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Growth Think TankEmployee First Culture Requires Strong Leadership with Mel Gun at SYNERGEN HealthCulture is just as essential as your service or product. In fact, I believe that your people should feel like they come first. This is what I call an employee-first culture. Today’s guest is Mel Gun, CEO at SYNERGEN Health. Inc Magazine ranked SYNERGEN Health #3906 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. They have been honored on the Inc 5000 five times. SYNERGEN Health is an end-to-end revenue cycle management solution that ensures the financial success of medical practices. Mel and I discuss the critical elements of an employee-first culture. We look at the power of people inside our companies. You may be...
2020-12-2424 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastColin Ellis - Author of Culture FixColin Ellis is the author of Culture Fix – How to Create a Great Place to Work. In addition to being a best-selling author of 2 books, Colin is also an award-winning international speaker and facilitator. His latest book, Culture Fix, is the world's first 'how-to' guide for building a vibrant team, department or organisation culture. Colin delivers speeches and programs around the world that inspire and motivate individuals to become role models for others, and to provide organisations with the skills to build cultures of success. Whether it's the way that projects are delivered, how teams wor...
2020-02-101h 12
Synergen Leadership PodcastDavid Banger - Author of Digital is Everyone's BusinessDavid Banger is the author of Digital is Everyone’s Business – A Guide to Transition. In addition to being an author, David is an advisor, Adjunct Professor and speaker. An internationally recognised innovator, he is a thinker and pragmatist. His expertise lies in offering unique and concise insights that enable organisations and their people to realise their technology and digital potential. David founded his business, CHANGE lead, in 2018 and now works with CEOs, Executives, CIOs and their teams. His international career of three decades has spanned multiple industries, much of it involving transformation and...
2020-01-2754 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastBrad Giles - Author of Made to ThriveBrad Giles is the founder of the strategic planning and coaching consultancy, Evolution Partners. He and is also the author of the book, Made to Thrive, The 5 Roles to Evolve Beyond Your Leadership Comfort Zone. Brad has more than twenty years’ experience as a serial entrepreneur, strategic planner and leadership coach, and has twice been recognised as a BRW Fast 100 founder and an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. He is also actively involved in the Entrepreneurs Organisation. During the conversation Julian explores Brad’s book, Made to Thrive, in detail. Episode highlights include: Why...
2020-01-131h 05
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - ReflectionsJoin Julian for The Synergen Leadership Podcast Season Finale as he reflects on Season 2 episodes and what it has meant for us, our guests and for you, our listeners. Subscribe or follow the Synergen Leadership Podcast now so that you don’t miss our return for Season 3 in January 2020. Links Julian's LinkedIn Profile Purchase Julian's book Don’t miss Season 3 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast. Subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast listening app now!
2019-12-2318 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastNancy Youssef - Classic Mentoring & CoachingNancy Youssef is the founder of Classic Mentoring & Coaching. As a passionate mortgage broker and educator of new talent, she brings her love of service, teaching, learning and her commitment to the highest professional standards together to make a difference in the lives of her clients and the careers of her mentees. With a personal belief in practicing what she preaches, her ability to dig deep in business and in life to align her values with her Classic-branded businesses has seen Nancy grow into a unique position of professional leadership in the mortgage and business...
2019-12-1644 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - 9 Box GridJoin Julian in this Synergen Group Content Ecosystem episode, where he introduces you to the framework called the 9 Box Grid. The 9 Box Grid is an approach to looking at people’s performance and potential, and can be used for succession planning, including identifying potential leaders within an organisation. This is a model which is gaining traction in organisations across Australia due to it’s simplicity and effectiveness. Episode highlights include: Background on the 9 Box Grid. The basis of the 9 Box Grid model - performance and potential How the 9 Box Grid model can be a...
2019-12-0930 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastNigel Adams - Author of Match Fit for TransformationNigel Adams is the author of Match Fit for Transformation – Realising the Potential of Everyday Heroes. He is also the co-founder and director of Hetton Advisory, a boutique advisory firm specialising in building operational excellence capability and the governance to support it. With significant experience as a passionate and innovative Chief Operating Officer, Nigel specialises in Service Operations Management and is known for driving performance and transformational change. After 15 years in consulting, Nigel has spent the last 14 years focused on Financial Services Operations. This has provided him with a level of depth and breadth of expe...
2019-12-0357 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastDavid Pich - Author of Leading WellDavid Pich is the Chief Executive of the Institute of Managers and Leaders and the author/curator of Leading Well – 7 Attributes of Very Successful Leaders. David has a strong and proven track record in the core skills of leadership that include setting strategy, defining culture and leading people. He has also worked with both the State and Federal Government on a series of significant funding projects. David feels truly at home in complex leadership roles, and in 2017 he authored the now bestselling book, Leadership Matters - 7 Skills of Very Successful Leaders. The book draws on hi...
2019-11-251h 04
Synergen Leadership PodcastPamela Jabbour - Total Image GroupPamela Jabbour is the founder and CEO of Total Image Group, a uniform designer and manufacturer for some of Australia’s leading brands including Dan Murphy’s, Ford Australia and Fantastic Furniture. Pamela started Total Image group in 2005 straight after finishing university. To get the business started, Pamela jumped on the phone and made 100 phone calls a day for 12 months before she won her first customer. Her business really took off when she was invited to quote for one of the largest retailers in Australia who at the time had 30,000 employees. Pamela won the job and...
2019-11-1841 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - Johari WindowJoin Julian in this Synergen Group Content Ecosystem episode, where he introduces you to the framework called the Johari Window. The Johari Window model is a simple and useful tool for illustrating and improving self-awareness, and mutual understanding between individuals within a group. The Johari Window model can also be used to assess and improve a group's relationship with other groups. Synergen Group uses the Johari Window concept in some of our leadership programs, and the feedback from the participants has been very powerful. Participants have seen it as a very practical way to start b...
2019-11-1120 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastGreg Smith - Author of Career ConversationsGreg Smith is the author of Career Conversations – How to Get the Best from Your Talent Pool Early in his career Greg realised our motivations and behaviours determine the way in which we work with others, the way we lead, and whether we reach our career potential. In 2006 he completed his Masters in Career Development and later assisted Edith Cowan University in delivery of that program. Over a long and varied leadership career he has benefited from several major transitions. This included leading large international, merchanting and trading businesses at chief executive level, followed by le...
2019-11-041h 11
Synergen Leadership PodcastDavid Sharrock - Sharrock Pitman LegalDavid Sharrock is the Managing Principal of Sharrock Pitman Legal, a thriving boutique Melbourne based commercial law practice where the credo is: ‘on your side’. David has over 40 years extensive business experience and provides business consulting to the owners and managers of small to medium enterprises. He also works with the executive and board members of not for profit organisations, advising on practical matters relevant to running their enterprises. A nationally accredited and experienced mediator and dispute resolution expert, David’s aim is to work with his clients on practical solutions to avoid the need for co...
2019-10-2856 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastGihan Perera - Author of Disruption by DesignGihan Perera is the author of Disruption by Design – Leading Change in a Fast Changing World. Gihan is a futurist, conference speaker, author and consultant who gives business leaders a glimpse into what's ahead - and how they can become fit for the future. Since 1997, he has worked with leading thought leaders, change agents, business leaders and entrepreneurs, helping them with their strategy for thriving in a fast-changing world. Forbes magazine rated him the #5 Social Media Influencer in the world (and #1 in Australia) in his area of expertise. Gihan has always ta...
2019-10-2159 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - Managing RiskExtend your view of what risk is. Managing risk from a safety perspective is important, however, we need to look beyond safety and explore areas such as customer risk, people risk and competitor risk. Episode highlights include: How we view risk A 4 Step framework for managing risk The risk of relying on one customer – a case study from Synergen Group How we can control risks and why we must always be thinking about risk Links Julian’s LinkedIn Profile Purchase Julian’s Book Email Julian
2019-10-1431 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulia Steel - Author of Buy InJulia Steel is the author of Buy-In – How to Lead Change, Build Commitment and Inspire People. Over the last two decades Julia has worked with leaders around the world to plan and execute strategy in their business. She knows that frameworks and PowerPoint are not enough to deliver results on their own. That success depends on the buy-in of people, their ability to deliver, and lead change. When organisations and people struggle to execute, it affects confidence at every level. Values like trust, passion, and integrity, are replaced with tension and frustration that ultimately deliver a...
2019-10-0748 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastShane Hatton - Author of Lead the RoomShane Hatton is the author of Lead The Room - Communicate a Message that Counts in Moments that Matter. Shane has spent more than a decade of his consulting and working in in-house marketing and communications gaining a deep appreciation of effective messaging that enables you to not only be heard but remembered. He spent seven years leading, speaking, coaching and mobilising volunteers in the not for profit sector where he was responsible for building and nurturing the health, growth and culture of a rapidly expanding membership. It's this experience at the intersection of people...
2019-09-3043 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastTroy McKinna - Author of Brand HustleTroy McKinna is the author of Brand Hustle – 4 Critical Foundations to Accelerate Brand Growth. Troy believes in the power of building brands because brands connect products and services with consumers. Brands strengthen P&Ls and drive growth. Brands attract the best talent and provide a beacon in the sea of choice. At his business, Agents of Spring, Troy builds brands by creating disruptive, consumer led products and services, by leveraging the creative problem solving framework. Troy helps organisations curiously seek out and creatively solve their customers most valuable problems. Problems, that once solved, cr...
2019-09-2352 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - Leadership EnablementIn many cases, organisations what higher levels of performance from their leaders, but they do not have the systems in place that support better performance. This is what makes leadership enablement so important. Episode highlights include: What is leadership enablement? Why leadership enablement so important and how it is practiced Who owns leadership enablement? A framework for exploring leadership enablement through both a people and process lens Links Julian's LinkedIn Profile Purchase Julian's Book Email Julian
2019-09-1628 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastTony Holmwood - Author of Best BehaviourTony Holmwood is the author of Best Behaviour – Empowering managers and HR leaders to coach and align employee behaviours to supercharge growth. Tony is the founder of Outperf4m Consulting who offer a unique approach to improving business profitability by partnering with HR or management teams. Tony is passionate about human behaviour and people development. He is a commercially focused chartered accountant with substantial business performance experience in large local and global organisations. He is also a qualified motivational, behavioural and emotional practitioner. He has gained a solid appreciation that people drive business and in the absence of...
2019-09-0947 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastSandra Hills - BenetasSandra Hills is the CEO of Benetas, a leading not-for-profit organisation with a mission to provide older Victorians, their families and carers with a full range of quality community-based services and residential homes and apartments. Sandra joined Benetas in 2009 with career experience in health, business management and public policy. Under Sandra's leadership, Benetas has diversified its services to meet new and future demand with a specific focus on innovation, research, workforce development and sustainable fiscal growth. Sandra has also held senior roles at the Brotherhood of St Laurence and Whitehorse City Council. Episode...
2019-09-021h 02
Synergen Leadership PodcastKieran Flanagan & Dan Gregory - authors of Forever SkillsKieran Flanagan and Dan Gregory are the joint founders of the Impossible Institute and the authors of Forever Skills – The 12 Skills to Futureproof Yourself, Your Team and Your Kids. The Impossible Institute is a strategic think-tank that is designed to help leaders, teams and organisations be people smart and make change positive. Together, Kieran and Dan are the strategic and creative team behind the most successful new product launch in Australian history and have applied their considerable experience to social change programs for the United Nations in Singapore, to category re-inventions and innovation initiatives for th...
2019-08-261h 16
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - Genius NetworkingNetworking is an essential component of successful leadership which many leaders struggle with. Join Julian as he introduces the concept of Genius Networking. Episode highlights include: What exactly is Genius Networking? The definitions of networking, including seven networking considerations The 3 Step process for genius networking and how it can be implemented How to follow through and network with purpose Links: Julian's LinkedIn Profile Purchase Julian's book - Give Back. Lead Forward
2019-08-1925 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastLynne Cazaly - Author of ishLynne Cazaly is the author of ish – The Problem with our Pursuit for Perfection and the Life-Changing Practice of Good Enough. Lynne is obsessed with helping leaders lead their teams through transformation and change. This is about business agility, about helping people apply their ideas and adapting to what happens when those ideas are put to practice. Leaders become more capable, boost engagement with their staff and make decisions quicker. Lynne has delivered keynotes, workshops and sessions for leaders globally including Europe, USA, Asia & NZ and is also the author of another 6 books in addition to...
2019-08-1243 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastAnna Feringa - Workplace Mental Health SpecialistAnna Feringa is a Workplace Mental Health Consultant, speaker, trainer and Mental Health Program Strategist. Untreated mental health conditions cost Australian employers $10.9 billion every year according to Beyond Blue. Recent research by Safe Work Australia found more time at work is lost to mental disorders than any other type of injury or illness. As a Workplace Mental Health specialist, Anna supports employers by helping them see that embracing Mental Health in the workplace can help prevent injury and drive a great culture. She helps Australian businesses to go from fearful and confused, to confident and...
2019-08-0559 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastShelley Flett - Author of The Dynamic LeaderShelley Flett is the author of The Dynamic Leader – Become the leader others are inspired to follow Shelley is a business and leadership trainer & coach who works with leaders to maximise efficiency and build high performance team cultures in organisations of any size. She has been doing this since 2015 after leaving a corporate career in customer service, operations and banking. During the conversation Julian explores Shelley’s book, The Dynamic Leader, in detail. Episode highlights include: Why Shelley decided to write The Dynamic Leader The spoken and unspoken problems leaders face The Leadership Ladder – a tool...
2019-07-291h 14
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - Stakeholder ManagementManaging all the stakeholders in leadership and business is a significant challenge that many leaders face. In this episode Julian introduces content that we use in our face to face leadership programs around stakeholder management. This is our seventh content episode for Season 2, and it is also the seventh content episode of our Synergen Curriculum Eco-system. Episode highlights include: What exactly is stakeholder management? The principles of stakeholder management, and how you can apply them in a practical sense The 5 Step process for engagement with practical exercises to help implement it Barriers to effective engagement, and s...
2019-07-2232 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastYu Dan Shi - Author of Come Alive Yu Dan Shi is the author of Come Alive – live a life with more meaning and joy. Yu Dan is known for helping professionals, executives and entrepreneurs find clarity in their life, career and business, so they can focus on what really matters and succeed with joy and meaning. In 2008, she was a senior executive with a young family and seemingly had it all. However, she felt stagnated and unhappy and she wanted to quit. She didn't quit, instead, she began a search for answers. Yu Dan did extensive research over th...
2019-07-151h 05
Synergen Leadership PodcastGabrielle Dolan - Author of Real CommunicationGabrielle Dolan is the author of Real Communication – How to be you and lead true. A highly sought-after keynote speaker, educator and author, Gabrielle has worked with thousands of high-profile leaders from around the world and helped countless of Australia’s top 50 ASX companies and multinationals to humanise their communications. She holds a master’s degree in management and leadership, an associate diploma in education and training and is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School of Executive Education in both the Art and Practice of Leadership Development and Women and Power: Leadership in a New Wo...
2019-07-0853 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastEvette Cordy - Author of Cultivating CuriosityEvette Cordy is the author of Cultivating Curiosity – How to unearth your most valuable problem to inspire growth. Evette is a human-centred designer who innovates and creates using a unique blend of curiosity and creativity anchored in the framework of Creative Problem Solving. As the Chief Investigator at Agents of Spring, she helps organisations curiously seek out and creatively solve their customers' most valuable problems. As a psychologist she has the expertise to get to the heart of human motivation, to create an optimal creative environment, and to both energise and synergise teams. Eve...
2019-07-0146 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastEp74 | Conflict ManagementOne of the biggest challenges all leaders face, is not having the frameworks and understanding to deal with conflict in the workplace. Some leaders are naturally comfortable with this and some are not. Episode highlights include: The differences between constructive conflict and destructive conflict. Why many leaders do not resolve conflict and what the consequences of that are. Bell & Harts Eight Causes of Conflict - diagnosing the root cause of conflict. The process to resolving conflict and principles around mediating conflict resolution. Links: Julian's LinkedIn Profile Purchase Julian's book - G...
2019-06-2431 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastWendy Born - Author of The Languages of LeadershipWendy Born is the author of The Languages of Leadership - How to use your words, actions and behaviours to influence your team, peers and boss. Wendy works with leaders and leadership teams to become more effective and productive by showing you how to remove all the ‘stuff’ that gets in your way. She can help you get cut through by effectively managing everyone you work with. She shows leaders how to become better by driving performance, increasing accountability, having higher quality conversations, building trusting relationships and working towards a clear common goal. Leaders who work w...
2019-06-1753 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJo Burston - CEO Inspiring Rare BirdsJo Burston is one of Australia’s most successful female entrepreneurs. She has launched six businesses - the standout being Job Capital which went from $0 to $40-million turnover in five years and has kept her on the list of Australia’s top 30 female entrepreneurs since 2013. Jo has worked in partnership with the Prime Minister and Cabinet and Office For Women as well as global brands such as Microsoft, Google, Ernst & Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Xero. Her most recent launch is www.startup.business which runs entrepreneurial Learning in Action programs for school-aged children both in curriculum and as...
2019-06-1047 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastAshleigh Alsadie - The PromoDonnaAshleigh Alsadie is the founder and CEO of The PromoDonna, a Melbourne based boutique agency which provides businesses with effective marketing communications programs aimed at generating new business opportunities and the acquisition of new clients. She is also the founder of Sales Sistas, a membership-based organisation and support network which enables women to implement effective sales and marketing strategies into their business. Sales Sistas also aims to develop the superstar sales persona to enable women to run the successful business that they’ve always dreamt of. Ashleigh has held senior leadership roles such as General Man...
2019-06-031h 07
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - Communication ModelOne of the biggest challenges all leaders face is making sure they are communicating effectively. It is one of the biggest complaints staff have - that their managers do not communicate effectively. It is also one of the biggest issues that our clients talk to us about. During the episode Julian introduces a straightforward process which looks at the process of communication. Episode highlights include: The importance of being clear on your outcome and what barriers might get in your way. Why we need to understand who we are delivering the message to and...
2019-05-2739 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastToby Hall - St Vincent's Health AustraliaToby Hall returns to The Synergen Leadership Podcast to share his thoughts and views on his leadership passion: Purpose. Toby is Group CEO of St Vincent’s Health Australia, the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider. They operate six public hospitals, nine private hospitals and 17 aged care facilities in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. St Vincent’s Health Australia employs over 20,000 staff and has revenue in excess of $2B. Prior to joining St Vincent's Health Australia, Toby was CEO of Mission Australia – Australia's largest national community welfare services organisation. Toby has...
2019-05-2059 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastTravis Jones - Results Based Training GymsTravis Jones is the founder and CEO of Results Based Training (RBT) Gyms, a business with over 20 locations around Australia and overseas. He is also the co-founder and CEO of Attain Digital, which is a digital marketing agency already having great success in delivering big results for their clients. He is also the founder of Think Tank, a business coaching firm specialising in working with small businesses to grow and dominate their industries. In addition to these roles, he is also the founder of “If Not Now, Then When” a not-for-profit charity foundation with a mission to estab...
2019-05-1345 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastDarrell Hardidge - Author of The 10 Commandments of Client AppreciationDarrell Hardidge is the author of The 10 Commandments of Client Appreciation. AS founder and CEO of Melbourne based business Saguity, Darrell is passionate about working with businesses who are committed to providing exceptional client service. Saguity enables companies to define their unique point of difference from an independent market perspective and help businesses to create a new standard of KPI’s that connect team engagement, customer loyalty and turn revenue into a one number focus that everyone in the company understands and is committed to. During the conversation Julian explores Darrell’s book in d...
2019-05-0657 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - Emotional Intelligence, Awareness of OthersJoin Julian as he introduces part 2 of a special content series on Emotional Intelligence – Awareness of Others. Emotional Intelligence is becoming more and more accepted as a critical component of effective leadership and management and in today’s episode Julian explores how we can work towards being more aware of others and the impact this can have on the way we lead. Episode highlights include: The links between behaviours, emotions, actions and outcomes The distinctions between social awareness and relationship management The value of recognising emotional cues Psychological safety and what it really means in p...
2019-04-2934 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastSandra Aloi - The Bureau of BusinessSandra Aloi is the founder and director of the Bureau of Business, a boutique PR, marketing, events & lifestyle agency. The Bureau of Business breathes new life into brands to create, refresh or re-position them, developing authentic brand stories and memorable visual languages to bring out their best. Sandra is a highly experienced professional with almost 20 years experience in protecting and enhancing the reputation of multinational organisations servicing markets in Australia, New Zealand, Asia Pacific and North American regions. She has worked for organisations such as Fairfax, BASF, Dow Chemicals and the EPA. As w...
2019-04-2244 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastMike Adams - Author of Seven Stories Every Salesperson Must TellMike Adams is the author of Seven Stories Every Salesperson Must Tell. AS founder and CEO of The Story Leader, Mike helps their clients grow revenue by systematically leveraging the most important human communication mechanism – Story. Having worked for organistions such as Nokia, Siemens, Motorola and Spotless Group, Mike’s significant global experience and leading of sales teams has put him into a unique position where he is qualified to talk about all things sales and leadership. During the conversation Julian explores Mikes book in detail from a leadership lens. Episode highl...
2019-04-151h 02
Synergen Leadership PodcastKaren Morley - Author of Lead Like A CoachDr Karen Morley is the author of Lead Like a Coach – How to get the most out of any team. As an expert in coaching, collaboration and connected leadership Karen’s work focuses on the areas of leadership identity, transition and transformation, leadership styles, inclusive leadership, gender equity and unconscious bias. She works at individual, team and organisational levels with her purpose being to reset leadership. Typically, she works with clients who are CEOs and executive teams, to develop organisational capability and work better together. She also works with individual executives, to increase leade...
2019-04-081h 04
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - Emotional Intelligence, Awareness of SelfJoin Julian as he introduces part 1 of a special content series on Emotional Intelligence – Awareness of Self. Emotional Intelligence is becoming more and more accepted as a critical component of effective leadership and management and in today’s episode Julian explores how we can work towards being more aware of ourselves and the impact this can have on others. Episode highlights include: ‘Trigger to Impact’ - how this process can lead us to better understand ourselves The distinction between self-awareness and self-management The value of exploring your emotional strengths and weaknesses 360 Degree reviews - a valuab...
2019-04-0135 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastMichelle Gibbings - Author of Career LeapMichelle Gibbings is the author of Career Leap – How to reinvent and liberate your career. As a recognised expert in organisational change and leadership, Michelle is passionate about working with leaders and teams to unlock high-impact choices so they accelerate meaningful progress, and are able to thrive in a complex, changing world. Her work and reputation extends globally as a keynote speaker, advisor, expert facilitator and executive mentor of choice for many leading edge global organisations. With more than twenty years’ senior executive experience across multiple industries, Michelle knows how to successfully navigate unce...
2019-03-2546 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastBryan Whitefield - Author of Winning ConversationsBryan Whitefield is the author of Winning Conversations – How to turn red tape into blue ribbon. With over 30 years of experience across engineering, financial services and management consulting Bryan has helped thousands of executives achieve their goals. His passion is for making the difficult and complex doable. He has authored books on decision making and influencing, and has featured in The Weekend Australian, News.com.au, CEO World Magazine, CMO Magazine, HR Director and myriad other publications, podcasts and radio interviews. He is best known for his workshop facilitation skills and his ability to...
2019-03-1848 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJeremy Nichols - Author of The Power of CultureJeremy Nichols is the author of The Power of Culture – How to transform your organisation through the one thing that is hard to overlook and difficult to shift. As the owner of the boutique consultancy Composure, Jeremy helps organisations to create cultures and develop their leaders to improve the growth and performance of their organisations, teams, and individuals. With over 25 years in the Management Consultant industry Jeremy has been a key advisor to many CEO’s, Boards, Executive Teams, Business Unit Leaders, and HR professionals. He has also led and managed 4 consultancies, all at d...
2019-03-1154 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - 5 Levels of Customer ValueCustomers are the lifeblood of any business and we should always be looking at how we can stack the value we are providing to them. During this content episode, Julian will explore each of the 5 levels of Customer Value: The product or service that you provide The experience your customers have when they engage with you The results your product or service delivers to them Becoming a trusted advisor Becoming a strategic partner Links: Julian's LinkedIn Profile Purchase Julian's Book, Give Back. Lead Forward
2019-03-0435 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastDonna McGeorge - Author of The 25 Minute MeetingDonna McGeorge is the author of The 25 Minute Meeting – Half the Time, Double the Impact As Speaker, Author and Mentor, Donna McGeorge helps organisations, executives and leaders adapt to the disruption of the traditional working model and embrace both the now of work and future of work anywhere, anytime. She empowers managers to create work environments, interactions and relationships that engage employees and make them want to show up, play nicely, and get the work done. Donna has worked with managers and leaders throughout Australia and Asia–Pacific for over 20 years. She delivers prac...
2019-02-2554 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJayne Ward - Australia PostJayne Ward is the Group Head of Performance, Remuneration & Payroll at Australia Post – an organisation which has over 35,000 employees. Jayne is passionate about making a difference by creating and implementing tailored strategies that work for the business by developing a values led culture, filled with high performing teams. In 2017 and 2018 Jayne achieved LinkedIn Power Profile status within the HR space, and has one of the most viewed profiles in Australia. She is also a Board Director, transformational change leader and corporate governance specialist with over 20 years of progressive and global experience and has ex...
2019-02-1841 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastScott Stein - Author of Leadership HacksScott Stein is the author of Leadership Hacks – Clever Shortcuts to Boost Your Impact and Results. Scott is a certified speaking professional, mentor, CEO and Director who works with leaders to help them implement fast track strategies to improve results. He has worked with thousands of leaders from CEOs and front-line managers to small business owners to identify ways to make a difference to the people they manage and the tasks they undertake. Scott also mentors senior leaders with practical strategies that allow them to get more results from themselves and their people and work wi...
2019-02-1153 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - Setting ExpectationsJoin Julian in a special content episode as he shares his ideas on the importance of setting expectations as a leader. This is our first content episode for Season 2, and it is also the first content episode that has been specifically designed to be a part of our Curriculum Ecosystem. Setting expectations is one of the most important things a leader can do to make sure they are getting the most from their teams and importantly, from themselves. During the episode Julian explores the concept of setting expectations from 3 perspectives - Self, Manager and Team. He also e...
2019-02-0434 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastEmma Bannister - Presentation StudioEmma Bannister is the founder and CEO of Presentation Studio, as well as the author of Visual Thinking – How to transform the way you think, communicate and influence with presentations. Emma thinks in pictures and stories. She is an expert at transforming the written word into visual masterpieces that matter more. As a highly sought-after creative, workshop facilitator and keynote speaker, she is passionate about presentations and presenting big and beautiful ideas. Emma leads a team of around 30, and by using their practical tools they have helped transform multi-million-dollar pitch presentations for companies su...
2019-01-2847 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJen Jackson - Author of How to Speak HumanJen Jackson is the author of How to Speak Human, A Practical Guide to Getting the Best From the Humans You Work With. Jen is also the Managing Director of Jaxzyn, a company who provide engagement consulting and communication design to pioneering corporate leaders who want to change the future of work. As Jen puts it, she spends her days chatting, caffeinating and strategising with co-conspirators (aka clients) from around the world. Making her way from farm to city, Jen champions humans of all stripes (and plaids). Jen has a unique ability to...
2019-01-2152 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastEp51 Jason Cunningham - The PracticeJason Cunningham is Director and Head of Business Advisory at The Practice, a holistic financial services firm providing a full suite of Business Advisory and Personal Wealth Advisory services across business consulting, accounting, tax, financial planning, mortgage broking, insurance, and superannuation. You may also know him as a member of Channel 10’s “The Living Room” and Triple M’s “Rush Hour”. Jason has a passion for helping business owners grow their business (and get their life back). As a Co-founder of The Practice, he believes 'It takes one to grow one' to grow a successful business, so...
2019-01-141h 00
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - ReflectionsSeason Finale 50 Episodes of a podcast is a great achievement, but more importantly, 50 episodes provide a lot of great conversations to learn from. Join Julian as he reflects on some of the key themes and messages he has learned from speaking with leaders and business authors throughout Season 1. Subscribe or follow the Synergen Leadership Podcast now so that you don’t miss our return for Season 2 in January 2019. Go To: Julian's LinkedIn Profile Don't miss Season 2 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast! Subscribe on iTun...
2018-12-1034 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - Customer ConnectionSpecial Content Edition with Julian Carle Focus on the customer in business is not a new concept, however where the focus lies has changed over the years. Join Julian as he takes you on the journey of the customer – from Customer Service, through to Customer Experience (or CX as it’s commonly referred to), and where he thinks focus on the customer is shifting to next. Julian also introduces some frameworks and diagnostic tools to enable you to have a look at what you are currently doing, and where you can improve and add value...
2018-12-0332 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastMichelle Sales - Author of The Power of Real ConfidenceIn episode 48 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Michelle Sales, author of The Power of Real Confidence. Michelle is a highly sought-after speaker, trainer, facilitator and coach who has helped thousands of senior leaders and their teams learn to show up as the best version of themselves, to build their confidence and influence with others, and to maximise their leadership and performance. In today’s episode, Julian and Michelle further explore some of the concepts from The Power of Real Confidence, including Michelle’s confidence model which shows you how to show up, stan...
2018-11-2643 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastAnthony Williams - Modus Leadership DevelopmentIn episode 47 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Anthony Williams, Founder and Director at Modus Leadership Development. Anthony is a Business Psychologist who has held senior leadership roles in management consulting firms. Specializing in Leadership Development and Sales Effectiveness, Anthony has over 10 years experience working with blue chip organisations across Asia Pacific and Europe. Having known each other for some years, Julian and Anthony chat candidly about different perspectives on leadership, and Anthony shares his thoughts around the distinction between sales leadership and general leadership. Anthony also shares some stories from his leadership j...
2018-11-1952 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJason T Smith – Author of Outside-In Downside-Up LeadershipIn episode 46 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Jason T Smith, author of Outside-in, Downside-up Leadership and Group Director of Back In Motion Health Group. Jason founded the Back In Motion Health Group from his garage in 1999. He now leads a team of more than 600 professionals in over 100 locations across Australia and New Zealand. In his chat with Julian, Jason talk more about his second book, Outside-in, Downside-up. In this book, Jason tells the story of how he turned the traditional vertical organisation structure on its head and implemented a whole new concept – a swee...
2018-11-121h 13
Synergen Leadership PodcastScott Eblin - Author of The Next LevelIn episode 44 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Scott Eblin, author of The Next Level. Scott is president of The Eblin Group, a leadership development firm committed to helping executives lead and live at their best. As a recognized expert on leadership, global speaker, best-selling author, and executive coach, Scott works with many of the world's best-known companies and organisations. Eblin is an honours graduate of Davidson College and holds a master's degree in public administration from Harvard University. He has a certificate in leadership coaching from Georgetown University and was a 10 year faculty member...
2018-10-291h 14
Synergen Leadership PodcastLainie Tayler - HR SquadIn episode 43 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Lainer Tayler, Managing Director of HR Squad. Lainie is the founding Director of HR Squad - a boutique firm focusing on supporting small businesses or intact teams with best practice and simple HR solutions. Lainie has over 20 years experience working in large global and local organisations specialising in leadership development, talent management and generalist human resources. She has worked with some Australia’s most influential organisations including North Mining, adidas, GE, Country Road, Telstra and Asciano. However Lainie’s real passion is unlocking the potential in all...
2018-10-2247 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastSue Barrett - Barrett ConsultingIn episode 42 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Sue Barrett, Managing Director of Barrett Consulting. Established in 1995, Barrett is a full service advisory, consulting and education firm who specialise in helping people and businesses sell better. In her chat with Julian, Sue talks frankly and openly about her philosophies and views on leadership, sales and business. Sue discusses her passion in educating people on ethical, human-centred selling and how she came to establish and grow her successful business. Go To: Sue's LinkedIn Profile Barrett Consulting Website
2018-10-1555 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - ResilienceSpecial Content Edition With Julian Carle Resilient people not only survive and bounce back after a setback, they come back stronger and wiser. People who are highly resilient are excellent at finding the silver lining in any situation, and they excel in finding the lesson each negative experience has taught them and applying it in their future endeavours. Resilience enables us to better deal with workplace demands, especially when those demands arise from a constantly changing environment, priorities and workload. Resilient people do more of the things that help maintain that responsiveness. There ar...
2018-10-0836 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastBianca Bowron-Cuthill - Intuit AustraliaIn episode 40 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Bianca Bowron-Cuthill, Head of Customer Success at Intuit Australia. Intuit is a business and financial software company that develops software for personal finance, small business, tax and accounting including QuickBooks. Founded in 1983, Intuit has over 9,000 employees in 20 locations across 9 countries. With revenue over $6.0 billion, Intuit is also featured on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work, People Magazine Companies That Care and Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity. Leading the Customer Success function at Intuit Australia, Bianca is an experienced leader in building a culture of inn...
2018-10-011h 02
Synergen Leadership PodcastLisa Stephenson - Author of Read Me FirstIn episode 39 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Lisa Stephenson, Author of Read Me First. Lisa is a global speaker, success coach, facilitator, MC, author and CEO of a global, Australian-based consulting firm. Lisa is a breath of fresh air, an authentic voice, and a powerful advocate for people to step up and go after what they (really) want in life and work. She’s about emotionally intelligent living and thriving in a time-poor, complex and challenging world. In this casual and honest interview, Lisa and Julian chat about her book, Re...
2018-09-241h 14
Synergen Leadership PodcastAnna-Lucia Mackay - Author of The Four MindsetsIn episode 38 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast Julian chats with Anna-Lucia Mackay. Anna-Lucia is Managing Director of HCM Global and a leading consultant, speaker and commentator on global management trends and practices. She has been widely recognised through numerous industry awards and was a finalist for the prestigious Telstra Business Women’s Awards. Anna-Lucia is also the bestselling author of The Four Mindsets – How to Influence, Motivate and Lead a High Performance Teams which is now sold in over 25 countries. Join Julian and Anna-Lucia as they further explore the key concepts of the Four Mindsets and ho...
2018-09-1747 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - MentoringSpecial Content Edition with Julian Carle Mentoring provides a way for both the mentor and mentee to accelerate their leadership learning. In this episode of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian introduces you to some of the topics from his book about mentoring called Give Back. Lead Forward. Covering areas such as building trust, giving feedback, resolving issues and the benefits networking brings, Julian shares his thoughts on why every leader should be a mentor and have a mentor. Go To: Julian's LinkedIn Profile Synergen Group Website
2018-09-1046 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastSally Foley-Lewis - Author of The Productive LeaderIn episode 36 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Sally Foley-Lewis, author of The Productive Leader. Sally is a Productivity and Leadership expert and has spent the last 20 years coaching, mentoring and developing people to be more productive through building their people and team skills and being more effective with their task management. Working with managers and leaders in Australia and overseas, Sally is obsessed with helping people get on with their work, and get along with their peers. During her chat with Julian, Sally shares some practical tips to identify...
2018-09-0350 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJohn Baini - TruePillarsIn episode 35 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with John Baini, CEO and Co-founder of TruePillars. When TruePillars was launched in 2016, its co-founders wanted to build something that was unique and had the chance to make a lasting, positive impact on the Australian financial landscape. TruePillars is now Australia's leading marketplace lending platform through which small and medium business borrowers can apply for loans and investors can bid on or purchase an investment in each loan they choose to select. John takes us through his career in financial services working in the UK, Europe...
2018-08-2745 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastMark Knowles - Olympic Hockey Gold MedallistIn episode 34 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Olympic Hockey Gold Medallist, Mark Knowles. Mark’s hockey career has seen him play around the globe and win prestigious awards, including 4 Olympic Games medals, 4 Commonwealth Games medals and 3 World Cups. As former captain of the Kookaburras, Mark has also had the honour of being the flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth games where he played and won his final match with the Kookaburras before retiring. Mark has built a reputation for himself as not only an exceptional hockey player and elite ath...
2018-08-2057 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - RelationshipsSpecial Content Edition with Julian Carle You need to build relationships with people so they get to know and trust you. Teams and organisations that lack trust quickly fall behind teams where people trust one another and trust their leaders. A good level of trust provides an environment for healthy risk-taking in relationships. The higher the level of trust, the more that people are willing to take career risks for their leader or for their organisation. Good working relationships give us several other benefits: our work is more enjoyable when we have good...
2018-08-1338 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastGus Seremetis - Cire ServicesIn episode 32 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Gus Seremetis, CEO of Cire Services. Cire Services is a community based not-for-profit organisation that provides nationally recognised education and training and offers a broad range of services; including accredited and non-accredited training, childcare services, services for older people and people with disabilities. Effective relationships and alliances and a strong connection to the community are at the core of Cire business. Gus has been in the position of CEO at Cire for over 3 years and shares with Julian her journey to this position, as well...
2018-08-0644 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastElaine Jobson - Jetts FitnessIn episode 31 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Elaine Jobson, CEO of Jetts Fitness. Elaine has worked in the health and fitness industry for over 20 years and has worked for some of the industry’s most well-known entrepreneurs including Mike Balfour, founder of Fitness First - which at the time was the fastest growing and largest chain of health clubs in the world. Elaine has travelled the world in various leadership roles, one of which included time in South Africa taking on the role of Chief Operating Officer for Virgin Active. During this rol...
2018-07-3057 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJaquie Scammell - Author of Creating a Customer Service MindsetIn episode 30 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Jaquie Scammell, customer service expert speaker and author of the book Creating a Customer Service Mindset. To transform the customer service culture in an organisation, to decrease complaints and increase compliments, Jaquie Scammell’s approach is simple and more human than introducing better processes and procedures. Jaquie teaches the frontline to care consistently about their customers by cultivating a service mindset supported with practical tools. Jaquie has worked with some of the largest global workforce in retail, banking and hospitality and has managed and advised wor...
2018-07-2351 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - 6 Emotional Leadership StylesSpecial Content Edition with Julian Carle Many studies have shown that the more styles a leader exhibits, the better. There are six basic styles of leadership; each makes use of the key components of emotional intelligence in different combinations. The best leaders don’t know just one style of leadership – they are skilled at several, and have the flexibility to switch between styles as the circumstances dictate. Many managers mistakenly assume that leadership style is a function of personality rather than strategic choice. Instead of choosing the one style that suits their temperament, they should ask w...
2018-07-1642 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastPhil M Jones Author of Exactly What to Say: The Magic Words for Influence and ImpactIn episode 28 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Phil M Jones, international business speaker and author of five international best-selling books. Phil entered the world of business at the tender age of 14. With nothing more than a bucket and sponge, he went from single-handedly washing cars at weekends to hiring a fleet of friends working on his behalf, resulting in him earning more than his teachers by the time he was 15. Soon after, at just 18, Phil was offered the role of Sales Manager at fashion retailer Debenhams – making him the youngest Sales Manager in the com...
2018-07-0946 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastDavid Pich - Institute of Managers and LeadersIn episode 27 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with David Pich, Chief Executive of the Institute of Managers and Leaders. The Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML) is a non-profit Membership organisation with more than 11,000 Members. For 76 years they have been supporting professionals on their leadership journey in keeping with their vision – “Creating better managers and leaders for a better society”. David chats with Julian about his journey through various leadership roles, and the experiences and people that have shaped him to become the leader he is today. David also discusses the histor...
2018-07-0255 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastChris Baker - Lean LeadershipIn episode 26 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Chris Baker, Managing Director of Kallista Consulting - a business dedicated to increase performance and productivity through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies and techniques. The practical application of Lean improvement tools is a passion for Chris and he has worked with many private and public sector organisations to help them achieve significant savings and productivity gains using these tools. Ask any group of managers for a list of great leadership characteristics and you get the textbook responses of ’empowerment’, ‘engagement’ and ‘communication’. Then ask the same group h...
2018-06-2556 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - Give Back Lead Forward, Chapter 1Special Content Edition with Julian Carle In Episode 25 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian introduces you to his book: Give Back. Lead Forward – Why every leader should be a mentor and have a mentor. Mentoring provides a way for both mentor and mentee to accelerate their leadership learning. Julian’s book covers building trust, giving feedback, resolving issues and the networking benefits mentoring brings. When you mentor a next-generation leader you are giving back and at the same time leading forward. With the rapid approach of artificial intelligence threatening to take so many jobs...
2018-06-1821 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastMichael Bunting - Mindfulness & Leadership AuthorSpecial Author Interview In episode 24 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Michael Bunting, Leadership & Mindfulness author and coach. With an outstanding track record in his field, Michael is renowned as a world-leading authority on mindful leadership. Michael has trained and coached thousands of leaders - from CEOs to front-line managers. Michael has written 3 bestselling books: Extraordinary Leadership, A Practical Guide to Mindful Meditation, and the international bestseller, The Mindful Leader. In his conversations with Julian, Michael delves into the heart of mindfulness and how practicing mindfulness daily can improve you...
2018-06-111h 23
Synergen Leadership PodcastAndrew Ford - Social StarIn episode 23 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Andrew Ford, CEO of Social Star. Based in Melbourne, Social Star is a digital marketing and personal branding management agency with a personal approach. Founded in 2013 by Andrew, a marketing expert & business coach who is also known as the "e-ttractionist", Social Star has grown into a national business supporting hundreds of new business founders achieve their dreams of working in an area they are passionate about. In this candid interview, Andrew and Julian chat about personal branding and how it can shape your career. Andrew s...
2018-06-0446 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastCameron Schwab - Design CEOIn episode 22 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Cameron Schwab, founder and CEO of Design CEO. Design CEO is focused on providing learning opportunities and experiences for senior people in business. Business often turns to the football codes when seeking to understand the key concepts of team, particularly, the role of leadership in terms of establishing a winning culture and executing a game plan. Built around the core principles of teaching mastery, the Design CEO programs seek to mirror the teaching expectations of elite sport and provides workshops and mentoring to support this. ...
2018-05-281h 08
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - 9 Relationship Groups, Part 2Special Content Edition with Julian Carle Establishing and maintaining business relationships is a key component of leadership. Effectively managing many relationships can sometimes be an overwhelming job which some leaders fail to do well. It won’t matter what title you hold, what experience you have or what education level you achieved, if you can't establish relationships with others you will never accomplish your work mission. Effective interpersonal work relationships are essential to job and career success and satisfaction. The cynic may say “It’s not about what you can do – it’s about who...
2018-05-2152 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - Relationship Groups, Part 1Special Content Edition with Julian Carle Establishing and maintaining business relationships is a key component of leadership. Effectively managing many relationships can sometimes be an overwhelming job which some leaders fail to do well. It won’t matter what title you hold, what experience you have or what education level you achieved, if you can't establish relationships with others you will never accomplish your work mission. Effective interpersonal work relationships are essential to job and career success and satisfaction. The cynic may say “It’s not about what you can do – it’s about who...
2018-05-141h 10
Synergen Leadership PodcastWendi Dawson - Victory OfficesIn episode 19 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Wendi Dawson, National Brand Manager at Victory Corporate Serviced Offices. Victory Offices is a leading provider of serviced, virtual and co-working office spaces. They currently have 11 locations on the Eastern seaboard of Australia and are rapidly expanding in Australia with plans to open sites overseas. With the motto ‘We mind your business', Victory Offices is focused on the customer, and the prestigious 6 star service they offer their clients. Wendi’s role as National Brand Manager is about fulfilling the Victory Office mission of ‘making clients happy...
2018-05-0737 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastDonna Jones - Transdev AustralasiaIn episode 18 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Donna Jones, Group Manager Talent & Diversity at Transdev Australasia. Transdev are a leading public transport company. They have over 5,700 employees who operate train, bus, coach, ferry and light rail services across Australia and New Zealand. With partners in local government, public authorities and private companies, Transdev deliver over 145 million passenger journeys every year on over 2,050 vehicles and vessels. In her chat with Julian, Donna shares some of the lessons she has learned in her various leadership roles, and how she views leadership as a position...
2018-04-3039 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastWarwick Sommer - AmpcontrolIn episode 17 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Warwick Sommer, Chief Operating Officer at Ampcontrol. Ampcontrol is a leader in electrical and electronic engineering across a range of industries, delivering integrated electrical, electronic and control solutions to improve safety and efficiency in mining, renewable, infrastructure and industrial applications. Warwick has an intriguing and unique journey through leadership which has seen him move from an engineering role, into a commercial legal role and now back into a more generalist management role of Chief Operating Officer at Ampcontrol who employ approximately 800 people and turnover in...
2018-04-2342 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - GROW Coaching ModelSpecial Content Edition with Julian Carle In our next content episode, Julian takes you through the successful GROW Coaching model. A critical success component in effective workplace relationships is the ability to behave in the role of ‘manager-coach’, rather than simply ‘manager’. Adopting coaching as a management style requires managers to help other people unlock their potential and enhance their own performance. It’s about supporting people to learn instead of telling them what the answers are. The mindset of the manager-coach is to create an environment that fosters learning, independent thinking and...
2018-04-1633 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastMark Peterson - Wettenhalls TransportIn episode 15 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Mark Peterson, General Manager of Fleet & Maintenance at Wettenhalls Transport. Wettenhalls is a family owned and operated business, which has been providing responsive, safe and innovative transportation solutions across Australia for over 90 years. Mark chats candidly with Julian about his current role, as well as previous roles which have contributed to his knowledge and understanding of leadership today. Together, they discuss topics such as understanding the commercial side of business from a leadership perspective, as well as how to successfully implement change in the workplace.
2018-04-0938 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastCris Massis - Australian Physiotherapy AssociationIn episode 14 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Cris Massis, CEO of the Australian Physiotherapy Association. The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is the peak body representing the interests of Australian physiotherapists and their patients. The organisation has almost 25,000 members and over 300 members in volunteer positions on committees or working parties. In this honest and frank interview, Cris talks about his personal leadership style and how he believes relationships and personality traits can lead to success, and how titles and reporting lines can have little to do with true leadership. Cris also...
2018-04-0241 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - LinkedIn for LeadersSpecial Content Edition with Julian Carle Coming to you by special request! In our third content episode, Julian Carle shares his 3 P Framework for LinkedIn for Leaders. Being a big fan and passionate user of LinkedIn himself, Julian couldn’t resist the request to deliver a podcast episode sharing how he uses LinkedIn, and what he believes are the essential do’s and don’ts on the professional social network. Whether you are new to LinkedIn, or a seasoned user, there is sure to be some handy tips and reminders in this epi...
2018-03-2646 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastToby Hall - St Vincent's Health AustraliaIn episode 12 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Toby Hall, Group CEO of St Vincent’s Health Australia. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been providing health care in Australia for 160 years, and today is the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider with an annual turnover of around 2.4 billion dollars, and approximately 24,000 employees. Toby is extremely honest and humble about his role as group CEO and the responsibilities that brings. He talks candidly about many aspects of leading such a large organisation including topics such as the financial responsibility, as well as...
2018-03-191h 00
Synergen Leadership PodcastRichard Amon - Disability Sport & RecreationIn episode 11 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Richard Amon, CEO of Disability Sport & Recreation. Disability Sport & Recreation are a charity whose mission is to provide and promote positive health outcomes for people with a disability, through participation in sport and recreation. Throughout his career, Richard has assisted others to achieve their potential through sport, recreation and training and has held several senior roles within the sporting and recreation arena. With great passion and conviction, Richard shares some of the learnings he has gained from these experiences, including both the successes...
2018-03-1255 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastBelinda Perisic - Coulter RoacheIn episode 10 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Belinda Perisic, General Manager of Coulter Roache Lawyers. Belinda shares some of her experiences of being a very young leader when she started out working in some of Australia’s larger organisations such as Woolworths and Fonterra. During her time at Coulter Roache, Belinda has moved from a senior HR role into the role of General Manager. She talks about the added responsibilities that come with that role, and what some of the techniques and behaviours are that she believes makes her team so successful....
2018-03-0551 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - John Kotter's 8 Steps of ChangeSpecial Content Edition with Julian Carle John P Kotter is one of the world’s most respected thinkers and educators in the field of leadership and change. In 2006, he published a book, Leading Change, which has become one of the foundation texts in organisational transformation thinking. Since then, transformation has become one of the most important aspects of organisational management, driven by the rapid pace of change that technology and opportunity have wrought. In this second content episode of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian takes us through Kotter's 8 Steps of Change model and shares some of...
2018-02-2637 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastAnthony Jones - Linx Cargo Care GroupIn episode 8 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Anthony Jones, Group CEO of Linx Cargo Care Group. Anthony takes the time to share his journey with us from starting out as an operator within the business through to his current position where he is responsible for over 3800 people. In this honest and insightful interview, Anthony shares some personal thoughts on his role, and how he balances such responsibility with his family life. He also discusses the industry’s biggest challenges and how he approaches this with his team. Go To...
2018-02-1951 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastLauren Staley - Infolio Property AdvisorsIn episode 7 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Lauren Staley, Managing Director of Infolio Property Advisors. In this insightful interview, Lauren shares some of her experiences leading her team and growing her business. She also shares the perspective of being a young leader and the challenges that brings with it. Lauren stresses the importance of understanding who you are as a leader, and of discerning who you listen to, and where you take your inspiration from. By doing this, Lauren has developed her own leadership methodologies which has seen her, and her business be...
2018-02-1233 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastMatt Tamplin - Waste Services GroupIn episode 6 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Matt Tamplin, CEO of Waste Services Group. Matt talks about his experiences in leading a team of around 1,300 people with a budget of 500 million, and then leading a team of 25 and the different challenges that can pose. Matt also shares a leadership model which he has liked and been able to take with him through his various leadership roles, and which he has used in both a formal and informal context. Go To: Wasteflex Website Matt's LinkedIn P...
2018-02-0559 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastJulian Carle - 11 Essential Components of a High Performance CultureSpecial Content Edition with Julian Carle The ability to establish a high performance culture in their team is one of the most important skills a leader can have. Effective leaders understand how the culture of a team directly influences the performance of a team. The term “high performance” gets thrown around a lot. But what is it really? Well it is not one simple thing but rather a number of components you put together and embed into your team. Regardless of size, an integral part of developing the team culture is your commitment as a lead...
2018-01-2940 min
Synergen Leadership PodcastColin Wilson - Key Business AdvisorsIn episode 4 of the Synergen Leadership Podcast, Julian speaks with Colin Wilson, Managing Director and Founder of Key Business Advisors. In an open and frank interview, Colin takes us through his leadership journey, and talks about some of the challenging times he has had with his business, particularly when key people left, and how he responded to that as a leader. Believing that his team are a key to the businesses' success, Colin's passion for being a leader really shines through during the interview. Go to: Key Business Advisors...
2018-01-2258 min