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Building Doors with Lauren Karan
72. Why Every Future Leader Needs to Master “Two-Up” Thinking with Michael Furey
In this episode ofBuilding Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Michael Furey, leadership coach, former sales leader, and founder of We Aspire, to unpack why construction leadership needs a radical reframe. From being demoted in his first management job to building programs that train Australia’s future leaders, Michael shares how lived experience, failure, and values-led development are transforming how we build capability across the industry.Drawing parallels between professional sport and construction, Michael reveals why project leaders aren’t just managing jobs, they’re living a lifestyle, often with unsustainable expectations. He breaks down why au...
2025-07-20
1h 02
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
71. From Air Traffic Control to Construction: The Unlikely Career Leap Rewriting Industry Rules with Luke Crouch
In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan chats with Luke Crouch, a former air traffic controller who made a bold leap into construction project management. Luke’s unconventional career, from managing McDonald’s to directing airspace and now leading infrastructure projects, challenges traditional ideas about how talent enters the construction industry.He opens up about the risks of changing careers, including taking a pay cut and starting over, all in pursuit of a more fulfilling path. Luke shares how persistence, adaptability, and values-driven leadership helped him stand out in a competitive market and buil...
2025-07-06
47 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
70. Authenticity Over Authority: Why Real Leaders Don’t Play a Role with Domenic De Fazio
In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan welcomes Domenic De Fazio, a seasoned executive whose career journey from project manager to CEO is marked by conviction, courage, and consistency. Domenic shares the raw truth about navigating leadership without compromising your values, and what happens when the traditional leadership "suit" no longer fits who you are. From making the leap into executive roles to managing board dynamics and driving a values-based culture, this is a masterclass in real-world leadership.Whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned professional rethinking your next move, this episode unpacks...
2025-06-22
43 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
69. What They Don’t Tell You About Building a Consultancy from the Ground Up with Harley Whaikawa
In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Harley Whaikawa, Director at Minerva Group, whose journey from the military to civil engineering and into consultancy leadership is anything but traditional. From cold calls and rejection to becoming a respected voice in fire engineering and a force on LinkedIn, Harley shares the lessons he’s learned about authenticity, leadership, and playing the long game.Whether you’re a graduate seeking your first role or a business owner navigating the digital landscape, this conversation provides a no-fluff look into building a reputation that lasts, both onli...
2025-06-08
47 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
68. The Reality of Balancing Leadership, Family, and Sustainability in Construction with Jock Macfarlane
In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Jock Macfarlane, a leader in environmental and sustainability practices within the construction industry. Jock shares his insights on why Australia’s construction sector is lagging in sustainability and how technological innovation can be the key to bridging the gap. Jock, a respected leader known for his authentic leadership style and dedication to diversity, also shares personal stories of career growth, finding balance, and the impact of becoming a father. Whether you’re an industry veteran or just starting your career, Jock’s story will inspire you to...
2025-05-25
42 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
67. The Culture Shift We Can Build: Diversity, Flexibility, and the Future of Trades
In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan welcomes the remarkable Radmila Desic, a carpenter turned national changemaker and Order of Australia Medal recipient, to explore what it truly takes to reshape an industry and build a legacy that lasts.Radmila’s story spans continents, generations, and industries, from her humble beginnings in Montenegro to becoming a leading voice for women in construction. As Brisbane prepares for the 2032 Olympics, Radmila shares a bold vision: empowering women and elite athletes to build the very stadiums they’ll one day play in.This is a raw...
2025-05-11
43 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
66. How Might We Build Smarter? Reimagining the Future of Construction with Monica Bradley
In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Monica Bradley, board advisor, impact strategist, and systems thinker, to explore the radical mindset shifts needed to thrive in today’s construction and infrastructure landscape.With a career that spans continents, industries, and boardrooms, Monica brings unmatched insight into how leaders can adapt, innovate, and build for the future, not just repeat the past. From designing buildings that can float to redefining value beyond the balance sheet, Monica’s stories are as practical as they are powerful.This episode is for the forward-thinking prof...
2025-04-27
1h 20
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
65. Hard Hats and Heart Work: Facing Life’s Biggest Transitions with Lana Johnston
In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Lana Johnston—executive HR strategist, leadership consultant, and founder of Ageing Connect—to unpack a deeply human conversation around aging workforces, career transitions, and the urgent need for intentional connection in our personal and professional lives.With decades of experience at the crossroads of people strategy and organizational change, Lana brings fresh insight into the emotional and structural challenges facing today’s leaders, especially as the workforce ages and generational expectations shift. From the quiet grief of retirement to the sandwich generation’s struggle to do it al...
2025-04-13
37 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
64. Why Gen Z is Reshaping Engineering & Construction with Carina Nixon
In this episode of The Building Doors Podcast, host Lauren Karan sits down with Carina Nixon, an engineer and sustainability advocate, to discuss the future of engineering, the changing workforce, and why knowledge transfer is critical to success in construction.With a background spanning renewable energy, hydrogen technology, and supply chain decarbonization, Carina is a passionate leader who believes that younger generations hold the key to industry transformation.She’s also tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time: How do we ensure a smooth transition between an aging workforce and the next ge...
2025-03-30
39 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
63. How to Lead Through Mergers, Change & Corporate Challenges with Alison Sherry
In this episode of The Building Doors Podcast, host Lauren Karan sits down with Alison Sherry, a powerhouse leader known for her expertise in mergers, acquisitions, leadership resilience, and Indigenous advocacy.With a career spanning executive roles, large-scale corporate transformations, and community impact, Alison shares insights on navigating uncertain times, building resilient teams, and fostering psychological safety in leadership.From the complexities of merging companies to the personal growth that comes from career transitions, Alison’s wisdom is invaluable for leaders, professionals, and anyone navigating change in their career or organization.Wh...
2025-03-16
58 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
62. Building a Better Industry: Jon Davies on Construction's Culture Shift
In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Jon Davies, CEO of the Australian Constructors Association (ACA), to discuss how the construction industry is at a turning point. With rising costs, crippling skills shortages, and increasing pressure for sustainability, Jon explains why 2024 is the year for transformation—and how leaders, contractors, and clients can work together to drive real change.From modern methods of construction (MMC) to flexible work practices, Jon shares bold ideas for increasing productivity, creating inclusive workplaces, and making construction a more attractive career path. Whether you’re an indu...
2025-03-02
47 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
61. The Power of Calm Leadership: How Natasha Roy Leads in Times of Uncertainty
In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Natasha Roy, General Manager of Operations at John Holland Group, to discuss the high-pressure world of infrastructure delivery, the importance of honesty in leadership, and how to create a culture of trust in an industry known for its relentless demands.With nearly 30 years of experience, Natasha has led teams through economic downturns, workforce shortages, and high-stakes project decisions. She’s a firm believer that calm, transparency, and collaboration are the keys to thriving in this space—and she’s here to share exactly how she does i...
2025-02-16
33 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
60. Balancing Career, Leadership & Advocacy in Construction with Emma McCaughey
In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Emma McCaughey, President of NAWIC Queensland and a highly accomplished civil engineer, to discuss leadership, advocacy, and diversity in the construction industry. Emma’s career, spanning over 15 years at CPB Contractors, highlights the power of mentorship, strategic decision-making, and fostering inclusive workplaces.With a strong passion for increasing female participation in the industry, Emma shares invaluable insights into career growth, overcoming challenges, and reshaping the future of construction. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or considering a career pivot into construction, this episode is packed with...
2025-02-02
53 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
59. Breaking Into Leadership: What Every Engineer Needs to Know with Sascha Kurz
In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Sascha Kurz, an award-winning project management and engineering professional, to discuss pivotal topics shaping the construction and infrastructure industry. Sascha brings over 25 years of diverse experience, making her a sought-after leader and mentor in the field. Together, they explore the lessons learned from challenging projects, the importance of career-defining decisions, and how to leave a lasting legacy in a high-stakes industry.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Leadership Lessons in Engineering:Embracing lessons learned on p...
2025-01-19
46 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
58. The Professional Services Secret to Winning Clients and Boosting Profits with Paul Kahn
In this episode, we are joined by Paul Kahn, a distinguished business mentor with a background at KPMG and experience assisting global and small to medium businesses. Leveraging his global career experience, Paul shares insights into the key mistakes small businesses make, the importance of understanding values and behaviours in action, and how to build lasting success. He also emphasises the significance of passion, drive, and personal motivation for business owners. Additionally, Paul discusses his approach to choosing business partnerships, his thoughts on the impact of professional services on SMEs, and his perspective on...
2025-01-05
41 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
57. Leading Through Turbulent Times: Building Resilience in Construction with Bradley Durkin
In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, host Lauren Karan sits down with Bradley Durkin, Founder and Director of Contrast Construction, a thriving Queensland-based construction company. With over 25 years of experience spanning commercial construction, design, and multi-residential projects, Bradley shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in the cattle industry to leading a successful business through some of the most challenging times in construction history.Bradley dives into the values instilled by his rural upbringing, the hurdles of leadership in a hands-on trade industry, and the importance of empowering others to make decisions. From navigating supply...
2024-12-22
41 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
56. Building Trust and Collaborative Leadership with Priscilla Radice
In this insightful episode of Building Doors, we’re joined by Priscilla Radice, the Deputy Director General of Health Infrastructure in Queensland, as she shares her wealth of experience in leadership, collaboration, and trust-building in government and private sector organisations. From her sociology roots to leading major health infrastructure projects, Priscilla offers practical advice on stakeholder engagement, aligning diverse teams, and embracing inclusive leadership. Whether you're navigating large-scale project collaborations or looking for inspiration in your career path, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.Key Takeaways from This EpisodeThe Power of...
2024-12-08
31 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
55. Learning from the next generation of leadership with Mary Camus.
In this episode of The Building Doors Podcast, Mary Camus shares her growth and leadership lessons coming from an entry-level role through to managing a national teams.Mary shares her own personal journey of finding the right opportunities, mentors and embracing the discomfort involved in her own personal growth. In this episode we discuss the emerging trends in the next generation of leadership. We also discuss real and practical application of modern leadership principles; from managing young, hybrid teams to integrating sustainability into business strategy. Mary addresses the challenges of imposter synd...
2024-11-24
30 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
54. "Winning Hearts and Minds: Richard Austin's Blueprint for Transformative Leadership Across Industries
In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, we dive into a transformative conversation with Richard Austin, CEO of Omni. Richard shares his journey across industries, from hospitality and insurance to construction, unpacking the values and principles that have guided him through each transition. He opens up about his approach to aligning with organisations that reflect his values, the importance of situational leadership, and the keys to creating a fulfilling career. We also are privileged with a deeply personal glimpse of into Richard’s family’s journey through IVF and the powerful impact of unexpected connections.Ric...
2024-11-10
45 min
Fashion People
Fashion’s Other Big Night
Lauren and Harper’s Bazaar executive editor Leah Chernikoff stayed up late to discuss the CFDA Fashion Awards, which took place Monday, October 28, under the big blue whale at the Natural History Museum in New York City. They reveal who looked good, who won and who didn’t, and what Blake Lively, Marc Jacobs, Alix Earle, Donna Karan, Todd Oldham (!), Cardi B, and Addison Rae were up to. Plus, Lauren digs into the LVMH-Trump connection and also reads the tea leaves on the future of Coach and Michael Kors. To learn more about listen...
2024-10-29
51 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
53. Unlocking Career Success: Lydia Gentle’s Blueprint for Values-Driven Leadership
In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, we sit down with Lydia Gentle, a seasoned engineering professional who shares her journey of over 20 years in the industry. Discover the importance of aligning your career with personal values, the power of continuous learning, and how to navigate work-life balance. Lydia emphasises the significance of kindness and community involvement, both in the workplace and at home. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to make a change, this conversation offers valuable insights and inspiration for anyone eager to grow and thrive in their professional and personal life.
2024-10-27
34 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
52. From the Fast Lane to the Boardroom: Evan Black on Navigating Leadership Through Turbulent Times
Evan Black is a business coach who brings over 30 years of senior management experience, spanning roles from Sales and Marketing to CEO and Managing Director in both privately owned and billion-dollar listed companies. He started a career in health working as a registered nurse and then later moved into race car driving. This holistic experience led to a career leading companies through significant challenging times and getting hands on in leading through challenging market conditions. It is through personal experience changing career paths that Evan remains a strong advocate for transferrable skills, career tran...
2024-10-13
41 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
51. Angus Ferguson: From a Career in Soccer to Scaling and Selling a $25M Tech Start-Up
In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, Lauren welcomes Angus Ferguson, who shares his intriguing journey from a humble upbringing in Echuca and soccer scholarship in Caulfield Grammar, to creating and selling a tech start-up for $25 million. Angus talks about the values instilled in him by his family, the pivotal experiences in playing soccer in the U.S., and transitioning into real estate. He discusses the challenges and lessons learned from founding and scaling a technology startup, including the importance of culture, hiring for fit, and fostering company values. Ang...
2024-09-29
37 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
50. Building a Better Future: Productivity, Innovation, and Industry Insights with Andrew Chapman
In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, host Lauren Karan speaks with Andrew Chapman, a prominent figure in the construction industry and the CEO of the Queensland Major Contractors Association (QMCA). Andrew addresses the significant productivity decline in the sector over the past decade, driven by shifts from private to public sector projects and evolving regulations. He underscores the need for innovation and improved project sequencing. He also shares personal anecdotes and his vision for a more efficient and appealing industry. Andrew is a civil engineer with extensive experience across the entire pro...
2024-09-15
55 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
49. Redefining Work-Life Balance: Vincent Williams’ Journey with Tungsten
In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, host Lauren Karan sits down with Vincent Williams, founder of Tungsten, to explore actionable strategies for enhancing productivity. Vincent reveals how adopting a four-day work week has reshaped his company’s culture and efficiency.In this episode we dive into:Implementing a Four-Day Work Week: Discover how this bold move led to higher productivity and improved employee satisfaction.Overcoming Adaptation Challenges: Learn practical strategies for adjusting to new work habits and integrating them into your business model.Customer-Centric Strategies: Understand how focusing on customer needs can dri...
2024-09-01
48 min
Bean There, Done That!
How to Retain your Top Performers. With Lauren Karan
In this episode of Bean There, Done That!, host Phil Di Bella dives deep into the crucial topic of retaining top talent with special guest Lauren Karan. Lauren, an expert in recruitment and organisational coaching, shares her extensive knowledge on creating effective hiring strategies and fostering a culture of retention. They explore the importance of understanding your business's pain points, aligning hiring strategies with growth goals, and continuously building a pipeline of potential hires. Lauren emphasises the significance of leadership, inclusivity, and emotional engagement in retaining staff and offers practical tips on interviewing and onboarding processes. Whether you're in...
2024-08-25
40 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
48. Mastering Leadership: No Bullsh!t Strategies with Martin Moore
In this insightful episode of the Building Doors Podcast, host Lauren Karan is joined by Martin G. Moore, the former CEO of CS Energy, who transformed the company from struggling under massive debt to achieving a staggering compound annual growth rate of 125%. Marty’s journey is a testament to the power of effective leadership, strategic communication, and the delicate balance between empathy and accountability.During their conversation, Marty dives deep into the complexities of leadership, especially the challenges faced when transitioning from a peer to a leadership role in team environments. He stresses the...
2024-08-18
1h 05
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
47. Leadership Mastery: Don Mackay’s Blueprint for Boardroom Success
Don Mackay's career is a testament to exceptional leadership and strategic execution.As the current Chairman of Seymour Whyte Group, Don brings a wealth of knowledge and insight from his previous roles, including Managing Director of AACo and Rangers Valley, and Senior Executive at Elders. His tenure at these organizations underscores his ability to drive business development and change management. Furthermore, his role as a non-executive director at Thames Pastoral Co Pty Ltd, combined with his leadership at New Harvest Investment Management and the Red Meat Advisory Council (RMAC), highlights his diverse experience an...
2024-08-04
54 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
46. Win the Day: James Whittaker’s Secrets to Lasting Success in Life and Business
James Whittaker is a three-time bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and host of the Win the Day with James Whittaker podcast.He has helped thousands of people in 20+ countries to Win the Day® every day, and he has personally coached Olympic gold medalists, billion-dollar CEOs, and Special Forces operators.His superpower is helping ambitious but frustrated people gain immediate clarity on what they want and give them a bulletproof plan to achieve it.He is an author with The Napoleon Hill Foundation, a speaker with SUCCESS Magazine, and Executive Producer of the multimillion-dollar Think a...
2024-07-21
53 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
45. Increasing Value to Drive Business Success with Daniel Mikus
Daniel Mikus is the co-founder and co-CEO of road construction company MR Roads.Known for his innovative and proactive approach to solving business problems, Daniel spent 15 years in the asphalt industry before partnering with friend and former colleague James Rolph to launch Mikus-Rolph (MR) Roads in 2022.In 2023 Daniel’s company was awarded a Global Recognition Award and appeared in the likes of Forbes, Bloomberg and Business Insider after making $13 million in its first year.As a young entrepreneur and business leader, Dan lives with a relentless, ‘nothing is impossible’ mindset; scaling his business to tak...
2024-07-07
38 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
44. Real Talk for Real Change - Improving Diversity in Engineering and Construction with Steph Alekna
Stephanie Alekna is the Regional Construction Manager for Keller and has a wealth of experience in the civil contracting industry built over the past 10 years.With over a decade of experience in the construction industry, Steph's expertise spans various roles, particularly in the Foundation and Ground Engineering sectors across Australia. Through reflecting on her journey through pregnancy, raising a family and building a life and career in the construction industry at the same time, Stephanie provides valuable lessons on fostering diversity and inclusion in engineering and construction.Here we leave no stone unturned and...
2024-06-23
41 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
43. Building Doors of Dignity: Empowering Women with "Share The Dignity" founder Rochelle Courtenay
Rochelle is the Founder and Managing Director of Share the Dignity, a national charity founded in 2015 with the mission to ensure that everyone is afforded the dignity in life that so many of us take for granted. Share the Dignity brings dignity to those who menstruate who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, domestic violence, or poverty through the distribution of period products and #ItsintheBag donations filled with essential items. The charity is powered by volunteers, and through Rochelle’s contagious spirit over 6,000 volunteers have jumped on board to make a difference. Share the Dign...
2024-06-09
51 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
42. Unlocking Elite Performance and a Meaningful Life with Dr Jeff Spencer: The Secrets You Need to Know
Dr. Jeff Spencer, a seasoned professional with a remarkable five-decade career, stands as a testament to the power of goal setting and achievement. From the age of 7, he set his sights on the 1972 Olympic Games, a goal he not only accomplished but excelled in by competing in two cycling events. Dr. Jeff Spencer is celebrated as a mentor to thought leaders and businesses seeking exponential growth and iconic status. His clientele includes Tiger Woods, Sir Richard Branson, U2, Lance Armstrong, and Maria Sharapova, along with corporate giants like Nike, Hitachi, and Bulletproof. Dr. Spe...
2024-05-26
46 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
41. Leading with Wellness: Mat Rigby's Journey to Cultivating a Thriving Work Culture
Mathew Rigby is currently the Executive General Manager for Schlam, an award-winning Mining Equipment business gaining recognition for their culture driven with Mat’s leadership. Despite facing challenges such as an economic crisis, labour market shortages, and a global pandemic, the organisation has undergone tremendous transformation. Schlam has on average, an impressive 96.4 percent staff retention rate and 41% growth in its workforce, which now sits at over 500 employees. With over two decades of experience in the mining equipment industry, working with reputable OEMs such as WesTrac and Atlas Copco, as well as five...
2024-05-12
40 min
Blended Workforces at Work
How Healthcare Uses Blended Workforces to Save Your Life with Lauren Bartlett
IN THIS EPISODE...Meet Lauren Pasquale Bartlett, Chief Marketing Officer at Ingenovis Health, a company that leads brand strategy and marketing for a family of renowned healthcare staffing brands. Ranked among the Top 5 U.S. healthcare staffing firms, Ingenovis Health is committed to nurturing healthcare talent. Laruen’s visionary leadership has propelled Ingenovis Health to the forefront of the industry, with innovative initiatives like the Ingenovis Health ACT program empowering healthcare professionals.In this episode, Lauren explores the evolving landscape of blended workforces and the critical role of AI in shaping staffing trends. From preparing an...
2024-05-09
37 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
40. Are we Ageist? How to supercharge and embrace the process with David Stewart
David is the founder and face of AGEIST, a new media company and agency that champions the vitality, capabilities and influence of the modern 50+. He is a passionate champion and leading authority on the mindset and aspirations that drive this influential demographic. David is frequently called upon to share his expertise and insight at important venues and forums around the world. Recent speaking engagements include HIMSS in Las Vegas, the leading conference for health information and technology; TEDx, on Redefining Age; MONOCLE Quality of Life Conference in Zurich; The Mercedes Benz ME Convention in...
2024-04-28
54 min
Unemployed & Afraid
How can we become our own inspiration in business?
If you’ve never felt slightly envious of another person’s success, this episode isn’t for you. If you have, you’re in good company, so how can we reflect on envy and use it as a tool for reflection, and progress? In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares a personal story about a recent experience of joyful jealousy, how it almost derailed her business-goals, and some helpful ways to get you back on track if you’re ever stuck in a comparison trap. Here's the podcast episode I mentioned in the show "Building Door...
2024-04-17
18 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
39. Getting out on the good side of the bed in business with Kim Kerton
Kim Kerton, aka Good Side of the Bed, is host, creator and producer of Unemployed & Afraid, a popular small business podcast for the brave self-employed with 100+ episodes, where she dives into the realities, practicalities and self-growth journey of starting a business from scratch - with the people doing it. She’s also a creative and commercially minded podcast strategist, helping brands and business owners build themselves big podcasts.Before all that, Kim was a baby entrepreneur, creating and closing two businesses before the age of 21, who then spent over a decade in the comm...
2024-04-14
1h 08
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
38. Growth in business and leadership lessons with Michael Leighton
Michael is the Chief Operating Officer for McKenzie Group Consulting, an industry leader in regulatory and compliance advisory services to the building industry, and part of the Bureau Veritas Group – a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services. With a Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management from Queensland University of Technology and an Unrestricted Building Surveyor certification, Michael has been instrumental in delivering statutory and consulting services for some of the nation’s most significant construction projects since joining McKenzie Group in 2007. His tenure includes a pivotal role as the QLD State Manager from 2...
2024-03-31
33 min
Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network
The Boutique Lawyer Show: Onboarding – an overlooked necessity for small firms?
In the competitive landscape of talent acquisition and retention, Australian businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of an effective onboarding process. Here, in this special episode brought to you by Lawyers Weekly’s sister brand, HR Leader, host Jack Campbell sits down with Lauren Karan, director at Karan & Co, to discuss just how crucial it is to get this step right. Karan emphasises that onboarding should commence the moment a candidate signs their contract. This period is delicate, as new hires are often counter-offered by their current employers and have yet to establish a relationship with their new...
2024-03-22
23 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
37. Breaking Barriers, Building Doors: Dominique Gill's Trailblazing Construction Journey
In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Dominique Gill, a trailblazer in the construction industry and a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion. From her early days in construction to founding Urban Core, the first female-led construction company in Australia, Dominique shares insights into her career, challenges faced by women in the industry, and her commitment to paving the way for future generations.Dominique Gill's career in construction spans over two decades, with nine years of experience in one of Australia's largest construction companies before she ventured to establish her own business, Urban Core...
2024-03-17
47 min
Unemployed & Afraid
“All the networks you need are probably already around you, you're just not capitalizing on them,” Lauren Karan, Founder of Karan & Co
Building a business is guaranteed to come with some angry, frustrating, sad and highly stressful moments, but how can you use them to keep growing? The journey behind Lauren Karan’s building of her tailored recruitment solutions business Karan & Co is filled with deeply insightful and relatable moments. You’ll hear about: Learning to find a sense of satisfaction outside of achieving everything on your (never-ending) to do list Finding confidence in your business purpose Rewriting the rule books of work structures Putting your knowledge, values and beliefs out there to attract the right clients Long-term thin...
2024-03-10
52 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
36. Supercharge Your Sales NOW! Dean Mannix Spills the Game-Changing Secrets for Success
Dean is a salesman that happens to also be an international best-selling author, Doctoral Candidate, holds an Executive MBA from the AGSM, has a Law Degree - and along the way became a qualified yoga teacher. He’s delivered sales performance projects in over 25 countries for companies including Coca-Cola, Oracle, NewsCorp, Commbank, Accor, Goldman Sachs, Nomura Bank, Toyota, Macquarie Bank, Canon, and he’s even consulted to the Boston Consulting Group. His primary focus is working with Sales Managers in his 8-week virtual Accelerator program, focused on the “how to” of...
2024-03-03
55 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
35. Getting inspired about yourself and what you can achieve in life with Sara Harrup
Sara Harrup is a visionary leader with a diverse career, from managing a homeless shelter to becoming a transformative CEO. Her journey showcases resilience and an unwavering commitment to helping others.Sara works with people and organisations to gain deep insights about who they are and how to reach their potential. She has held multiple board and executive roles in for purpose, private and ASX companies. Sara’s lived the many complexities, nuances and challenges involved in leading organisations and has been supporting C Suite and Senior Executives as an Executive Coach...
2024-02-18
48 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
34. Why our life should be measured in moments and not possessions with Phillip Di Bella
Phillip Di Bella is a Director at the Di Bella Group of Companies.Phil’s secret sauce is that he has the unique ability to visualise and commercialise what others may never see. He doesn’t just build businesses- he builds communities. Though initially known for the establishment of Di Bella Coffee, which became Australia’s largest speciality coffee company, Phillip’s entrepreneurial spirit has brought success to other businesses such as International Coffee Traders, Abbotsford Road Specialty Coffee in New York, and more recently The Coffee Commune.Not satisfied with simply focusing on buildi...
2024-02-04
58 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
33. Overcoming Work Anxiety: Building Doors to a Calmer Career with Dr Jodi Richardson
In this episode, we explore the complex realm of anxiety at work and how it impacts us as business owners and professionals. Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Jodi Richardson, Australia's leading expert in managing anxiety.Dr Jodi Richardson is an expert on anxiety having lived it and studied it. She has spent more than 25 years in the field of health, wellbeing, clinical practice, elite sport and education. She is the founder and director of Happier on Purpose, the Mental Health and Wellbeing expert for Parenting Ideas and co-creator of the Pa...
2024-01-21
50 min
HR Leader Podcast Network
Onboarding: An often overlooked necessity in business
In the competitive landscape of talent acquisition and retention, Australian businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of an effective onboarding process. HR Leader’s Jack Campbell sits down with Lauren Karan, director at Karan and Co, to discuss just how crucial it is to get this step right. Lauren emphasises that onboarding should commence the moment a candidate signs their contract. This period is delicate, as new hires are often counter-offered by their current employers and have yet to establish a relationship with their new manager. With the rise of remote and hybrid wo...
2024-01-10
22 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
32. Embrace the suck and get naked with William Branum
William Branum, a distinguished Navy SEAL veteran with 26 years of service, has a remarkable career history. Throughout his extensive military journey, he specialized as a sniper instructor, leading teams in high-stakes missions from safeguarding interim Iraqi elected officials to executing direct action operations in Baghdad and Afghanistan. His expertise extended to undersea missions requiring presidential approval.Transitioning from military life, William embarked on a mission to share his invaluable leadership lessons. He's now an influential speaker, author, business host of the Navy SEAL Mindset podcast, and a sought-after leadership advisor. His sought-after insights ha...
2024-01-07
55 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
31. Why we all need our own life plan and how to craft one with Shannah Kennedy
Success is living the life you choose for yourself- Shannah KennedyShannah Kennedy is a leading business and life coach as well as a master strategist trusted by her clients across the spectrum of business, sport and entertainment.She challenges people to rethink their relationships to work, wellbeing and life and works to help you discover who you really are without the title. Shannah is currently working with a mix of C-suite executives, clients in transition (and/or suffering from burn out) business owners and high-potential staff.She coaches t...
2023-12-24
45 min
Win the Day
166. 11 Tips to Win the Day (Highlights from the Year so Far) 🧨
“Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.” — Marcus Aurelius What a year it's been! In 2023, we've had some of the world’s leading medical experts, composers, entrepreneurs, authors, and special forces operators. This episode is a recap of the most impactful moments from the podcast in the second half of the year. (If you missed the recap from the first half of the year, check out Episode 142 or click here.) A BIG thank you for your help and generosity in spreading the word. The show now has 40M+ views and is growing quickly...
2023-12-12
24 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
30. How facing debilitating illness transformed the life and career of Karen Dwyer
What if you were to step into the shower one day and your whole life changes before your eyes?How does silently suffering with a debilitating illness impact our life and careers?Here in the episode Karen shares with us her own journey from leaving a high-flying corporate career and struggling through a journey where she was faced with the heartbreaking journey of losing her own financial independence. Karen shares with us the struggles she faced in her family as she watched her health decline and how she fought to educate, empower and e...
2023-12-10
46 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
29. Brandon T Adams shares his own personal power of pushing forward and why we should never quit.
Our brightest days are just beyond our darkest nights- Napolean Hill. Brandon T Adams owns an advisory and marketing agency with his business partner Kevin Harrington; an original shark from the hit TV show Shark Tank.Their company helps scale companies to 9 and 10 figures. They currently manage a portfolio of companies with a combined value of over $750 million that will soon be worth over $1 billion in value. Brandon's expertise in business growth has led to successful campaigns across diverse industries such as technology, telehealth, marketing, blockchain, entertainment and film, fra...
2023-11-26
48 min
Win the Day
163. 10 Tips to Overcome Anxiety 🥸
"The win starts within." — James Whittaker Welcome to Win the Day Wednesday! Anxiety is one of the most debilitating conditions, and your ability to master it has a significant correlation to how successful you become and the quality of your life. In today's minisode, we're going to go through 10 tips to overcome anxiety so you can start performing at the level you know you're capable of... Onward and upward always, James PS - The Win the Day Accelerator is now available! In addition to getting lifetime access to one of the...
2023-11-22
19 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
28. The impact of alcohol on our wellbeing with Sarah Rusbatch
I have done yoga classes that have ended with a glass of champagne. Alcohol is being so normalized in our society and yet it's super addictive. If you notice that you have come, fallen into a grey area drinking category, don't think that there's something wrong with you.Join us in this insightful episode of Building Doors where we sit down with Grey Area Drinking coach Sarah Rusbatch who talks us through the normalisation of alcohol in our society and we seek to understand what it’s really doing to our wellbeing in our lives an...
2023-11-12
54 min
Rodeo Drive – The Podcast
The Way She Wore It: Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and a Life in Fashion
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy was the beautiful fashion PR who married the most eligible bachelor in America, John Kennedy Jr. The couple, and Carolyn’s sister Lauren, tragically lost their lives when a plane flown by Kennedy crashed into the ocean in 1999.But Bessette Kennedy had an outsize influence on style and fashion in the 1990s that endures today, and her legacy has been celebrated in a new book, CBK: Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: A Life in Fashion, by the British author and fashion creative director Sunita Kumar Nair, with a foreword by Gabriela Hearst, and preface by Ed...
2023-11-07
55 min
Win the Day
160. Building Doors with Lauren Karan (founder, Karan & Co) 🍀
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." – Milton Berle Learning how to manufacture opportunity when you need it is one of the most important skills you can develop. And today's guest, Lauren Karan, has become an expert at building doors... Growing up, Lauren had one dream – to be a professional singer. At 19 years old, Lauren got her first shot at the big time, auditioning for the hit TV show X Factor. After making it through to the final stage, the aspiring singer fell victim to the pressure and spectacle of the occasion – a moment...
2023-10-31
52 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
27: How to reclaim your power, build resilience and achieve the impossible with Jenn Drummond
In this episode of the Building Doors podcast we sit down with Jenn Drummond, a proud mother of seven children and world record holder for climbing the seven summits. Jen gives us an intimate insight into her incredible journey and shares how she reclaimed her power, built resilience and waved her own flag to achieve what most of us would deem an almost impossible feat. Jenn Drummond achieved business success as the founder and CEO of a thriving financial services company, but her life came to an abrupt halt when she was in a horrific ca...
2023-10-29
42 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
26. How a passion to "build stuff" delivered some of her greatest leadership lessons with Yasmine Edlin
What if you wanted to build a career in construction as an Engineer but you were told you were not good enough at maths?What does it mean to be a female leader on a construction site leading some of the countries largest infrastructure projects?Join us in this inspiring episode of "Building Doors" as we dive into the career journey of Yasmin Edlin. Yasmine is a highly accomplished Senior Project Engineer currently delivering Cross River Rail with CPB Contractors. Yasmine has developed her career over her 11 years of experience in the industry and has played a p...
2023-10-15
47 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
25. Embracing Curious Leadership and Data-Driven Decisions with Paula Edwards-Moffat
Maybe that's the legacy that I want to leave is everyone on the planet loves themselves. 1% more believes in themselves a little bit more because we are all beautiful and amazing and awesome. We're all different, but I think we're all awesome in our own way. Paula Edwards- Moffatt Join us in this inspiring episode of "Building Doors" as we dive into the career journey of the innovative and inherently curious founder and leader of the new MedTech start-up Bobbyn. Paula talks us through her journey from legal positions in the top...
2023-10-01
56 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
24. Advocating for Your Experience, Knowing Your Worth and Embracing Change with Kylie Sprott
The most important one is to be willing to change course. Sometimes the best laid plans will get changed and it'll be through no fault of your own. Having the ability to remember that and don't get too stuck in only one way of getting to the end is important. Kylie Sprott Join us in this inspiring episode of "Building Doors" as we dive into the diverse and global career journey of Kylie who shares her thoughts on the gender pay gap, challenging the status quo and leading a career filled founded on the opportunities that exist t...
2023-09-17
1h 08
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
23. Finding passion in the problem you solve to grow an award winning business with Julie Castle
I think when you have enough chesticles, as I call it, to go and start a business, you really have to back yourself. And I think even if people tell you you can't, you sort of go to bed at night thinking, "Have I gone crazy? But let's go for it. Julie CastleJoin us in this inspiring episode of "Building Doors" as we dive into the incredible journey of Julie Castle, the founder of Struber, a leading professional services consultancy in Australia. Discover how Julie's determination, passion for infrastructure, and focus on relationships have p...
2023-09-03
55 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
22. From Homelessness to History-Making: The Unbreakable Journey of Marissa Williamson Pohlman
We're not always going to feel amazing, but it is about always just self-reflecting and thinking about the 17-year-old girl that was down and out, homeless, couldn't afford to eat, who just always dreamed of being an Australian champion and having her own house and having an established family and a good coach. I have all those things now. Marissa Williamson Pohlman. Marissa Williamson Pohlman, is a proud Ngarrindjeri with strong family connections to Quandamooka, Yeidji, Wurundjeri and Woiwurrung. Marissa’s introduction to boxing began as an outlet to keep her away from dete...
2023-08-20
42 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
21. How to stand up and ask for what you want in business with #Bosslady Amanda Rose
Don’t believe what people tell you when they’re trying to tell you who you are. Put your hand up and go for it and believe in yourself. Don’t listen to other people. It can be the worst thing you do. Amanda Rose. Launching a business is no easy task and in this episode we speak to Amanda Rose who is one of the experts in this area and the original #bosslady herself.Founder of six businesses, Australia’s foremost strategic connector, professional development trainer, business consultant & keynote speaker Amanda is known as...
2023-08-06
40 min
HR Leader Podcast Network
Embracing continuous learning and proactive career planning
In this episode of HR Leader’s podcast, the director of Karan & Co, Lauren Karan, shares valuable insights on coaching, transferable skills, and the significance of continuous learning in today’s ever-changing job market. Lauren emphasises the importance of ongoing training and learning agility. She highlights how successful professionals consistently level up their skills, demonstrating a growth mindset that propels their careers forward. Whether you’re just starting or well into your career, continuous learning is a key factor in personal and professional growth. Lauren discusses the significance of having a clear plan for career progre...
2023-08-02
25 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
20. Reclaiming your inner voice with Tamika Smith
Having recently received the prestigious title of 'Entrepreneur Woman of the Year' and being nominated as a finalist for the ‘Queenslander of the Year’ award, Founding Director of TSR Property Solutions, Tamika Smith, continues to defy norms in a traditionally male-dominated industry, shattering glass ceilings to prove that gender is not a limitation when it comes to driving social change. For years, the construction sector has exhibited a significant gender disparity, with men occupying the majority of positions and women representing only a meager 11% of the workforce. However, thanks to the tireless efforts of leaders like Tamika Smith...
2023-07-19
1h 12
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
19. Breaking down barriers in business with Nikki Berzin
From firefighter through to founding and running a business as a mortgage broker- Nikki has always been about challenging the status quo. Refusing to stay in her lane or in careers that don’t fulfil her, Nikki has built a career on disrupting markets and following her true passion.Don’t tell Nikki it can’t be done without expecting her to show you how it can be. Nikki is not your average broker. Having previously worked as a firefighter, she understands the challenges of earning respect in a male-dominated industry. Today, she stands a...
2023-07-09
42 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
18. Reclaiming your power with Penelope Twemlow
Imagine if your most challenging journey became a mission that would change the world...Penelope Twemlow made a huge life shift building a career after the Navy. While, publicly, Penelope did all she could to keep it together. Privately, she was fighting a battle that no one knew anything about. In a candid conversation with our host Lauren, Penelope shares her remarkable journey from joining the Navy, to fighting a war behind closed doors, to today where she encourages women to reclaim their power.As a renowned speaker, author, and national ambassador for o...
2023-06-25
50 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
17. Dr Margie Warrell on the power of living bravely, finding your courage and owning your own story
Margie Warrell is the founder of Brave, a coaching and consulting firm dedicated to helping people live with courage. She is a renowned international speaker, author, leadership coach, and an active philanthropist. Margie has written several books, including Find Your Brave, and Stop Playing Safe.In this episode, Margie discusses how she was able to build doors in her own life and shares how she maintains a resilient mind through imposter syndrome. She also talks about navigating life as a mum and a career woman.You can connect with Margie on LinkedIn...
2023-06-12
40 min
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
ONE SHOT: Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse 2023 Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS474
Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Fumbles (Lauren), Agent Chris, and Producer of the show Director SP discuss and review the 2023 Sony film based on Marvel Comics "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse." The Agents also discuss the weekly Marvel Studio news including a name change for the Captain America 4 film, Secret Invasion first looks, an Agents of Shield doubtful return to the MCU, and Runaways removed from Disney+ and Hulu. THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: · The 2023 film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse · Weekly Marvel Studio News o Captain Am...
2023-06-12
1h 23
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
16. How Byron Dempsey turned passion into profit by harnessing social media to build his tribe
Byron Dempsey is the founder of the Driven Young Podcast, a platform that helps educate and inspire the younger generation around entrepreneurship and practical life skills. Byron’s vision is to establish programs and communities worldwide, fostering environments where young people can engage and support one another.In this episode Byron:Shares his journey and how he came to start his podcast. Talks about being grateful for the privilege we have in life, especially as Australians.Discusses various issues plaguing the current education system.You can connect with Byron on LinkedInAbo...
2023-05-28
56 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
15. The Business Doctor: Working with Values in Mind with Ian Davies
Ian Davies is the founder of Shoreline Business Group. Shoreline creates tailored, effective, and proven management solutions to help business owners unlock wealth in their businesses. A financial expert with extensive experience in management accounting, treasury, compliance, and business development. He has held senior finance roles for 25 years at James Hardie Industries and previously at Boral Australian Gypsum Limited. In this episode, Ian discusses the importance of values in business and how it has led him to where he is today, shares valuable advice for new business owners and tips on how to have difficult conversations with...
2023-05-14
45 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
14. The Content Queen: How Lisa Bourke Built Her Own Doors, Led Remote Teams, and Overcame Grief and Imposter Syndrome to Build a Successful Content Marketing Agency
Lisa Bourke is the founder of Content Hive, a top Aussie content marketing agency. With a muti-million dollar brand experience, she's the digital mastermind behind award-winning campaigns that rocked the nation. In this episode, Lisa shares her experience of building a successful business overcoming personal obstacles, dealing with grief and leading remote teams to achieve success.You can connect with Lisa on LinkedIn or at her website www.lisabourke.com.auAbout your host: Lauren Karan, Director and Founder of Karan & Co. With ov...
2023-04-30
37 min
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast
Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur S1E7 And S1E8 Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS468
Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Dribbles (Michelle), Agent Chris, and Producer of the show Director SP discuss and review the 2023 Marvel Studios Disney+ animated series Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. The Agents also discuss the weekly Marvel Studio news including the Secret Invasion and The Marvels trailers, Marvel Studios reducing it's annual output, If Agent Carter would fair better now, and what in the world is Discovery-Warner Bros thinking with it's streaming app changes. Stay tuned after the credits for a few minutes of Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. bonus audio.
2023-04-17
56 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
13. Translating Values Into Action: Key Insights On Building Extraordinary Teams With Trevor Hall
Trevor Hall is an experienced executive in the infrastructure and construction industry, with over three decades of experience under his hard hat. He has led a wide range of projects in Australia, including roads, bridges, water facilities, rail, hospitals, correction facilities, tunnels, and energy projects. Trevor's passion for developing amazing teams led him to start his own business, HC Energy. HC Energy is focused on renewable energy, a crucial market for Australia's quality of life.In this episode Trevor shares the pivotal moments in his career that lead him to where he is today and why he...
2023-04-16
1h 03
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
12. What Horses Can Teach Us About Leadership and Team Building With Jezey Wolf and Matt Wolf
Jezey and Matt are the co-founders of the Wolf Pack Health and Wellness. They are dedicated to helping people reconnect with the earth, each other and themselves. The wellness ranch spread over 21 acres just west of Brisbane offers country escapes, NDIS respite stays, wellness events and private counselling and development. The ranch is a hub for peace, relaxation, enlightened moments, and optimised living. When covid hit, being in nature surrounded by animals made life easier for Jezey and her family. She believes reconnecting with nature could help people improve their me...
2023-04-02
52 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
11. Building a High Performing Team and Helping Them Achieve Their Goals With Loren Hickey
Loren Hickey is the Pre-Contracts Manager for John Holland’s Infrastructure and Major Project Divisions. With degrees in Civil Engineering, Marketing and Public Relations, Loren has close to 15 years of experience in the construction industry and has recently commenced her Master of Construction Law at the University of Melbourne. She is the Deputy Chair of the Infrastructure Association of Queensland, member of the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland and a member of the National Association of Women in Construction. Loren believes evaluating your skills gap and acquiring new skil...
2023-03-19
56 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
10. Transform Your Leadership with Greg Layton: Insights on Personal Development, Shadow Self, and Building Opportunities as a CEO
Greg Layton discusses the importance of pursuing personal development and the power of building a deeper understanding of one’s psyche for a world-class performance. Greg Layton is the founder of Chief Maker, host of the Inner Chief Podcast and an Executive Coach specialising in helping CEOs and Executive Teams lead turnarounds and transformation. Greg recommends knowing and embracing your shadow self which he sees as an opportunity to learn more about yourself and grow from it.Greg outlines how athletes approach their performance with the prepare, perfo...
2023-03-05
47 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
9. From race cars to bricks, how CEO Elizabeth McIntyre built the strategy, defined her credibility and came to deliver increased profits across diverse industries
Elizabeth McIntyre is the current Group CEO for Think Brick Australia, the Concrete Masonry Association of Australia, and the Australian Roofing Tile Association.Elizabeth believes being a great leader requires having self belief in your ability to overcome challenges, taking risks and holding yourself accountable. She recalls how pursuing her interest and curiosity guided her career decisions. For any aspiring young professional, she shares her approach to building a successful career which includes setting a goal, assessing the gap between their current position and th...
2023-02-19
38 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
8. The importance of self-awareness and defining your own version of success in business with Sacha Cornford
Sacha Cornford is a Director and COO with over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry. She was an electrician before leaving full time work to focus on her family. When she returned to the workforce it was outside the construction industry, but chance brought her into sales and traffic management. Sacha explains the importance of self-awareness and engaging in businesses that suit your personality for long term success. In this episode, she recalls her experience of having a nervous breakdown and the consequences she had to deal with. She now encourages people to seek work...
2023-02-05
1h 02
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
7. Advocating in the Construction Industry and inspiring change for the better with Alison Mirams
Alison Mirams is an inspiring leader with a focus on diversity, inclusivity, and wellbeing at the workplace. Having worked in the construction industry for 25 years, Alison is on a mission to address the systemic issues in the industry to help attract and retain women. In this episode, Alison shares her experience advocating for a 5 day work week and the positive impact she has seen from this initiative. According to Alison, the standard working hours expected in the construction industry discourages women from participating. Highlighting that the female participation rate in...
2023-01-22
44 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
6. Leading diversity initiatives and being a changemaker for her industry - secrets on a successful leadership career with Cathy Sanders
Cathy Sanders is a passionate advocate for career pathways with over fifteen years of experience in training and education. Recognised as a Fellow by the Australian Institute of Training and Development for her contribution and knowledge of the industry, Cathy is also a member of the Queensland Education and Mentoring Committee with the National Association of Women and Construction, and on the board for the Griffith University Post Graduate Students Association, where she is also currently pursuing a double Master in HR, IR and International Business.In this episode, Lauren and Cathy discuss...
2023-01-08
44 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
5. Finding your purpose in business with Sonia McDonald
Sonia McDonald is the founder of Leadership HQ and an award-winning author. Her books include titles like Leadership Attitude, Just Rocket, and First comes Courage. Sonia is also a regular contributor in the Australian HRD Magazine, Smart, Healthy Women, and Women's Business Media. Named as one of the ‘Top 250 Influential Women In The World’, as well as ‘Top 100 Australian Entrepreneurs’ by Richtopia, Sonia is internationally recognised as an expert in leadership and culture, organisational development, neuroscience, kindness, and courage. In this episode Sonia explains that sharing her insights came after her...
2022-12-26
41 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
4. How all women can inspire the young girls in their life, simply by sharing their own stories with Tanya Meessmann
In this episode of Building Doors, we are joined by Tanya Meessmann, the founder of Girl Shaped Flames and CEO of Uniq You. After a career travelling the globe and mentoring young professional women along the way, she returned to her home state with a commitment to developing the most confident, courageous and self-assured generations of girls Australia has ever seen. Through her original social enterprise, Girl Shaped Flames, she's worked with over 4,000 teenage girls, their parents and educators, facilitating powerful mentoring, inspiring events and transforming courses, specialising in confidence development for high school girls and courageous parenting.
2022-12-11
45 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
3. How your relationships and the culture you cultivate will make or break your career
In this episode of BUILDING DOORS, we are joined by Sean Donald.Sean has more than 25 years’ experience in civil construction. Sean joined Georgiou in July 2017 as Construction Manager, before being appointed Operations Manager in October 2020 and General Manager Qld in August 2022. Sean believes culture and relationships are the key to longevity in the construction industry, not only for the individual but for any business. He upholds Georgiou’s value to be the best people to work with and actively encourages professional development to maintain a high-performance culture that exceeds client...
2022-11-28
42 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
2. Leading with resilience. Staying true to your core values and building a strong circle of influence.
In this episode of BUILDING DOORS, we are joined by Jennifer Gillet. Jennifer is the current State General Manager with Essence Project Management and has 20 years’ experience in property & construction. Her experience has crossed industry, states and countries delivering major projects for a diverse range of organisations. Jennifer has been able to adapt and work in multiple industries working across commercial property, air, rail, banking, health, government and retail in different cultures and countries. Jennifer has been committed to encouraging diversity & career development within the property and construction industry. She has held roles with the Property Council of Australia (PCA...
2022-11-28
49 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
1. Creating Opportunities By Building Doors With James Whittaker
In this episode of Building Doors, we are joined by James Whittaker, host of the Win the Day with James Whittaker podcast, three-time bestselling author, and award-winning entrepreneur. James has helped thousands of people in over 20 countries to Win the Day® every day, and he has personally coached Olympic gold medallists, billion-dollar CEOs, and Special Forces operators.His superpower is helping ambitious but frustrated people gain immediate clarity on what they want and giving them a bulletproof plan to achieve it. He is an author with The Napoleon Hill Foundation, a s...
2022-11-28
46 min
In VOGUE: The Archives
The 1990s: Brand Americana
The 90’s marked the moment when now iconic American designers turned their distinctive fashion labels into household names. Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, and Ralph Lauren cemented the notion of the designer as brand behemoth, defining an aspirational American lifestyle beyond fashion—into homewear, fragrance, and beauty. We follow the stories of the designers who best exemplified this flourishing moment. Episode 3: Brand Americana features guest interviews with Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, David Lauren, Tyson Beckford, Robin Givhan, Virginia Smith, Thirstin Howl III, and Rack-Lo. For more on this week’s episode...
2022-11-02
39 min
Building Doors with Lauren Karan
Trailer: Building Doors
Hi! I’m Lauren Karan, and I am a Founder and Director of the recruitment and coaching business Karan and Co, Mum of two young kids and a massive animal lover with a property of goats, chickens, and dogs to keep me on my toes. I realised that with over 15 years experience in recruitment and coaching across so many different clients that there were some amazing career shakers that I learnt from along the way. I wanted to help you see what is possible for you and that just because you can’t see someone else...
2022-10-17
01 min
Today is the Future
Best Career Advice You'll Ever Receive (Part Two) with Recruiter & Founder, Lauren Karan
Best Career Advice You'll Ever Receive - Part One with Liz TiliaLauren has over 12 years’ experience as a Technical and Engineering specialist recruiting in the building and civil construction markets. She holds a degree in psychology, accreditation in behavioural interviewing and psychometric testing and is also a certified organisational coach.Passionate and well networked in the industry she has also been Chair of the Memberships Committee for the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and continues to serve in the memberships and mentoring committees for over 5 years. Her extensive kno...
2022-08-02
1h 22
Beauty is a Bitch
S5 E1 Leaving Your Mark and Changing Careers In Midlife with Aliza Licht
What are you really good at? That's the question my guest Aliza Licht (pronounced Alee-za) asks people when she is mentoring them on developing their professional and personal brand. And guess what? It can change throughout your life. Aliza Licht is the founder and president of multimedia brand LEAVE YOUR MARK. With over two decades in brand marketing, communications, and digital strategy in the fashion industry, she uses her expertise as an author, podcaster, and members-only community career coach to mentor people on how to shape and amplify their personal brands to drive success. Her book LEAVE YOUR MARK is...
2022-07-22
52 min
No Simple Road
Lauren Murphy of The Psychedelics and Deb Grabien of The Sound Field - A Trick Of The Light
We are excited to bring you Lauren Murphy of The Psychedelics and Deb Grabein of The Sound Field this week on No Simple Road! Lauren Murphy shares more than a little with The Sound Field, not the least of which are the musicians David Salvia and Mark Karan. The latter, who co-produced Psychedelics with Murphy herself at Dauphin Street Sound in Mobile, AL., also accompanies members of the band named after this record. Such continuity of activity further delineates common roots in the Sixties also extending to a package layout by Bob Minkin Design (he of so many superb...
2021-07-10
2h 06
TheBoldWay
News & Analysis avec Pierre-François Le Louët, Présidents de Nelly Rodi - Où vont les grands magasins ?
😇 Mon sponsor du moisSquarespace – La révolution no-code pour créer un site web beau, simple et efficace. Pas besoin d’être développeur ni codeur pour pouvoir l’utiliser.➡ Découvrir Squarespace📧 Abonnez vous à ma Newsletter ➡ Newsletter TheBoldWay___________________________________ Pour ce nouveau News & Analysis, je retrouve Pierre-François Le Louët président de Nelly Rodi autour de la question de l’évolution des grands magasins.Ce mois-ci, Barneys; l’empire de la distribution américaine, le département store américain qui à distribuer et découvert les plus grands designers annonce son dé...
2019-11-15
29 min
Words 2 Success
LAUREN ZANDER: International Coach on a Groundbreaking Methodology that Can Change Your Life
LAUREN HANDEL ZANDER is an international life coach, university lecturer, public speaker, and the Co-Founder & Chairwoman of Handel Group®, an international corporate consulting and private coaching company based in New York City. <SEE FURTHER BELOW FOR "A SPECIAL PROMOTION"> Lauren is also the author of (http://www.maybeitsyou.com/) : Cut the Crap, Face Your Fears, Love Your Life (Published by Hachette Book Group, April 2017), a no-nonsense, practical manual that helps readers figure out not just what they want out of life, but how to actually get there. Lauren has spent over 20 years coaching thousands of pri...
2019-08-05
00 min
Mark Metry Show
210: Lauren Zander | Learn How To Stop Lying To Yourself & Others
Lauren Handel Zander is a life coach, university lecturer, public speaker, and the Co-Founder and Chairwoman of Handel Group®, an international corporate consulting and private coaching company based in New York City. Lauren is also the author of Maybe It’s You: Cut the Crap, Face Your Fears, Love Your Life (Published by Hachette Book Group, April 2017), a no-nonsense, practical manual that helps readers figure out not just what they want out of life, but how to actually get there. She has spent over 20 years coaching thousands of private clients: entrepreneurs, couples, families, professors, politicians, Emmy, Peabody and Academy Award-winning art...
2019-03-29
57 min
The Same 24 Hours
95: Lauren Zander: Humans are Rated X and Your Parents are Having Sex
She's BAAAACK! "We are FAKE! Humans are fake. We are snake-y-nice." We do things that if anyone knew--we'd all be in trouble and pretty much no one is talking about the lies. "Humans are not rated PG. They are rated R or X." "Love and management... is abnormal." Lauren first appeared on the Podcast on Episode 16---and she rocked (and scared our world). Maybe YOU'RE the problem? LAUREN ZANDER is a life coach, university lecturer, public speaker, and the Co-Founder and Chairwoman of Handel Group®, an international corporate consulting and private coac...
2019-02-06
1h 01
Recruiter Startup - Recruitment Podcast - Hosted by Dualta Doherty
Agency v Talent Acquisition with Lauren Karan
The very first episode of Recruiter Startup!
2018-09-20
55 min
Soultiply with Brittany Hoopes | Goal Getting. Mind Setting. Dream Doing.
We Keep Promises To Other People...So Why Don't We Keep Our Promises to Ourselves? A Conversation with Author & Life Coach, Lauren Handel Zander [Goal Getters & Dream Doers]
Episode 14, season 1 [Goal Getters & Dream Doers] We Keep Promises To Other People...So Why Don't We Keep Our Promises to Ourselves? It's hard to feel self-confident if you don't believe in yourself, right? It's hard to believe in yourself (or anyone) when they continually let you down, or don't follow through on their word. And for many of us, we've dreamed big dreams, or we tackled big goals, and we didn't follow through. We let ourselves down. And when it comes to the next big goal or dream, that past failure replays in our mind, o...
2018-03-22
58 min
SiriusXM Stars
Lauren Sivan shares her Harvey Weinstein story on SiriusXM's "Just Jenny" with Jenny Hutt
Fox 11 News LA personality Lauren Sivan shares her sexually inappropriate experience with Harvey Weinstein on SiriusXM's "Just Jenny" with Jenny Hutt. Sivan speaks on her story, Donna Karan's comments, how this situation is affecting women overall and more. "Just Jenny" with Jenny Hutt airs live weekdays from 6-8pm ET on SiriusXM Stars, channel 109.
2017-10-11
16 min
The Same 24 Hours
16: Lauren Handel Zander: Maybe It's You
Maybe YOU'RE the problem? LAUREN HANDEL ZANDER is a life coach, university lecturer, public speaker, and the Co-Founder and Chairwoman of Handel Group®, an international corporate consulting and private coaching company based in New York City. Lauren is also the author of Maybe It’s You: Cut the Crap, Face Your Fears, Love Your Life (Published by Hachette Book Group, April 2017), a no-nonsense, practical manual that helps readers figure out not just what they want out of life, but how to actually get there. She has spent over 20 years coaching thousands of private clients: entrepreneurs, couples, families, pro...
2017-05-19
52 min
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SS 83 - Fashion Industry and Faith with Tyron Barrington
Tyron Barrington is author of "The Lord is My Agent...And, He ONLY Takes 10%" and is a former top model agent who has worked with some of the world’s leading stars in fashion and entertainment, including MATTHEW FOX of ABC TV series “LOST”, TYSON BECKFORD, KIMORA LEE SIMMONS, CARRIE OTIS, NICOLE MURPHY, ASHLEY GREENE, LAUREN CONRAD, DJ TONY (Ellen De Generes show), and has been featured on news programs such as ABC “NIGHTLINE”.He has negotiated multiple contracts for clients such as DOLCE & GABBANA, CALVIN KLEIN, VERSACE, GUCCI, YSL, CHANEL, PRADA, DONNA KARAN, RALPH LAUREN, etc, and has bo...
2015-11-14
20 min