strategic goals.Geoff Hoffman is the CEO of Adstream North America. He has led a fascinating career, where he’s had the opportunity to work in some of the most exciting realms of business.He has spent his career in senior leadership roles in some of the largest and most diverse organisations both locally and globally and has a notable track record of building, restructuring, and...
2021-09-2928 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP048 A Passionate Champion | Brad JohnsonThis week on #TheChiefs, we have a special guest in the hot seat.Joining James Ciuffetelli is A Passionate Champion. Brad Johnson, a former AFL player and team captain of the Western Bulldogs and the All-Australian Team.Brad is one of the best forwards in his game and a record holder. He was inducted into the Western Bulldogs Hall of Fame in the year 2014 and sits on the interchange bench in the official Footscray-Western Bulldogs Team of the Century.Brad Johnson champions over an illustrious 17-season, 364-game career. He became known as the "...
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Conquer Local Podcast436: Your Tech Stack Increases Valuation by 6-7x, with James CiuffetelliThis week an A-List transformational leader joins us, James Ciuffetelli. Our host George Leith and James discuss the importance of adopting new technology and investing in your tech stack backed by real-world examples of great success and undisputed numbers, how the baby boomer generation is approaching an exit in 2021 with their long-established businesses, and how prepping your business for exit is strikingly similar to prepping your house for sale.Establishing show notes for this week's guest was a pick-and-choose from a long list of incredibly large numbers and tremendous accomplishments. James Ciuffetelli is a transformational leader with 30+...
2021-09-1531 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP047 Leaders Are Readers | Robert FrendoWe are bringing you another incredible leader on The Chiefs.This week, we have Robert Frendo, the Managing Director of Services at Versent.Robert has successfully built high-performing sales and leadership teams. He has led sophisticated digital customer-facing businesses through transformational change. Robert believes in bringing people together, understanding diversity to achieve results, and to be thoughtful Leaders Who Are Readers. The saying “Leaders are Readers” is especially pertinent now, as the world continues to change rapidly and technology changes daily. The best leaders are those...
2021-09-1420 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP046 Finding Extraordinary | Edward MichelsbergThis week on The Chiefs, Jo Hands has the brilliant Edward Michelsberg in the hot seat - and they're talking all about Finding Extraordinary.Edward is the Co-founder and Executive Search Consultant for EMU Search. Emu was created to help shape the leadership of the future.The process for finding a new leader can be difficult, especially if you're looking for an experienced leader who has the skills to take your company to the next level, but this is where Edward Michelsberg comes in. With over 20+ years of experience, he has se...
2021-09-0730 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP045 Different equals Different | Anna RogersJoin us again for another episode of The Chiefs podcast. We have the Senior Digital Content Manager of Australia Post, Anna Rogers, in the hot seat this week. In this episode, James Ciuffetelli and Anna Rogers, talk about being different. For Anna, a good leadership trait is being able to understand that everybody is different. Recognising that everybody has different styles and working the best out of those styles will foster a great work culture. Anna’s work philosophy is grounded in creating a great relationship with...
2021-08-3114 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP044 Serving With Kindness | Angela KobinJames Ciuffetelli has Angela Kobin, the Learning and Development Advisor of Greater Western Water in the hot seat this week, talking all things leadership and serving people with kindness.Angela has over 15 years of experience in the learning and training industry, For Angela, the true meaning of leadership is service. A leader must be willing to serve and be able to bring out the best in people. Angela believes that the success of others is also her success. She's always striving to provide more learning opportunities for everyone she encounters and has a proven and r...
2021-08-2423 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP043 Connected to Hearts and Minds | Kelly BroughJames Ciuffetelli has the inspiring Kelly Brough in the hot seat this week and they're talking all about Authentic connection and Transformation. Kelly Brough is the managing director for Strategy at Accenture. She specialises in designing and implementing human-centred and digitally-enabled change across enterprises to deliver sustainable business results.Kelly has a track record of driving top and bottom-line growth. Her approach is rooted in close collaboration with clients to deeply understand their challenges and identify opportunities for strategy and transformation.Kelly be...
2021-08-1721 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP042 The Humble and Inspiring CEO I Dennis NgIt’s Wednesday and that means we are dropping a fresh episode of #TheChiefs podcast. Get your headsets ready and be all ears with this week’s episode as James Ciuffetelli got the humble and inspiring Dennis Ng in the hot seat where they talk about Discipline and Continuous Learning. Dennis Ng is currently The Chief Executive Officer of Business@Pulse, a Prudential company. Dennis has several years of experience in the banking, finance and consulting industry and has several achievements in these industries consistently. Prior to being a CEO, he used to be...
2021-08-1023 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP041 The Curious One | Endi FrydmanJames Ciufettelli is asking the questions this week, with Endi Frydman and they’re talking all about curiosity to gain new learnings and adapting to change in the workplace.Endi Frydman is currently the Senior Partner and the Victorian Lead of SHK's Outplacement and Career Transition Practice. She consults with different organisations during periods of change. She is also providing strategic advice and support to leadership teams. Endi also does personalised coaching for executives to support their career transition journey. Curiosity fuels innovation, prepares us for change, and helps us better und...
2021-08-0325 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP040 Growth Mindset | James KirkwoodJoin James Ciuffetelli and James Kirkwood on this week’s episode of The Chiefs as they are talking all about The Growth Mindset and how it can be the key to unlocking your full potential.James Kirkwood is the founder of Kirkwood Consulting. He is recognised as a highly accomplished and experienced sales leader with a record of achievement in Sales, Management and Director roles for the largest Media businesses in Canada and Australia.To many people, the words ‘sales’ and ‘leader’ may seem like an oxymoron. However, there is a way t...
2021-07-2715 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP039 The Love Lounge | Martin HerbstDropping our fresh episode of The Chiefs this week where James Ciuffetelli has Martin Herbst talking about his leadership journey and the value of active listening which contributes to building a genuine #culture and #connection.Martin is the Chief Executive Officer of JobAdder, a market-leading, cloud-based recruitment platform, that enables recruiters to spend more time doing work that adds real human value. With offices in Sydney, New Zealand, United Kingdom and the United States of America, this award-winning company is a trusted partner to many businesses....
2021-07-2024 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP038 Biology Before Behaviour | Maria RubertoJames Ciuffetelli has Maria Ruberto in the hot seat this week, talking about all things Biology, Behaviour and Building Resilience. Maria is the founder and director of Salutegenics Psychology, a strengths-based practice that moves people in personal and professional coaching toward mental fitness and life-health. Maria’s work is heavily influenced by Positive Psychology theory, which is the study of what goes right in life. Positive Psychology seeks to understand what makes life worth living and how to make life better. People's behaviours are driven by their biology. If you don...
2021-07-1341 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP037 Who Says You Can't? | Sharon FitterWhether it's the morning commute or the daily grind, sometimes you just need a little motivation to get up and go. Get the energy to push through the days by tuning in to The Chiefs. This week, we have Sharon Fitter who shares her story of leadership. Sharon is the Chief Revenue Officer of Australian Community Media, one of the biggest media companies in Australia. This episode 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gk_5Sua is about never giving up...
2021-07-0633 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP036 The Shining Light | Lan TranThis week on The Chiefs, James Ciuffetelli is joined by the impeccable Lan Tran sharing her amazing journey through life and leadership. Lan is a former refugee who found herself in Perth after the Vietnam War, with her positivity and unwavering determination she used her experience to keep going up the ladder of success. She embarked on a new journey when she began her career in Sales which became her lifelong love for implementing excellent standards in #Sales...
2021-06-2930 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP035 Leading With Love | Jamie AdamsJames Ciuffetelli is asking the questions this week on 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐬, with Jamie Adams in the hot seat. Jamie leads strategic partnerships and growth for Scorpion and brings over 12 years of digital marketing experience to the table.He advocates for leadership with a heart and cites building genuine connection as critical to the success of the organisation.This episode is definitely worth a listen from start to finish as it is jam-packed with insights on leadership, the importance of team communication, and being people-oriented while also driving home the concept of delivering value t...
2021-06-2238 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP034 FinTech Top Gun | Jonathan SiewJames Ciuffetelli has the inspiring Jonathan Siew in the hot seat this week and they're talking all things FinTech. As a leader of market development teams, Jonathan is responsible for defining, building, and deploying scalable programs and geo specific go-to-market strategies for next frontier digital payment solutions.He's a firm believer in having critical strategies within an organic partnership ecosystems, leveraging his partners on a give-and-take approach with an eye always on finding a win-win positioning.-Get more of the good stuff...Looking for help in your organisation? W...
2021-06-0923 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP033 Street Smart to Success | Tom LibeltJames Ciuffetelli has the inspiring Tom Libelt in the hot seat this week and they're talking all things Marketing, Online Courses & SEO. Tom is on a mission to help people stop wasting time and money on marketing their online courses. In a world that's saturated with online content and everyone is competeing for attention - he helps you get razor sharp cut through and make Smart Marketing decisions that count. After a decade+ experience in SEO, sales & marketing, creating successful partnerships in the online course space, Tom decided to service the people - helping each an...
2021-06-0126 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP032 Making Change Stick | Colin D EllisJo Hands has the awesome Colin D Ellis in the host seat this week, and they're talking all about how to make change stick. Whether it's the way that projects are delivered, how teams work together or how to change the DNA of an organisation Colin is the man who can provide practical information on how to make change easy. He uses case studies, experience and plenty of humour to keep people engaged and laughing - and this podcast episode is no different.-Get more of the good stuff...Looking f...
2021-05-2523 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP031 Oral Stories | Shawn CallahanJo Hands has the brilliant Shawn Callahan in the hot seat this week, and it's time to share stories. Shawn started as a geographer and archaeologist before working in IT with the likes of Oracle, Sybase and IBM. His story-work began in 1999 while at IBM, at the Cynefin Centre, when applying complexity theory to business issues. This is where Shawn discovered the power of small stories, anecdotes, rather than Hollywood inspired story methods.In 2004 he founded Anecdote, with one clear aim in mind – to use story-work to bring humanity back to organisations.In the years of...
2021-05-1936 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP030 Purposeful Perspective | David ThodeyJo Hands has the insightful David Thodey in the hot seat this week, talking all about taking authentic leader. David is a celebrated Australian businessman, currently serving as Chair of the Commonwealth Science, Industry & Research Organisation (the national research organisation for Australia) , Xero and Tyro Payments. He is also a Director of Ramsay Health Care, and Vodafone International Group (UK).Previously David was CEO and Executive Director of Telstra (May 2009 - April 2015), and before that he served as CEO at IBM (Australia and New Zealand). During his 22 years at IBM, David h...
2021-05-1135 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP029 Taking Ownership | Michelle GibbingsJo Hands has the insightful Michelle Gibbings in the hot seat this week, talking all about taking ownership and what it means to be a leader. Michelle is on a mission to bring a little joy back into the workplace, after all, she is the expert. Speaking internationally about better ways to lead, she is in high demand as an innovative keynote speaker, advisor and executive mentor of choice, with her best-selling books a must-have for employees and managers alike.The key to her success is working with people through three lenses; as...
2021-05-0535 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP028 The CEO’s Caddy | Conor O'MalleyJames Ciuffetelli has the inspiring Conor O'Malley in the hot seat, or perhaps as he's better known, 'The CEO’s Caddy'. Conor is an executive coach who partners with leaders who want to develop the way they learn. Working closely with those who are curious, Conor holds a space in which leaders can get to know themselves a little better, finding their rhythm and flow so they can perform and deliver when it really matters.When it comes to accolades, it's hard to know where to begin. A talented writer, Conor's book “Trust – Begins and ends with self”...
2021-04-2831 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP027 Truly Listening | Oscar TrimboliJo Hands has the brilliant Oscar Trimboli in the hot seat this week, and the hot topic is listening. Like really listening. In fact, it's called deep listening. Curious? You should be. If you follow Oscar's tips on listening you could claim back a staggering 4 hours a week... yes you heard us right. But you'll need to listen to the episode to find out exactly how.Oscar is an author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening and a sought-after keynote speaker. He is passionate about using the gift of...
2021-04-2150 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP026 The Demographer | Simon KuestenmacherJames Ciuffetelli has Simon Kuestenmacher, CoFounder & Director of The Demographics Group, in the hot seat this week, talking all things data. Well, more specifically - human behaviour. As a geographer and demographer at The Demographics Group in Melbourne, Simon researches demographic and societal trends - exploring how human behaviour shapes consumer patterns and Australia as a whole. In this episode of The Chiefs, Simon shares his demographic insights; unpacking how Covid19 has changed the way society functions and what trends may be here to stay. From Retail to Millennials, the rise of the Zoom room and...
2021-04-1435 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP025 Sustainable Growth | Vincent O'NeillJo Hands has the talented Vincent O'Neill, CEO at Stanford Brown, in the hot seat this week - talking all about his career to date and the journey he's been on to reach the coveted Chief Executive Officer position. Spoiler alert - it's a lot of hard work, dedication and grit.In this episode Vincent talks about the importance of accountability and learning from your own mistakes as you grow in your career. He explains the need to focus on your own lane and not what social media projects in the world around you - after all...
2021-04-0741 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP024 Lifelong Entrepreneur | George LeithJames Ciuffetelli has George Leith, Chief Customer Officer & SVP Sales Vendasta (... and oh so much more), in the hot seat this week, talking all things Sales & Entrepreneurship. After all, sales is the glue that keeps the engine running, and when it comes down to it - at its most basic level, sales is in fact about helping the customer. When it comes to building successful sales teams, moreover successful businesses, George is your guy. Currently he is the Chief Customer Officer for Vendasta Technologies Inc., George leads a sales guild of more than 210 professionals dedicated to ensuring the...
2021-03-3126 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP023 Servant Leadership | Blaine SlaterJames Ciuffetelli has Blaine Slater (Group Executive – New Business, TSA Group) in the hot seat this week, talking all things leadership. Actually, to be more specific - Servant Leadership. Having started as a frontline contact centre agent, Blaine's progression through TSA group has given him a unique perspective on the real life goings on at each layer of their operations, and a deep appreciation for it. Perhaps that is one of the reasons he has just marked his 15th year anniversary with the group.This conversation is packed with tips on how to lead with you...
2021-03-2425 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP022 Software Ninja | Alex DunmowJames Ciuffetelli has Alex Dunmow in the hot seat this week, talking all things software. And boy is this episode worth tuning in for. Alex gives advice from his own entrepreneurial journey and unpacks the key characteristics you need to thrive when you're in the exciting but challenging 'start up' phase. Ultimately, Alex achieved his dream, he built a business that he actually wants to work in - and therein the magic lies. Now, when it comes to building software, Alex is your guy. His company Ninja Software is a Perth based software development company, who are do...
2021-03-1626 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP021 Adding Value | Matthew WebberJames Ciuffetelli has Matthew Webber in the hot seat this week, talking all about adding value. Amongst being a Principal at Whiteark, Matt is one of the world’s foremost experts in transformation and global supply chain. An innovative and dynamic leader, he has experience across many industries, and has helped some of Australia’s largest retail stores turn their fortunes around.He also condensed all of that knowledge into an international best seller ‘Fit for Disruption: How to transform your business and thrive in times of rapid change’. We highly recommend the read. From the less...
2021-03-0928 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP020 Mentoring Magic | Nick Bell & Lisa TehJo Hands & James Ciuffetelli have got two awesome chiefs in the hot seat this week - the formidable Nick Bell & Lisa Teh. This dynamic duo are entrepreneurial to their core, with a string of successful startups to their names. Most recently their partnership has led to the creation of Lisnic, a platform that's set to transform the mentoring model. Making awesome minds and industry heavy hitters accessible to business owners and career junkies the world over. But it's not just mentoring on the cards... this laughter-packed chat is brimming with insights on everything from mental health to making your b...
2021-03-0236 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP019 Being Authentic | Helen RobinettJo Hands is asking the questions this week, with the beautifully authentic Helen Robinett in the hot seat. Helen is an expert in leadership and reputation management, having run her own consultancy for over 18 years. These days she works with high-profile managers – corporate executives, politicians, and media personalities (as well as emerging leaders across many disciplines) - to help elevate their career and get them noticed.A true super connector, Helen knows firsthand that it's not so much of what you know, but rather it's who you know. Incredibly present to the impact of...
2021-02-2335 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP018 Property Fundamentals | Emily WallaceJo Hands is asking the questions this week, with the uber talented Emily Wallace in the hot seat. Emily is a Melbourne based Buyer's Advocate, LinkedIn's Top Voice in 2020, co-host of the My Millennial Property Podcast and co-host of Ticker Property. Yes, she really does do all that and more.From diversifying revenue and income streams to keeping your business on track, this episode is about so much more than just property. But don't worry, we talk property too - I mean, how could we not when we've got one of Melbourne's best buyers advocates in the...
2021-02-1932 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP017 Executive Presence | Melissa LewisJo Hands is asking the questions this week, with Melissa Lewis, Founder of The Ascension Group. Working with high-performing women to unleash the power of their Executive Presence from the inside out, Melissa has inspired thousands of exceptional women to commercialise their talents by taking their brand substance, character and personal style to the next level for greater visibility, reward and influence. So, put your hands up if while 'working from home' you wore PJs... or was it active wear? We know that we've been guilty once or twice. Melissa explains why clothes matter, and dressing properly is...
2021-02-1032 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP016 A Better Australia | Bernard Salt AMJo Hands & James Ciuffetelli have the brilliant Bernard Salt AM in the hot seat this week, and trust us when we say it's an episode that's not to be missed. Capable of donning many hats, Bernard is a columnist, author, speaker, business advisor and media commentator; though he is perhaps best known to the wider community for identifying and tagging new tribes and social behaviours such as the “Seachange Shift”, the “Man Drought”, “PUMCINS” (pronounced “pumkins”) and the “Goats Cheese Curtain". He was also responsible for popularising smashed avocados... globally. In this episode of The Chiefs, we're talking about building a better...
2021-02-0231 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP015 Always Learning | Helen SounessJo Hands is asking the questions this week, with Helen Souness, Chief Executive Officer at RMIT Online, in the hot seat - and they're talking all things learning. With workforces changing, industries evolving and societal needs shifting - it's more important than ever to ensure you remain relevant, and ready. Nowadays technology is advancing at such a rapid rate; gone are the days where a 3 year degree you completed 20 years ago is sufficient. It's vital that you diversify, step outside of your comfort zone, and continue to learn and leverage your skills - no matter what industry you're in. From...
2021-01-2729 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP014 Mentoring Goals | Alan LimJo Hands is asking the questions this week, with Alan Lim in the hot seat - and they're talking all things mentoring. Alan is an insightful Entrepreneur with Fellow CPA and over 25 years of extensive and diverse financial and operating experience working as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer with companies from Big4 KPMG, Public Listed Sunway ($2 Billion Conglomerate), National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) $22 Billion Federal Scheme and a whole load more.Alan's three words for the year have been his guiding principals throughout Covid and hold him in good stead as the world adjusts to a...
2021-01-1938 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP013 Sales Transformation | Carlo Di FilippoCarlo Di Filippo, Sales Director - Sanofi, is in the hot seat this week, talking all things Sales. And given that our resident host James Ciuffetelli has known him for more than 20 years, who better to ask the questions...? James talks to Carlo about his career and experiences in Sales. Specifically with a focus on how the role of frontline sales teams have changed as a result of COVID, and how Carlo was able to leverage new and proven strategies to drive activities; increasing the focus on learning to drive client engagement. The reality is that B2B bu...
2021-01-1325 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP012 Video Gaga | Michael SavanisJames Ciuffetelli is asking the questions this week, with Michael Savanis in the hot seat talking all things video. Without question, video content is on the rise and more and more companies are embracing it - taking the time to create fun, engaging, and informative visual content to help make a connection with their audience, and drive business.Micheal, Executive General Manager, Australia & New Zealand, heads up Panopto - a business which has revolutionised the way companies use video. They've developed an SaaS platform for businesses and universities to easily create secure, searchable video libraries of their...
2021-01-0621 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP011 Entrepreneurial Spirit | Steve GrationJames Ciuffetelli is in the hot seat with Steve Gration, CEO, SG Textiles Pty Ltd this week, and he explains "It’s impossible to simply label the core ingredients that define the entrepreneurs that I have met or studied over the years. Some were small business owners or founders who had the vision, some were second, third and fourth generation successors and many more were hired professional executives. Despite their background, I've found that though many traits are common - some are incredibly unique.The question which often comes to mind is ‘where they born this way?’ And if...
2020-12-3019 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP010 Christmas Mischief | FoundersIn this episode Whiteark Founders Jo Hands & James Ciuffetelli talk all things Christmas. From family to festivities, they discuss what the jolly season means to each of them - and reflect on the year that shook up the worlds norms. We're pretty sure there's not a Business Continuity Plan anywhere that could have foreseen this unfolding. But will there be in the future? What else should we be planning for that's unexpected?The duo unpack which companies thrived through Covid and the why behind their successes. Looking forward, they list the key things that leaders should be f...
2020-12-2226 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP009 Real Leadership | Paul HitchcockJo Hands is asking the questions this week, with Paul Hitchcock, Chief Executive Officer at Patties Foods in the hot seat - and they're talking all things Leadership. With people at the core, he's all about his team - and taking ownership when you need to stand alone as a leader. His insights are raw, genuine, and practical, making this glimpse into being a CEO truly refreshing. Patties Foods is a true Australian success story, growing into a leading Australian manufacturer, supplier and marketer of branded frozen savoury and dessert products.In 1966, after working at th...
2020-12-1635 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP008 Panel Discussion | Power of DataThis episode we're talking all things data and analytics in the context of Covid-19, in a panel discussion headed up by Whiteark Co-Founder Jo Hands. She's got three brilliant minds in the spotlight, data experts from a range of industries, Charlie Nelson - Director at Foreseechange, Tony Xu - Senior Product Manager at Catch.com.au & Matthew Rudd - Director, Business Analytics at Swinburne University of Technology. They discuss the ways in which you can embed data and analytics across your company to divulge the value that is waiting to be unlocked.
2020-12-0955 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP007 Innovation | Matt KerrMatt Kerr, Head of Innovation & Growth at IE Company, is in the hot seat being interviewed by James Ciuffetelli, Whiteark Co Founder, talking all things innovation. At IE, Matt and the team help organisations create a systematic approach to innovation that optimises the core business, while finding new market opportunities to deliver growth. In short, they're an innovation company that works with corporate teams to deliver ideas to market, fast. And boy do they have some great ideas.Notes: The article discussed in this podcast can be found here: https://www.ie.com.au/blog/with-agile-is-product-strategy-even-needed-anymore
2020-12-0227 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP006 Good People | Anthony HoldstockAnthony Holdstock, Director & Owner at Sharp & Carter Recruitment, is in the hot seat being interviewed by Jo Hands, Whiteark Co Founder, talking about the importance of good people and recruiting a solid team that serves you into the future. They talk through the importance of finding balance, continuous learning, and mental fitness - as well as how Anthony and the team are managing through Covid. Exploring the shift that Australia's recruitment industry is seeing in terms of hiring, and the experience that Sharp & Carter have had firsthand. Anthony believes that recruitment is a game of who you k...
2020-11-2529 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP005 Panel Discussion | Covid19We're talking all things Covid in this episode, in a panel discussion headed up by Whiteark Co-Founder James Ciuffetelli. He's got three brilliant minds in the spotlight, John Ieraci - Chief Customer Officer at Telstra, Andrew Khoury - Managing Director at Aussie Services & Maintenance, and Andrea Petrocco, Victorian President at the Australian Insurance Law Association. They explore how each of their businesses have pivoted during these times, and what they think the future holds for human-centred design; how people engage with each other, their consumers and technology. Episode Notes:For a 28+ page Covid19 Industry Report, sign...
2020-11-1843 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP004 Our Founders | Meet James CiuffetelliThe Whiteark founders are swapping seats this week, with James Ciuffetelli in the hot seat and Jo Hands at the helm, asking the questions. The duo unpack the beginnings of Whiteark a little more, delving into the 'why' behind what they do, and how they help organisations to thrive. From resilience to taking care of his mental health, family stories and some of the essence that goes into starting a business, this is a great conversation between the co-founders that will have you both laughing and listening intently for learnings to use on your own leadership journey. ...
2020-11-1029 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP003 Customer Service | Andrew KhouryAndrew Khoury, CEO & Founder at Aussie Services, is in the hot seat being interviewed by James Ciuffetelli, Whiteark Co Founder, talking all things customer service and managing your business through Covid. At Aussie Services, customer service is the driving force. Andrew Khoury started his electrical apprenticeship in 2004 and had always wanted to own his own business. However, he knew some solid experience behind him was an essential first step. After 5 years of working for someone else he felt ready to take the plunge and start his own business.In 2009 he founded Aussie Electrical and Plumbing Services (AEP...
2020-11-0426 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP002 Covid Impacts | Charlie NelsonJo Hands is asking the questions this week, with Chief Charlie Nelson in the hot seat - and they're talking all things Covid. With his eye finely tuned on what lies ahead, author and futurologist Charlie has impressive forecasting skills, which have achieved a high degree of accuracy over the last 20 years. This precision is due to a combination of advanced modelling techniques and a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, honed through his ongoing dedication to analysing market data. Today Charlie is turning his lens to our post-Covid landscape, discussing with Jo the impact that Covid19 has h...
2020-10-2835 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkWelcome to The ChiefsWelcome, get yourself comfortable. You're sitting down with the Chiefs. What makes leaders tick? The Chiefs gives you insight into what makes our great leaders so great. With organisation’s top chiefs in the hot seat each week, we chat about the highs – and lows – and lessons along the way; tackling the biggest issues people are facing today. We know that leading can be a lonely role and we believe that learning from other great people is one of the best resources we have. So join us on our journey, and enjoy the stories behind some of the greats...
2020-10-2600 minThe Chiefs by WhitearkEP001 Our Founders | Meet Jo HandsIn the hot seat for the first episode of The Chiefs is Whiteark Co-Founder Jo Hands, being interviewed by her partner in crime James Ciuffetelli, the other half of Whiteark. The duo talk about how it all started, and the 'Why' behind the ark. Get to know the founders a little better and learn leadership lessons along the way. What makes a leader great? How to get your team on board and what are the important qualities you need in a leader today...-Get more of the good stuff...Looking for...
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